Islamic wall art print of Harun al-Rashid walking the lamplit streets of Baghdad by night, disguised, watching how his city really lived. Market stalls, lanterns and shadowed arches painted in soft watercolour with fine ink detail and no facial features, the street dissolving into white space at the edges. An atmospheric, storybook piece for a living room, hallway, bedroom or study.
Under Harun al-Rashid Baghdad was the largest city in the world outside China. His night walks, recorded by chroniclers and woven into the Thousand and One Nights, became legend: a ruler who wanted to see the markets after dark and the injustices courtiers would never mention.
A lovely gift for a lover of the Arabian Nights, a traveller or anyone with Iraqi heritage. Part of the Riwayah Studio Islamic History collection: Baghdad wall art, Abbasid poster, Arabian Nights print, Middle Eastern night market art, Muslim heritage 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.
