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Maurice Sterne Most Popular Paintings

The 9 artworks by Maurice Sterne our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 9 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Maurice Sterne · 1878 – 1957

The Reapers by Maurice Sterne, 1925

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1925 · The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 10 artworks by Maurice Sterne
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Girl with Pink Kerchief – art print

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1924 · The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 10 artworks by Maurice Sterne
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Benares – art print

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1912 · The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 10 artworks by Maurice Sterne
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The Bali Temple Festival (1953)

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1953 · original 132 x 99 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 10 artworks by Maurice Sterne
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Maurice Sterne: Afternoon

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1924 · The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 10 artworks by Maurice Sterne
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On the Ganges, Benares, 1952, Maurice Sterne

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1952 · original 96 x 65 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 10 artworks by Maurice Sterne
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Entrance of the Ballet, 1904, Maurice Sterne

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1904 · Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 10 artworks by Maurice Sterne
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After Rain

1947 · The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 10 artworks by Maurice Sterne
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Maurice Sterne, Tulips (1930)

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1930 · Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 10 artworks by Maurice Sterne
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The artist

Maurice Sterne

1878 – 1957

Quick facts

Born1878, Liepāja, Latvia
Museums on APSDetroit Institute of Arts, The Phillips Collection, Museum of Fine Arts
Died1957
Copyright statusUnder copyright
Top 3 worksThe Reapers, Girl with Pink Kerchief, Benares
NationalityLatvia
Top-ranked workThe Reapers

Biography

Maurice Sterne: Life and Legacy

Early Life and Education

Born: August 18, 1878, in Liepāja (Libau), Latvia.
Sterne was the youngest of five children born to an Orthodox Jewish family within the Russian Empire.
Following his father’s death, the family relocated to Moscow but were later forced to emigrate to New York City in 1889.
Education: Sterne began his artistic training as a draftsman and painter. He studied under Alfred Maurer and Thomas Eakins at the National Academy of Design in the late 1890s.

Artistic Development and Influences

Initially working as a painter, Sterne’s work was noted for its sculptural qualities – volume and weight.
Early Travels: He traveled extensively in Europe and the Far East, broadening his artistic horizons.
Greek Inspiration (1908): A pivotal trip to Greece introduced him to archaic Greek statues, profoundly influencing his sculptural approach.
Bali Period (1911-1914): Sterne and friend Karli Sohn-Rethel spent time in India, the Far East, and particularly Bali, painting and sketching. This period significantly shaped his later artistic style.

New Mexico and Establishing a Reputation

Taos Art Colony (1916-1918): Sterne moved to New Mexico at the suggestion of Paul Burlin, becoming part of the vibrant Taos art colony.
Marriage to Mabel Dodge Luhan: He married philanthropist Mabel Dodge Luhan in 1916, a relationship that brought him further into the artistic and social circles of the time. They divorced in 1923.
Recognition (1926-1933): A show at the Scott and Fowles Gallery in 1926, followed by a retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art in 1933, solidified his reputation as an important modernist artist.

Later Career and Achievements

Teaching & West Coast (Mid-1930s): Sterne lived in San Francisco and taught at the California School of Fine Arts.
East Coast Studio (1945): He established a studio in Mount Kisco, New York, after returning to the East Coast.
American Academy of Arts and Letters (1938): Sterne was elected to this prestigious institution.
U.S. Commission of Fine Arts (1945-1950): He served on this commission, contributing to the aesthetic landscape of Washington D.C.
Public Works: Sterne created murals for the library of the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C.

Legacy and Historical Significance

Museum Collections: His works are held in major museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Corcoran Gallery of Art, and the Phillips Collection.
Pioneer Woman Competition (1927): Sterne was among twelve sculptors invited to compete for the Pioneer Woman statue commission but did not win.
Death: Maurice Sterne died on July 23, 1957, in Mount Kisco, New York.
Sterne’s work represents a fascinating blend of influences – from classical sculpture to Balinese art and modernist sensibilities. He remains a notable figure in American art history, particularly for his contributions to the development of modern sculpture and painting.

Questions & Answers

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What aliases or alternate names does Maurice Sterne have?

Maurice Sterne appears under the alternate names Moriss Sterns.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 3, 2026

Collector's quiz

Maurice Sterne's early life was significantly impacted by a move from Latvia to which major city?
What artistic inspiration did Sterne find during a trip to Greece in 1908?
Sterne spent several years painting and sketching in which Southeast Asian country, profoundly influencing his later work?
With whom was Maurice Sterne married from 1916 to 1923, a figure known for her role in the Taos art colony?
In addition to his artistic pursuits, Sterne served on which U.S. governmental commission from 1945-1950?

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