silhouette; shadow picture
Refers to a dark shape or outline seen against a lighter background, often used in artistic or descriptive contexts. Less common than シルエット in everyday speech.
His silhouette against the setting sun was cast on the wall.
Shadow pictures can be considered a type of silhouette.
Compound of 影 (shadow) and 像 (image, figure). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning follows directly from the kanji components.