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Ronald A. Broad - 1981 Oil, Great Bedwyn Church
By Ronald A. Broad
Located in Corsham, GB
On board.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid 20th Century Oil - The Church of Sintra
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming compositions depicting the winding roads of Sintra in Portugal, painted in a 19th century style. Inscribed verso with title and signed 'Davenport'. Handsomely presented in...
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Late 19th Century Oil - A View of the Church
Located in Corsham, GB
This atmospheric 19th century oil painting captures a secluded country scene, with lush trees
Category
Late 19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
D. Forbes - 20th Century Oil, St Andrew
s Church, Alfriston
Located in Corsham, GB
A thoroughly charming decoratively sized and presented mid Century oil, showing a quaint and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Modern Impressionist French Church Plein air oil Interior "Contemplation"
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Contemplation" captures the timeless beauty and feeling of a French church interior, and is an
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Milan Church of Sant
Antonio,
900, oil on canvas
Located in Milan, IT
Oil painting on canvas. Signed Vaini Beretta C. lower right. On the back on the frame there is a
Category
20th Century Other Art Style Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Framed German School Late 19th Century Oil - Church View
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming late 19th century oil landscape of a spring garden with thatched houses, looking towards
Category
Late 19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
J. Rowe - 20th Century Oil, Path To The Church
Located in Corsham, GB
This serene landscape painting captures a tranquil rural scene, with a winding dirt road leading to
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Church Interior
By Jean-Charles Contel
Located in London, GB
'Church Interior', oil on board, by Jean-Charles Contel (circa 1920s). The artist has exquisitely
Category
1920s Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
16th-Century Catalan School Oil Painting, Saint Magí
Saint Mauro, Church Art
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This remarkable late 16th-century fragment depicts Saint Magí, the patron saint of Tarragona, and Saint Mauro, a Benedictine monk. Produced in around 1580, on the cusp of the Anglo-S...
Category
16th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Metal
An Oil Painting of the Church of Saint-Séverin by Lambert
By Lambert Fine Arts
Located in NYC, NY
An oil on linen of a French street scene focused on the Church of Saint-Séverin in Paris, signed
Category
Vintage 1930s Paintings
Quaker Church
By Joan Parker
Located in Missouri, MO
Joan Parker (20th C.)
"Quaker Church"
Oil on Canvas
Canvas: 30 x 40
Framed: approx 31 x 41
Joan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$6,500
Abandoned Church
By Tina Orsolic Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted en plein air in Gers, France. An oil painting of an abandoned church, cherry blossoms in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
George Cole - 19th Century Oil, Bridge to the Church
By George Cole
Located in Corsham, GB
This pastoral landscape painting depicts a serene countryside scene featuring a winding river that
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
W Beynen - Early 20th Century Oil, Dutch Church Interior
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed to the lower right. Presented in a wooden frame with a gilt effect inner window. On canvas.
Category
20th Century Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Peter Smales (b.1958) - Framed Contemporary Oil, Church Meadow
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful view over summer meadows, painted in situ by Peter Smales (b.1958). The impressionistic study has been well-presented in a charming gilt-effect frame. Signed by the arti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ruins at the Church
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
Titled on verso: 'Ruins at the [indiscernible] Church"
Framed dimensions are 23.5 x 23.5 inches
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
C. Lankhof - Mid 20th Century Oil, The Lutheran Church, Amsterdam
Located in Corsham, GB
Lutheran Church building taking centre stage behind the Singel canal. The painting is signed to the lower
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pamela Chard (1926-2003) - 20th Century Oil, Church Interior
Located in Corsham, GB
Unsigned. On canvas on stretchers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pamela Chard (1926-2003) - 20th Century Oil, Church Interior
Located in Corsham, GB
Unsigned. On canvas board.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pamela Chard (1926-2003) - 20th Century Oil, Church Interior
Located in Corsham, GB
Unsigned. On canvas on stretchers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French 19th Century Oil on Wood Painting Depicting a Church in Brittany
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French 19th century oil on wood landscape painting depicting a church in Brittany. This French
Category
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
The church
Located in Geneva, CH
Work on canvas
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Modern Impressionist French Church Plein air oil Interior "Sacred Light"
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Sacred Light" captures the timeless beauty and feeling of a French church interior, and is an
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Modern Impressionist French Church Plein air oil Interior "Inner Light"
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Inner Light" captures the timeless beauty and feeling of a French church interior, and is an
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Trevor Williams - 1953 Oil, Church of Saint-Étienne-du-Mont
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming depiction of the church of Saint-Étienne-du-Mont in Paris, France. The scene shows
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Continental School Late 19th Century Oil - Church in the Alps
Located in Corsham, GB
This scenic oil landscape captures a quaint alpine village nestled amongst rust-coloured mountains
Category
Late 19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Eef van Brakel (1930-2014) - 20th Century Oil, Church Landscape
Located in Corsham, GB
landscape view of a church steeple. Signed to the lower left. On canvas on stretchers.
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sergei Petrovich Bocharov - 1988 Russian Modern Oil, Landscape with Church
By Sergei Petrovich Bocharov
Located in Corsham, GB
A modern Russian oil painting by Sergei Petrovich Bocharov (b. 1953). Signed and dated 1988 to the
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Georges Pacouil (1903-1996) - 1950 Oil, Church Through The Trees
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming landscape scene depicting a French church across a rolling landscape. Signed and dated
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Roman Church
Located in Cotignac, FR
Late 20th Century Italian oil on canvas board of a Romanesque church with surrounding cyprus trees
Category
Late 20th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Pamela Chard (1926-2003) - 20th Century Oil, Church Interior with Figures
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine oil painting by the artist Pamela Chard, depicting a church interior with figures. Unsigned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Church and Village
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
A large highly expressive and exquisitely colored oil on paper of a church and village by the
Category
1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
$2,457
“Crashing Surf”
Located in Southampton, NY
Oil on masonite painting by Eleanor Church (mid 20th century Rye, New York artist). “Crashing Surf
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Hugh Boycott-Brown (1909-1990) - 20th Century Oil, St Jacques Church
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine 20th Century oil scene depicting the market place outside of the Saint Jacques Church in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Church in Brochów - XXI century, Oil on canvas, Figurative, Landscape
By Magdalena Spasowicz
Located in Warsaw, PL
MAGDALENA SPASOWICZ Studied painting under prof. Jan Cybis and graphic arts with prof. Tadeusz
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
European Church Scene
By Jacques Zucker
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts a beautiful European Church Scene landscape with a view from a street of the
Category
1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jan Beekhout (b.1937) - Dutch School 20th Century Oil, Church Road
Located in Corsham, GB
square and church. Beekhout has shown great skill in painting the architectural elements of the scene
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Margaret McClean - Mid 20th Century Oil, Church Beside a Lake
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderful, colourful landscape study by Margaret McClean. Excellently presented in an ornate gilt frame with ribbon molding and a canvas slip. Unsigned. On canvas board.
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
MOREAUX after RENOUX romantic painting troubadour church wedding French 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
: "Staircase and close to a church from which a wedding party is coming out. Well ordered painting.", number
Category
1820s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Russian School 20th Century Oil - Russian Orthodox Church On The Coast
Located in Corsham, GB
A colourful Russian School scene in oil, showing an Orthodox church with a verdant garden full of
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Metcalfe (b.1935) - 1996 Oil, Springtime In The Church Yard
Located in Corsham, GB
An impressively sized contemporary oil landscape showing a picturesque church grave yard in Spring
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
William Knowle Hudson (b. 1892) - 1947 Oil, Church In The Snow
Located in Corsham, GB
A picturesque rural church covered in thick snow under a blue sky. The artist has signed and dated
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine Framed Early 19th Century Oil - American Church Interior at Christmas
Located in Corsham, GB
by comparing the painting with the included image of the Church in 1937.
Presented in a contemporary
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
R.J. Parris - 1863 Oil, The Lychgate
St George
s Church, Beckenham
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderful 19th century street scene depicting St George's Church in Beckenham. The church was
Category
Mid-19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Church Of The Fisherman" Modern Impressionist Oil by Bryan Mark Taylor
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Church Of The Fisherman" is a colorful example of Bryan Mark Taylor's modern approach to
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Metcalfe (b.1935) - 1995 Oil, Spring In The Church Yard
Located in Corsham, GB
A charmingly quaint scene from the British countryside, showing a rustic village church with sheep
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
W.D. West - Framed Late 19th Century Oil, In the Church
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming late 19th century oil by W.D. West depicting mother and child attending church
Category
Late 19th Century Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
E. R. Sturgeon (1920-1999) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Impressionistic Church
Located in Corsham, GB
Cool blues and muted greens are accompanied by subdued terracottas to depict a village church in
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sir Ernest Albert Waterlow, Walberswick church by the sea, Victorian oil
By Ernest Albert Waterlow
Located in Harkstead, GB
landscape painting in 1873. He was highly proficient in both oil and watercolour and was elected President
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Next Stop, Church
By Pete Kasprzak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
achieve”.
Pete Kasprzak created this one-of-a-kind artwork by painting with oil paint on a canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giclée, Oil
Church Interior by Vittore Zanetti Zilla Oil on Canvas Italy \
800.
Located in Milan, IT
Oil painting on canvas. Signed on the back. Born into a wealthy Venetian family, Vittore Zanetti
Category
19th Century Other Art Style Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gustave Helinck (1884-1954) - Early 20th Century Oil, Going to Church
Located in Corsham, GB
An atmospheric early 20th century oil by the artist Gustave Helinck (1884-1954) depicting scattered
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lime painting, Church of Prodromos on the island of Paros
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Molded frame in beige wood
52 x 42 x 3.5 cm
Category
1980s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Going to Church
By Xanthus Russell Smith
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Signed and dated 1879.
Category
1870s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Molly Bullock (b.1917) - Mid 20th Century Oil, The Catholic Church, Moditonham
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming Mid Century oil view of the quaint Catholic church in the parish of Moditonham in Botus
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Grace Larner (1926-2022) - Framed Mid 20th Century Oil, St Garmon
s Church
Located in Corsham, GB
A vibrant oil landscape by Grace Larner (1926-2022), depicting the church and graveyard of St
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Church Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact church oil painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. You can easily find an example made in the Modern style, while we also have 16 Modern versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a church oil painting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right church oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes brown, gray, black and blue. Creating a church oil painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Peter Adams, Magdalena Spasowicz, Doug Cosbie, Bryan Mark Taylor and Johann Berthelsen are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
How Much is a Church Oil Painting?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a church oil painting in our inventory may begin at $285 and can go as high as $395,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,407.
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Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
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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.
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. - 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To 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, 2022The 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, 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.
- 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.
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, 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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With a Show at MoMA, Marlon Mullen Paints Pictures That Are beyond Words
The nonspeaking California artist is having a moment, with vivacious paintings that play on art-magazine covers as well as more mysterious abstractions.
The Vibrant Beauty of Orphist Art Supersedes Its Perplexing Name
This kaleidoscopic early-modern art style has long deserved another look. Now, the Guggenheim museum is doing just that.