

The image depicts a triptych-style woodblock print. The upper section features a man standing on a red bridge, wearing a black jacket with gold accents and a green undergarment. The middle section shows a woman in a kimono with a black top adorned with orange flowers and a green skirt with an orange and gold pattern. She wears an orange headband and appears to be looking down. The lower section depicts another woman reclining on the ground, dressed in a green kimono with black and gold accents; she also wears a green headband. The background of the print includes a gray sky and a red bridge. The title of the work is "The Love Letter" and it is attributed to the artist Torii Kiyonaga.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 18th century
- Medium
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 117 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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