LS Lowry - 'Oldfield Road Dwellings, Salford' Framed Print & Mount, 42 x 52cm, Grey
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LS Lowry - 'Oldfield Road Dwellings, Salford' Framed Print & Mount, 42 x 52cm, Grey
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A reproduction of Lowry's 1929 work 'Oldfield Road Dwellings, Salford'. This archival giclee print has a cotton core mount in a handmade and hand-finished sustainably sourced solid ash wood frame. Made in the UK by museum specialists and printed on heavyweight, matt-smooth fine art paper, it's ready to hang on your wall. Originally a pencil drawing produced in 1929, the dwellings were built in 1893 by the Yorkshire and Lancashire Railway Company and contained sixty properties. Lowry has captured the magnificent architecture of the building which was rounded at one end. This print is colour and tone matched to the original. Laurence Stephen Lowry was born in Stretford, Lancashire in 1887. He began to draw at the age of 8 and at 15 began attending private painting classes. On leaving school in 1904, Lowry began work in Manchester as a clerk with a firm of chartered accountants. He studied painting and drawing in the evenings at the Municipal College of Art (1905-15) and at Salford School of Art (1915-25). Despite his unusually long period as an art student, Lowry considered himself to be a self-taught artist. Lowry is best known for his paintings of industrial landscapes of the north of England. Have you thought about wall hooks and fittings?
Our Stylist Says
I really like the LS Lowry print - its monochrome palette makes it a versatile piece that can add an artistic, urban vibe to various interiors. It works particularly well in contemporary or minimalist spaces where the grey tones can complement a neutral colour scheme, but it can also bring a nostalgic touch to more eclectic or vintage-inspired rooms. Practical styling tips include pairing it with simple, clean-lined furniture to let the artwork stand out, or arranging it alongside other monochrome prints for a cohesive gallery wall. Its size makes it ideal for hung above a sofa or console table, creating a focal point without overwhelming the space.
Clara Reynolds
Flitch Interior Stylist
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