VANDERZEE, James (1886-1983), photographer, after. Rotogravure of African American escape artist. After 1924.
Sale 994 - African Americana
Feb 23, 2022
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Live / Cincinnati
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Lot Description
VANDERZEE, James (1886-1983), photographer, after. Rotogravure of African American escape artist. After 1924.
8 x 12 in. (without margins) rotogravure. Later printing of a photograph originally taken by James VanDerZee (some toning, spots of discoloration, minor wear to edges and corners). Original signed and dated in the negative, "VanDerZee / NYC / 1924."
Although in shackles, the subject is the agent of his own freedom.
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