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What are the main themes of Della Wells’s artworks?
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American artist Della Wells has been known since the 1990s for her bright and dreamlike pastel artworks. She draws on themes of feminism and the experience of African American women in America throughout history. Folklore and personal spirituality are important tools for Wells, as evidenced in the dreamlike nature of her work. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of authentic Della Wells pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers.
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Romantic Pastel Jester Clown Figure Nature Expressionism Female Artist Signed
By Della Wells
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Everybody Kisses a Fool Sometime" is a pastel signed by Della Wells. It depicts a black woman kissing a figure wearing a white mask and a comedia del'arte costume also known as the ...
Category
1990s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel, Paper
Eyes Sees America
By Della Wells
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Eyes Sees America" is an original pastel drawing by Della Wells. The artist signed and dated the piece in the lower right. This work depicts a black woman in a blue dress sitting ne...
Category
1990s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel, Paper
"America's Nightmares, " Original Pastel Drawing signed by Della Wells
By Della Wells
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"America's Nightmares" is an original pastel drawing on paper by Della Wells. The artist signed the piece in the lower right. The work depicts three African American figures...
Category
1990s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel, Paper
"America, How Does Your Garden Grow?" Pastel signed by Della Wells
By Della Wells
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"America, How Does Your Garden Grow?' is an original pastel by Della Wells. It pictures a blond girl holding a black doll in a verdant garden-like setting with leaves and apples and ...
Category
1990s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel, Paper
"Melon Scope, " Original Pastel Drawing signed by Della Wells
By Della Wells
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Melon Scope" is an original pastel drawing on paper by Della Wells. The artist signed the piece in the lower right. This work depicts a black woman carrying a large slice of watermelon, which stands for a stereotype of African Americans. Two serpent-like large leaves flank her, each with a single eye, which signify, according to the artist the all-seeing eye of God...
Category
1990s Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel
"Green Rhythms, Melon Dreams" Pastel on paper signed
By Della Wells
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Green Rhythms, Melon Dreams" is an original pastel drawing on paper by Della Wells. The artist signed the piece in the lower right. This work features an alligator with what appears...
Category
1990s Surrealist Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel, Paper
