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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
$760
Styles
Modern
Contemporary
Materials
Silver Gelatin Print
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"Lunch Time" by Bert Hardy

Bert Hardy"Lunch Time" by Bert Hardy, 1955

$1,170

H 40 in W 40 in D 0.2 in

"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

Materials

Black and White

Racing Car

Bert HardyRacing Car, 1947

$595

H 20 in W 16 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

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Messenger Boy

Bert HardyMessenger Boy, 1947

$495

H 12 in W 16 in

Messenger Boy

By Bert Hardy

Located in London, GB

A young boy employed to carry messages around the council house at New Delhi, seat of the Constituent Assembly, sitting in the sun. Original Publication: Picture Post – 4325 – India:...

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1940s Bert Hardy

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Parisienne Lovers

Bert HardyParisienne Lovers, 1951

$595

H 16 in W 20 in

Parisienne Lovers

By Bert Hardy

Located in London, GB

23rd June 1951: A young couple sharing an intimate moment in one of the pavement cafes on the Champs-Elysees, Paris. Original Publication: Picture Post – 5343 – Sunday Morning In The...

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1950s Bert Hardy

Materials

Silver Gelatin

"Italian Party" by Bert Hardy

Bert Hardy"Italian Party" by Bert Hardy, 1949

$990

H 30 in W 40 in D 0.2 in

"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 ...

Category

1940s Modern Bert Hardy

Materials

Black and White

"Audrey Hepburn" by Bert Hardy

Bert Hardy"Audrey Hepburn" by Bert Hardy, 1950

$1,170

H 40 in W 40 in D 0.2 in

"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

Materials

Black and White

"French Economy" by Bert Hardy

Bert Hardy"French Economy" by Bert Hardy, 1952

$990

H 40 in W 30 in D 0.2 in

"French Economy" by Bert Hardy

By Bert Hardy

Located in London, GB

"French Economy" by Bert Hardy 14th June 1952: A young French girl holding a large loaf of bread while reading a sign about a possible decrease in bakery prices in the home town of ...

Category

1950s Modern Bert Hardy

Materials

Black and White

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Bert Hardy Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMediumCreation Year
2025$1,020Figurative Photography, Black and White PhotographyBlack-and-white Print, Silver Gelatin Print1955 (Printed Later)
2025$500Black and White Photography, Portrait PhotographySilver Gelatin Print1948
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