John Tuska Mixed Media Painting "The Conversation"

Item Details

A watercolor and pastel painting by John Tuska (Lexington, Kentucky; 1931 – 1998), titled The Conversation. The work depicts two female nude in relaxed poses. The piece is signed and dated 1974 to the lower right corner of the image. It is presented under glass and behind a white mat; 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

- residue to glass; minor scratches to frame; perforations and staining to verso.

Dimensions

- measures frame; visual image measures 23.5" W and 18" H.

Item #

18LEX036-020