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From Van Every/Smith Galleries at Davidson College

  1. Gay Greek Guy by Malcolm Morley, Image 1.

    Malcolm Morley

    Gay Greek Guy, 1984

    Pencil on paper

    17.5 x 14.5 in (44.45 x 36.83 cm)

  2. Keys Gap Flux Encounter by Alan Saret, Image 1.

    Alan Saret

    Keys Gap Flux Encounter, 1983

    Pencil on paper

    22.5 x 30.125 in (57.15 x 76.52 cm)

  3. Untitled by Elizabeth Bradford, Image 1.

    Elizabeth Bradford

    Untitled, 1979

    Color pencil on paper

    11.125 x 15.125 in (28.26 x 38.42 cm)

  4. Doug's Custom Trout Door Handles by David T. Kessler, Image 1.

    David T. Kessler

    Doug's Custom Trout Door Handles, 1974

    Pencil on paper

    46.5 x 34.875 x 1.75 in (118.11 x 88.58 x 4.45 cm)

  5. Page (Young Child) by Douglas Houchens, Image 1.

    Douglas Houchens

    Page (Young Child), 1967

    Charcoal on paper

    21.875 x 17.875 in (55.56 x 45.4 cm)

  6. Near Boston by Arthur Clifton Goodwin, Image 1.

    Arthur Clifton Goodwin

    Near Boston, 1898

    Pastel on silk

    28 x 32.75 in (71.12 x 83.19 cm)

  7. Carlin Helper at Pilgrims Inns by Gene Merritt, Image 1.

    Gene Merritt

    Carlin Helper at Pilgrims Inns

    Ink on paper

    11 x 8.5 in (27.94 x 21.59 cm)

  8. Dale Earnhardt by Gene Merritt, Image 1.

    Gene Merritt

    Dale Earnhardt

    Ink on paper

    12 x 9 in (30.48 x 22.86 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.