He who obtains has little. He who scatters has much.” – Lao-Tzu, 6th century Chinese moralist and mystic on Generosity. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man.

Wing Gig Fong, "He who obtains has little. He who scatters has much."--Lao-Tzu, 6th century Chinese moralist and mystic on Generosity. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man., 1958, gouache on paper mounted on paperboard, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.92
Wing Gig Fong, "He who obtains has little. He who scatters has much."--Lao-Tzu, 6th century Chinese moralist and mystic on Generosity. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man., 1958, gouache on paper mounted on paperboard, image: 11 348 34 in. (29.822.1 cm) sheet: 2014 78 in. (50.837.9 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.92

Artwork Details

Title
He who obtains has little. He who scatters has much.” – Lao-Tzu, 6th century Chinese moralist and mystic on Generosity. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man.
Date
1958
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
image: 11 348 34 in. (29.822.1 cm) sheet: 2014 78 in. (50.837.9 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Container Corporation of America
Mediums
Mediums Description
gouache on paper mounted on paperboard
Classifications
Subjects
  • Abstract
Object Number
1984.124.92

Works by this artist (2 items)

Wing Gig Fong, "He who obtains has little. He who scatters has much."--Lao-Tzu, 6th century Chinese moralist and mystic on Generosity. From the series Great Ideas of Western Man., 1958, gouache on paper mounted on paperboard, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.92
He who obtains has little. He who scatters has much.” – Lao…
Date1958
gouache on paper mounted on paperboard
Not on view
Wing Gig Fong, "He who obtains has little. He who scatters has much."--Lao-Tzu, 6th century B.C. Chinese moralist and mystic, on Generosity. From the series Great Ideas., 1958, screenprint on paperboard mounted on board, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Container Corporation of America, 1984.124.91
He who obtains has little. He who scatters has much.” – Lao…
Date1958
screenprint on paperboard mounted on board
Not on view

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