Watusi Family

1988

James Lesesne Wells

Associated Names
James Lesesne Wells

Artist, American, 1902 - 1993

The image depicts two adults and a child in an abstract style. The adult to the left is standing, wearing a long garment with a vertical pattern and a necklace. The other adult, seated to the right, holds the child in their arms; both wear long, flowing attire. The facial features of the figures are not detailed, and the hair is indicated by simple lines and shapes. The figures are surrounded by an arched structure, and a large sun or halo pattern radiates behind them. The background includes abstract architectural elements against a contrasting orange and dark color palette.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color woodcut on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ruth and Jacob Kainen Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 45.1 x 32.7 cm (17 3/4 x 12 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 61 x 48.9 cm (24 x 19 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.87.10


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Ruth and Jacob Kainen, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 1994.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite: Watusi Family 15/40 James L. Wells '88

Wikidata ID

Q75126001

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