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James Van Der Zee, Soldier, 1944, gelatin silver print, Avalon Fund, 2019.127.13

Soldier

James Van Der Zee · 1944 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2019.127.13

James Van Der Zee, The Avenue Fish Market, 1938, gelatin silver print, Avalon Fund, 2019.127.5

The Avenue Fish Market

James Van Der Zee · 1938 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2019.127.5

The image depicts a young boy posing playfully. He is standing with his right knee bent and right foot against a step, while his left foot is on the ground. The boy is smiling widely, with neatly combed short hair. He is wearing a dark jacket and shorts, a white collared shirt with cuffs visible, a plaid tie, patterned knee-high socks, and polished shoes. To his left is a decorative plant and a painting or cardboard cutout of a sitting dog beside him on the floor. The background shows a textured wall, possibly in a studio setting, with a patterned carpet. The signature "Vander Zee NYC 1934" is at the bottom of the image.
James Van Der Zee, Little John, 1934, gelatin silver print, Avalon Fund, 2019.127.14

Little John

James Van Der Zee · 1934 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2019.127.14

James Van Der Zee, Harlem Store Front, 1934, gelatin silver print, Avalon Fund, 2019.127.9

Harlem Store Front

James Van Der Zee · 1934 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2019.127.9

The image displays an aerial view of a dense urban landscape, showing rooftops of a city stretching towards the horizon. Smoke or mist rises from the middle of the frame, blending with the hazy atmosphere and distant skyline. The style is photographic, focusing on details of the cityscape with an emphasis on gritty textures. The color palette is monochrome, using shades of gray and black. Numerous buildings spread across the image, highlighting the city's vastness and density, with a single tower standing out in the distance.
Gordon Parks, Harlem Rooftops, 1948, gelatin silver print, Alfred H. Moses and Fern M. Schad Fund, 2017.68.1

Harlem Rooftops

Gordon Parks · 1948 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2017.68.1

The image shows a male boxer in a classic fighting stance wearing Everlast-branded boxing gear, including gloves, shorts, and shoes. The boxer has a focused expression, short hair, and is standing in a neutral background.
James Van Der Zee, Golden Glove Boxer, c. 1954, gelatin silver print, Avalon Fund, 2019.127.1

Golden Glove Boxer

James Van Der Zee · c. 1954 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2019.127.1

The image shows a man in a full-body shot, captured in a crouching position. He is wearing a dark bowler hat that partially obscures his short hair, a suit with a patterned tie, and polished shoes. He is holding a small fluffy dog in each hand. The background is a painted studio setting with a pastoral scene, featuring large trees and a house in the distance.
James Van Der Zee, Portrait of a Man and Dogs, 1931, gelatin silver print, Avalon Fund, 2019.127.7

Portrait of a Man and Dogs

James Van Der Zee · 1931 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2019.127.7

This is a photograph of the entrance to a restaurant named Capital Grill. The image captures a vintage street-level scene of a restaurant with a large display window and arched doorway leading inside. The window is filled with advertisements and signs, such as one promoting "Anheuser Busch on Draught" and another showcasing the "Capital Grill Restaurant" with "Wines & Liquors Served Here." The view through the window reveals the interior's bar display with various bottles and decorations. Above, the signage reads "Hello Bill - Welcome Elks," featuring an emblem of an elk. The entryway, adjacent to the window, exposes a view into the dining area, with tables covered in tablecloths, and chairs stacked neatly against them. The overall setting reflects a classic urban eatery, possibly from the early to mid-20th century, with its nostalgic architectural styling and promotional elements.
James Van Der Zee, Capital Grill Restaurant, c. 1940, gelatin silver print, Avalon Fund, 2019.127.12

Capital Grill Restaurant

James Van Der Zee · c. 1940 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2019.127.12

James Van Der Zee, Daisye, 1931, gelatin silver print, Avalon Fund, © James Van Der Zee Archive, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019.127.4

Daisye

James Van Der Zee · 1931 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2019.127.4

The image depicts a man seated on a chair with a woman sitting sideways on his lap. The man has short, neatly combed hair and is dressed in a formal outfit. The woman has voluminous hair and is wearing a dark dress. The background shows a plain, dark curtain, a small round table with an old-fashioned typewriter and scattered papers.
James Van Der Zee, Portrait of a Couple, 1925, gelatin silver print, Avalon Fund, 2019.127.10

Portrait of a Couple

James Van Der Zee · 1925 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2019.127.10