Showing 65 results for 'J.M.W. Turner'
Research Publications
This series of large-scale publications represent ambitious, in-depth research into key areas of interest. Each publication throws new light onto …
Animals and Art
Explore photography and paintings of creatures and critters throughout art history
MicroTate 27
Caterina Albano, Hong Ling, Rosa Barba and Henry Holland reflect on works in the Tate collection, including a recent purchase …
Behind the Scenes
Paintings conservator Susan Breen tells her remarkable story of discovering two hidden portraits by J.M.W.Turner
Whispers in Paint
The simple, portable medium of watercolour has been used by artists over the centuries to wondrous effect. One writer recounts …
Turner 250
Join the celebrations for JMW Turner’s 250th anniversary in 2025
MicroTate 24
Four reflections on artworks in the Tate Collection
Prints and Drawings Rooms Holdings
All visitors are welcome to access prints, drawings and watercolours that are not on display elsewhere, at the Prints and …
2: Collection and Display: National beginnings
This curatorial essay by Tim Batchelor explores how British art as displayed at the Tate began with Hogarth. Written to …
The day the Thames broke its banks, and flooded Tate Britain
As we get closer to the grand reopening of Tate Britain on November 19, Chris Bastock, Assistant Curator of Gallery …
Unfinished? Repulsive? Or the work of a prophet?: Late Turner
Turner’s late pictures were dismissed as works of ‘senile decreptitude’ and questioned even by his most devoted disciple, John Ruskin. …
Five Reasons to Visit Tate St Ives
Discover an award-winning museum of modern and contemporary art on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean
A sublime roller coaster ride through art history
Discover how J.M. Turner was inspired by his artist heroes
A Brief History of Abstract Art with Turner, Mondrian and More
Take a quick tour through the history of abstract art and take in some unexpected pioneers along the way
MicroTate 5
Sista Pratesi, Tomma Abts, Gerald Davies and Marcel Dzama reflect on a work in the Tate collection
Tate Etc.: Issue 38: Autumn 2016
Online articles from Tate's magazine featuring Paul Nash, Robert Rauschenberg, Wifredo Lam, Sir Elton John's photography collection, and many more
Colour Coursework Guide
Explore how different artists have used colour in their work and sketches
Weather Coursework Guide
From sun worshipers, cloud gazers and storm chasers to artists who use the weather to explore broader themes and ideas
The lowly weed has its day: Private view
The celebrated nature writer takes a personal tour of those lesser known pictorial heroes that feature in many works within …
Tate Etc.: Issue 29: Autumn 2013
Tate Etc. issue 29, Autumn 2013; online edition of Tate's magazine