silhouette

n. 1 picture showing the outline only, usu. In black on white or cut from paper. 2 dark shadow or outline against a lighter background. v. (-ting) represent or (usu. In passive) show in silhouette. [silhouette, name of a politician]

n. A representation of the outlines of an object filled in with a black color; a profile portrait in black, such as a shadow appears to be.