John Tuska Graphite on Paper of Nude Woman

Item Details

pencil

A graphite on paper of a nude woman by well-listed artist John Tuska (1931-1998). This piece depicts a nude woman in a reclining position. The work is rendered with short wispy lines. This piece is signed to the lower right corner. It is presented unmounted and unframed.

Tuska was a Kentucky-based artist, born in Yukon, Pennsylvania and 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

- foxing and stains are present throughout.

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Item #

17LEX227-037