Lewis Hine
American sociologist and photographer
James Van Der Zee
African American photographer
James Augustus Van Der Zeewas an American photographer best known for his portraits of black New Yorkers. He was a leading figure in the Harlem Renaissance.
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James Augustus Van Der Zeewas 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.