John Ruthven Watercolor Painting of Red Fox in Snow

Item Details

John A. Ruthven (Cincinnati, Ohio, 1924 – 2020)
Untitled (red fox in the snow)
Watercolor and gouache painting on paper
Signed to lower right

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

- light toning and discolorations throughout; vague stains to liner; wear to frame.

Dimensions

- measures frame; sight measures 28.5" W x 21" H.

Item #

ITMGI00254