Portraiture ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Portraiture ( noun )

1. The art or practice of making portraits.
2. A portrait, especially a painted or sculpted one.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from french portrait, from italian ritratto, from ritrarre "to draw again", from re- "again" + trarre "to draw".

Examples:

1. The exhibition featured a variety of portraiture, including paintings, drawings and sculptures.
2. The artist is known for her striking portraiture that captures the essence of her subjects.
3. The museum houses a large collection of portraiture from the 19th century.
4. I"ve always been fascinated by the art of portraiture, the way a painter can capture a person"s essence on canvas.
5. The portrait was a masterpiece of portraiture, with every detail of the subject's face captured perfectly.

(As a verb)

Portraiture ( verb )

1. The art or practice of making portraits.
2. A portrait, especially a painted or sculpted one.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from french portrait, from italian ritratto, from ritrarre "to draw again", from re- "again" + trarre "to draw".

Examples:

1. The exhibition featured a variety of portraiture, including paintings, drawings and sculptures.
2. The artist is known for her striking portraiture that captures the essence of her subjects.
3. The museum houses a large collection of portraiture from the 19th century.
4. I"ve always been fascinated by the art of portraiture, the way a painter can capture a person"s essence on canvas.
5. The portrait was a masterpiece of portraiture, with every detail of the subject's face captured perfectly.