John A. Ruthven received the 2004 National Medal of Arts for his impeccably accurate and unfailingly beautiful wildlife art, and in recognition of his contributions as an artist and naturalist to conserving our natural treasures.
Unveilings of original paintings have taken place at The White House; the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia; the President`s Palace in the Philippines, for Crown Prince Henri in Luxemborg, at the Neil Armstrong Space Museum, and the Ohio State Capital Rotunda.
Among the corporate offices featuring his work are Proctor & Gamble, the Cincinnatti Bengals, John Deere & Company, and the WILDS - International Center for the Preservation of Wild Animals to name a few.
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