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.
"Daydreams" Gelatin Silver Print, Circa 1926, Printed Later
By James Van Der Zee
Located in Astoria, NY
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. ...
Silver Gelatin
$4,500
H 16 in W 24 in
"Marilyn Monroe, 1962" Photography 16 x 24 in Edition 57/75 by Lawrence Schiller
By Lawrence Schiller
Located in Culver City, CA
"Marilyn Monroe, 1962" Photography 16 x 24 in Edition 57/75 by Lawrence Schiller Silver Gelatin print Edition 57/75 Signed and numbered by the artist Printed later On Wednesday, May 23, 1962, Marilyn Monroe stepped onto the set of Something’s Got to Give to film what would become one of the most iconic and talked-about moments of her career: the now-legendary nude swimming pool scene. This extraordinary day—captured in a series of rare photographs by renowned photographer Lawrence Schiller—has since become a cornerstone of Hollywood history. Key moments that make this session truly historic: A Bold Cinematic First: Monroe spent nearly four hours in the pool on the 20th Century Fox lot, filming a sequence in which her character, Ellen Arden, appears to swim nude...
Silver Gelatin
Gravestone Detail
By Ansel Adams
Located in Pacific Grove, CA
This silver gelatin print is initialed "AA" in felt-tip ink either by the artist or an unknown hand on the front of the mount. This print comes from the collection of the artist's da...
Silver Gelatin
$375
H 20 in W 24 in
John Minihan 'Yves Saint Laurent' Archival Photograph by Getty, 20x24
By John Minihan
Located in San Rafael, CA
By photographer John Minihan, Yves Saint Laurent, French designer with two fashion models, Betty Catroux (left) and Loulou de la Falaise, outside his 'Riv...
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
$950
H 8.75 in W 9.93 in D 0.01 in
The Beatles, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 22, 2 x 25, 2 cm
By Michael Ochs
Located in Cologne, DE
The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. With a line-up comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, they are regarded as the mo...
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
$1,200
H 7.07 in W 5 in D 0.01 in
Brigitte Bardot by Robert Cohen for AGIP, Silver Gelatin B and W Photography
By Robert Cohen
Located in Atlanta, GA
An original silver gelatin black and white photograph by Robert Cohen for AGIP. Brigitte Bardot in 1967. Features: Original silver gelatin print photograph unframed. Press photograph...
Silver Gelatin
$4,000
H 16 in W 24 in
"Marilyn Monroe and Paula Strasberg" 16 x 24 in Ed. 57/75 by Lawrence Schiller
By Lawrence Schiller
Located in Culver City, CA
"Marilyn Monroe and Paula Strasberg" 16 x 24 in Ed. 57/75 by Lawrence Schiller Silver Gelatin print Edition 57/75 Signed and numbered by the artist Printed later Marilyn Monroe and...
Silver Gelatin
$1,425
H 11.42 in W 8.82 in D 0.01 in
Ecuador, Indigenous, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 29 x 22, 4 cm
By Hanna Seidel
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
$534
H 8.43 in W 6.82 in D 0.01 in
Ecuador, Woman, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 21, 4 x 17, 3 cm
By Hanna Seidel
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
$1,306
H 7.96 in W 6.26 in D 0.01 in
The Beatles, Black and White Photography, Studio Shoot of 1976, 20, 2 x 15, 9 cm
By Martin Weaver
Located in Cologne, DE
The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. With a line-up comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, they are regarded as the mo...
Silver Gelatin
Sign 81
By Nenad Samuilo Amodaj
Located in Hudson, NY
The Robin Rice Gallery proudly announces SUMMERTIME Salon 2018, an annual photography exhibit featuring gallery artists as well as a few newcomers. This year’s opening reception will...
Silver Gelatin
Hoop and Ball
By Nenad Samuilo Amodaj
Located in Hudson, NY
The Robin Rice Gallery proudly announces SUMMERTIME Salon 2018, an annual photography exhibit featuring gallery artists as well as a few newcomers. This year’s opening reception will...
Silver Gelatin
Liza Minelli with Gene Kelly
By Adam Scull
Located in Cologne, DE
Liza May Minnelli (born March 12, 1946) is an American actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer. Known for her commanding stage presence and powerful alto singing voice, Minnelli i...
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
Garveyite Family, Harlem, 1924 by James Van Der Zee
By James Van Der Zee
Located in New york, NY
Garveyite Family, Harlem, 1924 by James Van Der Zee, is a toned gelatin silver print mounted on board. It is signed recto (front), titled, and annota...
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper
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H 15 in W 12.5 in
Atlantic City, New Jersey, African American Portrait Photography at the Beach
By James Van Der Zee
Located in New york, NY
This is a limited edition black and white photograph by one of the most important Harlem Renaissance photographers back in the day. It is a family portrait of city dwellers enjoying a day at the beach in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Atlantic City, 1930 by James Van Der Zee...
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper
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H 15 in W 12.5 in
Dancer, Harlem, 1925, by James Van Der Zee, toned gelatin silver print
By James Van Der Zee
Located in New york, NY
Dancer, Harlem, USA, 1925, by James Van Der Zee, is a toned gelatin silver print mounted on board. It is signed recto (front), titled, and annotated ...
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper
Dancer, Harlem, USA, toned gelatin silver print
By James Van Der Zee
Located in New york, NY
6 5/8 x 4 3/4 inch image size 15 x 12 1/2" dry-mount size Annotated in pencil below image on dry-mount: 62/75 signed From the Portfolio Eighteen Photographs Published by Gr...
Photographic Film, Silver Gelatin