1857
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Awa no Naruto|雪月花 阿波鳴門之風景|The Whirlpools of Awa is a 1857 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Impressionism work, depicting Landscape, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a wild, choppy ocean with swirling waves. Small islands dot the water, covered in dark green trees. In the distance, misty mountains fade into a pale sky. A few tiny boats float far out to sea. The waves look almost alive, with sharp lines showing how water moves. The colors are soft but bold—deep blues, greens, and a pale sky. Want to see more? Check out Utagawa Hiroshige.
Utagawa Hiroshige (歌川 広重) or Andō Hiroshige (安藤 広重), born Andō Tokutarō (安藤 徳太郎; 1797 – 12 October 1858), was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist, considered the last great master of that tradition.
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