Definitions:

1. a brief literary description noun
   • Rather than telling the whole story, the author described a poignant vignette.
2. a photograph whose edges shade off gradually noun
   • By using a lens with a different aspect ratio, I was able to create a vignette.
3. a small illustrative sketch, as sometimes placed at the beginning of chapters in books noun
   • This book is full of beautifully drawn vignettes.

Synonyms:

• sketch