What is another word for portraitist?

Pronunciation: [pˈɔːtɹɪtˌɪst] (IPA)

A portraitist is an artist who specializes in creating portraits of individuals or groups of people. However, there are several other synonyms for the word portraitist that you may not be familiar with. These include portrait painter, portrait draughtsman, portraitist photographer, portrait sculptor, portrayer, and portrait artist. These synonyms all refer to individuals skilled in capturing the likeness and essence of their subjects through different mediums including paint, pencils, cameras, and clay. Regardless of the medium, the goal of a portraitist is to preserve a lasting image of their subject that captures their character, personality, and spirit for generations to come.

What are the hypernyms for Portraitist?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Portraitist

He's a great portraitist, and far more successful than Frieda, but he is genuine in his admiration of good work.
"A Top-Floor Idyl"
George van Schaick
As a portraitist of his contemporaries Rodin is the unique master of character.
"Promenades of an Impressionist"
James Huneker
He met Rubens as a portraitist and took no odds of him.
"Promenades of an Impressionist"
James Huneker

Famous quotes with Portraitist

  • I think Picasso was, without doubt, the greatest portraitist of the 20th century, if not any other century.
    David Hockney

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