John Tuska Graphite Drawing

Item Details

A graphite drawing on deckled edge paper by John Tuska (Lexington, Kentucky; 1931 – 1998), circa 1980. The work depicts a backside of a female nude in s seated pose. The piece is signed to the lower corner. It is presented under glass and set in a brushed tone composite frame.

Provenance
From the artist’s estate

Tuska was a Kentucky-based artist, born in Yukon, Pennsylvania. He is 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

- graphite smudges to paper; residue to glass; glass would benefit from cleaning; minor scratches to frame.

Dimensions

- measures frame; sheet measures 18" W and 24" H.

Item #

18LEX036-011