The Heiress: Sargent’s American Portraits at Kenwood House

Your Final Opportunity to Experience The Heiress: Sargent’s American Portraits at Kenwood House

This unmissable exhibition at Kenwood House, which closes on the 5th October, features portraits by the celebrated artist John Singer Sargent. It highlights the so-called “dollar princesses” – wealthy American women who married into the British aristocracy.

The exhibition reveals a side to Sargent’s work not often explored: the real lives of his sitters, including a future wartime nurse, a pioneering helicopter pilot, and Britain’s first female MP to take her seat in Parliament.

It also serves as a tribute to Sargent (1856–1925), the most sought-after portraitist of the Gilded Age. His portraits demonstrate his mastery of the art form at a time when the foundations of the special relationship between Britain and America were being laid.

Admission prices

• Adults: £10

• Concessions (age 65+): £9

Groups of 15 or more receive a 10% discount on admission.

Special tours can be arranged at an additional cost, and out-of-hours access, drinks, and afternoon tea packages may also be available.

For enquiries and bookings, please contact: Kenwood.House@english-heritage.org.uk

Discover more about the exhibition here: Heiress: Sargent’s American Portraits | English Heritage

Margaret Hyde 19th Countess of Suffolk 1898 by John Singer SARGENT (1856-1925) Credit Historic England

Please note that entrance to Kenwood House itself is free of charge.

This remarkable house boasts stunning architecture and an outstanding art collection, featuring works by Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Turner, and more.

Further details can be found here: Kenwood | English Heritage