The Manchester Impressionist: The Legacy of Pierre Adolphe Valette Pierre Adolphe Valette stands as a quietly influential figure in the history of British art, primarily recognized for his contribution to the formative years of L.S. Lowry's artistic journey and for his masterful depictions of Manchester’s industrial landscape. Born in Saint-Étienne, France, in 1876, Valette embarked on an artistic path marked by rigorous training at B…