swagger portrait

English

Noun

swagger portrait (plural swagger portraits)

1. A grand, impressive portrait commissioned by someone rich or famous to emphasise their status, importance etc.
   • 2002, Colin Jones, The Great Nation, Penguin, published 2003, page 2:

     Louis had adopted the same dainty stance – left leg forward, toes pointed, foot arched – in Rigaud's justly famous swagger portrait of the monarch in full ceremonial regalia.