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The Golden Storm
By John Gordon Gauld
Located in New York City, NY
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
composition 1965
By Gordon Fazakerley
Located in Antwerp, BE
150x180cm.
provenance: Galerie Westing, Odense;
Private collection, Nieuw Vennep
Born in Widnes, Great-Britain 1937.
He attended the Liverpool College of Art and in London the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wes Gordon (Lying Down - Collar Up), Mixed media on Pergamenata parchment
By Howard Tangye
Located in London, GB
Gordon, Zac Posen and Hussein Chalayan.
Examples of Tangye’s portraits are held in many important
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper, Charcoal, Crayon, Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Pastel, Wax Cray...
"Winter Afternoon"
By Charles Gordon Harris
Located in Nashville, TN
Framed dimensions: 16 1/4 x 18 1/2 inches
Signed lower left
Charles Gordon Harris studied at
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Gordon Metcalfe (b.1935) - 1990 Oil, Lindisfarne Castle
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine contemporary oil view of Lindisfarne castle, Northumberland in England. The artist has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Metcalfe (b.1935) - 2010 Oil, Run Aground
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine contemporary oil showing a fishing boat, run aground at the mouth of a cave in a cliff face
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Metcalfe (b.1935) - 1988 Oil, Fishing Captain
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine 20th Century oil showing a Portuguese fishing captain with a direct gaze, on Mira beach
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Metcalfe (b.1935) - Contemporary Oil, Sailing Boats
Located in Corsham, GB
A colourful and abstract painting of sailing boats with the sun setting on the horizon. Presented
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Metcalfe (b.1935) - Contemporary Oil, Sailing Boats
Located in Corsham, GB
A colourful and abstract painting of sailing boats with the sun setting on the horizon. Presented
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Metcalfe (b.1935) - 1983 Oil, Seagulls at Sea
Located in Corsham, GB
A captivating oil painting by the artist Gordon Metcalfe, depicting a seascape with seagulls and
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Allen - Framed Mid 20th Century Oil, Brixham Harbour
Located in Corsham, GB
A captivating and colourful original oil painting by artist Gordon Allen, depicting moored
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Metcalfe (b.1935) - Contemporary Oil, Rolling Hills
Located in Corsham, GB
A dramatic view across an English landscape with rolling hills and patchwork fields. Signed to the lower-left edge. On canvas on stretchers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Metcalfe (b.1935) - Contemporary Oil, Rolling Hills
Located in Corsham, GB
A dramatic view across an English landscape with rolling hills and patchwork fields. Signed to the lower-left edge. On canvas on stretchers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Metcalfe (b.1935) - Contemporary Oil, Rolling Hills
Located in Corsham, GB
A dramatic view across an English landscape with rolling hills and patchwork fields. Signed to the lower-left edge. On canvas on stretchers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Metcalfe (b.1935) - Contemporary Oil, Rolling Hills
Located in Corsham, GB
A dramatic view across an English landscape with rolling hills and patchwork fields. Signed to the lower-left edge. On canvas on stretchers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Metcalfe (b.1935) - 1985 Oil, Portuguese Fishermen
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine 20th Century coastal scene showing two fishermen sailing their traditional boat, laden with fishing nets across the blue sea. The artist has signed and dated to the lower left...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Metcalfe (b.1935) - 1985 Oil, Fishing Village
Located in Corsham, GB
An elevated view across a beach strewn with beached boats at a fishing village. Presented in a limed wooden frame with a linen slip. Signed and dated to the lower-left edge. On canva...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Metcalfe (b.1935) - 20th Century Oil, Granaries, Lindoso
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine 20th Century oil showing the granaries of Lindoso, Portugal, with cattle walking among them
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Metcalfe (b.1935) - 2006 Oil, River Wharfe, Kilnsey
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine 20th Century oil showing a charming stretch of the river Wharfe in Kilnsey, North Yorkshire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Metcalfe (b.1935) - 2006 Oil, River Wharfe, Kilnsey
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine 20th Century oil showing a charming stretch of the river Wharfe in Kilnsey, North Yorkshire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Metcalfe (b.1935) - 1976 Oil, Stoney Lane, Yorkshire
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine rural landscape in oil showing a dirt track leading into the Yorkshire hills. The artist has
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Davies - Framed 1975 Oil, Le Maison de Europe
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderfully detailed oil scene of the House of Europe building, in the grand city of Paris. Large
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Gash - Mid 20th Century Oil, Plage des Dunes
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming depiction of figures enjoying a quiet beach in the South of France. Signed to the lower left. Presented in a light wooden frame. On board.
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Gash - Mid 20th Century Oil, Bretignolles-sur-Mer
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming coastal scene depicting figures enjoying the beach on a sunny say in the South of France. Signed to the lower right. Presented in a wooden frame. On board.
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Lindsay (1936-2005) - 20th Century Oil, Working Clydesdales
Located in Corsham, GB
A pastoral scene depicting a man long-reining two Clydesdale workhorses. Presented in an ornate gilt-effect wooden frame with a linen slip and a gilt-effect inner window. Signed to t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Metcalfe (b.1935) - 1995 Oil, Old Lead Mine
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful scene depicting two sheep resting in front of an old lead mine, looking out to rolling hills. Signed and dated to the lower right. On board .
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Metcalfe (b.1935) - 1995 Oil, Farmer In His Field
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine 20th Century oil showing a farmer standing in his field surveying hid land in Alentejo
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Metcalfe (b.1935) - 1989 Oil, Waiting On Mira Beach
Located in Corsham, GB
A sunny oil beach scene with the dramatic figure of a woman in black, facing away front the viewer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Lindsay (1936-2005) - Contemporary Oil, Heading Out To Pasture
Located in Corsham, GB
pasture in a beautiful verdant landscape. The artist has signed to the lower left corner.
The painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Metcalfe (b.1935) - 1988 Oil, Fisherman Mending His Nets
Located in Corsham, GB
. The artist has signed and dated to the lower left and the painting has been presented in a gilt and
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Metcalfe (b.1935) - 20th Century Oil, The Waning Sun
Located in Corsham, GB
An impressively sized panoramic sea view. The artist has signed to the lower left and the painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Lindsay (1936-2005) - Contemporary Oil, Heading Out To Pasture
Located in Corsham, GB
pasture in a beautiful verdant landscape. The artist has signed to the lower left corner.
The painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Lindsay (1936-2005) - Contemporary Oil, Heading Out To Pasture
Located in Corsham, GB
pasture in a beautiful verdant landscape. The artist has signed to the lower left corner.
The painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Julian Gordon Mitchell - Contemporary Oil, The Mysterious Woman
By Julian Gordon Mitchell
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine oil portrait of a glamorous, elegant woman in a wide brimmed hat and sheer dress. The woman
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Metcalfe (b.1935) - 1989 Oil, Sheepfold in Upper Swaledale
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming landscape scene with a sheepfold. Signed to the lower left-hand corner. The artist's name, date and title are inscribed on the reverse. Presented in a gilt-effect frame, a...
Category
1980s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Metcalfe (b.1935) - 20th Century Oil, Distant Train Tracks
Located in Corsham, GB
A scenic view of a northern landscape with a distant train track. Unsigned. On board .
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Metcalfe (b.1935) - 1995 Oil, Storm Clouds Over Cambridgeshire Fens
Located in Corsham, GB
A moody and atmospheric oil landscape showing a view across the Cambridgeshire fens with brooding
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Metcalfe (b.1935) - 1996 Oil, Springtime In The Church Yard
Located in Corsham, GB
An impressively sized contemporary oil landscape showing a picturesque church grave yard in Spring
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Metcalfe (b.1935) - 1995 Oil, Spring In The Church Yard
Located in Corsham, GB
grazing in the graveyard. The artist has signed and dated to the lower right corner and the painting has
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Metcalfe (b.1935) - 1985 Oil, Newport Bay and Dinas Head, Dyfed
Located in Corsham, GB
A vibrant oil painting by the artist Gordon Metcalfe, depicting a coastal view of Newport Bay and
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Metcalfe (b.1935) - 1998 Oil, Field Patterns at Grassington, Yorkshire
Located in Corsham, GB
An abstract birds-eye view of patchwork field patterns near the town of Grassington in North Yorkshire. Presented in a distressed gilt-effect wooden frame with a linen slip. Signed a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Day
s End", Oil Painting
By Gordon Brown
Located in Denver, CO
Gordon Brown's "Day's End" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a forest of autumn
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Edge of the Storm, Oil Painting
By Gordon Brown
Located in Denver, CO
Gordon Brown's "The Edge of the Storm" is an oil painting created in 2018 featuring an atmospheric
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Clifford Barlow (1913-2004) - Framed Mid 20th Century Oil, Kettlewell
Located in Corsham, GB
A bright and colourful impasto scene by Gordon Clifford Barlow (1913-2004), showing figures
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Painting Contemporary Artist Ricky Lee Gordon Sea Water Landscape Figurative
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1984, Ricky Lee Gordon is an artist and curator represented by Escat Gallery
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Carbon Pencil, Pigment
Julian Gordon Mitchell (b. 1968) - 20th Century Oil, The Perfect Shade
By Julian Gordon Mitchell
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming oil study depicting a woman applying lipstick using a compact mirror. Signed with a
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Clifford Barlow (1913-2004) - 20th Century Oil, Summer In The Dales
Located in Corsham, GB
A beautiful Summer landscape in oil showing the rolling green fields and hills of the English
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Clifford Barlow (1913-2004) - Framed 20th Century Oil, New House Farm
Located in Corsham, GB
painting has been signed by the artist to the lower right. Elegantly presented in a contemporary slip and
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Clifford Barlow (1913-2004) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Low Tide, Polperro
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderful study of the seaside town of Polperro in Cornwall, England. Barlow has captured the soft afternoon light with beautiful ease, and areas of impasto create interest and dep...
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Planetary, figurative historical oil painting satire, 2021
By Kristy Gordon
Located in New York, NY
. Gordon interrupts and subverts historical painting tropes with a wink and a smile. Though her paintings
Category
2010s Feminist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Fall Along the Roaring Fork", Colorado Landscape Oil Painting
By Gordon Brown
Located in Denver, CO
Gordon Brown's "Fall Along the Roaring Fork" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid Century Modernist Israeli
Sabra in Haifa
Landscape Harbor Oil Painting
By Bacia Gordon
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Classic
Subject: Portrait, Sabra in Haifa
Medium: Oil
Surface: Canvas
Country: United States
Category
1960s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ricky Lee Gordon Abstract Sea Contemporary Minimalist Ocean Horizon 2025
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1984, Ricky Lee Gordon is an artist and curator represented by Escat Gallery
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Carbon Pencil, Pigment
Ricky Lee Gordon Abstract Sea Contemporary Minimalist Ocean Horizon 2025
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1984, Ricky Lee Gordon is an artist and curator represented by Escat Gallery
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Carbon Pencil, Pigment
Ricky Lee Gordon Abstract Sea Contemporary Minimalist Ocean Horizon 2025
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1984, Ricky Lee Gordon is an artist and curator represented by Escat Gallery
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Carbon Pencil, Pigment
Ricky Lee Gordon Abstract Sea Contemporary Minimalist Ocean Horizon 2025
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1984, Ricky Lee Gordon is an artist and curator represented by Escat Gallery
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Carbon Pencil, Pigment, Cotton Canvas
Antique American Impressionist Seascape Beach Dune Signed Original Oil Painting
By Charles Gordon Harris
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist beach dune oil painting by Charles Gordon Harris (1891 - 1963). Oil
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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- 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, 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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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In Denver, a major new retrospective reveals how the painter’s devotion to ordinary life — and his fearless shifts in style — shaped modern art.
The Real World Portraitist of “The Gilded Age,” Season Three
Only the best painter could suit the calculatedly extravagant Bertha Russell.
See Kent Monkman’s Magical Realist Take on Frontier History
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.
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