Emily Sargent’s Introspective Paintings at The Met

Emily Sargent: Portrait of a Family
Photo: Danielle Vander Horst

Exhibition welcome and overview of Emily Sargent: Portrait of a Family featuring Sea with Boat & Figure, Pride’s Crossing (1923) by Emily Sargent. 

Emily Sargent’s watercolors—recently rediscovered—capture the world with a clarity and expressiveness that were all her own. This exhibition brings her luminous work into focus, situating it within the creative, complex world of the Sargent family.

Event Information
Start Date: July 1, 2025
End Date: March 8, 2026
Venue: The Met Fifth Avenue

Emily Sargent: Portrait of a Family