portraiture

[pawr-tri-cher, pohr-]

noun

1. the art or an instance of making portraits.

2. a pictorial representation; portrait.

3. a verbal picture.

portraiture

/ ˈpɔːtrɪtʃə /

noun

1. the practice or art of making portraits

2. 1. another term for portrait

   2. portraits collectively

3. a verbal description

Word History and Origins

Origin of portraiture¹

1325–75; Middle English < Middle French; portrait, -ure

Example Sentences

But the movie’s verité style of thumbnail portraiture doesn’t always dovetail neatly with the other elements: the unloading of facts, getting those drone shots in and projecting a thriller-like atmosphere.

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The supporting cast is strong in voice and small-scale portraiture.

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On the one hand, it memorializes an origin of Bachardy’s intense commitment to portraiture as an artistic genre.

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Bailey, who attended a preview event for the exhibition on Tuesday, said the series "democratises the whole notion of portraiture".

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Surrounded by an abundance of velvet furniture and dimly lit portraiture, the “Guilty Conscious” singer was in Los Angeles during a quick break from her world tour.

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• tale 
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