John Tuska Lithograph "Summertime Storm"

Item Details

A limited edition stone lithograph by John Tuska (Lexington, Kentucky; 1931 – 1998), titled Summertime Storm. The work depicts a male nude carrying a storm across the scene. The print is numbered 21 of an edition of 22, titled, dated ‘1970’ and signed in graphite to the lower margin. It is stored in plastic wrap and supported by a white mat.

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

- smudging to paper; minor tearing to edge of paper.

Dimensions

- measures mat support; sheet measures 20" W and 26" H; image measures 18.5" W and 22.5" H.

Item #

18LEX036-032