Drawings by L.S. Lowry
1912–80
This collection features drawings and sketches by L.S. Lowry along with his autograph book - featuring autographs and sketches made by L.S. Lowry over many years while visiting his friends. Also in the collection is a painting by Lowry's teacher from the Manchester College of Art, Pierre Adolphe Valette, who was an influential figure in Lowry's artistic career. These items belonged to family friends, Geoffrey S. and Alice Bennett and their son Geoffrey Eric Bennett who donated these materials to the Tate. All of these items have been digitised and are available to browse online.
- Collection Owner
- L.S. Lowry 1887–1976
- Collection
- Tate Archive
- Acquisition
- Donated by Geoffrey Eric Bennett and Rev. G. S. Bennett (father) to Tate Archive in November 1980.
- Reference
- TGA 8019
6 objects in this collection
- Title
- Drawings by L.S. Lowry
- Date
- 1912–80
- Description
- This collection features drawings and sketches by L.S. Lowry along with his autograph book - featuring autographs and sketches made by L.S. Lowry over many years while visiting his friends. Also in the collection is a painting by Lowry's teacher from the Manchester College of Art, Pierre Adolphe Valette, who was an influential figure in Lowry's artistic career. These items belonged to family friends, Geoffrey S. and Alice Bennett and their son Geoffrey Eric Bennett who donated these materials to the Tate. All of these items have been digitised and are available to browse online.
- Reference
- TGA 8019
Showing 6 objects
L.S. Lowry Drawing entitled ‘Mill at Farnworth’
1921
Geoffrey Eric Bennett b1939 Autograph book containing drawings and signatures
1948–80
L.S. Lowry Drawing entitled ‘The man who never was’
[1964]
L.S. Lowry, recipients: Geoffrey S. Bennett, Alice Bennett Sketches of heads and figures
04 April 1966
L.S. Lowry Framed drawing entitled ‘A Small Child’
1966
Pierre Adolphe Valette Oil painting of a street scene by Pierre Adolphe Valette (Backboard separate)
November 1912