LS Lowry Print: The Funeral Party (1953)LS Lowrys The Funeral Party is a poignant and thought provoking composition that captures both the communal and isolating aspects of the human experience. The mourners, depicted in Lowrys signature style, stand together yet appear emotionally disconnected, each absorbed in their own world. The artists sharp observational skills are evident in the small yet telling detailsmost notably, the man in the red tie, whom Lowry explained was being ostracised

Brighten your home with this velour cushion featuring LS Lowry’s Going to Work (1959)

Lowry captures a rare moment of leisure and joy

Manchester Spanish Line and others

moving through an ambiguous urban setting

Emma Goldman

The reverse is crafted from soft black velour and finished with a discreet zip fastening for everyday comfort

The merchants of Manchester were concerned about the high tariffs charged at Liverpool Docks and the excessive rates for transhipment of goods to Manchester

What is undeniable is the intensity of the portrait

while others interpret it as a reflection of Lowry’s own sense of isolation and struggle with depression

is an essential piece for collectors who appreciate Lowry’s ability to capture the heart of working-class life

000 in 1812 to 70

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