J. M. W. Turner paintings - Joseph Mallord William Turner, "The Whale on Shore," about 1837, watercolor on paper.
Joseph Mallord William Turner, "The Whale on Shore," about 1837, watercolor on paper. Taft Museum of Art, Bequest of Charles Phelps Taft and Anna Sinton Taft, 1931.382

J. M. W. Turner paintings on view > Celebrate the 250th anniversary of James Mallord William Turner’s birth by seeing twelve of his watercolors from the Taft Museum of Art and the Cincinnati Art Museum. On view at the Taft Museum of Art through June 15, 2025, “J. M. W. Turner: Watercolor Horizons” is the first exhibition to bring together the entirety of the two museums’ luminous works by Turner in this medium.

Joseph Mallord William Turner, “Jedburgh Abbey,” about 1832, watercolor on paper.
Joseph Mallord William Turner, “Jedburgh Abbey,” about 1832, watercolor on paper. Taft Museum of Art, Bequest of Charles Phelps Taft and Anna Sinton Taft, 1931.383

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Considered one of Britain’s greatest landscape painters, Turner (English, 1775–1851) was a master of the art of watercolor. A prolific artist and intrepid traveler, he was especially drawn to mountains, alpine lakes, glaciers, river valleys, and the sea, as well as the human presence within these dramatic settings. Watercolor Horizons features views of Switzerland, Germany, France, England, Scotland, and Italy. The exhibition explores Turner’s skill with a brush on paper through these remarkable landscapes, examples of his innovative techniques, and painting tools from the era on loan from local collections.

J. M. W. Turner paintings - Joseph Mallord William Turner, “The Death of Lycidas—’Vision of the Guarded Mount’,” about 1834, watercolor on paper.
Joseph Mallord William Turner, “The Death of Lycidas—’Vision of the Guarded Mount’,” about 1834, watercolor on paper. Taft Museum of Art, Bequest of Charles Phelps Taft and Anna Sinton Taft, 1931.384

“’J. M. W. Turner: Watercolor Horizons’ is a rare opportunity to see these treasures up close and in person,” said the exhibition’s curator Tamera Lenz Muente. “Each is filled with exquisite color and mind-blowing details that you can examine with magnifying glasses we’ll have in the gallery. Paired with a tea from the café or a family program, the Turner birthday experience at the Taft is one not to miss.”

J. M. W. Turner paintings - Joseph Mallord William Turner, “Folkestone, Kent,” about 1822, watercolor on paper.
Joseph Mallord William Turner, “Folkestone, Kent,” about 1822, watercolor on paper. Taft Museum of Art, Bequest of Charles Phelps Taft and Anna Sinton Taft, 1931.385

For tickets to see these J. M. W. Turner paintings, visit taftmuseum.org/Turner250.


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  1. I was in Liverpool during the Coronation a few years back and I got to see a huge collection of Turner Paintings at the Museum on Prince Albert’s Pier.

    Incredible life event for me! During the trip, I got to do a number of Plein Air Paintings in England and Scotland while traveling n the Great Rail Journeys.

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