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Rome, Italy realistic figurative cityscape of two girls and man on Roman street
By Stone Roberts
Located in Charleston, US
detailed realistic oil of two young girls on a street in Rome, Italy includes a man in the background
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lucien-Philippe Moretti (French 1922 - 2000); Portrait Of Young Girl with Red Ha
By Lucien Philippe Moretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lucien-Philippe Moretti was a French modernist artist, whose oil and watercolor paintings and
Category

20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a girl with two dogs, 19th century, After Sir William Beechey
Located in York, North Yorkshire
A stunning portrait depicting a young girl wearing a white gown,After Sir William Beechey (1753
Category

19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Eugene Guyard (French 1901 - 1970); Portrait of a Young Girl with Hat and Grapes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eugene Guyard (French 1901 - 1970); Portrait of a Young Girl with Hat and Grapes; oil on masonite
Category

20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

"Pensive" Oil on Canvas Haitian Painting 24"h x 17.5"w
By Franck Louissaint
Located in Haverstraw, NY
This original piece is a 24 "x17.5" oil on canvas painting of a young girl in deep in thought. The
Category

20th Century Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Girl Thinking, Expressionist Portrait of Young Woman by Philadelphia Artist
By Bernard Harmon
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Girl Thinking" is a painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon. The 40" x
Category

1960s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Fashion Girl, Expressionist Portrait of a Woman by Philadelphia Artist
By Bernard Harmon
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Fashion Girl" is an oil on board portrait painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter
Category

1970s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Girl at Desk, Expressionist Portrait of Young Woman by Philadelphia Artist
By Bernard Harmon
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Girl at Desk" is an oil on board portrait painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter
Category

1970s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Signed Oil Painting of Girl in Gilt Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oil painting of girl in gilt frame - a Lovely little gem signed M. Spiegelman - small and bold and
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Paint

19thc Victorian Oil Painting of Girl With Gold Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Victorian Oil Painting of Girl With Gold Frame, glass front gold frame. Wonderful life like
Category

Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Antique French Portrait Pastel Oil Painting of Girl Dog, 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique French portrait pastel oil painting of girl & dog. Additional information: Materials
Category

Antique 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper

Oil Painting of Girl by the River
Located in Atlanta, GA
Oil painting of a girl in a red dress by the river. Signed by Gihon, 19 th.c. American artist. In
Category

20th Century American Paintings

Vintage Oil Painting of Girl w/ Lunaria
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage oil painting of a girl with Lunaria with its original lovely decorative gold frame, signed
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Philippe Alfieri Oil Painting of Girl with Hat
Located in Miami, FL
Oil painting by Philippe Alfieri. A girl in profile wearing a hat. Includes carved wood frame as
Category

Vintage 1960s American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Being Shy, oil painting of girl in pinks and blues
By Lu Haskew
Located in Loveland, CO
Being Shy by Lu Haskew Oil 16x12" image size Young girl standing on a porch in blue skirt and pink
Category

Early 2000s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Mytography 133 figurative oil painting of girl from behind, blue background
By Elizabeth Lennie
Located in Edgartown, MA
northern Ontario and the aqua waters of the Caribbean. I work with oil paint on canvas, layering thin
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Grandmother s Chair, figurative oil painting of girl on a blue chaise
By Ruth Shively
Located in New York, NY
Each sheet of paper measures 24" x 18" "I work largely with the figure, concentrating on women. In awe of the strength women behold, I feel the need to express their character throu...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Mylar, Paper

End of the Party, oil painting of girl in black dress, abstracted
By Ruth Shively
Located in New York, NY
Ruth Shively artist statement: 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 wo...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Breeze after a Bathe - 19th Century Impressionist Oil Painting of Girls on Beach
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘A Breeze after a Bathe’ by Walter Duncan ARWS (1847-1932). The painting – which depicts three
Category

1870s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Summer 2019-6" oil painting of girl in pink swimsuit and blue/green background
By Elizabeth Lennie
Located in Edgartown, MA
northern Ontario and the aqua waters of the Caribbean. I work with oil paint on canvas, layering thin
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Dive In" oil painting of girl diving into pool with white bathing suit and cap
By Debbie Miller
Located in Edgartown, MA
made the transition back to painting full time. I’m fascinated with the human form and the way a
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Mora" Red oil painting of girl holding a rooster with a cracked egg on her head
Located in Edgartown, MA
paintings. We cycle between recognition and awe, comfort and intrigue, and we are drawn to revisit... one
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Pencil

Small English Table with Oil Painting Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
Small round table with oil painting of girl on a path by a lake.
Category

Antique 19th Century Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Oil Painting by Jean Baptiste Greuze "Portrait of a Girl"
By (Circle of) Jean Baptiste Greuze
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Jean Baptiste Greuze "Portrait of a Girl" 1725 -1805 Leading French portrait and
Category

1860s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Victorian Flower Girl - 19th Century Oil Painting Portrait
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
This is a fine mid-19th century oil on canvas depicting a young Victorian flower girl sitting with
Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Young Girl, Impressionistic Oil Painting
By Jacques Zucker
Located in New York, NY
An outstanding oil painting depicitng a young girl against a light blue background. The bright
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Asian Girl Oil Painting by Robert Philipp
By Robert Philipp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Robert Philipp, American (1895 - 1981) Title: Portrait of Asian Girl Medium: Oil on Canvas
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Curt Ruger, Portrait Study Of A Girl, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This late 19th-century oil painting by German artist Curt Ruger (1867-1930) depicts a young girl
Category

1880s Academic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Nude Girl - 21st Century Contemporary Oil Painting of a nude girl
By Cornelis Le Mair
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
because of his 17th century paintings. As a child, Le Mair already developed a talent for drawing. After
Category

1970s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Swimming 4 Contemporary Oil Painting of a Girl Swimming
Located in Utrecht, NL
essentially about that: the desire to lose yourself and become one with space. With her animal paintings the
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of 1870s Oil Paintings of French Girls
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1870s oil on canvas paintings of French girls. The true color of the paintings are shown
Category

Antique 1870s Paintings

Materials

Paint

Pair of Italian Farm girls oil paintings
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#5-335 Pair of Italian oil painting, framed. View entire inventory at
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

"Golden Girl" Oil painting of a girl in a yellow bikini jumping into water
By Elizabeth Lennie
Located in Edgartown, MA
Oil painting of a girl in a yellow bikini jumping into water. Water has been the backdrop to the
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1930s German Oil Painting of a Girl
Located in Berlin, DE
This 1930s oil painting is painted on wood. The Paintings has got very nice colors and a great
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Hardwood

Portrait of a Girl
Located in London, GB
In this attractive portrait painted c.1720 a young lady is seated in an Arcadian landscape. The mythical land of Arcadia was a place where love and happiness reigned and was a fashi...
Category

Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Montenegrin Girl - 19th Century Portrait Oil Painting of Orientalist Beauty
By Nathaniel Sichel
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘A Montenegrin Girl’ by Nathaniel Sichel (1843-1907). This large fine 19th century oil on canvas is
Category

Late 19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil Painting of Two Girls, France, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Oil Painting of Two Girls, France, circa 1900 Oil on canvas portrait painting of two girls with
Category

Early 20th Century French Romantic Paintings

Materials

Paint

"Surfer Girl" Oil painting of a girl floating on a surf board in teal water
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
In her paintings, Tracey Sylvester Harris presents a dazzling, iconic vision of the female form
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"My Girl" Small Vertical Framed Painting of Little Girl
By Nancy Franke
Located in Atlanta, GA
This piece depicts a young girl in a white dress with dark blonde hair pulled back with a white
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Board

Chinese Oil Painting of Young Girl Carrying Baby
Located in Dallas, TX
A realistically poised framed oil on canvas of Chinese girl eating rice with her baby sister on her
Category

20th Century Chinese Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Daughters of Robert Napier - 19th Century Oil Painting Victorian Girls Portrait
By Sir Daniel Macnee
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
all of the original antique oil paintings we sell it is offered in the very finest condition it can be
Category

19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Oil Portrait Painting of a girl 19th Century French Framed Oil on Canvas
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Antique portrait oil painting of a girl early 1800s framed oil on canvas portrait painting of a
Category

Mid-19th Century French School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oranges - 19th Century Neoclassical Portrait Oil Painting of Young Roman Girl
By Arthur Hill
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
century British and European oil paintings and are full members of both LAPADA (the Association of Art
Category

Late 19th Century Realist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Sleek Ponytail", Original Oil painting by Kelly Birkenruth of Young Girl
By Kelly Birkenruth
Located in Denver, CO
Kelly Birkenruth's "Sleek Ponytail" (2023) is an original oil painting on panel, measuring 6 x 6 x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Oil Painting of a Girl in Blue Dress
Located in Culver City, CA
Oil on linen, with original period frame.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Paintings

Materials

Linen

The Beautiful Sentinel - 19th Century Orientalist Oil Painting of Egyptian Girl
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
oil painting is signed by the artist and hangs in a gilded Orientalist frame. As with all the
Category

1880s Pre-Raphaelite Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modern Oil painting of Boys and Girl pointillism by Stevan Kissel
Located in Pasadena, CA
/ lived in California. He was known for his abstract modernist oil on canvas paintings. He attended Otis
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Wings" Oil painting of red headed girl with a green background
By Fred Calleri
Located in Edgartown, MA
, the figure resonates throughout each piece. While exploring the figure and representational painting
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Triple Threat" oil painting of three girls and blue and black swimsuits
By Debbie Miller
Located in Edgartown, MA
Oil painting of three girls in blue and black swimsuits and white caps. A Rhode Island native, I
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil Painting of a Young Girl, England 19th C
Located in Culver City, CA
Oil Painting of a Young Girl England 19th C. Oil on panel portrait painting with original
Category

Antique 19th Century English Paintings

Materials

Paint

Oil Painting of a Young Girl, England, circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Oil painting of a young girl, England, circa 1950 Oil on board by unknown artist includes custom
Category

Mid-20th Century English Paintings

Materials

Paint

Victorian Impressionist Oil Painting of young girl and 3 goats in farmyard
By William Lee Hankey
Located in ludlow, GB
Victorian Impressionist Large Oil Painting of a young girl with her three goats in a farmyard
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Late 19th-Century Austrian School, Portrait Of Two Girls, Antique Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This charming late 19th-century Austrian School oil painting depicts two blonde girls, probably
Category

1890s Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Morning in Barcelona Contemporary Oil Painting of a Girl in Barcelona, Spain
Located in Utrecht, NL
are the basis of her paintings. Her color palette is reminiscent of the Impressionist, but with an
Category

2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Portrait Of A Girl - Modern, Oil Paint, Portrait Painting by Ernest Neuschul
By Ernst Neuschul
Located in Brecon, Powys
Portrait of a Girl with Dark Hair, undated [circa 1964], oil on board, unsigned, Purchased from
Category

1960s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Portrait of a Young Girl" French Post-Impressionism Oil Painting on Panel
By Jacques Zucker
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts a whimsical portrait of a young girl with her hair curled up into a bun. The
Category

20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Early 19th-Century French School, Portrait Of A Girl, Antique Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This early-19th-century French School oil painting depicts a young doe-eyed girl wearing an empire
Category

1810s Folk Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Oil Painting Of Girl For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate oil painting of girl for your needs in our varied inventory. You can easily find an example made in the Contemporary style, while we also have 39 Contemporary versions to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an oil painting of girl 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 of girl is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes brown, black, gray and beige. Creating an oil painting of girl has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Elizabeth Lennie, Debbie Miller, Jacques Zucker, Robert Berran and T.S. Harris are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in oil paint, paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Oil Painting Of Girl?

The average selling price for an oil painting of girl we offer is $3,200, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $139,077 for the highest priced.
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  • 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.
  • 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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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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    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.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.

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