Wells Gallery is proud to present EB Lewis’ original watercolors and sketches from the collection at Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Museum illustrating the account of Joe Bailey’s self-emancipation to Canada guided by Harriet Tubman.
(Scroll down to view the works)
E.B. Lewis is the only living artist to have a museum dedicated solely to his works. In addition to the pieces at The Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Museum (NFURHM), Lewis is currently working with The Smithsonian on a commission for their new exhibit at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, opening in 2022.

To learn more about the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Museum, click below:
The NFURHM and E.B. Lewis have just released these original artworks for purchase exclusively through Wells Gallery. Each pencil sketch and watercolor painting measures 16”H x 9”W. These works illustrate the account of an enslaved man, Joe Bailey, escaping to Canada aided by Harriet Tubman as told in the biography ‘Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman’ by Sarah Bradford (1869).
Click below to watch a short video of this account:
This collection of works is part of the NFURHM’s permanent digital collection. It is shared daily with visitors in video format. To watch the video click below.
(Skip to 4:07 for the Joe Bailey section) :
To read the full account as told by Harriet Tubman, please click below:
THE COLLECTION
EB Lewis
The Last Time
pencil sketch and watercolor
each measuring 16x9" unframed
EB Lewis
Moses
pencil sketch and watercolor
each measuring 16x9" unframed
EB Lewis
Egypt to Canaan
pencil sketch and watercolor
each measuring 16x9" unframed
EB Lewis
Wanted
pencil sketch and watercolor
each measuring 16x9" unframed
EB Lewis
Crossing the Line
pencil sketch and watercolor
each measuring 16x9" unframed
EB Lewis
Glory to God
pencil sketch and watercolor
each measuring 16x9" unframed
This is a truly historic collection of works. Please contact Wells Gallery for more information and for the opportunity to add these important pieces to your personal collection.
EB Lewis with these works at The Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Museum
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