I think it is more about the fact that they are paintings,
i.e. oil on canvas rather than lithographs or whatever.
Reminds me of this video which is stunning!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuw-MgMgYQg
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Redsushi! Whoop! Whoop! Yes, that one!, Mon 23 Feb 2009, 12:21,
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