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portrait

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


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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

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

Oyler, 42, is a longtime accountant for Haus of Portraiture, a fine art portrait studio in Santa Monica.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Why did Leonardo take so long to paint the portrait?

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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