L. S. Lowry

L. S. Lowry (1887–1976) was a British painter, printmaker and artist.

Also recorded as Lawrence Stephen Lowry; Stephen Lowry Laurence; L.S. Lowry; LS Lowry; L S Lowry; Laurence Stephen Lowry.

L. S. Lowry in brief

Born
1887
Died
1976
Known for
painter, printmaker and artist
Place of birth
Stretford
Contents

Overview

Born at Stretford in 1887, died at Glossop in 1976.

In detail

L. S. Lowry studied at Manchester School of Art, University of Salford and Manchester Metropolitan University. training under Pierre Adolphe Valette is recorded. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is painting, visual arts and graphics. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are landscape, genre and portrait. The authority associates the name with naïve art.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Manchester and Salford. Membership is recorded of Royal Academy of Arts.

Works named in the authority record are Going to the Match.

Work by L. S. Lowry is recorded in the collections of Auckland Art Gallery, Museum of Modern Art, Tate, National Gallery of Victoria and National Galleries Scotland.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “L. S. Lowry”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1354277: L. S. Lowry

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