L.S. Lowry / Matchstick Men

Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887 - 1976) did several paintings nicknamed "Matchstick Men" paintings.  Some of the images are below.  He painted an industrial northern English landscape, bleak, dark and hopeless (to me).  But!  He incorporated dogs into his scenes of street life which makes them happy happy (to me).  Some examples below:



I like the 4 dogs visible around the main square - one of which is trying to jump up and play with another.  (Or attack.  But I say play).

One on a leash, one roaming free. 



At least 3 in the foreground, probably countless more back there with the masses.



At least four in that one.

There are many others in this same style, depicting the working classes at work and play with the industrial landscape as backdrop. 

I enjoy this style.  So many details to discover.  He did other styles of art as well, but, I like finding the "Matchstick Dogs" in his work so, I'll stick with those.  My tastes are simple.