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Rooftops of Paris
Located in London, GB
'Rooftops of Paris', oil on board, by Georges Regnault (circa 1960s). If you love Paris, you will
Category

1960s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

horse and gypsy. time of Paris. Original Certificate impressionist painting
By Hermenegildo Anglada Camarasa
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Paris and settled in Montmartre, where he opened a painting academy attended by , among others, Maria
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

After Titian Antique Oil "Portrait of a Man", Paris c.1907
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th Century Copy of Titian's Oil "Portrait of a Man", Paris c.1907 Wonderful copy of an old
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

French 19th century Impressionist painting of a river - Monet Paris
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Wonderful and vibrant French impressionist painting depicting a river (likely the Seine in Paris
Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Post War Oil Painting of Rue Parisienne
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful mid century oil painting of street scene of Paris with corner shops and iconic narrow
Category

1950s Post-War Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

20th Century Oil on Canvas Painting of Paris Street Scene by Henri Renard
Located in Big Flats, NY
Oil on canvas painting depicts cafe scene on bustling Paris city street, by Henri Renard (France
Category

Mid-20th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas

La Place du Tertre , Mid-century Oil of Montmartre, Paris, France
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A view of the Place du Tertre in Montmartre, Paris. Signed lower left, 'Leta S' and dated, verso
Category

1960s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French 19th century Impressionist painting of a canal - Monet Paris
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Wonderful and vibrant French impressionist painting depicting a canal on a sunny summer day. Housed
Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

French 19th century Impressionist painting of a canal - Monet Paris
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Wonderful and vibrant French impressionist painting depicting a river on a sunny summer day. Housed
Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

French 19th century Impressionist painting of a river - Monet Paris
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Peaceful French impressionist painting depicting a river bank. Painted with swift and confident
Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

French 19th century Impressionist painting of a river - Monet Paris
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Peaceful French impressionist painting depicting a village along a river bank. Housed in an antique
Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Neo-Classical Ballerina , Paris, Royal Danish Academy Oil, Student of Matisse
By Carl Christian Forup
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
dimensions: 57 x 2 x 50.5 Inches A large and lyrical figural oil of a young ballet dancer seated backstage
Category

1910s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Cafés of Paris, Pair of Large Oil on Canvas Iconic Street Views of France
Located in Cotignac, FR
A pair of late 20th Century large oil on canvas views of a Parisian cafés by L Joyce. Signed bottom
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pont Marie, the Seine , School of Paris, Parisian Oil Landscape, Cityscape
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Bardot' (French, 20th century) and painted circa 1985. Framed dimensions: 15 H x 33.25 W x 2 D inches. A panoramic view of the Seine with figures overlooking th...
Category

1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

THE JUDGEMENT OF PARIS
By Leon D Usseau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LEON D'USSEAU "THE JUDGEMENT OF PARIS" OIL ON PANEL, SIGNED CALIFORNIA, C.1955 24 X
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1950s Cubist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

French 19th century Impressionist cityscape painting of a Station - Monet Paris
By Claude Monet
Located in Aartselaar, BE
station in the heart of Paris. The painting is housed in an antique & matching Montparnasse frame. The
Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Danseuse, Paris 1911, a beautiful impressionist painting of a ballet dancer
By William Malherbe
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
William Malherbe (French, 1884 – 1955) Danseuse, Paris 1911 Oil on canvas Signed ‘William MALHERBE
Category

Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th century English oil impressionist scene of a French landscape near Paris
Located in Woodbury, CT
19th century English oil impressionist scene of a French landscape near the Barbizon forest, Paris
Category

1890s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

French 19th century post Impressionist painting of a canal - Monet Paris
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Wonderful and vibrant French post impressionist painting depicting a canal on a sunny summer day
Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

View of the Seine, Paris - Impressionist Oil, Riverscape by Frank Myers Boggs
By Frank Myers Boggs
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Paris - Vue de la Seine A wonderful oil on canvas by American impressionist painter Frank Myers
Category

1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Allegory Of Spring Cazes Paint Oil on canvas Old master 18th Century French Art
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
) - French school of the eighteenth century Oil painting on canvas, 131 x 98 cm., In frame 142 x 109 cm
Category

18th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Impressionist Oil of the Pont St Michael and the River Seine in Paris
Located in Cotignac, FR
Oil on board Impressionist view of the Saint Michael bridge and the river Seine in Paris. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

View of Paris - Original Oil on Cardboard by French Artist - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
View of Paris is an original painting, realized in the mid-20th Century by unknown French artist
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

French Impressionist View of Paris, Le Pont Marie and Île Saint-Louis. Oil.
Located in Cotignac, FR
French Impressionist oil on board view of a fisherman at the riverbank of the Seine in Paris next
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

“View of Notre Dame, Paris”
By Jean Salabet
Located in Southampton, NY
Beautiful oil on canvas painting by the well known French artist, Jean Salabet. Signed lower right
Category

1960s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th century Impressionist painting of a castle pond - Monet Paris Ducks Pond
By Victor Wagemaekers
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Wonderful and vibrant impressionist painting depicting the pond of a castle on a sunny summer day
Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Capriccio Parisien, Very Large Scale Mid 20th Century Oil on Canvas View of Paris
Located in Cotignac, FR
Large scale mid 20th century oil on canvas 'capriccio' view of Paris by American artist Caroline
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rainy Day in Paris, Montmartre with a View of Sacré-Cœur , Large Framed Oil
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
substantial, mid-century oil cityscape showing a rainy evening view of the Paris suburb of Montmartre with
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1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Paris - Mid 20th Century Landscape Oil of France River Pre War by Jacob Markiel
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
. Soon afterwards, he received a merit scholarship and moved to the Belleville district of Paris in 1933
Category

1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th century Impressionist painting of a lake in a forest - Monet Paris Nature
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Wonderful and atmospheric impressionist painting depicting a small boat on the banks of a large
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

French art vintage portrait of Paris, a view from the balcony - oil on canvas
Located in PARIS, FR
Jacques Deveau (1937-2022) "A view from the balcony" (Boulevard des Capucines in Paris). Free US
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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Original Painting of Two Lovers Le Consulat Café Paris France by British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Two Lovers at Le Consulat Café, Montmartre, Paris, France. 18 x 24 inches, Acrylic on Canvas on
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2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Board, Gesso, Cotton, Mixed Media...

Parc Monceau Paris
By Lucien Génin
Located in London, GB
concerning himself with producing "art", he beautifully captured the spirit of Paris between the
Category

1930s Post-Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Portrait of a Lady, Paris 1952
By Dimitrie Berea
Located in Milford, NH
be found in collections and museums worldwide. Oil on canvas, signed and dated Paris 52 upper right
Category

1950s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Jean de GAIGNERON (1890 - 1976) A view of l Ile de la Cité, Paris, oil
By Jean de GAIGNERON
Located in Paris, FR
Dauphine, from the Left bank (not signed) Oil on canvas 46 x 38 cm Original frame : 50 x 42 cm Provenance
Category

1940s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

View of Montmartre Paris by René Zimmermann
By Rene Zimmermann
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist oil painting of a Paris Street Scene by René Zimmermann (1904 - 1991). Oil on board
Category

1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait Lady Voet Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century French Woman Art
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Ferdinand Voet known as "Ferdinand of the Portraits" (Antwerp 1639 - Paris 1689), circle Portrait
Category

17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Wings of The Opera Garnier in paris
By Jean-Louis-Marcel Cosson
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
arrangements. Oil, gouache and watercolor painter. He started his career in Paris at the French Artist Salon
Category

1930s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

“Paris, France”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil on board painting of a vintage Paris street scene. Signed by the artist lower left
Category

1940s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Views of Paris { Vendôme Column and Flower Stalls}
By P.G. Tiela
Located in Plano, TX
A pair of scenes of Paris: the first, by Tiela, shows the Vendôme Column, Paris. Oil on canvas
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid century oil portrait of a French woman at a Fete by a Pond in Nogent, Paris
By Francois Gerome
Located in Woodbury, CT
Wonderful mid-20th-century oil portrait of a woman in Nogent Sur Marne, Paris. The attributed
Category

1950s French School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Paris School Portrait of Three Woman at Lunch
Located in Buffalo, NY
French modernist portrait painting of three women at lunch. Oil on canvas, circa 1950. Unsigned
Category

1950s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of the Owners of the Cheval d Or Paris
By René Hamiot
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of the Owners of the Cheval d'Or Paris', oil on paper, (1960) by René Hamiot (1912 - 1975
Category

1960s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Paris by Night
Located in London, GB
'Paris by Night' by unknown artist, (c. 1920s) oil on canvas, post-impressionist style using vivid
Category

1920s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Parc à Paris
By Raoul Berjonneau
Located in London, GB
'Parc à Paris', oil on board (circa 1960s) by Raoul Berjonneau (1911 - 1988). An impressionist's
Category

1960s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Longchamp Racecourse Paris
By Maurice EMPI
Located in London, GB
'Longchamp Racecourse Paris', oil on canvas (circa 1960s), by Maurice Empi (1933 - ). A
Category

1960s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Paris Modern Portrait of Two Women by Charles Cobelle
By Charles Cobelle
Located in Buffalo, NY
Paris modern school, portrait of two women by Charles Cobelle (1902 - 1998). Oil on canvas, circa
Category

1950s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Triumphal Arch Of Porte Saint-Martin In Paris
By Jean Salabet
Located in Sheffield, MA
Jean Salabet French, 20th Century The Triumphal Arch Of Porte Saint-Martin In Paris Oil on canvas
Category

1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large French post impressionist cityscape of Paris - Seine river
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Stunning and large French Post Impressionist cityscape of Paris This vibrant painting beautifully
Category

1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

View of the Eifel Tower at Night, Paris Modern
By Antoinette Schulte
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist view of the Eiffel Tower at night by Antoinette Schulte (1897 - 1981). Oil on board
Category

1930s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Young Woman Sleeping , Royal Academy of Art, Copenhagen, Paris
By Helge Helme
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
. Helme loved feminine beauty and devoted himself entirely to painting the female form. Beginning in the
Category

1950s Modern Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

View of Paris with the Eiffel Tower, Omar Hamdi Malva
By Omar Hamdi Malva
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist view of Paris with the Eiffel Tower by Omar Hamdi Malva (born 1951). Oil on canvas
Category

1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French Impressionist Fall View of Paris by Omar Hamdi Malva
By Omar Hamdi Malva
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist view of Paris with the Eiffel Tower by Omar Hamdi Malva (born 1951). Oil on canvas
Category

1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

View of the Seine River, Paris, France by Johannes Schiefer
By Johannes Schiefer
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist view of Paris, France by Johannes Schiefer (1896-1979). Oil on canvas, circa 1920
Category

1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th century style French impressionist cityscape of Paris - Galien Laloue
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Lovely French impressionist painting depicting the hustle and bustle of a busy Parisian square
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th century style French impressionist cityscape of Paris - Galien Laloue
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Magnificent and large French impressionist painting depicting the hustle and bustle of a busy
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th century style French impressionist cityscape of Paris - Galien Laloue
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Magnificent French impressionist painting depicting the hustle and bustle of a busy Parisian quai
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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  • 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.
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    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.
  • 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 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.

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

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    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.
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    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.
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    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.

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  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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.
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    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, 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.

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