Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 139 works by Everett Shinn in our catalogue
In short
To the gallery's eye, Everett Shinn's most famous painting is First Row at the Opera (1942), whose original hangs in the Boca Raton Museum of Art, Boca Raton. Nude Bathers and The East River at Night (1906) complete the trio every eye recognises. Of the 139 works by Everett Shinn in our catalog, the gallery presents the 100 most famous below, each original with its year, its museum and what makes it unique.
In this 1942 work, we find ourselves drawn into the intimate, focused atmosphere of an opera house. The scene is rendered in a monochromatic palette, stripping away the distraction of color to emphasize the raw energy of the performance. A central figure stands before a seated audience, holding a microphone as if caught in the middle of a song or a spoken monologue. There is a sense of immediacy here,…
In Nude Bathers, Everett Shinn presents a quiet, unvarnished moment of leisure. The scene focuses on four main figures, all of whom are nude women, gathered together in a park. They are positioned upon the grass, appearing to enjoy a shared moment of repose in the outdoors. The atmosphere is one of stillness and relaxation, capturing a private interval of companionship.
The night settles heavily over the East River, casting the world into a study of shadow and silver. Two boats drift upon the dark surface, their forms silhouetted against the murky depths of the water. One boat rests toward the left, while the other occupies the center, creating a sense of balance in the stillness. Near the vessels, three figures move through the gloom, perhaps tending to the craft or…
is an oil on canvas work by the American artist Everett Shinn. Executed in 1906, the painting captures a specific moment within Old Proctor's Fifth Avenue Theater. The composition focuses on the specialized environment of the orchestra pit, providing a view of the space situated below the stage level.
A darkened theater box provides the vantage point for this 1904 oil painting, positioning the viewer among a silent audience. From this shadowed periphery, the gaze is directed toward a brightly lit stage where a corps de ballet performs. The composition relies on a sharp tension between the muted, dark tones of the spectators in the foreground and the luminous, ethereal presence of the dancers. A rhythmic repetition of white…
In 1906, Everett Shinn captures a fleeting moment of theatrical spectacle within the oil painting titled Theatre Box. The scene unfolds from the shadowed vantage point of a theater box, placing the viewer directly into the darkened periphery of the audience. From this voyeuristic position, the gaze is drawn toward the brightly lit stage, where a performer moves in a luminous dress of soft pinks and whites. A bright green…
We find ourselves before Mrs A Stewart Walker in a Fur, a portrait executed by Everett Shinn. This work, dating from about 1910, presents a single female subject in a moment of quiet, high-society refinement. Shinn captures the sitter with a sense of poise that reflects the social atmosphere of the early twentieth century.
A single female figure occupies the center of this monochromatic scene, positioned slightly to the right of the vertical axis. She is captured in a moment of stillness or rehearsal, her body turned toward the viewer while her face remains obscured by shadow or angle. A sharp, diagonal beam of light originates from the upper left, cutting across the dark expanse of the stage to illuminate the woman's form. This…
In this 1915 oil painting, we find ourselves drawn into a dreamlike, theatrical space where a single female figure commands the center of the composition. She is poised in a dynamic stance, one hand resting on her hip while her other arm extends outward, creating a sense of immediate, arrested movement. Her attire is a study in contrast: a flowing, sleeveless white gown that clings to her form, paired with…
The Hippodrome, London is an oil on canvas painting by Everett Shinn, executed in 1902. This work represents a significant moment in the artist's career, acting as a souvenir of his only trip to Europe. Through this piece, Shinn captures a specific atmosphere of international entertainment, marking the beginning of his long-standing interest in the spectacle of the stage.
Over the Audience
12
Fifth Avenue
13
Girl On A Swing
14
Paris Street No. 21902 · New Britain Museum of American Art
15
The Singer1902
16
The Fight1899
17
Saturday Night1905
18
Rehearsal of the Ballet1905
19
Olympic Theater1907
20
The Argument
21
Trinity Church, New Year's Eve
22
Figure
23
The Hatpin
24
Woman in a Bed
25
Man Walking Through Snow Storm
26
Woman With Fox Collar
27
Snow Storm
28
Woman Getting Into Bed
29
The Mirror
30
Study of Nude Woman
31
Woman Combing Her Hair
32
Manon
33
Julie Bonbon 1
34
Washington Square Park in Winter
35
Albert Pinkham Ryder
36
Matinée Crowd, Manhattan
37
Broadway, late in the afternoon
38
In the Boudoir
39
The Princess
40
Street Scene, Paris
41
Ballet Girls
42
Julie Bonbon
43
The Bright Shawl
44
Trapeze Artists Proctors Theatre
45
Girl at her toilet
46
The Magician
47
Boudoir scene
48
Study of a man in a fur collared coat smoking a cigar
49
Winter on 21st Street, New York
50
Fifth Avenue 1
51
Ballet Dancers
52
Fleishman's Bread Line
53
The Mishap
54
Nude1910
55
Vaudeville Dancer1912
56
French Vaudeville1917
57
Girl with Japanese Lanterns1912
58
The Canfield Gambling House1912
59
Ladies on a Swing1921
60
Spanish Music Hall
61
Revue1908
62
Fire on 24th Street, New York City
63
London Music Hall1918 · Metropolitan Museum of Art
64
The Golden LancetGeorgia Museum of Art
65
Blossoms in a lacquered vase
66
Female Figure In Black Gown
67
The Duel
68
Singer
69
Dancer With Fan
70
Winter, New York City
71
Street Carnival
72
Musicians
73
The Cafe
74
Young Woman and Her Maid
75
Fifth Avenue Bus, 23rd Street and Broadway
76
The Yellow DancerThiel Gallery
77
Bonnie Glass
78
Bathing Wood Nymphs
79
Ballet
80
Nude With Green Fan
81
City Scene
82
Women Seated In The Park
83
View of Washington Square, New York
84
French Maiden
85
Two men conversing from The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Chapter 9
86
The Dress Rehearsal
87
Canfields Gambling House
88
Washington Square
89
Clown With Big Pants
90
Rooftop Cafe
91
Flower Market Paris
92
Music Hall Scene
93
Geen Park London
94
Washington Square Park New York
95
Man seen from behind from The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Chapter Head
96
Interior-Man in Red Vest
97
Alley Cat
98
He Is The Man For Me
99
The Clown
100
Working at 21st Street and 4th Avenue
The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.
The 7 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Everett Shinn | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Boca Raton Museum of Art |
Boca Raton | 1 | First Row at the Opera |
 Smithsonian American Art Museum |
Washington, D.C. | 1 | The White Ballet |
 Art Institute of Chicago |
Chicago | 1 | The Hippodrome, London |
 New Britain Museum of American Art |
New Britain | 1 | Paris Street No. 2 |
 Metropolitan Museum of Art |
New York | 1 | London Music Hall |
 Georgia Museum of Art |
Athens | 1 | The Golden Lancet |
 Thiel Gallery |
Stockholm | 1 | The Yellow Dancer |
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The night settles heavily over the East River, casting the world into a study of shadow and silver. Two boats drift upon the dark surface, their forms silhouetted against the murky depths of the water. One boat rests toward the left, while the other occupies the center, creating a sense of balance in the stillness. Near the vessels, three figures move through the gloom, perhaps tending to the craft or…
We find ourselves before Mrs A Stewart Walker in a Fur, a portrait executed by Everett Shinn. This work, dating from about 1910, presents a single female subject in a moment of quiet, high-society refinement. Shinn captures the sitter with a sense of poise that reflects the social atmosphere of the early twentieth century.
In this 1942 work, we find ourselves drawn into the intimate, focused atmosphere of an opera house. The scene is rendered in a monochromatic palette, stripping away the distraction of color to emphasize the raw energy of the performance. A central figure stands before a seated audience, holding a microphone as if caught in the middle of a song or a spoken monologue. There is a sense of immediacy here,…
First Row at the Opera (1942), Boca Raton Museum of Art, Boca Raton. Nude Bathers and The East River at Night (1906) come next.
66 years old: First Row at the Opera dates from 1942, and Everett Shinn was born in 1876.
First Row at the Opera, Nude Bathers, The East River at Night, The Orchestra Pit, The White Ballet, Theatre Box, Mrs A Stewart Walker in a Fur, Girl on Stage, The Revue (c. 1915) and The Hippodrome, London. The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.
Our catalog holds 139 works by Everett Shinn, dated from 1899 to 1942.
Mostly in Boca Raton Museum of Art (Boca Raton), Smithsonian American Art Museum (Washington, D.C.) and Art Institute of Chicago (Chicago). The museum table above lists them all.
In 1900s: 12 of the 100 works on this page were made then, The East River at Night among them.
On this page, the earliest is The Fight (1899) and the latest First Row at the Opera (1942).
New york (10), Women (9) and Music (8), across the 100 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas, for 5 of the 100 works on this page.
Realism, judging by the originals on this page.
