Indian history wall art print referencing the Bengal Famine of 1943. A single elevated figure stands above the silhouettes of the starving, painted in muted watercolour washes with fine ink lines and no facial features, the composition fading into white space at the edges. A sober, thought-provoking piece for a study, office, library or history classroom.
An estimated two to three million people died. Wartime policy diverted food from Bengal, rice exports continued as the death toll rose, and requests for emergency shipments were refused in London. Churchill's own recorded comments, documented in Leo Amery's diaries, expressed contempt rather than concern. The archives are declassified. What is missing is the acknowledgement.
A serious gift for a historian, a teacher or anyone with Bengali, Indian or Bangladeshi heritage. Part of the Riwayah Studio Azadi collection: colonial history poster, British Raj print, Bengal wall art, South Asian history wall decor, decolonial 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.
