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Landscape watercolor by Jeannine Wahl - 18x30 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
complete artist renounces the violin, abandons oil painting and turns to watercolor, where she says she
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Oil Painting of Rabbi Playing Violin
By Abraham Straski
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abraham Straski's work reflects only the rabbis of his youth who taught him violin, cello, and the
Materials

Oil, Canvas

Portrait Of Claude Tryon With A Violin -20th century, oil, portrait painting
Located in York, North Yorkshire
A Portrait of Claude Tryon (d.1949),holding a violin .This is a painting of the artists son in law
Category

1920s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

“Surrealist Violin”
Located in Los Angeles, CA
scholar in painting and sculpture. His training led him being finally honored in artistic styles of
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid-20th Century Oil Painting of a Violin Player by Rijaarsdam
By Jan Rijlaarsdam 1
Located in Alexandria, VA
Jan Rijlaarsdam (Dutch, 1911-2007). Violin player in a cafe. Oil on canvas board, signed
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Paintings

The Violin Maker
By Gabor Vida
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Framed, oil on masonite.
Category

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

17th Century Painting Oil on Canvas Italian "the Violin Player", 1638
Located in Torino, Torino
The violin player La Musicante - Bernardo Strozzi (and Studio) Bernardo Strozzi, known as the
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Vin Red Violin
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Signed, Original. Gallery wrapped 1.5” painted sides
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Cremora Tower" 2014 large Cuban oil / canvas Books and Violin LARGE vertical
By Ernesto López Sao
Located in Dallas, TX
Monumental large still life painting of a violin on a stack of books in a hyper realist manner
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sepia Oil on board of girl playing violin in cathedral
Located in Charleston, SC
Sepia Oil on board painting. Probably Scottish.
Category

Antique 19th Century Scottish Paintings

Materials

Board

19th century Oil Painting on Board
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Very fine oil painting of a violin, together with sheet music painted on board. This painting was
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Paintings

Materials

Wood

The Young Violin Player, after Victorian Oil Painting by Francois Martin Kavel
By François Martin-Kavel
Located in Fairhope, AL
" while the original Victorian Oil Painting was rendered in 1898 by French artist Francois Martin Kavel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Victorian Decorative Art

Jazz, Expressionist Portrait of Woman with Violin by Philadelphia Artist
By Bernard Harmon
Located in Doylestown, PA
. The 34" x 40" oil on board portrait features a young African American woman playing the violin while
Category

1960s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Antique Italian Oil Painting Violin Recital Ettore Ascenzi 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent antique Italian oil on canvas paintings by Ettore Ascenzi, 19th C, Italian
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Still Life Oil Painting - Violin by Candlelight
Located in Bristol, GB
VIOLIN BY CANDLELIGHT Size: 53 x 43 cm (including frame) Oil on canvas A very well executed mid
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Framed Violin Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming and vibrantly colored oil still life featuring a violin resting on sheet music with a
Category

20th Century English Other Paintings

Materials

Paint

"Erica #2 Play Me Like A Violin" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Dave Seeley's (US based) "Erica #2 Play Me Like A Violin" is an original, handmade oil painting
Category

2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

G. Elliott - Contemporary Oil, The Violin Player
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine and accomplished oil painting by G. Elliott, depicting a violin player. Signed to the lower
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Violin and Flowers - Dutch Classic Style Still-life Oil Painting
By Cornelis Le Mair
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
This painting is measured without frame. With frame it measures 87 x 76 cm Cornelis le Mair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Framed Oil Painting - Still Life with Violin
Located in Bristol, GB
STILL LIFE WITH VIOLIN Size: 54 x 63 cm (including frame) Oil on Board A soothing and beautifully
Category

1950s Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Alfred Rogoway Oil Painting Women with Violin 1960s Modernist
Located in Dallas, TX
Alfred Rogoway (1900-1990) was a somnambulist who painted images completely from his imagination. The dream-like quality of his work was in fact derived from his own dreamworlds. Rog...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

20th Century Oil - Still Life With Violin
Located in Corsham, GB
, books and a violin and bow. The painting is unsigned and presented in a 20th Century black wood frame
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Violin
By Alexandre Briganti
Located in Pasadena, CA
Italian-French painter Alexandre Briganti, a graduate of the Van der Kelen Higher Painting
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Late 19th Century Oil - Violin In Spring
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming late 19th Century oil still life, showing a violin resting on an open book and linen
Category

Late 19th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage Mid Century Modern Original Oil Painting - Still Life with Cubist Violin
Located in Bristol, GB
STILL LIFE WITH CUBIST VIOLIN Size: 69.5 x 80.5 cm (including frame) Oil on canvas A playful mid
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

The Violin Lesson, Antique Portrait Oil Painting of a Young Man by Paul Rink
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist portrait of a young man playing violin by Paul Rink (1861 - 1903). Oil on canvas
Category

1880s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century American Realist Trompe L oeil Violin Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American trom[e l'oeil still life painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1880. Signed. Displayed
Category

1880s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"The Violin" Still Life Red Tonal Surrealist Painting
By Benjamin Sepulveda
Located in Houston, TX
Red tonal surrealist painting of a violin with a rosary. The work is signed, titled and dated by
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Violin Concerto (waterlily triptych)
By Miranda Girard
Located in Westport, CT
, representational paintings and drawings are motivated by expression, emotion and environment. She graduated summa
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil

"Lady with Violin" Oil on Canvas by Ermenegildo Agazzi Italy 1920
By Ermenegildo Agazzi
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on canvas by Ermenegildo Agazzi. Signed at the left bottom, additional signature and date at
Category

1920s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Nell Lamarsh Signed Mid-Century Modern Violin Oil Painting on Canvas Framed 1966
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A unique Mid-Century Modern oil painting on burlap depicting an artful display of violins by Nell
Category

Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

After Gerrit Dou (1613–1675) - 20th Century Oil, The Violin Player
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine 20th Century copy of the original 1665 painting by Gerrit Dou. The artist has inscribed
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20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

CUBIST INTERIOR WITH VIOLIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
based painting motifs in very strong colors. The challenge is to reach beyond technically skillful
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1970s Cubist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Oil on Canvas Painting the Violin by Giuseppe Guidi, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a truly splendid antique oil on canvas painting featuring a period interior scene by
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Vintage 1910s Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Violin and Music
By Jacob Collins
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A leading figure in the contemporary revival of classical painting, Jacob Collins was born and
Category

1990s American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Manner of Georges Braque - Framed 20th Century Oil, Still Life with Violin
Located in Corsham, GB
Manner of Georges Braque. Still life, oil on board. Presented in a complementing green and gilt
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20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, Violin and Trumpet
By George Weissbort
Located in Corsham, GB
Unsigned. On canvas laid to board.
Category

20th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bertrand Py (1895-1973) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Still Life with a Violin
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine oil by Bertrand Py, depicting a mantlepiece with a violin and an ornate French ormolu clock
Category

20th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Violin in the Window, View on Japanese Kerd- 21st Century Contemporary Painting
By Rein Pol
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
. Yet he was best known for his paintings 'with trains'. Anyone who looks further will see that Rein Pol
Category

2010s Romantic Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Trompe l oeil, Still Life with Violin by W G Becker, Oil on Canvas
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pseudonym artist "W G Becker" Trompe L'Oeil, Still Life with Violin signed W G Becker 19th
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19th Century Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait Of Violin Player By Neville Stephen Lytton, Of Claude Tryon
Located in York, GB
A Portrait of Claude Tryon (d.1949),holding a violin .This is a painting of the artists son in law
Category

1920s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Post Soviet Avant Garde Judaica Rabbi Playing Violin (the Klezmer Fiddler)
By Yuri Brusovany
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Contemporary Subject: People Medium: Oil Surface: Canvas Dimensions: 24" x 18" Yuri
Category

1990s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a young English woman playing the Violin in an interior
By Mary Carter
Located in Woodbury, CT
outstanding example of the artists work the finest quality in painting.
Category

Early 2000s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Ode (Era of Masking No.1)" Oil Painting
By Gregory Block
Located in Denver, CO
Gregory Block's (US based) "Ode (Era of Masking No.1)" is an oil painting that depicts violin and
Category

2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Modern Cubist Red, Orange, and Yellow Abstract Still Life with Violin and Guitar
By Jean Metzinger
Located in Houston, TX
Early modern Cubist still life painting in the style of French artist Jean Metzinger. Metzinger was
Category

Early 20th Century Cubist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Charlotte s First Violin, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
ViolinChristopher GarveyOil painting on cradled wood panelFinished white edgesReady to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage French Oil Painting Still Life - Violin
By R. Bailly
Located in Houston, TX
Vivid oil on paper still life of a violin artfully propped on a book with its bow by artist Raymond
Category

1960s Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Paper

Antique American School Realist Violin Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American school still life of a violin. Oil on canvas, circa 1880. Unsigned. Displayed
Category

1890s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Musicians. Violin" Oil Painting 31" x 23" inch by Raphael Aslanyan
By Raphael Aslanyan
Located in Culver City, CA
"Musicians. Violin" Oil Painting 31" x 23" inch by Raphael Aslanyan The painter was born in
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Chinese Oil Painting of Revolutionary Girl with Violin
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare and realistic oil on canvas from China's Cultural Revolution. Signed and dated 1974.
Category

20th Century Chinese Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

“Core Target”, Violin and Mandolin Music for Love Angle, Symbolism Oil Painting
By Andrée Bars
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
By Andrée Bars, this oil painting is a very brilliant composition, a very lively one like a waltz
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2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Hungarian Still Life Tableaux With Violin and Music Notes Oil Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
Signed and dated Hungarian oil painting. Interior still life scene with violin. Gloomy sunday.
Category

1960s Academic Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rare Antique Boston School Violin Player Portrait Oil Painting, ca 1890’s
Located in Baltimore, MD
Although unsigned, this is a very well executed portrait of a violin player seated in a hushed
Category

1890s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique American Cubist Jazz Violin Exhibited Still Life Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist violin abstract painting. Oil on board, circa 1955. Signed. Image
Category

1950s Cubist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century genre historical oil painting of a gentleman playing a violin
By Stephen Lewin
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
. Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery
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19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Charming, 1930s Modern Oil Painting- Studio Scene, Young Woman with Violin
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A Charming, 1930s Modern Studio Scene Painting of a Young Woman with Violin by Notable Chicago
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1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Violin
By Eleanor Aldrich
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
This thick and gestural painting of a violin is an early work from Eleanor Aldrich as she begins to
Category

2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

Materials

Enamel

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Questions About Oil Painting Violin
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2024
    To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2022
    To 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, 2023
    Because 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, 2021
    Any 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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, 2022
    To 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, 2024
    Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.

    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

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

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