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Stairway to the Frontal Sky oil on canvas abstract painting
By Jose Alvarez Niebla
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
, Barcelona
Description
Magnificent early oil painting by Josep Niebla, one of the most important Spanish
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$3,797 Sale Price
20% Off
European urbanscape and river original oil on cardboard painting
By Josep Marfa Guarro
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
oil paintings.
Barcelona, Ibiza, Menorca, among other landscapes of cities that the artist visited
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cardboard, Oil
Impressionist Oil on Canvas. Green landscape with shepherd. Ricard Arenys Galdón
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind oil on canvas landscape by the Catalan artist Ricard Arenys Galdón, a prominent
Category
1940s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Tippi
Neil by RU8ICON1, Barcelona street artist, lion lady portrait distortion
By RU8ICON1
Located in Jersey City, NJ
contemporary street artist and formally trained painter, RU8ICON1. Figurative oil painting on canvas with
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Streets of Barcelona #12 Impressionism Cuban Artist Oi on Canvas Spain 25X17
By Cristian Mesa Velazquez
Located in Houston, TX
JUST ARRIVED DECEMBER 2025
The Streets of Barcelona #12 Impressionism Cuban Artist Oil on Canvas
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cotton Canvas
Tossa de mar spanish seascape original oil on cardboard painting mediterranean
By Josep Marfa Guarro
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
, as well as oil paintings.
Barcelona, Ibiza, Menorca, among other landscapes of cities that the
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cardboard, Oil
"Barcelona Point" contemporary lush landscape of Sag Harbor Bay from wetlands
By Terry Elkins
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Barcelona Point" is a contemporary lush landscape of Sag Harbor Bay from the surrounding wetlands
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spanish La Roca Castle Landscape Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Barcelona, ES
landscape of La Roca del Vallés, near Barcelona with the 'Castell de la Roca' in the background.
Oil on
Category
20th Century Spanish Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
La Rambla
By Juan Collado Y Anton
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "La Rambla, Barcelona" c.1990 is an oil painting on canvas by Spanish artist
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil on Canvas Portrait -- In Barcelona
By Gary Masline
Located in Troy, NY
A dark-hued classic portrait in oil, reflecting beauty, intelligence, and character, in an
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Barcelona
s harbour
By Arcadi Mas i Fondevila
Located in Barcelona, ES
Arcadi Mas i Fondevila (1852-1934)
Barcelona's harbour
Oil on canvas
72 x 132cm
Signed: "Mas
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Barcelona, Espana
By Robert Neuman
Located in East Hampton, NY
Painted in Barcelona, Spain, Robert Neuman's Barcelona paintings, of which this is an early and
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Barcelona II
By Paul Reed
Located in Abilene, TX
(American, 1919-2015)
Barcelona II, 1968
Oil on canvas
42 x 57 inches
Signed, dated and titled on reverse
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$29,000
Barcelona Bikes
By Jeff Cohen
Located in Park City, UT
way. I do use photographs as reference, and the finished paintings have a photographic effect; but the
Category
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Gypsy and Guitarist - Remblas in Barcelona
By Pedro Creixams
Located in Paris, FR
the Remblas of Barcelona.
Original oil painting on canvas
Handsigned by the artist " Creixams
Category
1930s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
El Teatro Arau, Barcelona - Cityscape - Emilio Bosch Roger (1894-1980)- Spanish
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
theater Auro in Barcelona. The work is signed in the lower right corner and described on the back on the
Category
1930s Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dripping Dots - Barcelona, Colorful, Abstract, Oil Painting
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
, and thus the name "Barcelona" is given to compliment the emotion which is felt while viewing this
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Glass, Mixed Media, Oil
Morning in Barcelona
Contemporary Oil Painting of a Girl in Barcelona, Spain
Located in Utrecht, NL
are the basis of her paintings. Her color palette is reminiscent of the Impressionist, but with an
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
1966Vintage Abstract Street Scene Unframed Oil Painting - Streets of Barcelona
Located in Bristol, GB
Streets of Barcelona
Size: 64.5 x 54 cm
Oil onto Canvas
A lively and striking modernist style
Category
1960s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spyglasses , oil painting, Realist Style of young Cuban artist in Barcelona
By Cristian Mesa Velazquez
Located in Houston, TX
Cuban artist will answer the question when the painting is sold.
Spyglasses makes one ask what is the
Category
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Dripping Dots - Barcelona" Colorful Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas with Gold
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
, and thus the name "Barcelona" is given to compliment the emotion which is felt while viewing this
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Glass, Mixed Media, Oil
La Ciutadella - Original Oil Painting of Citadel Park, Barcelona, Spain
By Keiko Ogawa
Located in Chicago, IL
This painting's loose brush strokes with splashes of red, yellow and green beautifully capture the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Barcelona Nights" Exterior Scene of Figure wearing Chanel Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
controlled movement. “Barcelona Nights” demonstrates a whimsical expression of femininity and formality; a
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Impressionist: River Landscape outside Barcelona signed oil Mid 20thC
Located in Frome, Somerset
A fine Impressionist oil circa 1950's. View of a river landscape just outside Barcelona, Spain.
oil
Category
1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
N. Peral - Mid 20th Century Oil, Fisherman
s Port, Barcelona
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming impressionist study of a fishing harbour in Barcelona, Spain. Signed to the lower right
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Barcelona Neck
By Darius Yektai
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting by Darius Yektai of East Hampton's Barcelona Neck - a nature preserve along Sag
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
Barcelona Street
By Christopher Clark
Located in Denver, CO
Urban cityscape
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Barcelona Beach Scene
By Eugenio Alvarez Dumont
Located in Buffalo, NY
An impressionist beach scene by Eugenio Alvarez Dumont (1864-1927). Oil on canvas, circa 1920
Category
1910s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Green Parrots in Barcelona -vibrant blue and red townscape birds oil on canvas
By Ellie Hesse
Located in London, GB
introduction of figures and animals is bringing new vitality into the painting style as well as composition
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jaume Terrassa BARCELONA realist original acrylic canvas
By Jaume Terrassa
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
" BARCELONA" realist original acrylic canvas.
Mallorcan artistic painter. He offers us a vision
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Malpaís Smoke with Genis by RU8ICON1, Barcelona street artist, smoker portrait
By RU8ICON1
Located in Jersey City, NJ
street artist and formally trained painter, RU8ICON1. Figurative oil painting on canvas with distorted
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Smoke for Two by RU8ICON1, Barcelona street artist, smoker portrait, distortions
By RU8ICON1
Located in Jersey City, NJ
and formally trained painter, RU8ICON1. Figurative oil painting on canvas with distorted portraiture
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Barcelona Spain oil painting landscape urbanscape
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Rafael Duran Benet (1931-2015) - Barcelona - Oil on canvas on board
Oil measurements 27x22 cm
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Barcelona Spain oil on canvas painting landscape
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Antonio Sala Herrero (1927-2012) - Can Cortada Horta, Barcelona - Oil on canvas
Oil measures 38x46
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Barcelona and Columbus urbanscape original oil painting
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Oil on canvas laid on board.
Rafael Duran Benet (Terrassa, 1931 - Barcelona, 2015) is a Catalan
Category
1990s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Barcelona Spain oil on canvas painting landscape urbanscape
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Antonio Sala Herrero (1927-2012) - Barcelona Spain - Oil on canvas
Oil measures 54x65 cm.
Frame
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Barcelona
s port Spain seascape oil on canvas painting
By Ignasi Mundó
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Oil on canvas laid cardboard
MUNDO Ignasi
Ignasi Mundó trained at the School of La Lonja, with
Category
2010s Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Barcelona view urbanscape Spain oil on board painting
By Joan Asensio Marine
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Frame size 55x62 cm.
Asensio Mariné (Barcelona, 1890-1961) was a painter who specialized in
Category
1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Barcelona
s port Spain spanish seascape oil on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Jorge Jorda Fernandez (1930) - Port of Barcelona - Oil on canvas
Oil measures 46x55 cm.
Frameless.
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Teia Spain oil on canvas painting Barcelona spanish landscape
By Simon Busom
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Artist: Simó Busom i Grau (1927-2020)
Title: Teià
Year: 1985
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Barcelona view with people Spain oil on canvas painting
By Ignasi Mundó
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
trips to Belgium, Holland and Italy. He returns to Barcelona in 1948, and since then exposed regularly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Catalonia square view Barcelona Spain oil on canvas painting
By Ignasi Mundó
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
trips to Belgium, Holland and Italy. He returns to Barcelona in 1948, and since then exposed regularly
Category
1990s Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Autumn Citadel Park Barcelona Spain oil on canvas painting
By Francesc Tornero
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
FRANCERSC TORNERÓ (1934)
He studied at the Barcelona School of Arts and Crafts and later at the
Category
1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Barcelona desde el Putxet - Josep Marfa original oil canvas painting
By Josep Marfa Guarro
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
ink, as well as oil paintings.
In its landscapes is represented Barcelona, Ibiza, Menorca, among
Category
Early 2000s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Flowers street Barcelona Spain spanish urbanscape oil on canvas painting
By Jose Luis Florit Rodero
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
José Luis Florit Rodero (1909-2000) - Barcelona - Oil on canvas
Oil measures 65x81 cm.
Frameless
Category
1980s Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ciutadella park Barcelona Spain spanish seascape oil on canvas painting
By Beltran Bofill
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Joan Beltran Bofill (1934-2009) - Parc de la Ciutadella Barcelona - Oil on canvas
Oil measures
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Industrial port Barcelona Spain spanish urbanscape oil on canvas painting
By Jose Luis Florit Rodero
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Jose Luis Florit - Industrial port - Oil on canvas
Oil measurements 50x73 cm.
Frame measurements
Category
1980s Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Ramblas of Barcelona Spain oil on canvas painting urbanscape
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Pascual Fresquet Almurin (1930) - Las Ramblas in Barcelona Spain - Oil on canvas
Oil measures 55x46
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Stepping Out - Barcelona" Impressionist Landscape Scene Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
A very whimsical depiction of a woman stepping out in a summery ensemble in Barcelona. This piece
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Dripping Dots - Barcelona" Colorful Abstract Mixed Media Oil Painting Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
, and thus the name "Barcelona" is given to compliment the emotion which is felt while viewing this
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Glass, Oil
Labyrinth of Horta in Barcelona Spain oil on canvas painting
By Jordi Freixas Cortes
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
legacy of Pierre Bonnard led his painting of gray landscapes towards color and colorful oils. Jordi
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
book stand Barcelona still life oil on canvas painting
By Ignasi Mundó
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
trips to Belgium, Holland and Italy. He returns to Barcelona in 1948, and since then exposed regularly
Category
Early 2000s Fauvist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hermitage of Alegria Tiana Barcelona Spain oil on canvas painting landscape
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Antonio Sala Herrero (1927-2012) - Hermitage of joy Tiana Barcelona - Oil on canvas
Oil measures
Category
1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
BARCELONA STREET- original acrylic canvas painting
By Jordi Santacana
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
yong painting of Ministerio de Cultura of the state of Barcelona. In 1987 I was prized award of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spyglasses II , oil painting, Realist Style of young Cuban artist in Barcelona
By Cristian Mesa Velazquez
Located in Houston, TX
Cuban artist will answer the question when the painting is sold. The painting is gallery wrapped so no
Category
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Dripping Dots - Coco in Barcelona" Pop Art Chanel Perfume Bottle Oil Painting
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
perfectly throughout the work. A both powerful and playful painting glorifying the spirit of the summer as
Category
2010s Pop Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Barcelona Spain oil on canvas spanish urbanscape
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Oil measures 50x61 cm.
Frameless.
Signed down on the left.
restored.
Category
1950s Impressionist Landscape 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 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.
- 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.
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Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 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.
- 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.
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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.
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.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 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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