The Whirlpools of Awa, 1857. Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797-1858). Triptych of color woodblock prints; overall: x cm (15 1/8 x 10 3/16 in.). 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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Size: 3400px × 1743px
Photo credit: © CMA/BOT / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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