L. S. Lowry
1887–1976 · British · 30 artworks
Naïve Art (Primitivism)SymbolismPost-ImpressionismExpressionismSimplified figuresLimited color paletteRepetitive formsIndustrial landscapesSocial realism
artist bio
L. S. Lowry was a British artist known for his depictions of industrial landscapes and urban life in the North West of England. His distinctive style captured the atmosphere of working-class communities and the impact of industrialization on the environment and its people.
what you'll learn
Studying Lowry's work allows students to explore themes of industrialization, urban life, and social commentary through a unique artistic lens. Students can analyze his use of simplified forms, limited color palettes, and repetitive figures to convey the atmosphere of his subjects.
related: Paul Gauguin, Henri Rousseau, Edward Hopper
30 artworks
Street in Pendelbury
1948
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Portrait of a Boy
1914
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Industrial Landscape
1955
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View of a Town
1936
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Landscape
1912
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Self Portrait
1925
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Derelict Building
1941
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The Arrest
1927
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Industrial Panorama
1953
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The Pond
1950
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An Organ Grinder
1934
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Boy in a Yellow Jacket
1935
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Peel Park, Salford
1927
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The Canal Bridge
1949
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A Manufacturing Town
1922
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Industrial Landscape, Ashton Under Lyne
1952
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Portrait of a House
1953
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Canal Scene near Accrington
1939
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Coming Home from the Mill
1928
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Head of a Man
1938
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St John's Church, Manchester
1938
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The Tollbooth, Glasgow
1947
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Piccadilly Gardens
1954
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The Mill Gates
1928
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Industrial Landscape. The Canal
1945
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Grantley Hall, near Ripon
1952
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Flowers in a Window
1956
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Early Morning
1954
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Huddersfield
1965
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A Street Scene (St Simon's Church)
1928
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