Logan Circle in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

James Lesesne Wells Residence

1333 R Street, NW

— African American Heritage Trail, Washington DC —

James Lesesne Wells Residence Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 4, 2021

1. James Lesesne Wells Residence Marker

Inscription. James Lesesne Wells (1902-1993) was an influential artist known for his innovative Linocuts, Wood Engravins, and Color Aquatints. He was active in the Harlem Renaissance before moving to Washington in 1929, and to this house soon after. Wells was a professor at Howard University for almost 40 years and worked with the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. His work, which has been exhibited around the globe, is in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian, the Phillips Collection, and other major institutions.

Erected by Cultural Tourism DC.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Education. In addition, it is included in the African American Heritage Trail, and the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.

Location. 38° 54.764′ N, 77° 1.863′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Logan Circle. It is on R Street Northwest just east of 14th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1335 R St NW, Washington DC 20009, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in the Tidewater,

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker: Piscataway & Nacotchtank (within shouting distance of this marker); Paying Attention (within shouting distance of this marker); Alain Locke Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Zalmon Richards House (about 500 feet away); Dominican Mural: "Quisqueya Comes With Me" / Dominican Mural: "Quisqueya Viene Conmigo" (about 500 feet away); Logan Circle Cistern and BayScape (about 500 feet away); The Hawarden (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

The James Lesesne Wells Residence image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 4, 2021

2. The James Lesesne Wells Residence

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 394 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.