India (Delhi-Agra area) · Early Rajput-Chaurapanchasika style · ca. 1520–30
By Master of the Dispersed Bhagavata Purana
Folio is a paintings of India (Delhi-Agra area) origin created in ca. 1520–30 using ink and opaque watercolor on paper measuring Sheet: 7 in. × 9 3/8 in. (17.8 × 23.8 cm) attributed to Master of the Dispersed Bhagavata Purana — now part of the Asian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ink and opaque watercolor on paper |
| Dimensions | Sheet: 7 in. × 9 3/8 in. (17.8 × 23.8 cm) |
| Classification | Paintings |
| Department | Asian Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Anonymous Gift, 1982 |
| Date | ca. 1520–30 |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the India (Delhi-Agra area) culture, dating from the Early Rajput-Chaurapanchasika style period. The estimated date range is 1510 – 1540.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Folio?
Folio is housed in the Asian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Folio created?
Folio dates to ca. 1520–30.
What material is Folio made from?
Folio is crafted from ink and opaque watercolor on paper.
Is Folio in the public domain?
Folio is in the public domain and can be freely used.