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2 works across 2 institutions
Los Angeles holds 2 works by J. M. W. Turner across 2 institutions, including Getty Center and Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
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.
Collections in this city
Getty Center
💎 Hidden GemLos Angeles · 1 work on display
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
💎 Hidden GemLos Angeles · 1 work 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 Los Angeles?
Our current data shows 2 J. M. W. Turner paintings on display in Los Angeles, spread across the Getty Center and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Los Angeles has the most J. M. W. Turner paintings?
Getty Center holds the largest share, with 1 work by J. M. W. Turner in Los Angeles.
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 Los Angeles
LA's art museums are spread across the city and not walkable between — a car or rideshare is essential. LACMA and the Hammer Museum are in mid-city; the Getty Center is in Brentwood with spectacular views (free entry, parking fee). The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is in Downtown.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.