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Günther Pfaff (1901-1977) - German School 1924 Oil, A Farm Near Munchen
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming early 20th Century oil landscape, showing a German farmstead near München. The artist
Category

Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

René Mels (1909-1977) Portrait of a young man, oil on canvas signed
Located in Paris, FR
René Mels (1909-1977) Portrait of a young man, signed lower right oil on canvas 73 x 60 cm Framed
Category

1940s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Donald Bosher (1912-1977) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Estuary Scene with Moored Boat
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderful abstract study by the British artist Donald Bosher depicting moored boats at an industrial estuary. Well presented in a simple frame with gilt detail. Signed to the lower...
Category

20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dog - Original Oil Painting by Sergio Vacchi - 1977
By Sergio Vacchi
Located in Roma, IT
Dog is an original oil painting on canvas realized by Sergio Vacchi in 1977. Hand-signed and dated
Category

1970s Figurative Prints

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Snowy Cityscape - Mid 20th Century Italian Cubist Winter Rooftops Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful signed and dated 1977 Italian cubist oil painting depicting snow covered roofs in a
Category

1970s Cubist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Jean Robert Ithier (1904-1977) Ars en Ré, view of the church, oil on canvas
By JEAN ROBERT ITHIER
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Robert Ithier (1904-1977) Ars en Ré, view of the church oil on canvas signed lower left 80.5
Category

1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cart on the Mediterranean Coast, Oil on Canvas – Alexis Gritchenko (1883-1977)
By Alexis Gritchenko
Located in TEYJAT, FR
manner of Alexis Gritchenko (1883-1977), unsigned A luminous and expressive oil painting depicting a
Category

Early 20th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Alicia Quaini (Arg. B. 1977) Pallet Oil On Canvas Floral Still Life
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pallet oil on canvas depicting a baluster form vase with flowers set against a muted warm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Country Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Cristiano E. Ranghetto (1977) - Oil on canvas - 2016
Located in Varese, IT
“Dubbi! Golosità... e altre faccende!”. Oil on canvas, 2016.

 Unique work in which the cracks on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Canvas

An Oversized Floral Still Life, Oil on Canvas, Sarkis Sarkisian 1909-1977
By Sarkis Sarkisian
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Whitney Museum of American Art, Biennial Exhibitions of American Oil Paintings at the Corcoran Gallery of
Category

1960s Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Hare in the Snow by Kurt Meyer-Eberhardt (Leipzig 1895 – 1977 Munich)
Located in Knokke, BE
Munich, and the Graphic and Painting Collections of the Klassik Stiftung Weimar. He died on July 25, 1977
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

North Wales River Landscape River Afon at Abergynolwyn Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
. signed oil painting on board, framed inscribed verso framed: 21 x 25 inches canvas: 18 x 22 inches
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Italian Modernist Surrealist Lady Mod Oil Painting "La Ragazza Ungherese"
By Lazzaro Donati
Located in Surfside, FL
Lazzaro Donati (Italian, 1926-1977), Framed oil painting "La Ragazza Ungherese" The Hungarian Girl
Category

1960s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

TAXI DRIVER, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Robert De Niro in Martin Scorsese's movie TAXI DRIVER (1977). Original painting. Acrylic and oil
Category

2010s Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Wild Flowers
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Wild Flowers" 1977, is an oil painting on canvas board by noted Canadian artist
Category

Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"A FINE WELCOME" WESTERN COWBOY ARTISTS OF AMERICA 38 X 50 FRAMED NOCTURNAL
By Gary Niblett
Located in San Antonio, TX
awarded Niblett the silver medal for oil painting in 1977 and the gold medal for watercolor in 1991. He
Category

1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lg. Mid-Century Modern Oil Canvas Painting Titled "Progression" Larry Donaldson
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Lg. Mid-Century Modern oil canvas painting titled "Progression" by Larry Donaldson, 1977
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Canvas

In a French Restaurant (Knoedler Gallery) SIGNED poster colorful expressionist
By (After) Howard Hodgkin
Located in New York, NY
eponymous oil painting, 1977-1979 to the same size as the painting itself. The 29 printings meticulously
Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

Stunning sunflower oil painting signed and dated 1977
Located in Petworth, GB
Stunning sunflower oil painting signed and dated 1977 French Height 46" 117cms Width 29" 74cms
Category

Vintage 1970s French Paintings

Materials

Paint

Artist s Lab Coat 1977 Oil on Canvas White and Brown Color Still Life Painting
By Vittorio Bellini
Located in Bergamo, IT
Vittorio Bellini (1936-2009) Camice d'artista, 1977, oil on canvas. SIZE: cm. 100 x 70 x 1 - SIZE
Category

1970s Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Oil

1977 Original Oil on Canvas Abstract Painting by L. Reimholz
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1977 Original oil on canvas abstract painting by Lynn Reimholz. This original artist-signed
Category

20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Jean Da Milano, Composition, Oil on Canvas, 1977, France
By Jean Da Milano
Located in Cote d Azur, FR
Jean Da Milano (1928-2017), Abstract composition, Oil on canvas, representing a red sphere, Signed
Category

1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Clemens Neuhaus "Weg zum Strand" Oil Paint on Canvas 1977
By Clemens Neuhaus
Located in Berlin, DE
Oil on Canvas, 1977 by Clemens Neuhaus, Germany. Signed and dated lower right: Neuhaus 77. Framed
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Five Birches" by Sally Michel Avery, Oil on canvas, 1977
By Sally Michel-Avery
Located in Abilene, TX
A horizontal abstracted landscape oil painting in bright pink, white, and green by Sally Michel
Category

1970s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Heinrich Richter "Der alte Clown" ( The Old Clown ) Oil Paint on Board, 1977
By Heinrich Richter (b.1884)
Located in Berlin, DE
Oil on hardboard, 1977 by Heinrich Richter-Berlin ( 1884-1981 ), Germany. Signed and dated lower
Category

Late 20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Jean Da Milano, Composition, Oil on Canvas, 1977, France
By Jean Da Milano
Located in Cote d Azur, FR
Jean Da Milano (1928-2017), blue sphere composition, Oil on canvas, Signed and dated lower right, N
Category

1770s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Composition in Orange" 1977 Oil on Canvas by Yankel Ginzburg
By Yankel Ginzburg
Located in Papaikou, HI
Offered here is an abstract oil on canvas by Yankel Ginzburg (1945 - ). It's a playful and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Paintings

Materials

Plexiglass, Canvas

Untitled, 1977, Oil on paper, Analytical Painting, Abstract
Located in Milano, IT
Quadriennale di Roma (1973) e Documenta di Kassel (1977). La sua produzione pittorica è inoltre affiancata
Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

JOHN STOBART - Independence, Wayne City Landing, 1842, 1977
By John Stobart
Located in New York, NY
JOHN STOBART (BORN 1929) Independence, Wayne City Landing, 1842 Oil on canvas 14 x 20 inches Signed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French Geometric Abstract Oil Painting
By Gwenhael Bore 1
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Geometric Composition" by Gwenhael Bore (French b.1947) signed, lower left, dated 1977 oil
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

1970 s French Surrealist Oil Painting
By Gwenhael Bore 1
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Geometric Composition" by Gwenhael Bore (French b.1947) signed, lower left, dated 1977 oil
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

1977 Vintage Modernist Abstract Landscape Oil Painting - Coastal Horizons
Located in Bristol, GB
COASTAL HORIZONS Size: 46 x 58.5 cm (including frame) Oil on board A serene mid-century modernist
Category

1970s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

1977 Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Figurative Framed Oil Painting - Pensive Walk
Located in Bristol, GB
century modernist figurative scene, painted in oil onto canvas in 1977. Broad, expressive brushstrokes
Category

1970s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

1977 Vintage Mid-Century Figurative Interior Scene Oil Painting - The Classroom
Located in Bristol, GB
composition in oil, painted onto canvas and dated 1977. This playful oil painting depicts a classroom scene
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Groen - 1977 Oil, After The Rain
Located in Corsham, GB
An expansive landscape, showing a swollen river, winding into the distance with German hamlets on each bank. The dark clouds are clearing from the sky, as if there has just been heav...
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

John Real - Framed 1977 Oil, Forest Glade
Located in Corsham, GB
This vibrant mid 20th century oil depicts a perspective view of a forest glade in beautiful evening
Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Oil on Canvas Surrealist Painting Artist Signed, 1977
Located in Lambertville, NJ
subject with brilliant blue sky backroad with a unique collection of surrealist imagery. The painting is
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Post-Modern Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Gerry B. Gibbs - 1977 Oil, Flowering Garden
Located in Corsham, GB
A view along the path in a flowering garden. Presented in a black painted wooden frame. Signed and dated to the lower-right edge. On canvas on stretchers.
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Garibaldi Riding his Horse - Oil Painting by Giacomo Spadari - 1977
Located in Roma, IT
Garibaldi Riding his Horse in Marsala is an oil on canvas realized by Giangiacomo Spadari in 1977
Category

1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Oil

Men in Suits and Bowlers by Michel Néron
Located in London, GB
Michel Néron, this 1977 oil painting on board presents four formally dressed men—each rendered in Néron’s
Category

1970s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Frank Ormrod (1896-1988) - 1977 Oil, Berkshire Landscape
By Frank Ormrod
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine impasto oil painting by the artist Frank Ormrod, depicting a landscape scene. Signed to the
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Frank Ormrod (1896-1988) - 1977 Oil, Berkshire Landscape
By Frank Ormrod
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine impasto oil painting by the artist Frank Ormrod, depicting a landscape scene. Signed to the
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Corrado Spaziani (1921-1986) - 1977 Oil, Red Town
Located in Corsham, GB
houses by Italian artist Corrado Spaziani (1921-1986). The painting is signed to the lower right-hand
Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Evening at the sea. 1977, canvas, oil, 73x100 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Evening at the sea. 1977, canvas, oil, 73x100 cm
Category

1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Original Oil on Panel Guy Dessauges Painting 1977 Swiss Artist
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Painting by the Swiss painter Guy Dessauges made in 1977 using his technique of superimposing
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Organic Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Gerry B. Gibbs - 1977 Oil, The Old Canal Lock
Located in Corsham, GB
A vibrant oil painting by the artist Gerry B. Gibbs, depicting a landscape scene with a figure by a
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

1977 Oil - The Artist s Wife
Located in Corsham, GB
This delightful oil study depicts a farmer herding his flock of sheep towards a barn before a vast
Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

In the summer evening. 1977, cardboard, oil, 22.5x32.5 cm
By Edgars Vinters
Located in Riga, LV
In the summer evening. 1977, cardboard, oil, 22.5x32.5 cm Edgars Vinters (1919-2014) Edgars
Category

1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Lowell Nesbitt, "Three Pink Roses, " Oil on Canvas, 1977
By Lowell Nesbitt
Located in Long Island City, NY
oil painting in his typical style measures 50 x 36 inches. It is signed, titled, and dated verso, and
Category

1970s Photorealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Barbara Doyle (b.1917) - 1977 Oil, Barbara s Jubilee Hat
Located in Corsham, GB
soft smile with a direct gaze. The painting has been signed and dated in the lower left corner and
Category

20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ronald Meilof (1953-2016) - 1977 Oil, Dutch Canal Scene
Located in Corsham, GB
colourful bars and vintage shops. The oil has been well-presented in a stylish black and gilt frame. Signed
Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

1977 Mid-Century Modern Original Still Life Oil Painting - Grapes Pears
By Eric Cederberg
Located in Bristol, GB
characterful mid-century still life composition executed in tempera on boar and dated 1977, by the established
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Board, Tempera

N.K. Druiminach - 1977 Oil, The Minaun Cliffs, Ireland
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderful, expressive study of white stone Irish cottages set against a misty backdrop. The cliffs of Minaun are just visible in the distance. Well presented in a gilt effect frame...
Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

G.F. Croker - 1977 Oil, Three-Masted Schooner at Sea
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming oil painting, depicting a three-masted schooner at sea. Signed and dated to the lower
Category

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Diane Preston - 1977 Oil, Vase of Yellow Flowers
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful still life depicting vibrant yellow flowers with green apples. Signed to the lower right. Well presented in a part gilt frame. On board .
Category

20th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Susan Steeg 1977 Autumn oil on canvas
By Susan Steeg
Located in Palm Springs, CA
dated 1977. It is also identified as an oil as well. Nice color and large size.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Poul Esting, Composition, 1977, Oil on Plate
Located in København, Copenhagen
Poul Esting: Composition. Signed in monogram and on the back Poul Esting, 1977. Oil on plate
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Paintings

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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.

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    An 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.
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    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.

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    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.
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    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.

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