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lowry

/ˈlaʊ.ri/

Traduction: Nom propre désignant un patronyme, connu notamment grâce au peintre anglais Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887-1976), célèbre pour ses scènes industrielles, et au romancier anglais Malcolm Lowry (1909-1957), auteur du roman «Au-dessous du volcan».

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C1formalcommon/ˈlaʊ.ri/

indénombrable · nom propre

A proper noun referring to a surname, notably associated with the English painter Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887–1976), known for his industrial scenes, and the English novelist Malcolm Lowry (1909–1957), author of 'Under the Volcano'.

  • 🇫🇷Nom propre désignant un patronyme, connu notamment grâce au peintre anglais Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887-1976), célèbre pour ses scènes industrielles, et au romancier anglais Malcolm Lowry (1909-1957), auteur du roman «Au-dessous du volcan».
  1. English painter B2 formal british art

    L.S. Lowry (1887–1976), an English painter known for his distinctive style of depicting industrial landscapes and matchstick figures.

    • Lowry's paintings often feature factories and crowded streets.
    • The gallery is hosting an exhibition of Lowry's work.
    • His matchstick figures are instantly recognizable.

    🇫🇷Lowry (peintre anglais)

  2. English novelist B2 formal british art

    Malcolm Lowry (1909–1957), an English novelist best known for his novel 'Under the Volcano'.

    • Malcolm Lowry's 'Under the Volcano' is considered a masterpiece.
    • Lowry's writing often explores themes of alcoholism and despair.
    • The novel is set in Mexico during the Day of the Dead.

    🇫🇷Malcolm Lowry (romancier)

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