L.S. Lowry
(1887-1976), PainterLaurence Stephen ('L.S.') Lowry
Sitter in 22 portraits
Artist of 2 portraits
Lowry is renowned for his industrial landscapes of northern England, peopled with matchstick figures, and for his reclusive private life. He was born in Rusholme, Manchester and studied at Manchester School of Art (1905-15) under Adolf Valett, whose view of urban Mancunian smog may have influenced him, and Salford College of Art (1915-25). He worked as a rent-collector and painted in his spare time. He was elected a Royal Academician in 1962, and given the freedom of the City of Salford in 1965.
by Sefton Samuels
colour print on card mount, 6 September 1975
NPG x1457
by Derry Moore, 12th Earl of Drogheda
bromide fibre print, 1975
NPG x126964
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