Walter Ritchie
Walter Ritchie was a British sculptor.Biography
Ritchie was 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.Public works
- Man's Struggle: Two large Portland stone reliefs in Coventry Precinct Since relocated to the outer wall of the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum in Coventry.
- The Queen and the Washerwomen: Intaglio relief in brown-veined Napoleon marble. Commission for Natwest Bank 1980. 32 Corn Street Bristol.
- The Creation: Series of large carved brick relief panels at Bristol Eye Hospital.
- Len Hutton: Oval Cricket Ground, London.
- Three Aspects of a Girls Education: North Leamington School.
- Lovers: Brick relief panel, Delapré Abbey Walled Garden, Northampton.
- Lady with Kittens: Brick relief panel, Delapré Abbey, Northampton.
- The Flight into Egypt: Brick relief at St Joseph's Church, Whitnash, Warwickshire.
- Growth'': Aluminium sculpture, Kenilworth School and Sixth Form, Kenilworth, Warwickshire.
Gallery
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Illustrations for publications
- Quadruped Octaves Hall, Gaston. Illustrated by W. Ritchie.
- Alphabet Aviary by Gaston Hall, illustrations W. Ritchie.
Published by Ritchie (Kenilworth)
- My time with Eric Gill – A Memoir by Donald Potter . Limited edition of 500 copies .
- Damaged Beauty needs a new design: 20 Poems by John Bate. Limited edition of 310 copies.
