India (Himachal Pradesh, Guler) · ca. 1780
Asian ArtPaintingsca. 1780
Painting is a paintings of India (Himachal Pradesh, Guler) origin created in ca. 1780 using ink, wash, and translucent watercolor on paper measuring Image (sight): 7 5/8 x 11 3/8 in. (19.4 x 28.9 cm) — now part of the Asian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ink, wash, and translucent watercolor on paper |
| Dimensions | Image (sight): 7 5/8 x 11 3/8 in. (19.4 x 28.9 cm) |
| Classification | Paintings |
| Department | Asian Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Subhash Kapoor, in memory of his parents, Smt Shashi Kanta and Shree Parshotam Ram Kapoor, 2008 |
| Date | ca. 1780 |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the India (Himachal Pradesh, Guler) culture. The estimated date range is 1770 – 1790.
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. 1780.
What material is Painting made from?
Painting is crafted from ink, wash, and translucent watercolor on paper.
Is Painting in the public domain?
Painting is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026