Untitled
Object Details
- Artist
- James Lesesne Wells
- Date
- mid 20th Century
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- Frame: 22 3/16 × 26 1/4 × 1 5/16 in. (56.4 × 66.6 × 3.4 cm)
- Cite As
- Gift from the Trustees of the Corcoran Gallery of Art (Dr. Charles Warfield and Mrs. Savanna Clark)
- Caption
- Artist James Lesesne Wells taught art at Howard University for nearly forty years, his career spanning the Great Depression, World War II, and the civil rights movement. Best known for his paintings and innovative prints, Wells’s work often focused on the experiences of African Americans and workers of all ethnic identities. In this small village scene, Wells depicts three women walking down a dirt road towards a row of houses. Like his prints, this work features strong lines and bold geometric shapes. Notice the roughly rectangular road, lawns, and waterway, as well as the bold delineation of the structures and trees in the distance. Two boats with red sails hint at the town’s reliance on fishing or trade, suggesting a narrative for the women’s travels.
- Accession Number
- 2019.1.5
- Type
- painting
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- Anacostia Community Museum Collection
- Data Source
- Anacostia Community Museum
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Record ID
- acm_2019.1.5
