Laurence Stephen Lowry R.A. (British, 1887-1976) The Only One on the Coast, the Skerries 29.8 x 41.8 cm. (11 3/4 x 16 3/8 in.)Property Formerly in the Collection of Pat CookeLaurence Stephen Lowry R.A. (British, 1887-1976)The Only One on the Coast, the Skerries signed with initials and dated 'LSL. 1970' (lower right); titled 'The only one on the coast, Skerries' (lower left); further signed, titled and dated 'L.S. Lowry/Skerries/April 1970' (verso)felt-tip pen29.8 x 41.8 cm. (11 3/4 x 16 3/8 in.)ProvenancePat CookeHer Estate Sale; Bonhams, Chester, 15 July 2004, lot 379, where acquired by the present ownerPrivate Collection, U.K.It is likely that this was drawn on Lowry's visit to Ireland with Pat and Brian Cooke in 1970. Ireland and the Irish people were very dear to Lowry, and he visited the country on several occasions in the 1960's and '70's. It is typical of Lowry's sense of humour, that when confronted with the scenery, villages and coastline that Co. Dublin has to offer, that he chose to sketch a public convenience.