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Modern Impressionist California Seascape "View From The Montage""
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Impressionism. This beautiful oil on panel captures the mood and feel of the California Riviera with the
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
First Snow, Oil Painting
By Jo Galang
Located in San Francisco, CA
interpretations of the landscapes and waterways of the Pacific Northwest. Her soft oil paintings capture the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
The Way Home, Oil Painting
By Jo Galang
Located in San Francisco, CA
nostalgia in her airy interpretations of the landscapes and waterways of the Pacific Northwest. Her soft oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Chasing the Light, Oil Painting
By Jo Galang
Located in San Francisco, CA
waterways of the Pacific Northwest. Her soft oil paintings capture the meditative sounds of rivers and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Beside Still Waters, Oil Painting
By Jo Galang
Located in San Francisco, CA
and waterways of the Pacific Northwest. Her soft oil paintings capture the meditative sounds of rivers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
"Pacific 1944" - Abstract Oil Painting
By Robert Reynolds
Located in New Haven, CT
Reynolds' latest series "1944", "Pacific 1944" is an oil painting that depicts an
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pacific @ West Pacific
By Catherine Palmer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Catherine Palmer's oil paintings of hillsides and houses in the hidden neighborhoods of San
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
William Adam “Pacific Grove Garden” Early California Oil painting circa 1910
By William Constable Adam
Located in Santa Monica, CA
“Pacific Grove Garden” is an original oil painting on board created circa 1910 by early California
Category
1910s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Pacific
By Simon Lee Betteridge
Located in London, GB
Simons approach to painting is born out of his love for music, it's art inspired by another form of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
“Lover
s Point, Pacific Grove”, Oil Painting circa late 1920
s by Rinaldo Cuneo
By Rinaldo Cuneo
Located in Santa Monica, CA
“Lover's Point, Pacific Grove, California” is an original oil painting on paper created circa late
Category
1920s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Pacific Silver
Located in Toronto, ON
British Canadian landscape artist Georgia Hart creates bold impasto oil paintings using palette
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Blue Pacific
Located in Santa Monica, CA
"Blue Pacific", is an original mixed media painting on canvas, signed, painted in 2018, painted
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Pacific Event
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
James David Thomas is known for his finely-detailed paintings of iconic as well as intimate scenes
Category
2010s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pacific Sunset
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Framed to 30 x 42
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pacific Orange
By Stan Brodsky
Located in Lawrence, NY
abstract works are not "action paintings" in the sense of De Kooning or Pollock, but explorations of an
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pacific Grove, California
By William Constable Adam
Located in Santa Monica, CA
century. This oil on board landscape painting titled “Pacific Grove,” is consistent with many of his works
Category
1910s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Pacific in Blue
Located in Toronto, ON
British Canadian landscape artist Georgia Hart creates bold impasto oil paintings using palette
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pacific Deep - The Tea Clipper "Thermopylae", Oil on Canvas, British
By Henry Scott
Located in NEW YORK, NY
HENRY SCOTT
British, 1911–2005
Pacific Deep - The Tea Clipper "Thermopylae"
Signed; also titled on
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pacific Series #9
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
James David Thomas is known for his finely-detailed paintings of iconic as well as intimate scenes
Category
2010s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pacific 18, Realism, deep blue California ocean scene in oil
By Jung Han Kim
Located in Burlingame, CA
Jung Han Kim’s paintings are spontaneous images depicting everyday life and scenery in the San
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Monterey Bay from Pacific Grove
By Albert Thomas DeRome
Located in San Francisco, CA
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Santa Barbara
s Channel Islands - Deep Blue Pacific
By Lockwood de Forest
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
California’s expansive coastline made portable...
Presenting a plein air painting of the Santa
Category
1910s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
William de Shazo - Pacific Seascape
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: William Deshazo
Title: Pacific Sea Scape
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: Framed 28.5" x
Category
Late 20th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pacific sunset, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Iryna Kastsova
Located in Yardley, PA
spatial quality, and the colors cause children's happiness. Impressionism. Oil painting on canvas. Ready
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pacific Spirit, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Tiffany Blaise
Located in Yardley, PA
Original mixed media painting of a crashing ocean wave. This dynamic artwork is inspired by the
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pacific Coast, Original Oil Painting, Handmade artwork
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pacific Coast, Original Oil Painting on Canvas
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pacific Highway, Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pacific Coast, Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pacific Coast, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pacific Coast, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pacific Coast, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pacific Northwest Oregon Abstract Modernist Oil Painting LaVerne Krause 1971
Located in Portland, OR
A large Abstract Expressionist landscape oil on canvas painting by LaVerne Erickson Krause (1924
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pacific Ocean, Seascape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pacific Coast, Seascape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Eduardo Arranz-Bravo Oil Painting ‘Pacific’, 2007
By Eduardo Arranz-Bravo
Located in Sofia, BG
Eduardo Arranz–Bravo, Spanish (1941)
Like Florence in the Renaissance and Paris and New York in modern times, Catalonia has spawned some of the world’s greatest masters. Gaudi, D...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"Harbor Duet"" Boats on Pacific Ocean Oil Painting by Tom Swimm
By Tom Swimm
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
rowboats in "Harbor Duet," a quintessential example of Tom Swimm's enhanced realism. This colorful oil
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pacific Palisades
By Ross Tamlin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
photorealistic compositions is a visual illusion created by layers of oil and enamel paint and varnish.
Color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Original Oil Painting of Pacific Palisades Golden Gate Bridge
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful original oil painting in the Impressionistic style in vibrant shades of blue.
Category
20th Century American Paintings
Monumental Antique Pacific NW Oil Painting Mt. Hood Oregon Cyrus Adams Reed 1875
Located in Portland, OR
Historically important, early Pacific Northwest painting of Mount Hood, a Monumental Oil on Canvas
Category
1870s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Pacific Paradise, Sayulita" Contemporary Impressionist Oil in Mexico
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Pacific Paradise (Sayulita)" is an exceptional oil painted on location in Mexico by Maria Bertran
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Pacific
By Vassil Stoev
Located in Sofia, BG
"The Pacific" is an modern art in abstract line painting by the Bulgarian Vassil Stoyev,
The
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pacific sunset
By Iryna Kastsova
Located in Zofingen, AG
Pacific sunset.Seascape: Sunset, sun, sky, ocean, waves, beach, sea foam, expressively drawn with a
Category
2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pacific Highway
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pacific Coast
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pacific Telesis
By Mark Kostabi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Mark Kostabi
Title: Pacific Telesis
Year: 1989
Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed and dated
Category
1980s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pacific Coast
By Karen Darbinyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karen Darbinyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pacific II
By Scott Pattinson
Located in Summit, NJ
Gorgeous oil on canvas by Canadian abstract artist Scott Pattinson. Framed in a gray floating
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pacific Combers
By Montague Dawson
Located in New Orleans, LA
study of ships. Naturally gifted at drawing and painting, the self-taught Dawson became a member of an
Category
20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Missouri Pacific
By JC Spock
Located in Denver, CO
"
• original painting on cradled wood with open back
• sides painted black, backside signed with artist info
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Pencil
Pacific 2 # 39
By Scott Pattinson
Located in Bloomfield, ON
canvases have a vibrant energy.
One of the final paintings in his Pacific series, this work, with vivid
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Waves - Pacific Highway
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
ARTIST: Vahe Yeremyan
WORK: Original Oil Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind
MEDIUM: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pacific Grove Catch
Located in Soquel, CA
Luminous impressionist oil painting of three men fishing on the California coast by an unknown
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pacific City, Oregon
By Trish Nickell
Located in Dallas, TX
Evans was crucial to her development. Trish Nickell is an observer. Working in her studio, her paintings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pacific II #36
By Scott Pattinson
Located in Bloomfield, ON
. Both disciplines inform his dynamic, structural abstract painting. This energetic gestural painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pacific II # 3
By Scott Pattinson
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Toronto. Both disciplines inform his dynamic, structural abstract painting.
Since 2005, Pattinson has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Oil
Pacific II No 37
By Scott Pattinson
Located in Bloomfield, ON
abstraction. Pattinson’s thematically organized oil paintings are micro-narratives of collective experience
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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- 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.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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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