Henry James credited Sargent with a "knock-down insolence of talent" and few of his works demonstrate those skills as much as The Daughters of Edward…

Sargent’s approach to watercolor was unconventional. Disregarding contemporary aesthetic standards that called for carefully delineated and composed…

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…

Let us recognize you! The Sargent Society honors individuals who provide vital support for the future of the MFA—at any level—through a provision in…

I first encountered one of Sargent’s preliminary sketches for The Unveiling of Truth, part of his grand murals in the MFA’s Rotunda, when I was an art…

Whatever form it takes, the expressiveness and adaptability of paint have stirred artists throughout history. This completely rewritten and redesigned…

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…

Calderwood Courtyard is in the center of the Museum, easily reached from both the Huntington and Fenway entrances. Open seasonally and home to our…

Let us know how we can help you inspire the future. A bequest is a simple, meaningful gift anyone can make. It’s an easy way to fit together your…

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.