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FrensInLowPlaces on scored.co
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The media its printed on vastly effects the results. Much of their paper was much different to our canvas and didnt have the rigidity. I think it was most often rice paper. It limited the ability to so layer oils like we did in the time period.
The Japanese painting depicted here is a woodblock print. They were mass produced--almost a form of advertising. This print is of a famous kabuki actor of the time.