Original Tuska Graphite on Paper Drawing

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A graphite drawing on paper of two figures by well-listed artist John Tuska (Lexington, Kentucky; 1931-1998). This piece depicts the delineated silhouettes of two nude males. The piece is signed in pencil to the bottom middle and dated 12/14 in pencil to the bottom right. Presented unframed, 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

Light wear on the paper noted.

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17LEX143-073