India (Rajasthan, Mewar) · ca. 1750

Asian ArtPaintingsca. 1750

By Ala Bagas (Indian)

Painting is a paintings of India (Rajasthan, Mewar) origin created in ca. 1750 using ink, opaque watercolor, silver and gold on paper measuring Image: 12 3/4 x 8 11/16 in. (32.4 x 22 cm) Overall (Page)… attributed to Ala Bagas (Indian) — now part of the Asian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, silver and gold on paper
DimensionsImage: 12 3/4 x 8 11/16 in. (32.4 x 22 cm) Overall (Page): 14 7/8 x 10 5/8 in. (37.8 x 27 cm)
ClassificationPaintings
DepartmentAsian Art
Credit LinePurchase, Gift of Cynthia Hazen Polsky, by exchange, 2006
Dateca. 1750

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the India (Rajasthan, Mewar) culture. The estimated date range is 1740 – 1760.

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. 1750.

What material is Painting made from?

Painting is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, silver and gold 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

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