John Tuska Figural Nude Ink Drawings, Mid to Late 20th Century
Item Details
John Tuska (American, 1931 – 1998)
Untitled (figure studies), mid to late 20th century
Four ink drawings on paper
Three are signed and dated to the lower right
Stickers with numbers inscribed on them to the verso corners
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.
Condition
- some creasing to the corners of the paper throughout; toning of the paper throughout; some marking to the versos throughout; some tearing to the edges throughout.
Dimensions
- measures the largest.
Item #
ITMGA16827