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Conversation, Acrylic Oil on Canvas by Contemporary Indian Artist-In Stock
By Sangeeta Singh
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Sangeeta Singh - Conversation - 24 x 36 inches (Unframed Size) Acrylic & Oil on Canvas, 2019 Born
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

A Conversation by the Bridge
Located in St. Albans, GB
David Bates A very traditional English oil painting by the highly collected artist David Bates. It
Category

1890s Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

A lady in conversation with a glove. 19th century oil on board. English school
Located in GB
A 19th century painting of a lady and a man in conversation. In a quiet, sunlit drawing room, a
Category

19th Century English School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Georgian Contemporary Art by Ramaz Chantladze - Conversation
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Ramaz Chantladze is a Georgian artist was born in 1960 who lives and works in
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Impressionist Sunlit Street Scene with Figures in Conversation
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
10.75 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condition: The painting is in good
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Conversation in the Theater - Expressionist Figurative Abstract
By Jane Voitle Mellin
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold and expressive large scale figurative abstract painting of two people conversing in a theater
Category

1970s Post-War Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Chinese Contemporary Art by Bao Hongyan - The Conversation
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas I think the growth of a person is not based on how you interact with others, but
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Balance Too - Statement Minimalistic Abstract Conversation Gold Contrast Large
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Balance Too Statement Minimalistic Abstract Conversation Gold Contrast Large BALANCE TOO
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Gesso, Canvas

Phone Conversation - 21st Century Contemporary, Expressionist, Men, Earth Tone
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

CONVERSATION UNDER THE ANCIENT TREE..Yuri Krotov.contemporary Russian artist
By Yuri Krotov
Located in Pollenca, Illes Baleares
State Academic Art Institute named after V.I. Surikov. His style of impressionist painting blossomed on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Early 20th C. Figurative Landscape - Conversation on the San Francisco Pier
By Gus Johnson
Located in Soquel, CA
Early 20th Century oil painting of men having a conversation on the San Francisco, California pier
Category

1920s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Masonite

"Sunset Conversation" silhouettes enjoy a beach sunset, red melts into the blue
By Larry Horowitz
Located in Edgartown, MA
“People sometimes ask me how I start a painting. Starting a painting is easy. I just put down
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"A Conversation About Insentience" - Surreal Oil Painting
By Daniel Bohman
Located in New Haven, CT
Daniel Bohman, "A Conversation about Insentience", oil on canvas, 40" x 33"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Conversation
By Patrick Pietropoli
Located in Boston, MA
, black. Oil and silver on canvas. Patrick Pietropoli was a teacher of political studies for several
Category

2010s Modern Paintings

Materials

Silver

Conversation
By John Carlson
Located in Cleveland, OH
John Carlson's paintings are observations and constructions of the human condition. He uses paint
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Conversation
By Hovik Kochinian
Located in Los Angeles, CA
going on on this painting. What kind of conversation, those who portrayed on the painting, are having?
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Conversations
By Luca De Gaetano
Located in Boston, MA
Oil on canvas 14 x 11 inches 2012
Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Conversations
By Danny McCaw
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Conversations 2022 12" x 9" oil on board (framed) He traces his artistic career back as far as he
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Conversation
By Elizabeth Awalt
Located in Boston, MA
20" x 24"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Conversation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kochinian Hovik was born in the Lori region of Armenia in 1953. In his youth, he exhibited great interest in the fine arts. He started attending art school at age 7. In 1972 Hovik gr...
Category

20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Conversation
By Louis Ribak
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Coming soon!
Category

20th Century Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

The Conversation
By Daniel Cummings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
oil on canvas
Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Our Conversation
By Woolga Choi
Located in New York, NY
Painting of artist Woolga Choi
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Deep Conversations
By Danny McCaw
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Danny McCaw Deep Conversations 2021 24" x 18" oil on board (framed) Danny McCaw is the youngest
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Conversations II
Located in Westport, CT
through her painting. By experimenting with a process of layering color, she creates dynamic moments of
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Conversation
Located in Paris, FR
Lino Melano (1924-1979) Franco-Italian School The Conversation Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 52x38cm
Category

1960s Cubist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic Polymer, Oil

The Conversation
By Frances McCormack
Located in Ketchum, ID
design. Each painting acts as a container where the lush nature of oil paint takes over. Impulsive and
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Wood Panel

A Conversation
By Simon Balyon
Located in Red Bank, NJ
connoisseurs and collectors alike collect Balyon’s paintings.
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Conversation
By Tim Craighead
Located in Mill Valley, CA
non­objective painting. Both serve as a matrix for what are essentially autobiographical works. Craighead is
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Alkyd

The Conversation
By Diana Kurz
Located in East Hampton, NY
Diana Kurz (b. 1938) was born into a wealthy Austrian-Jewish family whose business was Aryanized after the Anschluss forcing the family to flee, first to Spain, then across Europe, a...
Category

1960s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Alien Conversation #8
By Terry Thompson
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary and abstract painting by artist, Terry Thompson. Oil on canvas. A great living space
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Alien Conversation #1
By Terry Thompson
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary and abstract painting by artist, Terry Thompson. Oil on canvas. A great living space
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Alien Conversation #7
By Terry Thompson
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary and abstract painting by artist, Terry Thompson. Oil on canvas. A great living space
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Alien Conversation #11
By Terry Thompson
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary and abstract painting by artist, Terry Thompson. Oil on canvas. A great living space
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

La conversation (Folegandros)
By Guy Bardone
Located in Long Island City, NY
Scene of Greece by French artist
Category

1990s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Conversation (#4)
By Christine Frerichs
Located in Culver City, CA
Los Angeles Times, and published in New American Paintings. She received her MFA from UC Riverside in
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Imaginary Conversations With Others
By Tomory Dodge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
oil on canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

A little less Conversation
By John Paul Fauves
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Figurative Art / Pop and Contemporary Pop / Oil Painting John Paul Fauves (b.1980) is a Costa
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil

UNTITLED (TWO WOMEN IN CONVERSATION)
By Schlomo Schwartz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Genre: Modern Subject: Abstract Medium: Oil Surface: Canvas Dimensions w/Frame: 36 3/4" x 30 3/4" x
Category

20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Dangling Conversations (Pink, Orange, Beige, Abstract Expressionist Painting)
By Jill S. Krutick
Located in Miami, FL
both oils and acrylics on canvas. She is known for her series of paintings, which communicate through
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings a...

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

18th Century British Conversation Piece - Attributed to John Giles Eccardt
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
survivor from an age of elegance, is in fact a ‘conversation piece’ a type of informal group portrait
Category

Mid-18th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

18th Century British Conversation Piece - Attributed to John Giles Eccardt
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
survivor from an age of elegance, is in fact a ‘conversation piece’ a type of informal group portrait
Category

Mid-18th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Elegant company playing music and in conversation in an interior
By Dirck Hals
Located in Seattle, WA
Elegant company playing music and in conversation in an interior ca. 1640
Category

1630s Old Masters Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Conversation with a black capped chickadee No. 1, by British Artist Jamel Akib
By Jamel Akib
Located in Battle, East Sussex
sketched marks are often visible in the final painting and convey not only the vitality and potential of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Evening Conversation by Shray, Cubism Oil Painting, 2019
By Shray
Located in Naples, FL
media: acrylic, oils, pastels, ink, and watercolors. Her paintings express similar themes as her three
Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Watercolor

A Little Conversation, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Naoko Paluszak
Located in Yardley, PA
This is "A Little Conversation ", an original oil painting. This painting measures 30"x 24"x0.8
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Conversation - XXI century, Oil painting, Figurative
Located in Warsaw, PL
painting and graphics and graduated in 1992 at the atelier of painting. Exhibitions: Lublin, Sopot, Cracow
Category

2010s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Delightful Conversations, Abstract Oil Painting, 2021
By Usha Shukla
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary: This painting is part of the series "Silver Linings". This series is inspired
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Tea Time Conversation - Antique Signed Oil Painting
By Alphonse Neumans
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Fine quality signed 19th century oil painting by the highly regarded and well listed Belgian born
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bright Conversation , Large Transitional Colorful Landscape Oil Painting
By Ken Elliott
Located in Westport, CT
, pond, lake, water, forest, trees, woods, navy, blue, green, yellow, purple, pink, orange, oil paint
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Conversation - Contemporary Oil Painting, Black white silver, Figurative
By Katarzyna Zygadlewicz
Located in Warsaw, PL
Artist`s Bio: KATARZYNA ZYGADLEWICZ She graduated from the Faculty of Painting, Graphic Arts and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Conversations, Impressionist style orange interior painting, Oil on canvas
By Ekaterina Popova
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a stunning elegant, colourful orange and textured oil painting. Ekaterina Popova's intimate
Category

2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Mourning conversations - XXI century, Oil figurative painting colorful landscape
By Martta Węg
Located in Warsaw, PL
MARTTA WĘG (born in 1978) Martta Węg graduated from the European Academy of Arts in Warsaw with a special mention in 2002. Her first individual exhibition took place in Gallery Art P...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

1956 Mid Century Modern Swedish Expressive Oil Painting - Quayside Conversation
Located in Bristol, GB
QUAYSIDE CONVERSATION Size: 54 x 65 cm (including frame) Oil on board A charming and serene mid
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Garden Conversations, figurative oil painting of family in backyard, dog
By Ruth Shively
Located in New York, NY
"I work largely with the figure, concentrating on women. In awe of the strength women behold, I feel the need to express their character through my work. I can't explain how I choose...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

Conversation
By Arshak Nersisyan
Located in Sofia, BG
"Conversation" is an modern art in cubism and abstract line painting by the famous Armenian
Category

2010s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Conversation
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
"Conversation" by Gerald Purdy, oil on panel, 9 X 12 inches (framed size: 14 1/2 X 18 inches
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

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Oil Painting Conversation For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate oil painting conversation for your needs in our varied inventory. In our selection of items, you can find Impressionist examples as well as a Contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for an oil painting conversation may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right oil painting conversation is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes brown, black, gray and gold. Creating an oil painting conversation has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by John Evans, Danny McCaw, Elie Anatole Pavil, Yuri Krotov and Ekaterina Popova are consistently popular. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and canvas. A large oil painting conversation can prove too dominant for some spaces — a smaller oil painting conversation, measuring 6 high and 9 wide, may better suit your needs.

How Much is a Oil Painting Conversation?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — an oil painting conversation in our inventory may begin at $530 and can go as high as $28,881, while the average can fetch as much as $3,089.

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Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.

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Questions About Oil Painting Conversation
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.

    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    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.
  • La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021
    Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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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