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19th Century English Portrait of a Young Boy in a Orange Silk Suit
By Sir John Hoppner
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
made his final appearance as a boy actor and entered Christ’s College, Cambridge. Sadly his attempts to
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Early 19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

20th Century Oil - Boy in White Shirt
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful oil painting, depicting a portrait of a young boy in a white shirt. Unsigned
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Mythography #112" Abstract oil painting of a boy jumping in the water
By Elizabeth Lennie
Located in Edgartown, MA
Abstract oil painting of a boy jumping in the water. Water has been the backdrop to the
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Mythography #130" Abstract oil painting of a boy jumping in the water
By Elizabeth Lennie
Located in Edgartown, MA
Abstract oil painting of a boy jumping in the water. Water has been the backdrop to the
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Insight", Figurative Oil Painting, Portrait of Young Boy in Yellow Rain Jacket
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
paint on canvas. This oil painting depicts a young boy in a yellow rain coat surrounded by origami paper
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid 20th Century Oil - School Boy In Green
Located in Corsham, GB
An unusual, modernist oil showing a young school boy in traditional Chinese school uniform. The
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20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine Mid 19th Century Oil - Boy in Thought
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine 19th century oil depicting a young boy with a school book in hand, deep in thought. The
Category

Mid-19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Clive Fredriksson - Contemporary Oil, A Boy in Blue
By Clive Fredriksson
Located in Corsham, GB
A dynamic composition by Clive Fredriksson, depicting a young boy paused in a crouching position
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Mythography 178" oil painting of boy running in blue swim trunks, blue sky
By Elizabeth Lennie
Located in Edgartown, MA
northern Ontario and the aqua waters of the Caribbean. I work with oil paint on canvas, layering thin
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid 20th Century Oil - Chinese School Boy In Green
Located in Corsham, GB
An unusual, modernist oil showing a young school boy in traditional Chinese school uniform. The
Category

20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Swim" oil painting of a boy in black shorts with goggles and white swim cap.
By Debbie Miller
Located in Edgartown, MA
Oil painting of a boy in black shorts, goggles and white swim cap. A Rhode Island native, I earned
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Young boy in uniform
Located in San Francisco, CA
Portrait, painting, unsigned Oil on canvas 19th early 20th century Young boy in uniform 18 x 22
Category

Early 19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, Boy in Red
By George Weissbort
Located in Corsham, GB
An intriguing oil study by the artist George Weissbort (1928-2013). Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio
Category

20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Original Oil Painting of a Young Boy in German Alpine Scene
Located in Round Top, TX
This small original antique alpine scene painting of a young boy in lederhosen and fur cap, still
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Paintings

B. A. Pashton - 19th Century Oil, Boy in the Red Waistcoat
Located in Corsham, GB
This oil painting depicts a young figure in colourful period clothing, standing alone against a
Category

19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Young Boy in a Hat
By Joseph Christian Leyendecker
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Young boy with his hands in the air looking up. Joseph Christian Leyendecker was born in
Category

Other Art Style Portrait Paintings

Materials

Board, Canvas, Oil

Antique English Oil Painting "Boy in a Sailor Suit" by William D. Adams
Located in Sheridan, CO
Framed oil on canvas, by artist William Dacres Adams (British, 1864-1951), "Boy in a Sailer Suit
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Egg Boy in red hat
Located in Zofingen, AG
02 / 10 / 2023 I signed a book contract for Egg Island; it will now go through the publishing process and will be in print next year. I was overwhelmed by the editorial board's fee...
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Charles François Felu (1830–1900) - 1865 Oil, Boy In A Red Jacket
Located in Corsham, GB
A very fine late 19th Century portrait showing a young boy with long dark hair in a Dutch style red
Category

Mid-19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Late 20th Century Oil on Panel Painting Depicting Boy on Horse in Wood Frame
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 20th century oil on panel painting depicting boy on horse in wood frame "The Pause", 1978
Category

Late 20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Poseidon and Amphitrite Contemporary Painting of Boy and Girl in Pool
By Amy Devlin
Located in Utrecht, NL
uses. Her paintings show a fascination with the movement and texture of water, which is depicted in
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Poseidon and Amphitrite Contemporary Painting of Boy and Girl in Pool
By Amy Devlin
Located in Utrecht, NL
uses. Her paintings show a fascination with the movement and texture of water, which is depicted in
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pierre Auguste Renoir Boy Bust in Red – fragment, Oil on Canvas, Wildenstein
By Pierre Auguste Renoir
Located in Paris, FR
Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Boy bust in red – fragment c. 1905 Oil on canvas The artwork is accompanied
Category

Early 1900s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Late 18th Century Oil on Canvas Painting of a Portrait of Boy in Nightclothes
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 18th / early 19th century portrait of boy in nightclothes Oil painting on canvas in gold
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

"Swan Dive" Oil painting of a boy in yellow swim trunks diving with arms out
By Paul Norwood
Located in Edgartown, MA
“Communicating sensation through figuration has always been a central theme in my work. I never tire of the endless challenges and opportunities the human form presents. And by combi...
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Original Oil on Canvas Painting of Boy w/Cows in Pasture, Signed Poul Steffensen
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful painting is a great example of Poul Steffensen's pastoral work. The Danish farm
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Justin Bower Blue Boy 2 Abstract Oil on Canvas Featured in Landman Series
Located in Dallas, TX
Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting 'Blue Boy 2' by Los Angeles based artist Justin Bower. Executed
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Heroes- 21st Century Painting of a Boy in front of the mirror
By David van der Linden
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
want to show off themselves. The song of David Bowie ' Heroes' is the idea behind this painting of 70 x
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Luigi Corbellini, Portrait of Boy in Feathered Cap , circa 1930s, Oil on Canvas
By Luigi Corbellini
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of Boy in Feathered Cap' by Luigi Corbellini (circa 1930s). An endearing depiction of an
Category

1930s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Young Boy in Blue
By Jacques Zucker
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts a whimsical portrait of a young boy wearing a turquoise blue shirt, this
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20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Boy with Dog in the Forest at Night
By Brian Mashburn
Located in Denver, CO
Brian Mashburn's "Boy with Dog in the Forest at Night" is an original, handmade oil painting that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Boy in a Meadow (1885) by Elias Erdtman
By Elias Erdtman
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elias Erdtman (1862-1945) Sweden Boy in a Meadow (1885) oil on canvas laid board unframed 13 x
Category

1880s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel, Canvas

José Rose, oil on canvas. Portrait of naked boy in rococo interior. 1799.
Located in København, Copenhagen
José Rose, oil on canvas. Portrait of naked boy in rococo interior. Signed, dated 1799. In good
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Paintings

19th Century American Portrait of a Young Boy in a Landscape
Located in Wiscasett, ME
19th century portrait of a young boy in a landscape. Indistinctly signed or inscribed on back, but
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1850s American Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Picking Cotton" YOUNG MEXICAN BOY IN THE COTTON FIELDS. AFTER JOSE ARPA
By Santa Duran
Located in San Antonio, TX
Santa Duran This painting was heavily influenced by Jose Arpa's prize winning painting "Picking
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1920s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Sling Shot" Boy bundled up in winter clothes catching air while sledding
By Fred Calleri
Located in Edgartown, MA
, and aims in his paintings for an emotional reaction from the viewer. Calleri uses the Master’s palette
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Tenth Try!" Boy in red and blue riding a horse on a carousel.
By Fred Calleri
Located in Edgartown, MA
Singer Sargent, and aims in his paintings for an emotional reaction from the viewer. Calleri uses the
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Valentine s Day- 21st Century Contemporary Portrait of a Boy in front of mirror
By David van der Linden
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
price, 70 x 80 cm) Oil on wood panel 2024 Artist David van der Linden has a hard time to paint free
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Study head of nostalgia, portrait of a melancholy-looking boy in a white shirt
Located in Gent, VOV
Study head of nostalgia, portrait of a melancholy-looking boy in a white shirt. Oil/canvas, signed
Category

20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

17th century English portrait of a boy with his dog in an arcadian landscape
By Willem Wissing
Located in Bath, Somerset
Portrait of a young boy wearing classical dress and sandals with a blue cloak, holding a spear over
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The boy in the rocking chair oil on canvas painting
By Josep Miquel Serrano
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
evident on multiple occasions when he dedicated himself especially to painting nudes Of both sexes, alone
Category

1960s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century genre oil painting of a boy in an attic
By Pierre Edouard Frere
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery condition, having just been
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19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century French Oil Painting Portrait of Young Boy in Smart Clothes
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of the Young Gentleman French School, 19th century oil painting on canvas, laid over board
Category

19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Boy Standing in The Field" Post-Impressionism French Oil Painting on Board
By Jacques Zucker
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts a whimsical portrait of a young boy outdoors with an alluring look. The
Category

1960s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Boy Standing in France" French Post-Impressionist Oil Painting on Board Framed
By Jacques Zucker
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts a whimsical portrait of a young boy .The bright colors and quick brush
Category

1960s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Portrait of Boy in Yellow Waistcoat - British 18thC art Old Master oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This gorgeous 18th century British portrait oil painting is by Old Master artist John Berridge
Category

18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Boy in Sailor Suit - Austrian Edwardian art portrait oil painting
By Julius Schmid
Located in Hagley, England
This stunning Edwardian portrait oil painting is by Austrian artist Julius Schmid. Painted circa
Category

Early 1900s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Boy in Nature"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
number of commissions he accepts, his mural size paintings are highly prized by corporate collectors
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Golden Years, 21st-Century Dutch Contemporary Oil Painting of a Boy in the Night
By David van der Linden
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
want to show off themselves. The painting is published in the 'You Daily Male' tear-off calendar. It
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Boy in the Field"
Located in Astoria, NY
Eric Rebane (Russian, 1922-1999), "A Boy in the Field", Oil on Canvas, 1939, signed lower right
Category

1930s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bavarian Boy in Landscape by Rudolf Wimmer, Oil on Canvas
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 27.5" x 30.88" oil on canvas framed painting is by German artist, Rudolf Wimmer, painted in
Category

1910s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Blue Skies 2" oil painting of a boy flipping in the air with blue sky behind
By Elizabeth Lennie
Located in Edgartown, MA
northern Ontario and the aqua waters of the Caribbean. I work with oil paint on canvas, layering thin
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Boy in Red
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of Boy in Red', oil on board, French School (circa 1930s). A charming depiction of a boy
Category

1930s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Life-sized 17th century Italian painting - A boy in prayer - Religious
By Domenico Parodi (Genoa, 1672 - 1742)
Located in Aartselaar, BE
17th century life-sized painting of a young boy in prayer This wonderful and enigmatic painting is
Category

17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Boy in the Snow - 19th Century French Impressionist Antique Portrait Painting
By Pierre Edouard Frere
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
-1886) Title: Boy in the Snow Medium: Oil on panel Size: 15.5 x 13.5 inches (40 x 34 cm) including frame
Category

1860s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Large Oil Portrait of a Young Boy in Vintage Clothing Signed Dated 1928
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Young Boy signed and dated 1928 (indistinct signature) oil painting on canvas
Category

1920s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Boy In The Landscape Smelling Flowers
By Bertoldo Taubert
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
example of Bertoldo paintings. Signed and dated '63 oil on canvas 24x20 with frame 30x26.
Category

1960s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Questions About Boy In Oil Painting
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    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.
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A 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, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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, 2023
    Because 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, 2021
    Any 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.

    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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