Y.’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Boston City Hall Competition Model
Y.C. Wong (American, born China, 1921–2000) T.C. Chang (American, born China, 1931) Gertrude Kerbis (American, 1926–2016) Sam C. Sit (American, 1918–1986) Otto Stark (American, born 1928)

Egypt
R. M. Junghaendel (German, active 19th century) and C. G. Rawlinson (German, 19th Century) published by Cosmos Art Publishing Company (German, 19th century)

Two Border Fragments
Spain

Miniature Pyxis (Container for Personal Objects)
Greek; probably Campania, Italy

Artist's Studio
Wucius Wong Chinese, born 1936

Searching for Mountains No. 2
Wucius Wong Chinese, born 1936

Teacup, Coffee Cup, and Saucer
Worcester Porcelain Factory (Warmstry House Period, 1751–1783) Worcester, England, founded 1751

"A" and the Carpenter I
Sam Gilliam American, 1933-2022

Snow Mountain
Wucius Wong Chinese, born 1936

A Group of Houses and Figures
Lyonel Feininger American, 1871–1956

Industry
Charles Sheeler American, 1883–1965

Fragment (Border)
Paracas Necropolis Peru, south coast, Paracas Peninsula

Sweet Oblivion
Martin Wong American, 1946–1999

Heart of Darkness
Sean Scully American, born Ireland, 1945

Self-Portrait
Wucius Wong Chinese, born 1936

Landscape No. 8
Wucius Wong Chinese, born 1936

Borders
Italy, Burano, Burano School of Lace

Girandoles
Isaac F. Baker (American, active mid-19th century) Made by Cornelius and Company (American, 1839–1851) Philadelphia

Fragment
Egypt

Covered Bowl and Stand
Chantilly Factory France, 1730-92