A data base was then compiled on where exactly the DNA was placed on the painting, as well as the title, size and rightful owner of the work. At the time, his son John had said Hart forgeries emerged occasionally but most of them were "so awful you'd spot them a mile off".
But Hart found himself unable to paint in December - soon after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. His family decided on Friday to cease his medication, John said yesterday. The works, some of which were 30 years old, capture a history of Australia, its people and their lifestyle.
But whether it was his sweeping landscapes or 30 seconds of television fame he became a household name in Australia and one of the most popular contemporary artists of our time.
Once a prolific painter he hadn't been able to lift a brush since December last year when he was diagnosed with the debilitating disease that causes muscle wastage. Using mainly oils and acrylics Pro Hart layered glazed scumbled and scratched or as he put it, chucked the paint on.
He also created sculptures with welded steel bronze and ceramics. Two years after marrying Raylee June Tonkin in Pro Hart was discovered by a gallery director in Adelaide and his first exhibition was a sellout.
He exhibited all over the world, including London, New York, Paris and Tokyo and also illustrated several books. Earlier this month much of his private collection was sold with prices ranging from seven to 45 thousand dollars.
The works some of them years-old capture a history of Australia its people and their lifestyle. Top Stories. Pro Hart Art. View all artworks. Beautiful Landscape Painting His Pro Hart paintings depict the vastness of the outback with its harsh yet beautiful landscape and sheep stations from where he grew up. His Royal Highness Pro has many achievements to add to his successes. Pro loved Australia, and Australia loved him. He will be greatly missed! To receive a newsletter, kindly key in your email address.
All Rights Reserved. His work hangs in collections all over the world. Agent Amanda Phillips says Hart was one of Australia's most renowned artists yet his paintings are not in the National Gallery of Australia. A spokeswoman for the National Gallery confirmed they had a "very limited collection" of Pro Hart's works although no paintings.
Hart is renowned for his unique 'cannon' technique, which he developed in Hart gained his widest recognition in Australia when he featured in a television carpet advertisement, painting a carpet with spaghetti, milk, wine and other foods. The Federal Member for Parkes , John Cobb, said Hart had been an inspirational figure in Broken Hill and helped to establish the town as one of the Australia's greatest artistic centres.
Prime Minister John Howard described Hart as a great artist whose portraits of the outback were instantly recognisable. He said Hart's artistic legacy was assured.
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