{"product_id":"malwiya-spiral-minaret-samarra-oil-painting-canvas","title":"Malwiya Spiral Minaret of Samarra — Original Oil Painting on Canvas | 11.81\" × 23.62\"","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMalwiya Spiral Minaret of Samarra — Original Oil Painting on Canvas\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the most iconic and ancient structures in the Islamic world rises in golden brilliance at the heart of this extraordinary painting. The \u003cstrong\u003eMalwiya Minaret of Samarra, Iraq\u003c\/strong\u003e — its legendary \u003cstrong\u003egolden-yellow spiral tower\u003c\/strong\u003e with its ascending helical ramp winding upward in bold impasto strokes — dominates the composition with timeless architectural grandeur. Above, a dramatic \u003cstrong\u003edark teal-blue sky\u003c\/strong\u003e with vivid teal cloud streaks frames the ancient monument against the night.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelow the minaret, a \u003cstrong\u003enarrow historic alleyway\u003c\/strong\u003e is flanked by ancient dark stone buildings with ornate \u003cstrong\u003ewhite vertical latticed window grilles\u003c\/strong\u003e — their intricate patterns catching the warm golden light that floods the alley floor. \u003cstrong\u003eTwo small figures in traditional robes\u003c\/strong\u003e — one in dark blue, one in white — walk through the alley below, their presence evoking centuries of daily life in the shadow of this great monument. \u003cstrong\u003eVivid red hanging decorative elements\u003c\/strong\u003e adorn the walls, and lush dark green foliage peeks from behind the minaret base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eArtwork Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original oil on canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.81\" × 23.62\" (30 cm × 60 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vertical \/ Portrait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dramatic expressionism, Iraqi heritage art, architectural nocturne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malwiya Spiral Minaret of Samarra Iraq with alleyway and figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-of-a-kind original, ready to hang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a print. Not a reproduction. This is a \u003cstrong\u003esingular, handcrafted original\u003c\/strong\u003e — a painting that brings the ancient glory of Iraq’s most iconic monument into any space. The rich impasto texture, the vivid golden and teal palette, and the intimate human presence make this a piece of extraordinary cultural, historical, and artistic significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncient. Golden. Eternal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Middle East Crescent®","offers":[{"title":"11.81\" × 23.62\" (30cm × 60cm)","offer_id":48798945870039,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/3819\/4903\/files\/image_84ce63cf-d94e-4ed9-b6e2-b321ec939797.png?v=1781926339","url":"https:\/\/middleeastcrescent.com\/products\/malwiya-spiral-minaret-samarra-oil-painting-canvas","provider":"Middle East Crescent®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}