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"Untitled III" by Thane Gorek, Original Oil Painting, Colorado Aspen
Located in Denver, CO
"Untitled III" by Thane Gorek (Colorado, US based) is an oil on board depicting an aspen grove with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Original Autumn Mountain Landscape Oil Painting, Scene Near Colorado Springs
By James Emery Greer
Located in Denver, CO
This stunning original oil on canvas painting, titled Scene Near Colorado Springs, was created by
Category
1980s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
American Impressionist Oil Painting, Mt. Evans Colorado by Ferdinand Kaufmann
Located in Denver, CO
Experience the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains with this original oil painting of Mt. Evans
Category
1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Colorado Nocturne" (2023) by Emma Kalff, Original Oil Painting, Nocturne
Located in Denver, CO
"Kissing Nocturne" by Emma Kalff (United States) is a handmade landscape oil painting depicting a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
American Modernist Colorado Mountain Landscape Oil Painting, Fall Autumn Scene
By Mildred Pneuman
Located in Denver, CO
Colorado mountain landscape oil on canvas painting by artist early 20th Century female artist
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antelope, Colorado Mountain Landscape Oil Painting, Animals Grazing, Green Blue
By Harold Vincent Skene
Located in Denver, CO
Original oil painting of Antelope in a spring/summer mountain and valley landscape by Harold Skene
Category
Mid-20th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Reaping, Harvesting Wheat, Mountain Farm Colorado 1960s Landscape Oil Painting
By Harold Vincent Skene
Located in Denver, CO
'Reaping (Harvesting Wheat, Mountain Farm)' is an original vintage 1961 oil painting by 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Globe Smelter, Denver, Colorado, American Modernist Oil Painting in Purple
Located in Denver, CO
Original oil on canvas painting by Clarence Durham (1904-1994). American modernist view of the
Category
20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Alpine House No. 2, Georgetown, Colorado, Modernist Landscape Oil Painting
By Jozef Gabryel Bakos
Located in Denver, CO
Oil on canvas painting by Jozef Bakos (1891-1977) of the Alpine House No. 2 in Georgetown, Colorado
Category
1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tower of Babel, Colorado Canyon oil painting by Samuel Colman
By Samuel Colman
Located in Hudson, NY
Tower of Babel, Colorado Canyon
12 ⅞" x 14 ½"
20 ¾" x 22 ¾" x 4 ¼" framed
Verso sketch of fall
Category
Early 20th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Old Mine Dump - Ward, Colorado, 1930s Modernist Mountain Landscape Oil Painting
By Virginia True
Located in Denver, CO
"Old Mine Dump, Ward Colorado" is an original oil on canvas painting by Virginia True (1900-1989
Category
1920s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Puesta De Sol Espanola, " Colorado Sunset, Oil Painting by Sparky LeBold
Located in Denver, CO
"Puesta De Sol Espanola" by Sparky LeBold (US and Portugal based) is a handmade oil painting that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"The Western Sky" (2023) By Sparky LeBold, Colorado Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Eastern Plains of Colorado" by Sparky LeBold (US and Portugal based) is a beautiful handmade oil
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Harvesting Wheat in Colorado, American Scene Landscape Oil Painting, Brown, Gray
Located in Denver, CO
"Modern Monsters", an original signed oil painting by Anna Essick (1906-1977), depicting figures
Category
1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Hallett Peak, Colorado, 1950s Mountain Oil Landscape Painting, Rocky Mtn Park
Located in Denver, CO
Vintage Colorado landscape painting with green trees, wildflowers, a river, and mountains with blue
Category
1950s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Estes Park Colorado Sunset Mountain Landscape Large Signed Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist landscape oil painting by David Stirling (1887 - 1971). Oil on board
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1930s Modernist Oil Painting of a Colorado Landscape, Rocks
Mesa, brown, blue
By John Edward Thompson
Located in Denver, CO
Oil on canvas laid on board painting titled "Untitled (Colorado Mesa and Trees)" by John E
Category
1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Colorado Mountain
By David Spivak
Located in Denver, CO
oil on canvas. Framed dimensions are 21.5 x 25.5 x 1.25 inches; canvas measures 16 x 20 inches
Category
1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Colorado Winter Landscape Oil Painting of Rocks and Trees Over Valley with Snow
Located in Denver, CO
Oil on board painting by George Vander Sluis (1915-1984) from 1946 of a Colorado winter landscape
Category
1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Colorado Mine, Vintage 1930s Modernist Mountain Landscape Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Vintage WPA era 1930s original modernist landscape oil painting of a Mine in the Mountains of
Category
1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Childhood Brook, oil , American Impressionistic, Colorado, New Orientalist, India
Located in Houston, TX
also an expert on portrait and special commissions. The painting is framed. He also does paintings from
Category
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cotton Canvas
Colorado Composition # 1
By Samantha Buller
Located in Denver, CO
Colorado Composition # 1, 2019
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Western Colorado Canyon
By Daniel Augenstein
Located in Loveland, CO
"Western Colorado Canyon" by Daniel Augenstein
Landscape plein air painting
11x14" image size
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil
Antique American Impressionist Pike
s Peak Colorado Sunburst Landscape Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large and amazing Colorado landscape painting by Eleanor Dow Green . Oil on canvas. Framed
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mr.
Mrs. Colorado
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original oil and gold leaf painting on board by artist Sarah Woods. Framed.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Buffalo (Colorado Mountain Landscape Painting, Grasslands with Grazing Buffalo)
Located in Denver, CO
Harold Vincent Skene (1883-1978) original vintage 1959 oil painting of Buffalo (American Bison
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Antique American Impressionist Western Landscape Pike
s Peak Colorado Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderfully painted antique American impressionist western landscape painting; Oil on canvas
Category
1920s Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Landscape of Colorado Mountainside
By Robert W. Boyle
Located in Houston, TX
foot of the mountain by artist Robert W. Boyle. Oil on canvas painting, untitled and undated. Framed in
Category
20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mesa Verde, Colorado - Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Oil painting with a heavy impasto style of Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, by Spanish gallery
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Summer - San Juans (Colorado)
By James Emery Greer
Located in Denver, CO
Landscape Painting of the San Juan mountains in Southern Colorado. Oil on canvas. Presented in a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Untitled (Colorado Mountain Landscape with Stream, Hudson River Style Painting)
By William H. M. (Coxe) Cox
Located in Denver, CO
An original oil painting by 19th century American artist, W.H.M Cox featuring a traditional
Category
1880s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Long
s Peak, Colorado Aspens"
By Robert W. Wood
Located in Southampton, NY
Oil on canvas painting by the famous American artist, Robert W. Wood. Signed lower right. Circa
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Goldmine, Central City, Colorado
By Joseph Meert
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Goldmine, Central City, Colorado, c. 1936 - 38, oil on canvas, 28 x 36 inches, signed lower right
Category
1930s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
In the San Juans (Colorado)
By James Emery Greer
Located in Denver, CO
The San Juans are a rugged mountain range located in Southwestern Colorado not far from Ouray and
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Modern Monsters (Harvesting Wheat, Colorado)
Located in Denver, CO
An original 1949 oil painting "Modern Monsters" shows a farmer with machinery harvesting wheat on a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Fall at Glenwood Springs (Colorado)
By Alfred Wands
Located in Denver, CO
A vintage original oil painting autumn scene with trees, river and mountains near Glenwood Springs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Airstrip Road - Mt. Telluride, Colorado
By Lillian Thoele
Located in Denver, CO
Original Lillian Thoele (1894-1971) signed oil painting of Airstrip Road with Mount Telluride
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Colorado Birches in Winter Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Dramatic winter oil landscape of snow-covered birch trees in the Colorado Rockies, circa 1990
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Modern Forest Landscape Painting of Snow Skier in Winter Park, Colorado
By Jim Rabby
Located in Houston, TX
Modern snowy forest landscape painting by Houston, TX artist Jim Rabby. The work features a skier
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Colorado Sunrise by Gordon Provonsha
By Gordon Victor Provonsha
Located in Soquel, CA
Golden Colorado Falls and Mountain trail by Gordon Victor Provonsha (American, 1909-1956) Son of
Category
1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Fiberboard
Mid Century Colorado Hills Landscape
By Wilfred A. Readio
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful mid century impressionist landscape of Colorado Hills by Wilfred A. Readio (American
Category
1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Abstract Cubist Colorado Red Tonal Landscape
By Norman Baasch
Located in Houston, TX
Warm toned cubist Colorado cityscape of geometric buildings and trees by artist Norman Baasch in
Category
1960s Cubist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Snowy Skiers - Figurative Colorado Winter Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
, Colorado where he owned Saxon Mountain Gallery. His paintings of skiing and winter scenes have a unique and
Category
1970s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Modern Landscape in Pink and Blue, Cloudy Sky Colorado Painting, Paper
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is a beautiful landscape painting by Alexandra Czierpka. By reducing color and form to their
Category
2010s Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper
Northern Colorado Landscape by Henry Read
Located in Loveland, CO
Northern Colorado Landscape by Henry Read (1851-1935)
Oil on panel
image 15.5x11"
framed 24x18
Category
1920s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Untitled (Tivoli Brewery Company - Denver, Colorado)
By James Wolford
Located in Denver, CO
Framed dimensions measure 41 ½ x 61 ½ x 2 ¼ inches; canvas measures 40 x 60 inches.
Complimentary delivery via messenger service in Denver & Boulder metro areas.
Category
20th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Glowing Mesa (Horses at Sunset, Colorado Landscape)
By Harold Vincent Skene
Located in Denver, CO
Glowing Mesa, original signed vintage Colorado landscape oil painting of horses grazing in a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Estes Park, Colorado (Rocky Mountain National Park Landscape)
By Robert William Wood
Located in Denver, CO
Original early oil painting of Estes Park, near Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado by Texas
Category
1930s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Switchback on Road to Camp Bird (Near Telluride, Colorado)
By James Emery Greer
Located in Denver, CO
of Southern Colorado. Camp Bird is an unincorporated community in Ouray County. It lies between the
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lizard Head, Near Telluride, Colorado, Vintage Mountain Landscape, Lake
Trees
By Harold Vincent Skene
Located in Denver, CO
Lizard Head, near Telluride, vintage 1959 Colorado mountain landscape painting with a lake and
Category
1950s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Landscape with Pink House
, Oakland Art Museum, University of Colorado
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
artist and co-founder of the Oakland Museum Association first studied at the University of Colorado and
Category
1950s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American / English Impressionist view of Aspen, Colorado in the snow
By Charles Bertie Hall
Located in Woodbury, CT
Outstanding view in Aspen Colorado of a snow-covered landscape with trees and setting sun.
Charles
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Elk Grazing, Rocky Mountains
, Colorado, Prix de West, Gilcrease Museum
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Lougheed and study with Tom Lovell in Santa Fe. Wolfe now lives in Colorado and primarily paints the Rocky
Category
1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
"Struggle at Timber Line, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado" - Landscape
By Coral R. Armentrout
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful and unusual mid-century Colorado landscape by Doctor Coral R. Armentrout of Keikuk
Category
1950s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Untitled Landscape (Twilight over Longs Peak from near Estes Park, Colorado)
By Charles Partridge Adams
Located in Denver, CO
Charles Partridge Adams (1858-1942) original oil painting on canvas of a Colorado mountain
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Autumn Comes to Wet Mountain Valley, Colorado Landscape, Snow, Blue Green Yellow
By James Emery Greer
Located in Denver, CO
oil painting. The Wet Mountain range is a sub-range of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the Southern
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1960s Abstract Oil Painting, Mid Century Modern Painting, Blue, White, Gray
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
Original 1963 mid-century modern abstract oil painting by Colorado abstract expressionist painter
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
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You are likely to find exactly the colorado oil painting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Find Modern versions now, or shop for Modern creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking for a colorado 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 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right colorado oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes brown, gray, black and blue. A colorado oil painting from Harold Vincent Skene, James Emery Greer, Charles Ragland Bunnell, Charles Partridge Adams and William H. M. (Coxe) Cox — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric.
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The average selling price for a colorado oil painting we offer is $3,400, while they’re typically $500 on the low end and $455,000 for the highest priced.
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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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Questions About Colorado Oil Painting
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
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With a solo show at the Denver Art Museum and a commission from the Met, the Cree Canadian painter has become an international sensation.
Yale’s Trove of British Art Is Back on View in a Refreshed Louis Kahn Building
After a two-year closure, they Yale Center for British Art opens its doors again, with all sorts of changes to its building and programming.
At 89, Artist Lucio Pozzi Is Reaching New Career Heights
The Italian-American’s 2020 abstract painting “The Hoe” personifies his “art of not knowing.”
The 1stDibs Guide to Types of Abstract Art
Get to know the key movements and artists who have influenced visual culture for more than a century.
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.