portraiture

noun
UK: /ˈpɔː.trɪ.tʃər/
US: /ˈpɔːr.trɪ.tʃər/

  1. The art of creating portraits, especially paintings or photographs.

    1. Her portraiture is quite famous and admired by critics.
    2. The gallery exhibited a collection of modern portraiture, showcasing diverse styles.

  2. A portrait or a collection of portraits.

    1. This portraiture shows him as a young man.
    2. The museum features an extensive portraiture of historical figures.

  3. The act or practice of describing someone or something, often in a detailed or vivid way.

    1. The novel provides a fine portraiture of family life.
    2. His portraiture of the political landscape was insightful and nuanced.

Synonyms

representation sketch image painting depiction photograph likeness

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "portraiture" in English means: The art of creating portraits, especially paintings or photographs., A portrait or a collection of portraits., The act or practice of describing someone or something, often in a detailed or vivid way..

The phonetic transcription of "portraiture" is /ˈpɔː.trɪ.tʃər/ in British English and /ˈpɔːr.trɪ.tʃər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "portraiture": representation, sketch, image, painting, depiction, photograph, likeness.

Example usage of "portraiture": "Her portraiture is quite famous and admired by critics.". More examples on the page.