John Tuska Figural Nude Ink Drawings, Mid-20th Century

Item Details

John Tuska (Kentucky, 1931 – 1998)
Untitled (figure studies), mid- 20th century
Five ink drawings on paper
One signed and dated to lower right

Provenance
From the artist’s estate

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 the 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.

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Condition

- minor toning to paper; fraying with small tears to edges; curling and creasing to corners; pinholes to some corners due to previous display; negligible stains and smudges throughout compositions.

Dimensions

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Item #

ITMG876022