L.S. Lowry’s paintings are celebrated for their distinctive depictions of industrial Britain, characterised by muted palettes, simplified forms and his iconic ‘matchstick’ figures. Capturing the daily life of Northern mill towns, his works often feature bustling streets, factories and terraced houses. Lowry’s unique blend of realism and naïve style is evident in works such as Going to the Match (1953) and The Mill, Pendlebury (1943). His use of flattened perspective and minimal detail lends his paintings a timeless quality, cementing his status as one of Britain’s most recognisable and beloved artists.