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James Van Der Zee Art

American, 1886-1983

James Van Der Zee was born on June 29, 1886, in Massachusetts. He was an African-American photographer best known for his portraits of black New Yorkers. He was a leading figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Van Der Zee opened his photography studio in Harlem on 135th Street in 1918, chronicling the arts and music scenes and everyday life. Quickly Van Der Zee became the most successful portraitist in Harlem and continued to capture the lives of black New Yorkers for decades. James Van Der Zee died on May 15, 1983, in Washington, D.C.

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Artist: James Van Der Zee
"Daydreams" Gelatin Silver Print, Circa 1926, Printed Later
"Daydreams" Gelatin Silver Print, Circa 1926, Printed Later

"Daydreams" Gelatin Silver Print, Circa 1926, Printed Later

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James van der Zee (American, 1886-1983), "Daydreams", Gelatin Silver Print, circa 1926, printed later, ebonized wood frame. Image: 9.25" H x 5.5" W; frame: 18" H x 15" W x 1.25" D. ...

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