a decorative design or illustration on a title page or at the beginning or end of a chapter
a picture, e.g. an engraving or photograph, that shades off gradually into the surrounding background
a short descriptive literary sketch
a brief incident or scene, e.g. in a play or film, esp a charming one
vignettist noun
[early French vignete, dimin. of vigne: see vine; vine leaves, tendrils, and grapes were commonly used as book decorations]