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17th Dutch Golden Age Old Master Oil on Wood Panel Mythological Nude in Woodland
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mythological Figures in Woodland Glade
Dutch School, late 17th century
oil on wood panel, unframed
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Neoclassical Mythological Portrait of Pluto, "Revelation"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original oil and acrylic on wood panel neoclassical painting depicting
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Panel
Mythological Scene Various Classical Figures in Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
Medium: oil painting on board, unframed
Size:
board: 19.75 x 27 inches
Provenance: private
Category
20th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,363 Sale Price
86% Off
Continental Mythological Antique Oil on Canvas of Venus and Adonis
Located in Tarzana, CA
A 19th century continental mythological oil painting on canvas of Aphrodite and Adonis, after the
Category
Antique 1850s British Renaissance Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Large Mythological Painting of the Triumph of Venus, Circle of Nicolas Poussin
By Central School of Arts
Crafts
Located in Madrid, ES
Large mythological oil painting of the Triumph of Venus, circle of Nicolas Poussin, 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Baroque Paintings
Materials
Paint
Unknown Artist, Oil on Canvas, Nude Woman in Bed, Mythological Danae, 19th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Unknown artist. Oil on canvas.
Nude woman in bed. Mythological Danae.
19th century.
The canvas
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Apollo and Artemis, Mythological Figures Depicted in a Classical Pose
By Andrew S. Conklin
Located in Chicago, IL
. Andrew's passion for Dutch and Northern Italian Baroque painting is evident.
Andrew S. Conklin
Apollo
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Hebe with Zeus mythological nude by Eduard Buchler 19th Century
Located in Gavere, BE
Hebe with Zeus mythological nude by Eduard Buchler 19th Century
Hebe is the daughter of Zeus and
Category
1880s Pre-Raphaelite Nude Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
$12,332 Sale Price
20% Off
Mythological scene, study for the Prize of Rome 1864, French academism, Homer
Located in Norwich, GB
This rare mythological scene depicting the Greek author Homer on the island of Scyros. You will
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jason and Medea - Greek Mythological Couple Inspired Diptych of Love and Tragedy
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
. The paintings are framed in a simple walnut wooden frames measuring 21.5 x 17.5 inches each.
Richard
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Three Fates Confused by Edward Marecak, 1970s Modernist Oil Painting
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
Denver modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993). This large-scale oil painting on burlap reinterprets the
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$5,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Huge 1700
s Florentine Old Master Oil Painting Eros Triumph over Pan Male Nudes
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: very good condition - small scratch shown in photos
This museum quality 1700's Old Master oil painting
Category
Early 18th Century Old Masters Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century Oil Painting Attributed to Charles Meynier - The Death of Procris
Located in London, GB
Procris Painting, La Morte de Procris Painting, Mythological Oil Painting.
La Morte de Procris (The Death
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint, Paper
Late 18th Century French Grisaille Painting
Located in Rome, IT
Late 18th century French Grisaille Painting, oil on canvas.
Mythological scene with the Greek God
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Neoclassical Paintings
Materials
Canvas
17th Century European Painting, Struggle between Satyr, Pan and a Woman
Located in New York, NY
Oil on canvas, mythological painting of Satyr (pan depicted with goat horns) and woman portraying
Category
Antique 17th Century European Baroque Paintings
Materials
Paint, Canvas
20th Century French Two Panel Screen
Located in Nashville, TN
Two panel folding screen with oil paintings depicting mythological male figures. Back of screen is
Category
Early 20th Century French Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Silk, Damask
Sibyl , oil painting, figurative, mythological, bright, Venus, goddess
Located in London, GB
Sibyl is a painting made in 2023 by Ioana Baltan, and is part from the ‘Feast of the Immortals
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Birth of Venus, oil painting, figurative, mythological, bright, Venus
Located in London, GB
Venus, known as Aphrodite in Greek mythology, is a prominent and enchanting figure in ancient pantheons. She is the goddess of love, beauty, desire, and fertility. Her character embo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting Sketch for Mural with Mythological Theme
By Josef Svanlund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Oil painting on canvas, signed and dated Josef Svanlund -14.
Sketch for mural with mythological
Category
Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Paintings
17th Century Ancient Oil Painting on Canvas, Mythological Scene
Located in PALERMO, IT
Ancient oil painting on canvas depicting the symposium of the Gods.
This important seventeenth
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
" Mythological Characters "
By Jonas Akerstrom
Located in Madrid, ES
"Jonas Akerstrom (1759/1795) "Mythological Characters""
"Mythological Characters" Frame of the
Category
18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mythological Scene, after Oil Painting by Neoclassical Artist Carl Sohn
By Karl Rudolph Sohn
Located in Fairhope, AL
This large, Fine Art Masterpiece is a faithful yet nuanced reproduction of a "Mythological Scene
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Neoclassical Paintings
18th Century Italian Oil on Canvas Painting Depicting a Mythological Scene
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Oil on canvas painting depicting a mythological subject
By unknown artist
Italy, 18th century
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Mythological Scene with Dancing Faun and Muses, Stoppoloni Oil Italian Painting
By Augusto Guglielmo Stoppolini
Located in Rome, Italy
Augusto Guglielmo Stoppoloni (San Severino Marche 1866 - Gubbio 1936)
Mythological Scene with
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Melancholy- figurative, oil on canvas, mythological, women, Contemporary silk, f
Located in London, GB
'Melancholy' is a painting inspired by the friendship between goddesses Athena and Hestia.
In Greek
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
18th French Oil On Canvas Mythological Scene "Neptune kidnaps Persephone"
Located in Paris, FR
18th French Oil On Canvas Mythological Scene "Neptune kidnaps Persephone"oak frame antique
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Paintings
18th Italie Oil On Canvas Mythological Scene "Diana On the Undercarriage"
By Francesco Albani
Located in Paris, FR
18th Italie Oil On Canvas Mythological Scene "Diana On the Undercarriage School Albani FOR THE
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Paintings
Mythological Frame " The Queen Of Sheba" France 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
"Mythological Frame " The Queen Of Sheba " France 19th Century"
France 19th Century Mythological
Category
19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Zeus Frustration, Modern Art Portrait Oil Painting Canvas Blue Figurative Woman
By Rolando Duartes
Located in London, England
'Zeus Frustration' by Rolando Duartes is a beautiful modern figurative art, it is an oil painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Paint
Picnic At Mt. Olympus, Large Framed Park Landscape Oil Painting, Mythological
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
Picnic at Mr. Olympus, vintage 1970s semi abstract painting by Denver modernist, Edward Marecak
Category
20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Happy Arcadia
large mythological oil painting by Makovsky
Located in London, GB
This delightful, monumental painting was created by the famous Russian artist, Konstantin
Category
Late 19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Mythological Painting Wounded Philoctetes
Located in Vicoforte, IT
Great neoclassical Italian painting from the first half of the 19th century. Oil on canvas artwork
Category
1830s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Mythological Painting, 1670
Located in Vicoforte, IT
Antique Italian painting from the second half of the 17th century. Oil on canvas artwork of great
Category
1670s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Oil on Canvas Painting "Dancing Nymphs" Mythological Landscape Scene
Located in Firenze, IT
place in this joyful 19th Century antique oil on canvas painting featuring a mythological scene.
Dance
Category
19th Century Barbizon School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Mythological Painting, 1780
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting from the second half of the 18th century. Framework oil on canvas
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Mythological motive. Oil on canvas, 100х81 сm
Located in Riga, LV
Mythological motive. Oil on canvas, 100х81 сm
Jules-Gustave Besson (1 August 1868 in Paris
Category
1910s Naturalistic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
17th Century Italian Oil Painting on Canvas, Subject Mythological
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Important ancient oil painting on canvas of Bolognese school second half 17th century. The scene is
Category
Antique 1680s Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Mythological Painting, 1770
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting from 18th century. Oil painting on canvas depicting mythological subject
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Abalone, Plaster, Wood
17th Century Oil on Canvas Antique Italian Mythological Painting, 1650
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great mythological painting from the second half of the 17th century. The painting takes up a
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Mythological Subject Oil On Canvas 17th 18th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on canvas. In the scene, placed in the middle of the clouds, the protagonist is a young man who
Category
18th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"King, Shaman, (Fool)" Monumental Contemporary Mythological Triptych Painting
By Earl Staley
Located in Houston, TX
depicting a Southern landscape with rock formations. A small black mythological figure in a squat position
Category
1970s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Anubis Reimagined: Abstract Figurative Painting, Mythological
Surreal Themes
By Michele Mikesell
Located in Dallas, TX
This captivating oil painting by Michele Mikesell is a striking fusion of abstract and figurative
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Mythological Scene Oil On Canvas Neapolitan School 17th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on canvas. Neapolitan school. In the scene, a man runs, hiding his face from the rising sun
Category
17th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Mythological Painting Roman Charity
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting from the 18th century. Oil on canvas artwork depicting a historical
Category
Antique 1750s Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Mythological Painting Roman Charity
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting from the 18th century. Oil on canvas artwork depicting a historical
Category
Antique 1750s Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Mythological Painting Bathsheba Bathing, 1730
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting from the 18th century. Artwork oil on canvas depicting a mythological
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
17th Century Oil on Canvas Dutch Mythological Painting Vertumnus and Pomona
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique 17th century Dutch painting. Oil painting on canvas depicting mythological subject
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
20th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Mythological Painting with Frame, Signed
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful oil painting on canvas. Excellent pictorial quality. Signed by Sotti Santino an Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Georges Higuet (1892-1958) After Jacob Jordaens - Oil, Mythological Scene
Located in Corsham, GB
A finely painted dramatic early 20th-century oil by the artist Georges Higuet (1892-1958) after a
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
17th Century Italian Mythological Old Master Portrait of Medea Oil Painting
Located in Nottingham, GB
(framed) 50 x 59cm, oil on panel
Provenance: an important private collection
Good condition overall, ready
Category
Antique 17th Century Paintings
Materials
Paint, Hardwood
Neoclassical painter - 18th-19th century figure painting - Mythological - Italy
Located in Varmo, IT
131.5 cm with frame.
Antique oil painting on canvas, in a carved and gilded wooden frame.
Condition
Category
Late 18th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Mythological Painting Judgment of Paris, 1770
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting from the 18th century. Artwork oil on canvas depicting mythological
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Briareus - Large Mythological Figurative Surrealism Painting with Gold Leaf
By Gian Berto Vanni
Located in New York, NY
Gian Berto Vanni "Briareus" is a 50 x 40-inch figurative surrealism mythological oil painting on
Category
1990s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Mythological Scenes Oil on Board 17th-18th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on board. In the two scenes, some divinities are surrounded by nymphs and cupids during a
Category
17th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Mythological Painting Judgment of Paris, 1670
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique mythological painting from 17th century depicting the judgment of Paris. The Trojan prince
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Mythological Painting Bacchus and Love, 1660
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting from the second half of the 17th century. Framework oil on canvas
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Mythological Painting the Triumph of Galatea
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great Italian painting from the second half of the 18th century. Artwork oil on canvas depicting
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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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