portraiture
noun
por·trai·ture
ˈpȯr-trə-ˌchu̇r 
-chər,
-ˌtyu̇r,
-ˌtu̇r
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Examples of portraiture in a Sentence
The museum is exhibiting portraiture from the late 19th century.
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The composition derives from Florentine Renaissance portraiture, where the subject is seen in profile seated before a window, through which a verdant landscape unfurls.
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Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
He is known for his portraiture, scientific photography, photo illustrations and drawings.
—Steven Johnson, New York Times, 17 May 2024
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Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
He is known for his portraiture, scientific photography, photo illustrations and drawings.
—Steven Johnson, New York Times, 17 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for portraiture
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“Portraiture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portraiture. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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