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From Van Every/Smith Galleries at Davidson College

  1. Nest No. 2 (Nido no. 2), from the portfolio Borders and Belonging by Susan Harbage Page, Image 1.

    Susan Harbage Page

    Nest No. 2 (Nido no. 2), from the portfolio Borders and Belonging, 2011

    Color inkjet print on cotton rag paper

    17 x 22 in (43.18 x 55.88 cm)

  2. An Inner Dialogue with Frida Kahlo (Gift 2) by Yasumasa Morimura, Image 1.

    Yasumasa Morimura

    An Inner Dialogue with Frida Kahlo (Gift 2), 2001

    Chromogenic print

    46.5 x 37 in (118.11 x 93.98 cm)

  3. Une + 3 by Lil Michaelis, Image 1.

    Lil Michaelis

    Une + 3, 1979

    Etching on paper

    17.875 x 12.75 in (45.4 x 32.39 cm)

  4. Triplane by Julian Trevelyan, Image 1.

    Julian Trevelyan

    Triplane, 1974

    Etching on paper

    15.625 x 22.75 in (39.69 x 57.79 cm)

  5. January 1973: 18 by Patrick Heron, Image 1.

    Patrick Heron

    January 1973: 18, 1973

    Screenprint on paper

    27.375 x 36.5 in (69.53 x 92.71 cm)

  6. French Postcard Series by Peter Blake, Image 1.

    Peter Blake

    French Postcard Series, 1969

    Photo screenprint on board

    16.75 x 10.625 in (42.55 x 26.99 cm)

  7. Audrey Hepburn by Philippe Halsman, Image 1.

    Philippe Halsman

    Audrey Hepburn, 1955

    Gelatin silver print

  8. Eleanor, Port Huron, 1954 by Harry Callahan, Image 1.

    Harry Callahan

    Eleanor, Port Huron, 1954, 1954

    Gelatin silver print

    7.25 x 7 in (18.42 x 17.78 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.