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John Ruthven
Cute Koala Bear Australia, Photorealism

circa 1970

About the Item

John Ruthven is recognized as the “20th-century Audubon. In this very detailed and meticulously rendered work the artist depicts a Koala in an iconic and proud pose and a Photorealistic manner. The detail is quite amazing and one could marvel endlessly at the detail. The closer you get to the painting the better. The artist must have used a brush with a single hair Frame size 28.5 x 23.5.
  • Creator:
    John Ruthven (1927, American)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1970
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The Frame has some wear and tear commensurate with age. The liner has a few streaks of discoloration otherwise, the art presents very well.
  • Gallery Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU38534987771

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