Van Vechten
Americannoun
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He provides as examples the work of writers Carl Van Vechten, Flannery O’Connor and Mark Twain, filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, comedian Lenny Bruce and a number of others.
From Washington Post • Feb. 18, 2022
Two slightly-less-stern-than-usual portraits of the artist by Carl Van Vechten, who photographed many of Harlem’s luminaries, indicate that the Frenchman enjoyed himself, perhaps sensing benefit to his work.
From New York Times • Nov. 1, 2018
I asked Van Vechten if the proposal would benefit the rich; she said yes, however, anyone who was politically well-organized would benefit — a category that generally includes the rich.
From Salon • Jun. 19, 2018
“Harlem Heroes” presents black and white photographs by Van Vechten, the author and social commentator, that span 30 years and feature major figures of the Harlem Renaissance as well as athletes, political figures and social leaders.
From Washington Post • Sep. 9, 2016
“Suppose we wish to see Peter Van Vechten again soon,” suggested Nancy.
From The Motor Maids Across the Continent by Stokes, Katherine
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