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portrait

[pawr-trit, -treyt, pohr-] / ˈpɔr trɪt, -treɪt, ˈpoʊr- /


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Originally painted with one strap languidly falling from the shoulder, Sargent’s portrait created a stir in late-1800s Paris.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

On Wednesday, Prince William and Princess Catherine also delighted fans by sharing a new family portrait, as they marked 15 years of marriage.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

A documentary on TCM draws on the Japanese director’s diaries to offer an intimate portrait of a modest yet artistically monumental filmmaker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The play is dominated by Lithgow’s towering portrait of the artist as a weary old giant who refuses to concede an inch of ground.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Or to do a portrait of when they were still alive.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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