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James Lesesne Wells

James Lesesne Wells (1902–1993) was an American painter, graphic artist and teacher.

Also recorded as James L. Wells.

James Lesesne Wells in brief

Born
1902
Died
1993
Known for
painter, graphic artist, teacher, printmaker, lithographer, etcher, illustrator and designer
Place of birth
Atlanta
Contents

Overview

Born at Atlanta in 1902, died at Washington, D.C. in 1993.

In detail

James Lesesne Wells studied at Columbia University. the recorded working language is English.

Work by James Lesesne Wells is recorded in the collections of Philadelphia Museum of Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Phillips Collection, Museum of Modern Art and Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Sources

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    “James Lesesne Wells”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q21994092: James Lesesne Wells

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