Tesla in His Lab, 1899 — Antique Historical Print

Nikola Tesla · 1899 · Colorado Springs

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

Nikola Tesla sits calmly reading as giant bolts of electricity crash around him; the famous image was a staged double exposure.

Tesla seated reading in his laboratory as enormous electrical arcs crackle from a coil around him.

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.