The Bike Shop – Wright Brothers Then and Now Fine Art Photography
Before Wilbur and Orville Wright changed the world with powered flight, they were bicycle mechanics and inventors working in Dayton, Ohio. Their bicycle business provided the practical experience, mechanical skills, and financial resources that helped make their aviation experiments possible.
The Bike Shop is part of photographer Dan Cleary’s Wright Brothers: Then and Now fine art photography collection. This distinctive artwork combines an 1897 historical photograph taken by Orville Wright of his brother Wilbur working in their bicycle shop with a contemporary photograph created by Cleary at Dayton’s Wright-Dunbar historic site.
By blending past and present, Cleary invites viewers to experience the workshop where the Wright brothers developed the mechanical knowledge that would ultimately help them conquer the skies. Many of the tools and pieces of equipment associated with their bicycle business have been preserved, creating a remarkable connection to the pioneers of aviation.
The photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the Wright brothers’ lives before their historic first powered flight at Kitty Hawk in 1903.
A Distinctive Piece of Aviation History for Your Home or Office
This Wright Brothers fine art photograph makes a meaningful addition to a home, professional office, aviation-themed space, or private art collection. It is also a thoughtful gift for pilots, aerospace professionals, engineers, historians, and anyone inspired by the story of American innovation.
Fine Art Print Sizes and Options
The Bike Shop is available as a professionally produced fine art giclée photograph using archival inks and acid-free art paper.
Available options include:
- 8″ × 12″ photographic print
- 11″ × 14″ matted print
- 13″ × 19″ photographic print
- 16″ × 24″ photographic print
- 18″ × 24″ framed photograph
- 22″ × 28″ framed photograph
- 24″ × 36″ photographic print
Framed options include a white mat and black frame. Custom mounting and framing options are also available upon request.
Select your preferred print size above and add The Bike Shop to your cart to own a distinctive work celebrating the history of the Wright brothers and the birth of aviation.
Explore more photographs from Dan Cleary’s Wright Brothers: Then and Now collection or discover the companion book, featuring historical and contemporary photographs of important locations in aviation history.
