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James Van Der Zee

James Van Der Zee
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James Augustus Van Der Zee (June 29, 1886 – May 15, 1983) 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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Photographers Who Created Important Historical Records
Photographers Who Created Important Historical Records
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These photographers left bodies of work you can read as evidence, from a labor investigation to a neighborhood studio or newspaper archive. Start with the project or photograph described in each...
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