vignette
//vɪnˈjɛt//
Noun
vignetteSingular
vignettesPlural
1
A brief evocative description, account, or episode in literature or film.
The novel opens with a vignette of life in a small village.
2
A small illustration or portrait photograph that fades into its background without a definite border.
The old book featured a beautiful vignette of the author on the title page.
3
A decorative design or small illustration used on the title page of a book or at the beginning or end of a chapter.
The old book featured a beautiful vignette at the beginning of each chapter.
Verb
1
To produce a photograph or image in the style of a vignette, with softened or faded edges.
She vignetted the portrait to give it a soft, vintage look.