Portrayal Common

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

"The actor's portrayal captured both the subject's rugged looks and his hidden kindness so perfectly that audiences felt they knew him intimately."

acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture

"The audience was captivated by her precise portrayal, as every subtle gesture and spoken line brought the tragic hero to vivid life."

a representation by picture or portraiture

"The museum's new exhibition features a stunning oil portrayal of the local mayor from fifty years ago."

any likeness of a person, in any medium

"the photographer made excellent portraits"

representation by drawing or painting etc

"The museum's new exhibit focuses on the artist's unique portrayal of local farmers through charcoal sketches and oil paintings."

The act of portraying.

"The director praised the actor's portrayal for capturing every subtle emotion of the character."