(countable) A painting or other picture of a person, especially the head and shoulders. / (countable, figuratively) An accurate depiction of a person, a mood, etc.

(obsolete) To portray; to draw.

Representing the actual features of an individual; not ideal.

plural of portrait

simple past tense and past participle of portrait

present participle of portrait

The bust of an artist by the artist him/herself; a portrait of the painter who painted it.

plural of self-portrait

plural of swagger portrait

A portrait commissioned by someone rich or famous to emphasise their status, importance etc. Achieved by large size of canvas, impressive background scenery, grand style of costume and artificial posture and expressions of persons depicted. A portrait "in the grand manner".