John Tuska Graphite Drawing "Frozen Stare"

Item Details

A graphite drawing on deckled edge paper by John Tuska (Lexington, Kentucky; 1931 – 1998), titled Frozen Stare, circa 1973. The piece depicts a Native American woman using gestural line work. The work is signed to the lower corner of the image. It is presented under glass and set in a black tone metal 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

- paper is slightly wrinkled; minor scratches to frame.

Dimensions

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

Item #

18LEX036-008