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Cascadia III, 2019, oil and cold wax on panel, 30 x 40" framed to 31.25 x 41.25"
Located in Seattle, WA
by Harris Harvey Gallery, formerly Lisa Harris Gallery, since
2013. This oil painting is 30" x 40
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ed Kamuda, "Rhythmic Nights II", 2018, oil with wax varnish on board, 12" x 16"
Located in Seattle, WA
a brush, building up and scratching away oil pigment before finishing the surface with a wax varnish
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Varnish, Wax, Oil, Board
Ed Kamuda, "Evening on the Flats", oil on board with wax varnish, 20" x 18"
Located in Seattle, WA
a brush, building up and scratching away oil pigment before finishing the surface with a wax varnish
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Varnish, Wax, Oil, Board
Ancient Score, 2005, oil with wax varnish on board, 12" x 16" framed to 15 x 19"
Located in Seattle, WA
playfulness of his imagery liken his work to that of artists like Paul Klee. The 12" x 16" oil painting is
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Ed Kamuda, "A Walk in the Garden", oil on board with wax varnish, 18" x 20"
Located in Seattle, WA
a brush, building up and scratching away oil pigment before finishing the surface with a wax varnish
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Varnish, Wax, Oil, Board
John McCormick, "Winter Pear, " 2017, oil on panel, 12" x 12"
By John McCormick
Located in Seattle, WA
Using finely tuned compositional elements, controlled brushwork in oil, and earthy color, John
Category
2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
John McCormick, "Ode to Common Things, Pepper #2, " 2017, oil on panel, 12" x 12"
By John McCormick
Located in Seattle, WA
Using finely tuned compositional elements, controlled brushwork in oil, and earthy color, John
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Oil Painting by Henry Harris “Lyncliff Castle”
By Henry Harris
Located in Mere, GB
“Lyncliff Castle” by Henry Harris 1852-1926.Henry Harris was a Devon painter one of seven sons of a
Category
1890s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting “Near Ecclesall” by Henry Harris
By Henry Harris
Located in Mere, GB
“Near Ecclesall” by Henry Harris 1852-1926.Henry Harris was a Devon painter one of seven sons of a
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil painting by Henry Harris “Tintern Abbey”
By Henry Harris
Located in Mere, GB
Oil painting by Henry Harris “Tintern Abbey”, 1852-1926. Painter of South-West landscapes. The son
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cherish, Original Figurative Oil Painting by Sava Harris, Turkey
Located in Zofingen, AG
In "Cherish," I wanted to show my feelings after the trauma I experienced. This painting is full of
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
David Harris (American, 20th c.) "Normandy Spring" Original Oil Painting
By David Harris
Located in San Francisco, CA
David Harris (American, 20th c.) "Normandy Spring" Original Oil Painting
Original oil on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Anthony Harris - Signed Contemporary Oil, Dry Land
Located in Corsham, GB
A vivid contemporary oil painting on mdf board by the artist Anthony Harris. Harris conceptually
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Long Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting Signed "Harris Radin"
By Harris Radin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful signed abstract painting, wooden frame, "Harris Radin"
(Please confirm item location
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
George Harris (1855-1936) - 1913 Oil, Water Mill
By George Harris
Located in Corsham, GB
A rural landscape depicting a Water Mill with smoke pouring from the chimneys and a man fishing in the river. Presented in a distressed gilt-effect wooden frame. Signed and dated to ...
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
You re just a mango upon dark, Original Figurative Oil Painting by Sava Harris
Located in Zofingen, AG
Mango has always been my favorite fruit; it's soft and looks like a heart. I still love it. Two women hold on to it, and the trees around them spread like ribs. Sometimes, feelings t...
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Henry Harris (1852-1926) - Framed Late 19th Century Oil, Wandering Home
By Henry Harris
Located in Corsham, GB
Henry Harris (1852-1926) - Original late 19th-century oil. A rural landscape with figures
Category
Late 19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
George Harris (1855-1936) - Early 20th Century Oil, Figures by a Cottage
By George Harris
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine oil painting by the British artist George Harris, depicting a landscape scene with a small
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
George Harris (1855-1936) - Large Signed English Oil, Snuff Mill near Bristol
By George Harris
Located in Corsham, GB
A large English Early 20th century oil painting by George Harris (1855-1936), depicting a view of
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
George Harris (1855-1936) - 1887 Oil, Fishing From the Stone Bridge
By George Harris
Located in Corsham, GB
This pastoral landscape painting captures the tranquil beauty of a rural countryside, featuring a
Category
Late 19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Henry Harris (1852-1926) - Framed Late 19th Century Oil, Visiting the Mill
By Henry Harris
Located in Corsham, GB
Henry Harris (1852-1926) - Original late 19th-century oil. A rural landscape with figures
Category
Late 19th Century Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
George Frederick Harris (1856-1924) - 1919 Oil, A Grazing Flock
Located in Corsham, GB
An idyllic pastoral scene depicting a flock of sheep grazing beside large oak trees. An exquisite light falls upon the delicately observed and characterful animals, while a couple of...
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
George Frederick Harris (1856-1924) - Late 19th Century Oil, River Scene
Located in Corsham, GB
A very fine late 19th or early 20th century oil by the Welsh artist George Frederick Harris (1856
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Oceanic, " Coastal Oil Painting
Located in Westport, CT
This large-scale, original oil painting by artist John Harris depicts a realistic view of rolling
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Crasher, " Coastal Oil Painting
Located in Westport, CT
This large-scale, original oil painting by artist John Harris depicts a cropped view of rolling
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
George Frederick Harris (1856-1924) - Late 19th Century Oil, Snuff Mill
Located in Corsham, GB
An oil showing the ruin of Snuff Mill with two figures sitting on a wall by a river. The painting
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
David Harris (American, 20th c.) Pair of Floral Still Life Paintings c.1970
By David Harris
Located in San Francisco, CA
David Harris (American, 20th c.)
Pair of Floral Still Life Oil Paintings c.1970
Original oil on
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Ocean I, " Coastal Oil Painting
Located in Westport, CT
This original oil painting is a highly detailed, coastal rendering of rolling waves crashing at an
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Streambed II, " Realistic Oil Painting
Located in Westport, CT
This original realistic oil painting on linen is highly detailed, close up view of still water
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Riverbed 3, " Realist Oil Painting
Located in Westport, CT
This original realistic oil painting on linen is highly detailed, close up view of river water
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Rocky River 7, " Realist Oil Painting
Located in Westport, CT
This original realistic oil painting on linen is highly detailed, close up view of river water
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Rocky River 5, " Realistic Oil Painting
Located in Westport, CT
This original realistic oil painting on linen is highly detailed view of water flowing over rocks
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Aspetuck II, " Impressionistic Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Westport, CT
This impressionistic landscape painting by John Harris captures a forest scene. Abstracted through
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Boulder Brook, " Impressionistic Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Westport, CT
This original painting by John Harris captures a close up view of river rocks beneath lightly
Category
2010s Other Art Style Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Mid Day Marsh, " Impressionistic Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Westport, CT
This impressionistic landscape painting by John Harris captures a marsh with pink plants in the
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Panel
"Blue Reflection" Naturalistic Oil Painting
By John Harris (painter)
Located in Westport, CT
This naturalistic oil painting by John Harris features a cool, earth-toned palette and captures a
Category
2010s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Landscape Pasadena in CA by Sam Lyde Harris
Located in Pasadena, CA
for the Santa Fe Railroad. In the 1920s and 30s, Harris and Hanson Puthuff went on many painting trips
Category
1950s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Light of Hope, 1970s Abstract Geometric Oil Painting Red Black and Brown
Located in Denver, CO
1970s abstract oil on canvas by Broadmoor Academy artist Lawrence (Larry) Harris (1937-2008
Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Autumn Compression" (2025) Oil Still-Life Painting on Linen Panel
Located in Denver, CO
"Autumn Compression" by American fine artist Russell Harris is a masterful oil painting, done in a
Category
2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen, Panel
Ed Harris Northern Lights Abstract Oil Painting Unframed
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an artful abstract oil painting on canvas titled Northern Lights. The
Category
Early 2000s Paintings
Materials
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
"Grace" Mixed Media Oil on Board
By Zeal Harris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Zeal harris's art is often colorful, funny, deep and full of life. under the surface, these micro
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Board
"Our Brother Our Son" Oil on Wood
By Zeal Harris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Zeal harris's art is often colorful, funny, deep and full of life. under the surface, these micro
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
"Glide" vertical oil painting of a male diver with turquoise background
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
In her paintings, Tracey Sylvester Harris presents a dazzling, iconic vision of the female form
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Glider" vertical oil painting of a man diving with turquoise background
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
In her paintings, Tracey Sylvester Harris presents a dazzling, iconic vision of the female form
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Victorian Figurative Oil Painting of Young Lady Lacemaker in a Cottage Interior
Located in ludlow, GB
Victorian Figurative Oil Painting of a Young Lady Lacemaker in a Cottage Interior. Oil on Canvas
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Watery Delight" oil painting of woman in chevron floating in Turquoise Pool
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
"Watery Delight" Woman in VintageChevron Bathing Suit Swimming in Turquoise Pool
In her paintings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Reaching High
Oil painting of women in black swimsuit diving, blue sky
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
In her paintings, Tracey Sylvester Harris presents a dazzling, iconic vision of the female form
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Orange and White Striped Umbrella" close up oil painting
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
In her paintings, Tracey Sylvester Harris presents a dazzling, iconic vision of the female
form
Category
2010s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Orange Striped Umbrella" oil painting of a colorful umbrella with blue sky
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
In her paintings, Tracey Sylvester Harris presents a dazzling, iconic vision of the female form
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Dazzling Sea" oil painting of a girl looking out on the shimmering water
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
In her paintings, Tracey Sylvester Harris presents a dazzling, iconic vision of the female
form
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Encore" Oil painting of a woman with red lipstick holding red rose petals
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
In her paintings, Tracey Sylvester Harris presents a dazzling, iconic vision of the female form
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Refreshing Swim" oil painting of a woman swimming in blue and green pool
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
"Refreshing Swim" Woman in Black Bathing suit Swimming in Pool with Green Water
In her paintings
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Summer Noir" oil painting of woman
s torso in yellow swimsuit against red wall
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
In her paintings, Tracey Sylvester Harris presents a dazzling, iconic vision of the female form
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"America" Oil painting of a woman wearing polkadot bikini with a towel behind
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
In her paintings, Tracey Sylvester Harris presents a dazzling, iconic vision of the female form
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Evening Out" oil painting of a woman in a vintage white dress dark background
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
In her paintings, Tracey Sylvester Harris presents a dazzling, iconic vision of the female
form
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Beckoning Sea" oil painting of woman in light blue swim suit walking away
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
In her paintings, Tracey Sylvester Harris presents a dazzling, iconic vision of the female form
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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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.)
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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.
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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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- 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.
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- 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.
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On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
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- 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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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.