India (Himachal Pradesh, Guler) · ca. 1780
Asian ArtPaintingsca. 1780
Drawing is a paintings of India (Himachal Pradesh, Guler) origin created in ca. 1780 using graphite and ink on paper measuring 5 5/8 x 7 9/16 in. (14.3 x 19.2 cm) — now part of the Asian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Graphite and ink on paper |
| Dimensions | 5 5/8 x 7 9/16 in. (14.3 x 19.2 cm) |
| Classification | Paintings |
| Department | Asian Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, The Research Institute of the Scripps Clinic Gift, in honor of Lita Annenberg Hazen and Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, 1995 |
| Date | ca. 1780 |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the India (Himachal Pradesh, Guler) culture. The estimated date range is 1770 – 1790.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Drawing?
Drawing is housed in the Asian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Drawing created?
Drawing dates to ca. 1780.
What material is Drawing made from?
Drawing is crafted from graphite and ink on paper.
Is Drawing in the public domain?
Drawing is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026