Introduction: L.S. Lowry - The Man and His Times - L.S. Lowry was an artist from the north of England. His full name was Laurence Stephen Lowry. He is known for his paintings of industrial scenes. Let's learn about his life and work., A Difficult Childhood (1887-1903) - Lowry was born in 1887 in Manchester. His mother wanted a delicate daughter, not a big boy like him. She showed him little affection. Lowry was shy and unhappy as a child., Early Artistic Struggles (1903-1915) - Lowry wanted to be an artist, but his mother wanted him to succeed in business. He became a clerk in 1903. He took art lessons with his uncle and later attended evening art classes. His family did not support his art., Developing His Artistic Voice (1915-1926) - Lowry continued to take evening art classes. In 1915, a tutor’s criticism made him change his style. He started painting dark figures on white backgrounds. His unique style began to develop., Gaining Recognition (1926-1939) - In 1926, a newspaper published some of his pictures. This helped him gain attention. He struggled in the 1930s, but his work started to get noticed. In 1939, he had a successful exhibition in London., A Time of Loss and Loneliness (1939-1948) - Lowry's mother died in 1939. He was very sad and felt lonely. He stayed in their house alone and painted. He helped young artists, paying for their education. He was an official war artist during the 1940s., Finding Success (1948-1976) - By 1948, Lowry was earning good money from his paintings. He moved to a nicer area and collected art. His work was shown in many exhibitions. In 1976, he had a big exhibition at the Royal Academy. He died that same year., Legacy (1976-present day) - Lowry’s work remains very popular. After he died, his paintings and life story became more well-known. Today, you can see his work in many galleries. He is remembered as an important artist who captured the industrial life of northern England.,

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