What is a Portrait?

Ralph Hudson Gallery 1162 5th Ave N, Columbus, MS, United States

A portrait is generally defined as an intended likeness of a specific person.  Traditionally, this has meant the physical resemblance of the individual. In this exhibition, we explore a variety of approaches to portraiture, from the traditional to the symbolic, in artwork from our permanent collection.

Mississippi Art from the Permanent Collection

Ralph Hudson Gallery 1162 5th Ave N, Columbus, MS, United States

Artwork from the early history of the university permanent collection through our most recent acquisitions are featured in this annual exhibition.

What is a Portrait?

Ralph Hudson Gallery 1162 5th Ave N, Columbus, MS, United States

A portrait is generally defined as an intended likeness of a specific person.  Traditionally, this has meant the physical resemblance of the individual. In this exhibition, we explore a variety of approaches to portraiture, from the traditional to the symbolic, in artwork from our permanent collection.

Mississippi Art from the Permanent Collection

Ralph Hudson Gallery 1162 5th Ave N, Columbus, MS, United States

Artwork from the early history of the university permanent collection through our most recent acquisitions are featured in this annual exhibition.

What is a Portrait?

Ralph Hudson Gallery 1162 5th Ave N, Columbus, MS, United States

A portrait is generally defined as an intended likeness of a specific person.  Traditionally, this has meant the physical resemblance of the individual. In this exhibition, we explore a variety of approaches to portraiture, from the traditional to the symbolic, in artwork from our permanent collection.

Mississippi Art from the Permanent Collection

Ralph Hudson Gallery 1162 5th Ave N, Columbus, MS, United States

Artwork from the early history of the university permanent collection through our most recent acquisitions are featured in this annual exhibition.

What is a Portrait?

Ralph Hudson Gallery 1162 5th Ave N, Columbus, MS, United States

A portrait is generally defined as an intended likeness of a specific person.  Traditionally, this has meant the physical resemblance of the individual. In this exhibition, we explore a variety of approaches to portraiture, from the traditional to the symbolic, in artwork from our permanent collection.

Mississippi Art from the Permanent Collection

Ralph Hudson Gallery 1162 5th Ave N, Columbus, MS, United States

Artwork from the early history of the university permanent collection through our most recent acquisitions are featured in this annual exhibition.

About The W

Located in historic Columbus, Mississippi, The W was founded in 1884 as the first state-supported college for women in the United States. Today, the university is home to 2,227 students in more than 70 majors and concentrations and has educated men for 40 years. The university is nationally recognized for low student debt, diversity and social mobility which empowers students to BE BOLD.

Be Bold. Tower with Blue.