John A. Ruthven Watercolor "Surf Scoter, Male," 1963

Item Details

John A. Ruthven (Cincinnati, Ohio, 1924–2020)
Surf Scoter, Male, 1963
Watercolor and gouache on paper
Signed to lower right
Framer label to verso
Illustration for William Zimmerman, Top Flight: Speed Index to Waterfowl of North America, 1965, p. 57

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.

Condition

- scratches and edge wear to frame; puncture to backing paper.

Dimensions

- measures frame; sight measures 6.25"W x 4"H.

• Item not examined outside of mounting.

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Item #

ITMGR86310