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Second Conversation
By John Evans
Located in New York, NY
John Evans is a Boston based painter of seascapes, landscapes, and botanical gardens.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Conversation (3)
By John Evans
Located in New York, NY
John Evans is a Boston based painter of seascapes, landscapes, and botanical gardens.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Very Large Fine 18th Century Georgian English Conversation Piece Oil Painting
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
A very fine large 18th century English oil painting of The Hopkins Family from the circle of Johann
Category
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Conversation
By John Evans
Located in New York, NY
John Evans is a Boston based painter of seascapes, landscapes, and botanical gardens.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Conversations
By Kyle Andrew Szpyrka
Located in Stamford, CT
Oil on Canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton, Cotton Canvas, Fabric, Oil
Conversation
By Bernard Goss (1913)
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Actual size 12x16 framed 15"5x20"
Born in Sedalia, MI, Bernard Goss graduated from the University of Iowa in 1935. He soon moved to Chicago where he studied with George Neal and at...
Category
1960s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Topic of Conversation" Large Abstract Acrylic, Oil Pastels and Pencil Painting
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Topic of Conversation", 2020, 72" x 108". Oversized abstract painting consisting of acrylic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Watercolor, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil
Conversations about ballet
Located in Zofingen, AG
their thoughtful poses invite you into their world of dreams and discipline. This painting brings a
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1959 Mid Century Modern Swedish Still Life Oil Painting- Objects in Conversation
Located in Bristol, GB
OBJECTS IN CONVERSATION
Size: 50 x 62.5 cm (including frame)
Oil on board
A calm and contemplative
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Dinner Conversations, oil on canvas, impressionist, pastel, figurative, sunlit
By Ekaterina Popova
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"Dinner Conversations" is an original oil painting on canvas measuring 30" H x 24" W x 2.25" D
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fauves - The Conversation
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
A outstanding large oil on canvas depicting two young women in conversation, positively animated
Category
Early 1900s Fauvist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Conversation Piece" Orientalist
By F. W. Ayers
Located in San Antonio, TX
: Oil
Dated 1936
"Conversation Piece"
F.W. (Fred) Ayers. Vice President of Hughes International Tool
Category
1930s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Christian Julia (1921-1991) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Conversation
Located in Corsham, GB
A vivid mid-20th century oil by the artist Christian Julia (1921-1991) depicting a circle of
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
An Evening Conversation
By Édouard Leon Cortès
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Oil on canvas. Signed lower right. Framed dimensions are 26 inches high by 32 inches wide. This
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figurative Painting - Morning Conversations
Located in Bristol, GB
MORNING CONVERSATIONS
Oil on Canvas
Size: 62 x 82 cm (including frame)
An excellent mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sigrid Lund (1907-1970) - 1955 Oil, Conversation in the Doorway
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed and dated to the lower right. Presented in a wooden frame. On canvas.
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Conversation- 21st Century Contemporary interior painting of a Grand Café
By Flip Gaasendam
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Flip Gaasendam
Conversation
40 x 30 cm
Oil on Canvas
This painting is framed (included in price) 45
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
After Ludwig Passini (1832-1903) - Late 19th Century Oil, Earnest Conversation
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine late 19th century oil after the Austrian artist Ludwig Passini (1832-1903). The scene
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Conversation in a Farmyard, original oil on canvas, pointillist, late 20thC
By Eugène Bégarat
Located in Naples, Florida
This original, oil on canvas of a women and her children on a quay in Venice is a beautiful picture
Category
Late 20th Century Pointillist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
John Westall (fl.1873-1893) - Framed Oil, Conversations Before a Farmstead
Located in Corsham, GB
An idyllic genre scene by the British landscape painter John Westall (fl.1873-1893). Well presented in a gilt effect frame. Acquired with a second companion work. Signed 'J Westall' ...
Category
Late 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Conversation - Post Impressionist Oil, Figures in Interior by Jules R Herve
By Jules René Hervé
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
A wonderful oil on board circa 1945 by French post impressionist painter Jules Rene Herve depicting
Category
1940s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Conversation on the docks in Paris at sundown
Located in Paris, FR
The conversation on the docks in Paris at sundown :
Beautiful post impressionist French school of
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dialogue (Ancestral Conversation) -21st Century, Figurative, Mixed Media, Colour
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
customs of his Yoruba ethnicity. Oladimeji's works are in paintings (acrylics, charcoal, spray cans, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Oil
The Conversation, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
/>The ConversationChristopher GarveyOil painting on composite boardVarnished and Ready
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ray Stalje, Musical Conversation, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This 20th-century oil on canvas by Swedish artist Ray Stalje (b. 1947) depicts a group of figures
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hermann Bachmann, 1952, "Abstract Conversation", Oil Painting.
Located in Berlin, DE
Signed and dated lower right: H. Bachmann `52
Dimensions are with frame.
Frame slightly damaged in places.
Including certificate of authenticity.
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Plywood, Oil
Vintage Modernist Figurative Swedish Oil Painting - Crossroad Conversation
Located in Bristol, GB
CROSSROAD CONVERSATION
Size: 50.5 x 55.5 cm (including frame)
Oil on canvas
An expressive and
Category
1960s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Israeli Miniature Oil Painting Women in Conversation Judaica
By Avraham Goldberg
Located in Surfside, FL
fascinating conversations on the subject of creating and creation. Despite the difference in the artistic
Category
20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
“Conversation” Original Oil Painting by Irma Kusiani (aka Ilona Kustan), Framed
Located in Encino, CA
"Conversation" is an original oil on canvas by Irma Kusiani (aka Ilona Kustan). Impressively vivid
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Conversation
By Cathy Goodale
Located in Loveland, CO
Conversation by Cathy Goodale
Oil Painting of a myriad of birds
image: 16x20", 22x26" framed size
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil
Quiet Conversations
By Lacey Jane
Located in Denver, CO
Lacey Jane's "Quiet Conversations" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts the exterior
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Conversation
By Manfredo Borsi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Manfredo Borsi
"The Conversation"
Oil on Panel, Signed
Italy, C.1955
18 x 22.5 Inches
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Conversation at the Coffee city scape painting
By Michael Alford
Located in London, Chelsea
The original painting "Conversation at the Coffee " by Michael Alford is framed and ready to be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
The Conversation
By Elie Anatole Pavil
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
A fantastic oil on panel depicting an illustration of a conversation c. 1920 in the hustle bustle
Category
1920s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
“The Conversation”
By Albert Pels
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil on canvas painting of a figurative interior scene by the American artist, Albert Pels
Category
1980s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Conversations- 21st Century Contemporary portrait Painting of a man
By Tania Rivilis
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Tania Rivilis
Conversations
20 x 20 cm framed (included in price) 23 x 23 cm
Oilpaint on wood
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
CONVERSATION UNDER DAPPLED LIGHT
By Yuri Krotov
Located in Pollenca, Illes Baleares
during the sale of Russian paintings at the auction room Drouot in Paris, Thanks to perfection of an
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Conversation - Impressionist Oil, Figures in Interior by Elie Anatole Pavil
By Elie Anatole Pavil
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
A delightful oil on panel circa 1920 by French post impressionist painter Elie Anatole Pavil
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil Panel Tavern Interior Figures in Conversation
By Adriaen van Ostade
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
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Title: Tavern Interior with Figures enjoying a Drink and Conversation.
Medium: oil painting on panel
Category
Late 17th Century Old Masters Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Figures in a Cafe
The Conversation
By Elie Anatole Pavil
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
opportunity to acquire a pair of fantastic paintings by Pavil. Signed and dedicated lower right.
Pavil
Category
1920s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Conversation in the Streets - Abstract Figurative
By Rafael Bonilla Cortes
Located in Soquel, CA
Dramatic scene of several people in conversation by Rafael Bonilla Cortés (Indigenous Mexican, 1924
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
The Everlasting Conversation, abstract animal wire and oil on canvas, framed
By Fiona Morley
Located in Dallas, TX
Born in Hereford, England, Fiona Morley’s artwork is a combination of illustration and sculptural relief that is achieved with wire, as the line can be taken off the page and into sp...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wire
Conversation on the docks in Paris at sundown
Located in Paris, FR
The conversation on the docks in Paris at sundown :
Beautiful post impressionist French school of
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Conversation at Restaurant - Mid 20th Century Impressionist Pastel - Mason
By William Mason
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
Art and the Royal College of Art. Aside from painting he also taught at Scarborough School of Art and
Category
1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel
Gallant Conversation at the Foot of Venus, сirca 1830-1840.
Located in Firenze, IT
"Gallant Conversation At The Foot Of Venus Oil On Parqueted Panel, Circa 1830-1840"
Gallant
Category
1830s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
THE CONVERSATION LUXEMBOURG GARDENS PARIS, YURI KROTOV CONTEMPORARY RUSSIAN ART
By Yuri Krotov
Located in Pollenca, Illes Baleares
Academic Art Institute named after V.I. Surikov.
His style of impressionist painting blossomed on trips to
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Conversations of Floating Shapes, Coral and Mauve on Tan Background, Mid-Century
By Ryan Rivadeneyra
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Conversations of Floating Shapes" is a hand-painted acrylic painting on high-quality 300g paper
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Ink, Sumi Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper
Conversations
By Danny McCaw
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Conversations, 2019, oil on board (framed), 24 x 24 inches
ABOUT DANNY McCAW
Danny McCaw is the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Conversation
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
"Conversation" is an example of a painting that shows an ordinary moment in everyday life in the
Category
1970s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Conversation
By Alex Kanevsky
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oil on canvas
Category
20th Century Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Silent Conversations
By Jessica Pisano
Located in Atlanta, GA
oil on panel - 36 x 36
Category
Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Untitled (Conversation)
By Sarah Awad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Barnyard Conversation
By Wilhelm Schwar
Located in Nashville, TN
Painting is signed and dated lower right
There is a signed and dated landscape/sunset on the verso
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Gentlemen joined in conversation
By Pierre Tetar van Elven
Located in Veendam, NL
Signature
Lower right
Information
Van Elven was born in Molenbeek near Brussels on 30 August 1828. He was a student at the Amsterdam Academy of Fine Arts till 1846 and went ...
Category
19th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
What Conversation Looks Like
By Peter Bonner
Located in New York, NY
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Conversation with a black capped chickadee No. 2, 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
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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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- 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.
- 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 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. - 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.
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Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 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.
- 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 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. - 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.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
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- 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, 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.
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