Unseen Lowry painting to go on show to the public for the first time

'A View of York (From Tang Hall Bridge)' by LS Lowry. Credit: The Lowry Estate/PA Wire

A painting by artist LS Lowry is to go on show to the public for the first time.

The previously unseen painting will be now be shown, alongside two other works by Lowry, in York Art Gallery, which is reopening after an £8 million redevelopment.

A View of York (From Tang Hall Bridge) was bought by a private collector after it was painted in the 1950s. in !952, Lowry was commissioned by the gallery in 1952 to paint a scene of York.The artist painted three pictures during his time in the city, with his Clifford's Tower work being bought by the gallery for £50.

'Clifford's Tower, York' by LS Lowry. Credit: The Lowry Estate/PA Wire

A View of York and Wilson's Terrace were both bought by private collectors.The three works of art will now be reunited for the first time, along with a sketch of Clifford's Tower.

The gallery has been redeveloped to include more space, a new artists' garden and better visitor facilities.