Welcome to the home of LS Lowry

Every purchase helps fund vital work in Salford and Greater Manchester Find Out More

Portrait of Ann (1957)

Portrait of Ann (1957)

Original Medium: Oil on board

A portrait of the mysterious Ann, whom Lowry would often talk of but whom no one seems to have met. She is likely to have been a composite of a number of different women he had known in his life. She appears unreal and detached, with a forbidding and cool expression.

View as

About ls lowry

LS Lowry (1887–1976) is one of Britain’s most iconic artists, best known for his evocative industrial landscapes and distinctive figures that populate scenes such as Going to the Match. A master observer of working-class life in northern England, Lowry also explored quieter moments through haunting seascapes and intimate portraits.

His signature use of a limited colour palette and stylised figures created a visual language that remains instantly recognisable. Many of his finest works, including Coming from the Mill and Yachts, are preserved in the acclaimed Lowry Collection in our Salford galleries.

Today, his legacy lives on through popular art prints, limited editions, and exhibitions that celebrate the enduring appeal of LS Lowry and his timeless vision of Britain.