A painting by LS Lowry that seems apt for socially distanced times which has been included in a new online art exhibition. The picture, An Old Street, was painted in 1937. Credit: Angus Blackburn A PAINTING by LS Lowry that seems apt for socially distanced times has been included in a new online art exhibition. The picture, An Old Street, painted in 1937, features in the Art-tastic exhibition, which has begun its virtual run at St Andrews Museum in Fife. While the artist is known for his industrial landscapes and scenes with matchstick-like figures, the people in the painting keep their distance from each other.
A painting by LS Lowry that seems apt for socially distanced times has been included in a new online art exhibition.
The picture, An Old Street, painted in 1937, features in the Art-tastic exhibition, which has begun its virtual run at St Andrews Museum in Fife.
While the artist is known for his industrial landscapes and scenes crowded with matchstick-like figures, the people in the painting keep their distance from each other.
It was originally part of the collection belonging to Kirkcaldy linen manufacturer J W Blyth, the maternal grandfather of journalist and broadcaster Michael Portillo.
The painting once belonged to Michael Portillo’s grandfather (Ian West/PA)
A painting by LS Lowry that seems apt for socially distanced times has been included in a new online art exhibition.
The picture, An Old Street, painted in 1937, features in the Art-tastic exhibition, which has begun its virtual run at St Andrews Museum in Fife.
While the artist is known for his industrial landscapes and scenes crowded with matchstick-like figures, the people in the painting keep their distance from each other.
It was originally part of the collection belonging to Kirkcaldy linen manufacturer J W Blyth, the maternal grandfather of journalist and broadcaster Michael Portillo.
The painting once belonged to Michael Portillo’s grandfather (Ian West/PA)
A painting by LS Lowry that seems apt for socially distanced times has been included in a new online art exhibition.
The picture, An Old Street, painted in 1937, features in the Art-tastic exhibition, which has begun its virtual run at St Andrews Museum in Fife.
While the artist is known for his industrial landscapes and scenes crowded with matchstick-like figures, the people in the painting keep their distance from each other.
It was originally part of the collection belonging to Kirkcaldy linen manufacturer J W Blyth, the maternal grandfather of journalist and broadcaster Michael Portillo.
The painting once belonged to Michael Portillo’s grandfather (Ian West/PA)
Self Portrait, from the Peploe exhibition.
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A virtual exhibition to mark the 150th anniversary of Scottish colourist Samuel Peploe’s birth has been launched in Fife – with thanks due to a famous local linen magnate.
ONFife, Fife’s Cultural Trust, say Peploe’s pieces – with their vibrant paintwork and luminous settings – provide the perfect pick-me-up for the dark days of winter and these travel-restricted times.
With 46 of the artist’s paintings, Kirkcaldy Art Gallery currently has the biggest group of Peploes outside National Galleries Scotland, thanks principally to the superb collection of Kirkcaldy linen manufacturer J W Blyth, the maternal grandfather of journalist and broadcaster Michael Portillo.