J. M. W. Turner paintings we have in stock
Every canvas below is painted by hand in oil on real artist canvas by our studio painters in Dafen Village, Shenzhen. Pick a size, pick a frame, and we send photographs of the finished painting for your approval before anything ships.
Why Turner's light cannot be printed
In The Fighting Temeraire the sun sits directly against the black funnel of the tugboat — the brightest note in the canvas against the darkest, with nothing between them. Turner built that sky in transparent scumbles, and the light comes from the ground showing through. A printer has to resolve the sky into a smooth gradient, and the edge where the sun sits is exactly what disappears.
In Rain, Steam and Speed almost nothing is solid. The train, the bridge and the rain are the same swirling strokes, scraped back and re-worked, and the surface has real ridges and hollows that throw their own shadows when lit from the side. That physical relief is what a print flattens away — and why so many people assume the painting is simply blurry.
How our painters reproduce Turner
- Pale ground. The canvas is prepared light, because the luminosity has to come from underneath.
- Thin first. Sky and atmosphere go down as transparent scumbles; opacity is saved for the last stages only.
- Keep the contrast. The darkest dark and the brightest light are preserved as an edge, not softened into each other.
- Scrape, don't blur. For the weather passages, paint is lifted and re-worked so the surface keeps its relief instead of being smeared.
One practical note: because the light comes from behind, a Turner needs a wall with its own light nearby. Under a lamp it glows; in a dark corner it goes dead.
Sizes and prices
| Canvas size | Best for | Est. price (unframed) |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20 in (40 × 50 cm) | A shelf, a small wall, a gallery group | from $369 |
| 24 × 32 in (60 × 80 cm) | Bedroom, hallway, above a sideboard | from $649 |
| 35 × 47 in (90 × 120 cm) | Living room focal wall, dining room | from $1,099 |
| 47 × 63 in (120 × 160 cm) | Large living room, office, hospitality | from $1,499 |
Any size is possible — the painter works freehand on a blank canvas. Framing and shipping are quoted separately. Import duties and taxes in your country are the buyer's responsibility (DAP).
How ordering works
- Tell us the painting and size. Message us on WhatsApp or use the contact form — quote back within the hour.
- 70% deposit to start. We confirm the timeline in writing before we take any money.
- Your painter starts. Oil on real artist canvas, built in layers, with proper drying time between passes.
- We photograph the finished painting. You see it first. Tell us what to adjust and we adjust it.
- Approve, pay the 30% balance, we ship. Tracked worldwide courier, rolled in a tube or crated stretched and framed.
FAQ
Are these real hand-painted Turner reproductions or prints?
They are 100% hand-painted in oil on artist canvas by studio painters in Dafen Village, Shenzhen. No printing, no canvas transfer, no giclée.
How much does a hand-painted Turner cost?
Est. $369 to $1,499 depending mainly on canvas size, from 16 x 20 in up to 47 x 63 in. Framing and shipping are quoted separately. Send us the painting and size for an exact quote.
Can I order a Turner that is not listed here?
Yes. Send us the name of any Turner work — The Burning of the Houses of Parliament, Snow Storm, Venice, the sea pieces, the later colour studies — and we will hand-paint it to your size.
Is it legal to buy a Turner reproduction?
Yes. Turner died in 1851, so his paintings are in the public domain in most jurisdictions and hand-painted reproductions are legal to commission and own. We sell them clearly as reproductions, never as originals, with no fake certificate of authenticity.
How long does it take?
Most take 3 to 5 weeks depending on size and the studio queue. The transparent layers need proper drying time between passes. The timeline is confirmed in writing before any deposit.
Do you ship worldwide?
Yes, worldwide by tracked courier, typically DHL or FedEx, rolled in a rigid tube or crated stretched and framed. Import duties and taxes are the buyer's responsibility (DAP).
Want a Turner we have not photographed yet? Send the painting name and your size — we will quote within the hour.
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