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Oil on canvas after Christian Leborechet Vogel of two children reading
Located in Houston, TX
The subject matter of two adorable children reading makes this
Painting unique and desirable. The
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Paintings
Materials
Paint
Naturalistic Portrait of Two Young Girls Reading
By Oszkar Glatz
Located in Houston, TX
Domestic scene painting of two young girls reading from a book. Another figure sits in a doorway in
Category
Mid-20th Century Naturalistic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Marie Philips-Weber Oil on Canvas "Young Girl Reading a Book"
By Marie (Maria) Philips-Weber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marie Philips-Weber (German, 1845-1942) oil on canvas "Reading a Book" depicting a young maiden
Category
Antique 19th Century German Victorian Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Giltwood
Chinese Contemporary Art by Lexi Caiqin - Night Reading
Located in Paris, IDF
future creations. In the future, Lexi may try to use other media besides oil painting for the artistic
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Woman Reading, Early 19th Century English
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
English, Early 19th Century
" Portrait of a Woman Reading ", circa 1820-1825
Oil on Mahogany
Category
Early 19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pablo Picasso "Woman Reading" Rendering by Artist Ray Martinez Oil on Canvas
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Monrovia, CA
1930s vintage Ray Martinez oil on canvas rendering Of "WOMAN READING" Pablo Picasso.
1930s oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Evening Reading - Paint by Emile François Rouseau - 1910
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on board realized by Emile François Rouseau in 1910.
Hand signed, dated and dedicated by the
Category
1910s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
A Young Girl Reading a Book, Pointillist Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
"A Young Girl Reading a Book" is a captivating portrait by Swedish artist Gustaf Arnolds.
Arnolds
Category
1930s Pointillist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
$1,708 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Contemporary Art by Andrea Vandoni - The Reading
By Andrea Vandoni
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Andrea Vandoni is an Italian artist born in 1972 who lives and works in Novara
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Woman reading after Henri Matisse by Claire Ragueneau
Located in Soquel, CA
Woman reading after Henri Matisse by Claire Ragueneau
Impressionist seated woman reading a book
Category
1950s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Illustration Board
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Lady in White Hat In A Moorish Japonais Interior Reading
By Friedrich Fehr
Located in New York, NY
, reading In a Moorish Japonais Interior. Painting is very well done with Persian carpets and full of
Category
1890s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Middle Age Aint That Bad. (Retiree Reading a Book)
By David Rosen (b.1912)
Located in Surfside, FL
artist Phillip Guston, they experimented with new painting techniques and mediums. Art movements are
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Woman Reading in an Interior" Vaclav Vytlacil, Loose Brushwork Portrait
By Vaclav Vytlacil
Located in New York, NY
Vaclav Vytlacil
Woman Reading in an Interior, circa 1915
Signed lower right
Oil on canvas
16 x 20
Category
1910s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lionel Bulmer (UK 1919–1992) Oil On Panel Titled "Girl Reading Under A Curtain"
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Oil on panel depicting a young girl curled up on a window seat or bed, reading, partially hidden
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Masonite, Paint
Portrait of a Gentleman Reading
, Regency Dandy, William Blake, Royal Academy
By George Richmond
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
'Portrait of a Gentleman Reading' by George Richmond, RA.
Regency Dandy, William Blake, Royal
Category
1840s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Chinese Contemporary Art by Lexi Caiqin - Night Reading by the Window
Located in Paris, IDF
future creations. In the future, Lexi may try to use other media besides oil painting for the artistic
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Travel Guide. Seated male figure reading large yellow bird shaped canvas
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fantasies
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Tea, Reading" impressionist composition of woman at the kitchen table, Tuscany
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Tea, Reading" impressionist composition of woman at the kitchen table, Tuscany.
A woman sits in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Canvas
Woman Reading by JOZEF ISRAËLS - Dutch painter, Hague School, portrait art
By Jozef Israëls
Located in London, GB
Woman Reading by JOZEF ISRAËLS (1824-1911)
Oil on Panel
21 x 12.5 cm (8 1/4 x 4 15/16 inches
Category
19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"In The Reading-Room" for the article "Old New York Taverns"
By Howard Pyle
Located in Fort Washington, PA
-era men in New Amsterdam, engrossed in reading their newspapers in a communal room. The accompanying
Category
1890s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Mid Century French Original Pastel Drawing of Woman Reading in a Sunlit Garden
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mid Century French Original Pastel Drawing of Woman Reading in a Sunlit Garden
Artist
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel
19th Century, British, lady reading by lamplight in red tones by La Thangue
By Henry Herbert La Thangue
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A beautiful composition by the great British artist Henry Herbert La Thangue of a girl reading in
Category
19th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
An Intimate, Colorful Modern Portrait of a Young Woman Reading by Francis Chapin
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A Colorful, Intimate Modernist Portrait of a Young Woman Reading by Notable Chicago Artist, Francis
Category
1930s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Girls Reading in the Grass, Original book cover for "A Little Maid of Virginia"
By Sarah S. Stilwell Weber
Located in Fort Washington, PA
painting depicts two young girls reading an illustrated book, one tenderly cradling a doll. It's a charming
Category
1920s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Landscape Portrait of a woman in a garden, figurative painting
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Vintage Swedish landscape painting/figurative oil painting of a woman reading in the garden by
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Taisia Reading - 21st Century Russian Contemporary Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Singapore, SG
masters whose secrets he studied relentlessly. Like them, he loves painting masterful psychological
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Reading
By Gleb Savinov
Located in Torino, IT
MUSEUMS
Moscow, Tret’jakov Gallery
Moscow, The Ministry of Culture Collection
Moscow, Central Museum of the Revolution
St. Petersburg, Russian State Museu...
Category
1980s Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary Oil of Psychic Reading, Tarot Card, and Palm Reading Neon Sign
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Paper, 2020, Daniel Blagg, Oil on canvas, 38 x 58"
By meticulously depicting forgotten road signs
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Acrylic
Reading
By Roberto Gil de Montes
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Reading, 2015
oil on linen
15 x 20-7/8"
Roberto Gil de Montes is a bi-national artist of Mexican
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
French (?) Art Deco Oil Painting, Nude Reading a Book
Located in San Francisco, CA
The painter's subject is depicted in a moment of peaceful repose, reading a book after a bath. The
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Girl Reading- Original Haitian Painting On Canvas
Located in Haverstraw, NY
A framed 32"x24" oil on canvas painting of a young girl reading a book. The painting is in
Category
1980s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
signed M.H; Nude reading; oil on canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
signed M.H;
Nude reading;
oil on canvas;
40 x 30 in; framed: 48.5 x 38.5 in;
Category
20th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Woman Reading, Oil on Canvas
Located in Hudson, NY
A woman reading in an interior. Indistinct signature Ca[....]. Danish painter beginning of the 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Romantic Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Young Girl Reading
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A beautifully rendered, original, 20th century, oil and acrylic-on-canvas replica of the famous
Category
Mid-20th Century Naturalistic Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
$3,250
Reading Woman
Located in West Des Moines, IA
A historical woman sits reading in a chair with her face turned away from the viewer. Her shoes sit
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Reading Girl
By Richard Ranft
Located in The Hague, NL
Signed upper left
Materials
Board, Oil
Woman Reading
By Margery Austen Ryerson
Located in East Hampton, NY
This Whistler-like painting was probably painted by Ryerson when she was studying with Charles
Category
1910s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
norht by northwest, reading
By John Abrams
Located in Shelter Island, NY
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Reading in Bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reading in Bed
2021 Oil on Canvas 48 x 60 inches
This piece was exhibited at Keystone Gallery in
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Reading" Oil Painting On Canvas by Defonte Edmond Alphonse, 20th Century
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
"The reading" An early 20th century, (Ca. 1900/1905) oil painting on canvas by DEFONTE Edmond
Category
Early 20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Reading Out Loud
By Chris Gwaltney
Located in Park City, UT
, compiling multiple layers of paint and oil stick that show drips and various markings. Gwaltney’s paintings
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Woman Reading by Fernand Labat, Oil on Canvas Impressionist Painting Antique Art
Located in London, GB
A beautiful painting signed by Fernand Labat representing a woman reading in a rich interior. The
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Colorful and Blue American Contemporary Oil of Funny Sign Reading, "Drugs."
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Caduceus, 2011, Daniel Blagg, Oil on canvas, 80 x 60"
By meticulously depicting forgotten road
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Acrylic
Reading in the Shade
Located in Amsterdam, NL
and devoted himself to an impressionistic way of painting. In loose brushstrokes he creates balanced
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cubist Woman Reading Letter
By Erik Renssen
Located in Washington, DC
colorful, highly-finished, modern-style paintings.
Erik was born in beautiful, old Dutch village of
Category
2010s Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
UNTITLED (MAN READING A BOOK)
By David Rosen (b.1912)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Genre: Modern
Subject: People, Reading
Medium: Oil
Surface: Canvas
Dimensions w/Frame: 41 1/2" x 31
Category
Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Dutch woman reading a book, Carl Schmitz-Pleis, Oil paint/canvas, Impressionist
Located in OOSTERBEEK, NL
Germany, 1877-1943
Carl Schmitz-Pleis, originally Karl Schmitz (21 September 1877, Hennef – 1943, Düsseldorf) was a German painter.
Carl Schmitz-Pleis studied at the Düsseldorf Art ...
Category
19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Danish interior « Lady Reading in an Attic », Oil, Friis Nybo, 1914.Danish Sc.
Located in PARIS, FR
attic with paintings and plants. The rest of the room is rather dark. The scene is well representative
Category
1910s Feminist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Reading in an Armchair - Paolo Francesco Vignati
Located in MADRID, ES
The work represents a complex form of research and understanding of its own components.
She is depicted in an apparently sketchy environment and seems animated as well as she is twis...
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Nicholas V. Haritonoff, "Reading to Young Child" Oil on Panel 6 x 6 1/4 Russian
By Nicholas Haritonoff
Located in Dallas, TX
Small oil on board painted on location in Russia
Haritonoff studied at the Imperial Academy of
Category
Early 20th Century Academic Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Two children reading from a book
By Bernard De Hoog
Located in Veendam, NL
Netherlands with its capricious weather must be doubted, but it made Bernard de Hoog’s paintings hugely
Category
20th Century Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Painting of a Sailor and his family on a terrace, titled "Reading the Letter"
Located in Washington, DC
Best known for charming and elegant portraits and genre paintings, Adolphe Bonny received his
Category
Early 20th Century Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Early 20th Century Art Deco Oil on Canvas Young Woman Reading
By Manuel De Azpiroz
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
Art Deco - Art Nouveau oil on canvas depicting a young woman reading a book. Attributed to Manuel
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Lady Francis Bradley of Purley Hall Reading Berkshire England
Located in Leicester, GB
We are pleased to offer this stunningly beautiful three quarter length oil on canvas portrait of
Category
1960s Mannerist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Reading under a Mulberry tree in a Tuscan garden
By Marc Dalessio
Located in London, GB
after finishing the full course, he became an advanced painting teacher at the school.
Marc keeps a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ladies reading in a summer landscape, by Swedish artist, Johan Krouthen
Located in Washington, DC
photographer Svante Rydholm, who taught him anatomy, perspective, and probably the basics of landscape painting
Category
Early 1900s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century Academic Portrait of a Woman, "Woman reading a Book"
By William Oliver
Located in Washington, DC
William Oliver was a highly acclaimed nineteenth-century painter of genre and figurative scenes. His work consists of pictures that depict beautiful women often in rural and histori...
Category
19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate oil painting reading for your needs in our varied inventory. In our selection of items, you can find Impressionist examples as well as a Contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect oil painting reading among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add an oil painting reading to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of brown, gray, black, blue and more. Finding an appealing oil painting reading — no matter the origin — is easy, but Jacques Zucker, Claude Benard, Flip Gaasendam, Angelo Granati and Abraham Straski each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
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The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — an oil painting reading in our inventory may begin at $315 and can go as high as $85,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,725.
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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.
- 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, 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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- 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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In Denver, a major new retrospective reveals how the painter’s devotion to ordinary life — and his fearless shifts in style — shaped modern art.
The Real World Portraitist of “The Gilded Age,” Season Three
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.