James Wells, Angola, Louisiana

April 22, 2001

Deborah Luster

Associated Names
Deborah Luster

Artist, American, born 1951

The image shows a man from the waist up, positioned with his body turned slightly to one side while facing the camera. He has an intense facial expression, with his eyes focused and eyebrows slightly furrowed. His hair is styled in short braids. He is wearing a t-shirt with the words "ANGOLA BOXING" printed on it, and there is a large championship belt around his waist featuring an eagle design with an inscription that reads "CHAMPION." The man has his fists raised in a defensive boxing stance. The background is plain and dark.
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Provenance

Julia J. Norrell, Washington, DC; gift to NGA, 2014.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, by unknown hand, incised upper right: 12; center: L.S.P. / Angola, Louisiana / James Wells / d.o.c. # 331625 / d.o.b. 8.8.75 / p.o.b. New Orleans / entered LSP. 1994 / work. Tier Walker / Main Prison / Department of Corrections / Boxing Extravaganza / Light-Middleweight / Crown- 2001 / photo. 4.22.01; bottom right: ca/p

Wikidata ID

Q64146427

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