Settai Komura (1887–1940) wood block print from the set ”Poses of beautiful women” 1948

Artist Name: Settai Komura (1887–1940)

wood block print from the set ”Poses of beautiful women”

Year: 1948

Size: shishiban size 23.5cm by 23.5cm

Settai Komura (1887–1940) wood block print from the set "Poses of Beautiful Women" 1948 A distinguished example of mid-century Japanese woodblock printing, this work originates from Settai Komura's acclaimed series exploring the figure through a modernist lens. Komura's career spanned a transformative period in Japanese art, and this print demonstrates his command of traditional carving and pigment application techniques refined through decades of practice. The shishiban format—measuring 23.5cm × 23.5cm—was a preferred dimension for intimate gallery presentation, allowing viewers to appreciate the nuanced detail and compositional balance. The series "Poses of Beautiful Women" represents Komura's investigation into form, movement, and decorative harmony, combining classical subject matter with contemporary sensibilities. This 1948 impression reflects the post-war revival of woodblock printing as a serious artistic medium. The work's technical precision and aesthetic sophistication make it a significant acquisition for collectors of vintage Japanese prints and modernist figure studies.