Frederick Daniel Hardy - The Piano Tuner

1881

oil on canvas

Hardy was the son of a professional musician and studied at the Academy of Music (in Hanover Square) before turning to painting by 1846. Apart from its realism this painting is noted for its wonderful lighting effects.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Daniel_Hardy

http://www.artnet.com/artist/21106/frederick-daniel-hardy.html

http://www.rowlesfineart.co.uk/Frederick-Daniel-Hardy.html