John Tuska Watercolor on Paper

Item Details

watercolor

A watercolor on paper of a figure by well-listed artist John Tuska (Lexington, Kentucky; 1931-1998). Features an organic abstract in a variety of green, yellow and orange tones. The piece is signed and dated 1976 to the bottom left. 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

Creasing and slight tear in one corner.

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Item #

17LEX097-118