John A. Ruthven Offset Lithograph "Giant Pandas," Late 20th Century

Item Details

John A. Ruthven (Cincinnati, Ohio, 1924-2020)
Giant Pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), late 20th century
Offset lithograph on paper
Signed to the lower right and signed in plate
Numbered 3579/5000
Attached information on the pandas that inspired John Ruthven and label The Village Frame Shop to verso
From the Safari Series, Plate III

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

- minor scuffs to frame; some toning to print.

Dimensions

- measures frame; visible image measures 21.5" W x 30.5" H.

Item #

ITMGA09407