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MARTIN GRELLE "Night Stop", WESTERN HORSES SHACK NOCTURNAL 24 x 36 CANVAS
By Martin Grelle
Located in San Antonio, TX
on Canvas
1978
"Night Stop" Nocturnal Western painting
Signed lower left
Biography
Martin Grelle
Category
1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"A FINE WELCOME" WESTERN COWBOY ARTISTS OF AMERICA 38 X 50 FRAMED NOCTURNAL
By Gary Niblett
Located in San Antonio, TX
" for New Mexico Magazine, and one of his oil paintings is in the collection of the New Mexico state
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Moonlit Houseboats at Greenbrae Lagoon- Rare Nocturnal L/S, Charles Rollo Peters
By Charles Rollo Peters
Located in Soquel, CA
"Houseboats in Moon Light", a rare early 20th century tonalist nocturnal harbor landscape scene at
Category
1910s Neo-Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Stretcher Bars
"Walking Up Adams", Cityscape, Urban Landscape, Night, Red, Oil Painting, 2019
By Chris Plunkett
Located in Franklin, MA
Chris Plunkett’s “Walking Up Adams” is a late night nocturnal cityscape oil painting on cradled
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Western Dreams, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
technique.Words that describe this painting: West, Wild West, cloud, night sky, night, nocturnal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Nocturnal Pigeon Point Lighthouse
By William M. Lemos
Located in Soquel, CA
Luminous painting of Pigeon Point Lighthouse, California by listed artist William M. Lemos
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Monhegan, Nocturnal
By John C. Traynor
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
“Traynor painting” by its brush strokes and unique feeling. Part of his success is connecting emotionally
Category
2010s American Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nocturna / Nocturnal
Located in Miami, FL
Eva Armisén’s works capture daily life and everyday people as something extraordinary, proposing a refreshing and optimistic look that carries us into a livable world full of emotion...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nocturnal Activities
By Charles Obas
Located in Haverstraw, NY
This is a unique artwork signed by the late Haitian master Charles Obas. The painting measures : 48
Category
1950s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Nocturnal Landscape
By Omar Rayyan
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Presented by 'Haven Gallery' for Market Art & Design
original painting
Ref: 1051
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
American Modernist Abstract Nocturnal Geometric Mid Century Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Image size, 20L x 20H.
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American Masterpiece Moonlit Nocturnal Glowing Landscape Original Oil Painting
By Hudson Mindell Kitchell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American oil painting by Hudson Mindell Kitchell (1862 - 1944). Oil on canvas, circa 1890
Category
1880s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nocturnal
By Anthony Thieme
Located in Milford, NH
A fine nocturnal landscape with moonlight on the water by Dutch American artist Anthony Thieme
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$28,000
Nocturnal Modernist Landscape Oil Painting by American artist Earl Sherm 1946
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original oil painting by American artist Earl Sherm depicting a nocturnal view of Lake Erie
Category
1940s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nocturnal
By Deedra Ludwig
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rather than re-creating a literal landscape on canvas or paper, I aim to express its essence in a rich and complex form of delicately painted organic subjects that float and trail ac...
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel
Antique American School Moonlit Lake Nocturnal Landscape 19th C Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American moonlit landscape painting. Oil on board, circa 1880. Image size, 21L x 14.5H
Category
1870s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nocturnal Landscape
By Arthur W. Tidd
Located in Buffalo, NY
You are viewing a beautiful original antique American nocturnal tonalist landscape by listed Ohio
Category
19th Century Tonalist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Nocturnal Landscape
By John Rummell
Located in Buffalo, NY
acclaimed artists to include, landscape painting for two years with Lemuel B.C. Josephs, John F. Carlson for
Category
Early 1900s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Gerry B. Gibbs - 1969 Oil, Nocturnal Country Landscape
Located in Corsham, GB
A bold landscape scene in oil by the artist Gerry B. Gibbs. Signed and dated to the lower left-hand
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th Century Oil on Panel Italian Signed Nocturnal Landscape Painting, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting from the first half of the 20th century. Oil painting on panel depicting a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Wood
Antique American Early Modernist Abstract Nocturnal Arctic Landscape Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted mid century abstract nocturnal winter landscape. Oil on canvas. Framed.
Category
1940s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
MCM American Modernist Large Abstract Expressionist Surreal Nocturnal Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on board. Interesting and rare
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Naive School 19th Century Oil - Battle in a Nocturnal Storm
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming nautical scene depicting ships battling the waves in the heart of a storm. The scene has a naïve charm to it, with the artist using a stylised technique to capture the boa...
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Nocturnal View of Naples Italy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Realist nocturnal view of Naples, Italy. Oil on canvas, circa 1880. Signed illegibly lower left
Category
1880s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Edward W Currier (1857-1918) Nocturnal Seascape
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward W Currier (1857-1918) Nocturnal Seascape. Oil on canvas board. 6 x 11 unframed, 8.75 x 13.75
Category
Early 20th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique GERMAN 19thC Oil On Panel NOCTURNAL MOONLIT SCENE VENICE LAGOON Italian
Located in Cirencester, GB
"
Medium: Oil on panel
Size: 39cm x 33cm inc frame
Condition: Excellent (one area of the ornate frame has
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Nocturnal harbor att. to Johan Barthold Jongkind - Oil on wood 27x22 cm
By Johan Barthold Jongkind
Located in Geneva, CH
Oil on wood sold with original frame.
Total size with frame 34x39 cm
Attributed to Johan Barthold
Category
1870s Dutch School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Late 19th Century Nocturnal Windmill Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful Dutch School nocturnal windmill landscape, by an unknown artist (American, 19th Century
Category
1880s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Raw Linen, Oil
Vintage English Signed Oil Nocturnal Street Lamp Lit Traditional Antique Shop
By Deborah Jones
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Deborah Jones (British 1921-2012), signed
Title: The Antique Shop
Medium: oil
Category
20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"MOONLIT POND" NOCTURNAL LANDSCAPE SMOOTH BRUSH
By Dalhart Windberg
Located in San Antonio, TX
written an instructional book titled The Windberg Techniques of Oil Painting, and two biographies of him
Category
1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Early 20th Century Allegorical Landscape -- Blue Nocturnal
By Claude Buck
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous nocturnal allegorical landscape with red-robed man titled "Blue Nocturnal" by Claude Buck
Category
1910s Symbolist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Plywood
Spanish Oil on Canvas Depicting a Nocturnal Gathering under a Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
In a period giltwood frame, circa 1830-1840, the group of villagers gathering at night in the glow of a lantern.
Category
Antique 1830s Spanish Neoclassical Paintings
Materials
Giltwood
Mid Century Nocturnal Spring Bouquet Still Life
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous nocturnal still life of a spring bouquet - tulips, anemones, and freesia - with a textured
Category
1960s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"LINE SHACK" 1964 MELVIN WARREN NOCTURNAL WESTERN COWBOY SCENE
By Melvin Warren
Located in San Antonio, TX
Melvin Warren
(1920 - 1995)
Texas Artist
Image Size: 18 x 24
Frame Size: 24 x 30
Medium: Oil on
Category
1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Auror Borealis, Alaskan Nocturnal View by Ellen Goodale 1934
By Ellen Goodale
Located in Buffalo, NY
executed with exceptional depth and color. A rare subject. Oil on canvas, circa 1935. Signed lower right
Category
1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
TEXAS COAST POSSIBLY BIG SHELL AREA NOCTURNAL SEASCAPE MOONLIT SURF
Located in San Antonio, TX
Size: 31 x 43
Medium: Oil
"Moonlit Texas Seascape"
Biography
Ulrich W. Fischer (1887 - 1970)
Ulrich W
Category
1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"DOCTORS OFFICE" WESTERN COWBOYS NOCTURNAL SCENE COWBOY ARTISTS OF AMERICA
By Melvin Warren
Located in San Antonio, TX
Melvin Warren
(1920 - 1995)
Texas Artist
Image Size: 12 x 16
Frame Size: 18 x 22
Medium: Oil Dated
Category
1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"POWDER SNOW MORNING" WESTERN ADOBE EARLY MORNING NOCTURNAL PAINTER OF LIGHT
By G. Harvey
Located in San Antonio, TX
Size: 24 x 36
Frame Size: 32 x 44
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dated 1996
"Powder Snow Morning"
G. Harvey
Category
1990s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American Impressionist Sunset Sailboat Luminous Nocturnal Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist sunset seascape painting. Oil on board, circa 1900. Unsigned
Category
1890s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
California Moonlit Coastal Beach Scene Framed Large Nocturnal Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist beach scene oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed verso.
Category
1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Impressionist Ashcan School Nocturnal Cityscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique original nocturnal cityscape oil painting. Oil on board, circa 1920. Signed illegibly
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
MOONLIT Antique SAILBOAT American NOCTURNAL Maritime Seascape OIL PAINTING
By James Gale Tyler
Located in New York, NY
Here we Have an incredible 19th Century Moonlit Nocturnal Maritime painting by James Gale Tyler
Category
1880s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Nocturnal Synchronisation, Tiger oil painting, abstract realism, layered texture
By Eric Robitaille
Located in Dallas, TX
"Nocturnal Synchronisation" is a contemporary large scale oil painting by Eric Robitaille depicting
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Moonlit Nocturnal River Landscape Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted American moonlit landscape painting. Framed. Oil on canvas board. Image size, 12H
Category
1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage American School Nocturnal Seascape Lighthouse Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract seascape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed.
Category
1970s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Modernist Abstract Nocturnal Cloudscape Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American modernist abstract landscape oil painting. Framed. Oil on board
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Impressionist Nocturnal Moonlit Seascape Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist nocturnal seascape by John Rummell (1861 - 1942). Framed. Signed
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Ashcan Street Impressionist Nocturnal Cityscape Burlington Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Burlington City. Housed in a great giltwood frame. Has the feel of a Hopper!! Oil on canvas. Framed.
Category
1940s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Antique American School Nocturnal Cityscape Nicely Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist nocturnal cityscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed.
Category
1910s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Female Modernist Nocturnal Cityscape Ashcan NYC Oil Painting
By Adelaide Morris Gardner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist nocturnal cityscape painting of New York City by Adelaide Morris Gardner (1881 - 1974
Category
1930s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Moonlit Luminous Nocturnal Lansdcape Signed Rare Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist moonlit lake landscape signed painting by Charles Frederick Tredupp
Category
1880s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Spanish Tonalist Moonlit River Landscape Nocturnal Rare Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique Spanish impressionist moonlit landscape oil painting by Agudo Clara. Oil on board, circa
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Spanish Tonalist Moonlit River Landscape Nocturnal Rare Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique Spanish impressionist moonlit landscape oil painting by Agudo Clara. Oil on board, circa
Category
1890s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American Masterpiece Moonlit Nocturnal Glowing Landscape Original Oil Painting 2
By Hudson Mindell Kitchell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American oil painting by Hudson Mindell Kitchell (1862 - 1944). Oil on canvas, circa 1880
Category
1880s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1914 American Impressionist Nocturnal Alaska Copper River Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
painting was created in 1914. It is of the Alaskan Copper River in a nocturnal setting.
Robert Van Sewell
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Signed American School Nocturnal Cityscape Framed Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American school modernist cityscape painting. Oil on board, circa 1950. Signed . Framed
Category
1940s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Nocturnal Street Scene Nicely Framed Modernist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very finely painted American modernist street scene painting. Oil on canvas board. In excellent
Category
1940s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
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Nocturnal Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of nocturnal oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of Impressionist, Abstract or Post-Impressionist versions of these works for sale today — there are 35 Impressionist, 7 Abstract, 7 Modern, 5 Contemporary and 2 Post-Impressionist examples available. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a nocturnal oil paintings that pops against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of black, gray, brown, beige and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Marguerite Blasingame, Tom Hamil, Frederick Leo Hunter, Hudson Mindell Kitchell and William M. Lemos are often thought to be among the most beautiful. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in oil paint, paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much are Nocturnal Oil Paintings?
Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — nocturnal oil paintings in our inventory begin at $400 and can go as high as $225,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,160.
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 Nocturnal Oil Paintings
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
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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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