A portrait is a painting, drawing, photograph, or other picture that shows what a person looks like, usually focusing on the face and upper body. It can also mean a written description that shows someone’s character.
“Portrait” comes from Middle French *portraire*, meaning “to portray” or “to draw.” This traces back to Latin *protrahere*, “to draw forth” or “bring out,” hinting at revealing a person’s appearance or character.
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