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The Whirlpools of Awa
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Late in his career, Hiroshige explored the poetic theme of <em>setsugekka</em>, “snow, moon, and flowers,” in a set of three triptychs. The swirling whirlpools at Awa would remind the viewer of flowers.
| Artist / Maker | Utagawa Hiroshige |
|---|---|
| Date | 1857 |
| Culture / Origin | Japan, Edo period (1615–1868) |
| Medium | Triptych of color woodblock prints |
| Dimensions | Overall: 38.4 x 25.8 cm (15 1/8 x 10 3/16 in.) |
| Department | Japanese Art |
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About the Artist
Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797–1858) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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