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L. S. Lowry
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Fan account of Laurence Stephen Lowry, known for paintings of industrial districts of North West England in the mid-20th century.
1887-1976
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Still Life https://www.wikiart.org/en/l-s-lowry/still-life-1906
This still life painting, attributed to the collection inspired by L.S. Lowry, features a realistic portrayal of apples spilling out of a tattered paper bag, embodying a strong use of chiaroscuro. The artist's technique captures the rich textures and earthy tones, evoking a sense of simplicity and introspection.
December 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Castle on the Sands http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/lowry-castle-on-the-sands-p03273
date inscribed Presented by Ganymed Press 1979
December 2, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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The Mission Room https://www.wikiart.org/en/l-s-lowry/the-mission-room-1937
The Mission Room
December 2, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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Francis Terrace, Salford http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/lowry-francis-terrace-salford-p03277
date inscribed Presented by Ganymed Press 1979
December 1, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Industrial City https://www.wikiart.org/en/l-s-lowry/industrial-city-1948
"Industrial City" by L.S. Lowry captures the bustling, smoke-filled atmosphere of a mid-20th century Northern English industrial town, with its distinctive mill buildings and chimneys stretching into the hazy sky. Lowry's unique style features matchstick figures and a somber palette, highlighting the everyday life and hustle of the working-class during the industrial era.
December 1, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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An Organ Grinder https://www.wikiart.org/en/l-s-lowry/an-organ-grinder-1934
L.S. Lowry's "An Organ Grinder" depicts a busy street scene, capturing the essence of industrial Northern England with his signature "matchstick men" figures. The painting highlights everyday life, using muted tones and distinctive urban architecture set against a backdrop of a smoky skyline.
December 1, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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A River Bank https://www.wikiart.org/en/l-s-lowry/a-river-bank-1947
"A River Bank" by L.S. Lowry captures the industrial landscape of Northern England with its iconic smoke-filled sky and redbrick mills. The painting showcases Lowry's distinctive style of portraying bustling industry with simplified, almost abstract figures and structures.
November 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Meeting Point https://www.wikiart.org/en/l-s-lowry/meeting-point-1965
"Meeting Point" by L.S. Lowry captures a scene of people converging around a brick building, characterized by the artist's distinct, elongated figures and minimalistic color palette. Lowry's work often depicts everyday industrial life in England, conveying a sense of community and the rhythm of urban existence.
November 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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A Street Scene (St Simon's Church) https://www.wikiart.org/en/l-s-lowry/a-street-scene-st-simons-church-1928
This artwork, titled "A Street Scene (St Simon's Church)," captures the somber yet bustling essence of industrial Britain with its portrayal of St. Simon's Church set against the backdrop of factories and smokestacks. Created by L.S. Lowry, known for his distinctive depictions of the urban working class, the painting employs muted tones to emphasize the architecture amidst the hustle of everyday life.
November 30, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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A River Bank https://www.wikiart.org/en/l-s-lowry/a-river-bank-1947
"A River Bank" by L.S. Lowry captures the industrial landscape of Northern England with its iconic smoke-filled sky and redbrick mills. The painting showcases Lowry's distinctive style of portraying bustling industry with simplified, almost abstract figures and structures.
November 29, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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The Bedroom, Pendlebury https://www.wikiart.org/en/l-s-lowry/the-bedroom-pendlebury-1940
The Bedroom, Pendlebury
November 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Still Life https://www.wikiart.org/en/l-s-lowry/still-life-1906
This still life painting, attributed to the collection inspired by L.S. Lowry, features a realistic portrayal of apples spilling out of a tattered paper bag, embodying a strong use of chiaroscuro. The artist's technique captures the rich textures and earthy tones, evoking a sense of simplicity and introspection.
November 29, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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The Park https://www.wikiart.org/en/l-s-lowry/the-park-1946
L.S. Lowry's "The Park" depicts a bustling, bird's-eye view of an urban park scene, surrounded by red-brick houses and set against the backdrop of an industrial cityscape with prominent smokestacks. The painting captures the daily life of mid-20th century Northern England, showcasing Lowry's unique style of simplified figures and muted color palette.
November 28, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Lake Landscape https://www.wikiart.org/en/l-s-lowry/lake-landscape-1950
"Lake Landscape," from the collection attributed to L.S. Lowry, depicts a serene and brooding landscape of rolling hills and tranquil waters, rendered in a palette of muted greys and whites. The harmonious composition and restrained colors capture the contemplative and distinct style that Lowry is renowned for, contrasting his usual industrial scenes with a more natural subject.
November 28, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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A Fight https://www.wikiart.org/en/l-s-lowry/a-fight-1935
This painting by L.S. Lowry captures a street scene with two men engaged in a scuffle, surrounded by onlookers dressed in typical industrial-era clothing. The stark figures and simple lines are characteristic of Lowry's distinctive style, which often depicted scenes from working-class life in Northern England.
November 28, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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Two Figures https://www.wikiart.org/en/l-s-lowry/two-figures
"Two Figures" by L.S. Lowry depicts a simplistic, yet evocative scene of two stylized figures walking, characterized by bold, expressive brush strokes and a limited color palette. Lowry is renowned for his distinctive portrayal of industrial scenes in northern England, often focusing on the everyday moments of ordinary people.
November 27, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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A Street Scene (St Simon's Church) https://www.wikiart.org/en/l-s-lowry/a-street-scene-st-simons-church-1928
This artwork, titled "A Street Scene (St Simon's Church)," captures the somber yet bustling essence of industrial Britain with its portrayal of St. Simon's Church set against the backdrop of factories and smokestacks. Created by L.S. Lowry, known for his distinctive depictions of the urban working class, the painting employs muted tones to emphasize the architecture amidst the hustle of everyday life.
November 27, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Mountain Lake https://www.wikiart.org/en/l-s-lowry/mountain-lake-1943
"Mountain Lake" by L.S. Lowry presents a moody, contemplative landscape, framed by dark, undulating hills and a centrally placed white lake. The textured surface and subdued palette evoke a sense of isolation and tranquility, typical of Lowry's exploration of place and emotion.
November 27, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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Winter in Pendlebury, Manchester https://www.wikiart.org/en/l-s-lowry/winter-in-pendlebury-manchester-1943
Winter in Pendlebury, Manchester
November 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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The Mill Gates https://www.wikiart.org/en/l-s-lowry/the-mill-gates-1928
"The Mill Gates" by L.S. Lowry captures a scene of industrial life, depicting workers gathered around the entrance to a factory under a gray, smoky sky. Lowry’s signature style incorporates lots of detail and muted colors, reflecting the atmosphere of mid-20th-century Northern England.
November 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Study for ‘Dwellings, Ordsall Lane, Salford’ http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/lowry-study-for-dwellings-ordsall-lane-salford-n06027
date inscribed Presented by the artist 1951
November 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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Clifton Junction, Evening https://www.wikiart.org/en/l-s-lowry/clifton-junction-evening-1910
Clifton Junction, Evening
November 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Portrait of a Boy https://www.wikiart.org/en/l-s-lowry/portrait-of-a-boy-1914
The "Portrait of a Boy" features a somber, introspective young man rendered with muted tones characteristic of L.S. Lowry's unique style. Amidst his renowned industrial scenes, this piece showcases Lowry's skill in capturing human expression and emotion.
November 25, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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The Old House, Grove Street, Salford http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/lowry-the-old-house-grove-street-salford-n05992
date inscribed Purchased 1951
November 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Francis Terrace, Salford http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/lowry-francis-terrace-salford-p03277
date inscribed Presented by Ganymed Press 1979
November 24, 2025 at 3:45 PM