India (Chennai) · ca. 1944
Asian ArtPaintingsca. 1944
By Y. G. Srimati
Painting is a paintings of India (Chennai) origin created in ca. 1944 using watercolor on paper measuring Image: 13 3/8 in. × 10 in. (34 × 25.4 cm) Mat: 16 × 22 in… attributed to Y. G. Srimati — now part of the Asian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Watercolor on paper |
| Dimensions | Image: 13 3/8 in. × 10 in. (34 × 25.4 cm) Mat: 16 × 22 in. (40.6 × 55.9 cm) |
| Classification | Paintings |
| Department | Asian Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Brooke Russell Astor Bequest, David E. Stutzman and John D. Lamb Gift, and funds from various donors, 2016 |
| Date | ca. 1944 |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the India (Chennai) culture. The estimated date range is 1934 – 1954.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Painting?
Painting is housed in the Asian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Painting created?
Painting dates to ca. 1944.
What material is Painting made from?
Painting is crafted from watercolor on paper.
Is Painting in the public domain?
Painting 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