Mori Tetsuzan 森徹山: A Bridge Between Kyoto and Edo Art Traditions Mori Tetsuzan (森徹山), born Yoshino in 1775, stands as a pivotal figure in late Edo-period Japanese painting. His artistic journey began under the tutelage of Mori Tetsuzan Senior, establishing him firmly within the Maruyama School—a movement that sought to synthesize Kyoto’s refined aesthetic sensibilities with the dynamism of Edo’s urban landscape. This synthesis is evid…