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Birds and Animals, Flora, Mythology, The Black Swan by America Martin
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"The Black Swan"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
40 x 100 inches
42.5x 73.5 inches framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$22,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Self-portrait to the arcane thief Timothy Archer Contemporary art mythology blue
By Timothy Archer
Located in Paris, FR
Oil paiinting and oil pastel on paper
Unique work
Hand-signed by the artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel, Oil
Changing Rock II, Abstract, Mythscape Series, Mythology, Indian Artist"In Stock"
By Amitabh Sengupta
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Amitabh Sengupta - Changing Rock II - 60 x 60 inches (unframed size)
Oil on canvas
** This work
Category
Early 2000s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vishwaroopam, Indian Mythology, Mixed Media, Green, Red, Yellow, Blue "In Stock"
By Dharmendra Rathore
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
appearance in his work. The playful figurative paintings over laden with abstract swirls, strokes scribbles
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Aurora in white toga smelling a flower. Goddess of Dawn Mythology scene
By Jean Louis Hamon
Located in Miami, FL
Jean Louis Hamon artfully presents the mythological subject: Aurora the Goddess of Dawn. She is dressed in a flowing toga, standing on a large leaf and smelling the sweetness of a fl...
Category
1860s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mockery and Hate - Norse Mythology Still Life with Flowers and Animal Skull
By Matthew Cook
Located in Chicago, IL
Sköll and Hati may be among them. This painting depicts sunflowers and moonflowers, and the skull of a
Category
2010s Old Masters Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
"Orion" by Anna Pennati, pastel on black cardboard, mythology
Located in Milano, MI
This artwork is part of the series that Anna Pennati has dedicated to Homer's Odyssey, a subject very dear to her and one that she has tackled several times in the past.
These are s...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
"Icarus" by Anna Pennati, pastel on black cardboard, mythology
Located in Milano, MI
This artwork is part of the series that Anna Pennati has dedicated to Homer's Odyssey, a subject very dear to her and one that she has tackled several times in the past.
These are s...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
"Dancer" by Anna Pennati, pastel on black cardboard, mythology
Located in Milano, MI
This artwork is part of the series that Anna Pennati has dedicated to Homer's Odyssey, a subject very dear to her and one that she has tackled several times in the past.
These are s...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
"Green melody" by Anna Pennati, pastel on black cardboard, mythology
Located in Milano, MI
This artwork is part of the series that Anna Pennati has dedicated to Homer's Odyssey, a subject very dear to her and one that she has tackled several times in the past.
These are s...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
"Persephone" by Anna Pennati, pastel on black cardboard, greek mythology
Located in Milano, MI
This artwork is part of the series that Anna Pennati has dedicated to Homer's Odyssey, a subject very dear to her and one that she has tackled several times in the past.
is the daug...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
"Paride" by Anna Pennati, pastel on black cardboard, greek mythology
Located in Milano, MI
This artwork is part of the series that Anna Pennati has dedicated to Homer's Odyssey, a subject very dear to her and one that she has tackled several times in the past.
Paris of Tr...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
"Alchemy in rose" by Anna Pennati, pastel on black cardboard, mythology
Located in Milano, MI
This artwork is part of the series that Anna Pennati has dedicated to Homer's Odyssey, a subject very dear to her and one that she has tackled several times in the past.
These are s...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
"The birth of Venus" by Anna Pennati, pastel on black cardboard, greek mythology
Located in Milano, MI
This artwork is part of the series that Anna Pennati has dedicated to Homer's Odyssey, a subject very dear to her and one that she has tackled several times in the past.
Venus has b...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
Aphrodite
Located in West Hollywood, CA
with exceptional skill through masterful oil painting, Binder captures the smooth texture, subtle
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Green Horizon
Located in West Hollywood, CA
figurative art, mythology-inspired paintings, and realistic oil on canvas works that bridge classical
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Kore
Located in West Hollywood, CA
of mythology-inspired paintings, figurative oil on wood artworks, and realistic depictions of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
$6,500
Precencia Magica de una Serpiente - Acrylic on Canvas by H. Bermudez - 1985
By Henry Bermudez
Located in Roma, IT
strong interest in the visual representations of cultures and mythologies.
Bermudez realized this oil
Category
1980s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sensuality, Couple, Bengal Art , Figurative, Canvas, Indian Mythology"In Stock"
By Sukanta Das
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Sukanta Das : Sublime Love, Figurative, Mixed Media
Size : 36 x 48 inches
Sukanta Das says, “ I am primarily inspired by the human body and nature. I love to use subtle hues and ton...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Charcoal, Oil, Acrylic
Original oil painting by Robert Lemay MYTHOLOGY 7, CHARLIZE THERON
By Robert Lemay
Located in Banff, Alberta
he calls Pop Realism, reinvigorating figure painting with an exploration of modern culture. Uniquely
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Original oil painting by Robert Lemay MYTHOLOGY 15 AMANDA SEYFRIED
By Robert Lemay
Located in Banff, Alberta
a style he calls Pop Realism, reinvigorating figure painting with an exploration of modern fashion
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antigona - Oil, Canvas, Figurative, Greek Mythology, Multilayer, Transparence
By Henri Deparade
Located in Wien, AT
Giebichenstein" in the department for painting and graphic
In 1977 university diploma in painting of the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Seas Trees Mythology
By Barbara Grad
Located in New York, NY
Seas Trees Mythology, 2014-15
Oil on linen
56 x 60 inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Orest - Contemporary, Greek Mythology, Oil/Paper, MultiLayer, Transparence, Blue
By Henri Deparade
Located in Wien, AT
held in the colour blue.
In Greek mythology, Orest was the son of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon. He is
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Mother, Oil on Canvas, Nude, Figurative Art, Mythology, Signed
Located in New York, NY
“Mother” features an oil on canvas of a nude woman in a semi-crouching stance. The beautiful
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
The Birdcage II, Oil on Canvas, Figurative Art, Mythology, Signed
Located in New York, NY
"The Birdcage II" features an oil on canvas of an 18th Century styled woman lying down, with a
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Hylas and the Nymphs, Oil on Canvas, Gold Leaf, Mythology, Signed
Located in New York, NY
"Hylas and the Nymph" features an oil on canvas of a nude nymph being caressed by various partners
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Medusa– Mythologies, ancient Greek character, Medusa, figurative gradient, teal
Located in London, GB
which contains: oil, oil bars and glitter on linen. This figurative painting is part of ‘Goddess’, a new
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Glitter
Zues Me, Oil on Panel, Nude, Figurative Art, Mythology, Framed, Signed
Located in New York, NY
"Zues Me" features a drawing of a nude man with green hair and a woman from behind kissing his cheek. Drawn in Rebecca Leveille's signature style with an emphasis on a color palette ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil, Graphite
Chrysaor, Oil/Linen, Figurative Painting , Cuban-American Artist, Mythology
By Edel Lugones
Located in Houston, TX
Chrysaor is an oil on linen painting by Cuban-American artist Edel Lugones who lives in Miami, Fl
Category
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Helios - contemporary realistic mythology sun flying bird oil painting
By Mike Ellis
Located in London, GB
that I strive to capture a reflection of in these paintings. Imagery is combined with an assortment of
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Reclining Krishna, Mythology, Romantic, Oil Painting, Blue, Golden "In Stock"
By Wasim Kapoor
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Wasim Kapoor - Reclining Krishna - 60 x 36 inches (unframed size)
Oil on canvas
( This work will be
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Reclining Krishna, Mythology, Romantic, Oil Painting, Blue, Golden "In Stock"
By Wasim Kapoor
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Wasim Kapoor - Reclining Krishna - 60 x 36 inches (unframed size)
Oil on canvas
( This work will be
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mythology - Grape Thieves - Original Oil on Canvas by Emilio Sobrero - 1913
Located in Roma, IT
Mythology - Grape Thieves is an original artwork realized by Emilio Sobrero in 1913.
Original oil
Category
1910s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Dryad
s kiss Timothy Archer 21st Century Contemporary painting mythology
By Timothy Archer
Located in Paris, FR
Oil paint on canvas
Signed lower right by the artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Leda
The Swan - Orientalist Oil, Greek Mythology by Adolphe Ernest Gumery
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
A stunning oil on canvas by French orientalist painter Adolphe Ernest Gumery depicting the story of
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Golden Flute, Mythology, Oil, Acrylic, Charcoal by Indian Artist "In Stock"
By Shuvaprasanna Bhattacharya
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Shuvaprasanna Bhattacharya - The Golden Flute - 36 inches Diameter (unframed size)
Oil, Acrylic and
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil, Acrylic
"Nica" is the goddess of victory from Greek mythology
Located in Edinburgh, GB
On the right side from below and behind
Category
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ziggurat Plan - Abstract Arcane Mythology / Magical Realism: Mixed Media
By Russell Frampton
Located in London, GB
Artist, Musician, Film Maker & Lecturer, Russell Frampton says -
"This recent body of work is informed by my continuing research into the physical and metaphorical nature of archae...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold
Goddess Hera - 19th Century Neoclassical Oil Painting Ancient Greek Mythology
By Eduard Niczky
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘Hera’ by Eduard Niczky (1850-1919).
The painting - which depicts the Greek queen of the gods in
Category
Late 19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Perseo Oil Painting on Canvas Mythology Dragon Head Rome In Stock
By Giovanni Tommasi Ferroni
Located in Utrecht, NL
Perseo Oil Painting on Canvas Mythology Dragon Head Rome In Stock - Size 50 x 35 cm - Size with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French School of the 18th Century : Mythology, Bacchanalia - Oil on canvas
Located in Paris, IDF
French School of the 18th century
Mythology : Bacchanalia
Oil on canvas
Unsigned
On canvas 43 x 34
Category
Early 18th Century Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
17th century Italian Old Master painting - Europa and the bull - mythology
Located in Aartselaar, BE
17th century Italian Old Master painting depicting Europa and the bull
Titian painted the painting
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Huge Greek mythology painting -- The Start of the Race of the Barberi Horses
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
century
oil painting on canvas, framed
framed size: 48 x 56 inches
provenance: private collection, England
Category
Late 20th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Duet, India Mythology, Oil, Acrylic on Canvas Blue, Red, Yellow Colour "In Stock"
By Shuvaprasanna Bhattacharya
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Shuvaprasanna Bhattacharya - The Golden Flute - 30 x 30 inches (unframed size)
Oil, Acrylic and
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Mixed Media
Old Master painting: Greek mythology 19th C miniature copy of work in the Louvre
By Charles-André van Loo
Located in Norwich, GB
The perfect painting for anyone who loves the old master paintings in the Louvre, but cannot travel
Category
1870s Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Hera (Woman Artist, Post-Impressionism, Interior, pastel, Greek Mythology)
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A substantial Modernist figural oil showing a woman standing on a balcony behind a table bearing a
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
18th century French portrait - Young Woman with a Turban - Female Mythology
Located in Aartselaar, BE
18th century French painting related to the work "Young Woman with a Turban" by Jacques-Louis David
Category
Late 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Banaras, Holy City, Indian Mythology Art, Abstract, Acrylic on Canvas "In Stock"
By Tapas Ghosal
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
, including mind and emotions. Ghoshal’s paintings weaves an Antahkaran, creating structural spaces, sometimes
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
18th C, Baroque style, Mythology, Muses Erato and Euterpe with Amor and Swans
Located in brussel, BE
The painting copies a reproduction print after a painting by the French artist Nicolas Vleughels
Category
18th Century French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Adàn II - Original Acrylic on Canvas by Henry Bermudez - 1986
By Henry Bermudez
Located in Roma, IT
strong interest in the visual representations of cultures and mythologies.
This oil painting has been
Category
1980s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
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Mythology Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate mythology oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. There are many Modern, Contemporary and Impressionist versions of these works for sale. If you’re looking for a mythology oil painting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a mythology oil painting to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of gray, black, brown, purple and more. Finding an appealing mythology oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Wasim Kapoor, Shuvaprasanna Bhattacharya, Jean Louis Hamon, Dharmendra Rathore and Mike Ellis each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these — often created in oil paint, paint and canvas — can elevate any room of your home. If space is limited, you can find a small mythology oil painting measuring 19.69 high and 16.15 wide, while our inventory also includes works up to 88 across to better suit those in the market for a large mythology oil painting.
How Much is a Mythology Oil Painting?
The average selling price for a mythology oil painting we offer is $7,355, while they’re typically $850 on the low end and $112,000 for the highest priced.
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- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 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.
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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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- 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.
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