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Turner in January: Ireland’s Vaughan Bequest

National Galleries of Scotland is kicking off the 250th birthday of much-loved artist, Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851), with a once-in-a-lifetime, free exhibition!

Turner in January: Ireland’s Vaughan Bequest

About Turner in January: Ireland’s Vaughan Bequest

1st Jan 2025 to 31st Jan 2025
Open daily, 10am – 5pm
Royal Scottish Academy
Royal Scottish Academy The Mound, Edinburgh Old Town EH2 2EL
This is a free event
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In 2025 the National Galleries of Scotland will commemorate the 250th birthday of beloved British artist JMW Turner with a once-in-a-lifetime, free exhibition. For the first time, visitors will be able to marvel at over 30 Turner watercolours from Dublin.

Turner in January | Ireland's Vaughan Bequest from the National Gallery of Ireland at the Royal Scottish Academy building will be a one-off special take on the keenly-awaited and much-loved annual tradition. Spanning the breadth of Turner’s career, visitors can roam through sweeping seascapes, dramatic landscapes and spectacular cities, many displayed in their original frames.

As part of this special partnership, the Turner works from the Scottish national collection will go on display at the National Gallery of Ireland allowing visitors in both Scotland and Ireland to connect with works from the Henry Vaughan Bequest they don’t often get to see.

This exhibition is supported thanks to the players of People's Postcode Lottery and Sir Ewan and Lady Christine Brown.

Image: Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851), Edinburgh from below Arthur's Seat

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