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From Van Every/Smith Galleries at Davidson College

  1. The Star Spangled Banner: A Hymnal by Bethany Collins, Image 8.

    Bethany Collins

    The Star Spangled Banner: A Hymnal, 2020

    Book with 100 laser cut leaves

    1 x 9 x 6 in (2.54 x 22.86 x 15.24 cm)

  2. Sanctuary by Adrian Van Suchtelen, Image 1.

    Adrian Van Suchtelen

    Sanctuary, 1982

    Lithograph on paper

    10.25 x 13.5 in (26.04 x 34.29 cm)

  3. Unidentified Woman (White Glasses) by Andy Warhol, Image 1.

    Andy Warhol

    Unidentified Woman (White Glasses), 1980

    Polaroid

    4.25 x 3.375 in (10.8 x 8.57 cm)

  4. Gravy for the Navy by Peter Phillips, Image 2.

    Peter Phillips

    Gravy for the Navy, 1977

    Screenprint on paper

    28.6875 x 40.25 in (72.87 x 102.24 cm)

  5. Rock Garden I by Carl Schwartz, Image 1.

    Carl Schwartz

    Rock Garden I, 1973

    Lithograph on paper

    18.25 x 23.75 in (46.36 x 60.33 cm)

  6. 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)

  7. Cliff by John Edward Heliker, Image 1.

    John Edward Heliker

    Cliff, c. 1960

    Lithograph on paper

    10 x 12.625 in (25.4 x 32.07 cm)

  8. Imogene Coca and David Muelo, from "Jump Project" series by Philippe Halsman, Image 1.

    Philippe Halsman

    Imogene Coca and David Muelo, from "Jump Project" series, 1950

    Gelatin silver print

    11 x 13.875 in (27.94 x 35.24 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.