John Ruthven Offset Lithograph "Cardinal," Late 20th Century

Item Details

John Ruthven (Cincinnati, Ohio, 1924 – 2020)
Cardinal, late 20th century
Offset lithograph on paper
Signed to lower right; signed in plate to lower right
Numbered 346/950
From the Songbird series
Published by Wildlife Internationale, Inc.
Closson’s Gallery label affixed to verso

John Aldrich Ruthven studied at the Art Academy of Cincinnati and the Jack Storey Central Academy of Commercial Art. After graduating, Ruthven opened a commercial studio and started painting the realistic wildlife portraits he is known for today. Ruthven was a member of the Outdoor Writers Association, the Cincinnati Art Club and Art Director’s Club, the Cincinnati Artist’s Guild, and the National Audubon Society.

Condition

- minor scratches throughout wooden frame, with slight splintering to verso at lower right.

Dimensions

- measures the frame; image size 14.25" W x 18" H.

• Item not examined outside of mounting

Item #

ITMG840065