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From Van Every/Smith Galleries at Davidson College

  1. Alex Haley, Norris, Tenn. by William R. Ferris, Image 1.

    William R. Ferris

    Alex Haley, Norris, Tenn., 1990

    Gelatin silver print

    9 x 13.5 in (22.86 x 34.29 cm)

  2. Rule No-Rule Flux Encounter by Alan Saret, Image 1.

    Alan Saret

    Rule No-Rule Flux Encounter, 1983

    Pencil on paper

    22.5 x 30.125 in (57.15 x 76.52 cm)

  3. Unidentified Girl (White Shirt, With Ball) by Andy Warhol, Image 1.

    Andy Warhol

    Unidentified Girl (White Shirt, With Ball), 1979

    Polaroid

    4.25 x 3.375 in (10.8 x 8.57 cm)

  4. Nijinsky As Petrouchka, Study #1 by Ann Carter Pollard, Image 1.

    Ann Carter Pollard

    Nijinsky As Petrouchka, Study #1, 1978

    Woodcut on rice paper

    21.5 x 14.5 in (54.61 x 36.83 cm)

  5. Orpheus, Stages of an Image by Varujan Boghosian, Image 1.

    Varujan Boghosian

    Orpheus, Stages of an Image, c. 1970

    Woodcut on paper

    30 x 22.25 in (76.2 x 56.52 cm)

  6. Remington's Cat by Robert A. Nelson, Image 1.

    Robert A. Nelson

    Remington's Cat, 1967

    Lithograph on paper

    22 x 29 in (55.88 x 73.66 cm)

  7. Brigitte Bardot by Philippe Halsman, Image 1.

    Philippe Halsman

    Brigitte Bardot, 1955

    Gelatin silver print

    14 x 10.75 in (35.56 x 27.31 cm)

  8. Beech Tree IV by Barbara Morgan, Image 1.

    Barbara Morgan

    Beech Tree IV, 1945

    Gelatin silver print

    12.75 x 11.25 in (32.39 x 28.58 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.