John Ruthven Offset Lithograph "New York State Bluebird," 1970

Item Details

John A. Ruthven (Cincinnati, Ohio, 1924 – 2020)
New York State Bluebird, 1970
Offset lithograph on paper
Signed in plate and live signature to the lower right
Number 789 of 1000
Title inscribed to lower margin

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

- toning, and discolorations to sheet and mats; chips and abrasions to frame.

Dimensions

- measures frame; sight measures 14" W x 21" H.

• Item not examined outside of mounting.

Item #

ITMGL62189