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?

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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

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 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?

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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 9

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 10

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 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?

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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?

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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

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 15

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 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

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

1930s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Pauline Palmer20th century oil painting portrait child subject female artist signed, 1934

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

David P. CurtisLandscape Painting by New England Artist David P. Curtis "Sweet Sound"

1960s American Modern Abstract Paintings

Clarence Holbrook CarterTorso No. 3, Mid-Century Figural Abstract Acrylic Painting, Ohio artist, 1967

Late 20th Century Figurative Paintings

Louis BosaNuns in My Studio, Self-Portrait, 20th Century Italian-American Artist

Mid-20th Century American Classical Paintings

Original painting of a charming street scene by artist Bazzaro

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Angela WakefieldNew York Street Scene Urban Landscape Painting from British Artist Collection, 2017

1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Lucille LeightonA Dynamic ca. 1958 Painting Titled "Refreshment" by Artist Lucille Leighton, Ca. 1958

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

David P. CurtisLandscape Painting by New England Artist David P. Curtis (1950-2021)

2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Jim BecknerMoka Espresso, Oil on Panel, Impressionism, 10 x 10 Framed, American Artist, 2019

1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Adolf Arthur DehnAdolf Dehn, Haitian Scene A, signed painting, Associated American Artists, 1950s, ca. 1951

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Portrait Paintings

Steven J. Levin"Self Portrait, Sketch" oil painting, the artist in thought red shirt, realist, 2004

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Paintings

King Kong by American Outsider Artist B.D. Floyd

Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings

Francis ChapinA Charming 1950s Painting of Lisbon, Portugal by Famed Artist Francis Chapin, Circa 1950

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Garrett MiddaughForest Bathing , landscape oil painting, in the Realism style, Texas artist, 2019

19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

Johann Hermann CarmienckeHudson River Landscape by American Artist Johann Hermann Carmiencke (1810-1867), 1865

Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

John GrothLarge Watercolor Painting John Groth, Men Wrestling, Esquire Magazine WPA Artist

1960s American Modern Portrait Paintings

Maurice NewmanHolocaust Memorial Oil Painting Judaica Rabbi Composed of Figures Artists Frame, 1964

1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Irene Rice PereiraRadiant Reflections Abstract 1950s Oil Mid 20th Century American Woman Artist, C. 1950s

20th Century American Modern Interior Paintings

The Artist Studio - Original Modernist on Artist Board

1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Lucien LabaudtRare, early modernist oil painting by a San Francisco Bay Area abstract artist, 1924

Late 19th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Ora ColtmanHouse in Hudson, Ohio, Late 19th Century Painting by Cleveland School Artist

1960s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Ruth GikowModernist Beach Scene Painting, Playing Ball in Surf, WPA Jewish Woman Artist, c.1950s

1980s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Red GroomsOriginal American Pop Art Multi Media "Pancake Eater" Plexiglass Artist s Proof, 1981

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Rachel Personett“All Hallows’ Eve” american realist, landscape oil painting of forest in autumn, 2025

Mid-20th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings

Arthur SmithStreet Riot Oil Painting Mounted Police WPA artist Social Justice Americana Art

20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings

Jan MatulkaStill life by Czech / American 20th Century artist Jan Matulka

Mid-20th Century Portrait Paintings

Paul TrebilcockPortrait of a Girl with a Doll, Chicago Artist, American Portraiture

Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings

Francis ChapinA Large, Beautiful Painting of Sedona, Arizona by Modern Artist Francis Chapin, 1950s

21st Century and Contemporary North American Post-Modern Paintings

Striking Xlarge Contemporary Painting by California Artist Allen Perrier

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings

Danny BrownDe Donde Eres - Large Colorful Original City Painting Los Angeles Artist, 2023

1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Francis ChapinA Dynamic 1930s Boxing Match Painting by Famed Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin, circa 1935

Mid-20th Century North American Paintings

Vintage Boho Ink Figure Painting Signed by the Artist

1990s Animal Paintings

Mary Beth Schwark A Curious Pair , New Mexico Woman Artist, Oil Painters of America, Michigan, Circa 1990

1990s American Modern Paintings

Provocative American Artist Cary Leibowitz, 1996, Paint on Wood

Vintage 1950s American American Classical Paintings

Signed Oil on Board Painting by Artist Roger Hayward

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Paintings

Original painting inspired by Auguste Detti 18 th century artist

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Dora Masters Abstract in Ochre, Rust and Jade , Mid-century Modernist American Woman Artist, Circa 1955

1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Harold HaydonA Tiny Painting of the Racine, WI Ravine, by Artist Harold Haydon, 1943

19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

Xanthus Russell SmithWatering the Cows, 1883 by American artist Xanthus Russell Smith (1839-1929), 1883

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Pauline Palmer
20th century oil painting portrait child subject female artist signed, 1934

David P. Curtis
Landscape Painting by New England Artist David P. Curtis "Sweet Sound"

Clarence Holbrook Carter
Torso No. 3, Mid-Century Figural Abstract Acrylic Painting, Ohio artist, 1967

Louis Bosa
Nuns in My Studio, Self-Portrait, 20th Century Italian-American Artist

Angela Wakefield
New York Street Scene Urban Landscape Painting from British Artist Collection, 2017

Lucille Leighton
A Dynamic ca. 1958 Painting Titled "Refreshment" by Artist Lucille Leighton, Ca. 1958

David P. Curtis
Landscape Painting by New England Artist David P. Curtis (1950-2021)

Jim Beckner
Moka Espresso, Oil on Panel, Impressionism, 10 x 10 Framed, American Artist, 2019

Adolf Arthur Dehn
Adolf Dehn, Haitian Scene A, signed painting, Associated American Artists, 1950s, ca. 1951

Steven J. Levin
"Self Portrait, Sketch" oil painting, the artist in thought red shirt, realist, 2004

Francis Chapin
A Charming 1950s Painting of Lisbon, Portugal by Famed Artist Francis Chapin, Circa 1950

Garrett Middaugh
Forest Bathing , landscape oil painting, in the Realism style, Texas artist, 2019

Johann Hermann Carmiencke
Hudson River Landscape by American Artist Johann Hermann Carmiencke (1810-1867), 1865

John Groth
Large Watercolor Painting John Groth, Men Wrestling, Esquire Magazine WPA Artist

Maurice Newman
Holocaust Memorial Oil Painting Judaica Rabbi Composed of Figures Artists Frame, 1964

Irene Rice Pereira
Radiant Reflections Abstract 1950s Oil Mid 20th Century American Woman Artist, C. 1950s

Lucien Labaudt
Rare, early modernist oil painting by a San Francisco Bay Area abstract artist, 1924

Ora Coltman
House in Hudson, Ohio, Late 19th Century Painting by Cleveland School Artist

Ruth Gikow
Modernist Beach Scene Painting, Playing Ball in Surf, WPA Jewish Woman Artist, c.1950s

Red Grooms
Original American Pop Art Multi Media "Pancake Eater" Plexiglass Artist s Proof, 1981

Rachel Personett
“All Hallows’ Eve” american realist, landscape oil painting of forest in autumn, 2025

Arthur Smith
Street Riot Oil Painting Mounted Police WPA artist Social Justice Americana Art

Jan Matulka
Still life by Czech / American 20th Century artist Jan Matulka

Paul Trebilcock
Portrait of a Girl with a Doll, Chicago Artist, American Portraiture

Francis Chapin
A Large, Beautiful Painting of Sedona, Arizona by Modern Artist Francis Chapin, 1950s

Danny Brown
De Donde Eres - Large Colorful Original City Painting Los Angeles Artist, 2023

Francis Chapin
A Dynamic 1930s Boxing Match Painting by Famed Chicago Artist, Francis Chapin, circa 1935

Mary Beth Schwark
A Curious Pair , New Mexico Woman Artist, Oil Painters of America, Michigan, Circa 1990

Dora Masters
Abstract in Ochre, Rust and Jade , Mid-century Modernist American Woman Artist, Circa 1955

Harold Haydon
A Tiny Painting of the Racine, WI Ravine, by Artist Harold Haydon, 1943

Xanthus Russell Smith
Watering the Cows, 1883 by American artist Xanthus Russell Smith (1839-1929), 1883

John Thomas Nolf
Lovely California Landscape Painting by listed artist John Thomas Nolf, ca 1920s, 1920’s

Harold Haydon
A Delightful 1940 Painting of Two Women Lounging by Artist Harold Haydon, 1940

Leon Collins
"Mamas Shock" African American Black Folk Artist LEON COLLINS OF TEXAS, Circa 1970s

Juan De Prey
Oil Painting Puerto Rican Outsider Latin American Art "Horsemen of Apocalypse", 1932

Helen Clark Oldfield
"Two Bottles" American Scene Realism Mid 20th Century Female Artist WPA 1940 s, 1943

Albert Michini
Mid Century Modern Dancers Oil Painting; Listed Artist Albert Michini, ca 1970’s, Ca 1970’s

Rudolph Pen
A Dynamic Mid-Century Modern Horse Race Painting by Chicago Artist, Rudolph Pen, circa 1955

Rudolph Pen
A Dynamic Mid-Century Modern Horse Race Painting by Chicago Artist, Rudolph Pen, circa. 1955

Mario Larrinaga
Stylish Hawaiian Luau Oil Painting by Listed artist Mario Larrinaga (1895-1979), ca 1960

Annie Peony Zhang
At the Beach , Chinese-American Woman Artist, Guangzhou Art Academy

Richard Merkin
Large Richard Merkin Painting Harlem Jazz Club, New Yorker Magazine Cover Artist, 1997

Francis Chapin
A Large and Impressive Painting of a Standing Nude by Artist Francis Chapin, ca. 1930

Gretchen Oldfather Troibner
Strange Woods, 20th Century Surrealist Painting by Cleveland Artist

Garrett Middaugh
Autumn, landscape, 30 x 30, oil painting, in the Realism style, Texas artist, 2019

Vincent D. Smith
Village in Benin Africa - African American Artist Paints Africa in the 1970s, 1974