Fitzgerald, Ella. (1917–1996) [Vechten, Carl Van. (1880-1964)] Ella Fitzgerald, 1940 - Fitzgerald, Ella. (1917–1996)Silver gelatin photograph of the great singer, shown in a contemplative pose. Titled in the hand of the photographer "Ella Fitzgerald" in black ink on the verso, and with his copyright stamp and handwritten image number and date of January 19,1940. 8 x 10 in. (20. 2 x 25. 2 cm.). Very fine. Carl Van Vechten was a writer, promoter of African American artists during the Harlem Renaissance, patron of the arts, and photographer. After he graduated from