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limn

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To draw or paint; especially, to represent in an artistic way with pencil or brush.

To illumine, as books or parchments, with ornamental figures, letters, or borders.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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The vitality of language lies in its ability to limn the actual, imagined and possible lives of its speakers, readers, writers. Toni Morrison

Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba Source: Internet

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