The exhibit shows the development of Turner's style

Turner: The Late Seascapes has brought together works illustrating why many art historians believe he was ahead of his time.

They show his early use of techniques which would later become known as impressionist or abstract.

The pictures have been drawn from UK and American galleries and are on show at Glasgow's Burrell Collection.

The 41 oils and watercolours exhibited come from the latter half of Turner's life.

They include some of his most famous paintings, like Rockets and Blue Lights.

Pioneering work

Although Turner's life pre-dated the periods normally associated with the impressionist and abstract movements he clearly used the styles in his work.

Turner's techniques would later be adopted by the impressionists

Recurring themes in his work included sea, sky, colour, light, mythology and religion.

Councillor John Lynch, convenor of the cultural and leisure services committee at Glasgow City Council, said: "We are delighted to show this outstanding exhibition by one of Britain's finest painters.

"This is a fantastic opportunity to see a selection of work from a variety of collections and we are very grateful to all of our partners involved in the exhibition."