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From Van Every/Smith Galleries at Davidson College

  1. Racial Slur, 2001 by Gene Merritt, Image 1.

    Gene Merritt

    Racial Slur, 2001, 2001

    Ink on paper

    12 x 9 in (30.48 x 22.86 cm)

  2. Talisman by Barton Lidice Beneš, Image 1.

    Barton Lidice Beneš

    Talisman, 1996

    Necklace composed of Y9C 100m9 Retrovir capsules with various found "good luck" pieces (a crucifix) on white wove paper support sheets

    16 x 15.25 x 2 in (40.64 x 38.74 x 5.08 cm)

  3. Untitled (Streetlamp, Blue Sky), Paris by Ralph Gibson, Image 1.

    Ralph Gibson

    Untitled (Streetlamp, Blue Sky), Paris, 1985

    Chromogenic print

    20 x 16 in (50.8 x 40.64 cm)

  4. Vincent Defends New Wave Art by Greg Constantine, Image 1.

    Greg Constantine

    Vincent Defends New Wave Art, 1982

    Lithograph on paper

    15 x 22.375 in (38.1 x 56.83 cm)

  5. Unidentified Woman (Short Dark Hair) by Andy Warhol, Image 1.

    Andy Warhol

    Unidentified Woman (Short Dark Hair), 1980

    Polaroid

    4.25 x 3.375 in (10.8 x 8.57 cm)

  6. Mr. Berger (German) by Andy Warhol, Image 1.

    Andy Warhol

    Mr. Berger (German), 1979

    Polaroid

    4.25 x 3.375 in (10.8 x 8.57 cm)

  7. Othar Turner, Gravel Springs by William R. Ferris, Image 1.

    William R. Ferris

    Othar Turner, Gravel Springs, 1970

    Gelatin silver print

    17 x 11 in (43.18 x 27.94 cm)

  8. Aesop's Fables by Dame Elisabeth Frink, Image 7.

    Dame Elisabeth Frink

    Aesop's Fables, 1968

    Lithograph on paper

    11.375 x 15.5 x 1.125 in (28.89 x 39.37 x 2.86 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.