He would be amused, even a bit bemused probably." Much of Laurence Stephen Lowry's art is characterised by matchstick figures and industrial landscapes and his work is often sold for millions at ...

Laurence Stephen Lowry, who died in 1976, is known for his depictions of working-class life in industrial parts of northern England. In the 1955 oil on canvas, the Queen's Head Inn is recognisable ...

A selection of artworks from the government's private collection are to go on show in Bradford next year to celebrate its 125th anniversary.

Two works hold the record auction sale price for a Lowry: The Football Match and Piccadilly Circus both sold for £5.6m in 2011. Born in 1887, Laurence Stephen Lowry gained recognition for his ...

It will be displayed at the Williamson alongside a selection of other works by the artist loaned from The Lowry in Salford, as well as private collections. Born Laurence Stephen Lowry in 1887 ...

Yet its new price tag falls some way behind those of Lowry's later works The Football Match (1949) and Piccadilly Circus (1960), which both sold for £5.6m in 2011. Laurence Stephen Lowry gained ...

“We know Lowry wore garments made in our factory throughout his life, and so if he were alive today, I’m convinced he wouldn’t shop anywhere else!” Lead image: Laurence Stephen ...

Born Laurence Stephen Lowry in Stretford in 1887, the artist became known for his depictions of industrial life across the North of England and a series of atmospheric seascapes. He produced more ...

Street Scene, Factory Gates was bought by a private UK buyer, it added. Born in 1887, Laurence Stephen Lowry gained recognition for his seemingly simple depictions of working-class life in the ...