John A. Ruthven Offset Lithograph "Sand Hill Cranes," Late 20th Century

Item Details

John A. Ruthven (Cincinnati, Ohio, 1924-2020)
Sand Hill Cranes (Grus canadensis), late 20th century
Offset lithograph on paper
Signed to the lower right and signed in plate
Numbered 103/950
Marshland Series, Plate I

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.

• Item not examined outside of mounting

Condition

- small depression to print between signatures; minor marks to frame.

Dimensions

- measures frame; visible image measures 24.5" W x 19.25" H.

Item #

ITMG994048