Walter Ritchie

Detail of Man's Struggle by Walter Ritchie, Herbert Art Gallery and Museum.

Walter Ritchie (1919– 12 February 1997) was a British sculptor.[1]

Biography

Ritchie had been one of the last living apprentices of Eric Gill at Pigotts near High Wycombe after the Second World War. Many of his public works were in brick relief, and have suffered loss from building redevelopment.

Sir Herbert Read took an interest in the young sculptor and tried to introduce him to the London social life where he would be assured commissions. Instead, Ritchie chose to stay at home in Kenilworth.[2]

Public works

Publications

Illustrations for publications

Published by Ritchie (Kenilworth)

References

  1. 1 2 Rogers, Byron (19 February 1997). "Obituary: Walter Ritchie". The Independent. UK. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
  2. Rogers, Byron (12 May 1996). "The Arts: Sculpture – do's and don'ts Walter Ritchie's career...". The Sunday Telegraph.
  3. http://www.northleamingtonschool.warwickshire.sch.uk/news-events/general/walter-ritchie-sculpture-becomes-centrepiece-of
  4. "St Joseph's Parish". St Joseph's Parish website. UK. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  5. "Brick sculptures by Walter Ritchie (Open Library)".

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