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.

Media - 1984.124.92 - SAAM-1984.124.92_1 - 84027
Copied 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
Keywords
  • Abstract
Object Number
1984.124.92