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Moon Kisses, Maja Ruznic, Oil Paint, Figurative Abstraction, Abstract
By Maja Ruznic
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and narrative from ground up mineral, smeared oil, and stained canvas. She stains canvases with deep
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French Kiss
By Suzie Buchholz
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
I have an ongoing love affair with my materials. I’m constantly amazed how this stuff, that comes out of tubes, transforms itself into a visceral encounter. My approach to the canvas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

Kiss the Sky
By Susan McKenna List
Located in New York, NY
36 x 36 Original Artwork Oil on Canvas
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

First we Kiss
By Juergen Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Oil and resin on wooden board 39.3 x 31.4 inches (100 x 80 cm) Painting in bright colours red
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dial M for Murder, kiss
By John Abrams
Located in Shelter Island, NY
from the series "painting hitchcock"
Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Francois Fressinier Oil on Canvas, "Stolen Kiss", 2003
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
) oil on canvas painting, "Stolen Kiss" Signed, 2003. The painting depicts a beauty a long gold dress
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Paint

Baiser passionné (Passionate kiss)
Located in PARIS, FR
Circular oil and acrylic painting by artist Wenyu Zhu. This work shows a passionate kiss of two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Oil, Acrylic

Velvet Kiss- Acrylic Paint, Enamel, Oil Paint, Canvas, Vibrant, Abstract, Orange
By Georganna Greene
Located in Nashville, TN
This mixed media abstract painting on canvas is rendered using mostly blue, orange, red, yellow
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Enamel

A Kiss with Teeth
By David Palumbo
Located in New York, NY
Provenance David Palumbo Rehs Contemporary Galleries, Inc., New York City
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

The Red Kiss (Rouge Baiser)
By René Gruau
Located in Paris, FR
René GRUAU (1909-2004) "The Red Kiss" or "Rouge Baiser" Oil on canvas Signed with the monogram
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Love and Kisses
By Denise Mickilowski
Located in Boston, MA
Oil on panel, 2018 Signed by the artist back/front Unframed Mickilowski’s works typically depict
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

UNTITLED (RABBI KISSING THE TORAH)
By Adolf Adler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
House, Jerusalem, for a Special Contribution to Art Meaningful portrait of a religious man kissing the
Category

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

The Kiss. Oil on canvas, Italian school XX, woman and man portrait, 1928
By Angelo Mambriani
Located in Modena, IT
The kiss oil on canvas cm. 87,5 x 60 without frame cm. 103 x 83 with frame signed and dated bottom
Category

20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Love Me Like a Reptile" Painting by James Paulson, with Kissing Couple, Iguana
By James Paulsen
Located in Corning, NY
black and white image of a kissing couple. Paulsen composes the images he is using then paints them
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Warm Winter Kiss (for Constantin Brancusi)
By Christine Frerichs
Located in Culver City, CA
Los Angeles Times, and published in New American Paintings. She received her MFA from UC Riverside in
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Majestic Mountains Kiss The Morning Sky - Abstract by John Parker
Located in Thornham Magna, GB
Majestic Mountains Kiss the Morning Sky - Oil on canvas, - 2019 Framed size … 89.5 mm x 99.5 mm
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Sun s Final Kiss - ocean image fading to a distant headland, blue waves
Located in Milton, AU
meets the sky and where light finds itself within the ocean. Whilst my paintings can be viewed as
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Kiss Me Thru the Phone - mixed media on paper painting by Christopher Johnson
By Christopher Johnson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Kiss Me Thru the Phone" by Christopher Johnson is a unique, mixed media on paper painting that is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Graphite

Kiss me, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
In the pure expressionism tradition, "Kiss me" is an oil painting representing the first kiss
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Kiss, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
The Kiss is a painting that let us guess a story behind it that belong to each one of us
Category

2010s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Kiss of Smoke" Oil Painting
By Suchitra Bhosle
Located in Denver, CO
Suchitra Bhosle's "Kiss of Smoke" is an original, hand made oil painting that depicts a man's
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Crane kiss 40X80 oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured an intimate dance of grace and elegance. The natural fluidity
Category

2010s Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Kiss Me Contemporary Figurative Oil Portrait Painting
By Nguyen Van Cuong
Located in Rye, NY
‘Kiss Me’ is a large contemporary oil on canvas portrait painting of vertical format, created by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

ARTIFICIAL KISS - Oil on Canvas Painting of a Man Woman Kissing Under Plastic
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
have, even as seemingly innocent as a kiss.
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Return Kiss, original oil painting signed by Daniel Klewer
By Daniel Klewer
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This painting is an excellent example of the work of Daniel Klewer, coming from his series
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Contemporary Painting, "Kissing Summer Hello"
By Charlene Mosley
Located in San Diego, CA
dimensions of this painting are 8"x24". It is oil on canvas. A certificate of authenticity will follow
Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

German, 19th Century oil painting of A stolen kiss by Herterich
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Johann Caspar Herterich (German, 1843 – 1905) A stolen kiss Oil on canvas Signed and dated ‘J
Category

19th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"My Kiss Me Heart" Contemporary Oil Painting Wood White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
. An ideal gift to spoil yourself or someone you love, this stunning original oil painting brings style
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Glass, Oil, Board

The Kiss
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: The Kiss Series: Bunnies Date: 2022 Medium: Oil on wood Unframed
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Goodnight Kiss
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
An original painting signed by the Artist lower right.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Kiss
By Kristen Thiele
Located in Kent, CT
Materials

Oil, Panel

"In Close" close up oil painting of a man and a woman kissing
By Joseph Lorusso
Located in Edgartown, MA
, Lorusso majored in watercolor and considers himself self-taught as an oil painter. He learned to paint by
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"My Sun Kissed Heart" Contemporary Pop Oil Painting Wood w White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
. An ideal gift to spoil yourself or someone you love, this stunning original oil painting brings style
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Glass, Oil, Board

"My St. Barts Kissed Heart" Colorful Pop Art Oil Painting White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
ideal gift to spoil yourself or someone you love, this stunning original oil painting brings style and
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Board

The Kiss
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: The Kiss Series: Bunnies Date: 2021 Medium: Oil on panel Unframed
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

"My Kiss Me Heart" Pink, Green White Oil Painting with White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
floater frame. An ideal gift to spoil yourself or someone you love, this stunning original oil painting
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Glass, Mixed Media, Oil, Board

Kiss the Joy / floral oil painting still life pop realism modern beauty
By Elizabeth Barlow
Located in Burlingame, CA
shadows. The oil on linen painting is professionally framed in a minimal and elegant powder-coated soft
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

French Kiss
Located in New York, NY
oil on canvas, 24" x 24", 2008
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Wet Kisses"
By Joseph Lorusso
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
evocative oil on canvas paintings. His childhood trips to Italy, where he was exposed to the Old Masters and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Golden Kisses
By Carole Bayer Sager
Located in Santa Monica, CA
painting and visual expression that is remarkable in its depth and facility. Bayer Sager’s paintings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

The Kiss
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
gestural figures of 2 black, red and blue bunnies on a gold and silver background titled "The Kiss" It is
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Sun Kissed
By Fred Calleri
Located in Edgartown, MA
, the figure resonates throughout each piece. While exploring the figure and representational painting
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

The Kiss
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, adding an intricate three-dimensional texture to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sun Kissed
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
In her paintings, Tracey Sylvester Harris presents a dazzling iconic vision of the female form that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Blue Kisses
By Gail Morris
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
"The landscape paintings of Gail Morris are spare and elegant. Economical divisions set off the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

GOODNIGHT KISS
By Stephen Shortridge
Located in Aventura, FL
Original oil on canvas painting. Hand signed on front; signed and titled on verso by the artist
Category

20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Kiss
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
paintings of the universe, today Cindy's works exhibit a more impressionistic technique. She is mostly known
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Kiss
By Henri-Pierre Picou
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Oil on panel. Signed lower left and dated 1891. Framed dimensions 21 inches high by 17 inches wide
Category

1890s Romantic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

“The Kiss”
By Nicolai Cikovsky
Located in Southampton, NY
Oil on canvas painting by the Russian/American artist, Nicholai Cikovsky. Cikovsky left Russian in
Category

1930s Post-War Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"My Kiss N Fly Heart" Colorful Oil Painting on Wood with White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
or someone you love, this stunning original oil painting brings style and grace to any small or
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board, Glass, Mixed Media

"Kissing the Ground" Abstract oil painting of a woman in a red suit under water
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
Abstract oil painting of a woman in a red suit under blue water. "I throw myself into the water
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"The Kiss" Figures in the Snow by NYC Taxi in NYC Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
A lively, impressionistic depiction of a couple embracing a Kiss in the snowy streets of New York
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

The Kiss - Lovers in the Rain: Oil on Canvas
By David Hinchliffe
Located in London, GB
STRETCHING & FRAMING OPTIONS AVAILABLE Since the age of 12, David Hinchliffe has been painting
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"The Kiss" Contemporary Neutral Toned Gestural Abstract Expressionist Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Neutral toned gestural abstract painting by contemporary artist Ian Francis. The work features a
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"de Kooning s Kiss"
Located in Astoria, NY
Robert O'Meara (American, XX-XI), "de Kooning's Kiss", Oil on Canvas, 2012, signed, titled, dated
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Candle and Kisses
By Linda Ridd Herzog
Located in Napa, CA
and nature around her that she painted her first oil painting at the age of nine and never looked back
Category

2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Summer Is For Lovers Oil painting of couple on a boat in a blue lake kissing
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

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Kiss Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact kiss oil painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. There are many Contemporary, Abstract and Modern versions of these works for sale. Making the right choice when shopping for a kiss oil painting may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right kiss oil painting for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, gray, black and beige. There have been many interesting kiss oil painting examples over the years, but those made by Cindy Shaoul, Hunt Slonem, Jeff Aeling, Ketta Ioannidou and Joseph Lorusso are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a Kiss Oil Painting?

The price for a kiss oil painting in our collection starts at $135 and tops out at $98,995 with the average selling for $3,375.

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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.

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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    An 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, 2024
    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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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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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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    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.
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    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.
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    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.

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    Any 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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    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.
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    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.
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    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.

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