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"Restful Reflections", Contemporary, Water, Blue, Yellow, Oil Painting, 2009
By Marcia Wise
Located in Franklin, MA
Marcia Wise’s oil painting, “Restful Reflections,” measures 36 x 48 x 2 inches and is a part of her
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
River Building Water Reflection French Oil Landscape Painting
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
9.25 inches
Oil painting on cardboard, framed
Condition: The painting is in good condition, with minor
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$489 Sale Price
35% Off
Landscape with water lilies., Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Iryna Kastsova
Located in Yardley, PA
spatial quality, and the colors evoke children's happiness. Original work, one of a kind, oil painting on
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Water #424 - Contemporary Abstract Landscape Sunset Oil Painting
By Louise LeBourgeois
Located in East Quogue, NY
Contemporary abstract landscape oil painting titled "Water #424" by Louise LeBourgeois. Size: 12 x
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Island at Sunset - Island and Water Oil Painting
By Jeff Aeling
Located in Chicago, IL
softened light across the water, rendered in thin veils of color, shows the influence of his early training
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Water Lotus" Oil painting of a woman in orange swimming in green water
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
"I throw myself into the water almost every day- it grounds me, the body floats and the mind drifts
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, India Ink, Oil, Wood Panel
Last Light on the Water Lilies, Oil Painting
By Onelio Marrero
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting, purpleLast Light on the Water LiliesOnelio MarreroOil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Begotten", Surrealist, Dark, Eyes, Wine Glasses, Tree, Water, Oil Painting
By Dalvin Byron
Located in Franklin, MA
Dalvin Byron's "Begotten" is a 40 x 30 inch painting on canvas. A being with multiple vigilant eyes
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Summer Afternoon", Contemporary, Boats, Reflections, Water, Blue, Oil Painting
By Marcia Wise
Located in Franklin, MA
. Glowing and soft in effect, the light produces deep shadows on water. This oil painting is from the
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sea Water heals EVERYTHING!))) Impressionism abstract oil painting.
Located in Zofingen, AG
of her oil paintings are created by a palette knife in the unique and remarkable style of mosaic
Category
2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Abstract Reflections", Abstract, Water, Blue, Yellow, Orange, Oil Painting
By Marcia Wise
Located in Franklin, MA
"Abstract Reflections" by Marcia Wise is an 18 x 24 inch abstract oil painting predominately in
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Red Reflections", Abstract Landscape, Boat, Water, Blue, Oil Painting
By Marcia Wise
Located in Franklin, MA
emotional reaction to the study of reflective surfaces, in this case, water. This 24 x 24 inch painting
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Yellow Reflections", Contemporary, Boat, Water, Blue, Green, Oil Painting
By Marcia Wise
Located in Franklin, MA
painting, we see another partial view of a boat with more attention paid to the actual reflection on water
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Deep Water (Oil Painting, Impasto, Impressionism, Colorful, Pastel, Koi Fish)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Genevieve Hamel
Deep Water
Oil on Wood Panel
Year: 2024
Size: 40 x 30 x 1.625 inches
Signed by hand
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Spillway", Abstract Landscape, Water, Yellow, Blue, Orange, Oil Painting
By Marcia Wise
Located in Franklin, MA
is a Massachusetts-based contemporary oil painter and educator whose paintings are inspired by
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Opal
Landscape with Carthorses Watering - British Victorian art oil painting
By Frederick Waters Watts
Located in Hagley, England
This lovely British Victorian landscape oil painting is by noted artist Frederick Waters Watts
Category
1850s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Guoqiang Ning Impressionist Original Oil Painting "By The Water"
Located in New York, NY
Title: By The Water
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 19 x 23 inches
Frame: Framing options available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Venus on the Water
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-2738a Oil on artist board
Displayed in a vintage gilt wood frame
Image size 11x15"
Category
1940s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$279 Sale Price
38% Off
Tao Wang Contemporary Original Oil Painting "Live On Water"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Live On Water
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 30 x 31 inches
Frame: Framing options
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Whats In The Water. Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting
By Susan Bleakley
Located in Brecon, Powys
In this work Bleakley combines shapes from the natural world interlinked with purely abstract design.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
"Water Music", Abstract, Blue, Green, Red, Ocean, Oil Painting
By Katherine Borkowski-Byrne
Located in Franklin, MA
Katherine Borkowski-Byrne’s “Water Music” is a painterly abstract oil painting on canvas 30 x 40 x
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Oil Painting by William Anslow Thornley "Fresh Water - Thames"
By William Anslow Thornley
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by William Anslow Thornley "Fresh Water - Thames" flourished 1858- 1904 Popular
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Last Light on the Pond", Contemporary Landscape, Water, Blue, Oil Painting
By Catherine Picard-Gibbs
Located in Franklin, MA
sunlight at dusk, illuminating a vernal pond. This highly gestural oil painting on board is painted in a
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Oil Painting by Henry Hiller Parker "Watering the Horses"
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Henry Hiller Parker "Watering the Horses" flourished 1858- 1930 Home counties
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Young Woman Fetching Water oil on canvas painting Spain
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Young Woman Fetching Water
Artist: Jesús Villar (1930–2015)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,328 Sale Price
43% Off
ChengJuan Wang Landscape Original Oil Painting "Sparkly Water Pond"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Sparkly Water Pond
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 16 x 12 inches
Frame: Framing options
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Dance on Water", Abstract Landscape, Blue, Yellow, Purple, Oil Painting
By Marcia Wise
Located in Franklin, MA
Wise's "Dance On Water" is a square 24 x 24 inch oil painting in soft yellows, lavenders and blues
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Watering The Wishing Tree. Contemporary Expressionist Landscape OIl Painting
By Paul Wadsworth
Located in Brecon, Powys
With beautiful, warm tones and generously applied oil paint Paul Wadsworth creates stunning
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"End of Season Sailing" oil painting, Impressionist Seascape , boats on water
By Kelly Carmody
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
“End of Season Sailing” is an impressionist seascape painting by Kelly Carmody. It is an oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
Oil Painting, 19th Century, idyllic Farmhouse with Water Wheel.
Located in Berlin, DE
Oil painting, 19th century, idyllic farmhouse with water wheel.
Illegibly signed and dated lower
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,803 Sale Price
20% Off
Intercoastal, Water, Waterscape, Abstract Landscape, Oil on Canvas, painting
By Dale Najarian
Located in Riverdale, NY
Dale Najarian, Intercoastal, Oil on Canvas, 24 x 30. It is framed. It is an abstract landscape and
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Flow of Water. Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Water is a modern Expressionist piece that submerges the eye into the soothing rhythm of gentle waters
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil
n Water, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Lisa Levasseur
Located in Yardley, PA
PaletteArtâ„¢ is a new art form style, both painting and sculpture are all 3D one of a kind
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Without Title - abstract expressionist water horizon blue oil painting
Located in Hamburg, DE
"Without Title" is a unique oil on canvas painting of German artist Willi Bucher. It depicts an
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,377 Sale Price
20% Off
Big Water Venice, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Oleg Kateryniuk
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Medium: Oil
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Remnants of Autumn", Gestural Landscape, Water, Orange, Blue, Oil Painting
By Catherine Picard-Gibbs
Located in Franklin, MA
autumn; when only the bones of the previous season are left. This highly gestural oil painting on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary oil painting photorealism koi fish water reflection signed
By Leslie Parke
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Koi Fish II" is an original oil painting on linen by Leslie Parke. The artist signed the piece in
Category
Early 2000s Photorealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Mirror of water" Original Oil Painting by Lilia Volskaya
Located in Zofingen, AG
The collection of paintings has the name of the "Landscape"
The paintings are drawn with oil on the
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Lacquer, Oil
French Expressionist Oil Painting of Church Spire Reflected in Water
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Expressionist Oil Painting of Church Spire Reflected in Water
By F.T. Roussel
Signed
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Life belt-original hyperrealism modern water oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
Gallery and online.
"Life Belt" by Alina Hubarenko is an entrancing original oil painting that ventures
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Navigator, bright color oil painting of figure, boats, water
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
*ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet
Category
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Boats Floating on Turquoise Water
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Boats Floating on Turquoise Water
by Fanch Lel (French
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$369 Sale Price
35% Off
Water Lilies, contemporary Large oil painting on canvas Lilies.
By KOKO HOVAGUIMIAN
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
This painting is a modern, abstract interpretation of a serene water landscape, reminiscent of
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Impressionist Style Landscape Painting, Diptych, Swamp, Water, Oil on Panel
By Jill Hackney
Located in St. Louis, MO
Impressionist Style Landscape Painting, Diptych, Swamp, Water, Oil on Panel
*diptych of two 36" x
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Oil
""Ley Line", Abstract Landscape, Water, Blue, White, Gray, Oil Painting
By Kathline Carr
Located in Franklin, MA
Kathline Carr’s “Ley Line” is an abstract oil painting on canvas depicting a floating landscape
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Plywood, Oil
Janine Robertson, "Luminance", 30x30 Crashing Wave Ocean Water Oil Painting
By Janine Robertson
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This peaceful work, "Luminance", is a 30x30" oil painting on aluminum panel by artist Janine
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Metal
Late Afternoon Trees and Reflection - Landscape and Water Oil Painting
By Jeff Aeling
Located in Chicago, IL
resonance of sky. Reflected in the still water, the scene becomes a meditation on symmetry, time, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Large Modernist Oil Painting Bridge over the Water Landscape
By Saul Schary
Located in Surfside, FL
Saul Schary was born in 1904 in Newark, New Jersey. Painter, Printmaker, Illustrator. He lived and worked in New York City and New Milford, Connecticut. Schary studied at the Art St...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Reflection on the Water, French Impressionist Landscape, Oil Painting, Signed
By Claude Menard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Reflection on the Water, French Impressionist Landscape, Oil Painting, Signed
By French artist
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,461 Sale Price
20% Off
Big Water Venice Renaissance, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
day by looking at one of the most beautiful and serene oil paintings, "High water. Venice. Renaissance
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Water Lily, Abstract Art, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahagn Ghaltaghchyan
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Medium
Category
2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,200 Sale Price
30% Off
Yachtclub Bregenz 1. Oil painting, horizontal, yachts, water, lake, rest
Located in Oslo, NO
The painting shows a lively harbor scene with sailboats and jetties, painted in bold colors and
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Riverside, Hampshire - Landscape Oil Painting with Water, Buildings and Trees
By William Alfred Gibson
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Riverside, Hampshire, Oil on Canvas Painting by William Alfred Gibson
Additional information
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Big Water Venice Beach, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Oleg Kateryniuk
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Medium: Oil
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sky Water, Oil Painting , American Impressionism, Koi Fish, Outdoors. Nature
Located in Houston, TX
knife which builds up a texture of the oil paints used in this landscape painting.
Petals on the Water
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
$1,050 Sale Price
25% Off
Without Title - black&white abstract expressionist water landscape oil painting
Located in Hamburg, DE
"Without Title - black and white abstract water landscape" is a unique oil on canvas painting of
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fish Study, painting, Reverse painting on glass gold leaf, oil, cobalt, water
By Carol Bennett
Located in Riverdale, NY
Fish Study by Hawaii artist Carol Bennett is a reverse painting on glass artwork. It is Oil
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
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You are likely to find exactly the oil painting water you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. In our selection of items, you can find Contemporary examples as well as a Abstract version. You’re likely to find the perfect oil painting water among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right oil painting water is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, blue, brown and beige. An oil painting water from Elizabeth Lennie, Irina Cumberland, Tom Swimm, Carol Bennett and Larry Horowitz — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home. If space is limited, you can find a small oil painting water measuring 3.75 high and 5 wide, while our inventory also includes works up to 180 across to better suit those in the market for a large oil painting water.
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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 Water
- 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.
- 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.
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