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It
s getting dark in the port of Bali
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Zofingen, AG
This plein air painting depicts a tranquil seascape in Bali, Crete, dominated by a multitude of
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Dark Devon sunset, abstract art, landscape, contemporary, Geometric
By Maggie LaPorte Banks
Located in Deddington, GB
. Adding memory and imagination.
Additional information:
Oil on Canvas
50 H x 50 W x 3 D cm (19.69 x 19.69
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Cherries and Tea" Original Oil Painting by Marsha Whitesides Piper
By Marsha Whitesides Piper
Located in Denver, CO
cherries placed with a reflective tea kettle in a dark interior.
Artist statement:
The oil paintings of
Category
2010s Academic Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
NIGHT REFLECTION - Realism / New York Cityscape / Dark Scene
By Richard Combes
Located in New York, NY
Original Oil Painting by Richard Combes
Richard Combes (b. 1963, Manchester, England) trained as
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portland Crawl still life lobster wine bottles dark new england color surreal
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Odalisque on the Dark Side of the Moon
By William Nelson
Located in Greenwich, CT
In Nelson’s Odalisque on the Dark Side of the Moon he transports the reclining figure from Jean
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dark Streets of Paris (Lucifer
s Dream) Paperback Cover
By Raymond Johnson
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Board
Signature: Signed Lower Right
This illustration was the paperback cover of
Category
1950s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Wraiths Petals" (abstract, dark, floral, landscape, black, pink, green, canvas)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
WRAITHS, PETALS
2024
Paris, France
"Wraiths, Petals" is a dark, atmospheric painting that blends
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Dye, Cotton Canvas, Ink, Oil, Acrylic
Primordial Abstract #1, Dark Textural Large-Scale Contemporary Abstract
By Marc Foster Grant
Located in Soquel, CA
Stunning large scale abstract with tribal, primordial symbolism and a dark, textural aesthetic by
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Resin, Oil
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Upupa by Mathieu Piffeteau - Abstract installation, illusion, light, dark, black
Located in Paris, FR
Upupa is a unique oil on canvas installation by contemporary artist Mathieu Piffeteau, dimensions
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Boat Dock, Dark Night Seascape, 20th Century Italian-American Artist
By Louis Bosa
Located in Beachwood, OH
Louis Bosa (American, 1905-1981)
Boat Dock
Oil on board
Signed lower left, gallery label verso
15.5
Category
Late 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sandwich boy food related theme dark muted color
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This painting was done on cradled wood board signed and dated on back. The rough texture is
Category
2010s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
It’s Not Dark Yet but it’s Getting There
By Greg Angus
Located in Toronto, ON
Original Encaustic Oil on Panel
Hand Signed by Greg Angus
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Encaustic, Oil, Board
"Undeniable" - Realist Expressionist Chiaroscuro Nude Figurative in Dark Palette
Located in Carmel, CA
Rizaldy Celi Jr. (American, Filipino-Vietnamese, born 1983)
"Undeniable" 2024
Oil paint, Varnish
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Varnish, Stretcher Bars
"Untitled" - Moody Atmospheric Contemporary Figurative Artwork in Dark Palette
Located in Carmel, CA
Rizaldy Celi Jr. (American, Filipino-Vietnamese, born 1983)
"Untitled" 2025
Oil paint on canvas
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
"Bridge of Jianchuan" - Dark Expressive Textured Landscape - Black and Gray
By Duan Zhaonan
Located in Carmel, CA
Duan Zhaonan (Chinese, born 1955)
"Bridge of Jianchuan" 2015
Oil paint on canvas, stretcher bars
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Dark Tonal Surrealist Mask Still Life with a Fish
By Norman Baasch
Located in Houston, TX
Dark surrealist painting of masks and fish. The painting is signed by the artist and dated. The
Category
Early 2000s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled - Contemporary, Abstract, Black, Dark Gray, Monochrome, Organic
By Zsolt Berszán
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Untitled (Decomposition), 2014
Oil on canvas (signed on reverse)
19.68 H x 15.74 W in.
50 H x 40 W
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled (Decomposition) - Contemporary, Abstract, Black, Dark Gray, Organic
By Zsolt Berszán
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Untitled (Decomposition), 2014
Oil on canvas (signed on reverse)
15.74 H x 15.74 W in.
40 H x 40 W
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,421 Sale Price
20% Off
Luz Social- figurative vertical, woman with light, dark blue
Located in Miami, FL
Painting: Oil on Canvas
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Norway III, dark blues and blacks, night sky
By Gregory Frux
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the neighborhood or engaging vignettes of people enjoying the city, Greg’s paintings invariably carry
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a man covered in darkness, called
The dedicated Umpire
Located in Oostende, BE
Oil on canvas portrait of a man covered in darkness, called 'The dedicated Umpire'
Category
2010s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Inner Sanctum interior scene man an cat theme dark and bright color combination
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
this is oil on wood panel with a rough sandy textured surface . it comes ready to hang with a black
Category
2010s Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
ABSTRACT Gestural Landscapes Dark Black Brown Contemporary Jonathan Freemantle
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
intensive, five-year apprenticeship in traditional drawing, painting, sculpture and geometry. These
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Pigment
ABSTRACT Artwork Landscapes Dark Brown Contemporary Artist Jonathan Freemantle
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
intensive, five-year apprenticeship in traditional drawing, painting, sculpture and geometry. These
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Pigment
"Twilight Imagery" Lynne Drexler, 1976 Abstract Dark Chromatic Composition
By Lynne Drexler
Located in New York, NY
musically influenced sketches would also become incorporated into an entire series of oil paintings. Unlike
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Epergne" (black
white, abstract, surreal, dark, mysterious, natural, canvas)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
painting, in the darkness, with intentionally obstructed typography overlayed.
Artist's signature is on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Oil
When the Camellia Falls Into the Darkness of the Well
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
A tour de force from Sax Berlin with this piece. It’s a glowing, almost three dimensional painting
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Woman in the Dark - Paint by Alberto Gallerati - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on plywood realized by Alberto Gallerati in 1970s.
Hand signed. Titled on rear.
Very goo
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
David Hostetler, Jazz Club, Horn Player, Dark, Outdoor Jazz, Music Playing
By David Hostetler
Located in Nantucket, MA
painting. It is an oil painting on masonite and he framed it in a dark, distressed wood frame. Emily went
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bold Abstract Floral Composition with Vibrant Colors on Dark Background
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: oil on artist paper, unframed
Painting : 16.5 x 11.5 inches
Provenance: all the paintings we
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
"The True Self" Woman with Theater Mask in Dark Purple
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Southern Review, the Best of American Oil Painting, and more. Her work may be found in many permanent and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Angel II. Mystic/symbolistic portrait, vertical, dark colors, medium size.
Located in Oslo, NO
—gracefully plays an invisible flute. Surrounded by darkness, a beam of light highlights only her face and
Category
Early 2000s Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Norway IV, dark seascape w colorful abstracted sky pattern
By Gregory Frux
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mansard Window, Oil on canvas, cityscape
Sixth Avenue, Park Slope, Brooklyn
Dr. Rowland S. Russell
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Deep/Deeper" Abstraction in dark blues, black, greens and white
By Susan Sharp
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Deep/Deper" Oil and Acrylic on Panels, 48 x 47 1/2 x 2 Inches.
Abstraction in shades of dark
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled (Decomposition) - 21st Century, Abstract, Dark Gray, Organic, Black
By Zsolt Berszán
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Untitled (Decomposition), 2014
Oil on canvas (Signed on reverse)
19.68 H x 13.77 W in.
50 H x 35 W
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,421 Sale Price
29% Off
Dark
Atmospheric Abstract Expressionist Art by Contemporary British Painter
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Dark & Atmospheric Abstract Expressionist Painting by Contemporary British Painter Angela Wakefield
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Acrylic, Oil, Mixed Media, Cotton Canvas, Varnish, Paint, Cotton,...
$71,016 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary New Abstract Artwork Dark Colors Artist Christina Gschwantner
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
that allows the artist's free informal painting to shine all the more clearly. One is almost inclined
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Raw Linen, Oil, Acrylic
Fishing Line - Fisherman Crimson Red Green Forest Dark Blue Lake Landscape, 2022
By KK Kozik
Located in Kent, CT
landscape painting in oil on linen by KK Kozik. Signed, dated, and titled on verso.
KK Kozik is a landscape
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Dark Red and Pink Antique Portrait of a Victorian Lady
Located in Houston, TX
Dark red-toned realist portrait of a Victorian Lady. The painting depicts a middle-aged lady seated
Category
20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Red (Abstracted Red Flowers in Dark Green Vase)
By David Konigsberg
Located in Hudson, NY
Red (Abstracted Red Flowers in Dark Green Vase) by David Konigsberg
2021, oil on panel, 19 x 23
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Dark Bay Hunter IN A Landscape, 19th Century Daniel CLOWES (1774-1829)
By Daniel Clowes
Located in Blackwater, GB
dark bay hunter in a landscape, oil on canvas. Excellent quality and condition side profile study of
Category
19th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Unrivaled Fascination: White Cow
s Energetic Presence on a Dark Surface.
Located in Zofingen, AG
the world of my art! I am an artist, and each of my oil paintings is a unique creation filled with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Cotton Canvas
"Covet" - Dark Expressionist Figurative - Nude Seated Woman in Japanese Oni Mask
Located in Carmel, CA
Rizaldy Celi Jr. (American, Filipino-Vietnamese, born 1983)
"Covet" 2023
Oil paint, Varnish, Wood
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Varnish
Purdah, dark tones, gestural abstract w figures, black, grey monochromatic
By Tom Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil on canvas, abstracted image of moody figure, with expressionist movement in brush application
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Window Shopper - Abstract Sage
Dark Green Organic Pastel Artwork on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, oil, and charcoal painting on canvas measuring 32 inches high by 26.5 inches wide
• Wired and ready to
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Oil Pastel
Planal Figure, abstract figure, earth and flesh tones, dark background
By Tom Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil painting on board, unframed, abstracted, figurative, expressionist, energetic brushwork
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Perch. Seated dark clothed female figure holding white large bird.
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This whimsical work is an oil on linen canvas mounted on a cradled wood panel suitable for framing
Category
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Dark Green Field, Pastel Abstract Landscape by Oliviero Masi
By Oliviero Masi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Oliviero Masi, Italian (1948 - )
Title: Untitled - Tree Lined Landscape
Year: 1980
Medium: Pastel on paper, signed and dated in pencil
Size: 17.5 x 17.75 in. (44.45 x 45.09 cm)
Category
1980s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel
"Magdalena" (black
white, red, text type, abstract, surreal, dark, mysterious)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
MAGDALENA
2024, Paris, France
An abstract and surreal original painting which is primarily black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Mid Century Modern Portrait of a Dark Haired Man
By Genevieve Rogers
Located in Soquel, CA
artist, painting mostly landscapes and figurative works, until her death in 1984.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Cardboard
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Small Longitudinal Dark Toned Abstract Portrait of a Pregnant Woman
By Pat Colville
Located in Houston, TX
Small longitudinal dark green and yellow toned portrait by Houston, TX artist Pat Colville
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
LAMP BLACK - Portrait / Dark colors / Female Figure / Photorealism / Blue / Lamp
By Steve Smulka
Located in New York, NY
Original oil painting by Steve Smulka.
Steve Smulka (b. 1949, Detroit, Michigan) attended the
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Coastal Landscape with White Cottage and Sailboat Under a Dark Sky
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: 6.75 x 10.5 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on cardboard, unframed
Condition: Good condition
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$381 Sale Price
35% Off
Equus, Red, Dark Blue, Creamy White and Black horse and landscape
Located in Boston, MA
The painting has a built up surface on Belgium linen and on an aluminum stretcher bar which makes
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Submerged Mermaid - Dark Haired, Fair Skinned Mermaid Emerging From the Water
By Bruno Surdo
Located in Chicago, IL
so we can see her divine skin, her colorful scales, her perfect form. This painting is unframed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lupo, wolf, sleeping face, mystery blacks and dark colors symbolist elements
By Audrey Anastasi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
dark, enigmatic, and some might say, unsettling, place. These figures could be heros and heroines of
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Surely you’ll find the exact dark oil painting you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Abstract style, while we also have 86 Abstract versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a dark 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. If you’re looking to add a dark oil painting to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of black, gray, brown, blue and more. Finding an appealing dark oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Jean Soyer, David Konigsberg, Jennifer Hornyak, Hunt Slonem and Audrey Anastasi each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home. A large dark oil painting can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while smaller examples are available — approximately spanning 0.4 high and 2.1 wide — and may be better suited to a more modest living area.
How Much is a Dark Oil Painting?
The price for a dark oil painting in our collection starts at $150 and tops out at $290,000 with the average selling for $3,527.
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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.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
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Questions About Dark Oil Painting
- 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. - 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 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 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 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.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 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. - 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.
- 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, 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. - 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.
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Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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