When the Gibbes Museum opened in 1905, the nation celebrated what Charleston has always understood: the power of art – to inspire our imagination, heal our hurt, and nourish our souls.

Portrait of a Man, Called a Self-Portrait, 1839, by Julien Hudson

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Portrait of a Man, Called a Self-Portrait, 1839; by Julien Hudson (American, 1811–1844); oil on canvas; 8 ¾ x 7 inches; courtesy of the Collections of Louisiana State Museum.
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