James Van Der Zee
1886–1983
Introduction
James Augustus Van Der Zee (June 29, 1886 – May 15, 1983) was an American photographer best known for his portraits of black New Yorkers. He was a leading figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Aside from the artistic merits of his work, Van Der Zee produced the most comprehensive documentation of the period. Among his most famous subjects during this time were Marcus Garvey, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson and Countee Cullen.
Wikidata identifier
Q3161458
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Roles
Artist, photographer
ULAN identifier
500032481
Names
James Van Der Zee, James Van der Zee, James Augustus Joseph Van derZee, Der Zee James Van, James VanderZee
Information from the Getty Research Institute's Union List of Artist Names ® (ULAN), made available under the ODC Attribution License. Accessed May 22, 2025.
