Are there any Lowry paintings in London?

This is one of Lowry’s rare paintings of London. He obviously enjoyed the patterns made by the designs on the advertising billboards, and the brand names and slogans that appear with various degrees of legibility.

How can I tell if my Lowry is real?

The signature in the margin is by Lowry. The combination of the inclusion or exclusion of the signature, Fine Art Trade Guild Stamp and edition number are all indicators of whether the print is genuine or not. An edition number from a Lowry print indicating this is print 50 from an edition of 75.

How many LS Lowry paintings are there?

During his life Lowry made about 1,000 paintings and over 8,000 drawings.

Why did Lowry become famous?

Lowry is famous for painting scenes of life in the industrial districts of North West England in the mid-20th century. He developed a distinctive style of painting and is best known for his urban landscapes peopled with human figures, often referred to as “matchstick men”.

Is Lowry a Victorian artist?

Laurence Stephen Lowry was a famous English painter. He was born on 1 November 1887, during the Victorian age. In 1909, Lowry and his parents moved to a more urban area, called Pendlebury, which had many factories and textiles mills.

Who is Laurence Lowry?

Laurence Stephen Lowry RBA RA (1 November 1887 – 23 February 1976) was an English artist. Many of his drawings and paintings depict Pendlebury, Lancashire, where he lived and worked for more than 40 years, and also Salford and its surrounding areas.

What is Lowry famous for painting?

Lowry is famous for painting scenes of life in the industrial districts of North West England in the mid-20th century. He developed a distinctive style of painting and is best known for his urban landscapes peopled with human figures often referred to as “matchstick men”.

Where was Lowry’s first exhibition?

On 26 June 2013 a major retrospective opened at the Tate Britain in London, his first at the Tate, and in 2014 his first solo exhibition outside the UK was held in Nanjing, China. Lowry was born on 1 November 1887 at 8 Barrett Street, Stretford, which was then in Lancashire.

Where did Lowry live in Lancashire?

Lawrence Stephen Lowry. Laurence Stephen Lowry RBA RA (1 November 1887 – 23 February 1976) was an English artist. Many of his drawings and paintings depict Pendlebury, Lancashire, where he lived and worked for more than 40 years, and also Salford and its surrounding areas.