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Woman Leaving Her Lover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

This image shows a sketch of a scene titled "Woman Leaving Her Lover" by an unknown artist. The sketch is in black pencil on aged paper. The scene depicts a man sitting on a balcony or patio, appearing to be looking down. The man wears a turban. To the left, a woman walks away from him down a curved staircase. The woman wears a long dress and appears to be looking down. The staircase and surrounding structures have detailed architectural features, including columns, arches, and domed roofs. The background includes additional architectural details and appears to be a courtyard or exterior space. The overall composition is intricate with many lines and shading. The paper is aged with discoloration and some damage around the edges.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1790–1820
Medium
Ink and wash on paper
Culture
India (Pahari Hills, Kangra or Guler)
Dimensions
494 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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