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American Contemporary Art by Deardre Sullivan-Beeman - Tiger Girl
By Deirdre Sullivan-Beeman
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil and Egg Tempera on Linen Panel
17 x 17 x 3.5 in
Sold with a frame in grey color
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Egg Tempera, Panel
American Contemporary Art by Deirdre Sullivan-Beeman - Watering Can Girl
By Deirdre Sullivan-Beeman
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil and Egg Tempera on Linen Panel
Dimensions: 14 x 28 in
Dimensions framed: 20 x 34 in framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Egg Tempera, Panel
Beach Scene With Dog (Panoramic Oil Landscape Painting of Blue Ocean and Dog)
By Bill Sullivan
Located in Hudson, NY
37 x 84 inches
oil on canvas, unframed (thin wood stripping only)
Contemporary landscape oil
Category
1990s American Realist Landscape Paintings
"Maine Coast" Original Oil Painting from Set of Madam Secretary Dining Room
By Kelly Sullivan
Located in Lambertville, NJ
FingerSmear™ paintings, and her works hang worldwide. Sullivan's fine art oil paintings depict the human
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"House Refracted" Architectural Landscape Painting
By Stella Sullivan
Located in Houston, TX
Naturalistic architectural landscape painting of a house. The painting is signed and dated by the
Category
1970s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Waterlilies" After Nature Floral Painting
By Stella Sullivan
Located in Houston, TX
Stella Sullivan School of Art where she taught painting, drawing, design, and silk-screening during the
Category
Early 2000s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Phlox Near Monavilla" Naturalistic Landscape Painting
By Stella Sullivan
Located in Houston, TX
University of Delaware. She established the Stella Sullivan School of Art where she taught painting, drawing
Category
1990s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Landscape Up There" Naturalistic Landscape Painting
By Stella Sullivan
Located in Houston, TX
Sullivan was born in Houston, Texas. She earned her degree in architecture from Rice Institute (now Rice
Category
1970s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Norbert Sullivan Pugh - Framed 20th Century Oil, Lewes High Street
Located in Corsham, GB
Norbert Sullivan Pugh- original oil painting. Signed to the lower left. Presented in a decorative
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"God
s Eye #2" Symmetrical Red Geometric Painting
By Stella Sullivan
Located in Houston, TX
Red, blue and yellow tonal geometric painting with perfect symmetry. The canvas is framed in a
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"The Lickskillet Inn" Large Architectural Landscape Painting
By Stella Sullivan
Located in Houston, TX
Yellow tonal architectural landscape painting of an Inn. The canvas is signed and dated by the
Category
1980s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Portrait of White House" Naturalistic Landscape Painting
By Stella Sullivan
Located in Houston, TX
. She established the Stella Sullivan School of Art where she taught painting, drawing, design, and silk
Category
1980s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Impressionist Landscape Painting with Greens and Pinks
By Stella Sullivan
Located in Houston, TX
University of Delaware. She established the Stella Sullivan School of Art where she taught painting, drawing
Category
1970s American Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Refinery at Barbours Cut" Impressionist Landscape Painting
By Stella Sullivan
Located in Houston, TX
: Stella Sullivan was born in Houston, Texas. She earned her degree in architecture from Rice Institute
Category
1960s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Ink
Untitled Contemporary Minimal Collage Painting with Woman Figure
By Stella Sullivan
Located in Houston, TX
Unique untitled collage painting with a female figure. The painting is signed and dated by the
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Sam Houston Park House" Naturalistic Architectural Landscape Painting
By Stella Sullivan
Located in Houston, TX
University of Delaware. She established the Stella Sullivan School of Art where she taught painting, drawing
Category
1980s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Anderson of the Hill" Rural Landscape Perspective Painting
By Stella Sullivan
Located in Houston, TX
Landscape painting with a rural town in the distance and a field of flowers in the foreground. The
Category
1980s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Wildflowers Under the Big Tree" Naturalistic Landscape Painting
By Stella Sullivan
Located in Houston, TX
Sullivan was born in Houston, Texas. She earned her degree in architecture from Rice Institute (now Rice
Category
1980s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Cedars with Phlox and Bluebonnets" Naturalistic Landscape Painting
By Stella Sullivan
Located in Houston, TX
. She established the Stella Sullivan School of Art where she taught painting, drawing, design, and silk
Category
1990s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Maracaibo Twilight (Colorful Venezuelan Landscape Painting on Canvas, Framed)
By Bill Sullivan
Located in Hudson, NY
Made in 1996 by Bill Sullivan
oil on canvas, framed in thin natural wood frame
24 x 24 inches
Signed
Category
1990s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Catskill Sunset (Contemporary Hudson River School Style Landscape Painting)
By Bill Sullivan
Located in Hudson, NY
the Hudson Valley
Made in 2005 by Bill Sullivan
oil on canvas, framed in thin natural wood frame
18 x
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Silver Moon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amusing American scene painting is dated 1935, we have not identified the artist.
The stretch
Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Eureka Springs" Perspective Landscape
By Stella Sullivan
Located in Houston, TX
University of Delaware. She established the Stella Sullivan School of Art where she taught painting, drawing
Category
1980s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Naturalistic Green Toned Landscape with Stream
By Stella Sullivan
Located in Houston, TX
Stella Sullivan School of Art where she taught painting, drawing, design, and silk-screening during the
Category
1970s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled Naturalistic Texas Perspective Landscape
By Stella Sullivan
Located in Houston, TX
Stella Sullivan School of Art where she taught painting, drawing, design, and silk-screening during the
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled Portrait of a Man
By Stella Sullivan
Located in Houston, TX
Stella Sullivan School of Art where she taught painting, drawing, design, and silk-screening during the
Category
20th Century Naturalistic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of a Young Woman
By Stella Sullivan
Located in Houston, TX
dated by the artist. The work is not framed.
Artist Biography:
Stella Sullivan was born in Houston
Category
1950s Naturalistic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled Portrait of a Woman in a Naturalistic Style
By Stella Sullivan
Located in Houston, TX
Stella Sullivan School of Art where she taught painting, drawing, design, and silk-screening during the
Category
20th Century Naturalistic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Naturalistic Summer Landscape with Coreopsis
By Stella Sullivan
Located in Houston, TX
. She established the Stella Sullivan School of Art where she taught painting, drawing, design, and silk
Category
1980s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Naturalistic Red and Blue Toned Seated "Portrait of Oscar McCracken"
By Stella Sullivan
Located in Houston, TX
University of Delaware. She established the Stella Sullivan School of Art where she taught painting, drawing
Category
1950s Naturalistic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Reds Fan
By Shawn Sullivan
Located in Denver, CO
Shawn Sullivan's "Reds Fan" is an original, handmade oil painting in the trompe-l'œil style that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Strung Out
By Shawn Sullivan
Located in Denver, CO
Shawn Sullivan's "Strung Out" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a still life of a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Sunset Over the Valley
By V.W. Sullivan
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful and compelling plein air painting of a sunset over California valley by California plein
Category
1990s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Rinse Repeat" Oil Painting of Bird and Green Bottle
By Shawn Sullivan
Located in Denver, CO
Shawn Sullivan's (US Based) "Petit Dejeuner" is an original, handmade oil painting in the trompe
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Art
Materials
Oil
"Breaks on Through" Oil Painting of Yellow Bird on Motorcycle
By Shawn Sullivan
Located in Denver, CO
Shawn Sullivan's (US Based) "Breaks on Through" is an original, handmade oil painting in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Art
Materials
Oil
"Stonington, Maine" Painting by Janet Sullivan Turner, Oil on Canvas
Located in Downingtown, PA
"Stonington, Maine" Painting by Janet Sullivan Turner,
oil on canvas,
Signed "J Sullivan Turner
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
"T Bird" (2025) by Shawn Sullivan, Original Animal Oil Portrait Painting
By Shawn Sullivan
Located in Denver, CO
Shawn Sullivan’s *"T Bird"* (2025) is an original, handmade oil painting on cradled panel that
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Bird Man" (2025) by Shawn Sullivan, Original Animal Oil Portrait Painting
By Shawn Sullivan
Located in Denver, CO
Shawn Sullivan's (US Based) "Bird Man" is a playful, original, handmade oil painting in the trompe
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Evening Wave, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting, green, purpleEvening WaveKent SullivanOil painting on canvas board
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Paint Out, " Oil Painting
By Shawn Sullivan
Located in Denver, CO
Shawn Sullivan's "Paint Out" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a white and gray
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Pink Binocs, " Oil Painting
By Shawn Sullivan
Located in Denver, CO
Shawn Sullivan's "Pink Binocs" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a yellow and
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Timed Out, " Oil Painting
By Shawn Sullivan
Located in Denver, CO
Shawn Sullivan's "Timed Out" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a red headed Wood
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Wipe Out, " Oil Painting
By Shawn Sullivan
Located in Denver, CO
Shawn Sullivan's "Wipe Out" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a yellow and green
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Let
s Dance, " Oil Painting
By Shawn Sullivan
Located in Denver, CO
Shawn Sullivan's "Let's Dance" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a red and green
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Blue Rider, " Oil Painting
By Shawn Sullivan
Located in Denver, CO
Shawn Sullivan's "Blue Rider" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a blue bird
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fly Fishing, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
/>Fly FishingKent SullivanOil painting on stretched canvasPainting wraps around
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
View of Cotopaxi (Contemporary Oil Landscape Painting of Blue Sky
Volcano)
By Bill Sullivan
Located in Hudson, NY
Andes Mountains
Made in 1982 by Bill Sullivan
oil on canvas, unframed
24 x 38 inches
This contemporary
Category
1980s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Male in Cape Cod Landscape (Contemporary Oil Painting of Figure on a Dock)
By Bill Sullivan
Located in Hudson, NY
Male in Cape Cod Landscape (Contemporary Oil Painting of Figure on a Dock) by Bill Sullivan
36 x 84
Category
1980s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Holly Sight from the Distance (Landscape Oil Painting of Hollywood Hills)
By Bill Sullivan
Located in Hudson, NY
58 x 67 inches
oil on canvas, unframed (thin wood stripping only)
Magnificent realist large
Category
1980s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Mid-Century Modern Framed Abstract Oil Painting Signed Marjorie Sullivan, 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a beautiful, framed, abstract oil on canvas painting, signed Marjorie
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Tomales Point, Point Reyes CA (California coastal landscape painting)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
William M. Sullivan (b.1950). Tomales Point, 2001. Oil on linen, 32 x 48 inches; 33 x 51 inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
THE BEATLES DEBUT ON ED SULLIVAN 1964
By Steve Kaufman
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand Painted Unique Silkscreen on Canvas. Hand signed by the artist on verso. Canvas is stretched. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity included. All rea...
Category
Late 20th Century Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Screen
Horseshoe Creek
Located in San Francisco, CA
SullivanOil painting on stretched canvasOne-of-a-kindSigned on front201618 in. h x 24
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Stonebridge
Located in San Francisco, CA
/>Oil painting on woodVarnished and Ready to frameOne-of-a-kindSigned on front
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Run-off, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kent SullivanOil painting on canvas boardReady to frameOne-of-a-kind
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Skeleton in the Closet
By Shawn Sullivan
Located in Denver, CO
Bird with cinder block. Painted in trompe-l'œil style and sold unframed.
Category
2010s Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Still Life of Golden Peaches Signed on Reverse Sullivan
Located in Buffalo, NY
and is signed Sullivan on the reverse.
Category
1880s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
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Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
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Questions About Oil Painting Sullivan
- 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, 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.
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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This kaleidoscopic early-modern art style has long deserved another look. Now, the Guggenheim museum is doing just that.