John Tuska Etched Copper Plates

Item Details

John Tuska (Lexington, Kentucky; 1931 – 1998)
Untitled, late 20th century
Three etched copper plates
Unsigned

An assortment of three etched copper plates by John Tuska (Lexington, Kentucky; 1931 – 1998), late 20th century. The pieces feature various figural scenes comprised of intricately etched delineations. The works were exposed to an acid bath and subsequently used to create a series of etchings by the artist. The plates are unsigned and presented unframed.

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

- minor wear along the edges; minor stains, minor scratches, and ink residue from previous printing.

Dimensions

- measures larger plate; smaller plate measures 8.75" W x 6" H.

Item #

18DCC342-081