The Lodging House by L.S. Lowry

Limited edition print of 500
Published by Reproprint
Complete with frame
Image size 13.5"x 21.0"

The term "Lowry lodging house" typically refers to The Lodging House, a famous artwork by the British artist L.S. Lowry, rather than a physical guest house or hotel currently in operation.
Artistic Significance
L.S. Lowry produced several versions of "The Lodging House" which depicted the transient lives of residents in shared housing during Britain's industrial era.
The 1921 Version: A chalk drawing on paper, currently part of the permanent collection at The Lowry art gallery in Salford.
The 1928 Version: A pencil drawing showing men gathered outside "Walton House" and "Hulme House," appearing to pass time before they can enter.
Oil Painting: Lowry also created a similar oil painting titled An argument outside a cheap lodging house, where they probably sleep three a room.
Historic Context
Lowry's work was inspired by real locations, such as Salford House on Bloom Street, which opened in 1894 as a "Model Lodging House" to house single males.
It cost approximately £15,000 to build and could accommodate up to 285 lodgers.
The work of Mr L.S. Lowry has become of great artistic and financial importance of recent years.

A selection of his prints and drawings can be viewed and bought here
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