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Standing By The Temple Lake Contemporary Expressionist Oil Painting
By Paul Wadsworth
Located in Brecon, Powys
paintings are sumptuous in texture and complex in technique; building layers of paint into almost three
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Forest Lake. Landscape Paintings
Located in Oslo, NO
forest lake, reflection, landscape, forest, plein air, small painting, minimalism
A small plein
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Evening on the Lake - Scottish Edwardian Impressionist landscape oil painting
By Alexander Jamieson
Located in Hagley, England
This absolutely stunning large Scottish Edwardian Impressionist landscape oil painting is by noted
Category
1910s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Victorian Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting of Lake District England Framed
By Augustus William Enness
Located in ludlow, GB
Victorian Impressionist Large Signed Landscape Framed Oil Painting on canvas laid on stretchers of
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Golden Color Lake Landscape Beautiful French Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, early 20th century
Title: Golden colors
Medium: oil painting on
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American Impressionist Lake Landscape Geese Swimming Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist landscape oil painting. Oil on board. Unsigned. Framed. Measuring
Category
1920s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Lugano Lake View. Swiss lake, mountain, Landscape Paintings
Located in Oslo, NO
"This painting was inspired by my impressions of Lugano — the calm surface of the lake, the quiet
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Rowing on the Lake" American Oil Painting on Board of Figures on the Lake
By Kristina Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
A Fine depiction of a rowboat with figures on the lake. For this wonderful depiction, Nemethy uses
Category
Early 2000s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Boat in Dappled Lake Blurred Town French Landscape Oil Painting
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Boat in Dappled Lake
Signed by Fanch Lel
Size: 13 x 16 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$462 Sale Price
35% Off
Forest Lake. Original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting I combine expressiveness and impressionism to capture the life-affirming power
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Werdenberg in May. Horizontal oil painting, nature, lake, Switzerland, mountains
Located in Oslo, NO
The painting "Werdenberg in May" (70x60 cm, oil on canvas) is a lyrical landscape painted from life
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Reflections - Large Impressionist Landscape Lake Vibrant Textural Oil Painting
By Katharina Husslein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
more direct inspiration from art history and flower photography.
This large one-of-a-kind oil painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Boats in the lake oil on canvas painting seascape
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Signed Adolfo Perez
Frame size 50x42 cm.
Category
2010s Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$450 Sale Price
24% Off
Alibaba data center, Qiandao Lake, Zhejiang, China, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
, magazines and the internet. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with an official certificate of
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary landscape oil painting lake trees sky reflection signed
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Summer Whisper" is an original oil painting by Robert Richter. The artist signed the piece on the
Category
Early 2000s Outsider Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Vintage American Impressionist Landscape Signed Lake Scene Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American impressionist landscape oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Signed. Measuring: 17
Category
1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Vintage American Modernist Lake Sunset Landscape Framed Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist sunset landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Provenance
Category
1960s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Bright
Colorful French Impressionist Oil Painting- lake to mountains
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
oil on canvas, unframed
20 x 16 inches
signed front and back
condition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,396 Sale Price
30% Off
Modern Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting Villa Balbianello, Lake Como Italy
Located in ludlow, GB
Modern Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting of Autumn Mists at Villa Balbianello, Lake Como Italy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mountain Lake Forest Landscape Scene - Vintage 20th Century Oil Painting
Located in Preston, GB
Mountain Lake Forest Landscape Scene - Vintage 20th Century Oil Painting by J Bishop.
Art measures
Category
20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
$761 Sale Price
30% Off
Large Vintage American Modernist Abstract Naturescape Lake View Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Measuring: 26 by 30 inches
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Painting, oil on canvas, Seascape. Fisherman at Lake Garda, Italy.
Located in Berlin, DE
Painting, oil on canvas, seascape. Fisherman on Lake Garda, Italy.
Very good condition
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,898 Sale Price
20% Off
Lake Landscape - Fine English Dartmoor Devon Antique Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A very beautiful early 20th century oil on canvas landscape depicting a lake with hills beyond, by
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lake at Verona Park en Plein Air, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Mark Hunter
Located in Yardley, PA
A Plein Air study of the Lake at Verona Park, NJ. :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes with
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hualin Li Impressionist Original Oil Painting "Bridge Over The Lake"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Bridge Over The Lake
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 27.5 x 19.5inches
Frame: Framing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Figure Fishing in Mossy Summery Lake French Landscape Oil Painting
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Figure Fishing
signed by Fanch Lel ( French School)
Oil painting on board, unframed
Board: 11 x 14
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Decorative, antique Painting, oil on canvas. Sailboats at the Lake.
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative, antique painting, oil on canvas. Sailboats at the lake.
Signed lower right
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,088 Sale Price
20% Off
Beautiful English Signed Oil Painting Majestic Hills Lake District Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: The Lake District
Medium: oil on board, framed
Framed: 16 x 20 inches
Painting: 14 x 18 inches
Category
20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,190 Sale Price
20% Off
The Lake in Winter - Oil Painting by Michelangelo Cupisti - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on Canvas realized by Michelangelo Cupisti (1935-2012) in 1990s.
Hand signed lower rigth. Hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
View of the Lake, French Impressionist Landscape, Oil Painting, Signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
View of the Lake, French Impressionist Landscape, Oil Painting, Signed
French School, early 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$980 Sale Price
20% Off
Beautiful English Signed Oil Painting Majestic Hills Lake District Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: The Lake District
Medium: oil on board, framed
Framed: 16 x 20 inches
Painting: 14 x 18 inches
Category
20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,190 Sale Price
20% Off
THE LAKE - French School - Italian Landscape Oil on Canvas Painting
By Paolo De Robertis
Located in Napoli, IT
THE LAKE - Oil on canvas cm. 55x70 by Paolo De Robertis, Italy 2003.
This wonderful oil painting
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Landscape Framed Oil Painting - Golden Lake
Located in Bristol, GB
landscape composition, painted in oil onto canvas.
The painting presents a serene lake, surrounded by
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lake Solitude en Plein Air, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Mark Hunter
Located in Yardley, PA
A Plein Air painting of Lake Solitude in Hunterdon County, NJ. :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece
Category
2010s Realist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lake Michigan #2 - Landscape Painting, Original Oil, Framed
By Ahzad Bogosian
Located in Chicago, IL
Ahzad Bogosian
Lake Michigan #2
acrylic on canvas
16h x 16w in
40.64h x 40.64w cm
AZB169
Ahzad
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique English Signed Oil Painting 1902 Tranquil Derwentwater Lake District
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Friars Crag, Derwentwater
English Lake District
by Arthur Graham (British, 1902
signed oil on
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Antique Canadian Modernist Framed Lake Landscape Rare Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique Canadian modernist landscape oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Measuring 15 by 17 inches
Category
1940s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Signed American Modernist Framed Lake Landscape Large Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American modernist landscape oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed
Category
1960s Realist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Ferril Lake City Park" (2025), Original Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
This piece, "Ferril Lake City Park", measures 5" x 2.625", and is framed in a black frame at 6.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Russian School Impressionist Lake Landscape
, unknown, Oil Painting on Board
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 10.5" x 13" oil on board painting by an unknown Russian artist depicts an impressionist
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Lake Side, Landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang, Impressionism
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Lake Side, Landscape Impressionism Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Landscape Impressionism Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bathers by Lake Vintage French Oil Painting in Gilt Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Bathers by Lake
French School, second half 20th century
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 23.5 x 31
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$383 Sale Price
20% Off
Lake, impressionistic landscape painting
By Katharine Dufault
Located in New York, NY
Artist Statement:
Painting is a meditation and a kind of alchemy in which I concentrate and
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
$780 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique American Impressionist Lilly Pad Framed Lake Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American impressionist landscape painting by Richard M. Gibney (1922 - 2000). Oil
Category
1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Impressionist Summer Lake Landscape Giltwood Frame Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American impressionist seascape oil painting by Margaret Munro Stratton McLennan
Category
1920s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rob Meyers, "Sailing in Narrows", 4x12 Adirondack Lake George Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
"Sailing in Narrows" is a 4x12 oil painting on canvas by artist Rob Meyers featuring a water view
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cathy Diefendorf, "Hidden Depth", 36x36 Lake George Adirondack Oil Painting
By Cathy Diefendorf
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This colorful piece, "Hidden Depth", is a 36x36 oil painting on canvas by artist Cathy Diefendorf
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled (Mountain view of Schroon Lake) - Figurative landscape oil painting
By Cobi Moules
Located in East Quogue, NY
Landscape oil painting, "(Mountain view of Schroon Lake)," by Cobi Moules - Oil on canvas
Driven
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Paris Boating Lake in park Bois de Boulogne, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Gav Banns
Located in Yardley, PA
visits to the boating lake in Bois de Boulogne (the second biggest park in Paris, and 2.5 times the size
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Roses In Bloom By The Lake. Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
thick layers of oil paint until the flowers emerge as the finished item on the canvas. A lovely painting
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lake Side, Landscape, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Autumn Lake, landscape, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lake Werdenberg in April. Horizontal Landscape Paintings, impressionism, lake.
Located in Oslo, NO
the level of high-world painting. In this oil painting I was guided by impressionism to capture the
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Borrowdale English Lake District Large Signed Framed English Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Borrowdale
by Alan. B . Charlton (British, 20th century)
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 23 x 33
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,095 Sale Price
20% Off
Wisteria on Lake Somerville Texas Landscape, Oil, Impressionism Wisteria Lake
By Steve Parker
Located in Houston, TX
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Wisteria on Lake Somerville is contemporary oil landscape painting on canvas 36" x
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Killary Bay Leenane Connemara Ireland Antique Oil Painting Lake Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
century
oil painting on board, framed
Framed: 16 x 19.5 inches
Board: 11 x 14 inches
Provenance: Private
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,075 Sale Price
20% Off
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Lake Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact lake oil painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. There are many Impressionist, Contemporary and Post-Impressionist versions of these works for sale. You’re likely to find the perfect lake oil painting among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a lake oil painting to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, brown, black, beige and more. A lake oil painting from Erika Toliusis, Vahe Yeremyan, Agnieszka Zawisza, Karina Antonczak and Arthur Terry Blamires — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric. A large lake oil painting can prove too dominant for some spaces — a smaller lake oil painting, measuring 3.15 high and 0.1 wide, may better suit your needs.
How Much is a Lake Oil Painting?
A lake oil painting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,729, while the lowest priced sells for $210 and the highest can go for as much as $395,000.
Finding the Right Landscape-paintings for You
It could be argued that cave walls were the canvases for the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict and elevate natural scenery through art, but there is a richer history to consider.
The Netherlands was home to landscapes as a major theme in painting as early as the 1500s, and ink-on-silk paintings in China featured mountains and large bodies of water as far back as the third century. Greeks created vast wall paintings that depicted landscapes and grandiose garden scenes, while in the late 15th century and early 16th century, landscapes were increasingly the subject of watercolor works by the likes of Leonardo da Vinci and Fra Bartolomeo.
The popularity of religious paintings eventually declined altogether, and by the early 19th century, painters of classical landscapes took to painting out-of-doors (plein-air painting). Paintings of natural scenery were increasingly realistic but romanticized too. Into the 20th century, landscapes remained a major theme for many artists, and while the term “landscape painting” may call to mind images of lush, grassy fields and open seascapes, the genre is characterized by more variety, colors and diverse styles than you may think. Painters working in the photorealist style of landscape painting, for example, seek to create works so lifelike that you may confuse their paint for camera pixels. But if you’re shopping for art to outfit an important room, the work needs to be something with a bit of gravitas (and the right frame is important, too).
Adding a landscape painting to your home can introduce peace and serenity within the confines of your own space. (Some may think of it as an aspirational window of sorts rather than a canvas.) Abstract landscape paintings by the likes of Korean painter Seungyoon Choi or Georgia-based artist Katherine Sandoz, on the other hand, bring pops of color and movement into a room. These landscapes refuse to serve as a background. Elsewhere, Adam Straus’s technology-inspired paintings highlight how our extreme involvement with our devices has removed us from the glory of the world around us. Influenced by modern life and steeped in social commentary, Straus’s landscape paintings make us see our surroundings anew.
Whether you’re seeking works by the world’s most notable names or those authored by underground legends, find a vast collection of landscape paintings on 1stDibs.
Questions About Lake Oil Painting
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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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