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Rudolph Ruzicka (American 1883- 1978)

Ruzicka was born in Bohemia, but his parents emigrated to America when he was very young. He began his artistic carreer at age 14 when he was apprenticed to a Chicago printing firm, and studied at the Art Institute of Chicago at night. As his skills grew, so did his reputation as a fine printmaker and graphic designer, participating in exhibitions such as the Societe de la Gravure sur Bois Originale at the Louvre in 1912. The Print Club commissioned Ruzicka to execute a cityscape which were his favorite subjects. This rare print is the result.


Rudolph Ruzicka (American, 1883-1978)

November 2006 Fine Art & Antiques Auction
Lot 138. "High Level Bridge Cleveland". Color wood engraving printed from key and three color blocks, signed in pencil at the lower right margin, matted and framed under glass, plate size 7" x 5", with framing overall 20" x 15. This print is Publication No. 3, 1926, The Print Club of Cleveland.
1200.00/1400.00 Sold $1,035.00