maruyama ozui
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…
The Lifeline
Scroll through maruyama ozui's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
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Chapters — Career Periods
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Thumbnails — Dated Works
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Colour Band — Movement Drift
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