“The people are the only legitimate fountain of power.” – James Madison, The Federalist Papers, 1788. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man.

Jesus Rafael Soto, "The people are the only legitimate fountain of power."--James Madison, The Federalist Papers, 1788. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man., 1975, chromed and cut steel on fiberboard, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.275
Copied Jesus Rafael Soto, "The people are the only legitimate fountain of power."--James Madison, The Federalist Papers, 1788. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man., 1975, chromed and cut steel on fiberboard, 57 1⁄2 x 19 1⁄2 x 19 1⁄2 in. (146.0 x 49.5 x 49.5 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.275

Artwork Details

Title
“The people are the only legitimate fountain of power.” – James Madison, The Federalist Papers, 1788. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man.
Artist
Date
1975
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
57 1⁄2 x 19 1⁄2 x 19 1⁄2 in. (146.0 x 49.5 x 49.5 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Container Corporation of America
Mediums
Mediums Description
chromed and cut steel on fiberboard
Classifications
Subjects
  • Abstract — geometric
Object Number
1984.124.275