Fragment
| Title | Fragment |
|---|---|
| Date | 1700s–1800s 18th century |
| Medium | Block printed and overpainted with gold leaf (varak) on undyed plain weave cotton muslin |
| Classification | Textile |
| Origin | India India |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Fragment, 1700s–1800s. India. Block printed and overpainted with gold leaf (varak) on undyed plain weave cotton muslin; overall: 54.6 x 5.1 cm (21 1/2 x 2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund, 1952.196 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Fragment” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1700s–1800s. It is executed in block printed and overpainted with gold leaf (varak) on undyed plain weave cotton muslin and classified as textile. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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