What is a Portrait?

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.

August 24 – October 7, 2022

The Mississippi University for Women Galleries, located on the first floor of Summer Hall, are open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., following the university calendar. The Galleries and the gallery talks are free and open to the public.