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How do you tell if an old painting is a print?
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To tell if an old painting is a print, use a magnifying glass to look at its surface up close. A real painting will have visible brushstrokes left behind by the artist. A print will usually have a smooth surface and may look like it's made up of tiny dots, depending on the printing process used to produce it. If you're still unsure about your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can assist you. Explore a collection of paintings on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 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
ABSTRACT FACE
By Daria Kusto
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original hand drawn artwork by Daria Kusto.
Ink ,markers on Paper, varnish.
not including frame.
The magic flow reality...
Shipping from Spain, safely and promptly.
Category
2010s Pop Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Permanent Marker
Bull III by Christophe Dupety - Animal painting, abstract, violet, vivid colours
Located in Paris, FR
Bull III is a unique acrylic on paper painting by contemporary artist Christophe Dupety, dimensions are 65 × 50 cm (25.6 × 19.7 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and comes wi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Cycle of Life - Abstract Sage Green Landscape Mixed Media Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Amber Goldhammer paints dramatic abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas featuring energetic brushstrokes. Goldhammer uses her contemporary paintings to express...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Latex, Ink, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Simple - Blue Cool Tone Impasto Inspired Textural Thick Paint Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impasto-painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of artist Shiri Phillips’ abstract artworks. Her paintings are flooded with texture through the layering of acrylic paint i...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
