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British, Animal Painter. He painted equestrian, hunting and genre scenes often set in the 18th century. He was also a distinguished portraitist. In 1864, Hardy went to Paris to study at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. He returned to England in 1870. His career flourished and he was elected a member of several societies. Famed for his sensitive portrayal of animals, Hardy was invited to many country estates and commissioned by several distinguished patrons.
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