Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Social Realist artist Lawrence Stephen Lowry. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Lawrence Stephen Lowry's 1963 oil on board painting, Untitled, is a landscape scene held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene harbor scene with a lone cyclist, small boats, and a large ship near a dark hill, set against a pale sky and calm water.
Technique & Style
Lowry employed contrasting brushstrokes, using thick, dark strokes for hills and buildings, while keeping the rest of the scene light and simple, creating a quiet, frozen moment.
Artist & collection
Artist
Laurence Stephen Lowry was an English artist. His drawings and paintings mainly depict Pendlebury, Lancashire as well as Salford and its vicinity.
