Historic Arch Gate - Surreal Old City Passage by Shafiq Rana (12x18 Inches)
It is not always easy to find a gateway that feels like it opens into a dream, that feels like a brick arch holding two worlds, that feels like a city beyond a city. That's what this Historic Arch Gate Surreal Old City Passage by Pakistani artist Shafiq Rana does. This is a 12 x 18 inches acrylic on canvas, a surreal, vertical, deeply nostalgic, layered old city passage masterpiece. This is pure Androon gateway, historic arch grandeur, surreal walled city layers and turquoise mist that brings old Lahore gate poetry and walled city passage nostalgia into your space.
This original painting is AVAILABLE with Expert Framing.
The Story and Visual Flow
At first glance your eyes center on the arch, large stone brick archway weathered brown, textured, with two small blue domed chhatris on top pillars, crenellations along top, historic gate. Through the arch, a second city visible, turquoise faded buildings, tiny domes, misty.
Around the arch, dense stacked houses left and right, brown beige, balconies with lattice jali red windows lit, green awnings, wires with birds and white laundry lines. Top background more turquoise ghost city, minarets, blue green domes, birds flying, pale sky. Bottom reflection-like drips beige white, as if passage is mirrored. The whole scene is a surreal Androon Lahore historic gate - perhaps Delhi Gate or Lohari Gate reimagined, you are standing before a gateway that leads to another dream city, Shafiq Rana's signature arch passage dreamscape - different from dome paintings.
Why Acrylic on Canvas Works So Well Here
Acrylic on canvas is perfect for this surreal historic arch gate. Shafiq Rana uses layered acrylic washes with dry brush creating translucent turquoise ghost cities both behind and through the arch, with thick textured impasto on the main arch and balconies. The 12x18 inch vertical format is intimate arch portal, ideal for small wall, corridor, study, entrance, gift. Only original acrylic can hold this layered depth, mist and arch texture that a print can never give.
A Piece for Your Home and Heart
At 12x18 inches, this Historic Arch Gate Surreal Old City Passage is a charming, mystic, iconic arch gateway statement, ideal for a small living room, corridor, entrance, study, office, Androon heritage nook or gallery, bringing historic gate grandeur, surreal old city passage poetry, dense balcony charm and contemporary Pakistani surreal cityscape art. Perfect for lovers of Shafiq Rana arch gate paintings, walled city gates, Androon Lahore historic gates, surreal old city passage and turquoise dome art. Its palette of arch brick brown, turquoise teal city, balcony red windows, awning green beige and misty white is nostalgic, mystical and warm, creating a beautiful focal point on white, beige, wood or grey walls, especially prized by Androon gate lovers, old Lahore collectors and surreal art connoisseurs. Only arch gate painting in Shafiq Rana collection - unique subject.
This is a 100% hand-painted original artwork by Shafiq Rana, not a print, with expert framing and certificate of authenticity. Ready to hang.
Artwork Details
Artist: Shafiq Rana
Title: Historic Arch Gate - Surreal Old City Passage
Medium: Original Acrylic On Canvas
Size: 12 x 18 inches / 30 x 46 cm
Orientation: Vertical - Surreal Arch Passage View
Status: Available with Expert Framing
Origin: Pakistani Artist
Style: Cityscape Painting / Surreal Cityscape / Old City Painting / Historic Arch Gate / Walled City Gate / Androon Lahore Gate / Surreal Architecture / Gateway Painting / Old Lahore Gate / Turquoise City / Dome Through Arch / Birds Cityscape / Shafiq Rana Art / Pakistani Heritage
Signature: Shafiq Rana - Signed Bottom Right 24
Certificate: Certificate of authenticity included
Worldwide & Pakistan Shipping - Framed & Unframed
We ship worldwide with museum-quality packaging via DHL, FedEx, UPS, TCS, and Leopard.
International & Pakistan - Framed: Custom gallery frame + corner protectors + bubble wrap + box.
Delivery: 7-12 business days international, 3-7 business days Pakistan.
Shipping Cost: Varies by location – request quote at checkout.
International & Pakistan - Unframed: Canvas removed from stretcher + rolled in PVC tube.
Note: Stretcher bars not included if shipped rolled.
Delivery: 7-12 business days international, 3-7 business days Pakistan.
Shipping Cost: Varies by location – request quote at checkout.
About Artist Shafiq Rana
Shafiq Rana is a contemporary Pakistani artist renowned for his surreal historic arch gates, blue dome old cities, dense layered walled city architecture, turquoise misty dreamscapes, birds on wires and textured balconies capturing poetry and soul of old Lahore gates and Islamic cities.
