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Sunset in Ireland Countryside - Original Oil Painting by Northern Irish Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Sunset in Ireland Countryside - Original Oil Painting by Northern Irish Artist, Dennis Orme Shaw
Category

20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Countryside landscape oil/cardboard, 19x27 cm
Located in Riga, LV
. Purvītis as the most important educators. With L. Liberts, the head of Figurative Painting Master Workshop
Category

1960s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

In the English Countryside Oil on Canvas Painting by R. Boughton
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant oil on mounted canvas by R. Boughton (England, 20th Century) features an English
Category

1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil Painting of Horses Farmer in the English Countryside by British Artist
By James Wright
Located in Preston, GB
Oil Painting of Horses Farmer in the English Countryside by 20th Century Modern British
Category

Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil

"Winter Along the Creek" Post-Impressionist Countryside Scene Oil Painting Frame
Located in New York, NY
A joyous colorful countryside painting depicting a serene landscape, capturing a winter scene with
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Countryside. 1950s, cardboard, oil, 26x37 cm
By Alfejs Bromults
Located in Riga, LV
Countryside. 1950s, cardboard, oil, 26x37 cm Alfejs Bromults (1913.3.IV - 1991.11.I) His first
Category

1950s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Antique Welsh Oil Painting Charming Cottage with Figures in Countryside Setting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Charming Cottage, Wales Welsh School, late 19th century signed oil on board, framed Framed: 14 x 17
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

SUMMER TIME BLISS Plainair oil painting Nature landscape countryside Sunny day
Located in Zofingen, AG
frame. The artwork are treated with a lightly glossy top coat that seals and protects the painting
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rural Barn in French countryside on a Sunny Winter, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Gav Banns
Located in Yardley, PA
minimum of six months before varnishing. :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes with an official
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

1966 naive French landscape oil painting the Nice countryside by Altman
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
de I’arriere-pays nicois Oil on canvas Signed Paul Altman 1961 (bottom middle) 19.3/4 x 25.1/2 in
Category

20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Gingerbread Church" Oil Painting of Countryside Church signed by Robert Richter
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Gingerbread Church" is an oil painting on wood by Robert Richter, signed on the verso. The frame
Category

Early 2000s Outsider Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Oil Painting of European Countryside Vienna, Mid 20th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Austrian Framed Oil on Canvas Painting of European Countryside, circa 1950's. A very charming
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Oil Painting of River Landscape in Ireland Countryside by Modern Irish Artist
By Tom Stephenson
Located in Preston, GB
Oil Painting of River Landscape in Ireland Countryside by Modern Irish Artist. This original oil
Category

1980s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Graham Ross - 20th Century Oil, Countryside Path
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming oil painting, depicting a countryside scene with a figure on a path. Signed to the lower
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil Painting of River Landscape in Ireland Countryside by Modern Irish Artist
By Tom Stephenson
Located in Preston, GB
Oil Painting of River Landscape in Ireland Countryside by Modern Irish Artist. This original oil
Category

1980s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Buset - Mid 20th Century Oil, Countryside House
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine and accomplished oil painting, depicting a white countryside house. The fine brushstrokes
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

20th Century Oil - Cottage in The Countryside
Located in Corsham, GB
This intimate landscape painting depicts a rustic cottage with weathered stone walls and a red
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"The Path of Playing Hooky", French Countryside Way Through Fields Oil Painting
By Yves Calméjane
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
evocative oil on canvas that sweeps the viewer into the pastoral tranquility of the Dordogne. The painting
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Countryside Home - 2018 Original Oil on Board
Located in Soquel, CA
Countryside Home - 2018 Original Oil on Board Vibrant landscape depicting a small white home in
Category

2010s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Countryside - Oil Paint by Pino Romanò - 2000
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Pino Romanò (1934) in 1990s. Hand signed. Titled and dated on rear
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil Painting of Mountain Countryside Scene with Lake, Birds Cattle in England
Located in Preston, GB
Original Oil Painting of Mountain Countryside Scene with Lake, Birds & Cattle in England. Oil on
Category

Early 2000s Land Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Cotton, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Countryside Cabin - 2014 Original Oil on Board
Located in Soquel, CA
Countryside Cabin - 2014 Original Oil on Board Vibrant landscape depicting a small grey cabin in
Category

2010s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Illustration Board

Impressionistic Oil Painting of Scrabo in the Irish Countryside by Welsh Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Impressionistic Oil Painting of Scrabo in the Irish Countryside by Welsh Artist, Victor Cirefice
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Vintage Oil Painting of a Tree-Lined River Landscape in the Irish Countryside
Located in Preston, GB
Vintage Oil Painting of a Tree-Lined River Landscape in the Irish Countryside by 20th Century
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

British, 19th Century oil painting of harvest time in the English countryside
By David Hamilton
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
David Hamilton (British, circa 1888) Harvest time Oil on canvas Signed and dated `David Hamilton
Category

19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1951 naive French landscape oil painting of the French countryside by Altman
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
) Maison dans la campagne Oil on canvas Signed Paul Altman 51, (bottom left) signed on back of canvas, Paul
Category

20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Guiwen Liang Landscape Original Oil On Canvas "Countryside"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Countryside Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 23.5 x 35 inches Frame: Framing options
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil Painting of a Tree-Lined River Lake Landscape in the Irish Countryside
Located in Preston, GB
Oil Painting of a Tree-Lined River Lake Landscape in the Irish Countryside by 20th Century Artist
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Oil Painting of River Sunset in the Woods of the English Countryside
Located in Preston, GB
Vintage Oil Painting of River Sunset in the Woods of the English Countryside by 20th Century
Category

20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Floral Vintage Oil Painting of Wild Red Poppies in Field in English Countryside
By Deborah Poynton
Located in Preston, GB
Floral Vintage Oil Painting of Wild Red Poppies in a Field in the English Countryside, by 20th
Category

1980s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Countryside Farmette Painting by Mystery European Artist
Located in New York, NY
Mystery European Artist Untitled (Countryside Farmette), c. 1880 Oil on canvas 12 x 10 in. Framed
Category

19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Oil Painting of River in Countryside of Northern Ireland by Irish Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Vintage Post-Impressionist Oil Painting of a Tree-Lined River in the Countryside of Northern
Category

1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Horizon, Abstract Countryside, Contemporary, Oil on canvas, French
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
internationally and present in several private and museum collections, she works exclusively with oil on canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil Painting of a Woodland Scene in the English Countryside by British Artist
By James Wright
Located in Preston, GB
Oil Painting of a Woodland Scene in the English Countryside by 20th Century Modern British Artist
Category

Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil, Canvas

Sillons, Blue Countryside, expressionism abstract, oil, Landscape, French
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
. His painting is today recognized throughout the world. This painting is a countryside expressionist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Roussillion, Provence. Original Oil landscape, Impressionist, French countryside
Located in Maricopa, AZ
"Roussillion, Provence" by Richard Boyer is an original oil painting, with a dark wood frame and
Category

Early 2000s Italian School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Normandy, Countryside Road - Original Oil on canvas, Signed
By Jules Cavailles
Located in Paris, IDF
Jules CAVAILLES Normandy, Countryside Road Original Oil on canvas Signed on the lower right corner
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil Painting of a Trout Run in a Woodland River in the English Countryside
Located in Preston, GB
Oil Painting of a Trout Run in a Woodland River in the English Countryside by 20th Century Artist
Category

1990s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dina Brodsky, Countryside, miniature realist landscape painting
By Dina Brodsky
Located in New York, NY
surfaces, forcing viewers to move closer to the work. She was drawn to miniature painting from her study of
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Copper

Realist French Landscape Painting Countryside Hens Well 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
Jules GENESTE Libourne, 1826 – Castillon-La-Bataille, 1889 The Well Oil on wood Signed lower left
Category

1860s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Countryside
Located in Sheffield, MA
Charles Charlay-Pompon French, 1854-1914 French Countryside Oil on canvas Signed lower right 11 by
Category

1880s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Baihai Zhang Landscape Original Oil On Canvas "Countryside View"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Countryside View Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 19.25 x 23.25 inches Frame: Framing options
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Scandinavian oil painting of a countryside spring scenery with chickens
Located in Ebberup, DK
Original vintage Scandinavian oil on canvas painting depicting a quiet but vibrant springtime
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Romantic Paintings

Materials

Paint

Snowy countryside
Located in Genève, GE
painting, masterfully illustrates the tranquility and beauty of a snow-covered village. The artist captured
Category

1970s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Geneva Countryside" by Henri Duvoisin - Oil on canvas
Located in Geneva, CH
Oil on canvas with frame Total size with frame 56x48x5 cm
Category

1910s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Countryside : The Old House - Original Oil on Canvas, Handsigned
By Victor Viko
Located in Paris, IDF
Victor VIKO (Victor KONSENS, known as 1915-1998) The Countryside : The Old House Original oil on
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Green Landscape, Abstract Countryside, Fields, Modern, Contemporary, Oil, French
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
universe with its plots of fields. Painting in oil and knife with many superimposed layers providing a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine 1830 s English Oil Painting on panel Countryside Rural Lane with Gilt Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Country Lane English School, circa 1830's period oil on panel, framed in period antique gilt
Category

Early 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Countryside landscape
By Maurice Sarkissoff
Located in Genève, GE
painting embodies a timeless natural beauty, inviting the viewer to contemplate the wonders of the rural
Category

Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Geneva countryside
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas Wooden frame 74 x 61.5 x 4 cm
Category

1930s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Geneva countryside
Located in Geneva, CH
Oil work on canvas without frame
Category

20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Les parcelles, Abstract Landscape, Countryside, Contemporary, Oil, Modern French
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
of the canvas are painted, and it is framed with a black American box. Oil painting depicting the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Geneva countryside
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Category

1910s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Countryside : Near the Village - Original oil on panel - Signed
By Élisée Maclet
Located in Paris, IDF
Elisée MACLET (1881-1962) Countryside : Near the Village, c. 1950 Original oil on panel Signed
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Countryside landscape
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas Golden wooden frame 86 x 73 x 6 cm
Category

1910s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Connecticut Countryside
By Jan Pawlowski
Located in Greenwich, CT
Polish, b. 1949 Pawlowski was born in 1949 in Poland. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. In 1979 he was awarded his "authorization and certification" by the Ministr...
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Countryside villa (1949) - Oil on canvas 49x64 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Work signed but artist unknown from the gallery- Sold with frame, total size with frame is 82x67 cm
Category

1940s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Countryside Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the countryside oil painting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. In our selection of items, you can find Impressionist examples as well as a Modern version. Making the right choice when shopping for a countryside oil painting may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right countryside oil painting for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, gray, black and blue. Creating a countryside oil painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Michael Baxte, Rupert Aker, Claude Benard, Reginald Brown and Pamela Cawley are consistently popular. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, oil paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch.

How Much is a Countryside Oil Painting?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a countryside oil painting in our inventory may begin at $170 and can go as high as $91,222, while the average can fetch as much as $1,500.

Finding the Right Landscape-paintings for You

It could be argued that cave walls were the canvases for the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict and elevate natural scenery through art, but there is a richer history to consider.

The Netherlands was home to landscapes as a major theme in painting as early as the 1500s, and ink-on-silk paintings in China featured mountains and large bodies of water as far back as the third century. Greeks created vast wall paintings that depicted landscapes and grandiose garden scenes, while in the late 15th century and early 16th century, landscapes were increasingly the subject of watercolor works by the likes of Leonardo da Vinci and Fra Bartolomeo.

The popularity of religious paintings eventually declined altogether, and by the early 19th century, painters of classical landscapes took to painting out-of-doors (plein-air painting). Paintings of natural scenery were increasingly realistic but romanticized too. Into the 20th century, landscapes remained a major theme for many artists, and while the term “landscape painting” may call to mind images of lush, grassy fields and open seascapes, the genre is characterized by more variety, colors and diverse styles than you may think. Painters working in the photorealist style of landscape painting, for example, seek to create works so lifelike that you may confuse their paint for camera pixels. But if you’re shopping for art to outfit an important room, the work needs to be something with a bit of gravitas (and the right frame is important, too).

Adding a landscape painting to your home can introduce peace and serenity within the confines of your own space. (Some may think of it as an aspirational window of sorts rather than a canvas.) Abstract landscape paintings by the likes of Korean painter Seungyoon Choi or Georgia-based artist Katherine Sandoz, on the other hand, bring pops of color and movement into a room. These landscapes refuse to serve as a background. Elsewhere, Adam Straus’s technology-inspired paintings highlight how our extreme involvement with our devices has removed us from the glory of the world around us. Influenced by modern life and steeped in social commentary, Straus’s landscape paintings make us see our surroundings anew.

Whether you’re seeking works by the world’s most notable names or those authored by underground legends, find a vast collection of landscape paintings on 1stDibs.

Questions About Countryside Oil Painting
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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.

    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 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, 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 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.

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