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Kent R Wallis Original Oil Painting On Canvas Signed Large Floral Cityscape Art
By Kent Wallis
Located in Bloomington, MN
Kent Wallis Authentic and Large Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed iand
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Bines, Hops, Kent - Modern, Oil Painting, Landscape, Early 20th Century
By Jacques Emile Blanche
Located in London, GB
Jacques Emile Blanche (French, 1861–1942)
The Bines, Hops, Kent, 1939
Oil on board
Signed with
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Kent
s Rock
By Emily Trenholm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
experience. Painting on location directs her focus to capture elements of the natural world through luminous
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Weald of Kent
By Horace Walter Gilbert
Located in Woking, Surrey
HORACE WALTER GILBERT (1855-1928)
THE WEALD OF KENT
C. 1890
OIL ON CANVAS
Being the only son of
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"At Herne, Kent" Oil on Canvas by William Sidney Cooper
By William Sidney Cooper
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
William Sidney Cooper
British, (1854-1927)
At Herne, Kent
Oil on canvas, signed & dated 1921
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Color Around the Archway
By Kent Wallis
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Artwork framed.
Category
Early 2000s American Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Peggy
s Cove, Nova Scotia
By Kent Wallis
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Artwork framed.
Category
Early 2000s American Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Water Lillies
By Kent Wallis
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Rich in color and with heavy strokes of thick color, this painting of waterlilies by Kent Wallis
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled
Located in New York, NY
Doug Kent's works are inspired from the landscape around him as well as surrealism.
Category
1980s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Plate Glass Window: Typhoon
By Kent Williams
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Oil on linen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
The Garden Party
By Kent Williams
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Oil on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Native Bone
By Kent Williams
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Oil on linen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Bedtime Story
By Alice Kent Stoddard
Located in Atlanta, GA
Alice Kent Stoddard (1885-1976) was born in Connecticut and studied at the Philadelphia School of
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
By the Sea
By Alice Kent Stoddard
Located in Atlanta, GA
Alice Kent Stoddard (1885-1976) was born Connecticut and studied at the Philadelphia School of
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mr Kent
By Paul Richard
Located in New York, NY
plays with the public’s general inattentiveness to their urban surroundings by painting on the city’s
Category
2010s Street Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Darcy in White" oil painting by Kent Williams
By Kent Williams
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Kent Williams’ work melds the rigor of technical prowess with the iconoclast’s impulse to disrupt
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting Portrait by Thomas Kent Pelham "Sunday Best"
By Thomas Kent Pelham
Located in Mere, GB
"Sunday Best" by Thomas Kent Pelham. Thomas Kent Pelham 1831 - 1907 popular painter of figurative
Category
19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Leslie Kent RBA Mid Century Original Scottish Marine Oil Painting Boats Harbour
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Leslie Kent RBA (1890-1980) British
TITLE: "Almond River Anchorage, Firth Of Forth
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Home Sweet Home", Kent Wallis, Oil on Canvas, 40x60, Impressionist, Landscape
By Kent Wallis
Located in Dallas, TX
"Home Sweet Home" by Kent Wallis is an original oil on canvas and measures 40x60 inches. Wallis
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Small flower painting original oil painting floral Peony
Located in San Francisco, CA
Peony Study 2
Christina Kent
6 in. x 6 in.
Oil on panel, unframed
Signed on the reverse
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Small original oil painting nature luminous forest painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Air" is an 8 x 10-inch oil painting that captures the luminous beauty of a forest in the Presidio of
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Small contemporary floral painting original flower oil painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Pink Dahlia" – Original Oil Painting on Panel Contemporary Floral Art Vibrant Pink Dahlia with
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Small urban painting vibrant city scene original oil painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Red Awning
Christina Kent
8 in. x 8 in.
Oil on panel, unframed
Signed on the reverse; certificate
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Small Surfer painting original oil painting beach plein air
Located in San Francisco, CA
Plein Air, a vibrant 6 x 6-inch oil painting by Christina Kent. Painted en plein air at Pleasure Point
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Small contemporary floral still life painting original oil painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
First Daffodils of Spring is a quiet, contemplative still life painting by Christina Kent painted
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original oil painting urban city scene contemporary figurative painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
figurative oil painting captures the lively and cozy atmosphere of an evening scene outside a bar in Rome
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Cool with Red" Oil Painting on Clayboard
By Kent Williams
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Kent Williams’ work melds the rigor of technical prowess with the iconoclast’s impulse to disrupt
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
California landscape original oil painting with distant mountains
Located in San Francisco, CA
tranquil 16 x 20-inch oil painting depicting the expansive green fields of Northern California after a
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Leeds Castle, Kent, Fine British Antique Oil Painting, Signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Wonderful landscape oil painting of Leeds Castle in Kent, surrounded by its moat. The painting is of
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Small original oil painting pastoral California landscape at dawn
Located in San Francisco, CA
peaceful 8 x 8-inch oil painting that captures a serene winter morning in Northern California. A solitary
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Peaceful Oil painting still life interior scene Kitchen Window
Located in San Francisco, CA
This original 20" x 20" oil painting captures a serene interior scene bathed in soft, filtered
Category
2010s Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Quiescence Mind" Oil Painting with Gold Leaf on Panel
By Kent Williams
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Kent Williams’ work melds the rigor of technical prowess with the iconoclast’s impulse to disrupt
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Original oil painting urban neighborhood scene in blue contemporary cityscape
Located in San Francisco, CA
Description:
Potrero at Blue Hour is a serene and atmospheric oil painting capturing the quiet beauty of a San
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting by Hugh Shearwin Hensley "Off the Kent Coast"
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Hugh Shearwin Hensley "Off the Kent Coast" 1852 - 1925. Born in Todcaster
Category
1890s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
King
s Wood, Kent - Large 19th Century English Landscape Oil Painting
By Daniel Sherrin
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘King’s Wood, Kent’ by Daniel Sherrin (1868-1940).
A large fine 19th century landscape oil on
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Blean Woods, Kent - 19th Century English Summer Landscape Oil Painting
By Daniel Sherrin
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘Blean Woods, Kent’ by Daniel Sherrin (1868-1940).
A large 19th century landscape oil on canvas
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
American Oil on Canvas Painting, Signed D Kent
Located in Cypress, CA
Attractive and fine oil on canvas painting depicting a mother and daughters enjoying the lake
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas
CHRISTOPHER HANKEY OBE (1911-2000) ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING Oast Houses Kent
Located in Cirencester, GB
who was driven by painting architecture both in England and overseas living in Westerham Kent. He
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Chicas Gitanas - 19th Century Orientalist Oil Painting Beautiful Spanish Girls
By Thomas Kent Pelham
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
have come across.
As with all of the original antique oil paintings we sell it is offered in
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Kent, PM Panorama, Study (Cityscape Oil Painting of Industrial Brooklyn Skyline)
By Robert Goldstrom
Located in Hudson, NY
cityscape oil painting on canvas board in a black frame was painted by Robert Goldstrom in 2016. The scene
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
British 20th Century oil painting of fisher huts at Hastings, Kent
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Alan Stenhouse Gourley (British, 1909 – 1991)
Fishermen at the net huts, Hastings
Oil on canvas
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Arguscott - 19th Century Oil, Scotney Castle, Kent
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful view of Scotney Castle in Kent nestled in the crook of winter woodland. The artist
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of a Gentleman, Fine 18th Century Kent Frame, Antique oil Painting
Located in London, GB
sitter’s attire and hairstyle.
The portrait is contained in a fine Kent style George II frame. The Kent
Category
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Newfoundland coastal landscape painting abstract expressive landscape
Located in San Francisco, CA
at Pouch Cove" is an 8 x 8-inch plein air oil painting capturing the striking coastal landscape of
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ships Off Dungeness, Kent, 19th Century
By John Lynn
Located in Blackwater, GB
English maritime scene of ships sailing of Dungeness, Kent, oil on canvas by John Lynn, Large and leading
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled, Brick Pillars and Lush Garden
By Kent Wallis
Located in Austin, TX
: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 48" x 26" (unframed)
(framed)
Markings: Signed LL "Kent R. Wallis"
Framed
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Seascape" Oil on Canvas 1950s by California Artist Lucille Kent
Located in San Francisco, CA
technique, laying on thick layers with visible brush and painting-knife strokes as the sea almost comes off
Category
Vintage 1950s American Paintings
Her Porcelain Breath
By Kent Williams
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Kent Williams’ work melds the rigor of technical prowess with the iconoclast’s impulse to disrupt
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Robert William Arthur Rouse RBA, On The Stour, Kent
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This late 19th-century oil painting by British artist Robert William Arthur Rouse RBA (1867-1951
Category
1890s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Evening Wave, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting, green, purpleEvening WaveKent SullivanOil painting on canvas board
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fly Fishing, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
/>Fly FishingKent SullivanOil painting on stretched canvasPainting wraps around
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Colorado Mountain landscape original oil painting large-scale
Located in San Francisco, CA
This large-scale oil painting of the Colorado landscape offers an abstract interpretation of the
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Small Bay Area landscape original oil painting contemporary abstract
Located in San Francisco, CA
Summer #2" is a 12 x 12-inch oil painting showcasing the golden hillsides of the Bay Area during summer
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Landscape oil painting of sheep in a Kent meadow
By William Sidney Cooper
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
William Sidney Cooper
British, (1854-1927)
Near Fordwich, Kent
Oil on canvas, signed & dated 1902
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting by John James Wilson "Shipping off the Kent Coast"
By John James Wilson
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by John James Wilson "Shipping off the Kent Coast" 1818 - 1870 Maritime and Landscape
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Very Large British Victorian Oil Painting Portrait of Young Artist Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Young Artist
by Thomas Kent Pelham (act.1860-1891, British)
signed oil on canvas, framed in a
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Kent, Leg Up 1 (Modern Oil Painting of Relaxing Male Nude in Blue Landscape )
By Robert Goldstrom
Located in Hudson, NY
oil on linen
30 x 24 inches
39 x 32 inches in black frame
Contemporary painting of a male nude
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
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Kent Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of kent oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. Finding the perfect contemporary, Impressionist or Old Masters examples of these works for your space is difficult — today, we have a vast range of variations and more on offer. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the kent oil paintings on 1stDibs that include elements of brown, gray, black, beige and more. Kent Williams, Kent Wallis, Kent Knowles, Daniel Sherrin and Alice Kent Stoddard 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.
How Much are Kent Oil Paintings?
Prices for pieces in our collection of kent oil paintings start at $391 and top out at $34,000 with the average selling for $3,631.
Finding the Right Paintings for You
Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by emerging artists and more today.
Questions About Kent Oil Paintings
- 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. - 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 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 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 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.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 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.
- 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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