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 —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 4, 2021
1. James Lesesne Wells Residence Marker
Inscription.
James Lesesne Wells Residence. 1333 R Street, NW. 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.
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.
Location. 38° 54.764′ N, 77° 1.863′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Logan Circle. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
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 142 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
