Introduction This eBook aims to help you understand the works of the great northern artist Laurence Stephen Lowry. This world renowned artist was famous for painting his match stalk men and dogs. These child-like paintings made Lowry a household name. But what made him paint what he did at the time and what made him change from painting such crowded scenes to landscapes were there was no people at all? LS Lowry was quite unique for the period and to understand and appreciate his art one needs to comprehend not only the characteristics of the artist but his personal circumstances and his surroundings. Lowry didn’t just tell us something about himself he also revealed to us the way of life of the people of Manchester during the period. By the time you have read this eBook your knowledge of L. S Lowry’s works will enable you to spot a Lowry or Lowry style and you will appreciate and see his work in a different light.