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James Van Der Zee

James Van Der Zee

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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Based in
New York, NY, USA
Country
American
Born
1886 – 1983
Type
Individual

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James Van Der Zee is based in New York, NY, USA.