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Washington DC's National Gallery of Art holds 117 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.
National Gallery of Art
Washington DC · 117 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.
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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 Washington DC?
Our current data shows 117 J. M. W. Turner paintings on display in Washington DC, spread across the National Gallery of Art. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Washington DC has the most J. M. W. Turner paintings?
National Gallery of Art holds all 117 known J. M. W. Turner works in Washington DC.
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 Washington DC
Washington DC's Smithsonian museums — including the National Gallery of Art, American Art Museum, and Hirshhorn — are all permanently free to enter. They're clustered along the National Mall and easily walked between. The National Gallery has two buildings connected by an underground passage; the East Building houses 20th-century art.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.