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...
November 1–December 6, 2023
Fashioned by Sargent
John Singer Sargent, Madame Ramón Subercaseaux (detail), 1880–81. Oil on canvas. Sarofim Foundation. Photograph © the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
John Singer Sargent, Madame Ramón Subercaseaux (detail), 1880–81. Oil on canvas. Sarofim Foundation. Photograph © the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Celebrate the exhibition “Fashioned by Sargent” by exploring the many multifaceted ways John Singer Sargent and the subjects of his portraits created meaning and messages through fashion and dress. Together with curators and scholars, delve into the complexities of public image making and gain new insights into the collaborative relationship between artist and sitter.
Take the full five-session course or choose the lectures that interest you most.
Ticket Packages
Purchase the discounted five-session course package, either in-person or livestreamed. Tickets are required for either option. The in-person course package does not give access to the livestream, and vice versa. Please note that this course package is not available after the date of the first session.
Tickets (Member / Nonmember)
In-Person $120 / $150
Livestream $65 / $85
Ticket Required
Upcoming Events
Lecture
November 8, 2023
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
Sargent painted some eye-catching portraits of men, but his provocative visions of women stole the show, asserting his bold Parisian style. Beyond his...
Lecture
November 15, 2023
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
You know the paintings; now focus on the fashion within the art by taking a look at the sumptuous textiles, elegant silhouettes, and architectural...
Lecture
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...
Lecture
December 6, 2023
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
Discover the visual pleasures of the London art scene in the years around John Singer Sargent’s 1886 move from Paris to Thames-side Chelsea. From the...
Ticket Information
To order tickets by phone, call 1-800-440-6975 ($6 processing fee applies); to order in person, visit any MFA ticket desk.
Livestream Tickets
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Livestream ticket holders must watch the event live; there is no recording of the event available for viewing at a later time.