Question 1

Who are the famous painted horses?

Accepted Answer

The names of the horses in most paintings are unknown, but a few famous horses do stand out in the equestrian art produced over the centuries. Andy Warhol depicted Silky Sullivan and jockey Bill Shoemaker in 1978, and George Stubbs created a painting of Whistlejacket, a horse owned by Charles Watson-Wentwort, the second Marquess of Rockingham, in 1762. You'll find a range of horse paintings on 1stDibs.

Question 2

How do you maintain oil paintings?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What is abstract oil painting?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

How do I identify an oil painting?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Who is the father of oil painting?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

When was oil paint invented?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What is the difference between a lithograph and an oil painting?

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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.

Question 8

What makes an oil painting valuable?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

How much do oil paintings cost?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Do oil paintings darken over time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.

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

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

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

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

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

Question 11

How can I tell if an oil painting is real?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

How do you know if an oil painting is valuable?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

How much are oil paintings worth?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

How do I find an artist of oil paintings?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

How do I find the artist of an oil painting?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

Does sunlight affect oil paintings?

Accepted Answer

Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.

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

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

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

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

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

Question 17

Can you use oil paint on wood?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

Did Dali use oil paint?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

How can you tell how old an oil painting is?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

Where is the largest oil painting in the world?

Accepted Answer

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.

Oil Paintings With Horses

Early 20th Century European Paintings

Gilt Framed Oil on Canvas Painting Featuring Horses with Man Woman, Signed

1890s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings

Frants Henningsen Landscape with Horses and Farmers, Oil on Canvas, Painted 1898., 1898

Early 20th Century Danish Romantic Paintings

Early 20th century antique oil painting from Denmark with horse an foal

19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

George PaiceGeorge paice, 19th century, oil, horse and rider with dogs

Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Paintings

19th Century American Folk Art Oil Painting Landscape with Horses and River

Antique 1890s Paintings

Oil Painting Sign H. George 1893 Man of Horse with Hunting Dogs

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Robin Hextrum"Riding with Buffalo Bill" Oil Painting

Late 20th Century Victorian Abstract Paintings

LARGE FRENCH SIGNED OIL - HORSE CART WITH ELEGANT FIGURES OUTSIDE MANSION, Mid 20th Century

20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings

William Norman GauntModern Impressionist Oil Landscape with Horses at the Fair Appleby England, 20th century

1960s Landscape Paintings

Arturo FallicoPastoral Nude with Horses

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Leon HatotVintage Signed French Impressionist Oil Working Busy Town With Horses Figures

1870s Academic Portrait Paintings

Gaucho with a White Horse , Uruguay, Argentina Pampas Cowboy, Equestrian oil, 1877

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Ronald MoseleyTraditional English Oil Horse Haycart with Farmer Chatting in Village Lane

Mid-19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Edward Robert SmytheThe Blacksmiths Workshop with Horses, Dogs, Farmer and Anvil, beautiful oil, mid 19th century

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Antonio DeVity"Parisian Street Scene" Impressionist Oil Paint on Canvas with Horse + Carriage, Mid-20th Century

Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Antique EnglishThe Hunt - Antique English Oil Hunting Scene Riders and Horses with Hounds

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Erekle Chinchilakashvili Man with the Green Horse, by Erekle Chinchilakashvili, Mixed Media Painting, 2021

Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

James WrightPainting of English Countryside with Horses Plough by Modern British Artist, 1990 Circa

Early 20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

20th Century French SchoolThe Plough Team, Signed European Oil Man with Plough Horses in Landscape

1940s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Jean de GAIGNERONJean de GAIGNERON (1890 - 1976) A camp with horses, oil on panel, Circa 1950

1950s Modern Figurative Paintings

Augustin UbedaCOMPOSITION WITH WOMAN AND HORSE, 1950

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

English AntiqueYoung Lady on Horse with West Highland Terrier Dog in Landscape, Signed Oil

Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Paintings

Josef TippkemperBay Horse with a White Blaze - Oil by J. Tippkemper - Mid 20th Century, Mid 20th Century

1970s Animal Paintings

Michael BorbelyPortrait of a White Horse with Bridle - Original Oil on Canvas by M. Borbely, 1970

1890s Realist Animal Paintings

Gumme ÅkermarkTwo Horses in a Landscape With Sailboats in Distance, Swedish, Oil on Canvas, 1890

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Marc EsteveCrashing Seascape Painting with waves on the rocks White Horses blue water

20th Century Naturalistic Animal Paintings

J. LawsheNaturalistic Raining Western Scene with Horses, 20th Century

1850s Victorian Figurative Paintings

19th century English Horse racing scene with jockeys on horse back in landscape, 1850

1850s Victorian Figurative Paintings

19th century English Horse racing scene with jockeys on horse back in landscape, 1850

Late 19th Century English School Animal Paintings

Joshua Dalby"Stable Interior with Horse and Sheepdog", 1875

20th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Woodland Landscape with Horses and Riders

20th Century Realist Animal Paintings

Realistic Cowboys with Horses Western Landscape, 20th Century

1780s Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Tethart Philip Christiaan Haag18th century Dutch oil of men on horses with landscape, and dog by a pond, 1783

20th Century Landscape Paintings

D.R. ParkerFarm Scene with Horse Carriage and Windmill

1910s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Gabriel SpatParis Park View with Horses and Figures, 1915

18th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings

Francis SartoriusA bay horse with groom and dog

18th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings

Francis SartoriusA horse and groom with a dog

18th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings

Francis SartoriusA horse and groom with a dog

1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Viggo PedersenViggo Pedersen, Landscape With Oak Trees, Lake Horses, c. 1920

1860s Realist Animal Paintings

Frants Henningsen
Landscape with Horses and Farmers, Oil on Canvas, Painted 1898., 1898

George Paice
George paice, 19th century, oil, horse and rider with dogs

Robin Hextrum
"Riding with Buffalo Bill" Oil Painting

William Norman Gaunt
Modern Impressionist Oil Landscape with Horses at the Fair Appleby England, 20th century

Arturo Fallico
Pastoral Nude with Horses

Leon Hatot
Vintage Signed French Impressionist Oil Working Busy Town With Horses Figures

Ronald Moseley
Traditional English Oil Horse Haycart with Farmer Chatting in Village Lane

Edward Robert Smythe
The Blacksmiths Workshop with Horses, Dogs, Farmer and Anvil, beautiful oil, mid 19th century

Antonio DeVity
"Parisian Street Scene" Impressionist Oil Paint on Canvas with Horse + Carriage, Mid-20th Century

Antique English
The Hunt - Antique English Oil Hunting Scene Riders and Horses with Hounds

Erekle Chinchilakashvili
Man with the Green Horse, by Erekle Chinchilakashvili, Mixed Media Painting, 2021

James Wright
Painting of English Countryside with Horses Plough by Modern British Artist, 1990 Circa

20th Century French School
The Plough Team, Signed European Oil Man with Plough Horses in Landscape

Jean de GAIGNERON
Jean de GAIGNERON (1890 - 1976) A camp with horses, oil on panel, Circa 1950

Augustin Ubeda
COMPOSITION WITH WOMAN AND HORSE, 1950

English Antique
Young Lady on Horse with West Highland Terrier Dog in Landscape, Signed Oil

Josef Tippkemper
Bay Horse with a White Blaze - Oil by J. Tippkemper - Mid 20th Century, Mid 20th Century

Michael Borbely
Portrait of a White Horse with Bridle - Original Oil on Canvas by M. Borbely, 1970

Gumme Åkermark
Two Horses in a Landscape With Sailboats in Distance, Swedish, Oil on Canvas, 1890

Marc Esteve
Crashing Seascape Painting with waves on the rocks White Horses blue water

J. Lawshe
Naturalistic Raining Western Scene with Horses, 20th Century

Joshua Dalby
"Stable Interior with Horse and Sheepdog", 1875

Tethart Philip Christiaan Haag
18th century Dutch oil of men on horses with landscape, and dog by a pond, 1783

D.R. Parker
Farm Scene with Horse Carriage and Windmill

Gabriel Spat
Paris Park View with Horses and Figures, 1915

Francis Sartorius
A bay horse with groom and dog

Francis Sartorius
A horse and groom with a dog

Francis Sartorius
A horse and groom with a dog

Viggo Pedersen
Viggo Pedersen, Landscape With Oak Trees, Lake Horses, c. 1920

John Christopher Bell
Horse Portrait With A Dog In The Landscape, 1862

John Frederick Herring Jr
A Farmyard Scene with Horses, Geese and Chickens, circa 1860

Mike Wright
Desert Rider - Utah Mountain Figurative Landscape with Horse, 2010

Jackson
Landscape with Native American in Prayer on a Horse, 20th Century

Benjamin Herring
A carriage horse, in a blacksmiths with a farrier

Georgina Lara
English Village life with horses, chickens, dogs and people, 1880

Allie William Skelton
Red Haired Circus Cowboy - Expressionist Figurative Abstract with Horse, c.1970s

Roger Medearis
"California Farm Landscape with Horse, " Roger Medearis, American Regionalism, circa 1990

George Léon Little
English antique Impressionist landscape with figures harvesting, horses, dogs, circa 1900

Pieter van Bloemen 1
A hunting party at an encampment, with horses and dogs

Wilhelm Westrop
winter Landscape with horses drawing a cart, by Wilhelm Westrop, early 20th century

Henri-Jean Chasselat
Henri-Jean Chasselat, Town Scene With Buildings, Horse, Wagon Figures, c. 1860

Eric Reinhold Karger
Logging Cart with Horses , Academy, Large Realist Panoramic Alpine Landscape, Circa 1930

Algernon Stuart
Antique English Horses portrait with holly, Shakespeare quote, in a landscape.