1855, Utagawa Hiroshige, Awa: The Rough Seats at Naruto -- British Museum (London)
From the museum label: The Naruto whirlpools are among the most famous of Japan's natural phenomena. Many artists have celebrated them, including Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), whose work may have inspired Hiroshige's dramatic composition, placing the viewer in the middle of the action. The beautiful colour gradation gives the waves a three-dimensional appearance, creating the impression of a turbulent ocean.
1855, Utagawa Hiroshige, Awa: The Rough Seats at Naruto -- British Museum (London)
From the museum label: The Naruto whirlpools are among the most famous of Japan's natural phenomena. Many artists have celebrated them, including Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), whose work may have inspired Hiroshige's dramatic composition, placing the viewer in the middle of the action. The beautiful colour gradation gives the waves a three-dimensional appearance, creating the impression of a turbulent ocean.