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Linen with Some Abstract #550
By Harry James Moody
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Informel movement, encouraged Moody to enter the school. He majored in Free Painting under the Professors
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Moody Beach Scene, Surreal Mid-Century Figurative Familial Scene Italian Artist
By Louis Bosa
Located in Beachwood, OH
School.
Being an acute observer of the human condition, Bosa's paintings, which are primarily oil on
Category
1960s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Abstract #578-1A
By Harry James Moody
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Harry Moody is originally from Germany and is now a Los Angeles-based abstract painter. He received
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract White Blue #583
By Harry James Moody
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Harry Moody is originally from Germany and is now a Los Angeles-based abstract painter. He received
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Clouds in A Cloudless Sky #611
By Harry James Moody
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Harry Moody is originally from Germany and is now a Los Angeles-based abstract painter. He received
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dusk in the Garden - Greenwich Village - Moody Monochromatic - Whitney Museum
By Philip Evergood
Located in Miami, FL
painting
Signed lower left
Framed 56 x 51 in a period very heavy rustic wood frame.
Exhibited Center
Category
1940s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Moody Seaside Village French Landscape with Stormy Sky and Windswept Grasses
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Village Landscape
by Georges Bordonave (French contemporary)
oil painting on board, unframed
board
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Late 20th C Framed Moody Winter Street Scene, Oil on Canvas Manuel Monton Bunuel
Located in Morristown, NJ
Manuel Monton Bunuel (Spanish, b. 1940), a moody Winter street scene, oil on canvas, signed Bunuel
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Art Sketch #399 Physical Abstract
By Harry James Moody
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Informel movement, encouraged Moody to enter the school. He majored in Free Painting under the Professors
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
Clouds in A Cloudless Sky #610
By Harry James Moody
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Harry Moody is originally from Germany and is now a Los Angeles-based abstract painter. He received
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large abstract blue red #349
By Harry James Moody
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Harry Moody is originally from Germany and is now a Los Angeles-based abstract painter. He received
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Untitled" - Moody Atmospheric Modern Impressionistic Floral Still-Life Artwork
Located in Carmel, CA
Rizaldy Celi Jr. (American, Filipino-Vietnamese, born 1983)
"Untitled" 2025
Oil paint on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Atmospheric Moody Blue Landscape with Tree
Pond Brooding Skies, modern art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: British School, contemporary
Title: Brooding landscape
Medium: oil on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,190 Sale Price
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American Contemporary Art by HJM - Abstract Sky Blue with Red n°478
By Harry James Moody
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Harry James Moody is a German artist born in 1952 who lives and works in Los Angeles
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American Contemporary Art by HJM - Wonder What an Old Master Would Think n°516
By Harry James Moody
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Harry James Moody is a German artist born in 1952 who lives and works in Los Angeles
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French 20th Century Shapes in Motion Abstract Seascape at Dusk Moody Horizon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition
by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924)
signed oil painting on
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1950
s French Moody Atmospheric Portrait of Couple Grey White Black Signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Couple
French artist, mid 20th century
signed and dated 59'
signed oil on canvas, framed
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$1,424 Sale Price
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Last by Richard K Blades. Moody seascape with setting sun painted in oils
Located in Coltishall, GB
, sea and land as their source of inspiration. Painting with oil on board his works use thick paint to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Blue still life with pumpkins", square, large, blue, yellow, dark, moody
Located in Oslo, NO
This still life mixed media painting captures a rustic autumnal composition. At its center there is
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic
Moody Dawn Mist with Winter Trees in a Rural Village in the English Countryside
Located in Preston, GB
Original Oil Painting in an vintage gold frame
(Frame has minor imperfections commensurate with age)
This
Category
1980s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Daffodil Sunset (Yellow Daffodil Still Life in Blue Vase against Moody Sunset)
By Ann Getsinger
Located in Hudson, NY
expressive details and imaginative compositions.
Ann Getsinger’s oil paintings have been described as
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Colorado Sunset" by Michael Magrin, Oil Painting, CO Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
Michael Magrin's ( US based) "Colorado Sunset" is an original, handmade oil painting of a moody
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Wood Panel
"Colorado Skies, " Colorado Landscape Oil Painting by Sparky LeBold
Located in Denver, CO
"Colorado Skies" by Sparky LeBold (US and Portugal based) is a handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Cutting Power" - tools, saw, graffiti, contemporary, rock pigment, moody, dark
By Andrew Herzog
Located in Atlanta, GA
that manifest as paintings, installations, interventions, films, photographs, drawings, printed media
Category
2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Pastel, Oil, Spray Paint, Archival Paper, Pigment
"Sailing West, " Portugal Ocean Waves Oil Painting by Sparky LeBold
Located in Denver, CO
"Sailing West" by Sparky LeBold (US and Portugal based) is a handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ghost 1 (grey neutrals crystals realist precious minerals oil painting canvas)
By Chloe Hedden
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Ghost 1 is a moody, enigmatic oil painting by Chloe Hedden that delves into the shadowy geometry of
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
C.E. Ross, "Quiet Evening", Atmospheric Blue Purple Sunset Lake Oil Painting
By Charles Emery Ross
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
36x36 moody oil painting on canvas featuring a cloudy blue and purple lake scene, moon in sky, with
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,640 Sale Price
20% Off
Nocturne Round Oil Painting on Wood, Brittany, 1900s
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rare round oil painting on wood capturing a moody nocturnal scene in Brittany, France, from the
Category
Early 20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Wood
$3,065 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Boho Original Oil Painting Signed Stern Hagen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage original oil painting. A moody still life in a beautiful painterly style. Signed
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Paintings
Materials
Paint
Mid-century Abstract Oil Painting with Sinuous Organic Forms
Located in Miami, FL
Modern abstract oil painting on canvas created in moody hues with sinuous organic forms. The painting is
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Depiction of City Life Oil on Canvas Painting from Belgium, circa 1890
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Belgian turn-of-the-century oil painting encapsulates a moody cityscape along an urban canal
Category
20th Century Belgian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Boho Monumental Abstract Oil on Canvas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking vintage abstract oil painting captivates with its moody blend of deep grays, soft
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Mid Century Contemporary Abstract Painting on Canvas
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Striking, dramatic and moody oil painting on canvas and wood frame. Deep red with shades of black
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
15" X 13" "Through The Woods" Original Painting by Mayzck
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
.
Keywords: forest, painting, original, artwork, oil, light, landscape painting, original painting, moody
Category
Vintage 1980s American Paintings
Materials
Paint
Pair of Dutch Verre Églomisé Paintings, Original Giltwood Frames, 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Fine and rare pair of antique Dutch Verre Églomisé reverse oil paintings on glass panels
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Paintings
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Giltwood, Paint
"Just Think of It"
By Michael Carson
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
"Just Think of It" is a moody, figurative oil painting that layers soft pale blues against deep
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The house of the Island
Located in Genève, GE
architecture painting
Modern figurative landscape
Moody landscape oil painting
Late 20th century European art
Category
1970s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Divine Messenger - original abstract figure female form - contemporary artwork
Located in London, Chelsea
mysticism.
Queirolo’s masterful application of oil paint enriches the painting’s moody yet dynamic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Eugene Isabey (1803-1886) Coastal Scene. Signed
By Eugene Isabey
Located in New York, NY
. This softly hued and brooding autumnal oil painting conveys the moody grey skies and mottled underbrush
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Paint, Wood
"Tranquility 04.05.2008" oil painting moody abstraction of beach horizon, framed
By Nelson H. White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Tranquility 04.05.2008", is an oil seascape painting. Overall it consists of a neutral palette
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sky
Oil Painting
By Michele D
Ermo
Located in New York, NY
Original oil painting moody blue on linen.
Category
2010s Minimalist Contemporary Art
Materials
Paint
$14,000
ABSTRACT OIL PAINTING # 24
By HJ Moody
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moody studies under Gerhard Richter. His illusionistic style creates utter beauty in simple yet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dark, Moody, Wet, Detailed, Oil Paintings, Medium Sized, Natural Diptych
Located in Fort Worth, TX
, detailed, oil paintings, on medium-sized panels. They portray natural landscapes of the ground, right after
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Wood Panel
Moody Red Church Mid Century Oil
By Clyde Follett Seavey
Located in San Francisco, CA
This mid 20th century oil on board San Francisco city scene is by San Francisco artist Clyde
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Ueno, " abstract, moody painting in blue and black
By Matthias Meyer
Located in Kent, CT
Matthias Meyer
Ueno, 2016
Oil on linen, 59 1/8 x 63 in
While the natural world plays a profound
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Moody Waters
By Greg LaRock
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Oil on Canvas
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Moody Manhattan
Located in New York, NY
that I’ve created becomes real once I cannot tell the difference between the two. My paintings become
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
$4,000
Dark
Moody
By Addie Shevlin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Addie Shevlin's abstract compositions reflect an intuitive engagement with her materials. She manipulates paint with brushes, brayers, fingers, and rags, letting her compositions eme...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Moody Blues
By Suzie Buchholz
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
I have an ongoing love affair with my materials. I’m constantly amazed how this stuff, that comes out of tubes, transforms itself into a visceral encounter. My approach to the canvas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Wood Panel
"Insomnia, " large scale, moody abstract painting in blues and blacks
By Matthias Meyer
Located in Kent, CT
Matthias Meyer
Insomnia, 2014
Oil on linen, 59 1/8 x 118 1/8 in
The painting “Insomnia,” with its
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Revolutionary Abstract 118
By HJ Moody
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Richter, who greatly influenced Moody’s work. Moody creates his own painting tools and works from multiple
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstract with Grey Facade #267
By HJ Moody
Located in Los Angeles, CA
influenced Moody’s work. Moody creates his own painting tools and works from multiple directions at once
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
abstract desert reflections # 308
By HJ Moody
Located in Los Angeles, CA
influenced Moody’s work. Moody creates his own painting tools and works from multiple directions at once
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstract Basics
By HJ Moody
Located in Los Angeles, CA
influenced Moody’s work. Moody creates his own painting tools and works from multiple directions at once
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
abstract desert reflections ( # 309 )
By HJ Moody
Located in Los Angeles, CA
influenced Moody’s work. Moody creates his own painting tools and works from multiple directions at once
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
abstract with white # 273
By HJ Moody
Located in Los Angeles, CA
influenced Moody’s work. Moody creates his own painting tools and works from multiple directions at once
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstract with a beach ball
By HJ Moody
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moody trained in Germany with Joseph Beuys and was introduced to the residing professor, Gerhard
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
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.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
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Questions About Oil Paintings Moody
- 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. - 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 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 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 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.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 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.
- 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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With a solo show at the Denver Art Museum and a commission from the Met, the Cree Canadian painter has become an international sensation.
Yale’s Trove of British Art Is Back on View in a Refreshed Louis Kahn Building
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.”
The 1stDibs Guide to Types of Abstract Art
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.