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Ford Ruthling

Ford Ruthling (1933 - 2015) was active/lived in New Mexico.  Ford Ruthling is known for Embossed motif still life, florals, roosters, botanic painting, ceramics.

In every generation, we sense that some people are forward-looking while others weigh the import of history as a guide for their lives. Some few, however, we recognize as links between our common past and what is yet to be. Just such a link is Ford Ruthling.

Ruthling's mother was employed by the family of William Penhollow Henderson. His family counted John Sloan among its intimates. Ruthling studied art at the University of New Mexico with Randall Davey. After a lengthy tour of duty in the military, Ruthling became the curator of exhibitions at the Museum of International Folk Art under Alexander Gerard. Of such connections the art history of New Mexico consists!

What of Ruthling's personal artistic roots, however? In the 1930's, the tiny northern New Mexico village of Tesuque seemed far from New Mexico's art centers of Taos and Santa Fe. It was not far enough, however, to keep the young Ruthling from being steeped in the spirit of creativity. The Mexican and New Mexica   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 3619 characters.]  Artist bio

Artist auction records

.  askART's database currently holds 51 auction lots for Ford Ruthling (of which 46 auction records sold and 0 are upcoming at auction.)

Artist artworks for sale and wanted

.  There are 2 artworks for sale on our website by galleries and art dealers . There are 1 galleries and art dealers listing works of art by Ford Ruthling as either "Wanted" or "For Sale" .

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