http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/02/arts/design/j-m-w-turner-paintings-at-east-coast-museums.html 2015-01-02 01:12:40 J. M. W. Turner Paintings at East Coast Museums An assortment of works by J. M. W. Turner, including some featured in Mike Leigh’s new film about the artist, are on view at museums in New York or within a day’s journey from the city. === The Tate Britain in London houses the world’s largest collection of paintings by J. M. W. Turner, but Americans don’t need a passport to see his works in person. Below is a list of institutions in Manhattan or within a day’s journey from the city that own pieces prominently featured in Mike Leigh’s film “Mr. Turner,” followed by several museums with Turner’s work in their collections. FRICK COLLECTION YALE CENTER FOR BRITISH ART MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON Other museums with Turner works: METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART