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"Refreshing Swim" oil painting of a woman swimming in blue and green pool
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
"Refreshing Swim" Woman in Black Bathing suit Swimming in Pool with Green Water
In her paintings
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Pool
By David Konigsberg
Located in Kent, CT
David Konigsberg,
Pool, 2014,
oil on canvas,
45 x 60 inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$12,000
"Resort Life" Abstract oil painting of people at pool in neutrals and blues
By Elizabeth Lennie
Located in Edgartown, MA
Abstract oil painting of people at a pool in neutrals and blues.
Water has been the backdrop to
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Come And Sit By The Pool, Karen Lynn, Original Painting, Affordable Art, Pool
By Karen Lynn
Located in Deddington, GB
Come And Sit By The Pool [2021]
original
oil on canvas
Image size: H:121 cm x W:91 cm
Complete
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Expedition" Oil painting of a woman in a red swimsuit in a blue pool
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
Oil painting of a woman in a red swimsuit in a blue pool.
"I throw myself into the water almost
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"The Pool at Night 4" Oil painting of a woman floating in turquoise water
By Elizabeth Lennie
Located in Edgartown, MA
northern Ontario and the aqua waters of the Caribbean. I work with oil paint on canvas, layering thin
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"See Water" Oil Painting of a Woman in a Red Swimsuit in Blue Pool
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
"See Water" Oil Painting of a Woman in a Red Swimsuit in Blue Pool
"I throw myself into the water
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
F. Holzer - Large 20th Century Oil, Woodland Pool
Located in Corsham, GB
A verdant scene at a woodland pool surrounded by trees. Presented in an ornate gilt-effect frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Free (Blonde)" Oil painting of a woman in white swimsuit in a blue pool
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
Oil painting of a woman in white swimsuit in a blue pool.
"I throw myself into the water almost
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Get Out! - Large Scale Oil Painting of Marilyn Monroe Standing in a Kiddie Pool
By Bruno Surdo
Located in Chicago, IL
in a kiddie pool grabs the viewers attention. Let the discussion begin.
Bruno Surdo
Get Out!
oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"White Cadillac 3 (paper)" oil painting of woman in white swimsuit in blue pool
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
swimmer's form”.
Carol graduated from the Art Center College of Design in painting. For some 20 years she
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Suspense Study (Light)" Oil painting of a woman in a red swimsuit in blue pool
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
Oil painting of a woman in a red swimsuit in blue pool.
"I throw myself into the water almost
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Titanium" oil painting of a woman in a white swimsuit in blue pool
reflection
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
swimmer's form”.
Carol graduated from the Art Center College of Design in painting. For some 20 years she
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Salmon-Big and Grounded" oil painting of woman in orange floating in blue pool
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
swimmer's form”.
Carol graduated from the Art Center College of Design in painting. For some 20 years she
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Carol" Oil painting of a woman in a white swimsuit in a blue pool
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
swimmer's form”.
Carol graduated from the Art Center College of Design in painting. For some 20 years she
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Bomb, Swimming Artwork, Figurative Painting, Sports Painting, Pool House Art
Located in Deddington, GB
may look
Bomb is an original painting by Amy Devlin. My process starts with taking the photographs I
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Free Horizon" Oil painting of a woman in a white swimsuit in a blue pool
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
Oil painting of a woman in a white swimsuit in a blue pool.
"I throw myself into the water almost
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Free Horizon" Oil painting of a woman in a white swimsuit in a blue pool
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
Oil painting of a woman in a white swimsuit in a blue pool.
"I throw myself into the water almost
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Free Floating" Oil painting of a woman in a white swimsuit in a blue pool
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
Oil painting of a woman in a white swimsuit in a blue pool.
"I throw myself into the water almost
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Oil on canvas painting of a family at the swimming pool, called
Familienbild
Located in Oostende, BE
Oil on canvas painting of a family at the swimming pool, called 'Familienbild'
Category
2010s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"Papillion (paper)" Oil painting of a woman in a red swimsuit in a blue pool
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
Oil painting of a woman in a red swimsuit in a blue pool.
"I throw myself into the water almost
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Pool At Night 5" oil painting of a woman swimming in purple-blue evening water
By Elizabeth Lennie
Located in Edgartown, MA
northern Ontario and the aqua waters of the Caribbean. I work with oil paint on canvas, layering thin
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Pool At Night 7" oil painting of a woman swimming in purple-blue evening water
By Elizabeth Lennie
Located in Edgartown, MA
northern Ontario and the aqua waters of the Caribbean. I work with oil paint on canvas, layering thin
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Pool At Night 8" oil painting of a woman swimming in purple-blue evening water
By Elizabeth Lennie
Located in Edgartown, MA
northern Ontario and the aqua waters of the Caribbean. I work with oil paint on canvas, layering thin
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Dive In" oil painting of girl diving into pool with white bathing suit and cap
By Debbie Miller
Located in Edgartown, MA
made the transition back to painting full time. I’m fascinated with the human form and the way a
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Orange Pool
By Dirk de Bruycker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Orange Pool", oil and mixed media on canvas — 72 x 60 x 2 inches — 2008.
Dirk De
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Childlike Magic 81 - oil on panel painting of birches
abandoned swimming pool
Located in Oostende, BE
German artist (Berlin, 1970- ) who combines industrial with nature elements. Makes reference to childlike memories.
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Panel
Pool Party
By John Evans
Located in New York, NY
Materials
Oil, Canvas
R. C. Parish - Framed 20th Century Oil, Forest Pool
Located in Corsham, GB
A mesmerizing study of woodland trees reflected in the surface of a natural woodland pool. The
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Pool At Night 9" oil painting of a woman swimming in purple-blue evening water
By Elizabeth Lennie
Located in Edgartown, MA
northern Ontario and the aqua waters of the Caribbean. I work with oil paint on canvas, layering thin
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Reflecting Pool
By James Armstrong
Located in Napa, CA
“First, I work the painting to a state of being nearly complete, in the traditional sense. I then
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Metal
Henry N. Almond (1918-2000) - 20th Century Oil, Pool Scene
Located in Corsham, GB
A vibrant oil painting by the artist Henry N. Almond, depicting a pool scene. Signed to the lower
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Rose Cartemus" oil painting of a woman in a red swimsuit in a blue pool
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
swimmer's form”.
Carol graduated from the Art Center College of Design in painting. For some 20 years she
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Gwen Clay - Framed 20th Century Oil, Pool of the Dreamtime
Located in Corsham, GB
An original oil painting by Gwen Clay. Pool of the Dreamtime, oil on canvas. Signed to the lower
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Naiads, Underwater Paintings, Paintings for your Pool House, Figurative Art
By Amy Devlin
Located in Deddington, GB
The Naiads is an original painting by Amy Devlin. My process starts with taking the photographs I
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"How To Do a Fly Dive" Abstract oil painting of people at pool in pastel colors
By Elizabeth Lennie
Located in Edgartown, MA
Abstract oil painting of people at a pool in pastel pink, green and blues.
Water has been the
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid 20th Century Oil - Horses in the Woodland Pool
Located in Corsham, GB
Unsigned. Presented in a painted wooden frame. On board.
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Palms Pool
By Ayline Olukman
Located in New York, NY
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Photography, oil paint, french art, landscape, water, female, journey, palm trees, pool, America, road trip
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Stretcher Bars
Pool Party
By Zoe Hawk
Located in Columbia, MO
depicted in the paintings are meant to be sweet and somewhat familiar to the viewer, yet upon closer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$7,800
Oasis Pool
By Ayline Olukman
Located in New York, NY
Oil Painting on marouflage of a photograph (Layering of a photograph as a base layer to the artwork
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Photographic Paper, Cotton Canvas, Stretcher Bars, Cotton
"White Cadillac 1" oil painting of a woman in a white swimsuit in a blue pool
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
swimmer's form”.
Carol graduated from the Art Center College of Design in painting. For some 20 years she
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Pool (Diamond Bunnies)
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt
Title: Pool
Series: Bunnies
Date: 2015
Medium: Oil on canvas with diamond
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"April Pool Days"
By CM Okerwall
Located in San Antonio, TX
Size: 17.5 x 38
Medium: Oil
"April Pool Days"
Biography
C. M. Okerwall Born 1928
CM Okerwall, western
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"New Normal 3" oil painting of a boy sitting on the edge of a blue pool
By Elizabeth Lennie
Located in Edgartown, MA
northern Ontario and the aqua waters of the Caribbean. I work with oil paint on canvas, layering thin
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Audrey Lanceman (b.1931) - 20th Century Oil, The Swimming Pool
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming scene depicting figures socialising at the local swimming pool. Signed to the lower left
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ted Dyer - Framed 20th Century Oil, Rock-pooling in Summer
By Ted Dyer
Located in Corsham, GB
pictured by the artist holding nets, perfect for rock-pooling and foraging round the water's edge. Signed
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"See Water (Paper)" oil painting of a woman in a red swimsuit in a blue pool
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
swimmer's form”.
Carol graduated from the Art Center College of Design in painting. For some 20 years she
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Erato
Contemporary Underwater Portrait Painting, Girl in Swimming Pool
By Amy Devlin
Located in Utrecht, NL
uses. Her paintings show a fascination with the movement and texture of water, which is depicted in
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Nymphs
Contemporary Underwater Portrait Painting, Girls in Pool
By Amy Devlin
Located in Utrecht, NL
uses. Her paintings show a fascination with the movement and texture of water, which is depicted in
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Rachael in Red" oil painting on panel of a woman in red suit in turquoise pool
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
swimmer's form”. Carol graduated from the Art Center College of Design in painting. For some 20 years she
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Pond" contemporary painting, waterlilies reflection, cool tones, resin pooling
By Darius Yektai
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
, with these rich, moody, powerful paintings. In Pond, the resin Yektai uses is poured onto the canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Resin, Oil, Casein
"Dissolve (Square)" Oil painting of a woman in a white swimsuit in a blue pool
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
Oil painting of a woman in a white swimsuit in a blue pool.
"I throw myself into the water almost
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Pool" Contemporary Colorful Red and Aqua Toned Abstract Geometric Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary colorful abstract painting by local Houston artist Peter Healy. Currently featured in
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hemera, Figurative Art, Swimming Painting, Underwater Art, Pool House Art
By Amy Devlin
Located in Deddington, GB
Hemera is an original painting by Amy Devlin. My process starts with taking the photographs I work
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
[un]Easy - 21st Century, Contemporary Painting, Sun, Pool, Water, Seaside
By Radu Rodideal
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
[un]Easy, 2019
Oil on canvas (Signed on reverse)
31 1/2 H x 23 5/8 W in.
80 H x 60 W cm
In his
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
![[un]Easy - 21st Century, Contemporary Painting, Sun, Pool, Water, Seaside](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/a_6863/1565730921244/IMG_1752_2__master.jpg?width=240 "Radu Rodideal - [un]Easy - 21st Century, Contemporary Painting, Sun, Pool, Water, Seaside")
XXL Pool at 8.40 АМ
Located in Zofingen, AG
Extra large oil painting on canvas. One-of-a-kind artwork with Virtual Projection. You can see it
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
By the Pool
By Ayline Olukman
Located in New York, NY
relationship to America emerges. The images are re-interpreted by the oil painting and we know we are far from
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Photographic Paper, Stretcher Bars
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Pool Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact pool oil painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. You can easily find an example made in the Abstract style, while we also have 22 Abstract versions to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a pool oil painting may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a pool oil painting to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of blue, gray, beige, black and more. A pool oil painting from Carol Bennett, T.S. Harris, Samantha French, Elizabeth Lennie and Jeffrey Palladini — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home. A large pool oil painting can prove too dominant for some spaces — a smaller pool oil painting, measuring 5.52 high and 3 wide, may better suit your needs.
How Much is a Pool Oil Painting?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a pool oil painting in our inventory may begin at $233 and can go as high as $88,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,900.
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Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
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- 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 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. - 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 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.
- 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 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. - 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.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 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, 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. - 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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