Workers of the World Unite

© Estate of James Lesesne Wells. Photograph and digital image © Delaware Art Museum. Not for re…
© Estate of James Lesesne Wells
Workers of the World Unite
© Estate of James Lesesne Wells. Photograph and digital image © Delaware Art Museum. Not for reproduction or publication.

Workers of the World Unite

Datec. 1930-1950
Artist James Lesesne Wells American artist, 1902–1993
MediumWatercolor on paper
Dimensions20 × 14 in. (50.8 × 35.6 cm)
Credit LineAcquisition Fund, 2025
Object number2025-11
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsDRAWING
Label TextIn a drawing that reflects the artist's own politics, Wells pictured a man serving drinks at a crowded rally for the Communist Party. The artist included the party's motto—"Workers of the World Unite!"—on banners in the background.
© Estate of James Lesesne Wells. Photograph and digital image © Delaware Art Museum. Not for re…
James Lesesne Wells
c. 1930
© Estate of James Lesesne Wells. Photograph and digital image © Delaware Art Museum. Not for re…
James Lesesne Wells
c. 1930
© Estate of James Lesesne Wells. Photograph and digital image © Delaware Art Museum. Not for re…
James Lesesne Wells
c. 1930
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James Lesesne Wells
c. 1930
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James Lesesne Wells
c. 1930
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c. 1929
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