A painting executed in ink on rice paper, typically with a subject related to the natural world; (as a mass noun) the style or tradition of oriental art to which such paintings belong.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Colonist.
Definition of rice paper painting in US English:
rice paper painting
noun
A painting executed in ink on rice paper, typically with a subject related to the natural world; (as a mass noun) the style or tradition of oriental art to which such paintings belong.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Colonist.