John A. Ruthven Offset Lithograph "American Bison", Late 20th Century

Item Details

John A. Ruthven (Ohio/Kentucky; born 1927)
American Bison, late 20th century
Offset lithograph on paper
Signed to the lower left; signed in plate to the lower left
Numbered 178 of 375
Title inscribed in plate to the lower center margin
Includes a sheet with contextual information regarding the print in sleeve to the verso of frame

Ruthven studied at the Cincinnati Art Academy 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.

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• Item not examined outside of mounting

Condition

- toning along the edges of paper; light scratching and accretions to glass covering; minor abrasions, scratching, scuffing, and accretions to frame; toning, creasing, and tears to information sheet to the verso of frame.

Dimensions

- measurements of frame; image measures 29.0" W x 21.0" H.

Item #

ITMG625452