John Tuska Figural Nude Ink Drawings, Late 20th Century

Item Details

John Tuska (Kentucky, 1931 – 1998)
Untitled, late 20th century
Stone lithographs on paper, Three ink drawing on paper
Signed to the lower margins, Signed below figures

Provenance
From 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.

Condition

- rough edges from tearing; minor creasing to corners; some billowing.

Dimensions

- measures one sheet.

Item #

ITMG876363