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The Whirlpools of Awa

The Whirlpools of Awa

1857
(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.b
Location: not on view

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.
  • (Yamanaka & Co.)
  • Against the Grain: Woodcuts from the Collection. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (August 17-November 9, 2003).
    Monet & Japan. National Gallery of Australia, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia (organizer) (March 10-June 11, 2001).
    Japanese Woodblock Prints: Themes and Techniques. The Cleveland Museum of Art Education Department, Cleveland, OH (1980).
    In the Nature of Materials - Japanese Decorative Arts. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (1977).
  • {{cite web|title=The Whirlpools of Awa|url=false|author=Utagawa Hiroshige|year=1857|access-date=24 April 2024|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}

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