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Ties that Bind: Boston & John Singer Sargent
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…
Madame X: Fashioning Celebrity in Sargent’s Paris
November 29, 2023
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
Sargent admired the unusual beauty of American socialite Virginie Avegno Gautreau and convinced her to pose for a portrait—a calculated bid for…
“The Coat Is the Picture”: Sargent, Painting, and Fashion
November 1, 2023
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
What happens when you turn yourself over to the hands of an artist? Who decides what you wear for your portrait, and what message will your image send…
As “Fashioned by Sargent” so vividly demonstrates, John Singer Sargent was a master at depicting the folds and textures of drapery and capturing their…
You know the paintings; now focus on the fashion within the art by taking a look at the sumptuous textiles, elegant silhouettes, and architectural…
Join Boston-area creatives and MFA staff as they explore themes of representation, styling, and identity in art and look at how these themes relate to…
Make a statement using colorful textiles and mixed media to create your own wearable art inspired by “Fashioned by Sargent.” Offered on select Sundays…
Get a sneak peak at a luxurious red velvet evening dress undergoing treatment for the upcoming exhibition “Fashioned by Sargent”. The bodice and skirt…
"When today we look for 'American art' we find it mainly in Paris. When we find it out of Paris, we at least find a good deal of Paris in it." —Henry…
An Evening with Isabella
November 2, 2023
4:00 pm–6:00 pm
This program is scheduled to be an in-person event, however details may be subject to change.
Eligibility: Curators Circles: Art of the Americas members
Isabella Stewart Gardner used the visual media of her day—paintings, fashion, and photography—to carefully navigate the boundary between her private…