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This is a Japanese woodblock print reproducing Utagawa Hiroshige’s famous landscape “Awa, Naruto no Fuha” (The Whirlpools of Naruto in Awa Province), from the series “Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces” (Rokujuyoshu Meisho Zue).

The original design is by Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858), one of the most celebrated ukiyo-e landscape artists of the Edo period.

This work was produced as a traditional woodblock reprint by Unsodo, a long-established Japanese publisher.

The dramatic composition depicts the powerful currents and whirlpools of the Naruto Strait, surrounded by crashing waves and rocky formations. The deep blue gradations of the sea and the large spiral of water in the foreground create a particularly striking image.

Only one is currently available, so we recommend purchasing it early if you are considering adding it to your collection.

■ Artist

Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858)

■ Title

Awa, Naruto no Fuha

(The Whirlpools of Naruto in Awa Province)

■ Series

Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces

(Rokujuyoshu Meisho Zue)

■ Artwork

Japanese Woodblock Print / Ukiyo-e Reprint

■ Publisher

Unsodo

■ Printing

Traditional Japanese woodblock printing

10 woodblocks / 26 printing impressions

■ Woodblocks

Cherry wood

■ Paper

Echizen Kizuki Hosho Paper

■ Size

Image area: Approximately 34 × 23 cm

(13.4 × 9.1 inches)

■ Description

The original “Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces” series was created by Utagawa Hiroshige during the later years of his career.

This work is a later reproduction produced by Unsodo using traditional Japanese woodblock-printing techniques.

The design depicts the turbulent waters of the Naruto Strait in Awa Province, present-day Tokushima Prefecture.

Powerful waves, rocky formations, and the large whirlpool in the foreground dominate the vertical composition, while the distant landscape and birds create a strong sense of depth.

The reverse side of the print is also shown in the photographs.

■ Condition

Please review all photographs carefully before purchasing.

The photographs form an important part of the description and show the actual condition of the item.

Minor variations, marks, unevenness, or other characteristics associated with paper and traditional woodblock printing may be present.

Please also review the edges, margins, corners, surface, and reverse side carefully in the photographs.

Colors may appear slightly different depending on lighting, photography, and your monitor or device settings.

Please purchase only after carefully reviewing and accepting the condition shown in the photographs.

■ Shipping

The shipping charge includes international delivery and shipping-related handling costs.

For shipments to the United States, the item will be shipped DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). Customs duties and import taxes will be covered by the seller.

For shipments to countries other than the United States, customs duties, import taxes, VAT, and other import-related charges, if applicable, are the responsibility of the buyer and are not included in the item price or shipping charge.

The print will be carefully packed using materials suitable for international shipping to help protect it during transit.

Only one is currently in stock, so we recommend purchasing it early.