Perseverance In The Face Of Absurdity art00209764 Whilst Lowry is perhaps best-known

Whilst Lowry is perhaps best-known for his industrial cityscapes and depictions of the working-class North of England

that captures the essence of one of New York City's most iconic landmarks

stands in a vulnerable pose

Framed elegantly in black wood accented with sophisticated gold

contemplative yet confident

Perseverance In The Face Of Absurdity art00209764 Whilst Lowry is perhaps best-knownSize: 28 x 28 in. James Joyces Perseverance in the Face of Absurdity (22" x 22") is a masterclass in minimalism and irony. The artwork presents a bold yellow circlean unmistakable echo of the ubiquitous smiley facereduced to its simplest elements: two black ovals and a curved line. Yet, rather than sitting upright, the face is tilted, its features slipping towards the lower edge of the composition, transforming an icon of optimism into one of quiet