Question 1

What is painted Mexican pottery called?

Accepted Answer

Although many types of pottery are produced by Mexican artisans, the most well-known painted Mexican pottery is called Talavera. Pueblo potters began handcrafting Talavera pieces out of volcanic clay in this style during the 17th century. Talavera pottery typically features bright, colorful motifs, such as floral patterns. Explore a selection of painted Mexican pottery on 1stDibs.

Question 2

What is abstract oil painting?

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

What are the key elements of Mexican folk painting?

Accepted Answer

Mexican folk painting has several key elements, including a use of bright colors and representation of natural beauty. Flora and fauna are common subjects. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted Mexican folk paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

How much are oil paintings worth?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

How much do oil paintings cost?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

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.

Mexican Oil Painting

Antique Mid-18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Paintings

18th-Century Mexican Spanish Colonial "The Mystical Lactation of Saint Cajetan"

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Martin SaldanaColorful Mid-Century Folk Art Oil Painting by Martin Saldaña, "Small Nude", 1960, 20th Century

Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Martin SaldanaMartin Saldaña 20th-Century Mexican Folk Art “Seated Girl and Hummingbird”, circa 1960

Early 2000s Landscape Paintings

Jennifer Wildermuth Reyes At the Beach, Mexico near Sayulita , Santa Cruz, California Woman Artist, 2006

Antique Late 18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Paintings

18th Century Spanish Colonial Mater Dolorosa (Our Lady of Sorrows) Oil Painting

1930s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

1930s Mexican Ex Voto Retablo – Healing Miracle After Fall from Church Tower, 1934

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Fengh VillalpandoMexican Contemporary Artist Fengh Villalpando - Az Ke Zuzeda (Make it happen), 2017

1960s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Benjamin Silva Massacre of Tlatelolco , Plaza de las Tres Culturas, Mexican Olympics, Rio MAM, 1968

1990s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Stephen BassoLooking South. NYC urban landscape Part Mexico city landscape melded together, 2001

1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Lucien C. VannersonWhite Sands New Mexico, Mid-Century Southwest Desert Landscape by Vannerson, 1962

1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Francis ChapinEarly Mexican City Scene by Chicago Artist Francis Chapin, San Miguel de Allende, Circa 1940

20th Century Naturalistic Portrait Paintings

Lou BeneschNaturalistic Cowboy Portrait of Jim Derrick Roidosa Downs Carlsbad, New Mexico, 20th Century

1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Francis ChapinEarly Mexican City Scene by Chicago Artist Francis Chapin, San Miguel de Allende, circa 1940

1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Francis Chapin1940s Mexican City Scene by Famed Artist Francis Chapin, San Miguel de Allende, circa 1940

Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Georges Lambert1950 s French Modernist Mexican Scene Man in Cowboy Hat City Square, mid 20th Century

1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Francis ChapinEarly Mexican City Scene by Chicago Artist Francis Chapin, San Miguel de Allende, circa 1940

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

John Austin Hanna"FRESH FLOWERS" MEXICAN FLOWER VENDOR GOING TO MARKET 51 X 41 FRAMED, 1996

1910s American Realist Still-life Paintings

Robert HenriNative American Still Life. Ashcan Painter - New Mexico Early 20th Century., 1917

2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Dorothy LamplAsian Mud Man w/ Copper Bowl, American Impressionism, New Mexico, Classical Art, 2015

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Carlos Orozco Romero Untltled Oil on Canvas

Antique Late 19th Century Mexican American Colonial Paintings

19th Century Religius Oil on Canvas

Vintage 1930s Mexican Other Paintings

Oil Portrait on Large Antique Oval Ceramic Artists Palette

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Paintings

1970s Latin American Art Flower Vendor Oil on Wood

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Edelmira Marquez Oil on board of young girl dated and signed

Mid-20th Century Mexican Paintings

1930s Picasso Rendering by Artist Ray Martinez "The Sculptor" Oil on Canvas

1990s Mexican Post-Modern Paintings

Large Oil on Canvas by Phil Kelly "Circuito Azul Grande" 99

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Urns

Olinalá Mexican Traditional Lacquer, Silver Leaf and Oil Painting Art Urns

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Pablo Picasso "Woman Reading" Rendering by Artist Ray Martinez Oil on Canvas

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Urns

Olinalá Mexican Traditional Lacquer, Gold Leaf and Oil Painting Art Urns

Mid-20th Century Mexican Other Paintings

Pablo Picasso "Lust of Life" Abstract Oil on Canvas by Artist Ray Martinez

Vintage 1950s Mexican Folk Art Religious Items

Original Mexican Retablo "Exvotos" Oil on Tin

Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Paintings

1946 Vintage Ray Martinez Oil on Canvas Rendering of the Girl before a Mirror

Mid-20th Century Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Harold HaydonA Colorful, Expressionist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Still Life Painting, 1951

Mid-20th Century Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Harold HaydonA Colorful Expressionist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Still Life Painting, 1951

Mid-20th Century Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Harold HaydonA Lively, Expressionist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting, "Still Life w. Lemon", 1951

Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Paintings

Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

21st Century and Contemporary More Art

Tomas Pineda Matus. The Deities of the River

21st Century and Contemporary More Art

Hugo Velez. Dancing in Paradise

Antique 1720s Mexican Wall Mirrors

Rare Pair of Spanish Colonial 18th Century Tortoiseshell Enconchado Mirrors, Per

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Sculptures

Martin Saldana
Colorful Mid-Century Folk Art Oil Painting by Martin Saldaña, "Small Nude", 1960, 20th Century

Martin Saldana
Martin Saldaña 20th-Century Mexican Folk Art “Seated Girl and Hummingbird”, circa 1960

Jennifer Wildermuth Reyes
At the Beach, Mexico near Sayulita , Santa Cruz, California Woman Artist, 2006

Fengh Villalpando
Mexican Contemporary Artist Fengh Villalpando - Az Ke Zuzeda (Make it happen), 2017

Benjamin Silva
Massacre of Tlatelolco , Plaza de las Tres Culturas, Mexican Olympics, Rio MAM, 1968

Stephen Basso
Looking South. NYC urban landscape Part Mexico city landscape melded together, 2001

Lucien C. Vannerson
White Sands New Mexico, Mid-Century Southwest Desert Landscape by Vannerson, 1962

Francis Chapin
Early Mexican City Scene by Chicago Artist Francis Chapin, San Miguel de Allende, Circa 1940

Lou Benesch
Naturalistic Cowboy Portrait of Jim Derrick Roidosa Downs Carlsbad, New Mexico, 20th Century

Francis Chapin
Early Mexican City Scene by Chicago Artist Francis Chapin, San Miguel de Allende, circa 1940

Francis Chapin
1940s Mexican City Scene by Famed Artist Francis Chapin, San Miguel de Allende, circa 1940

Georges Lambert
1950 s French Modernist Mexican Scene Man in Cowboy Hat City Square, mid 20th Century

Francis Chapin
Early Mexican City Scene by Chicago Artist Francis Chapin, San Miguel de Allende, circa 1940

John Austin Hanna
"FRESH FLOWERS" MEXICAN FLOWER VENDOR GOING TO MARKET 51 X 41 FRAMED, 1996

Robert Henri
Native American Still Life. Ashcan Painter - New Mexico Early 20th Century., 1917

Dorothy Lampl
Asian Mud Man w/ Copper Bowl, American Impressionism, New Mexico, Classical Art, 2015

Harold Haydon
A Colorful, Expressionist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Still Life Painting, 1951

Harold Haydon
A Colorful Expressionist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Still Life Painting, 1951

Harold Haydon
A Lively, Expressionist 1950s Mid-Century Modern Painting, "Still Life w. Lemon", 1951

Tomas Pineda Matus.
The Deities of the River

Hugo Velez.
Dancing in Paradise

Frank Arnold
Bronze Sculpture “Surrender 8”, 2018

Michael Baxte
"Colorful Mexican Village Scene" Expressionistic Oil Painting on Masonite, Circa 1960

Michael Baxte
"Landscape Scene of Mexican Villagers" Expressionistic Oil Painting on Masonite, 1961

Michael Baxte
"Mexican Outdoor Scene with Figures" Expressionistic Style Oil Painting on Board, 1969

Michael Baxte
"Mexican Villagers Scene with Man on a Horse" Expressionistic Style Oil Painting, Mid-20th Century

Michael Baxte
"Mexican Landscape Scene of Mother with Children" Expressionistic Style Painting, 1962

Angela Wakefield
Black White Americana Painting of Ranchito Motel on Route 66 New Mexico USA, 2017

Michael Baxte
"Mexican Countryside Landscape Mountain Scene with Trees" Expressionistic Style, 1962

Michael Baxte
"Mexican Interior Scene Scene with Figures and Fish" Expressionistic Style, Mid-20th Century

Michael Baxte
"Mexican Landscape Scene with Female Figures and Child" Expressionistic Style, 1970

Michael Baxte
"Mexican Countryside Landscape Scene with Trees on Hills" Expressionistic Style, 1963

Michael Baxte
"Mexican Landscape Water Scene with Figures and Boat" Expressionistic Style, Mid-20th Century

Severo Amador
Severo Amador (1886 - 1931) Yarda de la Corte Mexico Oil Painting on Panel 1920, 1920

Mary Laughlin
Oil Painting of Figures in Market Scene, Mexico, 1965, 1965

Alex Lazard
"Tiferet" Abstract Expressionist Mexican Painting Mixed Media Oil on Linoleum, 2017

Jose Maria de Servin
Mexican Abstract Oil Painting on Burlap "Pair of Horses"