A Legacy of Splashing Ink: The Life and Art of Maruyama Ozui Maruyama Ozui, born in Kyoto in 1766 and passing away in 1829, occupies a fascinating position within the landscape of Japanese painting. Though often overshadowed by his father, the celebrated Maruyama Ōkyo—the founder of the influential Maruyama school—Ozui carved out his own distinct artistic identity, becoming renowned for his dynamic depictions of fish, waterfalls, and landscapes imbued with a remarkable sense of energy. His work represents not merely imitation but a sensitive continuation and evolution of the family’s aesthet…