Ukiyo-e Jigsaw Puzzle (252 / 520-piece): “Messenger with a Letter” by Kitagawa Utamaro | Edo Bijin-ga / Secret Romance & Emotional Expression

A moment of emotion — subtle yet unmistakably powerful.

This premium ukiyo-e jigsaw puzzle features Kitagawa Utamaro’s masterpiece “Messenger with a Letter,” a poetic portrayal of two women sharing a private exchange rich with affection, trust, and secrecy.

The kneeling young messenger leans forward tenderly, her gaze upward and lips parted slightly — a gesture filled with admiration and longing.
The woman she attends returns that gaze calmly yet affectionately, her hand gently placed in the messenger’s palm.
Nothing is spoken, yet everything is communicated — love, loyalty, anticipation, and unbreakable connection.

Utamaro’s genius is displayed in:

• the delicate softness of the women’s faces and lips

• the flowing kimonos rendered in muted peach and green

• the emotional stillness of the scene — dramatic without exaggeration

The result is an intimate narrative frozen in time, now reborn as a luxurious art puzzle that combines emotional storytelling, elegance, and meditative assembly.

🔹 Artwork Details

🔹 Puzzle Features

• Vertical design ideal for wall display

• 252 pcs / 520 pcs available

• Ultra–high–resolution museum scan keeps original pigment texture and linework

• Thick laminated surface perfect for framing after completion

• Includes a reference sheet for enjoyable assembly

🎁 Recommended For

✔ Collectors of Japanese art & ukiyo-e
✔ Fans of soft romantic themes & feminine beauty
✔ Home décor designers seeking calm, elegant wall art
✔ Puzzle lovers who enjoy emotional, story-driven artwork

Bring a quiet moment of intimacy from Edo Japan into your home — a masterpiece of emotion and elegance that transcends time.

Add your custom artwork on this puzzle and help adults and kids alike spend quality time over a game they'll love. Each puzzle comes in a glossy finish and is available in both vertical and horizontal orientations to best fit your photos and art. Your ideas are printed and laminated on sturdy chipboard backing while each pack includes a reference print to easily put the puzzle together.

.: Material: 100% chipboard
.: 252, 520 piece options
.: Available in vertical or horizontal orientation
.: Glossy laminated finish

EU representative: Jigsaw Japan, m5@m03.biz, Nishinomiya, Ikeda, 12-33-1006, Nishinomiya, JP-28, 6620911, JP

Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC

Care instructions: Wipe the dirt or dust off gently with a clean, dry microfiber cloth.