The James VanDerZee Studio

by Colin Westerbeck

From 1916 until 1969, James VanDerZee operated a portrait studio at various addresses in Harlem. In his heyday, from the 20s to the 40s, he took pictures of prominent Harlem figures like Marcus... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0865592101
• ISBN13: 9780865592100
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: Art Institute of Chicago
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 9.6" x 8.5"

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A portrait showcase of the work of James VanDerzee

The James VanDerZee Studio is a portrait showcase of the work of photographer James VanDerZee, who operated a portrait studio at various locations in Harlem from 1916 to 1969. He is best known for his portraits of leaders and popular figures such as Marcus Garvey, Adam Clayton Powell, Sr., and Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, but the bulk of his living came from his portraits of the local community's middle class. Black-and-white photographs, some of them gel-tinted, show his finest work in capturing human energy and spirit, and the thoughtful text rounds out this brief yet entrancing survey of a passionated and dedicated professional's life work.