noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The artist was famous for his skillful portraiture.

Definition:a depiction of a person or group of people, usually including their face, typically created as a painting, photograph, or drawing.

From portrait

Example:He used realism in his portraiture to capture the true essence of his subjects.

Definition:a style of art or literature that focuses on reality and is characterized by an attempt to represent subjects truthfully, without idealization or romanticization.

From realism