Prentenboek over helden en heldinnen 1782

This artwork is a book cover, "Prentenboek over helden en heldinnen," by Torii Kiyonaga, created in 1782. It's a simple design with a pale yellow background and black calligraphy, indicating the Japanese style of the Edo period. The cover is decorated with handwritten text in black, likely the title of the book. This book cover, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is an example of Japanese bookbinding techniques and is a testament to the artistry of Torii Kiyonaga, one of the leading artists of the time.