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Bert Hardy Art

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.
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Artist: Bert Hardy
Race Order

Bert HardyRace Order, 1947

$595

Race Order

By Bert Hardy

Located in London, GB

Maserati racing cars in the pit during a road race at at St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands, May 1947. Original publication: Picture Post – 4364 – Road Racin...

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1940s Bert Hardy Art

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Silver Gelatin

Drinking Man

Bert HardyDrinking Man, 1954

$595

Drinking Man

By Bert Hardy

Located in London, GB

A man having a drink at a cafe in Gibraltar. 1954. (Photo Bert Hardy) A beautiful Limited Edition (ed size 300) silver gelatin fibre darkroom print made utilising the original ne...

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1950s Modern Bert Hardy Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Lone Skier

Bert HardyLone Skier, 1954

$595

Lone Skier

By Bert Hardy

Located in London, GB

Jocelyn Wardrop-Moore, one of the twelve Picture Post Personality Girls of 1954, skiing in Glencoe, Scotland. She was the second woman ever to finish the International Inferno race. ...

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1950s Bert Hardy Art

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Silver Gelatin

JCC Jersey Road Race

Bert HardyJCC Jersey Road Race, 1947

$495

JCC Jersey Road Race

By Bert Hardy

Located in London, GB

Louis Chiron of France sits aboard the #1 Maserati 4CL during the first JCC Jersey Road Race on 8 May 1947 at the St.Helier course in Jersey, Channel Islands, United Kingdom. Origina...

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1940s Bert Hardy Art

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Silver Gelatin

Coup De Trique

Bert HardyCoup De Trique, 1955

$595

Coup De Trique

By Bert Hardy

Located in London, GB

A waitress serves coffee to a couple outside the Cafe De Coup De Trique near Le Mans, France, July 1955. In the foreground is an MG TF sports car. Original p...

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1950s Modern Bert Hardy Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Man Power

Bert HardyMan Power, 1947

$495

Man Power

By Bert Hardy

Located in London, GB

Mechanics giving Louis Chiron’s Maserati a push. Original Publication: Picture Post – 4364 – Road Racing In Jersey – pub. 1947 (Photo Bert Hardy) A beautiful Limited Edition (ed ...

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1940s Bert Hardy Art

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Silver Gelatin

Relaxing On Deck

Bert HardyRelaxing On Deck, 1960

$595

Relaxing On Deck

By Bert Hardy

Located in London, GB

A man relaxing on the deck of a United States Lines, passenger ship, Southampton, 10th August 1960 (Photo Bert Hardy) A beautiful Limited Editi...

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1960s Bert Hardy Art

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Silver Gelatin

Wartime Terminus, Paddington Station

Bert HardyWartime Terminus, Paddington Station, 1942

$5,000

Wartime Terminus, Paddington Station

By Bert Hardy

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Wartime Terminus, Paddington Station, London (Woman Waving Farewell) Signed in ink on recto. Artist's stamp on verso.

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20th Century Bert Hardy Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Millions Like Her, Betty Burden

Bert HardyMillions Like Her, Betty Burden, 1951

Price Upon Request

Millions Like Her, Betty Burden

By Bert Hardy

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Millions Like Her, Betty Burden, A Shopgirl in Birmingham Signed in ink on recto. Artist's stamp on verso.

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20th Century Bert Hardy Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

The Gorbals Boys, Glasgow - Bert Hardy (Black and White Photography)

Bert HardyThe Gorbals Boys, Glasgow - Bert Hardy (Black and White Photography), 1948

Price Upon Request

The Gorbals Boys, Glasgow - Bert Hardy (Black and White Photography)

By Bert Hardy

Located in London, GB

The Gorbals Boys, Glasgow - Bert Hardy (Black and White Photography) Signed on front, stamped with photographer's copyright ink stamp on reverse Silver gelatin print, printed later 1...

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1940s Bert Hardy Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Bert Hardy art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Bert Hardy art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Bert Hardy in silver gelatin print, paper, photographic paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Bert Hardy art, so small editions measuring 12 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of John French, Edward Feingersh, and Thurston Hopkins.

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