“What man’s mind can create, man’s character can control.” – Thomas Alva Edison, 1847 – 1931. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man.

Ben Sakoguchi, "What man's mind can create, man's character can control."--Thomas Alva Edison, 1847-1931. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man., 1965, intaglio on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.255
Copied Ben Sakoguchi, "What man's mind can create, man's character can control."--Thomas Alva Edison, 1847-1931. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man., 1965, intaglio on paper, plate: 35 5⁄8 x 23 7⁄8 in. (90.5 x 60.5 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.255

Artwork Details

Title
“What man’s mind can create, man’s character can control.” – Thomas Alva Edison, 1847 – 1931. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man.
Artist
Date
1965
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
plate: 35 5⁄8 x 23 7⁄8 in. (90.5 x 60.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Container Corporation of America
Mediums Description
intaglio on paper
Classifications
Keywords
  • Figure — fragment — hand
  • State of being — phenomenon — dream
  • Landscape — imaginary
  • Figure — child — bust
  • Allegory — quality — temperance
  • Object — other — light bulb
Object Number
1984.124.255
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1984.124.255