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August Resting, Leaning Forward on Bertoia Ottoman
By Andrew S. Conklin
Located in Chicago, IL
programs challenges the notions of depicting reality, Conklin believes images captured in oil painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
A 19 Century French Oil on Canvas Depicting a Girl Resting
Located in Tarzana, CA
A 19 Century French Oil on Canvas Depicting a Girl Resting
Circa 1890
Origin: France
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Paintings
Family of sheeps resting under Apple Blossom Tree
By William Baptiste Baird
Located in New York, NY
Barbizon Landscape, with a family of sheeps resting under an Apple Blossom Tree by William Baptiste
Category
Mid-19th Century Barbizon School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Harlequin at Rest - Paint by Sirio Pellegrini - 1974
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on plywood realized by Sirio Pellegrini in 1974.
It includes a beautiful wooden frame realized
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Plywood
Large Framed Italian Oil on Canvas, Shepherd Resting Near Flock, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The double molded edge and gilded frame original to the painting, the painting with minor areas of
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIII Paintings
"Saint Tropez" large sailboat rests at sea amongst other sailors
By Michel Brosseau
Located in Edgartown, MA
today,” says Brosseau. The French artist is known for his nautical paintings and draws inspiration from
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Raw Linen, Oil
A Rest in the Courtyard, Antique French Oil on Canvas, Charles Alexandre DeBacq
Located in Dallas, TX
Signed and dated “A. DeBacq 1849” (Charles-Alexandre DeBacq), this charming oil on canvas painting
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Traveller resting in a Landscape with Town in the Background
Located in London, GB
In a carved and gilded period frame. The painting is probably by a Northern follower of Viviano
Category
18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American Oil on Panel Cows Resting by a River, Shepard Alonzo Mount (Ame
Located in Long Island City, NY
Antique American oil on panel cows resting by a river, Shepard Alonzo Mount (American, 1804-1868
Category
Antique 19th Century North American Paintings
Materials
Paint
"Resting the team" - A plough team, with horses in a landscape
By John Frederick Herring Jr
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
John Frederick Herring Jr (1816-1907)
"Resting the Team"
Oil on canvas
Signed
Canvas size - 41cm x
Category
19th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Repos à la campagne Neuchâteloise - Rest in the Neuchâtel countryside
Located in Geneva, CH
Swiss painter
Work on wood
Gilded wood frame
41 x 50 x 3 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil on Canvas, a Resting Shepherd on the Walls of Rome, 17th-18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully painted, the shepherd taking rest at dusk upon the parapets of a Roman wall with Saint
Category
Antique 1690s Italian Baroque Paintings
"BOYS, IT
S BREAK TIME" COWBOYS RESTING AFTER RIDING MOUNTAIN RANGES. WESTERN
Located in San Antonio, TX
: Oil
"Break Time, Boys"
The following, submitted April 2005, is from the artist.
Born 1936
Don Prechtel
Category
1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
River Landscape with Travelers Resting Next to a Tree and Ruins.
Located in Stockholm, SE
facade and decorative paintings, Schütz soon painted landscapes and vedutas in oil. The Frankfurt
Category
Late 18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
English Huntsman with pony, Jack Russell resting after a days work.
By Henry S. Cottrell
Located in Woodbury, CT
Wonderful English painter of sporting scenes from the middle of the 19th century.
Category
1840s Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cattle watering and peasants resting by a stream, a cottage beyond
By Charles Towne
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Charles Towne (1763-1840)
Cattle watering and peasants resting by a stream, a cottage beyond
Oil on
Category
Early 19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Impressionist Fishing Boats at Rest in Misty Harbour Bateaux au Repos
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Signed: Yes
Size: 13 x 16 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board, unframed
Condition: The painting
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
A river landscape, with cattle and sheep resting before castle ruins
By Charles Towne
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
' lower right
Oil on canvas
26 x 30 in
Provenance
Private Collection, London
Charles Towne is the
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A river landscape, with cattle and sheep resting, a windmill beyond
By Charles Towne
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
' lower right
oil on canvas
26 x 30 in
Provenance
Private Collection, London
Charles Towne is the
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Resting in the Park - French Impressionist School, Woman with Dog in Landscape
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
A wonderful French Impressionist School oil on canvas of an elegantly dressed woman resting on the
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A classical landscape with figures resting on a bank before a viaduct
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Adriaen van Diest (1655-1704)
Classical landscape with figures resting and a gentleman fishing
Category
17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hay Gatherer at Rest in the Field by Francois Alfred Delobbe 1881 Oil on Canvas
By François-Alfred Delobbe
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hay Gatherer at Rest in the Field by Francois Alfred Delobbe 1881 Oil on Canvas
A beautiful large
Category
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
19th century Antique English Farm scene with cows resting in a landscape
By Henry Charles Bryant
Located in Woodbury, CT
Institution and the Royal Society of British Artists. His paintings are highly sought after today.
This piece
Category
1870s Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"The Last Catch" a vivid blue array of fisherman buoys resting
By Michel Brosseau
Located in Edgartown, MA
today,” says Brosseau. The French artist is known for his nautical paintings and draws inspiration from
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Bathed in Blue" soft clouds dot the sky, resting above the path to the sea
By Janine Robertson
Located in Edgartown, MA
residential installations throughout New England.
Eventually I changed my focus to landscape painting in oil
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Metal
"Brilliant" beige and blue oysters rest on a bright green backdrop
By Anne Harney
Located in Edgartown, MA
imagination. “I prefer to begin my work from life. My landscape paintings usually follow me into the studio
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Panel
"Moonlit Oysters" bright array of 6 oysters resting in a deep blue
By Anne Harney
Located in Edgartown, MA
imagination. “I prefer to begin my work from life. My landscape paintings usually follow me into the studio
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Panel
"Unravel" a realistic and close up view of the ship
s sail folded and resting
By Michel Brosseau
Located in Edgartown, MA
today,” says Brosseau. The French artist is known for his nautical paintings and draws inspiration from
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Edgartown Light" a folded sail rests against the spars in front of a lighthouse
By Michel Brosseau
Located in Edgartown, MA
today,” says Brosseau. The French artist is known for his nautical paintings and draws inspiration from
Category
2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Large French Oil on Canvas Floral Painting, ca. 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large oil on canvas painting with urn resting on pedestal with flowers in pale blue and orange
Category
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
"Red Dress" contemporary impressionist painting of woman laying in grass, Italy
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Red Dress" is a contemporary oil painting of a woman resting out doors, shielding her eyes from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Deep Reflection
By Robert Bolster
Located in Greenwich, CT
oil painting of a sailboat at rest.
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Lakeside Retreat
By Howard Carr
Located in Greenwich, CT
Landscape oil painting of three sailboats at rest nearby a villa on a lake.
Category
Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bay Street Yacht Yard
By Viktor Butko
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted en plein air in Sag Harbor, New York. This contemporary oil painting depicts sailboats at
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Beached Rowboat
By Tim McGuire
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of a single rowboat, resting on a quiet shaded beach. Across the water resides Sag
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Girl, Dog, Early Summer
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A large scale, horizontally oriented oil painting of a figure at rest in the grass, a dog beside
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rose
By Amy Florence
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Rose" is a small, horizontally oriented oil painting . A single rose rests on it's side, on a
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Giltwood Framed American Oil / Canvas Painting
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Giltwood framed Robert Philipp ( 1895 - 1981 ) American oil on canvas painting . " Girl Resting
Category
Antique Late 19th Century North American Decorative Art
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Thomas Frederick Mason Sheard, The Young Flautist, Watercolour
Located in Cheltenham, GB
continent and revelled in Italian architecture.
He produced an oil painting titled ‘Rest at Noon’, which
Category
Early 1900s Italian School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Group of Six Native American Chiefs and Warriors.
By McKenney
Hall
Located in London, London
of the original oil paintings survive (the rest having been destroyed in the Smithsonian fire of 1865
Category
1840s Naturalistic Portrait Prints
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Lithograph
Cattle Resting in Pastoral Tranquil Landscape Signed
Dated English Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tranquil Pastures
English artist, 19th century
signed & dated 1870's
oil on canvas, framed
framed
Category
1870s Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Dancer resting original oil on canvas painting
By Enric Porta Mestre
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
dedicated mainly to children's painting and still life, and the landscapes of his land in which his artist
Category
1960s Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Resting In The Pink Gardens. Contemporary Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
transposes onto canvas. Each painting is built of many layers of oil paint until Francesca is satisfied with
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Woman Nude at Rest oil on canvas painting
By Fernando Botero
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Woman Nude at Rest
Artist: Anonymous
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 39.37 x 31.89 in
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Resting Lion Painting Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Queens, NY
unframed canvas.
Scrapes at bottom of painting and chipped paint on right hand side.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
DUSK, IKUAPAN, Mexico. Laborers at Rest. Modernist Oil Painting
By Maurice Becker
Located in Surfside, FL
A sensitive portrayal of Mexican field laborers at rest after a day of work. Ikuapan (Uruapan
Category
Early 20th Century Ashcan School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Watchful Rest, Impressionist French Beach Scene, Oil on Canvas Painting
By Ewa Rzeznik
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Watchful Rest' is an Impressionist oil on canvas beach scene painting created by Polish-born
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Young Woman Resting on a Pile of Coats, Oil Painting
By Hadley Northrop
Located in San Francisco, CA
>Young Woman Resting on a Pile of CoatsHadley NorthropOil painting on stretched canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique French Harlequin and Resting Dancer oil painting by Longet
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5127 Antique French oil painting set in a carved wood frame
Image size 11.5x15.5"
Signed Longet
Category
1950s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Romantic French Antique Oil Painting Courting Couple Resting Pastoral Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Courting Couple
French Rococo artist, 19th century
oil on board, framed
framed: 10.5 x 13
Category
19th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Scottish Oil Painting Sheep Resting Tranquil Highland Loch Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Besides Tranquil Pastures
Scottish School, signed and dated 1912
oil on board, framed
framed: 18 x
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine 20th Century Oil - Resting Hound
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine 20th Century oil scene depicting a hunting hound, resting on the ground in a highland
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Soldiers Rest, oil on canvas
By Robert Alexander Hillingford
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Robert Alexander Hillingford
British, (1828-1904)
The Soldiers Rest
Oil on canvas, signed
Category
19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Scottish landscape oil painting of sheep resting near a Highland Loch
By Robert Watson
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Robert Watson
British, (1855-1921)
Sheep Resting, Sunset
Oil on canvas, signed & dated 1901
Image
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American Impressionist oil Female Resting Nude 1950
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3827 Impressionist resting nude textured oil painting in a gilt wood frame
Category
1950s Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
FINE 18thC ITALIAN OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING - FIGURE RESTING BEFORE SUNSET LAKE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
lake.
Medium: oil painting on canvas, period gilt framed
Size: canvas: 28 x 24 inches, overall frame
Category
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rest, Women Portrait, Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Ashot Muradyan
Work: Original Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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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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