Machu Picchu

This Incan site near Cuzco, Peru, was “discovered” in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, who believed it was Vilcabamba, a secret Incan stronghold used during the 16th-century rebellion against Spanish rule. Although that claim was later disproved, the purpose of Machu Picchu has confounded scholars. Bingham believed it was home to the “Virgins of the Sun,” women who lived in convents under a vow of chastity. Others think that it was likely a pilgrimage site, while some believe it was a royal retreat. (One thing it apparently should not be is the site of a beer commercial. In 2000 a crane being used for such an ad fell and cracked a monument.) What is known is that Machu Picchu is one of the few major pre-Columbian ruins found nearly intact. Despite its relative isolation high in the Andes Mountains, it features agricultural terraces, plazas, residential areas, and temples.

A serene, modern canvas print that brings a quiet mountain silhouette into any room. The artwork sits on a crisp white field, the peak formed from textured neutral fibers and warm gold accents that catch the light. Hung on a living room wall or leaned on a mantel, this stretched matte canvas reads as calm and refined — a subtle focal point that complements minimalist and rustic interiors. The slim profile keeps the look contemporary while the tactile cotton-poly weave and raised gold details add depth up close. Because it arrives ready to hang with soft rubber feet to protect surfaces, it’s easy to place where it will be seen and appreciated.

Product features
- Matte stretched cotton-poly canvas on 1.25" pine frame
- UL-certified Greenguard Gold inks with unique JONDO coating for vivid, archival color
- Non-toxic latex inks and sustainable radiata pine inner frame from FSC sources
- Soft rubber dots on back to keep canvas steady and protect surfaces; back hanging included
- Available in horizontal, vertical, and square sizes with +/- 1/8" size tolerance

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