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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)

Japan, Edo period

(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.c

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Description

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.

See also
Collection: 
Japanese Art
Department: 
Japanese Art
Type of artwork: 
Print
Medium: 
One of a triptych of color woodblock prints
Credit line: 
Bequest of Edward L. Whittemore

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