Indian history wall art print of chests of treasure being carried from an Indian treasury by colonial forces, the scale of the extraction visible in the composition. Painted in soft watercolour with fine ink lines and no facial features, columns and doorways dissolving into white space at the edges. A pointed, conversation-starting piece for a study, office or library.Economic historian Utsa Patnaik estimated that Britain extracted around forty-five trillion dollars from India between 1765 and 1938. Indian tax revenue paid for Indian exports to Britain, recorded as purchases. India's share of global GDP fell from about a quarter to under four percent by 1947. The wealth did not disappear. It was moved.A striking gift for an economist, historian or anyone with South Asian heritage. Part of the Riwayah Studio Azadi collection: East India Company poster, British Raj print, colonial history wall art, Indian heritage art, decolonial 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.
