L.S. Lowrys matchstick men have become one of the most readily recognised images in 20th-century British art. His vivid and faithful portrayal of the industrial north has led to his adoption as the peoples artist, though art historians and criticsMoreL.S.
Lowrys matchstick men have become one of the most readily recognised images in 20th-century British art. His vivid and faithful portrayal of the industrial north has led to his adoption as the peoples artist, though art historians and critics have sought for years to analyse his significance and appeal.