portrait
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To demonstrate this precision, the researchers used a standard laser to create a microscopic monochrome portrait of Albert Einstein on a thin piece of the material, with points spaced just 700 nanometers apart.
From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026
Yet Fahmy’s favorite possession is deeply personal: a portrait of her on her wedding day, painted by her father, Walter Fahmy, who studied art in Egypt before coming to America.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
I ended up with this cool portrait and priceless memories.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
Our critic praised the show, saying “as an honest, comprehensive portrait of a singular, impassioned artist, ‘Wifredo Lam’ is genuinely stirring.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Instead of the pope’s commission, Leonardo works on the portrait he still hasn’t given to Francesco and Lisa Gherardini.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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