Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1785

"Damayanti, Lost in Her Thoughts, While Everyone Else Sleeps," Folio from an unidentified Nala­Damayanti is a codices Kangra from India created in ca. 1785 using opaque watercolor, gold and silver on paper measuring Page: H. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm) W. 12 5/8 in… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumOpaque watercolor, gold and silver on paper
DimensionsPage: H. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm) W. 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm) Painting: H. 8 in. (20.3 cm) W. 12 in. (30.5 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePromised Gift of the Kronos Collections, 2015
Dateca. 1785

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Origin: Kangra, India. Flag of India

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What department houses "Damayanti, Lost in Her Thoughts, While Everyone Else Sleeps," Folio from an unidentified Nala­Damayanti?

"Damayanti, Lost in Her Thoughts, While Everyone Else Sleeps," Folio from an unidentified Nala­Damayanti is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Damayanti, Lost in Her Thoughts, While Everyone Else Sleeps," Folio from an unidentified Nala­Damayanti created?

"Damayanti, Lost in Her Thoughts, While Everyone Else Sleeps," Folio from an unidentified Nala­Damayanti dates to ca. 1785.

What material is "Damayanti, Lost in Her Thoughts, While Everyone Else Sleeps," Folio from an unidentified Nala­Damayanti made from?

"Damayanti, Lost in Her Thoughts, While Everyone Else Sleeps," Folio from an unidentified Nala­Damayanti is crafted from opaque watercolor, gold and silver on paper.

Where does "Damayanti, Lost in Her Thoughts, While Everyone Else Sleeps," Folio from an unidentified Nala­Damayanti originate?

"Damayanti, Lost in Her Thoughts, While Everyone Else Sleeps," Folio from an unidentified Nala­Damayanti originates from India.

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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