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The Whirlpools of Awa
The Whirlpools of Awa
1857
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Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川 広重
(Japanese, 1797–1858)
(1615-1868)
One of a triptych of color woodblock prints
Sheet: 38.4 x 25.8 cm (15 1/8 x 10 3/16 in.)
Bequest of Edward L. Whittemore 1930.183.b
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Late in his career, Hiroshige explored the poetic theme of setsugekka, “snow, moon, and flowers,” in a set of three triptychs. The swirling whirlpools at Awa would remind the viewer of flowers.
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