John Tuska Cast Paper Relief "Amaryllis"

Item Details

John Tuska (Lexington, Kentucky; 1931 – 1998)
Amaryllis, late 20th century
Graphite and pastel on embossed paper
Signed to the lower right
Titled to the lower left

A cast paper relief composition titled Amaryllis by artist John Tuska (Lexington, Kentucky; 1931 – 1998), late 20th century. Depicted is an abstract composition of Amaryllis flowers rendered with heavy graphite and vibrant pastels. It is signed to the lower right and titled to the lower left. This work is presented mounted and housed in a plastic box 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

- minor billowing to paper; scratches, dust, and accretions to frame.

Dimensions

- frame measures; visible image measures 11" W x 14" H.

Item #

18DCC342-022