portraitist
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of portraitist
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Such posthumous recognition was also in store for the late portraitist Aguilar, who, between the 1980s and 1990s, pushed the boundaries for Chicana lesbians and other queer communities of color.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Both Revere, the patriot, and Copley, the successful portraitist becoming a rich man, would have understood the symbolism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
The leading portraitist of the late 18th and early 19th century, he was renowned for his direct and powerful style.
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2026
Mrs. Bohm began as a portraitist, but her photography blossomed when she left the studio.
From New York Times ● May 4, 2023
Have you ever watched a competent portraitist at work?
From The Forest by Stewart Edward White
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