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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.

Maurice Sterne

Maurice Sterne

1878 - 1957 , Latvia

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Birth Date: August 18, 1878
Birth Place: Liepāja, Latvia
Death Date: July 23, 1957
Influenced By: Alfred Maurer, Thomas Eakins, Archaic Greek statues
Movement: Modernism
Name: Maurice Sterne
Nationality: Latvian-American
Notable Works:
- On the Ganges, Benares
- The Bali Temple Festival