Stock no. 1143884 · Ref. A4582
Oil on Canvas by Thomas Bush Hardy (1842-1897)
19th Century
Sold
No longer available- Period
- 19th Century
- Dimensions
- H 50 cm · W 70 cm
- Reference
- A4582
- Stock no.
- 1143884
- Status
- Sold
Catalogue note
This Thomas Hardy harbour scene is typical of his work with much detail and atmosphere.
It depicts a harbour scene at dawn with many people, probably workers, moving toward the landed ships.
The painting is in good condition with no losses or damage to the canvas.
Original wooden frame with gilt gesso decoration.
Biography:
Hardy was born in Sheffield, Yorkshire, on 3 May 1842. As a young man he travelled extensively in the Netherlands and Italy.
In 1884 Hardy was elected a Member of the Royal Society of British Artists. He exhibited with the Society and also at the Royal Academy.His paintings feature coastal scenes in England and the Netherlands, the French Channel ports and the Venetian Lagoon.
He died on 15 December 1897 in Maida Vale, London, and was buried in an unmarked grave on the eastern side of Highgate Cemetery.
Hardy had nine children. His son, Dudley Hardy, was a painter, illustrator and poster designer. His daughter, Dorothy, received an MBE after working as a nurse in the First World War.
`The canvas without frame measures 60cm X 39cm.
Please contact us to discuss collection or deivery to the UK mainland or overseas.
Payment by bank transfer. Paypal or by card over the phone
It depicts a harbour scene at dawn with many people, probably workers, moving toward the landed ships.
The painting is in good condition with no losses or damage to the canvas.
Original wooden frame with gilt gesso decoration.
Biography:
Hardy was born in Sheffield, Yorkshire, on 3 May 1842. As a young man he travelled extensively in the Netherlands and Italy.
In 1884 Hardy was elected a Member of the Royal Society of British Artists. He exhibited with the Society and also at the Royal Academy.His paintings feature coastal scenes in England and the Netherlands, the French Channel ports and the Venetian Lagoon.
He died on 15 December 1897 in Maida Vale, London, and was buried in an unmarked grave on the eastern side of Highgate Cemetery.
Hardy had nine children. His son, Dudley Hardy, was a painter, illustrator and poster designer. His daughter, Dorothy, received an MBE after working as a nurse in the First World War.
`The canvas without frame measures 60cm X 39cm.
Please contact us to discuss collection or deivery to the UK mainland or overseas.
Payment by bank transfer. Paypal or by card over the phone
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