John Tuska Cast Paper Relief "Narcissus"

Item Details

John Tuska (Lexington, Kentucky; 1931 – 1998)
Narcissus, late 20th century
Paper cast relief with mirror
Signed and titled to the lower margin

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.

Provenance
From the artist’s estate

Condition

- minor scratches and wear throughout the edges of wooden board; minor scratches and wear throughout cast paper relief.

Dimensions

- measures raised wooden backing; composition measures 9.5" W x 18" H.

Item #

18DCC341-099