noun
hand-painted picture; original painting
Refers to a picture created directly by hand, especially in contrast to woodblock prints or reproductions. Often used in art contexts to emphasize authenticity.
この展覧会では、浮世絵の肉筆画が展示されている。
This exhibition displays hand-painted ukiyo-e pictures.
肉筆画は版画と違って、一点ものだ。
Unlike prints, a hand-painted picture is a one-of-a-kind work.
原画 means the original artwork used as a basis for reproduction, whereas 肉筆画 emphasizes the hand-painted nature itself.
Compound of 肉筆 (handwriting or hand-painting, literally 'flesh brush') and 画 (picture). The term highlights the direct, manual creation of the image.