Komura Settai (小村雪岱) 1883–1940
"The architect of delicate Showa chic." Komura Settai brought the refined elegance of traditional Edo aesthetics into the modern era. Celebrated for his razor-thin line work and subtle, muted palettes, his prints embody the spirit of Iki (chic). Whether depicting a solitary woman under a willow tree or a quiet courtyard in soft snow, Settai reduces forms to their ultimate, graceful essence, creating a world of quiet, timeless sophistication.
