Question 1

Who are some famous African-American artists?

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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?

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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?

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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

What artist is known for stripe painting?

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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 7

How do I find an artist of oil paintings?

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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 8

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 9

Which artist is famous for painting apples?

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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 10

What Photorealist artist painted diners?

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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 11

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 12

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

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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 13

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 14

Which British artist is famous for his spot paintings?

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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 15

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 16

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 17

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 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

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.

Question 20

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

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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.

American Artists Painting

1980s Outsider Art Abstract Paintings

Barry JohnsonAmerican School New York City Abstract Outsider Artist Animal Abstract Painting, 1960

1960s Minimalist Abstract Paintings

Martica MiguensMinimalist Painting New York American Artist Female Maroon Green Orange 1966, 1966

1970s Minimalist Abstract Paintings

Martica MiguensMinimalist Painting New York American Artist Female Blue Black Yellow 1974, 1974

Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings

Cuban-American Artist Juan Navarette Watercolor Painting, Signed "Fish #5"

21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

Cuban-American Artist Geiler Gonzalez Painting on Canvas, "Game Over"

21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

Cuban-American Artist Geiler Gonzalez Painting "Horizon" Acrylic on Canvas

Early 20th Century American Paintings

Impressionist Painting Nudes by American Artist David Humphrey circa 1910

1920s Post-Impressionist Interior Paintings

Richard H. Bassett Antique Room Interior oil painting by listed American artist Richard H. Bassett, ca. 1926

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Charles MovalliHonfluer by American Impressionist Cape Ann Artist Charles Movalli

1960s American Modern Still-life Paintings

John F. LeonardFloral Still Life, Oil on Board Painting by American Artist John F. Leonard, circa 1965

1890s Landscape Paintings

Robert GauleyLake Como Italy, Near Menaggio - oil painting by Irish American Artist Gauley, 1892

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings

Laurent Proneur Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, French American Artist

20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings

William Samuel HortonAmerican artist William Samuel Horton oil painting The End of the Day

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Angela WakefieldRoute 66 Root Beer American Gas Station Painting by British Contemporary Artist, 2012

1920s Realist Interior Paintings

Antique American School Trompe L Oeil Artist Studio Interior Scene Oil Painting, 1920

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

William Merritt PostWilliam Merritt Post, Listed American Artist, New England Landscape

Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Anita JohnsonMid-Century Modern American Oil Painting Abstract Female artist Museum red pink, 1960

2010s American Modern Paintings

Enamel on Masonite Abstract Painting by American Artist Rick Orr

Early 20th Century American Paintings

American Landscape Oil Painting "Youngsville, New York" by Mystery Artist

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

George W DrewOil Painting American Artist George W Drew 1875 - 1968 Cottage Scene Great Frame, circa 1900

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

Norman CartonAmerican Abstract Expressionist Flowers Oil Painting Norman Carton WPA Artist, c.1940-1950 s

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Peter Poskas21th Century American landscape artist Peter Poskas "Winter Scene"

1960s Abstract Figurative Paintings

John F. LeonardMusicians, Abstract Oil on Board Painting by American Artist John F. Leonard, circa 1965

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

American Modern Seascape Painting Robert Taugner Audubon Artists Annual - NYC

2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings

Richard J. WatsonOn a Clear Day: framed abstract painting by Black African American artist, 2022

Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Arthur Schneider Listed American Artist Arthur Schneider (1866-1943 Antique Oil on board Painting

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)Two Men and a Horse, Painting on Paper, African American Artist, Basquiat Vibes, 2024

1960s Pop Art Abstract Paintings

Bob StanleyAmerican Pop Art painting circa 1960 football scene by a well listed artist, 1965

Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Anita JohnsonMid-Century Modern American Oil Painting Abstract Female artist black and white, 1960

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Charles MovalliCharles Movalli Pigeon Cove Painting Gloucester Artist

Early 20th Century American American Classical Paintings

Framed Portrait Painting of a Man with Beard by American Artist Genie Brock

1950s Figurative Paintings

Louis BosaThe Serenade, 20th Century Italian-American Artist, c. 1950

1960s Figurative Paintings

Jose Salazar Ruiz EsparzaJose Salazar Ruiz Esparza Mexican/American Artist, Modern Painting, Ca. 1960 s, circa 1960s

2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Daria MolostnovaBouquets and Strawberries. Peonies, interior piece, American artist, 2024

Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Charles MovalliCharles Movalli Artist painting "Riverdale Store"

Early 20th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings

George Howell GayNew England Watercolor by American Artist George Howell Gay, c. 20th century

Late 19th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings

Herman HynemanAmerican Portrait of the Artist s Wife by Herman Hyneman, c. Late 19th Century

Early 1900s Realist Still-life Paintings

Antique American School Impressionist Artist Studio Still Life Oil Painting, 1910

Early 2000s Realist Figurative Paintings

Don Crowley"THE SEAMSTRESS" NATIVE AMERICAN GIRL COWBOY ARTISTS OF AMERICA. INDIAN, Circa 2000

1970s Minimalist Abstract Paintings

Barry Johnson
American School New York City Abstract Outsider Artist Animal Abstract Painting, 1960

Martica Miguens
Minimalist Painting New York American Artist Female Maroon Green Orange 1966, 1966

Martica Miguens
Minimalist Painting New York American Artist Female Blue Black Yellow 1974, 1974

Richard H. Bassett
Antique Room Interior oil painting by listed American artist Richard H. Bassett, ca. 1926

Charles Movalli
Honfluer by American Impressionist Cape Ann Artist Charles Movalli

John F. Leonard
Floral Still Life, Oil on Board Painting by American Artist John F. Leonard, circa 1965

Robert Gauley
Lake Como Italy, Near Menaggio - oil painting by Irish American Artist Gauley, 1892

William Samuel Horton
American artist William Samuel Horton oil painting The End of the Day

Angela Wakefield
Route 66 Root Beer American Gas Station Painting by British Contemporary Artist, 2012

William Merritt Post
William Merritt Post, Listed American Artist, New England Landscape

Anita Johnson
Mid-Century Modern American Oil Painting Abstract Female artist Museum red pink, 1960

George W Drew
Oil Painting American Artist George W Drew 1875 - 1968 Cottage Scene Great Frame, circa 1900

Norman Carton
American Abstract Expressionist Flowers Oil Painting Norman Carton WPA Artist, c.1940-1950 s

Peter Poskas
21th Century American landscape artist Peter Poskas "Winter Scene"

John F. Leonard
Musicians, Abstract Oil on Board Painting by American Artist John F. Leonard, circa 1965

Richard J. Watson
On a Clear Day: framed abstract painting by Black African American artist, 2022

Arthur Schneider
Listed American Artist Arthur Schneider (1866-1943 Antique Oil on board Painting

Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
Two Men and a Horse, Painting on Paper, African American Artist, Basquiat Vibes, 2024

Bob Stanley
American Pop Art painting circa 1960 football scene by a well listed artist, 1965

Anita Johnson
Mid-Century Modern American Oil Painting Abstract Female artist black and white, 1960

Charles Movalli
Charles Movalli Pigeon Cove Painting Gloucester Artist

Louis Bosa
The Serenade, 20th Century Italian-American Artist, c. 1950

Jose Salazar Ruiz Esparza
Jose Salazar Ruiz Esparza Mexican/American Artist, Modern Painting, Ca. 1960 s, circa 1960s

Daria Molostnova
Bouquets and Strawberries. Peonies, interior piece, American artist, 2024

Charles Movalli
Charles Movalli Artist painting "Riverdale Store"

George Howell Gay
New England Watercolor by American Artist George Howell Gay, c. 20th century

Herman Hyneman
American Portrait of the Artist s Wife by Herman Hyneman, c. Late 19th Century

Don Crowley
"THE SEAMSTRESS" NATIVE AMERICAN GIRL COWBOY ARTISTS OF AMERICA. INDIAN, Circa 2000

Martica Miguens
Minimalist Painting New York American Artist Female Blue Black Deep Red 1974, 1974

Elizabeth Dailey
Cabin in a Snowy Forest by American artist Elizabeth Dailey, c. 20th century

George Renouard
Impressionist Landscape by American Artist George Renouard, circa 1915

Angela Wakefield
Still Life Painting of American Diner Interior New York City by British Artist, 2019

Michael O Briant
A Klimptian State of Mind, Abstract Painting, American Artist, Oil, Mixed Media, 2017

Dorothy Eisner
“Washington Square Park, 1938” NYC Social Realism Female American Artist Oil, 1938

Elizabeth L. Rothwell
Antique American Female Artist Impressionist Flower Still Life Rare Oil Painting, 1924

Mase Lucas
1987 American Artist Mase Lucas Painting on Canvas Portrait of a Nostalgic Woman, 1987

Paul K Smith
Paul K. Smith Artist’s Studio Oil Painting, Mid-Century American Modernist, Mid 20th Century

Rudolph Wedow
American Painting Native American Dance Exhibition New Mexico Antelope Dancers, c. 1940

Charles Alston
Gnarled Tree - African American Artist, 1930 circa

Sam Karres
Artist and Model 2011 Framed Watercolor Painting, 2011

Grace Gassette
John Burroughs at Roxbury, Catskills Cabin Definitive Life Study American Artist, 1911