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James Van Der Zee

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African American photographer (1886-1983)

United StatesArtistsLived 1886 to 1983 · aged 96
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James Augustus Van Der Zee was an American photographer best known for his portraits of black New Yorkers. He was a leading figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Aside from the artistic merits of his work, Van Der Zee produced the most comprehensive documentation of the period.

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Wedding Day, Harlem, 1926, printed 1974, Gelatin silver print. Clark Art Institute, WilliamstownWedding Day, Harlem, 1926, printed 1974, Gelatin silver print. Clark Art Institute, WilliamstownSelf-portrait, 1918Self-portrait, 1918"Evening Attire", 1922, by Van Der Zee, in the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum"Evening Attire", 1922, by Van Der Zee, in the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum

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James Augustus Van Der Zee was an American photographer best known for his portraits of black New Yorkers. He was a leading figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Aside from the artistic merits of his work, Van Der Zee produced the most comprehensive documentation of the period. Among his most famous subjects during this time were Marcus Garvey, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson and Countee Cullen.

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United States
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Artist
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deceased
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Lived 1886 to 1983 · aged 96
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