depicted on vs depicted in

Both 'depicted on' and 'depicted in' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Depicted on' is used when referring to something shown on the surface of an object, like a painting on a canvas. On the other hand, 'depicted in' is used when referring to something shown within a larger context, like a scene in a movie or a character in a book.

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depicted on

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something shown on the surface of an object.

Use 'depicted on' when describing something shown on the surface of an object, such as a painting on a canvas or a design on a T-shirt.

Examples:

The mural depicted on the wall was breathtaking.
The logo was depicted on the front of the building.
The scene depicted on the vase was a beautiful landscape.
The image depicted on the screen was mesmerizing.
The pattern depicted on the fabric was intricate.

Alternatives:

shown on
illustrated on
painted on
displayed on
portrayed on

depicted in

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something shown within a larger context.

Use 'depicted in' when describing something shown within a larger context, such as a scene in a movie or a character in a book.

Examples:

The character depicted in the novel was complex.
The emotions depicted in the painting were powerful.
The events depicted in the film were based on a true story.
The details depicted in the drawing were intricate.
The story depicted in the play was captivating.

Alternatives:

shown in
illustrated in
portrayed in
represented in
described in

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