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Northern India, Near Himalaya Range
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Northern India, The Himalaya Range" c.1975 is an oil painting on canvas board
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Port de Menton (Harbor of Menton)
By Lucien Delarue
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Port de Menton" (Harbor of Menton) c.1975 is an oil painting on canvas by
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Early Florida Painting "Spanish Garden" St. Augustine by Eric Stry Circa 1950
Located in Rochester, NY
1901-1975) was known for his oil paintings of landscapes, seascapes, harbor scenes and still life. He
Category
Mid-20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Paint
Quiet Time
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
York City
1975 Third Place – Oil Painting,Salmagundi Award, Salmagundi Building, 5th Avenue, New York
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Vinyl
$14,000
Luminations Work on Paper
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
– Watercolor,Salmagundi award, Salmagundi Building, 5th Avenue, New York City
1975 Third Place – Oil Painting
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Vinyl, Archival Paper
Fat Apple Series Large Abstract
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
, Salmagundi Building, 5th Avenue, New York City
1975 Third Place – Oil Painting,Salmagundi Award, Salmagundi
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Vinyl
Florida Keys #1 Large Abstract Expressionist
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
– Watercolor,Salmagundi award, Salmagundi Building, 5th Avenue, New York City
1975 Third Place – Oil Painting
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Vinyl
Hot Flame II Abstract Work On Paper
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Place – Oil Painting,Salmagundi Award, Salmagundi Building, 5th Avenue, New York City
1975 First Place
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Vinyl, Watercolor, Archival Paper
Hot Flame Abstract Work On Paper
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Place – Oil Painting,Salmagundi Award, Salmagundi Building, 5th Avenue, New York City
1975 First Place
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Vinyl, Watercolor, Archival Paper
Untitled Blue Abstract Work On Paper
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
York City
1975 Third Place – Oil Painting,Salmagundi Award, Salmagundi Building, 5th Avenue, New York
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Vinyl, Watercolor, Archival Paper
Untitled Abstract Work On Paper
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
York City
1975 Third Place – Oil Painting,Salmagundi Award, Salmagundi Building, 5th Avenue, New York
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Vinyl, Watercolor, Archival Paper
Flame Multi Color Abstract Work On Paper
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
– Watercolor,Salmagundi award, Salmagundi Building, 5th Avenue, New York City
1975 Third Place – Oil Painting
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Vinyl, Watercolor, Archival Paper
Hot Flame III Abstract Work On Paper
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
– Watercolor,Salmagundi award, Salmagundi Building, 5th Avenue, New York City
1975 Third Place – Oil Painting
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Archival Paper, Vinyl
First Impressions Large Abstract
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
York City
1975 Third Place – Oil Painting,Salmagundi Award, Salmagundi Building, 5th Avenue, New York
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Vinyl, Acrylic
A Quite Time In Summer Abstract
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
York City
1975 Third Place – Oil Painting,Salmagundi Award, Salmagundi Building, 5th Avenue, New York
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Vinyl, Acrylic
Night Music Abstract Expressionist
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
York City
1975 Third Place – Oil Painting,Salmagundi Award, Salmagundi Building, 5th Avenue, New York
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Vinyl, Acrylic
Fireside Chat Abstract On Canvas
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Place – Oil Painting,Salmagundi Award, Salmagundi Building, 5th Avenue, New York City
1975 First Place
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Vinyl
Star Wars Return Of The Jedi 1983 Original Vintage Japanese Movie Film Poster
Located in London, GB
, where he also studied oil painting.
In 1975, he moved to San Francisco in the United States to study
Category
1980s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Laid Paper
Star Wars Return Of The Jedi 1983 Original Vintage Japanese Movie Film Poster
Located in London, GB
, where he also studied oil painting.
In 1975, he moved to San Francisco in the United States to study
Category
1980s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Laid Paper
Star Wars Return Of The Jedi 1983 Original Vintage Japanese Movie Film Poster
Located in London, GB
, where he also studied oil painting.
In 1975, he moved to San Francisco in the United States to study
Category
1980s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Laid Paper
Bernard Harmon, Stars and Stripes, Oil on Board, 1975
By Bernard Harmon
Located in Doylestown, PA
Bernard Harmon, Stars and Stripes, is an oil painting on board, the artwork is 41.75" x 35.75" in
Category
20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Mid-Century Modern Oil and Fiberglass Painting by Lacambra, circa 1975
By S.M. Lacambra
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful painting by S.M. Lacambra executed in oil paint and fiberglass. Textured contours and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Fiberglass
Richards Ruben, City 9 Default, oil on canvas, 1975
Located in New York, NY
Default" is a large-scale geometric, abstract painting. The composition features repeating diagonal bands
Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bernard Damiano
Composition
1975 Oil Canvas Expressionism Colorful Yellow Cyan
By Damiano Bernard
Located in Bergamo, IT
Bernard Damiano (1926 - 2000) Composition, 1975, oil on canvas, signed lower left.
SIZE: cm. 80 x
Category
1970s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paint, Oil, Canvas
Roland CHANCO (1914-2017), Painting "Women with Rocking Chair", 1975
By Roland Chanco
Located in Tours, FR
Gimond's studio. But very quickly, he returned to painting and frequented great artists such as Maurice
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Linen
Musicians Portrait
Black White Gray by Dino Boschi, 1975 Oil on Canvas Italian
Located in Bergamo, IT
Dino Boschi (1923-2015) Musicians Portrait, 1975, Oil on Canvas, signed and dated lower right
Category
1970s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
Allyn Amundson (American 1934 - 1975); Portrait; oil on paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oil painter;
Assistant Drawing Instructor at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
1958 Wisconsin
Category
Mid-20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Monumental Oil on Canvas and Collage Triptych by Walter Feldman, 1975
By Walter Feldman
Located in Houston, TX
An oil on canvas and collage triptych painting by modern artist Walter Feldman is titled 'Sequence
Category
Vintage 1970s American Paintings
Tournesols et les fruits (Sunflowers and Fruits), ca. 1975
By Claude Venard
Located in Washington, DC
experiences conserving Old Master paintings to be invaluable to the development of his style and technique
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Frederick Elmiger (USA, 1890-1975) Portrait of Henry Bergh (Founder A.S.P.C.A.)
Located in Meinisberg, CH
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Frederick Elmiger
(American, 1890-1975)
Henry Bergh – The Founder of the A.S.P.C.A.
• Watercolour, gouache
Category
20th Century Naturalistic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, India Ink, Oil, Watercolor
Le Pin Parasol, Large French Expressionist Oil Painting
By Christian Duriaud
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Le Pin Parasol"
by Christian Duriaud (French b. 1944)
signed to the front and dated verso 1975
oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Guitare rouge sur table verte, Large French Expressionist Oil Painting
By Christian Duriaud
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
dated verso 1975
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas: 50cm x 65cm (19.5 x 25.5 inches)
Stunning
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1970
s Large Surrealist Still Life Oil Painting Watermelon
Plant
By Alvaro Guillot
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
/ dated verso 1975
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas: 81cm x 65cm
A very beautiful original oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rome. Piazza del Popolo -Oil painting by Luigi Carnevali - 1975
Located in Roma, IT
Rome. Piazza del Popolo is an original oil painting realized by Luigi Carnevali (1884) in 1957
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
1975 Vintage Modern Landscape Oil Painting - Chartres in Evening Light
Located in Bristol, GB
soft, light yellow evening sky. Executed in oil onto board and dated 1975, the painting is by Swedish
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
1975 Modernist Swedish Naïve Style Street Scene Oil Painting - Winter Corner
Located in Bristol, GB
oil onto canvas and dated 1975.
A lively cross-section of the town unfolds beneath a snowy sky, with
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1975 Mid-Century Modern Swedish Framed Landscape Oil Painting - Green Grove
Located in Bristol, GB
landscape painting, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1975.
A large green tree punctuates the center of
Category
1970s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1975 Vintage Mid-Century Figurative Interior Scene Oil Painting - Family Home
Located in Bristol, GB
composition of an interior, painted in oil onto canvas and dated 1975.
This charming narrative painting
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1975 Vintage Modernist Swedish Figurative Oil Painting - The Distance Between Us
Located in Bristol, GB
, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1975.
The composition is strikingly divided into two registers: the
Category
1970s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Charles Smith FRSA - 1975 Oil, Greenwich
Located in Corsham, GB
signed and dated to the lower left corner. The painting has been presented in a handsome, contemporary
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Margaret McClean - 1975 Oil, Porthgain, Pembrokeshire
Located in Corsham, GB
Inscribed with the location and date on the reverse. Artist's name inscribed on the reverse. On canvas board.
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
1975 Vintage Modernist Swedish Figurative Oil Painting - Woman in a Pink Blouse
Located in Bristol, GB
, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 1975.
Her dark bob frames her lightly sketched expression, lending
Category
1970s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
S.D.J. - 1975 Oil, Seated Man
Located in Corsham, GB
A vibrant oil painting with clear Impressionist influences, depicting a seated man amongst tall
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Spring. 1975. Oil on canvas, 92x100 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Spring. 1975. Oil on canvas, 92x100 cm
Bright colorful landscape
Dontsov German (1916. Saratow
Category
1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H. Simmonds - 1975 Oil, Lady In Lilac
Located in Corsham, GB
painting has been presented in a wood frame. On canvas.
Category
Mid-20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
George Horne - 1975 Oil, The Old Forge, Branscombe
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming oil painting by the artist George Horne, depicting an old forge in the village of
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Frederik Svendsen (1885-1975) Danish Architecture Oil Painting c.1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Frederik Svendsen (1885-1975) Danish Painting c.1950s
Active in Denmark, Frederik Svendsen was
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lucien Illienco - 1975 Oil, The Season Of Winter
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine 20th Century landscape in oil showing a stark Winter landscape with frozen water in snow
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Thompson Graham - Signed
Framed 1975 Oil, Continental Farmer
Located in Corsham, GB
A refreshing impressionistic study of a continental church.
Signed and dated.
Presented in a modern frame with molded and gilded detail.
On canvas on stretchers.
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Barbara Doyle (b.1917) - 1975 Oil, The Trees
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed and dated faintly to the lower left-hand corner. On canvas on stretchers.
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 1975 Oil, Smiling Lady
By George Weissbort
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed and dated. On board.
Category
Mid-20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sunrise in winter 1975. Oil on canvas, 66x70 cm
Located in Riga, LV
"Sunrise in Winter, 1975" is an oil painting on canvas, measuring 66x70 cm, that portrays a
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Gordon Davies - Framed 1975 Oil, Le Maison de Europe
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderfully detailed oil scene of the House of Europe building, in the grand city of Paris. Large
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"City Scene, Spring 1975", Oil on Canvas, Figurative Expressionist
By Lester Johnson
Located in Detroit, MI
"City Scene, Spring" is an exemplary work by Lester Johnson. An oil on canvas work, it's evocative
Category
1970s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Boat. 1975, canvas, oil, 54.5x60.5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Boats. 1975, canvas, oil, 54.5x60.5 cm
Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001)
Painter Born in a family of
Category
1970s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Larry Butcher Cross Up 3-Dimensional Oil Painting on Sculptural Canvas 1975
By Larry Butcher
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An ethereal 3-dimensional oil painting on sculptural canvas titled "Cross-Up" by Michigan artist
Category
Vintage 1970s Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Richard Weston, "Shadowland 3, " Oil on Canvas, circa 1975
By Richard Weston
Located in Long Island City, NY
This oil painting on canvas was created by American artist Richard Weston. Weston's paintings all
Category
1970s Op Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan 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.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To 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. - What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To 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.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A 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.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, 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. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because 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.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, 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.
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