The artwork, titled “3 Illustrations for ‘Killed By Roses’ (A Book Of Portraits Of Yukio Mishima)”, was created by the artist Tadanori Yokoo in 1969. It belongs to the Pop Art movement and falls under the genre of illustration.
The artwork depicts the red-colored back of a human figure with their arms crossed behind them. The fingers of this figure are notably embellished with yellow-painted nails. The background features a serene, horizon-spanning sky with a transitional gradient from blue to white, suggesting an expansive and unobstructed view, potentially representative of freedom or contemplation. The stark contrast between the red of the figure and the natural hues of the sky underscores the bold, striking style typical of Pop Art.
