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Kevin Charles Hart, better known as Pro Hart, is a highly acclaimed artist and one of Australia's most renowned. He was born on a sheep property called "Larioona" in Broken Hill, New South Wales, in 1928. Despite being entirely self-taught, he quickly made a name for himself in the art world. In 1960, he held his first solo exhibition at the famous Bonython Galleries in North Adelaide, after being discovered by Kim Bonython. The exhibition was a huge success, with every piece selling out, solidifying his reputation as a gifted artist.

Pro Hart was affectionately nicknamed "Pro" because of his passion for invention and constant experimentation. In 1973, he illustrated "Poems of Henry Lawson," and the following year he illustrated "Poems of Banjo Patterson" for the Paul Hamlyn Group. The combined sales of these books exceeded 100,000 copies. In 1976, his illustrated biography, "The Art of Pro more...

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Pro Hart 'Dragon Fly II' oil on board, signed lower right, 39 x…

Dragon Fly II by Pro Hart

Pro Hart 'Dragon Fly II' oil on board, signed lower right, 39 x 29 cm c.1998

Hart, Kevin Charles 'Pro' (1928-2006), 'Mining Landscape', oil…

"Mining Landscape" by Kevin Hart

Hart, Kevin Charles 'Pro' (1928-2006), 'Mining Landscape', oil on board, signed lower left, titled on reverse, image size, 35 x 45 cm, framed & glazed, overall, 87 x 78 cm

Pro Hart (1928-2006). Where the station cook in terror nearly…

Snake Oil Baker

Pro Hart (1928-2006). Where the station cook in terror nearly every time he bakes / mixes up among the dough boys half a dozen poisonous snakes oil on artists board signed lower right, titled lower left 47.5 x 58 cm

Framed oil painting, Pro Hart, camping scene 1978, 45 cm x 30 cm

Campsite by Pro Hart

Framed oil painting, Pro Hart, camping scene 1978, 45 cm x 30 cm

Pro Hart 'The Camp Site 1997' oil on board, signed lower right,…

"The Camp Site" by Pro Hart (1997)

Pro Hart 'The Camp Site 1997' oil on board, signed lower right, 19 x 19 cm

Pro Hart (1928-2006). Abstraction 1971 oil on canvas unsigned.…

"Abstraction 1971" by Pro Hart

Pro Hart (1928-2006). Abstraction 1971 oil on canvas unsigned. 66 x 71 cm

Kevin Charles (Pro) Hart (1928-2006), The Yabby Catchers, oil…

The Yabby Catchers

Kevin Charles (Pro) Hart (1928-2006), The Yabby Catchers, oil on board, signed 'Pro Hart' lower right. 24 x 28.5 cm

Pro Hart 'Breakdown in a Country Town' oil on board, signed…

Country Breakdown

Pro Hart 'Breakdown in a Country Town' oil on board, signed lower left, 25 x 25 cm

Pro Hart 'Water Tank' oil on board, signed lower right, 50 x 59…

"Water Tank" by Pro Hart

Pro Hart 'Water Tank' oil on board, signed lower right, 50 x 59 cm

Kevin Charles (Pro) Hart (1928-2006) oil on board Swamp Birds,…

Swamp Birds by Pro Hart

Kevin Charles (Pro) Hart (1928-2006) oil on board Swamp Birds, signed 'Pro Hart' lower right, 24.5 cm x 29.5 cm

Pro Hart (1928 - 2006) 'Orchid' oil on board, signed lower…

Orchid Blooms

Pro Hart (1928 - 2006) 'Orchid' oil on board, signed lower right, dated 89 on left. 31.5 by 29.5 cm

Oil painting on good news bible, Pro Hart 1988 'Fruit Fly', 18…

Fruit Fly Bible

Oil painting on good news bible, Pro Hart 1988 'Fruit Fly', 18 x 10.5 cm, painted for Bert Taylor after an interview for Taylors Australia

Kevin Charles (Pro) Hart (1928-2006), Dragonfly, oil on…

Dragonfly Dreams

Kevin Charles (Pro) Hart (1928-2006), Dragonfly, oil on masonite, signed lower right, 29 cm x 39 cm

Pro Hart (1928-2006), Insect, oil on board, signed and dated…

"Insect" by Pro Hart

Pro Hart (1928-2006), Insect, oil on board, signed and dated 'Pro Hart' lower right, 22 x 29 cm

Pro Hart (1928-2006), Ants and Butterfly, oil on board, signed…

Ants and Butterfly

Pro Hart (1928-2006), Ants and Butterfly, oil on board, signed and dated 'Pro Hart' lower right, 22 x 29 cm

Pro Hart (1928-2006) 'Mining series' oil on board, signed &…

Mining Series by Pro Hart

Pro Hart (1928-2006) 'Mining series' oil on board, signed & dated 1985, 21 by18 cm.

Kevin Charles (Pro) Hart (1928-2006), oil on board 'Landscape…

Green Landscape

Kevin Charles (Pro) Hart (1928-2006), oil on board 'Landscape in green', signed lower left, 28.5 cm x 29 cm

Kevin Charles (Pro) Hart (1928-2006), Dragonfly, oil on…

Dragonfly Palette

Kevin Charles (Pro) Hart (1928-2006), Dragonfly, oil on artist's palette with paint brushes, signed 'Pro Hart' lower left, 57 x 44 cm

Pro Hart (1928 - 2006) Mining series 21 cm by 19 cm, oil on…

Mining Series by Pro Hart

Pro Hart (1928 - 2006) Mining series 21 cm by 19 cm, oil on board, signed lower right.

Kevin Charles (Pro) Hart (1928-2006)'Shed & Sheep', 1983, oil…

Sheep in Shed

Kevin Charles (Pro) Hart (1928-2006)'Shed & Sheep', 1983, oil on board, signed lower right, 24 cm x 29 cm

Hart, Kevin Charles (Pro) (1928-2006) 'Miner's Hut, Oil on…

"Miner's Hut" by Kevin Hart

Hart, Kevin Charles (Pro) (1928-2006) 'Miner's Hut, Oil on Board, Signed Lower Right, 29 X 19 Cm

Hart, Kevin Charles (Pro) (1928-2006) 'Housescape', oil on…

Housescape - Kevin Hart, oil on board

Hart, Kevin Charles (Pro) (1928-2006) 'Housescape', oil on board, signed lower right, 21.5 x 24 cm

Pro Hart (1928-2006) 'Flowers' 13 by 10 cm, oil on board…

Floral Initials

Pro Hart (1928-2006) 'Flowers' 13 by 10 cm, oil on board initialed lower right.

Pro Hart oil painting 29.5 cm x 20 cm, Ibis

Ibis in Oil

Pro Hart oil painting 29.5 cm x 20 cm, Ibis

Pro Hart 'Minescape', oil on tin dish

"Minescape" by Pro Hart

Pro Hart 'Minescape', oil on tin dish

Book, 'Waltzing Matilda', by a B Paterson. Illustrated by Pro…

Waltzing Matilda Illustrated and Signed by Pro Hart

Book, 'Waltzing Matilda', by a B Paterson. Illustrated by Pro Hart. Pub. Littlewood press, 1995. Together with signed drawing & 7 signed etchings by Pro Hart.

Kevin Charles 'Pro' Hart (1928-2006), Scurrying Ants, a painted…

Scurrying Ants Bucket by Pro Hart

Kevin Charles 'Pro' Hart (1928-2006), Scurrying Ants, a painted reclaimed bucket, signed Pro Hart, height 28 cm

A Pro Hart flower hand painted book framed and mounted on board…

Pro Hart Floral Book Art

A Pro Hart flower hand painted book framed and mounted on board 43 cm x 35.5 cm

Kevin Charles 'Pro' Hart, floral study, oil on bible cover,…

Kevin Charles 'Pro' Hart, floral study, oil on bible cover, signed lower right personally signed inscription to presentation page

Kevin Charles (Pro) Hart (1928-2006) Landscape oil on board,…

Pro Hart Landscape Oil on Board

Kevin Charles (Pro) Hart (1928-2006) Landscape oil on board,signed lower right,17 cm x 18 cm approx

Kevin Charles 'Pro' Hart, floral study, oil on bible cover,…

Kevin Charles 'Pro' Hart, floral study, oil on bible cover, signed lower right personally signed inscription to presentation page

Pro Hart 'Country Kids' artist proof coloured etching, signed…

"Country Kids" Etching by Pro Hart - Signed Artist Proof

Pro Hart 'Country Kids' artist proof coloured etching, signed by the artist, 17 x 20 cm

Pro Hart 'Back Streets, Broken Hill' handcoloured etching (A/P)…

"Back Streets, Broken Hill" by Pro Hart

Pro Hart 'Back Streets, Broken Hill' handcoloured etching (A/P) signed lower right, 20 x 17 cm

Pro Hart, signed poster, 'Wildflowers', 71 x 51 cm frame

Pro Hart Wildflowers Signed Poster

Pro Hart, signed poster, 'Wildflowers', 71 x 51 cm frame

Kevin Charles (Pro) Hart (1928 - 2006), (The Shearers), artist…

"The Shearers" by Pro Hart

Kevin Charles (Pro) Hart (1928 - 2006), (The Shearers), artist proof lithograph, signed in pencil lower right, 24 x 28 cm