All this week, Dr. Erica Hirshler joins us to talk about the sartorial stylings of one of history's great painters of fashion, John Singer Sargent. In part one of this two-part episode, we learn a bit about Sargent's international upbringing and career as well as his sometimes dictatorial role in styling his sitters. The exhibition Fashioned by Sargent is currently on view at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston through January 15, 2024.Recommended reading: Hirshler, Erica, et al eds. Fashioned by Sargent. Boston: MFA Publications, 2023.Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our websiteOur InstagramOur bookshelf with over 100 of our favorite fashion history titles!Our Sponsors:* Check out HelloFresh: http://hellofresh.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/* Check out Warner Bros Discovery - Max: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-official-gilded-age-podcast/id1605253822Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy