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Matsuda Quick Special Oil Colours

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Matsuda Gaso was established in 1948 by Matsuda Mokuhei and still produces high-quality oil paint and other art materials. Many artists complained that Japanese oil paint was of poor quality, prompting Matsuda to release its Super Oil Paint in 1952, incorporating high-grade poppy oil to prevent discoloration and fading. In 1961, it also released a quick-drying oil paint called Speed Color. The designer is unknown.