{"title":"Tsukioka Settei","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"shirabyoshi-dancer-and-female-servant-courtesan-and-girl-attendant-tsukioka-settei","title":"Shirabyōshi Dancer and Female Servant; Courtesan and Girl Attendant - Tsukioka Settei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined pair of bijin-ga panels by Tsukioka Settei, depicting traditional Japanese female figures with delicate brushwork against a gold-leaf background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsukioka Settei was a prominent artist of the Ukiyo-e school, active in the Kamigata region of Japan. This work, presented as a pair of hanging scrolls or screen panels, depicts two distinct scenes of feminine grace. The left panel shows a Shirabyōshi dancer accompanied by a young servant, while the right panel features a courtesan with her girl attendant. Settei is recognised for his refined approach to the bijin-ga genre, which focuses on the depiction of beautiful women. His figures possess elongated proportions and delicate facial features, characteristic of his personal style that diverged from the more robust figures often seen in Edo-period prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition utilises a gold-leaf background, a technique that provides a sense of luxury and spatial ambiguity. The figures are rendered with fine, controlled brushwork, allowing for the careful delineation of their elaborate kimono patterns and hairstyles. The interaction between the primary figures and their attendants suggests a narrative of service and social hierarchy within the pleasure quarters of the eighteenth century. Settei avoids excessive ornamentation, preferring to focus on the posture and the subtle gestures of his subjects. The colour palette remains balanced, using muted earth tones for the background to allow the pigments of the garments to emerge with clarity. This piece reflects the aesthetic values of the period, where the depiction of women was not merely a record of fashion but an exploration of poise and social identity. The work remains a clear example of Settei's contribution to the development of the bijin-ga tradition in the Kansai region, demonstrating his technical precision and his ability to capture the quiet moments of his subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/the-actor-segawa-kikunojo-ii-as-the-courtesan-umegae-suzuki-harunobu\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Actor Segawa Kikunojo II as the Courtesan Umegae - Suzuki Harunobu — Suzuki Harunobu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/mountains-and-rivers-along-the-kisokaido-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMountains and Rivers Along the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tsukioka Settei","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59051396890959,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59051625546063,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59051625578831,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59051625611599,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59051625644367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59051625677135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59051625709903,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59051625742671,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59051625775439,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59051625808207,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59051625840975,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59051625873743,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Shiraby-shi-Dancer-and-Female-Servant-Courtesan-and-Girl-Attendant_Poster_CompositorV1_1791420363956.jpg?v=1791420740"},{"product_id":"picture-book-of-incidents-in-the-life-of-ranjatai-tsukioka-settei","title":"Picture Book of Incidents in the Life of Ranjatai - Tsukioka Settei","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print from the Ehon Ranjatai by Tsukioka Settei, featuring narrative scenes with figures and calligraphy in the traditional Ukiyo-e style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print originates from the Ehon Ranjatai, a publication by the Japanese artist Tsukioka Settei. Active during the mid-to-late eighteenth century, Settei was a painter and printmaker based in Osaka. He is known for his work in the Ukiyo-e style, often focusing on figures and narrative scenes. This specific work demonstrates the characteristic line work of the period, where thin, controlled ink strokes define both the human figures and the surrounding architectural elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is divided into two distinct panels, a common format for Japanese illustrated books of this era. The left panel depicts a seated figure in traditional attire, positioned within an interior space that includes a low table and a standing lamp. The right panel shows an ethereal, standing figure accompanied by stylized clouds, suggesting a supernatural or legendary narrative. The integration of text directly onto the image surface is a standard feature of the ehon (picture book) format, where the calligraphy functions as both a narrative device and a visual element that balances the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSettei's approach to the human form is restrained, focusing on clear outlines and expressive gestures rather than heavy shading or complex perspective. The use of negative space is deliberate, allowing the viewer to focus on the interaction between the characters and the accompanying text. This print offers a glimpse into the literary and visual culture of the Edo period, where historical and legendary tales were disseminated through mass-produced woodblock volumes. The work reflects the technical precision of the carvers and printers who collaborated with artists like Settei to produce these accessible cultural artefacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/shimosuwa-from-sixty-nine-stations-of-the-kisokaido-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eShimosuwa, from Sixty-Nine Stations of the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/new-year-street-performers-kitagawa-utamaro\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNew Year Street-Performers - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tsukioka Settei","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59052355256655,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59052409192783,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59052409225551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59052409258319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59052409291087,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59052409323855,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59052409356623,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59052409389391,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59052409422159,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59052409454927,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59052409487695,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59052409520463,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Picture-Book-of-Incidents-in-the-Life-of-Ranjatai_Poster_CompositorV1_1791431127447.jpg?v=1791432575"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/collections\/tsukioka-settei.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}