Sold at Auction: John A Ruthven

Outdoorsman John Ruthven was born in Cincinnati, and his later paintings were inspired by the walks he would take on his property in Georgetown. After serving in the U.S. Navy during WW II, he attended the Cincinnati Art Academy. In 1960, a series of John Ruthven prints became part of the Federal Duck Stamp collection. His detailed images of colorful wildlife became his signature, along with the realism of the landscapes that surrounded them.

He was elected in 1966 to the prestigious Society of Animal Artists of New York City. You can find many prints of John Ruthven's drawings online, including images of tigers, buffalo, waterfowl, and portraits of Native Americans. The most popular among John Ruthven's artwork for sale, and those that garnered him the most acclaim, are of North American waterfowl. Browse more remarkable animal prints for sale online at Invaluable to find your next wildlife treasure.