vignette

2. A small decorative picture or design at the edge of a page in a book.

Each chapter opened with a tiny vignette of a flower.

3. A photograph or drawing whose edges fade gently into the background.

The old portrait had soft vignette edges that made it look dreamy.

4. A brief, vivid description in a film or play that captures a mood.

The movie uses short vignettes to show life in the village.