Joseph Mallord William Turner paintings

J.M.W. Turner’s paintings are celebrated for their dramatic use of light, atmosphere and movement, capturing the sublime power of nature and the changing effects of weather. A pioneer of Romanticism, Turner worked in oil and watercolour, pushing the boundaries of traditional landscape painting with expressive brushwork and luminous colour. His seascapes and historical narratives, such as The Fighting Temeraire (1838) and Rain, Steam and Speed (1844), showcase his ability to evoke emotion through light and abstraction. Constantly experimenting with technique, Turner’s visionary approach paved the way for Impressionism, establishing him as one of Britain’s most influential painters.