The Whirlpools of Awa

1857 Overall: 38.4 x 25.8 cm (15 1/8 x 10 3/16 in.) Source image
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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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