John Tuska Mixed Media Painting

Item Details

A watercolor and pastel painting by John Tuska (Lexington, Kentucky; 1931 – 1998), circa 1980. The sketch depicts a nude figure in a seated pose. The work is signed on the lower portion. It is stored with a mat support and wrapped in plastic.

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

- some smudging, tears and creases to paper.

Dimensions

- measures mat support; sheet measures 24" W and 18" H.

Item #

18LEX036-036