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Charles Martin Hardie

1858 - 1916

Quick Facts

  • Typical colors: gray
  • Topics explored:
    • civil rights movement
    • social justice
    • pittsburgh protest
    • 1960s america
    • american history
  • Top-ranked work: Two Cars Pass as Police For Barricade During Pittsburgh Peace March
  • Creative periods: mature period
  • Corpus themes:
    • documentary photography
    • hardie's pittsburgh series
  • Top 3 works:
    • Two Cars Pass as Police For Barricade During Pittsburgh Peace March
    • Marchers Reach Towards One Another During Pittsburgh Peace March
    • Four Individuals Stand of the Steps of the Federal Building During Pittsburgh Peace March
  • Born: 1858
  • Art period: 19th Century

early life and training

charles martin hardie, a prominent scottish artist, was born in east linton, east lothian, scotland in 1858. initially, he worked as a carpenter, following in his father's footsteps. however, his innate artistic inclination led him to the trustees' academy in edinburgh in 1876, marking the beginning of his prolific career.

artistic contributions

hardie's body of work is distinguished by:
  • the studio mirror, a testament to his skill in capturing the essence of scottish life.
  • portraits of robert burns and sir walter scott in imaginary historical scenes, showcasing his mastery of narrative art.
  • landscapes and genre scenes that reflect his versatility as an artist.

notable exhibitions and collections

hardie's work has been featured in various esteemed exhibitions, including: key works:

Questions & Answers

In which historical period did Charles Martin Hardie work?

Charles Martin Hardie worked in the 19th-Century period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

Where can I find statistics about Charles Martin Hardie's works?

The Stats page of Charles Martin Hardie presents statistics computed from the artist's artworks listed on this website.

Can I sort Charles Martin Hardie's artworks by color?

Charles Martin Hardie's works can be explored by color on the artist's Spectral Index page.