Hanging depicting a European conflict in South India
Flag of IndiaEuropean Sculpture and Decorative ArtsTextiles-Painted and Dyedbefore 1763

Hanging depicting a European conflict in South India is a textiles-painted and dyed of Indian, Coromandel Coast, for the British market origin created in before 1763 using cotton (drawn and painted resist and mordant, dyed) measuring 116 3/4 × 103 in. (296.5 × 261.6 cm) — now part of the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCotton (drawn and painted resist and mordant, dyed)
Dimensions116 3/4 × 103 in. (296.5 × 261.6 cm)
ClassificationTextiles-Painted and Dyed
DepartmentEuropean Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Credit LinePurchase, Harris Brisbane Dick Fund and Louis V. Bell Fund; Larry and Ann Burns and Brett and Sara Burns Gifts, in honor of Austin B. Chinn; and Austin B. Chinn and Joseph Conforti and Douglas Jakubowski Gifts, 2014
Datebefore 1763

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Indian, Coromandel Coast, for the British market culture. The estimated date range is 1730 – 1763.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Hanging depicting a European conflict in South India?

Hanging depicting a European conflict in South India is housed in the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Hanging depicting a European conflict in South India created?

Hanging depicting a European conflict in South India dates to before 1763.

What material is Hanging depicting a European conflict in South India made from?

Hanging depicting a European conflict in South India is crafted from cotton (drawn and painted resist and mordant, dyed).

Is Hanging depicting a European conflict in South India in the public domain?

Hanging depicting a European conflict in South India 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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