A Procession by L.S. Lowry
Blitzed Site by L.S. Lowry
Cranes and Ships, Glasgow Docks by L.S. Lowry
Huddersfield by L.S. Lowry
Industrial Landscape: The Canal by L.S. Lowry
Street Scene by L.S. Lowry
Swinton Moss by L.S. Lowry
The Cripples by L.S. Lowry
Mountain Lake by L.S. Lowry
The Bedroom, Pendlebury by L.S. Lowry
The Doctor's Visit by L.S. Lowry
The Floating Bridge, Southampton by L.S. Lowry

Where to See L.S. Lowry

42 museums worldwide

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About L.S. Lowry

British · 1887–1976 · naïve art

Worked as a rent collector until sixty-five, painted industrial Lancashire in five colours, and refused more honours than any British artist in history.

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L.S. Lowry's works are held in 42 museums worldwide, including The Lowry, Tate, and Yale Center for British Art.

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🇦🇺 Australia

1 museum

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

39 museums

🇺🇸 United States

2 museums

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where can I see ls lowry paintings?
    L.S. Lowry's works can be seen at The Lowry, Manchester Art Gallery, Tate, and 2 other museums worldwide.
  • Who is L.S. Lowry?
    Laurence Stephen Lowry was an artist who painted scenes from the Greater Manchester area in north-west England. He is best known for his industrial scenes.
  • Ls lowry best paintings?
    One of L.S. Lowry's paintings is titled 'Coming from the Mill'. It depicts factory workers pouring from a mill in Salford and is captured in muted colours.
  • Who was ls lowry?
    Laurence Stephen Lowry drew and painted scenes from the Greater Manchester area, in north-west England, close to where he lived. He is known for his depictions of industrial life.
  • Ls lowry art style?
    L.S. Lowry's style uses simplified figures, often referred to as 'matchstick people', that are full of movement. He often painted directly onto the canvas without preliminary sketches, using muted colours to capture industrial scenes with sympathy and charm.
  • When did ls lowry paint?
    L.S. Lowry painted 'Coming from the Mill'. The painting depicts factory workers.

Sources

Where to See guide aggregates verified holdings of L.S. Lowry's works across the following collections.

  1. [1] museum Kettle's Yard Used for: museum holdings.
  2. [2] museum Government Art Collection Used for: museum holdings.
  3. [3] museum Ulster Museum Used for: museum holdings.
  4. [4] museum National Galleries Scotland Used for: museum holdings.
  5. [5] museum Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Used for: museum holdings.
  6. [6] museum Harris Museum Used for: museum holdings.
  7. [7] book Beard, Lee, 1973- author, Butler, Adam, author; Van Cleave, Claire, author; Fortenberry, Diane, author; Stirling, Susan, author, Beard, Lee, 1973- author, Butler, Adam, author; Van Cleave, Claire, author; Fortenberry, Diane, author; Stirling, Susan, author - The Art Book_ New Edition, Mini Format Used for: biography.
  8. [8] book Masterpieces of western art : a history of art in 900 individual studies from the Gothic to the present day Used for: biography.
  9. [9] book Beckett, Wendy, Sister Wendy's odyssey : a journey of artistic discovery Used for: biography.

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