portrayal portrayal /pɔrˈtreɪəl/

noun

1. () Acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture  ( characterization , enactment , personation , portrayal )
   acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture
   
2. () A word picture of a person's appearance and character  ( portraiture , portrayal , portrait )
   a word picture of a person's appearance and character
   
3. Representation by drawing or painting etc  ( delineation , depiction , portrayal )
   representation by drawing or painting etc
   
4. Any likeness of a person, in any medium  ( portrayal , portrait )
   any likeness of a person, in any medium
    The photographer made excellent portraits
   the photographer made excellent portraits
   
   
5. A representation by picture or portraiture  ( depicting , depiction , portrayal , portraying )
   a representation by picture or portraiture