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Antique Oil Painting " The Old South During The Civil War" By H.D.Becker 1940
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1663 Over sized oil painting of a couple during the civil war.
Category
Vintage 1940s Paintings
Materials
Paint
"Central Park - Shakespeare Theater", Bogomir Bogdanovic, Oil on Board, Snow
By Bogomir Bogdanovic
Located in Dallas, TX
This original oil painting from Bogomir Bogdanovic is a perfect representation of his paintings
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Contemporary Minimalist Black White Oil Painting on Canvas, Couple in Seaside
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
through her paintings.
⬜️
The work is exhibited at Contour Art Gallery as part of the graduation show, in
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Spray Paint
Danish Mid-Century Colourfield Oil on Board of Houses and People in a Landscape.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Danish oil on board painting of couples making their way in a landscape, by Poul Møller. Though not
Category
Mid-20th Century Color-Field Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Apartment B-10(Couple Sitting on Floor Watching TV)" signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Apartment B-10 (Couple Sitting on Floor Watching TV)" is an original oil pastel drawing on a
Category
1990s Contemporary Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Found Objects
"After, " Large Odalisque Painting with Symbolic References
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Suffused with both sensuality and alienation, this large oil painting depicts a couple in the
Category
Late 20th Century American Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas
$2,625 Sale Price
25% Off
Superb French Louis XV Period 1790s era Trumeau Mirror with Oil Painting
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
XV curves. The upper panel is adorned with a romantic oil painting depicting a finely dressed couple
Category
Antique 1790s French Louis XV Trumeau Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
$2,796 Sale Price
20% Off
Carved Walnut Trumeau with inset Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French walnut trumeau frame with oil painting of a romantic couple and cherub in a meadow with
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Trumeau Mirrors
Materials
Canvas, Mirror, Wood
$2,200 Sale Price
21% Off
Louis XV Style Painted Romantic Scene Trumeau / Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
an 18th-Century oil painting insert depicting a romantic couple above a mirrored lower panel.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Trumeau Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood, Canvas
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
Middle Eastern Couple, Dancing, Impressionist Oil Painting
By Pamela Cawley
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Middle Eastern Couple, Dancing, Impressionist Oil Painting
by Pamela Cawley, British 20th century
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
$421 Sale Price
20% Off
Couple
By John Havens Thornton
Located in New York, NY
oil on canvas. Exhibited at the ICA Boston
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Couple
By Osamu Kobayashi
Located in Miami, FL
small, bold yellow and blue painting. Minimalist composition. Strong, directional brush marks.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sepia Oil Painting of Couple on a Paris Street
By Brian Fansler
Located in Geneva, IL
A unique sepia oil painting on canvas from a vintage photo of a couple on a paris street
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Couple Portrait Framed Vintage Oil Canvas Painting Man and Woman by Repka V.
Located in Kyiv, UA
Couple Portrait - Framed Vintage Oil Canvas Original Painting "Man and Woman" by Repka V. 1983
Category
1980s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Couple - contemporary, abstract, figurative painting by Tahnee Lonsdale
By Tahnee Lonsdale
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas
Tahnee Lonsdale’s paintings represent the newest direction in semi-abstract painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Couple I"
By John Haro
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary and figurative painting by artist, John Haro. Oil sticks on canvas. Modern and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Couple II"
By John Haro
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary and figurative painting by artist, John Haro. High Quality oil sticks on linen canvas
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Couple III
By John Haro
Located in New York, NY
Oil on Canvas
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$7,500
Indian Couple
By Susan Jayne Hocking
Located in London, GB
Oil, pigment and gold leaf on board, vibrant colours, depicts an Indian couple. By Artist Susan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
The Couple
By Sarah Awad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Golden Couple
By Jennifer Pochinski
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Couple (JT5)
Located in Sea Bright, NJ
Michelle Doll’s paintings capture quiet, intimate moments hinged on personal connections between
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Couple by Farmyard
By Martha Cahoon
Located in Hudson, NY
Martha Cahoon was well known for her decorative folk paintings featuring primitive depictions of
Materials
Board, Oil
COUPLE: VIOLET AND RED
By Deborah Zlotsky
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Presented by 'Kathryn Markel Fine Arts' for Market Art & Design
Strong color creates ambiguous spaces
Ref: 1018
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Couples, Helter Skelter
By Emil Hess
Located in Graton, CA
A lively and vibrant piece of many earth tones. Hess' palate in this painting is full of harmonies
Category
Late 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Couple in an interior
Located in PARIS, FR
Painting, oil on canvas
Signed and located lower left: "F. Steinmetz-Noris / München"
Painting: 65.5 x 56
Category
19th Century Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstracted Portrait of a Couple Late 20th Century Oil on Paper
By Schuyler Standish
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Late 20th Century abstracted portrait in oil is by Los Angeles artist, violin prodigy, and
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of a couple
Located in BELEYMAS, FR
Jean-Baptiste SANTERRE
(Magny en Véxins 1651 - Paris 1717)
Portrait of a couple
Oil on original
Category
1690s French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Framed French Oil on Wood Painting, Pastoral Scene of a Couple Along a River
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is a lovely French framed oil on wood paining in an absolutely gorgeous antique carved wood
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Paintings
Materials
Wood
Couple in the garden
By Carlos Orduña
Located in Los Angeles, CA
subject in unique fashion. Genre painting and portraits are also an important part of Orduña’s body of
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Couples Therapy (A Broken Relationship)
Located in London, GB
Acrylic, oil pastel, and speedball super black India ink on raw unstretched canvas
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic
"Love Me Like a Reptile" Painting by James Paulson, with Kissing Couple, Iguana
By James Paulsen
Located in Corning, NY
black and white image of a kissing couple. Paulsen composes the images he is using then paints them
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Couple in Green Park
By Jean-Gabriel Domergue
Located in New Orleans, LA
-Gabriel Domergue. Painted in the 1930s, it shows a fashionable couple enjoying an afternoon sojourn at
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Oil
Pick-nicking couple under the large tree
By Mari ten Kate
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Romantic style and worked in both oil and watercolor. He mainly made genre works and figure paintings with
Category
1850s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Framed oil on board of a couple with a music book.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Framed oil on board of a couple with a music book.
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Category
20th Century Paintings
Embrace, , 21st century, modern, nude, surrealism, couple
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Embrace, 2013
Oil on canvas
39 2/5 × 59 1/10 in
100 × 150 cm
Milan Hrnjazović is mainly a painter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Embrace, , 21st century, modern, nude, surrealism, couple
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Embrace, 2013
Oil on canvas
39 2/5 × 59 1/10 in
100 × 150 cm
Milan Hrnjazović is mainly a painter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Snake, 21st century, modern, nude, surrealism, couple
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Snake, 2013
Oil on canvas
39 2/5 × 59 1/10 in
100 × 150 cm
Milan Hrnjazović is mainly a painter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lovers, 21st century, modern, nude, surrealism, couple
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Lovers, 2012
Oil on canvas
39 2/5 × 59 1/10 in
100 × 150 cm
Milan Hrnjazović is mainly a painter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Night, 21st century, modern, nude, surrealism, couple
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Night, 2013
Oil on Canvas
29 1/2 × 43 3/10 in
75 × 110 cm
Milan Hrnjazović is mainly a painter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Postcard , 21st century, modern, nude, surrealism, couple
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Postcard from the Mediterranean, 2015
Oil on canvas
39 2/5 × 55 1/10 in
100 × 140 cm
Milan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sunset, 21st century, modern, nude, surrealism, couple
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Sunset, 2012
Oil on canvas
39 2/5 × 70 9/10 in
100 × 180 cm
Milan Hrnjazović is mainly a painter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Oil on Canvas " Le couple sur la colline avec leur chien"
By Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée
Located in Baltimore, MD
Oil on Canvas attributed to Louis Jean Francois LaGrenee (Fr. 1725-1805)
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Oil on Canvas Pair of Portraits of a Couple, Probably New York, circa 1810
Located in Alexandria, VA
This fashionable Federal era American couple appear to be in their original gilt frames. They were
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Paintings
John Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe. Love Couple Pop-art figurative celebrities art
By Oksana Tanasiv
Located in Norwalk, CT
for decades and causes a storm of discussions, controversy and various reactions.
In this oil
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
"Fisherman Returned Home" Oil Painting Alfred Guillou
By Alfred Guillou
Located in West Palm beach, FL
Gorgeous oil on canvas original. Painting depicts couple and child with lobster returning with his
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas
Chinoiserie, a couple on a boat departing from a shore where a child stands
By Jean-Baptiste Pillement
Located in London, Central London
Chinoiserie, a couple on a boat departing from a shore where a child stands
Provenance:
David
Category
18th Century and Earlier Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Louis XV Gilded Trumeau Mirror
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Louis XV gilded trumeau mirror with hand-carved onlay, as well as the classic oil painting above
Category
Antique 19th Century French Trumeau Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Glass
Couples
By Robert Freeman
Located in Boston, MA
With artist frame
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Oil Painting, Couple and Dogs on a Country Lane, signed Murray MacDonald
By Murray MacDonald
Located in Round Top, TX
Beautifully detailed oil on board of a man and woman on a country Lane with dogs playing at their
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Paintings
Royal couple, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
African royalties in action... they strike the pose. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
The couple, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
they're meant to be together, a love affair that will last until.. :: Painting :: Modern :: This
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Very Large Original Oil Painting Renaissance Couple
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
inches
Most unusual and interesting oil painting on canvas depicting this young couple in the act of
Category
Late 19th Century Northern Renaissance Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Couple - XXI century, Oil figurative painting, Love
By Iszchan Nazarian
Located in Warsaw, PL
the Faculty of Painting at Academy of Fine Art in Warsaw. He graduated in 1975 and 8 years later he
Category
2010s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Renaissance Couple Very Large Original French Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
inches
Most unusual and interesting oil painting on canvas depicting this young couple in the act of
Category
Late 19th Century Renaissance Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gustav Vermehren, Landscape With Older Couple, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This early 20th-century oil painting by Danish artist Gustav Vermehren (1863-1931) depicts an older
Category
1910s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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- 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. - 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 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, 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.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 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.
- 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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Only the best painter could suit the calculatedly extravagant Bertha Russell.
See Kent Monkman’s Magical Realist Take on Frontier History
With a solo show at the Denver Art Museum and a commission from the Met, the Cree Canadian painter has become an international sensation.
Yale’s Trove of British Art Is Back on View in a Refreshed Louis Kahn Building
After a two-year closure, they Yale Center for British Art opens its doors again, with all sorts of changes to its building and programming.
At 89, Artist Lucio Pozzi Is Reaching New Career Heights
The Italian-American’s 2020 abstract painting “The Hoe” personifies his “art of not knowing.”
The 1stDibs Guide to Types of Abstract Art
Get to know the key movements and artists who have influenced visual culture for more than a century.
With a Show at MoMA, Marlon Mullen Paints Pictures That Are beyond Words
The nonspeaking California artist is having a moment, with vivacious paintings that play on art-magazine covers as well as more mysterious abstractions.
The Vibrant Beauty of Orphist Art Supersedes Its Perplexing Name
This kaleidoscopic early-modern art style has long deserved another look. Now, the Guggenheim museum is doing just that.