Islamic ArtCodices1630–40Album Page with Découpé Calligraphy is a codices from India created in 1630–40 using gouache on black paper with colored and white decoupage measuring Frame: 18 1/8 × 13 11/16 × 7/8 in. (46.1 × 34.7 × 2.2… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Gouache on black paper with colored and white decoupage |
| Dimensions | Frame: 18 1/8 × 13 11/16 × 7/8 in. (46.1 × 34.7 × 2.2 cm) Image: 16 3/4 × 12 5/8 in. (42.5 × 32 cm) Sheet: 12 3/8 × 7 7/8 in. (31.5 × 20 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | The Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. Lent by Howard Hodgkin. |
| Date | 1630–40 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: India. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Album Page with Découpé Calligraphy?
Album Page with Découpé Calligraphy is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Album Page with Découpé Calligraphy created?
Album Page with Découpé Calligraphy dates to 1630–40.
What material is Album Page with Découpé Calligraphy made from?
Album Page with Découpé Calligraphy is crafted from gouache on black paper with colored and white decoupage.
Where does Album Page with Découpé Calligraphy originate?
Album Page with Découpé Calligraphy originates from India.
Is Album Page with Découpé Calligraphy in the public domain?
Album Page with Découpé Calligraphy is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026