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Labor is Great Producer of Wealth by Herman T. Schladermundt
Photo CreditCarol M. Highsmith Photography
Labor is Great Producer of Wealth
Photo CreditCarol M. Highsmith Photography

Labor is Great Producer of Wealth

Artist
Year1918
Classification painting
Medium oil on canvas
Dimensions4 1/2' x 8'9"
Credits Fine Arts Collection
U.S. General Services Administration
Location
  • Located on the SW corner, Stout Street Corridor of 18th Street entrance.  Depicts a cherub with a tool (a hammer or an axe) holding up a bright lamp to a reclining woman. There is a box of jewels nearby. Thus, it is displayed that work is involved in obtaining financial and spiritual rewards.