por·trait 
(pôrtrĭt, -trāt′)
(pôrtrĭt, -trāt′)n.
1. A likeness of a person, especially one showing the face, that is created by a painter or photographer, for example.
2. A verbal representation or description, especially of a person.
3. A dramatic representation of a character: the actor's portrait of the famous general.
4. The orientation of a page such that the longer side runs from top to bottom.
[French, from Old French, image, from past participle of portraire, to portray; see PORTRAY.]