portrait
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Mr. Ferrer’s portrait of Hepburn is loving and respectful, a welcome change from books written by the disaffected children of such stars as Joan Crawford, Bette Davis and Bing Crosby.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
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
Carpenter Jenna Dorough poses for a portrait by Karagozian during the underground construction of the Metro D Line.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Despite these opposing theories, what is widely believed, based on written evidence, is that the collection of Holbein drawings does indeed contain a portrait of Anne Boleyn - somewhere.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Mother’s portrait on the wall looked down upon us.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
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