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Yachts (1959)

Yachts (1959)

Original Medium: Watercolour on paper

The sea is a topic to which Lowry returned time and again during his career, and it was the subject matter that his mother liked best. This beach scene seems bright and cheerful, with the people on the shore enjoying some free time. Only the hunched-over figure in black on the right seems lost in thought.
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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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