Question 1

How do you maintain oil paintings?

Accepted Answer

To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Question 2

What is abstract oil painting?

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

How do I identify an oil painting?

Accepted Answer

To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.

Question 4

Who is the father of oil painting?

Accepted Answer

Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.

Question 5

When was oil paint invented?

Accepted Answer

Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.

Question 6

What is the difference between a lithograph and an oil painting?

Accepted Answer

The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.

Question 7

What makes an oil painting valuable?

Accepted Answer

A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.

Question 8

How much do oil paintings cost?

Accepted Answer

On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.

Question 9

Do oil paintings darken over time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.

To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Question 10

How can I tell if an oil painting is real?

Accepted Answer

To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Question 11

How do you know if an oil painting is valuable?

Accepted Answer

Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.

Question 12

How much are oil paintings worth?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

How do I find an artist of oil paintings?

Accepted Answer

The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.

Question 14

How do I find the artist of an oil painting?

Accepted Answer

To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.

Question 15

Does sunlight affect oil paintings?

Accepted Answer

Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.

To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Question 16

Can you use oil paint on wood?

Accepted Answer

You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.

Question 17

Did Dali use oil paint?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Question 18

How can you tell how old an oil painting is?

Accepted Answer

To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.

Question 19

Where is the largest oil painting in the world?

Accepted Answer

The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.

Question 20

Is it necessary to varnish oil paintings?

Accepted Answer

Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.

1970 Oil Paintings

1970s Landscape Paintings

Jacqueline VaumanoirChateau - Mid 20th Century French Naif Oil on Canvas Landscape Painting, c.1970

1970s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

French Modernist1970 s French Modernist Painting Provence Collection Still Life Flowers in Jug, 1970 s

Late 20th Century Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings

Martine RuppolDetails about LARGE 1970 S FRENCH MODERNIST SIGNED OIL - BRIGHT COLORFUL INT, c. 1970 s

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Michael Dore, "Tombe De Chefs", Oil on Canvas, circa 1970

Mid-20th Century Modern Interior Paintings

Guy NicodChampagne Bottles 1970 s French Still Life Modernist Painting

1970s Fauvist Landscape Paintings

Jordi CurosBarcelona Spain oil on cardboard painting european urbanscape, 1979

Vintage 1970s Unknown Paintings

R. Wagner, European artist. Oil on board. Semi-abstract composition. 1970.

Mid-20th Century Modern Interior Paintings

Guy Nicod1970 s French Modernist Board Games Abstract Composition Painting

1970s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Emilio Grau SalaEmilio Grau Sala, Paddock, 1970, 1970

1970s Fauvist Landscape Paintings

Jordi CurosBarcelona Spain oil on cardboard painting european urbanscape, 1979

1970s French School Landscape Paintings

Jean FourieVillage Street of Tight Packed Cottages Oil Landscape Painting

1970s French School Landscape Paintings

Jean FourieTall Tree Autumn Woodland Windy Path Oil Landscape Painting

1970s Landscape Paintings

Johensen Wildflowers in The French Alps Landscape Oil Painting, 1965

Vintage 1970s Unknown Paintings

R. Wagner, European artist. Oil on board. Abstract composition. Dated 1970.

Vintage 1970s Unknown Paintings

R. Wagner, European artist. Oil on board. Semi-abstract composition. 1970.

1970s French School Landscape Paintings

Jean FourieAutumnal Green and Orange Riverside Valley Oil Landscape Painting

1970s Modern Figurative Paintings

Didier GrandtLes Femmes de Marche, Modern Oil Painting on Canvas by Didier Grandt, 1970

1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Jacques GermainComposition - French Abstract Oil Painting by Jacques Germain, 1978

1970s Cubist Figurative Paintings

John F. LeonardFigure with Fan, Cubist Oil on Board Painting by John F. Leonard, circa 1970

1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Leo GuidaAbstract Composition - Oil Painting by Leo Guida - 1970s, 1970s

1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Leo GuidaStriped Composition - Oil Painting by Leo Guida - 1970s, Abstract composition

1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Leo GuidaAbstract Composition - Oil Painting by Leo Guida - 1970s, Abstract composition

1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Leo GuidaGreen Composition - Oil Painting by Leo Guida - 1970s, Abstract composition

1970s Cubist Abstract Paintings

Miriam BrombergCubist Abstract I, Abstract Oil Painting by Miriam Bromberg

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Édouard Righetti (1924-2001)Stylish French Portrait Trendy Young Lady French 1970 s Post-Impressionist Oil, 1970 s

1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Jose Alvarez NieblaStairway to the Frontal Sky oil on canvas abstract painting, 1974

1970s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Jalal GharbiStreet Scene 2, Folk Art Oil on Canvas Painting by Jalal Gharbi, circa 1970

Vintage 1960s Italian Belle Époque Paintings

Antique Framed Oil Painting on Panel of Capri by Carlo Ciappa (1890-1970)

1970s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Jalal GharbiCactus Fruit Sellers, Folk Art Oil on Canvas Painting by Jalal Gharbi, circa 1970

1970s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Thomas KerryBoy with Fish, Photorealist Oil Painting on Board by Thomas Kerry, circa 1970

1970s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Josep Miquel SerranoMediterranean Flowers oil on canvas painting still life, c.1970

1970s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Jesus VillarHarvesters oil on canvas painting Spain european art, c.1975

1970s Modern Figurative Paintings

Rolando AguilarGuatemalan Latin American Oil Painting Modernist Porch Scene, 1979

1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Bonnie KlineYellow Rectangle, Large Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas by Bonnie Kline, circa 1970

1970s French School Landscape Paintings

Jean FourieSnow Covered Church in Midnight Blue Oil Landscape Painting

1970s Cubist Still-life Paintings

John F. LeonardStill Life, Cubist Oil Painting by John F. Leonard, circa 1970

1970s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Sandu LibermanWoman on a Park Bench, Modern Oil Painting by Sandu Liberman, Circa 1970

20th Century Portrait Paintings

Anton Gold (1914-1970) - Mid 20th Century Oil, The Schoolboy, Unknown

1970s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Josep Miquel Serranoself portrait with flowers oil on canvas painting, 1976

1970s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Jacqueline Vaumanoir
Chateau - Mid 20th Century French Naif Oil on Canvas Landscape Painting, c.1970

French Modernist
1970 s French Modernist Painting Provence Collection Still Life Flowers in Jug, 1970 s

Martine Ruppol
Details about LARGE 1970 S FRENCH MODERNIST SIGNED OIL - BRIGHT COLORFUL INT, c. 1970 s

Guy Nicod
Champagne Bottles 1970 s French Still Life Modernist Painting

Jordi Curos
Barcelona Spain oil on cardboard painting european urbanscape, 1979

Guy Nicod
1970 s French Modernist Board Games Abstract Composition Painting

Emilio Grau Sala
Emilio Grau Sala, Paddock, 1970, 1970

Jordi Curos
Barcelona Spain oil on cardboard painting european urbanscape, 1979

Jean Fourie
Village Street of Tight Packed Cottages Oil Landscape Painting

Jean Fourie
Tall Tree Autumn Woodland Windy Path Oil Landscape Painting

Johensen
Wildflowers in The French Alps Landscape Oil Painting, 1965

Jean Fourie
Autumnal Green and Orange Riverside Valley Oil Landscape Painting

Didier Grandt
Les Femmes de Marche, Modern Oil Painting on Canvas by Didier Grandt, 1970

Jacques Germain
Composition - French Abstract Oil Painting by Jacques Germain, 1978

John F. Leonard
Figure with Fan, Cubist Oil on Board Painting by John F. Leonard, circa 1970

Leo Guida
Abstract Composition - Oil Painting by Leo Guida - 1970s, 1970s

Leo Guida
Striped Composition - Oil Painting by Leo Guida - 1970s, Abstract composition

Leo Guida
Abstract Composition - Oil Painting by Leo Guida - 1970s, Abstract composition

Leo Guida
Green Composition - Oil Painting by Leo Guida - 1970s, Abstract composition

Miriam Bromberg
Cubist Abstract I, Abstract Oil Painting by Miriam Bromberg

Édouard Righetti (1924-2001)
Stylish French Portrait Trendy Young Lady French 1970 s Post-Impressionist Oil, 1970 s

Jose Alvarez Niebla
Stairway to the Frontal Sky oil on canvas abstract painting, 1974

Jalal Gharbi
Street Scene 2, Folk Art Oil on Canvas Painting by Jalal Gharbi, circa 1970

Jalal Gharbi
Cactus Fruit Sellers, Folk Art Oil on Canvas Painting by Jalal Gharbi, circa 1970

Thomas Kerry
Boy with Fish, Photorealist Oil Painting on Board by Thomas Kerry, circa 1970

Josep Miquel Serrano
Mediterranean Flowers oil on canvas painting still life, c.1970

Jesus Villar
Harvesters oil on canvas painting Spain european art, c.1975

Rolando Aguilar
Guatemalan Latin American Oil Painting Modernist Porch Scene, 1979

Bonnie Kline
Yellow Rectangle, Large Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas by Bonnie Kline, circa 1970

Jean Fourie
Snow Covered Church in Midnight Blue Oil Landscape Painting

John F. Leonard
Still Life, Cubist Oil Painting by John F. Leonard, circa 1970

Sandu Liberman
Woman on a Park Bench, Modern Oil Painting by Sandu Liberman, Circa 1970

Josep Miquel Serrano
self portrait with flowers oil on canvas painting, 1976

Gorman Woody
Mission San Juan Bautista, 1971 - Original Oil Painting, 1971

Philippe Alfieri
Girl with a Flower Basket, Impressionist Oil Painting by Philippe Alfieri, Circa 1970

Harry Lane
The Spring, American Realist Oil Painting on Board by Harry Lane, Circa 1970

Donald Roy Purdy
Rabbi 3, 1970s Framed Modern Oil Painting by Donald Roy Purdy, circa 1970

Charles Burdick
Two Nudes in the Forest, Modern Ink and Oil Painting by Charles Burdick, circa 1970

Joan Miller
Antique American Modernist Framed Abstract Minimalist Landscape Oil Painting, 1977

Jan De Ruth
Red Shoes, Modern Oil Painting on Canvas by Jan De Ruth, circa 1970

Ignacio Gil Sala
Toledo Spain oil on canvas painting spanish landscape, 1973

Pilar Margenat
woman in blue oil on canvas painting postimpressionism, c.1975

T. Fabris
20th Century French Modernist Signed Oil Painting Portrait of Young Girl Green, 1970 s

Pietro Griffo
Paris Street in the Snow with Figures - Vintage Oil Painting by Italian Artist, 1970 Circa

Peter Darro
Ring-necked Pheasants, Wildlife Oil Painting Painting on Canvas by Peter Darro, 1971

Joachim Probst (1913 - 1980)
Antique American Abstract Expressionist Thick Impasto Framed Oil Painting, 1971