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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VANDERZEE, James (1886-1983), photographer, after. Rotogravure of African American escape artist. After 1924.

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VANDERZEE, James (1886-1983), photographer, after. Rotogravure of African American escape artist. After 1924.