Carl Van Vechten
1880–1964
Introduction
Carl Van Vechten (; June 17, 1880 – December 21, 1964) was an American writer and artistic photographer who was a patron of the Harlem Renaissance and the literary executor of Gertrude Stein. He gained fame as a writer, and notoriety as well, for his 1926 novel Nigger Heaven. In his later years, he took up photography and took many portraits of notable people. Although he was married to women for most of his adult years, Van Vechten engaged in numerous homosexual affairs during his lifetime.
Wikidata identifier
Q312851
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Roles
Artist, photographer
ULAN identifier
500058409
Names
Carl Van Vechten, Carl van Vechten, Carl Van Vetchen, Vechten Carl Van
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