Islamic wall art print of Abd al-Rahman I emerging from the Euphrates, soaked and hunted, the last Umayyad prince beginning the journey that would end in Cordoba. Painted in soft watercolour with fine ink lines and no facial features, river and reeds dissolving into white space at the edges. A dramatic, quietly defiant piece for a study, office, hallway or living room.
In 750 the Abbasid revolution destroyed the Umayyad caliphate. Abd al-Rahman escaped, crossed North Africa and entered Iberia with nothing but his lineage and his nerve. Within three years he held Cordoba. He ruled for thirty-two years, planted a palm tree from home in its gardens and wrote a poem to it. History calls him al-Dakhil, the Entrant, and the Falcon of Andalus.
A meaningful gift for a history lover, a graduate or anyone starting again in a new place. Part of the Riwayah Studio Islamic History collection: Andalusia poster, Umayyad art, Islamic Spain print, Muslim heritage wall decor, Cordoba wall art.
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.
