James Van Der Zee, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJames Van Der Zee
African-American photographer
Date of Birth: 29-Jun-1886
Place of Birth: Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Date of Death: 15-May-1983
Profession: photographer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About James Van Der Zee
- James Van Der Zee (June 29, 1886 – May 15, 1983) was an African-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.
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