The Blue Umbrella 1914

"The Blue Umbrella" is a color woodblock print created by American artist Helen Hyde in 1914. It depicts a young child, likely a girl, wearing traditional Japanese clothing and wooden clogs, walking in the rain with a blue umbrella. Hyde, who was known for her depictions of Japanese life, experimented with the Japanese woodblock print style, creating charming and colorful prints with Japanese motifs. Her work was popular in the early 20th century and is still appreciated for its unique combination of Western and Eastern influences.