Great Wall of China

Great might be an understatement. One of the world’s largest building-construction projects, the Great Wall of China is widely thought to be about 5,500 miles (8,850 km) long; a disputed Chinese study, however, claims the length is 13,170 miles (21,200 km). Work began in the 7th century BCE and continued for two millennia. Although called a “wall,” the structure actually features two parallel walls for lengthy stretches. In addition, watchtowers and barracks dot the bulwark. One not-so-great thing about the wall, however, was its effectiveness. Although it was built to prevent invasions and raids, the wall largely failed to provide actual security. Instead, scholars have noted that it served more as “political propaganda.”

A small stretched matte canvas that brings a quiet, timeless scene to wall spaces that need a touch of heritage. The artwork — a softly detailed fortress with muted greys and warm gold highlights — sits on a clean white field so the image reads like a carved relic floating on the wall. Light texture from the cotton-poly blend canvas gives subtle depth up close, while the low-profile 1.25" pine frame keeps the piece feeling modern and easy to hang. It’s a gentle, contemplative accent for reading nooks, hallways, or a study where texture and restraint matter more than flash.

Product features
- Soft cotton-poly matte canvas with subtle texture
- Stretched on 1.25" radiata pine inner frame from FSC-certified renewable forests
- Printed with UL-certified Greenguard Gold latex inks for non-toxic, high-quality color
- Soft rubber dots on back corners and included back-hanging hardware for secure display
- Available in multiple orientations and sizes; slight size tolerance ±1/8" due to production

Care instructions
- If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.