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The Portrait Bar

A Front Wrist Spreader Position

The Portrait Bar is a front wrist spreader position in which the wearer holds the forearms comfortably forward with the wrists separated by a short restraint bar. It is self-supported and classified as familiar because the arrangement remains physically clear but assumes familiarity with cuff fit, monitoring and calm position changes.

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Front wrist spreader bar position on the Yorkshire moors — a woman holding her forearms forward with wrists separated by a short gold bar with red velvet cuffs, heather and drystone wall behind. Fine-art print; consenting adults.