1. paintings, drawings, or photographs of a person, especially of the face or head and shoulders
2. detailed descriptions or representations of someone or something
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The museum displayed portraits of famous historical figures.
• She commissioned an artist to paint portraits of her children.
• The photographer specializes in wedding portraits.
• Family portraits hung on the walls of the living room.
• The novel contains vivid portraits of life in rural America.
• His portraits of small-town characters are remarkably detailed.
• The gallery featured portraits by renowned artists from the 18th century.