A Life Dedicated to Portraiture: The World of Thomas L. Ritchie Thomas L. Ritchie, a name perhaps less celebrated than some of his contemporaries, nevertheless occupies a significant niche in the annals of 19th-century British portraiture. Born around 1803 and living beyond 1860 – precise dates remain elusive – Ritchie carved out a career specializing in capturing the likenesses of prominent figures, particularly those associated with…