John Hardy (Artist)
French, American, 1923-2014
John Hardy was born in Tours, France, on March 23, 1923, to Charles Crum Hardy and the former Jacqueline Gadois. He lived in Brooklyn from age 1 to 6, when his family relocated to suburban Long Island. His mother died when he was 8, after which he was sent to live with another family in Roanoke, Va., while his father remained in New York. As a teenager, he lived with an aunt in Guilford, N.C He spent his childhood in various parts of the country including New York, Virginia, and North Carolina, and later lived in Florida and Georgia. His travels outside the USA include Europe, Greece, Egypt, Kenya, Uganda, the Caribbean Islands, Panama, and Mexico.
In 1942, he married Betty Blackman, with whom he lived for 26 years and raised four children. He served in the Army from 1940 to 1945, spending 16 months in Europe during World War II. At age 52, he moved to New York City with Page Ogden, to whom he was married for 12 years. He subsequently lived with Naomi Lionni, who died in 1992.
He taught drawing and painting from 1958 to 1981, first at the Atlanta College of Art, and subsequently at the College of Architecture at the Georgia Institute of Technology and at New York University. A figurative painter known especially for his portraits, cityscapes, and seascapes, his work captured the depth and complexity of his subjects with empathy, humor, and, in some cases, astute social commentary.
According to Gail Levin, an art historian, professor, and author specializing in the art of the 20th and 21st centuries, “Like those of [Edward] Hopper and [Reginald] Marsh, Hardy’s paintings often imply multi-layered meanings, enabling him to distill the essence of a cultural moment. . . . He selects and manipulates with an uncanny power, achieving ironic realism.”
John C. Hardy, an artist and teacher who lived in SoHo and Springs, died of complications from a stroke at Beth Israel Hospital in New York City on Oct. 10 2014 in the company of Joan Semmel, his companion for the past 21 years. He was 91.
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Artist: John Hardy (Artist)
Nudes in Space, Lithograph by John Hardy
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Nudes in Space
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Date: circa 1979
Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition of 275
Size: 22 in. x 30 in. (55.88 cm x 76.2 cm)
Category
1970s Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Lithograph
Passages I, Lithograph by John Hardy
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Passages I
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Date: 1981
Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition of 275
Image Size: 28 x 20 inches
Size: 30 in. x 22 in. (76.2 cm x 55.88 cm)
Category
1980s Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Lithograph
Bath, Lithograph by John Hardy
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Bath
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Date: circa 1976
Lithograph, Signed in Pencil
Edition of 275
Size: 30 in. x 22 in. (76.2 cm x 55.88 cm)
Category
1970s Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Lithograph
Brassiere, Lithograph by John Hardy
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Brassiere
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Date: circa 1979
Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition of 275
Size: 30 in. x 22 in. (76.2 cm x 55.88 cm)
Category
1970s Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Lithograph
Deep Blue
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Deep Blue
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Date: 1995
Oil on Board, signed verso
Size: 18 x 24 in. (45.72 x 60.96 cm)
Category
1990s Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Oil
Blessing, Nude Oil Painting on Wood by Joh Hardy
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Blessing
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Date: 1997
Oil on Wood, signed
Size: 24 x 18 in. (60.96 x 45.72 cm)
Category
1990s Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Oil, Wood
Self Portrait in Underwear, Pastel on Paper by John Hardy
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Self Portrait in Underwear
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Date: 1962
Pastels on Watercolor paper, signed and dated
Image Size: 23.5 x 18 inches
Size: 32 x 27 in. (81.28 x 68.58 cm)
Category
1960s Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Pastel
Soldiers and Rabbits from the Waiting with Walls series
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Soldiers and Rabbits from the Waiting with Walls series
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Date: 1971
Oil on Canvas, signed lower left
Size: 59 x 60 in. (149...
Category
1970s Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Oil
Orthodox, Lithograph by John Hardy
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Orthodox
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Date: circa 1980
Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition of 275
Size: 30 in. x 22 in. (76.2 cm x 55.88 cm)
Category
1980s Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Lithograph
Morning, Lithograph by John Hardy
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Morning
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Date: 1980
Lithograph, signed in pencil
Edition of AP
Size: 22.5 x 30 in. (57.15 x 76.2 cm)
Category
1980s Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Lithograph
Gale
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gale
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Date: 2009
Watercolor and Ink on Paper, signed
Image Size: 3.75 x 6.75 inches
Size: 6.5 in. x 8.25 in. (16.51 cm x 20.96 cm)
Frame Size: 13 x 15...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
Return of Time #5
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Return of Time #5
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Date: 1990
Oil on Canvas, signed lower right
Size: 35 x 105 in. (88.9 x 266.7 cm)
Category
1990s Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Oil
Street, Lithograph by John Hardy
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Street
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Date: 1979
Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition of 250
Size: 22.5 in. x 30 in. (57.15 cm x 76.2 cm)
Category
1970s Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Lithograph
LD5-378
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
LD5-378
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Oil on Canvas
Image Size: 30 x 40 inches
Size: 35 x 45 in. (88.9 x 114.3 cm)
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Oil
Return of Time #14
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Return of Time #14
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Date: 1991
Oil on Canvas, signed lower right
Size: 14 x 70 in. (35.56 x 177.8 cm)
Category
1990s Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Oil
Disconnect
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Disconnect
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Date: 1998
Oil on Wood, signed
Size: 24 x 18 in. (60.96 x 45.72 cm)
Category
1990s Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Oil
People on Display
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
People on Display
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Oil on Canvas
Image Size: 30 x 40 inches
Size: Size: 36 x 46 in. (91.44 x 116.84 cm)
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Oil
Soho Saturday
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Soho Saturday
Date: 1980
Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition of 250
Image Size: 28 x 20 inches
Size: 30 in. x 22.5 in. (76.2 cm x 57.15 cm)
Category
1980s Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Lithograph
Holy War
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Holy War
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Oil on Canvas
Image Size: 30 x 40 inches
Size: 35 x 45 in. (88.9 x 114.3 cm)
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Oil
Run
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Run
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Date: 1996
Oil on Canvas, signed
Size: 36 x 66 in. (91.44 x 167.64 cm)
Category
1990s Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Oil
Master Jeweler, Lithograph by John Hardy
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Master Jeweler
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Date: 1979
Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition of 250, AP
Image Size: 28 x 20.5 inches
Si...
Category
1970s Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Lithograph
The Morning After
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
The Morning After
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Date: 2007
Oil on Canvas, signed
Size: 48 x 60 in. (121.92 x 152.4 cm)
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Oil
Pedestrian Bridge Overpass
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pedestrian Bridge Overpass
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Date: 2008
Oil on Canvas, signed lower right
Size: 53 x 64 in. (134.62 x 162.56 cm)
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Oil
Zengeist (Mask)
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Zengeist (Mask)
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Date: 1998
Oil on Wood, signed
Size: 48 x 32 in. (121.92 x 81.28 cm)
Reference: Bool 405
Category
1990s Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Oil, Wood
Target
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Target
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Oil on Canvas, signed lower left
Size: 68 x 102.5 in. (172.72 x 260.35 cm)
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Oil
Racing the Moon
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Racing the Moon
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Date: 1991
Oil on Canvas, signed
Size: 10 x 34 in. (25.4 x 86.36 cm)
Category
1990s Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Oil
New Holy Wars
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
New Holy Wars
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Oil on Canvas
Image Size: 36 x 59 inches
Size: 40.75 x 64 in. (103.51 x 162.56 cm)
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Oil
Two Into One (Passage Series)
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Two Into One (Passage Series)
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Date: 1982
Pastel on Paper, signed
Size: 39 x 27 in. (99.06 x 68.58 cm)
Category
1980s Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Paper, Pastel
Edge
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Edge
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Date: 1997
Oil on Wood, signed
Size: 24 x 18 in. (60.96 x 45.72 cm)
Category
1990s Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Oil
Window Garden, Lithography by John Hardy
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Window Garden
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Date: 1979
Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition of 250
Size: 22.5 in. x 30 in. (57.15 cm x 76.2 cm)
Category
1970s Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Lithograph
The artist Nicolas Sperafis, Lithograph by John Hardy
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
The artist Nicolas Sperafis
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Date: 1979
Lithograph, signed in pencil
Edition of AP
Size: 30 x 22.5 in. (76.2 x 57.15 cm)
Category
1970s Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Lithograph
Page, Lithograph by John Hardy
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Page
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Date: circa 1980
Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition of 250
Size: 30 in. x 22.5 in. (76.2 cm x 57.15 cm)
Category
1980s Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Lithograph
Dream, Lithograph by John Hardy
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Dream
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Date: 1979
Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition of 250
Image Size: 28 x 20 inches
Size: 30 in. x 22.5 in. (76.2 cm x 57.15 cm)
Category
1970s John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Lithograph
Page Ogden and The Kitchen
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
This oil painting is a portrait of artist Page Ogden capturing a moment in time when she was sitting at a table reading a book by American artist John Hardy.
Category
1970s American Realist John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Page ( Artist Proof )
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in New York, NY
John Hardy ( American, 1923 - 2014 ), "Page", A/P, Abstract Portrait Lithograph, 30.25 x 22.25, Late 20th Century
Colors: Black, Brown, White
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Lithograph
Mannequin
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: John Hardy, American (1923 - 2014)
Title: Mannequin
Year: circa 1977
Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: 275
Image Size: 26 ...
Category
1970s Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Lithograph
The Artist Nicholas Speralis
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in New York, NY
John Hardy (American 1923-2014), "The Artist Nicholas Speralis" , Abstract Figurative Lithograph, 30 x 22.50, 1979
Colors: Black, White
Category
1970s Abstract Impressionist John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Lithograph
Summer Clearance
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: John Hardy, American (1923 - 2014)
Title: Summer Clearance
Year: circa 1977
Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: 275
Image Size: 20 x 28 inches
Paper ...
Category
1970s Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Lithograph
Lingerie
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: John Hardy, American (1923 - 2014)
Title: LIngerie
Year: circa 1977
Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: 275
Image Size: 20 x 28 inches
Paper Size: 22...
Category
1970s Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Lithograph
"Bride", Lithograph by John Hardy
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: John Hardy
Title: Bride
Year: circa 1980
Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: 275, AP
Image Size: 20 x 28 inches
Paper Size: 22.5 in. x 30 in. (57.15 c...
Category
1980s Pop Art John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Lithograph
Trio
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: John Hardy, American (1923 - 2014)
Title: Trio
Year: circa 1977
Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: 275
Image Size: 26 x 20 inches
Paper Size: 30 in....
Category
1970s Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Lithograph
Day at the Dunes
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Day at the Dunes
John Hardy, American (1923–2014)
Date: 1975
Acrylic on Canvas, signed verso
Size: 61 x 97.25 inches
Category
1970s Contemporary John Hardy (Artist)
Materials
Oil
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