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"Paride" by Anna Pennati, pastel on black cardboard, greek mythology
Located in Milano, MI
mythological figure in the story of the Trojan War. He appears in numerous Greek legends and works of Ancient
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
"Persephone" by Anna Pennati, pastel on black cardboard, greek mythology
Located in Milano, MI
This artwork is part of the series that Anna Pennati has dedicated to Homer's Odyssey, a subject very dear to her and one that she has tackled several times in the past.
is the daug...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
19th C. Portrait of Young Lady Manner of George Chinnery
English
, Oil on Board
Located in Morristown, NJ
painting also contains lovely details such as a flower adorning the young woman's hair, a pink shawl draped
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Greek Revival Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
"The birth of Venus" by Anna Pennati, pastel on black cardboard, greek mythology
Located in Milano, MI
This artwork is part of the series that Anna Pennati has dedicated to Homer's Odyssey, a subject very dear to her and one that she has tackled several times in the past.
Venus has b...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
Jean Bowman (American, 1918-1994) "White Arabian" Portrait of a Horse 1947
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Bowman (American, 1918-1994) "White Arabian" Portrait of a Horse with Greek Ruins, Oil on
Category
20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Paint
$6,300 Sale Price
65% Off
Lilies, Orange and Pink Pelargonium, Roses, and other Flowers in a Greek Vase
By Johan Laurentz Jensen
Located in New York, NY
"Father of Danish Flower Painting" and his status as the most outstanding still life artist of the Danish
Category
19th Century Romantic Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
18th Century Greek Icon Oil on Panel
Located in San Francisco, CA
An 18th century Greek icon oil on panel depicting the intercession of the holy virgin in 911 A.D
Category
Antique 18th Century Greek Paintings
Synthesis- Canvas, Oil Paint, Contemporary, Framed, Greek, Statue, Blue, Pink
By Emily Weiner
Located in Nashville, TN
This oil painting on canvas shows an abstract rendering of shapes and a classical Greek statue bust
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Amazon- Canvas, Oil Paint, Contemporary, Framed, Greek, Statue, Pink, White
By Emily Weiner
Located in Nashville, TN
This oil painting on canvas is a rendering of a close-up of a statue of a body with draped fabric
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antigona - Oil, Canvas, Figurative, Greek Mythology, Multilayer, Transparence
By Henri Deparade
Located in Wien, AT
Giebichenstein" in the department for painting and graphic
In 1977 university diploma in painting of the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Orest - Contemporary, Greek Mythology, Oil/Paper, MultiLayer, Transparence, Blue
By Henri Deparade
Located in Wien, AT
held in the colour blue.
In Greek mythology, Orest was the son of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon. He is
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Sifnos Island, Greece
By Libby Johnson
Located in US
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Abstract Oil and Chalk on Paper, "Storm Over Greek Island"
By Elaine Kaufman Feiner
Located in Providence, RI
Another great work on paper by Elaine Kaufman Feiner completed in 1996 titled "Storm Over Greek
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Chalk
Enclos Grec (Greek Enclosures)
By Daniel Couthures
Located in Red Bank, NJ
carefully executed composition adds to this striking piece. He captures the essence of a small, Greek
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Greek painter decorating a vase
Located in PARIS, FR
Jean-Blaise GIRAUD
Bordeaux, 1887 - Paris, 1952
Greek painter decorating a vase
Painting, oil on
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
GREEK SOLDIER (CORPORAL OF THE IRREGULARS)
Located in Roma, RM
Artist: Gaetano Gigante
Medium: oil on paper laid on canvas
Signature: Signed lower right: “G
Category
19th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Laid Paper
Still Life with Greek Head
By Robert de Niro, Sr.
Located in New York, NY
Oil on canvas
Category
20th Century Post-War Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Medusa– Mythologies, ancient Greek character, Medusa, figurative gradient, teal
Located in London, GB
which contains: oil, oil bars and glitter on linen. This figurative painting is part of ‘Goddess’, a new
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Glitter
Still Life of Clementine
s and Greek pot
By Terence Russell
Located in Ashford, Kent
Still Life of Clementine's and Greek pot a painting by Terence Russell, he paints in oils, using
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil on Paper, St. George and the Dragon
Located in Woodbury, CT
This painting, from Greece, has been glued to a wooden board. The black painted edge appears to be
Category
Antique 19th Century Greek Paintings
Materials
Paint
"Mark"
Located in Spetses, GR
This captivating oil painting by Greek artist Nikos Vavatsis invites viewers into a world where
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wild Iris
By George Zachary Constant
Located in Rego Park, NY
"Wild Iris." A modernist oil painting by Greek-American artist George Constant, signed, and dated
Category
1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Coney Island Carousel, after Oil Painting by Louis Icart, Modern Expressionist
By Victor Hugo
Located in Fairhope, AL
" while the original Art Deco Oil Painting was rendered by the legendary Louis Icart. This stunning
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Expressionist Decorative Art
Thistles with Greek Relief
By Ernest Fiene
Located in Boston, MA
Ernest Fiene, American (1894-1965), Thistles with Greek Relief, 1948
Signed lower right: "E. Fiene
Category
1940s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Chrysafenios (Golden in Greek), " Oil Painting
By Alexandra Manukyan
Located in Denver, CO
Alexandra Manukyan's "Chrysafenios (Golden in Greek)" is an original, handmade oil painting that
Category
2010s Photorealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Greek Heatwave - original Holiday landscape oil painting greek oil painting art
By Ian Hargreaves
Located in London, Chelsea
The original city landscape painting by Ian Hargreaves is framed, stringed and ready to be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting - Greece
By Herbert Kornfeld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of Art. Kornfeld has journeyed to China, Sweden, France, Greece, England, Mexico, Canada, and
Category
1980s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dripping Dots - Crete Greece, Colorful, Abstract, Oil Painting
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
thus the name "Crete Greece" is given to compliment the emotion which is felt while viewing this piece
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Glass, Oil
Massive 1990s Greek Signed Oil Painting Abstract Still Life
By Giorgos Themistokleous
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
STUNNING & very large original oil painting on canvas, depicting this still life composition of
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
MID CENTURY Continental IMPRESSIONIST Oil Painting Indistinctly signed GREECE ?
Located in Cirencester, GB
" (possibly Greece / Italy)
SIGNED: lower right
MEDIUM: oil on canvas
SIZE: 80cm x 63cm inc frame
CONDITION
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Greek Ameircan Jean Xceron Figurative Cubism Abstract Oil Painting
By Jean Xceron
Located in New York, NY
Jean Xceron (1890-1967) was a Greek American abstract artist. During his career, he developed an
Category
1930s Abstract Geometric Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Edward Hicking (1913-1998) original impressionist oil painting HYDRA GREECE
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Edward Albert Hickling (1913-1998) British
TITLE: “Port Of Hydra, Greece”
SIGNED: lower
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Superb Colourist / Fauvist oil painting of Santorini Greece c.1980
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Ann Winn (1930-2015) English
TITLE: "Light Clearning Finkia" Santorini Greece
MEDIUM: oil
Category
Late 20th Century Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Classical Greek Oil on Board Portrait Painting of Young Woman, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Contemporary classical Greek oil on board painting depicts portrait of young woman at the garden
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Paintings
Dripping Dots, Crete Greece, Gold and Silver, Abstract, Oil Painting
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
, and thus the name "Crete Greece" is given to compliment the emotion which is felt while viewing this
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Glass, Mixed Media
Antique Old Master Ruins Signed Original Columns Greek Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique original column ruins oil painting by Ruth Erb Hoffman (1902 - 1968). Oil on board, circa
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century Neoclassical Oil Painting Goddess Hera of Ancient Greece Olympian
By Eduard Niczky
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘Hera’ by Eduard Niczky (1850-1919).
The painting - which depicts the Greek queen of the gods in
Category
Late 19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th Century post impressionist colourful oil painting FISHING BOAT Spain Greece
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Annabel Gosling
TITLE: "Greek or Spanish Fisherman"
SIGNED: lower left
MEDIUM: oil on
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Colorful French Oil Painting Greek Island Landscape Flowers George Blouin
By Georges Blouin
Located in Surfside, FL
Ecole des Beaux Arts d'Arras where he studied Decorative Painting. Georges Blouin was a Committee Member
Category
20th Century Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Colorful French Oil Painting Greek Island Landscape Flowers George Blouin
By Georges Blouin
Located in Surfside, FL
Ecole des Beaux Arts d'Arras where he studied Decorative Painting. Georges Blouin was a Committee Member
Category
20th Century Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Memories of Greece - Oil Landscape painting Grey White Orange Lilac Yellow Pink
By Natalia Yampolskaya
Located in Sofia, BG
"Memories of Greece" is a painting, oil on canvas by Maestro Natalia Yampolskaya.
About the
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
"Greek God I" Oil
Coal Painting 71" x 55" inch by Hussein Zahran
By Hussein Zahran
Located in Culver City, CA
"Greek God I" Oil & Coal Painting 71" x 55" inch by Hussein Zahran
* Due to the Ministry of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Greek God II" Oil
Coal Painting 71" x 55" inch by Hussein Zahran
By Hussein Zahran
Located in Culver City, CA
"Greek God I" Oil & Coal Painting 71" x 55" inch by Hussein Zahran
* Due to the Ministry of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Landscape Oil Painting of Greek City Paros, by Frederick Gore
By Frederick Gore
Located in Braintree, GB
A landscape oil painting of Greek city Paros, by Frederick Gore.
Year: 1959.
Painting is
Category
Vintage 1950s British Paintings
The Courtyard, Greece. Mid Centruy Oil on Panel
Located in Cotignac, FR
Mid 20th Century oil on board view of a courtyard by Italian artist Paul Pennisi. Signed bottom
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Board, Casein
K. Moore - 2018 Oil, Back Streets of Skiathos, Greece
Located in Corsham, GB
A street scene on the Greek island of Skiathos. Presented in a white painted wooden frame. Signed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid 20th Century Oil - View of a Greek Island
Located in Corsham, GB
This charming study depicts a Greek island from the see. Painted in a highly impressionistic manner
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Santorini Greece
By Maria Raycheva
Located in Sofia, BG
"Santorini Greece" is a painting by Bulgarian Maria Raycheva.
The painting is unframed.
“The
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Greek Dog
By Rachelle Oatman
Located in Stamford, CT
Oil on Linen
Dog Portrait
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
The Greeks
Located in Westmount, QC
William Arthur Winter, Canadian, 1909-1996
Oil on board
10 x 8 in
Signed , titled verso
framed
Category
1960s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Skiathos, Greece
By Miranda Girard
Located in Westport, CT
Greece, blue water, aqua, turquoise, sea, crystal clear, day, beach, rocks, island, lush green
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Greek island by Edouard Arthur, Oil on canvas 50x67 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Oil on canvas sold with frame
Total size with frame 59x75 cm
Edouard ARTHUR is an artist born in
Category
1950s Cubist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century French Oil Painting, Woods with Greek Temple, Hubert Robert, 1802
By Hubert Robert
Located in Berlin, DE
This captivating early 19th-century French oil painting evokes the serene grandeur of a bygone era
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Neoclassical Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Ann Marie Anderson - Framed 20th Century Oil, Three Greek Women
Located in Corsham, GB
Figurative scene in oil. Signed lower right. Presented in a modern silver coloured frame. On canvas
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Blossoming Greece - Painting Landscape Colors Brown Purple Pink Yellow
By Natalia Yampolskaya
Located in Sofia, BG
"Blossoming Greece" is an impressionist painting, oil on canvas by Maestro Natalia Yampolskaya
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Island in Greece
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
Island in Greece
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
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Greece Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are several options of greece oil paintings available for sale. There are many Impressionist, Contemporary and Post-Impressionist versions of these works for sale. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Greece oil paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, brown, blue, beige and more. Suren Nersisyan, Alina Khrapchynska, Susan Jane Belton, Georges Blouin and Nataliya Tretyakova took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in oil paint, paint and fabric.
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The average selling price for greece oil paintings we offer is $2,750, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $212,818 for the highest priced.
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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, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 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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