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251 works across 4 institutions
London holds 251 works by J. M. W. Turner across 4 institutions, including National Gallery, Tate Britain, and 2 other venues.
Turner pushed painting towards abstraction a century before modernism, dissolving landscapes into light and atmosphere. His canvases must be seen in person: they are large, their surfaces complex, and the experience of standing before a late Turner — light seeming to emanate from the canvas itself — has no equivalent.
Collections in this city
National Gallery
London · 193 works on display
The National Gallery on Trafalgar Square houses one of the world's great collections of Western European painting, from the 13th to the 19th century, with particular strength in the Dutch Golden Age and Impressionism. Entry to the permanent collection is free.
Light and Colour (Goethe's Theory) – The Morning after the Deluge – Moses Writing the Book of Genesis
National Gallery
c. 1843
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Tate Britain
London · 37 works on display
Tate Britain on Millbank holds the national collection of British art from 1500 to the present, including the world's finest holdings of Turner's paintings. Entry to the permanent collection is free, and the Turner galleries are a highlight of any visit.
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Victoria and Albert Museum
London · 2 works on display
British Museum
London · 19 works on display
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Planning your visit to London
Most major national museums in London are free to enter permanently — the National Gallery, Tate Modern, Tate Britain, and National Portrait Gallery all charge nothing for the permanent collection. The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House and the Wallace Collection are also free. Pre-booking is rarely needed for permanent collections but recommended for major temporary exhibitions.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.