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Mahadevi, the Great Goddess, ca. 1725
A work made of opaque watercolor and gold on paper.
Samson and the Lion, from "The Story of Samson", ca. 1560–80
Battle between monkeys and demons, from the “Shangri” Ramayana, c. 1700
Folio from the "Tashkent Qur'an", late 8th–early 9th century
Text Page, Persian Prose (recto) from a Manuscript of the Majma' al-Tavarikh (A Compendium of Histories) by Hafiz-i Abru:, c. 1425

The works in this room are listed below.

Works in this room

Works whose makers the museums don't name.

First room, north wall

  1. Mahadevi, the Great Goddess, ca. 1725
    Mahadevi, the Great GoddessUnrecorded Indian maker, ca. 1725Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  2. A work made of opaque watercolor and gold on paper.
    Holi Festival in a Walled Garden with CelebrantsUnrecorded Indian maker, c. 1764Courtesy of the Art Institute of Chicago
  3. Samson and the Lion, from "The Story of Samson", ca. 1560–80
    Samson and the Lion, from "The Story of Samson"Unrecorded French maker, ca. 1560–80Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  4. Battle between monkeys and demons, from the “Shangri” Ramayana, c. 1700
    Battle between monkeys and demons, from the “Shangri” RamayanaUnrecorded Indian maker, c. 1700Courtesy of the Cleveland Museum of Art

First room, south wall

  1. Folio from the "Tashkent Qur'an", late 8th–early 9th century
    Folio from the "Tashkent Qur'an"Unrecorded maker, late 8th–early 9th centuryCourtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  2. Text Page, Persian Prose (recto) from a Manuscript of the Majma' al-Tavarikh (A Compendium of Histories) by Hafiz-i Abru:, c. 1425
    Text Page, Persian Prose (recto) from a Manuscript of the Majma' al-Tavarikh (A Compendium of Histories) by Hafiz-i Abru:Unrecorded Persian maker, c. 1425Courtesy of the Cleveland Museum of Art

Second room, south wall

  1. Our Lady of Valvanera, ca. 1770–80
    Our Lady of ValvaneraUnrecorded Latin American maker, ca. 1770–80Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  2. Text Page, Persian Prose (recto); The Story of Adam peace upon him, his Sons and Progeny (verso), c. 1425
    Text Page, Persian Prose (recto); The Story of Adam peace upon him, his Sons and Progeny (verso)Unrecorded Persian maker, c. 1425Courtesy of the Cleveland Museum of Art

Second room, north wall

  1. Shown from about the ribcage up, a cleanshaven man with pale skin sits with his elbow resting on the arm of his chair so the back of those fingers brush his chin in this vertical portrait painting. His body and face are angled to our right almost in profile so he looks at us from the corners of his brown eyes under dark, arched eyebrows. He has a straight nose, and his pale coral-pink lips are closed. His nickel-gray hair is curled along his ears and pulled back with an olive-green bow at the nape of his neck. His large hat is pushed back over his forehead, away from us, so its wide brim creates a dark circle around his face. The lapels of his steel-blue, tight-fitting jacket are folded back over a high, white collar. The edge of the white shirt also shows at the cuff of his right hand. The elbow closer to us rests on what might be a piece of light gray paper or piece of fabric, over a cranberry-red cloth or the arm of the upholstered chair. His left hand, farther from us, is propped on a wood frame or board, to which a small, white, square cloth appears to be affixed or draped. The light falls strongly from our upper left so his profile is brightly lit against the dark shadows on the far side of his face. The background darkens from light, slate blue to our left to coffee brown to our right.
    Benjamin WestUnrecorded maker, c. 1776Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
  2. A work made of six-panel screen; ink, colors, and gold on paper.
    Baskets with Flowers of the Four SeasonsUnrecorded Japanese maker, 19th centuryCourtesy of the Art Institute of Chicago

Third room, north wall

  1. The image shows a large cut watermelon in a woven basket surrounded by various fruits including grapes, peaches, and small round red fruits. The color palette includes greens, blues, oranges, and browns. The basket takes up most of the space and is filled with fruits, with grape clusters hanging above it.
    Fruit on a TrayUnrecorded American maker, c. 1840Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
  2. This is a drawing of three decorative bonnets. The drawing features three different hat designs, each embellished with lace, ribbon, and bow details. The upper left bonnet is adorned with pink hues and intricate lace, displaying a floral-like bow. The top right bonnet showcases a turquoise ribbon and bow, surrounded by soft lace. The lower bonnet is in grayscale, with shadowing for dimension, featuring a checkered ribbon. Each hat is detailed with line work and shading, conveying elegance.
    CapsUnrecorded American maker, 1935/1942Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
  3. This painting shows an upper-body portrait of a man in a three-quarter view, turned to the left. He has a prominent double chin, a slightly furrowed brow, thin lips, and a serious expression. He has pale yellow skin and short, dark hair, and he wears a large, red hat. He is clad in silver armor with red straps on his shoulder and chest. The background is a simple, dark green color.
    Francesco SforzaUnrecorded Italian maker, probably c. 1480/1500Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
  4. A Lady Playing the Tanpura, ca. 1735
    A Lady Playing the TanpuraUnrecorded Indian maker, ca. 1735Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Third room, south wall

  1. Adoration of the Shepherds, c. 1500
    Adoration of the ShepherdsUnrecorded Italian maker, c. 1500Courtesy of the Cleveland Museum of Art
  2. This is a drawing of an ornamental floral design. The image shows a central floral motif resembling a flower with radiating petals, surrounded by swirling leaf patterns. The background is dark, contrasting with the lighter line work of the floral design. The drawing's borders are uneven and have an antique appearance.
    Ornament in Hexagonal ShapeUnrecorded Italian maker, c. 1480/1510Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington