also: さいしょくが
noun
color picture; color painting
Refers to a picture or painting executed in color, as opposed to monochrome.
この本には美しい彩色画がたくさん載っている。
This book contains many beautiful color pictures.
絵画 is a general term for paintings and pictures; 彩色画 specifically emphasizes the use of color.
Standard kanji form; the reading さいしきが is the most common.
Alternate reading; less common than さいしきが.
Compound of 彩色 (coloring) and 画 (picture). The reading さいしきが uses the older go-on reading for 色, while さいしょくが uses the kan-on reading.