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James VanDerZee — Garveyites in Parade

James VanDerZee

Garveyites in Parade

1924

VanDerZee's dynamic street photography immortalizes the pageantry and pride of Garvey's movement, showcasing his ability to capture both individual dignity and collective power in his documentation of Black Harlem.

Medium
Gelatin silver print
Dimensions

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James VanDerZee, Garveyites in Parade, 1924

VanDerZee's dynamic street photography immortalizes the pageantry and pride of Garvey's movement, showcasing his ability to capture both individual dignity and collective power in his documentation of Black Harlem.

Medium
Gelatin silver print
Dimensions
11.6 x 17 cm
Year
1924
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

20th Century, Documentary, American, Gelatin Silver Print, Parade, Group, Historical, Portrait, Black and White, Social

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