Hardy Collection (page 7)

Common Yellow Crocus, from Floral Illustrations of the Seasons, pub
3472023 Common Yellow Crocus, from Floral Illustrations of the Seasons, pub. 1829 (hand coloured engraving) by Roscoe, Margaret (1786-1840); (add.info)

Sky-blue Commelina, from Floral Illustrations of the Seasons, pub
3472022 Sky-blue Commelina, from Floral Illustrations of the Seasons, pub. 1829 (hand coloured engraving) by Roscoe, Margaret (1786-1840); (add.info)

Common Yellow Crocus, from Floral Illustrations of the Seasons, pub
3472021 Common Yellow Crocus, from Floral Illustrations of the Seasons, pub. 1829 (hand coloured engraving) by Roscoe, Margaret (1786-1840); (add.info)

The Peacemaker, (oil on canvas)
658276 The Peacemaker, (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Heywood (1842-1933); 63.8x48.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Peacemaker. Heywood Hardy (1843-1933). Oil on canvas

An destitute, unmarried mother found exhausted on her way to the Workhouse with her baby
527878 An destitute, unmarried mother found exhausted on her way to the Workhouse with her baby. Scene reminiscent of a Thomas Hardy novel but one not uncommon in rural areas throughout the country

Study of a Locust, from Miscellaneous Sketches in Wrapper
XYC289251 Study of a Locust, from Miscellaneous Sketches in Wrapper (watercolour and pen and ink on paper) by Balugani, Luigi (1737-70); Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

The Meet, (oil on canvas)
989981 The Meet, (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Heywood (1842-1933); 91.4x122.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Meet. Heywood Hardy (1843-1933). Oil on canvas

Changing Horses, (oil on canvas)
990573 Changing Horses, (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Heywood (1842-1933); 50.8x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Changing Horses. Heywood Hardy (1842-1933). Oil on canvas

Christmas Day, 1867 (oil on panel)
1766682 Christmas Day, 1867 (oil on panel) by Hardy, George (1822-1909); 45.7x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Day. George Hardy (1822-1909). Oil on panel. Dated 1867

Portrait of the writer Thomas Hardy (1840-1928). Creator: Barraud
Portrait of the writer Thomas Hardy (1840-1928). Private Collection

Monument to Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy, on Blagdon Hill, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Monument to Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy, on Blagdon Hill, 1844. The Hardy Monument, on the summit of Black Down in Dorset, was erected by public subscription in memory of Vice Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy

George Hardy, 1860s. Creator: John & Charles Watkins
George Hardy, 1860s

Girl in daisy costume and matching hat, holdings posy of daisies. Artist: Florence Hardy Date: 1905

Christmas Girl by Florence Hardy
A little girl wearing a festive red fur-trimmed coat, hat and muff rather reminiscent of Father Christmas, poses in the snow making a picturesque winter scene. Date: c.1920

Social - Moreton Dorset
A typical village lane at Moreton, Dorset, model for the village near Talbothays in Thomas Hardys novel Tess of the dUrbervilles Date: 1906

Wessex - Moreton - Talbothay
Wessex scenery: Moreton, Dorset, model for the village near Talbothays in Thomas Hardys novel Tess of the dUrbervilles Date: 1906

WESSEX / PUDDLETOWN 1906
Wessex scenery: Puddletown, Dorset, model for Weatherbury in Thomas Hardys novel Far From the Madding Crowd Date: 1906

PUDDLETOWN / DORSET / 1906
Puddletown, Dorset (the model for Weatherbury in Thomas Hardys novel, Far From the Madding Crowd) Date: 1906

Dorset - Bere Regis - 1906
Dorset scenery: Bere Regis - Kingsbere in Thomas Hardys novel Tess of the dUrbervilles Date: 1906

Dorset - Moreton - Talbothay
Dorset scenery: Moreton - the village near Talbothays in Thomas Hardys Tess of the dUrbervilles Date: 1906

Blackmore Vale - Wessex
Blackmore Vale, Dorset: the setting for one of the episodes in Thomas Hardys novel, Jude the Obscure Date: 1906

THOMAS HARDY / STINSFORD
THOMAS HARDY Stinsford Church, Dorset, where the Hardy family are buried Date: 1848 - 1928

The Circling Year
January. Bucolic scenes from English country life throughout the year. Artist: Evelyn Stuart Hardy. Date: 1904

Great Barrier Reef and Hardy Reef, Australia
Aerial images from a private charter helicopter over the Great Barrier Reef and Hardy Reef, Australia

Great Barrier Reef and Hardy Reef, Australia
Aerial images from a private charter helicopter over the Great Barrier Reef and Hardy Reef, Australia

The Brass Bottle, a farcical play by F Anstey, at the Pleasure Gardens Theatre, Folkestone, previously at The Vaudeville Theatre, Mr Arthur Hardys Company

Portrait of the organist and composer James Nares (1715-1783), 1795. Creator: Hardy
Portrait of the organist and composer James Nares (1715-1783), 1795. Private Collection

Farmer, Staffordshire
Portrait of a farm worker in Staffordshire in winter. He has a craggy face, a large nose and wears a woolly hat pulled down over his ears Date: 1988

Thomas Hardy, 1920s, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Thomas Hardy, 1920s, (1935). Novelist and poet Hardy (1840-1928), regarded as one of the greatest of British writers. His books, set in the fictional county of Wessex, based on Dorset

Admiral Lord Nelson mortallly wounded on the Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, (1805), 1816
Admiral Lord Nelson mortallly wounded on the quarter deck of the Victory in the Battle of Trafalgar, (1805), 1816. Thomas Hardy with Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)

Peonies, c1887-1906, (1906). Creator: Dudley Hardy
Peonies, c1887-1906, (1906). Dudley Hardy (1867-1922). From " The Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours", edited by Charles Holme

Many Orchid Pink Rockroses Green Leaves Close up Macro

Purple geranium (cranesbills) macro

These small horses are the size of ponies, live long lives and are a hardy breed. They are often used a therapy animals because of their size and gentle nature

Canada, Saskatchewan, Great Sand Hills. Sand dune ripples and plants. Credit as: Mike Grandmaison / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

USA, New Mexico, White Sands National Monument. Abstract of agaves in white gypsum sand. Credit as: Jean Carter / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Thomas Hardy, (1929). British novelist and poet Hardy (1840-1928) is regarded as one of the greatest of British writers. His books, set in the fictional county of Wessex, based on Dorset

Poster for Thomas Hardys The Dynasts, 1919. Artist: Charless Ricketts
Poster for Thomas Hardys The Dynasts, 1919. The Dynasts by Thomas Hardy is an English-language drama in verse. From Modern Woodcuts and Lithographs by British and French Artists, by Geoffrey Holme

Try this pair, 1864. Artist: Frederick Daniel Hardy
Try this pair, 1864. Interior, a domestic scene showing a family testing a range of spectacles that a seller has brought to their house

Thomas Hardy, English novelist and poet, late 19th century
Thomas Hardy, English novelist, late 19th century. Hardys (1840-1928) first success came in 1874 with the publication of his novel Far from the Madding Crowd

Laurel and Hardy statue, Coronation Hall, Ulverston, Cumbria, 2009. Known locally as The Coro, Ulverstons Coronation Hall was built in the 1910s in commemoration of the coronation of King George V

Journal To-Day, edited by Jerome K. Jerome (Poster), 1895. Artist: Hardy, Dudley (1866-1922)
Journal To-Day, edited by Jerome K. Jerome (Poster), 1895. From a private collection

Poster for the Oper The Chieftain by A. Sullivan and F. C. Burnand, 1894. Artist: Hardy, Dudley (1866-1922)
Poster for the Oper The Chieftain by A. Sullivan and F. C. Burnand, 1894. From a private collection

Poster for the musical comedy A Gaiety Girl by Sidney Jones, 1894. Artist: Hardy, Dudley (1866-1922)
Poster for the musical comedy A Gaiety Girl by Sidney Jones, 1894. From a private collection

Poster for the Oper The Yeomen of the Guard by Gilbert and Sullivan, 1897. Artist: Hardy, Dudley (1866-1922)
Poster for the Oper The Yeomen of the Guard by Gilbert and Sullivan, 1897. From a private collection

Poster for the George Sims comedy Skipped by the Light of the Moon, 1896. Artist: Hardy, Dudley (1866-1922)
Poster for the George Sims comedy Skipped by the Light of the Moon, 1896. From a private collection

Portrait of the composer Wilhelm Cramer (1746-1799), 1794. Private Collection

The Garrison Met The Bombardment Bravely, 1902. Artist: Paul Hardy
The Garrison Met The Bombardment Bravely, 1902. The Siege of San Sebastian, (7 July - 8 September 1813), French Empire against Portugal and United Kingdom

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"Hardy: A Timeless Duo and a Lasting Legacy" From their iconic slapstick comedy to their unforgettable on-screen chemistry, Laurel and they have become synonymous with laughter and entertainment. In this publicity still from the motion picture "Flying Deuces" in 1939, we catch a glimpse of the duo's enduring charm. Rewinding back to 1928, we find Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy sharing a humorous moment with a police officer in the silent film "Leave Them Laughing. " Their ability to bring joy through their comedic timing was unparalleled. Throughout their career, Laurel and Hardy left an indelible mark on cinema history. This photograph captures them side by side - Stan Laurel on the left, Oliver Hardy on the right - showcasing not only their physical contrast but also highlighting how they complemented each other perfectly. But beyond the world of entertainment lies another kind of hardiness - that of nature itself. Thomas Hardy's literary works transport us to Wessex, as depicted in this map. His stories reflect resilience amidst adversity, much like Admiral Nelson and Captain Hardy during Trafalgar. In George Marshall and Raymond Carey's film "Pack Up Your Troubles, " released in 1932, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy once again prove why they are beloved worldwide. Their hilarious antics brought smiles even during challenging times. Speaking of hardiness in nature, Dunster in Somerset stands as a testament to endurance throughout time. Just like these ancient walls withstand centuries of change, so do our memories of Laurel and Hardy endure through generations. As we delve into history further back with Big Business (1929), we witness yet another example of their comedic genius at play. The way they navigate chaos while selling Christmas trees is nothing short of pure brilliance. Finally, Primula Auricula reminds us that hardiness can manifest itself even within delicate beauty. Much like this flower bred by fashion designer Sir Edwin "Hardy" Amies, Laurel and Hardy's impact on popular culture remains timeless.