John Tuska Figure Study Ink Drawings, Late 20th Century

Item Details

John Tuska (American, 1931 – 1998)
Untitled (figure drawings), late 20th century
Four ink drawings on paper
Signed

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 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

- pin holes to upper corners from previous display; some toning to papers.

Dimensions

-measures one sheet.

Item #

ITMG876122