Tuska Monotype Print
Item Details
An original Tuska (1931-1998) monotype print. The piece was created using an oil based crayon on a flat stone surface and then pressing onto the paper. The piece features a single nude figure and emphasizes the differences in light and shadow. The piece is signed in pencil to the bottom 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 discoloration and wear noted on the paper.
Dimensions
Measured edge of paper. Border of image measures approximately 12.5" w x 17.5" t.
Item #
17LEX097-135