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“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…
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…
Issue: How is This Political?
You know the paintings; now focus on the fashion within the art by taking a look at the sumptuous textiles, elegant silhouettes, and architectural…
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…
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…
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