Boston
 

I am traveling to Boston on Friday, 11th October for seven days on business. For the weekend of 12/13th, it would be great to visit at least one exhibition, gallery or museum.

Is anybody aware of any "must see" portraits, paintings, exhibitions or galleries? I would appreciate any info as I live in the UK. As you no doubt understand I may not have this opportunity again so I would like to make the most of it. I will be in Boston itself for the weekend and a town called Littleton during the week.

Many thanks in advance.

Kevin.

I just checked the web site for the Boston Museum of Fine Art and searched on portraits. They have at least 3 Sargents there. Two of them are "Mrs. Fiske Warren and Her Daughter Rachel" (see below) and "The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit."

There's some Cassatt's, a couple of Copley's and more. Ohhhh, Paxton's "The New Necklace" is there!! I don't know if this is their full collection online or not.

Here's the link for the portrait search: http://www.mfa.org/handbook/search/r...ThemePortraits

Cynthia, thanks for posting that gorgeous Sargent image. I wish I was going to Boston!

Kevin,

Check with Sharon Knettell, whom I believe has work up in Boston, and is familiar with the area! http://www.portraitartist.com/knettell/

Kevin,

I think you've already been emailing this information to Sharon, but for others who are interested, see this exhibition in Boston:

http://forum.portraitartist.com/show...&threadid=1471

Sarg
 

See the Gardner Museum, the Harvard Art Museum, Boston Museum and the Boston Library Murals.

After lunch
 

What you'll do after lunch is up to you!

Tim

After lunch I needed a nap! I put on 9lbs in 7 days. But boy was I happy. :)

I did have a good "waddle" around but unfortunately I only got my bearings and found Newbury Street on Sunday. Most galleries were closed but I did have a look 'round those that were open. It brought back the importance of looking at work up close and personal.

I will be back in Boston in about six months and intend to visit on a Saturday to make the most of the experience.

Thanks for all the help. I really enjoyed myself and can't wait for my next trip, in the UK or abroad.

Kevin.