Question 1

What is abstract oil painting?

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

How do you maintain oil paintings?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How do I identify an oil painting?

Accepted Answer

To 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.

Question 4

Who is the father of oil painting?

Accepted Answer

Jan 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.

Question 5

When was oil paint invented?

Accepted Answer

Oil 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.

Question 6

What makes an oil painting valuable?

Accepted Answer

A 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.

Question 7

What is the difference between a lithograph and an oil painting?

Accepted Answer

The 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.

Question 8

Do oil paintings darken over time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, 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.

Question 9

How can I tell if an oil painting is real?

Accepted Answer

To 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.

Question 10

How do you know if an oil painting is valuable?

Accepted Answer

Because 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.

Question 11

How much are oil paintings worth?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

How much do oil paintings cost?

Accepted Answer

On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.

Question 13

How do I find an artist of oil paintings?

Accepted Answer

The 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.

Question 14

How do I find the artist of an oil painting?

Accepted Answer

To 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.

Question 15

Does sunlight affect oil paintings?

Accepted Answer

Yes, 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.

Question 16

Can you use oil paint on wood?

Accepted Answer

You 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.

Question 17

Did Dali use oil paint?

Accepted Answer

Yes, 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.

Question 18

How can you tell how old an oil painting is?

Accepted Answer

To 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.

Question 19

Where is the largest oil painting in the world?

Accepted Answer

The 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.

Question 20

Is it necessary to varnish oil paintings?

Accepted Answer

Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.

Irish Oil Painting

Early 2000s Land Landscape Paintings

Spencer ColemanPainting of Rural Irish Countryside Scene with Swan Lake Church Reflections, Circa 1995

Late 20th Century Land Landscape Paintings

Donal McNaughtonRiver Scene in County Antrim Northern Ireland by Contemporary Irish Artist, 2000 Circa

Late 20th Century Land Landscape Paintings

Samuel McLarnon UWS20th Century Seascape Coastline Landscape Painting with Boats by Irish Artist, 1978 Circa

1980s Post-War Landscape Paintings

Denis ThorntonOriginal Painting of Forest Landscape in Northern Ireland by 20th Century Artist, 1980 Circa

1980s Realist Landscape Paintings

Frank FitzsimonsIdyllic River Landscape at Sunset in Ireland by Contemporary Irish Artist, 1985 Circa

Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Julius OlssonBundoran Bay, County Donegal Ireland - Sea with glowing hues at Dusk Oil paints, early 20th century

Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Audrey BellMother Child picking Wild Flowers in Ireland Countryside by Irish Artist, 1985 Circa

1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Frank FitzsimonsThe Road to Dundrum Northern Ireland by Modern Irish Landscape Artist, 1985 Circa

1880s Realist Portrait Paintings

An Artist at his Easel - Oil Portrait, Irish School, Circle of John Lavery, 1884

1980s Post-War Landscape Paintings

Denis ThorntonOriginal Post-War Painting of Clew Bay County Galway Ireland by Modern Artist, 1977

Early 19th Century English School Portrait Paintings

Irish School 1820 sFine 1820 s Portrait Army Officer of the 75th (Stirlingshire) Regiment of Foot, 1820 s

1980s Realist Landscape Paintings

Frank FitzsimonsRemote Cottage in a Tree Lined River Landscape in Ireland by Modern Irish Artist, 1985 Circa

19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

William Trost Richards View of the Coast, Donegal, Ireland

Early 18th Century Portrait Paintings

Thomas FryeBeautiful 18th Century Irish Portrait of a Gentleman

1940s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Ivan GerasimovPortrait of Two Irish Setters by Ivan Gerasimov, 1940

19th Century Animal Paintings

Colin Graeme RoeGordon and Irish Setters Flushing Grouse, 19th Century

1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

F.BryceIrish mid century river landscape, Muckish, Co. Donegal, 1950

1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

F.BryceIrish mid century river landscape, Errigal, Co. Donegal, 1950

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Frank FortyFrank Forty, Irish Impressionist, A town square, France, circa 1970s

1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

F.BryceIrish mid century landscape of Glen Lough, Co. Donegal, 1950

1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

F.BryceIrish mid century river landscape , Mulroy Bay, Co. Donegal, 1950

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Frank FortyFrank Forty, Irish Impressionist, Boats in a French harbour,, circa 1970s

Late 20th Century Land Animal Paintings

Donal McNaughtonShire Horses Ploughing Fields with Farmer by Contemporary Irish Artist, 2000 Circa

1970s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Frederick Korburg Under Ben Bulben, Sligo, Ireland , California Post Impressionist, Hamburg, SFAA, 1970

1840s Victorian Landscape Paintings

Follower of James Arthur O ConnorLandscapes with trees, pair of English or Irish 19th century landscapes, circa 1850

1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Ray CochraneAtlantic Ocean from the Coastline of Ireland with Cottages on the Hillside, 1980 Circa

Late 20th Century Land Landscape Paintings

NaneeMountain Lake with Heather in Mournes Northern Ireland by Contemporary Artist, 1995 Circa

1860s Victorian Landscape Paintings

William Rogers19th century Victorian English or Irish fishing boats with landscape at sea

1890s Victorian Animal Paintings

Richard Aistrop19th century English Victorian Portrait of a Irish Wolf Hound or Mutt, circa 1900

Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Norman BrattyIdyllic Rural Cottage with Lady feeding Chickens in the Countryside of Ireland, 1985 Circa

Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Victor CireficeHorses in Fields Overlooking a Lake in Irish Countryside by 20th Century Artist, 1980 Circa

17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Flemish, 17th CenturyPortrait of Charles I (1600-1649) King of England, Scotland, and Ireland, c.1640

Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

William YeamanFigures by a River Cottage in the Irish Mountain Landscape with Lush Green Trees, 1983

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Andy PatSheep in a VW Split Screen Camper Van with Beach Mountain Scene in Ireland, Circa 2019

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Andy PatSheep in a VW Split Screen Camper Van enjoying a round of golf in Ireland, Circa 2019

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Andy PatSheep in a VW Split Screen Camper Van enjoying a round of golf in Ireland, Circa 2019

20th Century Irish Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Two-Panel Abstract Oil on Canvas by John Phillip Murray

Early 20th Century Irish Romantic Paintings

Oil on Canvas of the Roscommon Dragoon after Sir William Orpen

Antique 19th Century Irish Paintings

19th Century Irish, Oil Painting of Daniel O Connell

21st Century and Contemporary Northern Irish Paintings

Spencer Coleman
Painting of Rural Irish Countryside Scene with Swan Lake Church Reflections, Circa 1995

Donal McNaughton
River Scene in County Antrim Northern Ireland by Contemporary Irish Artist, 2000 Circa

Samuel McLarnon UWS
20th Century Seascape Coastline Landscape Painting with Boats by Irish Artist, 1978 Circa

Denis Thornton
Original Painting of Forest Landscape in Northern Ireland by 20th Century Artist, 1980 Circa

Frank Fitzsimons
Idyllic River Landscape at Sunset in Ireland by Contemporary Irish Artist, 1985 Circa

Julius Olsson
Bundoran Bay, County Donegal Ireland - Sea with glowing hues at Dusk Oil paints, early 20th century

Audrey Bell
Mother Child picking Wild Flowers in Ireland Countryside by Irish Artist, 1985 Circa

Frank Fitzsimons
The Road to Dundrum Northern Ireland by Modern Irish Landscape Artist, 1985 Circa

Denis Thornton
Original Post-War Painting of Clew Bay County Galway Ireland by Modern Artist, 1977

Irish School 1820 s
Fine 1820 s Portrait Army Officer of the 75th (Stirlingshire) Regiment of Foot, 1820 s

Frank Fitzsimons
Remote Cottage in a Tree Lined River Landscape in Ireland by Modern Irish Artist, 1985 Circa

William Trost Richards
View of the Coast, Donegal, Ireland

Thomas Frye
Beautiful 18th Century Irish Portrait of a Gentleman

Ivan Gerasimov
Portrait of Two Irish Setters by Ivan Gerasimov, 1940

Colin Graeme Roe
Gordon and Irish Setters Flushing Grouse, 19th Century

F.Bryce
Irish mid century river landscape, Muckish, Co. Donegal, 1950

F.Bryce
Irish mid century river landscape, Errigal, Co. Donegal, 1950

Frank Forty
Frank Forty, Irish Impressionist, A town square, France, circa 1970s

F.Bryce
Irish mid century landscape of Glen Lough, Co. Donegal, 1950

F.Bryce
Irish mid century river landscape , Mulroy Bay, Co. Donegal, 1950

Frank Forty
Frank Forty, Irish Impressionist, Boats in a French harbour,, circa 1970s

Donal McNaughton
Shire Horses Ploughing Fields with Farmer by Contemporary Irish Artist, 2000 Circa

Frederick Korburg
Under Ben Bulben, Sligo, Ireland , California Post Impressionist, Hamburg, SFAA, 1970

Follower of James Arthur O Connor
Landscapes with trees, pair of English or Irish 19th century landscapes, circa 1850

Ray Cochrane
Atlantic Ocean from the Coastline of Ireland with Cottages on the Hillside, 1980 Circa

Nanee
Mountain Lake with Heather in Mournes Northern Ireland by Contemporary Artist, 1995 Circa

William Rogers
19th century Victorian English or Irish fishing boats with landscape at sea

Richard Aistrop
19th century English Victorian Portrait of a Irish Wolf Hound or Mutt, circa 1900

Norman Bratty
Idyllic Rural Cottage with Lady feeding Chickens in the Countryside of Ireland, 1985 Circa

Victor Cirefice
Horses in Fields Overlooking a Lake in Irish Countryside by 20th Century Artist, 1980 Circa

Flemish, 17th Century
Portrait of Charles I (1600-1649) King of England, Scotland, and Ireland, c.1640

William Yeaman
Figures by a River Cottage in the Irish Mountain Landscape with Lush Green Trees, 1983

Andy Pat
Sheep in a VW Split Screen Camper Van with Beach Mountain Scene in Ireland, Circa 2019

Andy Pat
Sheep in a VW Split Screen Camper Van enjoying a round of golf in Ireland, Circa 2019

Andy Pat
Sheep in a VW Split Screen Camper Van enjoying a round of golf in Ireland, Circa 2019

Alex Kanevsky
Ireland, 2015

Rockwell Kent
Salmon Waters, Ireland, 1926-27

Warde Traver
My Wild Irish Rose, 1930

Andrew Melrose
19th Century Stormy Irish Coastal Scene, Oil on Canvas By Andrew Melrose, 1884

Ben McLaughlin
Wednesday February 23 2011: An Irish Journalist Has Tried To Make A Citizen s Arrest On The Israeli Foreign Minister At The E.U., 2010-2011