Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1780

Female Musicians on the Terrace of a Palace Courtyard is a codices Kangra, Guler or Basohli from India created in ca. 1780 using opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper measuring Page: H. 10 1/16 in. (25.6 cm) W. 7 3/8 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. 10 1/16 in. (25.6 cm) W. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm) Painting: H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm) W. 4 7/16 in. (11.3 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePromised Gift of the Kronos Collections, 2015
Dateca. 1780

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Kangra, Guler or Basohli, India. Flag of India

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Female Musicians on the Terrace of a Palace Courtyard?

Female Musicians on the Terrace of a Palace Courtyard is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Female Musicians on the Terrace of a Palace Courtyard created?

Female Musicians on the Terrace of a Palace Courtyard dates to ca. 1780.

What material is Female Musicians on the Terrace of a Palace Courtyard made from?

Female Musicians on the Terrace of a Palace Courtyard is crafted from opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper.

Where does Female Musicians on the Terrace of a Palace Courtyard originate?

Female Musicians on the Terrace of a Palace Courtyard originates from India.

Is Female Musicians on the Terrace of a Palace Courtyard in the public domain?

Female Musicians on the Terrace of a Palace Courtyard 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

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