Question 1

Who are some famous African-American artists?

Accepted Answer

Some famous African-American artists include Horace Pippin, Augusta Savage, Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, Aaron Douglas, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kerry James Marshall, Theaster Gates, Sam Gillam, Kara Walker and Kehinde Wiley. Shop a variety of African-American art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.

Question 2

Who is the artist associated with Urban Realism and American Scene painting?

Accepted Answer

The artist associated with Urban Realism and American Scene painting is Edward Hopper. Throughout the early 20th century, he created paintings of New York City that captured the feelings of isolation associated with urban life. His best-known works include Nighthawks, Automat, Chop Suey and Office at Night. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Edward Hopper art.

Question 3

Who is the artist that paints bunnies?

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Hunt Slonem is the artist who is known for painting bunnies. The American Neo-Expressionist painter also depicts other animals like tropical birds and butterflies in his work. Much of the inspiration for his paintings comes from his own aviary. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Hunt Slonem art.

Question 4

How do I find the artist of a painting?

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To find the artist of a painting, first try photographing the painting with your smartphone and the artist's signature. Then, conduct a reverse image search on Google using the photographs, and study the results to see if you can determine the artist's name. You can also try using the app Smartify to scan the image and see if it appears in its database. If you have difficulty identifying the artist, consult a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of fine art.

Question 5

How do I identify an artist’s painting?

Accepted Answer

To identify an artist's painting, first try using the app Smartify. It allows you to take a photo of the artist's signature, and then it automatically searches a large database to identify who made it. If this search yields no results, you can try performing a reverse image search using a photo of the signature or the entire painting. Once you know who the artist is, you can use trusted online resources to determine the name and age of the piece. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer evaluate your painting and identify it for you. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of paintings.

Question 6

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 7

How do I find the artist of an oil painting?

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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.

Question 8

Which artist is famous for painting apples?

Accepted Answer

There are actually two artists who are considered famous for painting apples. One is Paul Cézanne, who is best known for his still-life paintings, many of which contained apples. Examples of these works include The Basket of Apples and Still Life with Apples. Another painter associated with apples is René Magritte, whose Surrealist paintings often used apples as a symbol for original sin. Notable apple paintings by Magritte include The Son of Man and The Listening Room. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of fine art.

Question 9

What Photorealist artist painted diners?

Accepted Answer

The Photorealist who painted diners is John Baeder. He is an American painter who is considered a frontrunner in the Photorealist movement. Baeder is known for his detailed paintings and prints of roadside diners. His work can be found in the collections of the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, the Norton Museum of Art in ​​West Palm Beach, Florida and the Denver Art Museum in Denver, Colorado. On 1stDibs, shop a range of John Baeder art.

Question 10

What artist is known for stripe painting?

Accepted Answer

One artist best known for stripe painting is Bridget Riley. Since the 1970s, Riley has been experimenting with color, creating works like Nataraja (1993), made up of columns of brightly hued diagonal stripes that seem to pulse rhythmically. By using stripes to instill life, movement and energy into flat, geometric forms, she helped pioneer Op art. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Bridget Riley art.

Question 11

Who was the first artist to use oil paint?

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The name of the first artist to use oil paints isn't known. However, historians have traced the use of oils back to 7th-century Afghanistan. There, Buddhist artists used oil paintings to produce religious artworks. One of the first artists to be famous for their use of oil paints was Jan van Eyck, a Flemish artist who was active from 1422 to 1441. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of oil paintings.

Question 12

How do you identify an artist's oil painting signature?

Accepted Answer

To identify an artist's oil painting signature, you can try photographing it with your smartphone and then conducting a reverse image search using a trusted search engine. You can also search for the name and consult trusted online resources to learn more about the artist. If these methods don't result in a successful identification, a certified art appraiser or art dealer may be able to assist you. Shop a range of oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.

Question 13

What famous artist puts a mouse in his paintings?

Accepted Answer

The famous artist who put a mouse in his paintings was Terence Cuneo. He began adding the mouse around 1954, one year after he served as the official painter for Elizabeth II's coronation. Cuneo was a distinguished British painter famous for his scenes of railways, horses and military action. Explore a variety of Terence Cuneo art on 1stDibs.

Question 14

Are paintings by unknown artists worth anything?

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Yes, paintings by unknown artists may be worth something in some cases. When a painting’s maker isn't a well-known artist or is completely anonymous, factors like the visual appeal, historical significance, previous ownership and condition will determine the value of a painting. A certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can evaluate your piece using these criteria and provide you with an estimated value for your art. Shop a wide range of paintings on 1stDibs.

Question 15

Who is the artist of the painting “New York City?”

Accepted Answer

The artist of the painting called "New York City" is the Dutch painter Piet Mondrian. He was a part of the De Stijl art movement, which emphasized depicting objects, scenes and figures as their basic geometric shapes in simple primary colors. You can see this approach reflected in "New York City," where the architecture of the Big Apple is depicted in simple grid lines in yellow, red and blue. Find a variety of abstract art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.

Question 16

Who was a German artist who painted realistic portraits?

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Although many artists may fit this description, a famous German artist who painted realistic portraits is Wilhelm Leibl. As a printmaker and painter, Leibl worked during the second half of the 19th century and created many paintings of German peasants in traditional dress. Some of his most notable works include Three Women in Church, Die Dorfpolitiker, Farm Girl with a White Head Scarf and Die junge Pariserin (Die Kokotte). On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Realist art.

Question 17

Which British artist is famous for his spot paintings?

Accepted Answer

The British artist famous for his spot paintings is Damien Hirst. He began producing these pieces in the 1980s. One example, the 2005 painting Xylene Cyanol Dye Solution, is striking for its machinelike uniformity and almost childlike simplicity, a seeming rebuke to the idea of the artist-as-genius. Hirst is the most prominent of the Young British Artists, or YBAs, who began exhibiting together in warehouses and factories in the 1980s. Hirst is known for his use of unconventional materials and “shock tactics” in his paintings, prints, sculptures and other works. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Damien Hirst art.

Question 18

Which American artist is famous for laying the canvas on the floor and dripping the paint from a bucket using a stick?

Accepted Answer

Jackson Pollock is the American artist famous for laying the canvas on the floor and dripping the paint from a bucket using a stick. He called this innovative technique "drip painting." Pollock stood at the forefront of Abstract Expressionism to the point that his name has become nearly synonymous with the movement. He was deeply respected by his contemporaries, and Pollock’s paintings, prints and other art — as well as his commitment to the work — influenced artists worldwide. Explore a collection of Jackson Pollock art on 1stDibs.

Question 19

Who was the famous artist and co-founder of the Hudson River School artists who painted historical paintings and romantic landscapes?

Accepted Answer

The famous artist and co-founder of the Hudson River School artists who painted historical paintings and romantic landscapes was Thomas Cole. Born in England, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1818. During a trip to the Catskills, he first began producing paintings, and his work helped establish the tradition of landscape art in America. Shop a large selection of Hudson River School paintings on 1stDibs.

Question 20

Which American Pop artist made several silkscreen prints of Mao?

Accepted Answer

Andy Warhol is the American Pop artist who made several silkscreen prints of Mao. He is known for his clever appropriation of motifs and images from popular advertising and commercials, which he integrated into graphic, vibrant works that utilized mass-production technologies such as printmaking, photography and silkscreening. Today, Warhol is all but synonymous with Pop art, the movement he helped shape in the 1960s. Explore an assortment of Andy Warhol art on 1stDibs.

American Artists Painting

1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Adele BeckerAntique American Modernist Signed Female Artist Abstract Expressionist Painting, 1960

1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Adele BeckerAntique American Modernist Signed Female Artist Abstract Expressionist Painting, 1970

1940s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Dorothy RivoWatercolor Painting American Modern Painting Gloucester Harbor Female Artist, 1960

1960s American Modern Landscape Paintings

John F. LeonardCove, Landscape Oil on Board Painting by American Artist John F. Leonard, circa 1965

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

"Golfers" Painting by Cuban-American Artist Geiler Gonzalez

1960s American Modern Landscape Paintings

John F. LeonardRiverside Landscape, Oil on Board Painting by American Artist John F. Leonard, circa 1965

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

J W WagnerMediterranean Painting of Lake Como in Italy by 20th Century American Artist, 1955 Circa

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Ngoc DungLarge colourful modernist abstract landscape painting Vietnamese American artist, circa 1960

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Daria MolostnovaRock Pool - Hawaiian landscape, American artist, ocean painting, plein air, 2025

21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

Hiremio Garcia Santaolaya Abstract Painting, Cuban-American Artist

20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Homare IkedaAbstract Vibrant Oil Painting Japanese American Artist Denver Colorado

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Rapheal SenesmanAmerican Artist Autumn Lake Oil Painting Rapheal Sensman NJ PA, circa 1900

1970s American Modern Nude Paintings

Alvin Carl HollingsworthNude Figures, Metallic Gold Ground, African American Artist - Black Artist, Circa 1970

1970s Minimalist Abstract Paintings

Richard SmithOriginal Abstract Collage Painting British American Pop Artist Richard Smith, 1976

21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

Hiremio Garcia Santaolaya Abstract Painting, Cuban-American Artist

1950s Fauvist Portrait Paintings

Vintage American Modernist Artist Studio Fauvist Portrait Framed Oil Painting, 1950

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

John F CarlsonAmerican Impressionist Painting Woodstock Artist John F Carlson Autumn Splendor, circa 1900

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Allen Dean CochranAmerican Impressionist Artist Allen Dean Cochran Oil Painting Summer Catskills, circa 1915

21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

Hiremio Garcia Santaolaya Abstract Painting, Cuban American Artist

1990s American Modern Paintings

Juan Navarette Contemporary Oil Painting, Cuban American Artist

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Amanda BeslConceptual Realist Painting Diptych Floral Colorful American female artist, 2014

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Gabija PritkovaiteContemporary Oil Painting on Canvas by Emerging Artist - Native Americans, 2023

1990s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Cheryl WarrickAbstract Mixed Media Painting African American Woman Artist Cheryl Warrick, 1999

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Dreamy Pastel Landscape by Mystery American Artist, c. 20th Century

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Albert Munghard"A Dutch Canal" Impressionist Oil Painting on Wood Panel French-American Artist, Early 20th Century

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

John F CarlsonAmerican Impressionist Woodstock Artist John F Carlson Oil Painting Snow, circa 1900

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Don GriegarAmerican Artist Don Grieger Winery Landscape Oil Painting Salmagundi Club, circa 1981

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Karl Rudolph KrafftAmerican Impressionist Artist Karl Rudolph Krafft oil painting Winter Scene, circa 1900

1940s Modern Interior Paintings

Stephen H BookerAntique Black American Modern Artist Framed Interior Portrait Oil Painting, 1930

20th Century Landscape Paintings

American Regionalist Landscape Painting by Very Talented Mystery Artist Signed, Early 20th Century

1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Melissa MeyerAmerican Abstract Expressionist Artist Melissa Meyer Oil Painting Flaming Heart, 1982

Late 20th Century North American Paintings

Original Oil on Canvas Painting by Listed American Artist Doug Ferrin

20th Century Canadian Paintings

Lloyd Kakepetum Acrylic Painting, Native North American Artist

1980s Abstract Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Ricardo de SilvaVintage Latin American School Original Painting of Artist’s Self Portrait, c. 1986

2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Richard J. WatsonThe Usual Suspects: framed painting by Black African American artist, 2022

Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

Anatoly Sokoloff Russian American Artist Winter Scene Painting, circa 1960s, circa 1960s

1960s American Modern Portrait Paintings

John F. LeonardPortrait in Tie, Oil on Board Painting by American Artist John F. Leonard, circa 1965

Late 20th Century American Paintings

Arturo Rodriguez Abstract Painting, Cuban American Artist, circa 1980

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Edel LugonesPUPPET Oil/Linen, Figurative Painting , Cuban-American Artist 21x14 Framed, 2021

Early 2000s North American Post-Modern Paintings

Adele Becker
Antique American Modernist Signed Female Artist Abstract Expressionist Painting, 1960

Adele Becker
Antique American Modernist Signed Female Artist Abstract Expressionist Painting, 1970

Dorothy Rivo
Watercolor Painting American Modern Painting Gloucester Harbor Female Artist, 1960

John F. Leonard
Cove, Landscape Oil on Board Painting by American Artist John F. Leonard, circa 1965

John F. Leonard
Riverside Landscape, Oil on Board Painting by American Artist John F. Leonard, circa 1965

J W Wagner
Mediterranean Painting of Lake Como in Italy by 20th Century American Artist, 1955 Circa

Ngoc Dung
Large colourful modernist abstract landscape painting Vietnamese American artist, circa 1960

Daria Molostnova
Rock Pool - Hawaiian landscape, American artist, ocean painting, plein air, 2025

Homare Ikeda
Abstract Vibrant Oil Painting Japanese American Artist Denver Colorado

Rapheal Senesman
American Artist Autumn Lake Oil Painting Rapheal Sensman NJ PA, circa 1900

Alvin Carl Hollingsworth
Nude Figures, Metallic Gold Ground, African American Artist - Black Artist, Circa 1970

Richard Smith
Original Abstract Collage Painting British American Pop Artist Richard Smith, 1976

John F Carlson
American Impressionist Painting Woodstock Artist John F Carlson Autumn Splendor, circa 1900

Allen Dean Cochran
American Impressionist Artist Allen Dean Cochran Oil Painting Summer Catskills, circa 1915

Amanda Besl
Conceptual Realist Painting Diptych Floral Colorful American female artist, 2014

Gabija Pritkovaite
Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas by Emerging Artist - Native Americans, 2023

Cheryl Warrick
Abstract Mixed Media Painting African American Woman Artist Cheryl Warrick, 1999

Albert Munghard
"A Dutch Canal" Impressionist Oil Painting on Wood Panel French-American Artist, Early 20th Century

John F Carlson
American Impressionist Woodstock Artist John F Carlson Oil Painting Snow, circa 1900

Don Griegar
American Artist Don Grieger Winery Landscape Oil Painting Salmagundi Club, circa 1981

Karl Rudolph Krafft
American Impressionist Artist Karl Rudolph Krafft oil painting Winter Scene, circa 1900

Stephen H Booker
Antique Black American Modern Artist Framed Interior Portrait Oil Painting, 1930

Melissa Meyer
American Abstract Expressionist Artist Melissa Meyer Oil Painting Flaming Heart, 1982

Ricardo de Silva
Vintage Latin American School Original Painting of Artist’s Self Portrait, c. 1986

Richard J. Watson
The Usual Suspects: framed painting by Black African American artist, 2022

John F. Leonard
Portrait in Tie, Oil on Board Painting by American Artist John F. Leonard, circa 1965

Edel Lugones
PUPPET Oil/Linen, Figurative Painting , Cuban-American Artist 21x14 Framed, 2021

Brian Hammond
American Artist Brian Hammond Textured Contemporary Abstract Painting on board

Charles Elmer Harris
African Idol — Mid-Century African-American artist, c. 1950s

Brian Hammond
American Artist Brian Hammond Textured Contemporary Abstract Painting on board

Richard J. Watson
Abstract painting w/ photograph collage objects, Black African-American artist, 2000

Norman Carton
American Vivid Abstract Expressionist Art Oil Painting Norman Carton, WPA Artist

Kent R. Wallis
Cottage Window, Colorful Flowers, Utah Artist, American Impressionist, 1997

Marion Huse
American Impressionist Interior of the artists studio, circa 1960

John F Carlson
American Impressionist Woodstock Artist John F Carlson Oil Painting Night Fall, circa 1900

Enid Smiley
Vintage American Modernist Female Artist Italian Venice View Surreal Painting, 1960

Charles Bohannah
African American Artist Charles Bohannah (1910- 1985) oil painting, portrait, unknown

elsie orfuss
Antique American School Female Artist Abstract Expressionist Cubist Oil Painting, 1960

elsie orfuss
Antique American School Female Artist Abstract Expressionist Cubist Oil Painting, 1954