Tuska Serigraph Print "Summertime"

Item Details

A Tuska (1931-1998) serigraph print Summertime ’68. The piece features a brightly colored and stylized watermelon on a white and grey background. The piece is signed by Tuska in pencil on the lower right.

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

Some light discoloration along the edges of the paper.

Dimensions

Measured the paper. The visual area of the work measures approximately 14" w x 19" t.

Item #

17LEX097-134