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Calais Pier with French Poissards Preparing for Sea: an English Packet Arriving, 1803 by Joseph Mallord William Turner
Canvas Print - 14405-TJW

Location: National Gallery, London, UK
Original Size: 172 × 240 cm

Own a museum-grade giclée Canvas Print of this painting by J. M. W. Turner. It is printed with archival pigments on 400 g/m² canvas and hand-varnished with a UV-protective layer. Set your exact proportional size—anything up to 29.7 × 41.3 in, with optional framing. Free worldwide shipping for rolled artworks. Unframed prints ship within 48 h, framed prints in 7-8 days. Guaranteed 100-year color durability.

Calais Pier with French Poissards Preparing for Sea: an English Packet Arriving, 1803 | J. M. W. Turner | Giclée Canvas Print
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Most people search for “canvas print” or “wall art” - but what they’re really looking for is a giclée print: a museum-grade reproduction of the original masterpiece, printed with archival pigment inks on fine art canvas.

Giclée (pronounced 'zhee-clay') is a French term meaning 'to spray,' referring to how ink is precisely sprayed onto canvas or paper, creating incredibly detailed fine art prints. It’s the gold standard in museum-quality printing, loved by artists, galleries, and museums worldwide.

Your artwork will be printed on premium canvas using vibrant archival inks, faithfully capturing every brushstroke and subtle nuance of J. M. W. Turner's original. To ensure lasting beauty, each print is finished with a protective UV varnish. Far superior to ordinary posters, your canvas print will look and feel like a real painting, retaining its vivid colors and pristine details for more than 100 years.

About Giclée Fine Art Printing

Here's a simple trick: use painter’s tape to mark the print size directly on your wall, and step back to see how it feels. Generally, larger sizes around 36 in wide work beautifully in living rooms or open spaces. Medium sizes around 24 in fit nicely in bedrooms, hallways, or offices. Hanging it above a sofa? Choose a print that's roughly two-thirds the width of your couch. Still unsure? Start with our popular 15.6 × 21.7 in size—it fits comfortably in most spaces!

For a more artistic approach: choosing a size closer to the original artwork ensures you experience the artist’s intended visual impact and authenticity. Of course, since most of us don't live in spacious baroque palaces, your available space and personal taste should ultimately guide your decision.

In many cases, yes! If you need a specific size to fit a particular space or frame, feel free to reach out—we're happy to see what’s possible. Because each print is made to order, we can often accommodate custom dimensions as long as they respect the proportions of the original painting.Just send us an email at info@topartprint.com with the title of the artwork and the size you're looking for. We’ll get back to you quickly with options and pricing.

Good to know: when you choose the size of your artwork, the Print Size shown in the Your Selection box refers to the actual image area—that’s the part you’ll see once the canvas is stretched or framed.

The Total Size includes an additional 1.2 in white border on each side, added specifically for stretching.
So yes—this white border is added on top of your selected print size. You get the full artwork at the dimensions you picked, plus extra canvas to make stretching smooth and professional.

For example, if you select a 15.6 × 21.7 in print, the full canvas you receive will measure 17.9 × 24.0 in—giving your framer plenty of room to create a clean, gallery-quality stretch.

Both options are wonderful choices! Going unframed gives you maximum flexibility—you can take your print to a local framing shop for personalized options and expert advice tailored to your décor. This is especially great if you have specific design ideas or want to match existing frames in your home.

However, keep in mind that a print truly comes to life when properly framed. Art professionals often say: 'The frame contributes 30% of the artwork’s overall impact.' A well-chosen frame elevates and completes your print.

If you choose our framing option, your print will arrive professionally framed and ready to hang right out of the box. We focus exclusively on traditional framing methods, ensuring every artwork receives the respectful presentation it deserves—this is why we don't offer gallery wrap options.

Important shipping note: Due to courier restrictions, we can ship framed prints up to 28 in on the longest side. Larger prints will arrive safely rolled in a tube, ready for you to frame locally.

For more detailed information, please see our complete guide to fine art framing methods.

We've carefully selected this premium canvas because it brings out the absolute best in J. M. W. Turner's work. Made from natural cotton with a 400 g/m² weight, it has just the right texture to capture every brushstroke and detail of the original painting.

What makes our canvas special? The satin-gloss finish. Think of how paintings look in museums with that beautiful varnish—that's exactly the effect we're going for. This glossy surface makes colors pop with incredible vibrancy while giving deep, rich blacks that matte canvases simply can't achieve. The result? Your print has that authentic 'real painting' look with extraordinary depth and life.

Plus, our canvas is acid-free and pH-neutral, so it'll stay beautiful for generations. We believe Calais Pier with French Poissards Preparing for Sea: an English Packet Arriving deserves nothing less than this museum-quality treatment.

Every print is made just for you—no mass production here! Once you place your order, we begin creating your Calais Pier with French Poissards Preparing for Sea: an English Packet Arriving print with care and precision.

Unframed prints are crafted in 1–3 business days.
Framed prints take 7–8 business days to build and finish.

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Standard Delivery (Free): Up to two unframed prints per order, provided that the short side does not exceed 59 cm (approx. 23 inches), with delivery in 10–14 working days.
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Note for framed prints: Because they’re bulkier and higher-value, framed artworks ship only via express tracked service and do not qualify for free standard delivery.

Packaging:
Unframed prints: Safely rolled in postal tubes.
Framed prints: Packed in reinforced boxes with corner protectors and bubble wrap.

You’ll receive a tracking number as soon as your order leaves our studio—so you can follow every step of its journey!

It’s super easy! Your giclée print is designed to last over 100 years when properly displayed. We’ve already applied a UV-protective varnish, so there’s no need for any extra treatments on your part.

Just follow these simple tips:
  • Hang your print away from direct sunlight and high humidity
  • Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth if needed
  • Avoid touching the printed surface directly
  • Keep the room temperature relatively stable
That’s it! With these basic precautions, your J. M. W. Turner print will retain its vibrant colors and pristine condition for generations to come.

We want you to truly love your art. Since each piece is custom-made just for you, we kindly recommend double-checking the size and details before placing your order. But if something’s not right—especially in terms of quality—we’re here to help and will make it right.

We offer a 30-day return policy and accept returns for items damaged during shipping. Our return process is simple and straightforward:
Step 1 – Let us know: Send an email to info@topartprint.com with your order number and a brief explanation of the issue.
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Please note: shipping costs are non-refundable.

For framed artworks: Since framed prints are handcrafted specifically for your order, returns are accepted only at our discretion and require a valid reason. But don’t worry—our support team is friendly, responsive, and ready to assist.

About the Painting

Composition is the first thing that grabs the attention here, with the ferry at center stage just moments from a potential clash along the Calais pier. The wind-whipped figures, both on the boat and the shore, appear hectic yet purposeful, echoing the tension of Turner’s own stormy crossing in 1802. One can practically hear the shriek of gulls and feel the slap of sea spray. The wooden pier juts sharply into the turbulent water, directing the eye toward the loaded packet boat and then pushing it outward to the gathering clouds overhead. Everything swirls around that luminous sail, a slice of brightness in a brooding scene.

Next, the color scheme delivers a remarkable interplay between grim weather and fleeting light. The mass of clouds is an assembly of charcoals and inky blues, but there’s a moment of radiance that hits the white sail and lifts the composition from total gloom. Layered greens of the channel surge beneath it all, as though they’re carrying the weight of the painting’s drama. This palette constantly reminds us we’re on the cusp of disaster, yet also teases that there’s a hint of reprieve—if only the storm should pass.

On to the technique: thickly applied paint, especially in the roiling foam of the waves, was highly unusual for the time and met with predictable confusion. Critics accustomed to transparent glazes balked at these blotches of heavy impasto. Yet, it’s precisely that freedom of application that captures the unbridled force of nature. No refined brushwork here in the sea’s churning; it’s all palette knives and gutsy strokes, giving the waves a tactile ferocity that pulls the viewer right into the heart of the channel.

Historically, Dutch maritime painting influences can be felt throughout, especially in the arrangement of ships and Turner's preoccupation with dramatic weather. But there’s also an ebullience in the figure group along the pier, suggesting a nod to British genre painting and even a dash of humor reminiscent of Hogarth’s bustling scenes. Exhibited in 1803, it drew both fascination and scorn, signaling the start of ongoing debates over the artist’s unconventional approach. Traditionalists found the surface jarring, likening the paint to everything from soup to soap. Nonetheless, the painting persisted in Turner’s own collection, standing as a defiant statement of a bold new direction in maritime art.

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