India (Andhra Pradesh) · ca. 1780s
Asian ArtPaintingsca. 1780s
Folio is a paintings of India (Andhra Pradesh) origin created in ca. 1780s using opaque pigments with gold on paper measuring Image: 7 × 4 1/8 in. (17.8 × 10.5 cm); sheet: 8 1/4 × 5… — now part of the Asian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Opaque pigments with gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Image: 7 × 4 1/8 in. (17.8 × 10.5 cm); sheet: 8 1/4 × 5 5/16 in. (21 × 13.5 cm) |
| Classification | Paintings |
| Department | Asian Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Nancy Fessenden Gift, 2016 |
| Date | ca. 1780s |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the India (Andhra Pradesh) culture. The estimated date range is 1780 – 1789.
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. 1780s.
What material is Folio made from?
Folio is crafted from opaque pigments with gold 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