Bert Hardy Landscape Photography

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.

Artist: Bert Hardy

Bert HardyFlying High, 1947

$495

Flying High

By Bert Hardy

Located in London, GB

The British actress Valerie Hobson in a Tiger Moth aeroplane during a flying lesson. Original Publication: Picture Post – 4490 – Valerie Hobson Learns to Fl...

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1940s Modern Bert Hardy Landscape Photography

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Silver Gelatin

H. Armstrong RobertsRainy Time Square (1953) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized, 1953 (Printed Later)

$1,340

H 30 in W 40 in

Rainy Time Square (1953) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized

By H. Armstrong Roberts

Located in London, GB

Rainy Time Square (1953) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Alamy) Two silhouetted women at bus stop under umbrellas in Time Square, Manhattan,...

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1950s Modern Bert Hardy Landscape Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Press Agency ROLThe Champs Elysées Paris under Construction, Silver Gelatin B and W Photography, 1928

$450

H 4.33 in W 6.3 in D 0.01 in

The Champs Elysées Paris under Construction, Silver Gelatin B and W Photography

By Press Agency ROL

Located in Atlanta, GA

An original silver gelatin black and white photograph by Press Agency ROL, Paris, August 1928. The iconic Champs-Élysées in Paris is under construction. Features: Original silver gel...

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1920s Modern Bert Hardy Landscape Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Huntington WitherillMission San Xavier Del Bac, Tucson Arizona, 1981

$1,150

H 20.15 in W 23.75 in D 1 in

Mission San Xavier Del Bac, Tucson Arizona

By Huntington Witherill

Located in San Francisco, CA

This Photograph titled "Mission San Xavier Del Bac, Tucson Arizona" is a gelatin silver print by noted American photographer Huntington Witherill, born ...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Bert Hardy Landscape Photography

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Silver Gelatin

H. Armstrong RobertsNude Portrait - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized, 2020

$1,340

H 40 in W 30 in

Nude Portrait - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized

By H. Armstrong Roberts

Located in London, GB

Nude Portrait - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by Boyan Dimitrov/Alamy) A woman poses for a nude studio portrait. Additional Information: Unframed Paper Size: 3...

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1960s Modern Bert Hardy Landscape Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Black and White

H. Armstrong RobertsTheatre (1960) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized, 1960 (Printed Later)

$1,340

H 40 in W 30 in

Theatre (1960) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized

By H. Armstrong Roberts

Located in London, GB

Theatre (1960) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Alamy) A theater audience view from the stage conductor in the orchestra pit, circa 1960s. A...

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1960s Modern Bert Hardy Landscape Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Hal moraySun Beams Into Grand Central Station (1930) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print, 1930 (Printed Later)

$1,617

H 40 in W 60 in

Sun Beams Into Grand Central Station (1930) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print

By Hal moray

Located in London, GB

Sun Beams Into Grand Central Station (1930) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Hal Morey/Getty Images) Beams of sunlight streaming through the windows ...

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1930s Modern Bert Hardy Landscape Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

H. Armstrong RobertsTicket Counter (1961) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized, 1961 (printed 2020)

$1,580

H 40 in W 60 in

Ticket Counter (1961) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized

By H. Armstrong Roberts

Located in London, GB

Ticket Counter (1961) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Alamy) Railroad ticket counter at Pennsylvania Station, ...

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1960s Modern Bert Hardy Landscape Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

H. Armstrong RobertsThe Washington Monument (1960) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized, 1960 (Printed Later)

$1,340

H 40 in W 30 in

The Washington Monument (1960) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized

By H. Armstrong Roberts

Located in London, GB

The Washington Monument (1960) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Alamy) The Washington Monument seen from Lincoln Memorial Washington DC USA, ...

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1960s Modern Bert Hardy Landscape Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

H. Armstrong RobertsBrooklyn Bridge Tugboat (1953) Archival Pigment Print - Oversized, 1953 (Printed Later)

$1,580

H 40 in W 60 in

Brooklyn Bridge Tugboat (1953) Archival Pigment Print - Oversized

By H. Armstrong Roberts

Located in London, GB

Brooklyn Bridge Tug Boat (1953) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts) Downtown skyline manhattan seen through cables of Brooklyn Bridge tug boat i...

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1950s Modern Bert Hardy Landscape Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

H. Armstrong RobertsShanghai Backstreet (1926) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized, 1926 (Printed Later)

$1,340

H 30 in W 40 in

Shanghai Backstreet (1926) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized

By H. Armstrong Roberts

Located in London, GB

Shanghai Backstreet (1926) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Alamy) Silhouettes in a Chinese backstreet, Shanghai, China, circa 1926. Additio...

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1920s Modern Bert Hardy Landscape Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

H. Armstrong RobertsPennsylvania Station (1930) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized, 1930 (Printed Later)

$1,340

H 30 in W 40 in

Pennsylvania Station (1930) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized

By H. Armstrong Roberts

Located in London, GB

Pennsylvania Station (1930) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Alamy) Sun rays streaming through the windows...

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1930s Modern Bert Hardy Landscape Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Joseph McKeownNeed For Speed (1954) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print, 1954 (Printed Later)

$1,800

H 40 in W 60 in

Need For Speed (1954) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print

By Joseph McKeown

Located in London, GB

Need For Speed (1954) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Joseph McKeown/Picture Post/Getty Images) 17th July 1954: Argentinian racer Juan Manuel Fangio (1911 - 1995) chalks up ...

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1950s Modern Bert Hardy Landscape Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Bert Hardy landscape photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Bert Hardy landscape photography available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Bert Hardy in silver gelatin print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1940s and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Bert Hardy landscape photography, so small editions measuring 12 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Michael Ormerod, Norman Parkinson, and Tim Graham. Bert Hardy landscape photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $495 and tops out at $1,617, while the average work can sell for $1,056.