The Context: Seinfeld and the Episode The Letter The iconic sitcom Seinfeld aired from 1989 to 1998 and, in Season 3 Episode 21 ("The Letter"), introduced a storyline that bridged comedy, art, and pop-culture in a uniquely memorable way. The Kramer Painting In this episode, Jerry's girlfriend Nina (played by Catherine Keener) is an artist who paints a portrait of Kramer (played by.. The Kramer Painting In the "Seinfeld" episode titled "The Letter" (Season 3, Episode 21), Jerry's girlfriend, Nina, who is an artist, paints a portrait of Kramer. The painting becomes a focal point in the episode, showcasing Kramer's unique appearance.
The Letter: Directed by Tom Cherones. With Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander. Jerry learns that his new artist friend, from whom George has been forced to buy a painting, plagiarized a letter to keep him from breaking up with her. Elaine refuses to remove her Baltimore Orioles cap during a New York Yankees game.. "The Letter" is the 21st episode of the third season of Seinfeld, and 38th overall. It first aired on March 25, 1992. It was written by Larry David and directed by Tom Cherones. Jerry's new girlfriend, Nina, uses Kramer as a model for her painting, which elderly art collectors fall in love with.