John Tuska Ink Wash on Paper of Two Figures
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An ink wash on paper of two figures by well-listed artist John Tuska (Lexington, Kentucky; 1931-1998). This piece depicts the delineated silhouette of two figures. The piece is signed in pencil near the bottom right. Presented unframed, laid on a white floating mat and encased in plastic. This piece comes from the estate of the artist son and is being sold exclusively through Everything But The House.
Tuska was a Kentucky-based artist, born in Yukon, Pennsylvania and 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
Encased in plastic.
Dimensions
The paper measures 24″ × 18″.
Item #
17LEX097-082