Drawing

India, Company School · ca. 1830

Asian ArtPaintingsca. 1830

Drawing is a paintings of India, Company School origin created in ca. 1830 using ink on fabric measuring Image (sight): 15 1/2 x 19 1/4 in. (39.4 x 48.9 cm) Framed… — now part of the Asian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk on fabric
DimensionsImage (sight): 15 1/2 x 19 1/4 in. (39.4 x 48.9 cm) Framed: 28 x 32 in. (71.1 x 81.3 cm)
ClassificationPaintings
DepartmentAsian Art
Credit LineGift of Subhash Kapoor, in memory of his parents, Smt Shashi Kanta and Shree Parshotam Ram Kapoor, 2008
Dateca. 1830

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the India, Company School culture. The estimated date range is 1820 – 1840.

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. 1830.

What material is Drawing made from?

Drawing is crafted from ink on fabric.

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

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