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Sargent’s approach to watercolor was unconventional. Disregarding contemporary aesthetic standards that called for carefully delineated and composed…
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John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) John Singer Sargent was born in Florence on January 12, 1856, the eldest surviving child of American parents, Dr…
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Born in Italy to American parents, John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) lived his life as an expatriate. However, he considered Boston to be his American…
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Born in Italy to American parents, trained in Paris, and a resident of London, Sargent became Boston’s favorite painter in the 1880s. Acclaimed on…
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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Acquires John Singer Sargent Archive, Making MFA Global Center for Sargent Scholarship
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Whatever form it takes, the expressiveness and adaptability of paint have stirred artists throughout history. This completely rewritten and redesigned…
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Over 100 masterworks from 1670 to 1960, by artists as diverse as Copley, Lane, Sargent, Cassatt, Hopper, O’Keeffe, Lawrence, and Pollock. Both a brief…
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Calderwood Courtyard is in the center of the Museum, easily reached from both the Huntington and Fenway entrances. Open seasonally and home to our…
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The MFA is an elegant and memorable venue for a variety of occasions, marrying fine art and fine dining in one of Boston's most spectacular settings. The Museum offers several beautiful spaces that can accommodate everything from bridal showers and anniversary parties for an intimate group, to corporate holiday parties and world-class weddings for several thousand guests.