Untitled

The work’s creation date is recorded as 1785 by an anonymous Indian artist, as documented in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection record. The painting appears in the museum’s holdings with no named author, aligning with the internal classification of an unknown creator from India. The object is classified as a gouache on paper and depicts a woman with a musical instrument and a tree, matching the Metropolitan Museum’s documented description and the Wikidata entry for the piece.

The gouache on paper is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it is part of the institution's holdings of paintings. Its documented location is the Metropolitan Museum of Art, consistent with its inclusion in that collection. The work was created in 1785, with its inception dated to 1785-01-01, and is attributed to an anonymous painter rather than a known artist.

No specific inventory or accession number is provided in the available documentation, and no exhibition history is recorded in the sources consulted.

This untitled gouache on paper depicts a woman seated beneath a tree, holding a stringed instrument across her lap. The composition features a pale blue sky and stylized foliage in vibrant green and red, with birds perched among the branches. The work is characterized by its directness and the specific cultural elements it portrays, offering a glimpse into a particular artistic tradition.

The presence of the tanpura links this painting to the artistic traditions of the Punjab Hills in India. This region is known for its distinctive miniature painting styles, often featuring figures engaged in musical activities or scenes set in natural landscapes. The artwork contributes to a broader understanding of visual culture from this specific geographical and historical context.