Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1740

The Absent Lovers: Five Ladies on the Terrace of a Palace is a codices Mankot from India created in ca. 1740 using opaque watercolor on paper measuring Painting: H. 7 5/8 in. (19.4cm) W. 7 7/16 in. (18.9 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumOpaque watercolor on paper
DimensionsPainting: H. 7 5/8 in. (19.4cm) W. 7 7/16 in. (18.9 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePromised Gift of the Kronos Collections, 2015
Dateca. 1740

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Mankot, India. Flag of India

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses The Absent Lovers: Five Ladies on the Terrace of a Palace?

The Absent Lovers: Five Ladies on the Terrace of a Palace is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was The Absent Lovers: Five Ladies on the Terrace of a Palace created?

The Absent Lovers: Five Ladies on the Terrace of a Palace dates to ca. 1740.

What material is The Absent Lovers: Five Ladies on the Terrace of a Palace made from?

The Absent Lovers: Five Ladies on the Terrace of a Palace is crafted from opaque watercolor on paper.

Where does The Absent Lovers: Five Ladies on the Terrace of a Palace originate?

The Absent Lovers: Five Ladies on the Terrace of a Palace originates from India.

Is The Absent Lovers: Five Ladies on the Terrace of a Palace in the public domain?

The Absent Lovers: Five Ladies on the Terrace of a Palace 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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