Who painted the original of this picture?

Mrs busybody, the song was definitely "matchstalk". A quick search on the web will confirm.

I am not a number., I’m sure it was matchstick men and matchstick cats and dogs, not matchstalk.

Love his work. The Lowry shows the development of his work over time.

Also referred to as "Matchstalk" in the 1977 song by Brian and Michael: "Matchstalk men and matchstalk cats and dogs"