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About the Artist
B. Peisen is credited on this 1899 patent sheet, a name preserved through the practical world of invention rather than the salon or gallery. Like many late nineteenth century draughtsmen and inventors, Peisen worked in a visual language designed for clarity, persuasion, and legal precision.
Today, the drawing reads as both document and design object, ideal for anyone seeking a vintage patent print that still feels crisp and relevant. It also sits naturally beside our bicycle wall art for collectors who love early cycling history.
The Artwork
This bicycle support patent was created during a period of rapid innovation in cycling, when inventors sought practical solutions for everyday riders. Patent drawings like this were essential for establishing novelty and function, helping inventors protect their ideas in a competitive marketplace. The artwork reflects the optimism and ingenuity of the 1890s, when even small mechanical improvements could transform daily life and urban mobility.
Viewed today, it offers a window into the inventive spirit of the era, connecting modern viewers with the history of design and engineering. The sheet stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of technical creativity and the role of patents in shaping the objects we use.
Style & Characteristics
The composition follows classic patent-plate conventions: multiple diagram views arranged with precise spacing, each labeled and rendered in fine black ink. The image is set on an aged beige background, evoking the authority and calm of archival documents.
Clean lines, minimal shading, and generous margins create an analytical, almost architectural mood. This black and beige technical drawing print pairs especially well with our black and white prints, where graphic simplicity becomes a strong visual anchor on a gallery wall.
In Interior Design
This vintage bicycle patent print works beautifully in a home office, studio, hallway, or workshop-inspired living room. It complements industrial interiors, Scandinavian minimalism, and modern spaces that benefit from a highly structured focal point.
For color harmony, echo the beige paper tone with warm neutrals, light woods, or off-white walls, and frame it in black to match the ink lines. It also layers well into a curated gallery wall with diagrams, maps, and other science themed prints, appealing to cyclists, engineers, and design lovers alike.