John Ruthven framed s/n fine art bird print: Cardinals Start Price USD 300.00 Current Price USD 300.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, December 01, 2008 End Time Monday, December 08, 2008 Location Cincinnati, Ohio See more about 'John Ruthven framed s/n fine art bird print: Cardinals' Description title: Cardinalsartist: John A. Ruthvenmedium: lithographedition number: 150/950image size: 14 x 17framed size: 22.5 x 24This framed print by noted Ohio-based nature artist John A. Ruthven depicts two cardinals and is beautifully framed with a red and tan double mat in a wood and gold-tone frame. It is in mint condition.John A. Ruthven, naturalist, author, lecturer, and internationally acknowledged master of wildlife art is often called the "20th Century Audubon." Ruthven uses the same techniques as his famous predecessor. After studying and researching his subject thoroughly, he sketches to rigid specifications then renders the original painting with great detail. Even as a boy, Ruthven's dream was to become influential in preserving wildlife through art. "I continually took my sketch pad with me wherever I went," Ruthven recalled. He went on to paint a brilliant career that has earned recognition from the highest.His paintings have been included in acclaimed exhibitions such as The Artist of America Exhibition in Denver, Colorado and the Society of Animal Artist, a traveling museum exhibition included at the Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum in Oradell, New Jersey. Museums featuring his work include the Smithsonian Institution`s Preservation and Research Center; Leigh Yawkey Woodson Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin; the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History, Jamestown, New York; and the Cincinnati Museum Center where a major retrospective exhibit of his work, "John A. Ruthven - In the Audubon Tradition," was mounted. Place a Bid!