A group of models or motionless figures representing a scene from a story or from history; a tableau vivant. The museum's exhibit featured a tableau of the Last Supper, with actors posing as the disciples.
A striking or artistic grouping or arrangement; a vivid or picturesque scene. The sunset over the mountains created a beautiful tableau that left everyone in awe.
A graphic description or representation; a picture. The artist's latest work is a tableau of urban life, capturing the hustle and bustle of the city.