Three Friends of Winter 1913

"Three Friends of Winter" is a 1913 woodblock print by American artist Helen Hyde. Inspired by Japanese art, Hyde depicts a young woman in traditional dress holding a pot of blossoming plum branches, a pine tree, and bamboo, symbolic of the "Three Friends of Winter." These plants are traditionally seen as resilient and enduring, embodying the strength and beauty that can be found even in the harshest of seasons. Hyde's distinct style, known for its use of bright colors and delicate lines, makes this print an intriguing example of the Japanese aesthetic in Western art.