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
$1,340
H 40 in W 30 in
Swan Dive (1956) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized
By H. Armstrong Roberts
Located in London, GB
Swan Dive (1956) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Alamy) 1st March 1956. A man swan diving from the high diving boar...
Black and White, 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...
Silver Gelatin, Black and White
Douglas Kirkland 'Brigitte Bardot, Mexico'
By Douglas Kirkland
Located in New York, NY
Douglas Kirkland Brigitte Bardot, Mexico (Cards) 1965 Silver gelatin print Numbered and Signed by Douglas Kirkland Edition of 24 French actress Brigitte Bardot photographed on set o...
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
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...
Silver Gelatin, Black and White
Che Guevara
By Osvaldo Salas 1
Located in Cologne, DE
Osvaldo Salas, widely recognized as one of the world’s great press photographers, was born in Havana, Cuba in 1914. At the age of fourteen, he left Havan...
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
Grace Jones at Bond’s, New York
By Ron Galella
Located in New York, NY
Ron Galella (1931) Grace Jones at Bond’s, New York 1980 11 x 14 inches Silver Gelatin Print Edition of 20 Signed, dated, titled by the artist. Described by a nickname of Paparazzo E...
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...
Silver Gelatin, Black and White
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...
Silver Gelatin, Black and White
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
$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...
Silver Gelatin, Black and White
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