Folio

India (Himachal Pradesh, Kangra) · ca. 1780

Asian ArtPaintingsca. 1780

By Raja Sansar Chand|First generation after Manaku and Nainsukh (Indian)

Folio is a paintings of India (Himachal Pradesh, Kangra) origin created in ca. 1780 using ink and opaque watercolor on paper measuring 9 5/8 x 13 15/16 in. (24.5 x 35.4 cm) attributed to Raja Sansar Chand|First generation after Manaku and Nainsukh (Indian) — now part of the Asian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk and opaque watercolor on paper
Dimensions9 5/8 x 13 15/16 in. (24.5 x 35.4 cm)
ClassificationPaintings
DepartmentAsian Art
Credit LineSeymour Fund, 1976
Dateca. 1780

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the India (Himachal Pradesh, Kangra) culture. The estimated date range is 1770 – 1790.

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. 1780.

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.

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

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