Half plate tintype photograph depicting an unidentified man posed with a high wheel bicycle, commonly known as a penny farthing, dating to the late 19th century based on the form of the cycle and clothing. The image appears to have been taken in a studio setting with a plain backdrop and wooden floor, emphasizing the subject and machine. No photographer’s imprint is visible.

The man stands upright beside the bicycle, one hand resting on the handlebars, which extend horizontally across the top of the large front wheel. He wears a cap, light shirt, fitted trousers, and high stockings, with low shoes visible at his feet. The bicycle’s oversized front wheel dominates the composition, with thin spokes radiating from the hub and a much smaller rear wheel partially visible behind. The pedals are mounted directly to the front wheel axle, characteristic of this early design.

The studio floorboards run diagonally across the foreground, and the plain backdrop creates a neutral field behind the figure and cycle. The subject’s stance is steady and frontal, with the bicycle positioned slightly angled toward the viewer. No signage or printed text is present, and the image reflects a vernacular interest in early cycling and mechanical novelty.