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James Van Der Zee (1886-1983)

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James Van Der Zee was an American photographer born in Lenox, Massachusetts in 1886. He was known for his portraits of African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance. Van Der Zee's interest in photography began when he was a teenager, and he eventually opened his own studio in Harlem in 1916. He became well-known for his portraits of prominent African Americans, including Marcus Garvey, Duke Ellington, and Billie Holiday. Van Der Zee's work captured the spirit of the Harlem Renaissance, and he was celebrated for his ability to capture the beauty and dignity of his subjects. He continued to wo ...
James Van Der Zee was an American photographer born in Lenox, Massachusetts in 1886. He was known for his portraits of African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance. Van Der Zee's interest in photography began when he was a teenager, and he eventually opened his own studio in Harlem in 1916. He became well-known for his portraits of prominent African Americans, including Marcus Garvey, Duke Ellington, and Billie Holiday. Van Der Zee's work captured the spirit of the Harlem Renaissance, and he was celebrated for his ability to capture the beauty and dignity of his subjects. He continued to work as a photographer until his death in 1983, and his work has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world. Today, he is remembered as one of the most important photographers of the 20th century, and his work continues to inspire and influence artists and photographers today.

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