What are facts about LS Lowry?

Answer 1

· Laurence Stephen Lowry (1 November 1887 - 23 February 1976)

· Was an English artist born in Barrett Street, Stretford, Lancashire.

· He had a distinctive style of painting and is best known for urban landscapes peopled with human figures often referred to as "matchstick men".

· He also painted mysterious unpopulated landscapes, brooding portraits, and the secret 'marionette' works, the latter only found after his death.

· A large collection of Lowry's work is on permanent public display in a purpose-built art gallery on Salford Quays, appropriately named The Lowry.

· Studied at Manchester Municipal College of Art

· Awarded the honorary degree of Master of Arts by the University of Manchester in 1945

· Age at Death: 88 years, 3 months and 22 days old