Question 1

Who is the artist that paints bunnies?

Accepted Answer

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 2

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 3

How do I identify an artist’s painting?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What artist is known for stripe painting?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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 6

How do I find the artist of an oil painting?

Accepted Answer

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 7

Which artist is famous for painting apples?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What Photorealist artist painted diners?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Are paintings by unknown artists worth anything?

Accepted Answer

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Which painting of Munch’s clearly established him as an artist to watch for?

Accepted Answer

The Scream was the painting of Munch’s that clearly established him as an artist to watch for. He produced the expressionist painting in 1893, and the piece remains widely known to this day. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Edvard Munch art.

Question 18

Why would the artist George Catlin’s paintings from the 1800s be considered a form of artistic documentation?

Accepted Answer

The artist George Catlin's paintings from the 1800s are considered a form of artistic documentation because he depicted what he saw during his travels across North America. Catlin produced many images of Native Americans living their daily lives. In so doing, he provided a glimpse of what life was like for Indigenous people before the rapid westward expansion of settlers forcibly disrupted their traditions and culture. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of George Catlin art.

Question 19

Which French artist painted the famous painting which is titled Mont Sainte Victoire?

Accepted Answer

The French artist who painted the famous painting which is titled Mont Sainte Victoire is Paul Cézanne. He actually produced several landscape paintings of the mountain, which was located near his birthplace, Aix-en-Provence, France. Arguably the most famous piece from the series is a 1904-6 work now in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, France. Other examples are in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, New York; the Courtauld Institute of Art in London, UK; the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh, Scotland; the Bridgestone Museum of Art in Tokyo, Japan; and the Princeton University Art Museum in Princeton, New Jersey. Shop a wide range of sculptures on 1stDibs.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

California Artist Painting

2010s Figurative Paintings

Sheldon GreenbergSheldon Greenberg "Chandelier" Painting

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Anita HamptonAnita Hampton Landscape Paintings "Sunrise" and "In Early Spring"

Early 20th Century American Paintings

Painting by William Hubacek

1920s Tonalist Animal Paintings

Zarh Pritchard“Squirrel Fish” 1925 Oil painting on leather by Zarh Pritchard, 1925

1930s Tonalist Abstract Paintings

Zarh Pritchard“Coral Structure” 1939 Oil painting on leather by Zarh Pritchard, 1939

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Modernist Oil Painting by Ruth Scharff Rossman

Vintage 1970s American Paintings

Back from the Races Oil Painting by Lenard Kester

Mid-20th Century Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Charles Houghton HowardCharles Houghton Howard Surrealist Painting Still Life with Hand and and Egg, 1931

2010s Modern Figurative Paintings

Jennifer PochinskiBeach Goers, 2018

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Simone DavisGolen Lantern, 2018

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Simone DavisCrimson Fire, 2018

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Simone DavisOn The Edge, 2015

1970s American Modern Animal Paintings

Lenard KesterBack from the Races, Circa 1970

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Carmen McNallVessels and Universes 6, 2023

20th Century American Paintings

Exhibited Abstract by John Haley

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Carmen McNallGreater Space 2, 2022

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Paintings

Abstract Outsider Art Oil Painting on Canvas

Vintage 1950s Paintings

Painting by California artist Dimitri 1958

Vintage 1960s Paintings

Painting by California artist Dimitri 1965

Vintage 1960s Paintings

Large painting by California artist Dimitri 1961

1980s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Gary HansmannModern Figurative Surrealism Watercolor Painting, Drawing California Artist, 1988

20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Wesley JohnsonUntitled Abstract Expressionist Painting Ojai California Artist Wesley Johnson

Vintage 1970s American Modern Paintings

Abstract Painting by California Artist Mary Meng Wade

Late 20th Century American Paintings

Abstract Landscape Oil Painting, California Artist, 20th Century

Vintage 1960s American Paintings

Painting by California artist Kathi Patterson dated 1960

Vintage 1950s American Paintings

Abstract painting by California artist Dimitri circa 1958

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Modernist Abstract Landscape Painting by California Artist Lundy Siegriest

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Large Modernist Landscape Painting by California Artist Walter Snellgrove

20th Century American Paintings

Abstract Western Landscape Painting by California Artist Anthony Rizzo

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Angela WakefieldPainting of San Francisco California Bay Bridge by Contemporary British Artist, 2019

20th Century American Paintings

Large Classical Style Painting by California Artist Richard Garrett

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Life Size Portrait Painting by California Artist Eva Sikorsky

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Mid-Century Abstract Painting by California Artist Robert Gilberg

Early 2000s Street Art Figurative Paintings

Aldo ValdezStreet Art Mixed Media Painting "Bang" Graffiti Style California Latino Artist, 2003-2006

Early 2000s Street Art Figurative Paintings

Aldo ValdezStreet Art Mixed Media Painting "Bang" Graffiti Style California Latino Artist, 2003-2006

Early 2000s Street Art Figurative Paintings

Aldo ValdezStreet Art Mixed Media Painting "Bang" Graffiti Style California Latino Artist, 2003-2006

Early 2000s Street Art Figurative Paintings

Aldo ValdezStreet Art Mixed Media Painting "Bang" Graffiti Style California Latino Artist, 2003-2006

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Paintings

Original Dave Wilcox Modernist Round Oil Painting, Listed California Artist

Vintage 1960s American Expressionist Paintings

Abstract Expressionist Painting by California Listed Artist Kenneth Ray Wilson

Early 20th Century American Paintings

Sheldon Greenberg
Sheldon Greenberg "Chandelier" Painting

Anita Hampton
Anita Hampton Landscape Paintings "Sunrise" and "In Early Spring"

Zarh Pritchard
“Squirrel Fish” 1925 Oil painting on leather by Zarh Pritchard, 1925

Zarh Pritchard
“Coral Structure” 1939 Oil painting on leather by Zarh Pritchard, 1939

Charles Houghton Howard
Charles Houghton Howard Surrealist Painting Still Life with Hand and and Egg, 1931

Jennifer Pochinski
Beach Goers, 2018

Simone Davis
Golen Lantern, 2018

Simone Davis
Crimson Fire, 2018

Simone Davis
On The Edge, 2015

Lenard Kester
Back from the Races, Circa 1970

Carmen McNall
Vessels and Universes 6, 2023

Carmen McNall
Greater Space 2, 2022

Gary Hansmann
Modern Figurative Surrealism Watercolor Painting, Drawing California Artist, 1988

Wesley Johnson
Untitled Abstract Expressionist Painting Ojai California Artist Wesley Johnson

Angela Wakefield
Painting of San Francisco California Bay Bridge by Contemporary British Artist, 2019

Aldo Valdez
Street Art Mixed Media Painting "Bang" Graffiti Style California Latino Artist, 2003-2006

Aldo Valdez
Street Art Mixed Media Painting "Bang" Graffiti Style California Latino Artist, 2003-2006

Aldo Valdez
Street Art Mixed Media Painting "Bang" Graffiti Style California Latino Artist, 2003-2006

Aldo Valdez
Street Art Mixed Media Painting "Bang" Graffiti Style California Latino Artist, 2003-2006

William Etienne Pajaud
Cubist Animal Painting of a Bird by California Artist William Etienne Pajaud, 1950

Frederick Ferdinand Schafer
"Upper Sacramento River, California" (Large Antique Landscape, Renowned Artist), c. 1880

Jacobus Baas
"Low Tide California" Large California Plein Air Oil Painting by Jacobus Baas, 2018