portrait
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The primary portrait of Adrian that emerges in “Remake” is that of a moody young man, his attitude toward his father flitting between mild tolerance and barely veiled resentment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026
Family strife is front and center in Harmon’s personal drama, a portrait of an artist as a young grandson.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026
Soon, Brady’s portrait, harnessing the new technology of mass-produced photographic printing, was everywhere.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
On an LP full of spine-tingling performances, the undeniable high point is Hathaway’s take on Carole King’s “You’ve Got a Friend” — a clear-eyed if optimistic portrait of resilience and cultural exchange.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
The portrait of you sat dusty on its easel.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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