Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1740The 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
| Medium | Opaque watercolor on paper |
| Dimensions | Painting: H. 7 5/8 in. (19.4cm) W. 7 7/16 in. (18.9 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Promised Gift of the Kronos Collections, 2015 |
| Date | ca. 1740 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Mankot, 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.
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The Absent Lovers: Five Ladies on the Terrace of a Palace is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.