Geo. B. Miles — C. M. Bell Studio, 1891–1894

This striking late-19th-century studio portrait depicts Geo. B. Miles, photographed by the C. M. Bell Studio in Washington, D.C., between January 1891 and January 1894. Miles faces the camera directly in a dark buttoned coat and high white collar, his extraordinary sweeping mustache extending dramatically across the otherwise restrained composition.

The plain backdrop, frontal pose and subtle monochrome modeling give the photograph the formal clarity associated with Victorian studio portraiture. With little competing detail, attention settles immediately on Miles's expression and remarkable facial hair. Preserved in the C. M. Bell Studio Collection, the portrait forms part of a much larger photographic record of people who visited the prominent Washington studio during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Artwork Details

• Artist: C. M. Bell Studio
• Title: Geo. B. Miles
• Original title: Geo. B. Miles
• Series: C. M. Bell Studio Collection
• Date: Between January 1891 and January 1894
• Period: 19th Century
• Place of Origin: Washington, D.C., United States
• Medium: Glass negative

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

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