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Desert Landscape / oil on canvas
By John Goodman
Located in Burlingame, CA
Inspired by the Palm Desert / Palm Springs region in California, John Goodman painted 'Desert
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Wax
Peter Blos "Monument Valley" Desert Landscape Oil Painting c.1950
By Peter Blos
Located in San Francisco, CA
Peter Blos (1903-1986) "Monument Valley" Desert Landscape Oil Painting c.1950
Original oil on
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Far From Inevitable", Figurative Landscape Oil Painting, Deserted Blue Chair
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of American Oil Painting, and more. Her work may be found in many permanent and private collections
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cavaliers on Horseback Moroccan Desert Oasis, signed French oil painting
By Christian Caillard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Cavaliers au Maroc
signed and dated 1977, Christian Caillard
oil painting on canvas, framed
canvas
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Idealized California Desert Landscape Painting
By Bill Hager
Located in Houston, TX
Idealized natural landscape of the California Desert with hills in the foreground and mountains in
Category
20th Century Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1964 Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Landscape Oil Painting - In the Desert
Located in Bristol, GB
IN THE DESERT
Size: 30 x 52 cm (including frame)
Oil on Board
A very confidently executed
Category
1960s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Vintage Palm Springs Desert Landscape Original Oil Painting
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely dimensional oil on canvas painting in soothing, relaxing colors of the Palm Springs desert
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Vintage Mini Mid-Century Modern Landscape Framed Oil Painting - Desert Lands
Located in Bristol, GB
DESERT LANDS
Size: 29 x 36 cm (including frame)
Oil on Canvas Board
A very well executed mid
Category
1960s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1967 Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Framed Landscape Oil Painting - Desert Horizon
Located in Bristol, GB
DESERT HORIZON
Size: 51.5 x 68.5 cm (including frame)
Oil on canvas
A serene and minimalistic
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Mid Century Modern Swedish Semi-Abstract Landscape Oil Painting -Desert Geometry
Located in Bristol, GB
DESERT GEOMETRY
Size: 34 x 52.5 cm (including frame)
Oil on board
A striking modernist style
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Desert Bloom" Acrylics, Pencils and Oil Pastels Abstract Painting, 72"x68"
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
“Desert Bloom” 2022, 72”H x 68”W x 2”D. Commissioned abstract painting consisting of acrylic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Pencil, Color Pencil
1938 Oil - Bathing in the Desert
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking scene depicting figures in a desert setting. Two women bath to the left hand side of the
Category
Early 20th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Desert, figurative oil painting of man and woman in 1950s bedroom
By Kathy Osborn
Located in New York, NY
, photographic narratives that haunt and disorient the viewer.
Oil on paper, mounted and framed.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Board
Desert rose 2 (floral pink rose painting realist flower oil painting canvas)
By Chloe Hedden
Located in Quebec, Quebec
painting is oil on museum wrap canvas and painted around the edge so no framing is needed. The painting is
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Summer in the High Desert" Original Oil Painting of a Landscape
Jackrabbit
By Lindsey Kustusch
Located in Denver, CO
," an original 2023 oil painting on a 30 x 60 x 1.50-inch wood panel. This expansive piece, unframed yet
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Oliver Trowell - 1979 Oil, Arabian Desert Scene
Located in Corsham, GB
This large-scale oil depicts a vast desert landscape with three figures standing amongst a group of
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Desert Flora No. 1 / oil on canvas
By Stephen Henriques
Located in Burlingame, CA
inch, vibrant and alive with rhythmic lines and color, oil on canvas painting from Stephen Henriques
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
On the desert II - Oil on canvas, Figurative painting, Landscape, Warm tones
By Agnieszka Kozień
Located in Warsaw, PL
AGNIESZKA KOZIEŃ
Studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow, in the studios of prof
Category
2010s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Desert Landscape Painting of Three Pronghorn Antelopes
By Cal Dean Hill Jr.
Located in Houston, TX
Realist desert landscape oil painting of pronghorn antelopes with a mountain range in the distance
Category
1970s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Desert Landscape Painting of Two Pronghorn Antelopes
By Cal Dean Hill Jr.
Located in Houston, TX
Realist desert landscape oil painting of pronghorn antelopes with a mountain range in the distance
Category
1970s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Alison Milner-Gulland - Contemporary Oil, Desert Memories
Located in Corsham, GB
Unsigned. There is a label on the reverse inscribed with the artist's name, title and medium. Presented in a white card mount and in a limed wooden frame, as shown. On wove.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Oil Painting, Desert Sands Landscape, Artist Signed
Dated 1919
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique painting offers oil on canvas desert landscape, artist singed and dated 1919 lower right
Category
Early 20th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Original Signed Desert Landscape Oil Painting in Carved Giltwood Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful original signed abstract desert landscape oil painting in carved giltwood frame
France
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Paint, Paper
"Hillsboro R. R. Station" Desert Landscape Painting
By Jack Erwin
Located in Houston, TX
Oil painting of a yellow train station with a bright blue sky composed at a dynamic angle by Jack
Category
Mid-20th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Junkman" Pastel Contemporary Biomechanical Surrealist Desert Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
Pastel surrealist painting by contemporary Texas artist Henry David Potwin. The work features a
Category
Early 2000s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Desert Scout" 19th Century Oil Painting by William Luker Senior
By William Luker Sr.
Located in Wiscasset, ME
A oil on panel preseted in a gilt frame measuring 13.5" x 16.5", including the frame. Signed and
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Paintings
Materials
Paint
"On the Edge" - Oil on Canvas Contemporary Desert Landscape
By Mark Harrison
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Harrison’s "On the Edge" is a masterfully painted oil on canvas work that captures the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
James Merriam (1880-1951) Flowering Desert Landscape Painting
By James Merriam
Located in San Francisco, CA
Flowering desert landscape painting. Oil on canvas. 25" x 30" unframed, 30.5" x 35.5" w/frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Desert View
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Desert Mountains
By Lela Barrett Schade
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous landscape of colorful desert mountains by listed California artist Lela Barrett Schade
Category
1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
California or Arizona Signed Oil Painting Desert Mountain Landscape With Clouds
Located in Studio City, CA
A quite beautiful and engaging artist signed vintage California or Arizona oil on board landscape
Category
20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
"Desert Light" Oil on Canvas By Jerome Gastaldi #3
Located in Pasadena, CA
This painting features the light in the desert and it is part of 3. The #1 one is featuring a red
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Persian Desert Prayer Scene Oil on Canvas Painting, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Persian Orientalist oil on canvas offers prayer scene with figures and camels in desert
Category
20th Century Egyptian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Original Oil Painting on Canvas Running Wild Horses Desert Landscape Western
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage surrealist oil on canvas landscape painting showing Western cowboys herding wild horses
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Desert Greys
By Cathy Goodale
Located in Loveland, CO
Desert Greys by Cathy Goodale
Oil Painting of Cactus against mountains
image: 16x10", 18x12" framed
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood, Canvas, Oil
Desert Fog
By Beau Carey
Located in Bozeman, MT
landscape painting, is not innocuous. It is rooted in a history of globalism and environmental dominance
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Desert Stop
By Ayline Olukman
Located in New York, NY
, motel, vacation, happy, palm spring, spring valley, California, lifestyle, photography, oil painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Photographic Paper
Around Santa Cruz, New Mexico landscape painting, horizontal, desert
By John Fincher
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Artist/maker: John Fincher
Origin/country: American, (born 1941)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Style/form
Category
1980s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Desert Charge
By Joaquim Miro Argenter
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Joaquim Miro Argenter was a devoted, self taught painter born in Sitges, Spain in 1849. Argenter was the founding member of the cultural society, Casino Prado Suburense and a member ...
Category
1890s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Liberty in the Desert
By Tracy Stuckey
Located in Bozeman, MT
My paintings operate in a fictitious world that utilizes the mythologies and realities of the
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Desert Mountain Landscape
By Robert Vala
Located in Houston, TX
Inviting mountain desert landscape oil painting by American artist Robert Vala, aka Robert Mann
Category
Early 2000s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Desert Eve" Modern Abstract Colorful Cactus Nighttime Landscape Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Modern abstract desert landscape painting by Houston, TX artist David Adickes. The work features a
Category
1980s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Deserted Conjugal Bed of Aphrodite (abstract expressionist painting)
By Ronald Carvell Meaux
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Ronald Carvell Meaux (1945-2012). The Deserted Conjugal Bed of Aphrodite, 1966. Oil on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Southwestern Desert Landscape
Located in San Francisco, CA
a beautiful depiction of the desert and might have been painted plein air. The painting is framed in
Category
1970s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Somes Sound, Mt Desert, " oil, impressionist, contemporary, Maine coast, boats
By Keith Oehmig
Located in Wiscasset, ME
"Somes Sound, Mount Desert" is an impressionist painting of the Maine coast by the noted American
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Hearts Burning Like the Desert Sun by K.Husslein Impasto Botany Plant Painting
By Katharina Husslein
Located in DE
stimulating, offering a fresh perspective on the timeless subject of flowers.
This one-of-a-kind oil painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Black White Arizona Desert Mountain Landscape Signed Oil Painting, Edwin H House
Located in Studio City, CA
A lovely gem of an impressionist Arizona landscape oil on board painting by Brisbee, Arizona artist
Category
20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
California Desert Landscape
Located in Buffalo, NY
desert.
Category
Early 1900s Tonalist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Insistently Realized Contingencies, High Desert
By Jim Woodson
Located in Dallas, TX
The High Desert near Abiquiu is the inspiration for Texas artist Jim Woodson. His paintings are a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Feeling of Desert
By Laura D
Andrea
Located in Roma, IT
.
The artwork is a beautiful oil and mixed media on canvas representing a desert landscape. The colors
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Desert Hideaway - original architectural painting, Karen Lynn, Hockney-esque Art
By Karen Lynn
Located in Deddington, GB
Karen Lynn
Desert Hideaway
Original Graphic Painting
Oil Paint on Canvas
Canvas Size: H 76 cm x W
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Simultaneous Emergent Manifestations, High Desert
By Jim Woodson
Located in Dallas, TX
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Desert Abstract #557
By Harry James Moody
Located in Los Angeles, CA
“Every painting for me is a leap into the unknown. I apply oil pigments using a squeegee, a
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Richard Turneramon (1940-2013) - Signed 2007 Oil, Girl of the Desert
Located in Corsham, GB
portrait depicts a woman in the desert in effortless detail. Signed, dated, and inscribed on the reverse
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Around Santa Cruz, John Fincher New Mexico landscape painting, horizontal, desert
By John Fincher
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Around Santa Cruz,John Fincher New Mexico landscape painting,horizontal, desert
Around Santa Cruz
Category
1980s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
17th Century San Giovannino in the Desert Emilian School Painting Oil on Copper
Located in Milan, IT
Emilian school, 17th century
San Giovannino in the desert
Oil on copper, 34 x 27.2 cm
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Copper
Pink, Purple, and Green Toned Flowering Cacti Desert Landscape Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Pink, purple, and green pastel toned realistic painting by artist E. Barrett. Figurative landscape
Category
20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Find the exact desert oil painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. In our selection of items, you can find Impressionist examples as well as a Contemporary version. Finding the perfect desert oil painting may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right desert 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. There have been many interesting desert oil painting examples over the years, but those made by Vahe Yeremyan, Agnieszka Kozień, Jim Woodson, Dyana Hesson and Reginald Pollack are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. 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.
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The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a desert oil painting in our inventory may begin at $200 and can go as high as $550,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,500.
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
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With a 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.