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J. M. W. Turner
July 1, 2008–September 21, 2008
The Tisch Galleries, 2nd floor
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The first retrospective of the work of J. M. W. Turner (1775–1851) presented in the United States in more than forty years, this international exhibition highlights approximately 140 paintings and watercolors—more than half of them from Tate Britain's Turner Bequest—along with works from other collections in Europe and North America. The artist’s extensive iconographic range is represented, from seascapes and topographical views to historical subjects and scenes from his imagination.
Accompanied by a catalogue.



The talks highlight the work of J. M. W. Turner (1775–1851) and examine aspects of the artists seascapes, topographical views, historical subjects, and scenes from his imagination.

youtube Our YouTube channel features a wide variety of videos, including behind-the-scenes footage and curatorial talks.


Bank of America is proud to be the national sponsor.

Additional support is generously provided by Access Industries.

The exhibition is also made possible in part by the Gail and Parker Gilbert Fund and The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation.

It was organized by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, the National Gallery of Art, Washington, and the Dallas Museum of Art, in association with the Tate Britain, London.

The exhibition is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.





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