Alexander Hay Ritchie (January 21, 1822 – September 19, 1895) was a Scottish-born American artist and engraver. He was born in Glasgow, and studied under Sir William Allan before moving to New York City in 1841. He specialised in mezzotints.
Alexander Hay Ritchie | |
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| Born | January 21, 1822 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | September 19, 1895 (aged 73) New Haven, Connecticut, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Sir William Allan |
| Known for | Engraving |
| Notable work | Sherman's March to the Sea (1868) |
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- Works by Alexander Hays Ritchie at Faded Page (Canada)
- Alexander Hay Ritchie at the Bridgeman Art Library
- Smithsonian Institution: engraving by Ritchie of the first reading of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation
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