Two Renoirs Stolen as Art Thefts Hit France, Australia
Thieves targeted the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, stealing four paintings in a pre-dawn break-in, with police pursuing suspects after security footage showed artworks being cut from frames. Separately, a home in Woodville South, Australia, was broken into and two original Pro Hart paintings—plus other items—were stolen, and authorities are seeking tips to recover them.
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About Pro Hart
Kevin Charles "Pro" Hart, MBE, was an Australian artist, born in Broken Hill, New South Wales, who was considered the father of the Australian Outback painting movement and his works are widely admired for capturing the true spirit of the outback. He grew up on his family's sheep farm in Menindee and was nicknamed "Professor" during his younger days, when he was known as an inventor.
Everything about Pro Hart →- Occupation
- painter, artist
- Citizenship
- Australia
- Born
- May 30, 1928
- Died
- March 28, 2006