pen picture
A "pen picture" can refer to both a written description and a literal drawing made with a pen.
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Definition
B2Literature
(idiomatic)A brief and vivid written portrayal of a person, event, or scene.
Example
- The author included a pen picture of the main character to help readers visualize him.
- Her pen picture of the bustling marketplace brought the scene to life.
C1Art
(literal, archaic)A drawing created using a pen.
Example
- The gallery featured a stunning pen picture of the old city.
- He gifted her a pen picture of her favorite landscape.
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