Photo of collection object The Whirlpools of Awa
Utagawa Hiroshige. The Whirlpools of Awa, 1857. 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. CC0.

The Whirlpools of Awa

1857

Utagawa Hiroshige

Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797–1858)

Japanese Art

The Whirlpools of Awa, 1857. Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797–1858). One of a triptych of color woodblock prints; sheet: 38.4 x 25.8 cm (15 1/8 x 10 3/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Bequest of Edward L. Whittemore 1930.183.b 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.
Maker/Artist
Utagawa Hiroshige
Classification
Print
Formatted Medium
One of a triptych of color woodblock prints
Dimensions
Sheet: 38.4 x 25.8 cm (15 1/8 x 10 3/16 in.)
Inscribed
Inscription: Signature: Hiroshige hitsu (on left panel) Publisher: Okazawaya Taheiji (emblem) Censorship Seal: aratame
Departments
Japanese Art
Accession Number
1930.183.b
Credit Line
Bequest of Edward L. Whittemore
Rights Statement
CC0

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