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Alexander Hay Ritchie

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Alexander Hay Ritchie
BornJanuary 21, 1822
Glasgow, Scotland
DiedSeptember 19, 1895(1895-09-19) (aged 73)
New Haven, Connecticut, United States
NationalityAmerican
EducationSir William Allan
Known forEngraving
Notable workSherman's March to the Sea (1868)
1868 engraving by Ritchie depicting Sherman's March to the Sea

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.

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