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From Van Every/Smith Galleries at Davidson College

  1. Evolution 6: Teutonic-Germano-Norse Legend by Fritz Janschka, Image 2.

    Fritz Janschka

    Evolution 6: Teutonic-Germano-Norse Legend, 2005

    Watercolor on paper

    8.125 x 9.25 in (20.64 x 23.5 cm)

  2. Perfume Delight by Adrian Van Suchtelen, Image 1.

    Adrian Van Suchtelen

    Perfume Delight, 1980

    Mezzotint on paper

    14.875 x 13.875 in (37.78 x 35.24 cm)

  3. "Get Right With God" road sign, Indiana, Mississippi, March 1977 by William R. Ferris, Image 1.

    William R. Ferris

    "Get Right With God" road sign, Indiana, Mississippi, March 1977, 1977

    Chromogenic print

    16.125 x 24 in (40.96 x 60.96 cm)

  4. Untitled by Bob Evans, Image 1.

    Bob Evans

    Untitled, 1976

    Etching on paper

    9 x 9.1875 in (22.86 x 23.34 cm)

  5. Circus Troupe by George Raymond Kerciu, Image 1.

    George Raymond Kerciu

    Circus Troupe, 1971

    Lithograph on paper

    38.125 x 31 in (96.84 x 78.74 cm)

  6. Contemporary Girl by Graham Ovenden, Image 1.

    Graham Ovenden

    Contemporary Girl, 1971

    Etching on paper

    25.25 x 20 in (64.14 x 50.8 cm)

  7. Primary Series, Goldstone by Lee Krasner, Image 1.

    Lee Krasner

    Primary Series, Goldstone, 1969

    Lithograph on paper

    22.5 x 30.125 in (57.15 x 76.52 cm)

  8. Black Hands on a Yellow Table by Larry Connatser, Image 1.

    Larry Connatser

    Black Hands on a Yellow Table, 1965

    Acrylic on board

    16 x 20 in (40.64 x 50.8 cm)

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About the artist

Maurice Sterne

Latvian-American

1878-1957

Born in Memel, Latvia but lived in Moscow for four years before immigrating to New York. Studied at the National Academy of Design alongside Alfred Maurer. First exhibition in 1902 was in conjunction with William J. Glackens and “Pop” Hart at the Old Country Sketch Club. Lived in Paris from 1904-1907 and was exposed to works by French modernists and Cézanne. Traveled throughout Europe, India and East Asia before returning to New York in 1915. Was married to Mabel Dodge from 1916-1918 before again traveling to Europe and living in Anticoli, Corrado, Italy. Taught at the Art Students League on several occasions. Exhibited at the Scott and Fowles Gallery in 1926, which helped him rise to prominence. Established an art school in 1932 in New York, and had his first retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art in 1933. Taught at the California School of Fine Arts from 1934-1936 but returned to New York to teach. Was appointed by President Truman to the National Fine arts Commission in 1945. Works are held in the Phillips Collection.