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Market Scene, Northern Town (1939)

Market Scene, Northern Town (1939)

Oil on canvas

Although this scene is imagined, it is partly based on the market in Pendlebury. It is very light and bright with a lively throng of people and children enjoying the day. Lowry said, ‘I wanted to paint myself into what absorbed me. Natural figures would have broken the spell of it, so I made them half unreal… Had I drawn them as they are, it would not have looked like a vision.’
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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.

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