John Tuska Stone Lithograph

Item Details

A limited edition stone lithograph on paper by John Tuska (Lexington, Kentucky; 1931 – 1998). The work depicts a female nude in repose. The work is numbered 4 of an edition of 9, signed and dated ‘1970’ in graphite to the lower margin. It is presented wrapped in plastic on a white mat support.

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 warping; smudging to paper.

Dimensions

- measures mat support; sheet measures 26" W and 20" H; plate measures 20" w and 13" H.

Item #

18LEX036-059