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Lisbon's Calouste Gulbenkian Museum holds 2 works by J. M. W. Turner (1775–1851) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Turner was the greatest British landscape painter and one of the most radical artists of his era, dissolving landscape and seascape into light and atmosphere in ways that anticipated Impressionism and abstraction. He spent his career in London, with extensive travels through Europe, and bequeathed hundreds of works to the nation — the core of Tate Britain's collection.
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
💎 Hidden GemLisbon · 2 works on display
About the artist
J. M. W. Turner
British · Romanticism · 1775–1851
Turner was the greatest British landscape painter and one of the most radical artists of his era, dissolving landscape and seascape into light and atmosphere in ways that anticipated Impressionism and abstraction. He spent his career in London, with extensive travels through Europe, and bequeathed hundreds of works to the nation — the core of Tate Britain's collection.
Key works
The Fighting TemeraireRain, Steam and SpeedSlavers Throwing Overboard the Dead and Dying
Frequently asked questions
How many J. M. W. Turner paintings are on display in Lisbon?
Our current data shows 2 J. M. W. Turner paintings on display in Lisbon, spread across the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Lisbon has the most J. M. W. Turner paintings?
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum holds all 2 known J. M. W. Turner works in Lisbon.
Where else can I see J. M. W. Turner's paintings?
J. M. W. Turner's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for J. M. W. Turner →
Planning your visit to Lisbon
Lisbon's museums are hilly and require trams or taxis to move between efficiently. The Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga and the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum are both world-class but widely separated — plan one per day. Entry to national museums is free on Sunday mornings.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.