A Lady with Attendants

Nainsukh

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

This sketch fits within the body of preparatory work by the Seu family painter Nainsukh. In particular, the facial features and the drapery conventions are elements that relate to a well-known series by him. The use of light color washes provides insight into how this artist worked toward finished paintings.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.

Metropolitan Museum of Art