Mughal wall art print of Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor, overlooking an empire that had already ended before the British made it official. Painted in soft watercolour with fine ink lines and no facial features, the palace terrace dissolving into white space at the edges. A melancholy, dignified piece for a study, living room, library or hallway.
By the time Zafar came to the throne the emperor was a figure without power. When the 1857 uprising made him its symbol he was eighty-two. He was tried for treason against a trading company, exiled to Rangoon and died in 1862 in a grave the British left unmarked. He was a poet of real talent who had asked to be buried in Delhi.
A meaningful gift for a lover of Urdu poetry, Mughal history or Delhi. Part of the Riwayah Studio Islamic History collection: Mughal Empire poster, Urdu poet art, Delhi heritage print, Indian history wall art, last Mughal wall decor.
Country of origin: designed in the United Kingdom and printed to order in your own region, so US orders are printed and shipped within the US with no customs charges or import duty. This is an original paper art print.
Printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper with a smooth, uncoated finish that holds deep colour without glare. The paper is FSC certified and archival quality, so the artwork will not yellow over time.
Poster only: the print on its own, rolled and shipped in a protective tube, ready for your own frame or hanger. The most affordable option if you already have framing in mind.
Poster with wooden hanger: a black pine hanger with a matching leather cord. Magnetic strips grip the top and bottom of the print without damaging it, so fitting takes seconds and the print can be swapped or framed later. A good choice for renters or anyone who likes to restyle.
Framed print: a slim black aluminium frame, around 1 cm wide, with a shatterproof acrylic front and hanging kit included. The print and frame arrive together in one box, with simple fitting by hand in a couple of minutes.
Every piece is an original Riwayah Studio design, created in the United Kingdom and printed to order at our production partner's nearest facility. Orders placed in the US are printed in the US, and UK and EU orders are printed in Europe. Free delivery is included.
