John Tuska Mixed Media Figure Drawing, 1976

Item Details

John Tuska (American, Kentucky, 1931 – 1998)
Untitled (sleeping figure), 1976
Ink and watercolor drawing on collage torn paper
Signed and dated to the lower right
To verso is printed lithograph of yellow gourds

Tuska was a Kentucky-based artist, born in Yukon, Pennsylvania. He is best known for his sculptures, ceramics, paper casts, inks, and watercolors. He acquired his formal education at New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, New York. After serving in the U.S Navy, he became an educator at the University of Kentucky, which commissioned him to produce his first and last major works in ceramic Genesis (1969) and bronze Illumine (1995). His work can be found in multiple institutions including Museum of Arts and Science, Georgetown College, Krannert Art Museum, Palmer Art Museum, Pennsylvania State University and University of Kentucky Art Museum, among many others.

Condition

- toning to paper; scuffs and marks throughout; edge wear to sheet.

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Item #

ITMG382542