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
World Cup Victory (1966) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
World Cup Victory (1966) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images Archive) England captain Bobby Moore (1941 - 1993) holds up the Jules Rimet trophy as he ...
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
$1,450
H 14 in W 11 in D 0.1 in
Man in Rain West 88th Street, NYC - New York, City Scene, Silhouette, Cars, Road
By Ruth Orkin
Located in Denton, TX
14 x 11 in. Open Edition Blind stamp on print margin. Signed by Estate, titled, dated and copyright date in pencil on artist stamp. Ruth Orkin (1921 - 1985) was an American photojo...
Silver Gelatin
Happy Marilyn (1956) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Happy Marilyn (1956) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images) American film star Marilyn Monroe (1926 - 1962) outside her home at Englefield Green. A...
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
Lumberjack (1939) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized
Located in London, GB
Lumberjack (1939) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by Dorothea Lange/Alamy) An unemployed lumberjack with his wife in a migrant workers camp for the bean harvest, Marion County, Oregon, circa 1939. Additional Information: Unframed Paper Size: 30x40'' Printed Later Silver Gelatin Fibre Print NOTE OTHER SIZES OF THIS IMAGE AVAILABLE 10 x 12'' 12 x 16'' 16 x 20'' 20 x 24'' 20 x 30'' 30 x 40'' FRAMING AVAILABLE ON REQUEST ACTORS ON SET, Bette Davis, Ladies Fashion, LEADING LADIES, Black and White, Photography, BnW, Vintage, Retro, Classic, Wood Cutter...
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
Sophia Loren - Oversize Silver Gelatin Print
Located in London, GB
Sophia Loren - Oversize Silver Gelatin Print Absolutely Exquisite HUGE 40 x 40" inches / 101 x 101 cm paper size silver gelatin print. Unframed. Produced on authentic silver gelat...
Silver Gelatin
'Doris Day Applies Lipstick' (Silver Gelatin Print)
Located in London, GB
'Doris Day Applies Lipstick' 1959 Doris Day In 'Pillow Talk,' 1959. The iconic singer and actress starred in the 1959 romantic comedy film directed by Mic...
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
Sophia Loren - 20th century black and white photography
Located in London, GB
Sophia Loren - Oversize Silver Gelatin Print Absolutely Exquisite Extra Large 30 x 30" inches / 76 x 76 cm paper size silver gelatin print. Unframed. Produced on authentic silver ...
Silver Gelatin
$3,500
H 11 in W 14 in D 0.1 in
Colin Chapman and Jim Clark, Grand Prix of Belgium
By Jesse Alexander
Located in Denton, TX
No Edition Signed in black ink on print margin by Jesse Alexander Paper size: 11 x 14 in. Image size: 8 3/5 x 12 1/2 in. Gelatin silver print Jesse Alexander was considered one of t...
Silver Gelatin
In an Iron Foundry, Washington, Pennsylvania, 1941
By Jack Delano
Located in Denton, TX
Titled and dated in black ink on print margin. Signed, titled, and dated in pencil on print verso. Jack Delano, born Jacob Ovcharov, moved from his native Russian to New York in 192...
Silver Gelatin
Ali In Training (1966) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Ali In Training (1966) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by R. McPhedran/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) American heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali throws bare-handed punches in the ri...
Black and White, Silver Gelatin
$515
H 11.74 in W 7.84 in D 0.02 in
Robert Mitchum and Marilyn Monroe in "River of no Return", 1954 , 29, 8 x 19, 9 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Norma Jeane Mortenson or better known as Marilyn Monroe – iconic, beautiful and maybe the most known Hollywood Stars of the 20th century. Born and raised in Los Angeles, USA, she spent most of her childhood in foster homes and orphanage. She got married with only 16 years old and while working for a factory during WW II, she met a photographer from the First Motion Picture Unit and started a succesful modeling career. The rest of her life is history: In the 50s she was one of the most marketable actresses, had held leading roles in various movies and was known for her immense sex appeal. As a highly intelligent woman, she knew how to build a career, while, in her private life she struggled with addiction and mood disorder. At the age of 36 she died from an overdose of barbiturates at her Los Angeles home. With her breathy voice and hourglass figure, she is until today one of Hollywood's most famous actresses. Description: Robert Mitchum...
Silver Gelatin, Black and White
$755
H 20 in W 16 in
Cary Grant And Grace Kelly In To Catch A theift(1932) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Cary Grant And Grace Kelly In To Catch A thief (1932) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Paramount/Getty Images Archive London England). Cary Grant and Grace Kelly publicity por...
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