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How do I identify an artist’s painting?
To identify an artist's painting, first try using the app Smartify. It allows you to take a photo of the artist's signature, and then it automatically searches a large database to identify who made it. If this search yields no results, you can try performing a reverse image search using a photo of the signature or the entire painting. Once you know who the artist is, you can use trusted online resources to determine the name and age of the piece. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer evaluate your painting and identify it for you. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of paintings.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
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Airplane in landscape - landscape painting
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful painting by Jeroen Allart is part of his minimalist landscape and animal painting he did in his home country the Netherlands. 'A farm stands before you on the horizon....
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

It s Good Business! /// Contemporary Street Art Text War Political Painting
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Jack Graves III (American, 1988-) Title: "It's Good Business!" Series: Statement *Signed by Graves lower right. It is also signed, dated, and titled on verso Year: 2023 Mediu...
Category

2010s Street Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Acrylic

Fine Mid 20th Century French Post-Impressionist Oil Canal du Midi Tranquil Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pierre PIOT (French, 1921-1998) "Canal du Midi" Oil on canvas, framed Signed lower left, Titled and countersigned on verso, 20 x 24 inches plus frame Provenance: Artist's family C...
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Carnival - Abstract Painting Modern Bold Invest Colorful Large Contemporary Joy
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: The Guardians and the Carnival Abstract Painting Modern Bold Invest Colorful Large Contemporary Joy Love the detail in this artwork by Karnish. This work is part of a serie...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Color Pencil, Stretcher Bars

French IMPRESSIONIST Oil Painting GRASSE FRENCH RIVIERA Late 20th Century
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Elizabeth Macdonald Buchanan (1939-2020) English TITLE: "Early Morning At St Jean Grasse" SIGNED: labelled verso MEDIUM: oil on board SIZE: 45cm x 45cm inclusive of frame C...
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

REFLECTIONS XI - Contemporary Atmospheric Lake Landscape
Located in Salzburg, AT
A few words of the artist about his art: When i painting landscapes, I usually choose simple geometric arrangements, contrasts of verticals and levels. I juxtapose the smooth surfac...
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

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