picture (n)
mental picture (n)
impression (n)

Definition: a clear and telling mental image
Example: he described his mental picture of his assailant. he had no clear picture of himself or his world. the events left a permanent impression in his mind.

exposure (n)
photo (n)
photograph (n)
pic (n)
picture (n)

Definition: a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide

characterisation (n)
characterization (n)
delineation (n)
depiction (n)
picture (n)
word-painting (n)
word picture (n)

Definition: a graphic or vivid verbal description
Example: too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures. the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland. the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters.