First Flight, 1903 — Antique Historical Print

Wright brothers, Kitty Hawk · 1903

A restored historical artwork from the Marginalia archive, captioned with its history:

Twelve seconds, 120 feet: a bystander squeezed the shutter at the instant humankind first flew, at Kitty Hawk in December 1903.

Black-and-white photo of the Wright Flyer lifting off the sand at Kitty Hawk, one brother running alongside.

Materials & origin

• Material: 200 gsm gallery-grade, acid-free fine-art paper (FSC-certified).
• Print: Archival giclée, 12-colour printing, smooth matte finish for glare-free display.
• Artwork: Restored from a public-domain historical original; colour and detail digitally cleaned for large-format print.
• Origin: Made on demand and shipped from the print hub nearest you, cutting transit and waste.
• Framing: Sold unframed; ships rolled in a protective tube.