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
Man with Tattooed Forehead
By Robert Doisneau
Located in New York, NY
Gelatin silver print, vintage Studio stamp in red ink, verso 12 x 9.5 inches, sheet Robert Doisneau (1912-1994), along with Henri Cartier-Bresson, was a pioneer of photojournalism, ...
Silver Gelatin
$3,200
H 20 in W 16 in
Alice Cooper Family Silver Gelatin Print, O'Neill Estate Signature Stamped ED.50
By Terry O'Neill
Located in New York, NY
Alice Cooper, Los Angeles, 1974, Printed Later Silver gelatin print estate stamped and numbered edition of 50 with certificate of authenticity Terry O'Neill, Alice Cooper with his...
Silver Gelatin
$589
H 7.05 in W 5.01 in D 0.02 in
Woman, Street Photography, Black and White, Italy, 1950s, 17.9 x 12.7 cm
By Erich Andres
Located in Cologne, DE
Silver Gelatine Print by Erich Andres, ca 1950. Andres was born 1905 in Germany and passed away 1992. He started his career as a photographer in 1920. He was one of the first photogr...
Silver Gelatin, Black and White
$3,700
H 11.63 in W 8 in D 0.01 in
Frida at the Barbizon Plaza Hotel - Black and White Portrait, Celebrity, Woman
By Lucienne Bloch
Located in Denton, TX
Frida at the Barbizon Plaza Hotel by Lucienne Bloch is a black and white portrait of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo sitting in a chair under her self portrait hanging on the wall. Im...
Silver Gelatin
$765
H 11.74 in W 7.92 in D 0.02 in
Jackie Onassis, new girl in town; Black and White; Paris, 1970s, 29, 8 x 20, 1 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Kennedy Onassis (July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994) was an American socialite, writer, and photographer who became First Lady of the United States as the wife of President John F. Kennedy. Her popularity as First Lady was due to her devotion to historical preservation of the White House, her fashion sense, and her devotion to her children, which endeared her to the American public. During her lifetime, Jackie was regarded as an international fashion icon. Her ensemble of a pink Chanel suit and matching pillbox hat that she wore in Dallas, Texas, when the president was assassinated on November 22, 1963, has become a symbol of her husband's death. (wikipedia) Description: Jacky Onassis, new...
Silver Gelatin, Black and White
$7,000
H 40 in W 30 in
Honor Blackman (Pussy Galore), 1964 Terry O'Neill Estate Limited Edition Print
By Terry O'Neill
Located in New York, NY
Honor Blackman (Pussy Galore), 1964 Silver gelatin print Estate signature stamped and numbered edition of 50 English actress Honor Blackman on a beach, circa 1964. Splashes on the s...
Silver Gelatin
$1,413
H 8.15 in W 10.01 in D 0.02 in
The Beatles, Office, Black and White Photography, 20, 7 x 25, 4 cm
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
$1,414
H 8.15 in W 10.01 in D 0.02 in
The Beatles, Office, Black and White Photography, 20, 7 x 25, 4 cm
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
$530
H 6.46 in W 8.47 in D 0.02 in
Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jean) as little child, ca. 1927, 16, 4 x 21, 5 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 spe...
Silver Gelatin, Black and White
$1,413
H 10.01 in W 8.15 in D 0.02 in
The Beatles, Office, Black and White Photography, 25, 4 x 20, 7 cm
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
$16,500
H 72 in W 48 in
Brigitte Bardot, Les Petroleuses, 1971 Terry O'Neill Estate Limited Edition
By Terry O'Neill
Located in New York, NY
Brigitte Bardot, Les Petroleuses 1971 Silver gelatin print edition of 50 72 x 48 inches Estate signature stamped and numbered edition of 50 Brigitte Bardot on the set of the film ‘...
Silver Gelatin
$6,250
H 36 in W 36 in
Nena and the Sphinx, 1960 Silver Gelatin Print, Norman Parkinson Estate Stamped
By Norman Parkinson
Located in New York, NY
American fashion model Nena von Schlebrügge by George John Villiamy’s faux-Egyptian sphinx at the Victoria Embankment in London. She wears a hat by Rudolf with jewels from Presents o...
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