James Van Der Zee
American photographer, 1886–1983
SchoolHarlem Renaissance
BiographyJames Van Der Zee is famous for his stylish photographs of the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s and 1930s. He began photographing as a teenager and operated a commercial studio in Harlem starting in 1916. His photographs chronicle the neighborhood's residents, as well as their weddings, funerals, and social events.Person TypeIndividual
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