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As argued in “Turner’s Modern World,” the painter J. M. W. Turner (1775–1851) embraced the great issues of his day more than any of his contemporaries…
See more than 100 paintings, watercolors, drawings, and sketchbooks by J. M. W. Turner, including the MFA’s own Turner painting Slave Ship.
Regarded as Britain's finest practitioner of watercolor, J. M. W. Turner lived and worked at the peak of the industrial revolution, a period of unrest…
Event
“Turner’s Modern World” Virtual Celebration
May 24, 2022 5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Virtual event hosted on Zoom.
Join exhibition curators Frederick Ilchman, Mrs. Russell W. Baker Curator of Paintings; and Julia Welch, assistant curator, Paintings, Art of Europe…
Event
“Turner’s Modern World” Virtual Celebration
May 24, 2022 5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Virtual event hosted on Zoom.
Join exhibition curators Frederick Ilchman, Mrs. Russell W. Baker Curator of Paintings; and Julia Welch, assistant curator, Paintings, Art of Europe…
See “Turner’s Modern World” before it opens to the public. One of Britain’s greatest artists, J. M. W. Turner (1775–1851) lived and worked at the peak…
Article
“Turner’s Modern World” Brings a Visionary to Boston
Patron Program Committee
Thursday, December 16, 2021
By Judith Ritchie, Patron Program Committee member A major exhibition of British artist J. M. W. Turner’s work, organized by Tate Britain in…
Member Talk
Member Inside Stories “Turner’s Modern World”
March 29, 2022 6:00 pm–7:00 pm–July 7, 2022 6:00 pm–7:00 pm–July 7, 2022 6:00 pm–7:00 pm–July 7, 2022 6:00 pm–7:00 pm–July 7, 2022 6:00 pm–7:00 pm–July 7, 2022 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
As a member of the MFA, you’ve shown a passion for art and culture. Member Inside Stories have been created just for you with a fascinating look at…
On View in Boston, the Final Exhibition Venue, from March 27–July 10, 2022 BOSTON (February 8, 2022)—Opening at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA)…
Celebrate Mom at the MFA! Thanks to the Highland Street Foundation, free general admission and “Turner’s Modern World” tickets are available in person…