Bert Hardy
British, 1913-1995
Bert Hardy was a British photojournalist renowned for his compassionate and immersive approach to documenting everyday life. Born in Blackfriars, London, he left school at the age of fourteen and worked a series of jobs before discovering photography while serving in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. Largely self-taught, Hardy developed his skills through constant practice and experimentation, using photography as a way to engage closely with the world around him. His early experiences shaped a deeply humanistic outlook that would define his career.
Hardy is best known for his long association with Picture Post, where he produced some of the most memorable images of post-war Britain and beyond. Working both at home and internationally, he photographed street life, social conditions, and political events with equal sensitivity, often gaining the trust of his subjects through patience and empathy. His images from cities such as London, Paris, and in Korea reveal a photographer attuned not only to dramatic events but to the quiet dignity and resilience of ordinary people.
Throughout his career, Hardy remained committed to telling stories through close observation and emotional honesty. His photographs balance journalistic immediacy with warmth and respect, avoiding sensationalism in favour of genuine human connection. Today, Bert Hardy is regarded as one of the great figures of British photojournalism, his work continuing to resonate for its clarity, compassion, and enduring social relevance.| Average Sold Price |
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"Lunch Time" by Bert Hardy
By Bert Hardy
Located in London, GB
"Lunch Time" by Bert Hardy
Five British models eating lunch in their swimwear on a yacht on the Cote d'Azur. Original Publication: Picture Post - 7850 - Th...
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1950s Modern Bert Hardy
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Black and White
Cafe Culture by Bert Hardy Limited Edition Giant Oversize Silver Gelatin Print
By Bert Hardy
Located in London, GB
"Cafe Culture" by Bert Hardy
A waiter serving clients on the terrace of a cafe on the Champs-Elysees, Paris, June 1951.
Original publication: Picture Po...
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1950s Modern Bert Hardy
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Black and White
$1,200
H 40 in W 40 in D 0.2 in
Racing Car
By Bert Hardy
Located in London, GB
A driver in his car during a race on the Channel Island of Jersey. Original Publication: Picture Post – 4364 – Road Racing In Jersey – pub. 1947
(Photo Bert Hardy)
A beautiful Li...
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1940s Bert Hardy
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Silver Gelatin
"Italian Party" by Bert Hardy
By Bert Hardy
Located in London, GB
"Italian Party" by Bert Hardy
September 1949: A party given by the mayor of Positano for Mercy Haystead (right), an 18-year old London student, on holiday ...
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1940s Modern Bert Hardy
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Black and White
Cafe Culture by Bert Hardy Limited Edition Giant Oversize Silver Gelatin Print
By Bert Hardy
Located in London, GB
"Cafe Culture" by Bert Hardy
A waiter serving clients on the terrace of a cafe on the Champs-Elysees, Paris, June 1951.
Original publication: Picture Post - 5343 - Sunday Morning I...
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1950s Modern Bert Hardy
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Black and White
$1,200
H 40 in W 40 in D 0.2 in
French Riviera
By Bert Hardy
Located in London, GB
A beach on the French Riviera or Cote d’Azur, where the wealthy come to sunbathe and yacht. Original Publication: Picture Post – 7850 – Five Girls On A ...
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1950s Modern Bert Hardy
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Silver Gelatin
"Audrey Hepburn" by Bert Hardy
By Bert Hardy
Located in London, GB
"Audrey Hepburn" by Bert Hardy
May 1950: Belgian-born US actress Audrey Hepburn (1929 - 1993) in Kew Gardens. She is on a break from rehearsals in the London revue 'Sauce'. Original...
Category
1950s Modern Bert Hardy
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Black and White
"Elegant Ankle" by Bert Hardy
By Bert Hardy
Located in London, GB
"Elegant Ankle" by Bert Hardy
Customers sitting on the terrace of a cafe on the Champs-Elysees, Paris, June 1951. Original publication: Picture Post - 5...
Category
1950s Modern Bert Hardy
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Black and White
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