Depiction
WordNet
noun
(1) Representation by drawing or painting etc
(2) A drawing of the outlines of forms or objects
(3) A representation by picture or portraiture
(4) A graphic or vivid verbal description
"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"