John A. Ruthven Offset Lithograph "Belted Kingfisher," Circa 1988

Item Details

John A. Ruthven (Cincinnati, Ohio, 1924–2020)
Belted Kingfisher circa 1988
Offset lithograph on paper
Signed to the lower right margin
Editioned 34/2500

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

- discolorations to mat; residues to glazing; misalignment to frame joints; nicks, abrasions, and finish loss to frame.

Dimensions

- measures frame; plate measures 10" W x 12.25" H.

• Item not examined outside of mounting

Item #

ITMGO07835