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"Haitian Sails" - Abstracted Seascape
By Louise Hahn Fletcher
Located in Soquel, CA
and dated lower right corner "LHF" '65. Signed and titled on verso "Louise H. Fletcher - Haitian Sails
Category
1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Evening Sails, Oil Painting
By Jesse Aldana
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oil painting, blueEvening SailsJesse AldanaOil painting on stretched canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Bright Summer Time Landscape Nautical Sail Boats Thick Impasto French Oil
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Summer Time
by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
stamped verso
oil painting on canvas, unframed
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary Blue Harbour Scene Painting with Boats
Evening Sail
by Capdevia
By Capdevia
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Evening Sail' by Capdevia is a vibrant and bold contemporary seascape painting, depicting sail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Sausalito" Harbor and Angel Island Mountains - Sail Boats - Oil on Canvas 1963
Located in Soquel, CA
"Sausalito" Harbor and Angel Island Mountains - Boats Oil on Canvas 1963
Detailed and exceptional
Category
1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Setting Sail" 20th Century European Impressionist Boats on Dock Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A masterful oil painting depicting a European harbor scene with the town buildings in the
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid Century San Francisco Sails
By Irene Pattinson
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful mid century abstract expressionist painting in cool blue and green tones by Irene
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sunset Sail by John Hammerstad
By John Hammerstad
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist seascape with sailboats at sunset by John Hammerstad (1842 - 1925). Oil on canvas
Category
1890s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Day Sail off Coatue, Nantucket
By Louis Guarnaccia
Located in Greenwich, CT
Two sailboats of the coast of Nantucket
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Sail Boat on Rolling Waves with Moonlit Sky - Vintage Oil by British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Sail Boat on Rolling Waves with Moonlit Sky - Vintage Oil by British Artist, David James. Dramatic
Category
1970s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Kids Playing at the Beach" Impressionist Oil Paint with Sail Boats and Figures
By Niek van der Plas
Located in New York, NY
passion for outdoor genre paintings. A wonderfully rich beach scene depicting figures in the sand with
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Kids Playing at the Beach" Impressionist Oil Paint with Sail Boats and Figures
By Niek van der Plas
Located in New York, NY
Plas's true passion for outdoor genre paintings. A beautifully rich beach scene depicting kids playing in
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Sunset Sail by Alexander Charles Stuart
By Alexander Charles Stuart
Located in Buffalo, NY
Realist seascape with a sunset by Alexander Charles Stuart (1831-1898). Oil on board, circa 1870
Category
1870s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sloop at Full Sail - Nautical Seascape
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous realist nautical seascape of Olympic sloop at full sail by attributed to L. Raymond Jones
Category
1920s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
"A Day at the Beach" Impressionist Scene with Sail Boats and Figures Painting
By Niek van der Plas
Located in New York, NY
is a remarkable display of Van der Plas's true passion for outdoor genre paintings. A wonderfully
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
19th Century Oil on Wood Panel British Coastal Landscape Fisherman Distant Sails
Located in Stockholm, SE
This captivating 19th century oil painting on wood panel depicts a serene coastal landscape
Category
Early 19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Tropical Island Men Preparing to Set Sail
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5070 Antique oil painting men on tropical island setting sail
Category
1940s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Setting Sail in Connecticut by George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist view of sailboats by George Nelson (1887 - 1978). Oil on board, circa 1930. Signed
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Sailing Ship with White Sails" Oil on Board, Mid-20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Unknown artist, mid-20th century.
Sailing ship with white sails.
Oil on board.
In very good
Category
Mid-20th Century European Paintings
Christian Benjamin Olsen ‘Denmark’ Three Master under Sail, Oil on Canvas
Located in København, Copenhagen
Christian Benjamin Olsen (Denmark): Three master under sail in high sea. Danish flag.
Oil on
Category
Antique Early 1900s Danish Paintings
Contemporary Vibrant Seascape
Distant Sails
by Losada Romeu
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Distant Sails'' is a fabulously warm and inviting piece that would bring the beach inside your own
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Vintage Sailboat Under Full Sails in Open Waters
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5193 American Modernist Sailboat at Full Mast Inscribed on back
Proud Little Coaster John Chancelor"
Gilt frame Image size 16.5x23"
Signed Ranrd 1996
Category
1990s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Painter Georges Dayez Oil on Canvas, circa 1950s, Sails at Venice
By Georges Dayez
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Abstract oil on canvas by Georges Dayez (1907-1991).
Nicely framed painting in excellent condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Paintings
Paddlewheel Steamer and Sail Boat on the Hudson River
Located in Wiscasett, ME
Great Hudson River Valley School painting featuring all the elements that you would hope to find
Category
19th Century Folk Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Victorian English Steam and sail ships on the Thames, London
Located in Woodbury, CT
painting. He exhibited at the Abbey Gallery and the Walker Galleries in London.
This is an oil on canvas
Category
1880s Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
TOY SAIL PIRATES BOATS..Yuri Krotov Contempary Russian Impressionist unframed
By Yuri Krotov
Located in Pollenca, Illes Baleares
Academic Art Institute named after V.I. Surikov.
His style of impressionist painting blossomed on trips to
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sunset Sail - Framed Coastal Fantasy Landscape Painting on Handmade Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
celebrates the bond between humans and the Earth. She oscillates between oil painting and mixed media, with a
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Mixed Media, Handmade Paper
Sail Boat Races Sausalito, Mid Century Modern Abstract Geometric Seascape
By Ray Mathewson
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid-Century Modern abstract geometric composition of pastel colored sailboats on a black background, with beautiful abstracted colorful reflections, gathering in Bay Area Sausalito H...
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Vintage Pastel Landscape - Bright Sails
By M. Guillaumey
Located in Houston, TX
Oil pastel landscape with spectacular use of color, features a historic building overlooking a
Category
1960s Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Paper
Sailboats Fishing off the Eastport Maine Coast - Fishermen - Sailing Sail Boat
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, George Ennis was an easel painter known for his Oil paintings
Category
1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Original Nautical Oil Painting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Colorful original oil painting of multiple sail boats.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
19th Century China Trade Tea Clipper in full sail at Sea, sailing
Located in Woodbury, CT
19th century China Trade Tea Clipper at Sea in Full Sail.
Owning in a 19th-century China Trade
Category
1880s Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
18th century Dutch warships at sea off with fishing boats in full sail
By William Anderson
Located in Woodbury, CT
quality. The painting is in amaxing condition having been recently cleaned and reframed. It is an oil on
Category
1780s Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fantastic French Impressionist scene of a sail boat on the Seine, Paris France
By Charles Bertie Hall
Located in Woodbury, CT
paintings are held in many collections throughout the world including America, England, Japan and China.
Category
1970s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Full Sail at Twilight by Hudson River School Artist J.B. Bristol (1826–1909)
By John Bunyan Bristol
Located in New York, NY
Painted by Hudson River School artist J.B. Bristol (1826–1909), "Full Sail at Twilight" is oil on
Category
19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Victorian English Steam and sail ships looking at St.Pauls on the Thames, London
Located in Woodbury, CT
painting. He exhibited at the Abbey Gallery and the Walker Galleries in London.
This is an oil on canvas
Category
1880s Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th century English Antique, sail boat on a river landscape on a windy day
By John Syer
Located in Woodbury, CT
right
The painting is a very interesting and high-quality English marine. The colors used along with a
Category
1850s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Sailing Towards Clear Skies" Realist Sailboat Oil Painting on Canvas Board
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he was greatly inspired when he was
Category
1990s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
"Sailing Across the Atlantic" Realist Oil Painting on Board Panel of Sailboat
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he was greatly inspired when he was young by Persian
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel, Board
"Sailing at Dusk" Realist Oil Painting on Canvas Board of Sailboat in Open Sea
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he was greatly inspired when he was
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil, Canvas
"Sailing on the Caribbean" Realist Oil Painting on Board of Sailboat in Open Sea
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
teachings. George is known for his pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he
Category
Early 2000s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Canvas
"Sailing on the Open Seas" Realist Oil Painting on Board of Sailboat in Open Sea
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he was greatly inspired when he was
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Pair Sailing on the Caribbean Waters
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
George Nemethy is known for his pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. In this piece we can
Category
Early 2000s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Sailing on the Pacific
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
George Nemethy is known for his pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. In this piece we can
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Sailing at Dawn
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
George Nemethy is known for his pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. In this piece, we can
Category
Early 2000s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Sailing Westward
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
George Nemethy is known for his pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. In this highly detailed
Category
Early 2000s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil, Canvas
Sailing After the Storm
By George Nemethy
Located in Wiscasett, ME
pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he was greatly inspired when he was
Category
20th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fisherman and Sail
By Nicholas Turner
Located in London, GB
A dreamlike harbour scene with two boats, a figure and a sail. The Palette is in subtle colours
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Fisherman with White sail
By Nicholas Turner
Located in London, GB
Oil on card
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fisherman with three sails
By Nicholas Turner
Located in London, GB
Oil on linen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Blue Cap and Sail
By Nicholas Turner
Located in London, GB
Oil on linen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Green Water, White Sails
By Frank Walter
Located in New York, NY
. Walter’s death in 2009 brought to light a remarkable trove of his paintings, sculpture, photographs, and
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Caribbean Sails
By Kay Bradner
Located in Mill Valley, CA
of painting, and incorporating the many techniques she had mastered, is uniquely hers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Aluminum
Sails and Sunshine
By Paul Balmer
Located in Boston, MA
Oil on Canvas, 2017
Signed by the artist on the lower right, front.
Unframed.
This is an original
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Duaiv * Sails of Colors * Original Oil On Linen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Artist: Duaiv
Title: Sails of Colors
Medium: Original Oil on Linen
Signature: Hand-signed by the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Lonesome Sail
By Kathryn Lynch
Located in New York, NY
Current Location: Chelsea, NYC
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Twilight Sail
By Vitali Miagkov
Located in Baltimore, MD
.
Vitali Miagkov now lives in the United States where he paints naturalistic still life paintings. He has
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$10,400
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- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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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.”
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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.