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“The Poet Sōjō Henjō (816–890) Slipping a Letter into a Woman’s Sleeve,” from the series Five Colors of Love for the Six Poetic Immortals (Goshiki-zome rokkasen)

by Kitagawa Utamaro · ca. 1798

A museum-sourced prints by Kitagawa Utamaro, ca. 1798. Part of the Ukiyo-e movement, it’s ready to preview in different sizes, surfaces, and frame styles before you order.

Ukiyo-ePrintsEdo period (1615–1868)
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“The Poet Sōjō Henjō (816–890) Slipping a Letter into a Woman’s Sleeve,” from the series Five Colors of Love for the Six Poetic Immortals (Goshiki-zome rokkasen)

Shown at relative scale · 16″ × 24″ actual print size

“The Poet Sōjō Henjō (816–890) Slipping a Letter into a Woman’s Sleeve,” from the series Five Colors of Love for the Six Poetic Immortals (Goshiki-zome rokkasen)

Kitagawa Utamaro

FormatPaper
FrameNone
MatNo mat
Size16×24"

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Paper · None · No mat · 16×24"

At a glance

Classification
Prints
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Dimensions
H. 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm); W. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
Period
Edo period (1615–1868)
Culture
Japan
Movement
Ukiyo-e
Max print
up to 8" short edge
Credit
Gift of Estate of Samuel Isham, 1914
Source
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Yes. “The Poet Sōjō Henjō (816–890) Slipping a Letter into a Woman’s Sleeve,” from the series Five Colors of Love for the Six Poetic Immortals (Goshiki-zome rokkasen) can be configured as a framed print, and you can preview the look before ordering.

“The Poet Sōjō Henjō (816–890) Slipping a Letter into a Woman’s Sleeve,” from the series Five Colors of Love for the Six Poetic Immortals (Goshiki-zome rokkasen) is available on paper, canvas, acrylic, and metal so you can choose the finish that matches your room.

This Kitagawa Utamaro artwork is produced as a premium wall print with finish and size options designed for display at home or in office spaces.

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Yes. You can configure “The Poet Sōjō Henjō (816–890) Slipping a Letter into a Woman’s Sleeve,” from the series Five Colors of Love for the Six Poetic Immortals (Goshiki-zome rokkasen) across different sizes and finishes to find a version that fits your budget and style.

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