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a drawing that depicts the outline of someone or something that is in a single black color and against a light background, often from the side
What is a "silhouette"?
A silhouette is a dark shape or outline of a person, object, or scene against a lighter background. It is created by filling in the shape with a solid color, usually black, while leaving the background lighter. This technique emphasizes the outline and basic form without showing details or textures inside the shape. Silhouettes are often used in art and design to create bold, simple images that emphasize shape and contrast.
the dark shape and outline of an object, visible against a lighter background, often seen as a shadow
to depict a subject solely by its dark outline against a contrasting field, omitting all interior detail
to throw the outline of an object or person onto a surface by backlighting, so it appears as a dark shape
