Tekstblad van Negai no itoguchi 1799

This piece of artwork, "Tekstblad van Negai no itoguchi" (1799) by famed Japanese artist Kitagawa Utamaro (c. 1753-1806), is a single sheet of calligraphy displaying a handwritten text in the Japanese language. The work is considered to be a fine example of calligraphy from the Edo period. It is currently on display in the Rijksmuseum, a museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It measures 254 mm in height and 381 mm in width. The intricate strokes of the script are delicate and flow across the paper, demonstrating the artist's skill and control over his medium.