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James Van Der Zee
Photographer, Visual Artist
1886 – 1983
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Who was James Van Der Zee?
James Van Der Zee was an African-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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- Born
- Jun 29, 1886
Lenox - Also known as
- James VanDerZee
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Lived in
- New York City
- Died
- May 15, 1983
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on July 23, 2013
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