John A. Ruthven Offset Lithograph "African Elephants," Late 20th Century

Item Details

John A. Ruthven (Cincinnati, Ohio, 1924 – 2020)
African Elephants, late 20th century
Offset lithograph on paper
Signed to lower right
Numbered 1888/5000

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

- toning and foxing to sheet; abrasions to frame; punctures and water staining to verso.

Dimensions

- measures frame; image measures 20.75" W x 22.5" H.

Item #

ITMGA73868