Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicescalligraphy dated 1742. paintings dated 1743

"Manohar Meets a Dervish in the Forest," Folio from a Gulshan-i 'Ishq (Flower Garden of Love) is a codices Hyderabad from India created in calligraphy dated 1742. paintings dated 1743 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring 14 in. × 10 in. × 2 3/8 in. (35.6 × 25.4 × 6 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions14 in. × 10 in. × 2 3/8 in. (35.6 × 25.4 × 6 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePhiladelphia Museum of Art: The Philip S. Collins Collection, gift of Mrs. Philip S. Collins in memory of her husband, 1945
Datecalligraphy dated 1742. paintings dated 1743

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Hyderabad, India. Flag of India

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses "Manohar Meets a Dervish in the Forest," Folio from a Gulshan-i 'Ishq (Flower Garden of Love)?

"Manohar Meets a Dervish in the Forest," Folio from a Gulshan-i 'Ishq (Flower Garden of Love) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Manohar Meets a Dervish in the Forest," Folio from a Gulshan-i 'Ishq (Flower Garden of Love) created?

"Manohar Meets a Dervish in the Forest," Folio from a Gulshan-i 'Ishq (Flower Garden of Love) dates to calligraphy dated 1742. paintings dated 1743.

What material is "Manohar Meets a Dervish in the Forest," Folio from a Gulshan-i 'Ishq (Flower Garden of Love) made from?

"Manohar Meets a Dervish in the Forest," Folio from a Gulshan-i 'Ishq (Flower Garden of Love) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Where does "Manohar Meets a Dervish in the Forest," Folio from a Gulshan-i 'Ishq (Flower Garden of Love) originate?

"Manohar Meets a Dervish in the Forest," Folio from a Gulshan-i 'Ishq (Flower Garden of Love) originates from India.

Is "Manohar Meets a Dervish in the Forest," Folio from a Gulshan-i 'Ishq (Flower Garden of Love) in the public domain?

"Manohar Meets a Dervish in the Forest," Folio from a Gulshan-i 'Ishq (Flower Garden of Love) 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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