The image depicts a Japanese woodblock print of a turbulent sea. A small island with sparse trees protrudes from the lower right corner into the choppy water, which features multiple swirling whirlpools. The background shows a distant shoreline with mountains and a hazy sky transitioning from dark blue at the top to light beige. A red vertical banner with black Japanese characters is located in the upper right corner, accompanied by three circular seals below it. The print's color palette includes shades of blue, beige, and brown. The title and artist are "The Whirlpools of Awa" by Utagawa Hiroshige.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 605 × 900 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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