Little Dancer of the ‘No’ 1916

"Little Dancer of the 'No'" is a 1916 print by American artist Helen Hyde (1868-1919). The work depicts a young girl, seated and turned slightly away from the viewer, wearing traditional Japanese clothing. Hyde, known for her woodblock prints inspired by her travels in Japan, creates a simple but evocative composition with delicate lines and subtle color. The title, with its reference to the "No" form of Japanese theater, suggests a connection between the subject and traditional Japanese art.