What topics does Fireflies explore?

japanese street life, nighttime scene, edo period japan, urban activity, monochromatic print, woodblock art, shadows & light

What is the thematic context of Fireflies?

early japonism exploration, experimentation with print, monochromatic focus, shift from realism, ukiyo-e aesthetics, japonism influence, simplified forms, bold linework

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Fireflies

Japonisme
1906
21.0 x 21.0 cm

Helen Hyde (1868 – 1919)

Explore Helen Hyde (1868-1919), an American etcher & printmaker celebrated for her evocative depictions of Japanese life, women & children. Discover her legacy!

About this artwork

Title: Fireflies
Artist: Helen Hyde
Year: 1906
Original dimensions: 21.0 x 21.0 cm
Format: Square
Copyright status: Public domain
Movement: Japonisme
Creative period: Mature Period
Main color: Espresso
Keywords: 1906 japanese art , helen hyde woodcut , woodblock printing

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