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Eleanor Woolley, Winter Shadows 22, Affordable Art, Original Oil Painting
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
Winter Shadows 22 By Eleanor Woolley [2021]
Original
Oil paint
Image size: H:15 cm x W:15 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mysterious Shadow Figure in Red - Contemporary Dark Art Oil Painting
By Jean Soyer
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
A powerful abstract oil painting on canvas (31.5 x 31.5 inches) by contemporary artist Jean Soyer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Street Shadows Quadtych, Eleanor Woolley, Original Oil Paintings, Affordable Art
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
cm
Street Shadows 1 and Street Shadows 4 are oil paintings on gesso board
Street Shadows 2 and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Oil
Large Abstracted Landscape Oil Painting "After the Fire - Purple Shadows"
By Suzanne Leighton
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique, abstracted landscape oil painting on stretched canvas. Framing on request
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Shadow Trees, Landscape oil Painting, Large size Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Abstract Landscape Trees
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil on Canvas “Blue Shadow”
By Frank Arnold
Located in Fresno, CA
"Blue Shadow" is 60” x 48”. Ghostly figure in blue outlines against bright orange, beige and white
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
John Mansueto, "Sunny Shadows" 20x20, Rural Orange Barn Original Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece "Sunny Shadows" is a 20x20 original painting by the artist John Mansueto. Depicted is a
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Oil
The Shadow of London Eye - original cityscape oil painting-contemporary artwork
By Juan del Pozo
Located in London, Chelsea
Gallery and online.
Painted in oil on linen, The Shadow of London Eye captures the poetic vibrancy of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Winter Sunlight and Shadows" (2017) By Stephen Day, Original Oil Painting
By Stephen Day
Located in Denver, CO
"Winter Sunlight and Shadows" (2017) by Stephen Day is an original, handmade oil painting that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Our Driveway" Oil painting, landscape in shadow, dappled light. Framed
By Marc Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
. During his time in Santa Cruz, Marc experimented with different schools of painting and spent much of his
Category
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Long Shadows" (2024) By Mikael Olson, Impressionist Oil Still-Life Painting
By Mikael Olson
Located in Denver, CO
Mikael Olson's (US based) "Long Shadows"(2024) is an original, handmade oil painting, which depicts
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spanish_town_Shadows, original painting, landscape, contemporary
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
Spanish town shadows is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley. Inspired by trip to Malaga this
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Blue Shadows, Original Painting, People, Shadows, Women, Men, Children, Blue
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
Blue Shadows is an original Painting by Eleanor Woolley. Blue Shadows is one of a series of shadow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Village of Shadows in Pastel Light
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Village of Shadows in Pastel Light
By Fanch Lel (French
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid Century Modern Vintage Swedish Abstract Oil Painting -Procession of Shadows
Located in Bristol, GB
PROCESSION OF SHADOWS
Size: 39.5 x 53 cm (including frame)
Oil on canvas
A striking and richly
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Ballet Painting of Robert Joffrey in "Sea Shadows", Oil on Canvas
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American ballet oil painting on canvas by artist Tina Mackler of Robert Joffrey performing
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sunlit Fields and Shadowed Peaks in a Mountainous French Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sunlit Field Landscape
dated 1994
signed by Georges Bordonave (French contemporary)
oil painting on
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$789 Sale Price
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Winter Landscape Oil Painting by Michael Budden Sunlight
Shadow Winter Trees
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Sunlight & Shadow Winter Trees
oil/canvas
9 x 12 image unframed, 15.5 x 18.5 framed
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Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Shadows On The Door" Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting by Maria Bertran
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Shadows On The Door in Les Bourges" is an beautiful oil painted on location in Provence by Maria
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Winter Shadows 35, Eleanor Woolley, Original Painting, Figurative Shadow Artwork
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
Winter Shadows 35 by Eleanor Woolley [October 2021]
original
Oil Paint on Canvas
Image size: H:15
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sea Shadow #103 Oil/Canvas, Light
Shadow, Underwater Landscape (Spiral Sun)
By Ellen Hart
Located in Houston, TX
shadow. Light at the Bottom is part of the Underwater World series of abstract landscape paintings
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
"Afternoon Creek (Shadow Self-Portrait)" Oil painting of landscape w silhouette
By Rachel Personett
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A plein air painting of a fall day. The artist paints a lush babbling brook, verdant with flowering
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Metal
Andrada Trapnell
s
Shadows
Original Pair of Black Horses Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
30 x 40 inches and features a masterful blend of oil on board. The painting depicts a a pair of
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Quiet Village Shadows Moody Landscape Trees Building 1930
s French Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Moody Landscape
by Jean Dreyfus Stern (1890-1972)
studio stamped verso
oil on board, unframed
Board
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
St Ives Shadows, Cornwall, Original painting, Oil on canvas, Coastal art, Beach
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
St Ives Shadows is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley. Painted in the Artist's Gloucestershire
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Promenade Shadows, Figurative Painting, Cityscape Painting, Cotswolds Art
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
Promenade Shadows is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley. This painting was started Plein air
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Shadows round the Bonfire by Eleanor Woolley, Original painting, Oil on canvas
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
Shadows Round the Bonfire is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley. Inspired by this years local bonfire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Figure in the shadow - Oil Painting on Canvas by N. Gattamelata -1968
By Nazareno Gattamenata
Located in Roma, IT
Figure in the shadow is an original modern artwork realized by N. Gattamelata in 1968.
Mixed
Category
1960s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Shadow Crossing
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original oil painting signed by the Artist on the lower right corner.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
1973 Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Framed Nude Oil Painting - In The Shadows
Located in Bristol, GB
IN THE SHADOWS
Size: 37 x 29 cm (including frame)
Oil on canvas
An emotive and visually
Category
1970s Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"In the Neighborhood" Urban Oil Painting of a City Street in Shadows
Located in Denver, CO
Ken Valastro's "In The Neighborhood" is an original, handmade oil painting.
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Craig Mooney, "City Light and Shadow", 46x46 Manhattan New York Oil Painting
By Craig Mooney
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "City Light and Shadows", is a 46x46 oil painting on canvas by artist Craig Mooney
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$8,400 Sale Price
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"SHADOWS OF THE PAST" Oil Painting 30" x 24" inch by Khoren Keshishyan
Located in Culver City, CA
"SHADOWS OF THE PAST" Oil Painting 30" x 24" inch by Khoren Keshishyan
Khoren Keshishyan is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Robert Kenneth White "Red Door" 2018 Oil Painting of Classical Façade and Shadow
Located in Miami, FL
ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "RED DOOR"
⚜ Oil on canvas ⚜ Signed lower right ⚜ Frameless Display
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Afternoon Shadows
By Ovanes Berberian
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
One of a kind, original oil painting on canvas by Ovanes Berberian.
Signed lower left.
Framed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Afternoon Shadows
By Ovanes Berberian
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
One of a kind, original oil painting on panel by Ovanes Berberian.
Signed lower right.
Framed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Evening Shadows
By Ovanes Berberian
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
One of a kind, original oil painting on panel by Ovanes Berberian.
Signed lower right.
Framed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Long Shadow
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original painting signed by the Artist on the lower left.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Source, Oil/Canvas, Light
Shadow, Abstract,
By Ellen Hart
Located in Houston, TX
The Source is an abstract by Ellen Hart. This abstract oil painting is on canvas. The Source is
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Beyond the Shadows, Original Abstract Landscape Painting
By Jonathan Speed
Located in Deddington, GB
observer. Working in oil, he produces paintings full of atmosphere and a projection of vast open space. His
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Malaga Shadows, Paintings of Spain, Cityscape Painting, Miniature Artwork
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
Malaga Shadows is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley. Started Plein Air and finished in the
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spoken Shadows, Large Scale Modernist Southwest Adobe Oil Painting Gustavo Novoa
By Gustavo Novoa
Located in Surfside, FL
debut as an artist in the early 1960¹s selling oil paintings,watercolors and crayon drawings on the
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting Titled, "In The Shadow of Summers Now Past"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original abstract expressionist oil painting on canvas by San Diego artist
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
L
Ombra di Gerioni Oil Painting on Canvas Shadow Rome Architecture In Stock
By Giovanni Tommasi Ferroni
Located in Utrecht, NL
L'Ombra di Gerioni Oil Painting on Canvas Shadow Rome Architecture In Stock
Giovanni Tommasi
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Shadows
Located in Bozeman, MT
or threatened by all of our discards. Though the birds in my paintings are not victimized. Rather
Category
2010s American Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Paparazzi : Limelight Shadows
By Ryoko Watanabe
Located in PARIS, FR
2009, Unique Artwork
Oil on Canvas
59 1/10 × 66 9/10 in - 150 × 170 cm
The artwork and signed by
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cloud Shadows IV, Oil on Board Painting by Lindy Guinness, 2017
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Cloud Shadows IV, Oil on Board Painting by Lindy Guinness 1941-2020, 2017
Additional information
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board
"The Whispers in the Shadows, " Oil on Canvas
By Bruno Surdo
Located in Chicago, IL
intangible spirits of trees.
This oil on canvas painting entitled “Whispers in the Shadows” is the only work
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Four Sheep in the Field, Realist, Light/ Shadow Oil Painting 36" x 24" Farm
By Luke Autrey
Located in Houston, TX
Four Sheep in the Field, Realist, Light/ Shadow Oil Painting 36" x 24" Farm The third and
Category
2010s American Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
white mink, oil painting of urban scene, w snow, music reference in shadow
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
*ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"In the Shadow of a Word", Red Rose Blue Square Abstract Poetic Oil Painting
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Titled "In the shadow of a word," this poetic abstract oil painting on linen canvas is a creation
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Shadow - Oya Bolgun - Abstract Painting - Mixed Media
Located in Carmel, CA
and express her emotions. Her passion for painting portraits and figures eventually evolved into a
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
$4,160 Sale Price
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Zhipeng Cui Surrealist Original Oil On Canvas "The Shadow"
Located in New York, NY
Title: The Shadow
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 23.25 x 15.25 inches
Frame: Framing options
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spanish Market, Original painting, Landscape, People, Figure, Shadow
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
learnt to paint using classic oil painting techniques, and was drawn to the figure from early life
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Four Shadows, Original painting, Figurative art, lady, People
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
Four Shadows is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley. This Painting was painted in the Artist's
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Shadow Work
Located in Denver, CO
Maria Housley's "Shadow Work" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a cast shadow of a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Shadow Puppets
By Marna Shopoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
MARNA SHOPOFF is an Indianapolis-based visual artist with an emphasis on abstract painting and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Find a variety of oil paintings shadows available on 1stDibs. There are many Contemporary, Impressionist and Modern versions of these works for sale. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add oil paintings shadows that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of gray, black, brown, blue and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Eleanor Woolley, Maria Bertran, Rory J. Browne, Heather Hartman and Jacobus Baas are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
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Oil paintings shadows can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $165 and the highest can go for as much as $90,000.
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Questions About Oil Paintings Shadows
- 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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