Frances Lennon
Frances Lennon MBE | |
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Lennon in 2006 | |
| Born | Frances Mooney 12 September 1912 Stretford, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 24 January 2015 (aged 102) Manchester, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Painting |
| Awards | Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Honorary degrees from University of Salford and Manchester Metropolitan University |
Frances Lennon, MBE (12 September 1912 – 24 January 2015) was a British artist from Greater Manchester, probably best known for being the Official Artist of the 2002 Commonwealth Games. Many comparisons have been made between Lennon's work and that of fellow Stretfordian L. S. Lowry; her paintings have been described as "Lowry-esque, but with more humour". Well-known collectors of her work include former Member of Parliament Winston Churchill.