John A. Ruthven Gouache and Watercolor Painting of Roadrunner

Item Details

John A. Ruthven (Cincinnati, Ohio, born 1924)
Untitled (roadrunner), late 20th century
Gouache and watercolor painting on paper
Signed to the lower left

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

- abrasions and scratches to the frame.

Dimensions

- measures the frame; sight measures 21" W x 16.25" H.

Item #

ITMGC89049