Definition

Proper noun 1. Malcolm Lowry: An English novelist, best known for his 1947 novel Under the Volcano. 2. L. S. Lowry: An English painter, famous for his depictions of industrial urban landscapes in Northwest England, characterized by stylized human figures known as "matchstick men."

Examples

• Malcolm Lowry:

  • The complexity of Under the Volcano establishes Lowry as a major modernist writer.
  • Scholars often study Lowry's themes of addiction and existential despair.

• L. S. Lowry:

  • The art gallery has a dedicated collection of works by Lowry.
  • Lowry's painting Going to the Match is an iconic image of British life.

Advanced Usage

• The term "a Lowry" can refer to a painting or artwork created by L. S. Lowry.
  • The museum just acquired an early Lowry.
• "Lowryesque" is an adjective used to describe scenes, artwork, or atmospheres reminiscent of L. S. Lowry's style—often featuring industrial settings, crowds, and a distinct, somewhat bleak palette.
  • The foggy, post-industrial townscape had a distinctly Lowryesque quality.

Variants and Related Words

• Lowrian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Malcolm Lowry's literary work, especially its psychological depth and symbolic complexity.
  • The novel's dense, allusive prose is truly Lowrian.

Synonyms

• For L. S. Lowry: Industrial painter, urban landscape artist.
• For Malcolm Lowry: Novelist, author, writer.

Notes on Usage

• As a proper noun referring to specific individuals, "Lowry" is always capitalized.
• Context is essential to determine which figure is being referenced. In literary contexts, it typically refers to Malcolm Lowry; in artistic contexts, to L. S. Lowry.

Noun

1. English novelist (1909-1957)
2. English painter (1887-1976)