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Is it necessary to varnish oil paintings?
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Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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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
"Flatiron Building" Post-Impressionist NYC Winter Scene Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant and nostalgic oil on canvas painting by artist Robert Lebrone, where he captures a lively 20th Century winter evening street scene in near the Flatiron Building in New York...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
View of the Bay of Naples with Mount Vesuvius
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unknown artist (Naples), 19th century
View of the Bay of Naples with Mount Vesuvius
oil on metal plate
unframed: 7.8 cm (3.1 in) diameter
framed: 20.5 × 20.5 cm (8.1 × 8.1 in)
Thi...
Category
19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Metal
Landscape Oil Painting, Vintage French Countryside Painting with Horses
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Vintage landscape with horses oil painting on canvas. This atmospheric and unusual painting features horses shading under a tree waiting for their owners to collect them after a day...
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Scaffold Two - Geometric Abstract Light Blue Navy Ivory Beige Lines Shapes, 2021
Located in Kent, CT
Geometric shapes in shades of blue from cobalt to pale periwinkle, and delicate angular lines in black and dark gray are dynamic against a soft background fading from dark navy at th...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Acrylic, Panel
Winter Urban City Street Scene Painting American Impressionist Paul Bachem
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
A beautiful winter street scene by contemporary artist Paul Bachem.
oil on canvas on panel
signed LR
14 x 11 unframed, 20 x 17 framed in a distressed looking frame.
BIOGRAPHY
Paul B...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
