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Landscape in Provence
By Willy Eisenschitz
Located in Vienna, AT
Landscape in Provence, 1959 Oil on canvas Signed bottom right W. Eisenschitz Designated on the
Category

1950s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Claviers Cup, Provence
Located in New York, NY
Original oil on canvas painting signed lower right, custom framed with 3/4" poplar wood. Executed
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Village of Provence
By Louis Labro-Font
Located in La Jolla, CA
carried his palette, his tubes of paints, his brushes for oil paintings, and also paper and gouache for
Category

Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Hillside in Provence
By John MacDonald
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oil on linen panel Signed J. MacDonald lower right. Titled and dated on verso.
Category

2010s Other Art Style Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Chardons de Provence
By Michel Moreau
Located in Red Bank, NJ
Michel Moreau demonstrates his impeccable attention to balance and form in this stunning painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Port in Provence
By Marcel Dyf
Located in La Jolla, CA
Marcel Dyf was born in 1899 in Paris. He grew up in Normandy, and started a career as an engineer, but soon decided to become a painter. In 1922, he moved to Arles, where he was trai...
Category

Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Summer in Provance
By Beatrice Carebul
Located in La Jolla, CA
Beatrice Carebul was born in 1883 in Paris. She was considered one of the most brilliant female artists of her time. She began her studies at the Ecole des Beaux Arts and also studie...
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Lavender Oil Painting
By Bridgette Duran
Located in New York, NY
countryside.” Keywords: lavender oil painting, lavender field painting, Provence landscape art, original oil
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Schloss in der Provence (Castle in Provence) - landscape, green/blue, dynamic
Located in Wien, AT
painting the artist presents a castle in the French region of Provence. The foreground shows fields and
Category

1990s Neo-Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vineyard in Provence, Plein Air Landscape Original Fine Art Oil on Linen Canvas
By Dee Beard Dean
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Dee Beard Dean is a nationally-recognized artist who has been painting since childhood. She was
Category

2010s Land Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Oil

Farm in Provence, oil on board signed Marguerite CRISSAY
Located in NANTES, FR
Mediterranean landscape depicting a farm, signed Marguerite Crissay. It's a rectangular oil on
Category

Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Paintings

Materials

Wood

The village of Uchaux, Vaucluse ( Provence )
By Jean-Pierre Stauffer
Located in Paris, FR
Jean-Pierre STAUFFER Switzerland 1927 - 1994 « Vaucluse ( Provence ) » Oil on canvas Size
Category

1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

In the garden, Provence/France, 1950s
By Trude Waehner
Located in Vienna, AT
painted there. What a lovely view of this valley in the provence. From 1928 – 1932 Waehner studied at
Category

20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Paint

The Shepherd in Provence south of France
By Henri Stenn
Located in Paris, FR
Henri STENN Original oil on panel. Handsigned. Size unframed : 38 x 55 cm The frame is included
Category

1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Seascape with a boat near Marseille France impressionist Provence
Located in PARIS, FR
François GAUTIER 1842-1917 Boat near Marseille Painting, oil on canvas Signed Painting: 38 x 61 cm
Category

19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Maison et vent en Provence, Contemporary, Late 20th Century
By Raymond Debieve
Located in Lempzours, Dordogne
This painting, although representing a landscape, is full of life: the wind seems to agitate
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Church and white trees in Provence, Contemporary, Late 20th Century
By Raymond Debieve
Located in Lempzours, Dordogne
This artwork was painted in Provence by the artist, who settled in Visan (Vaucluse) in 1960. In the
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bengal Tiger in Marsh - Original oil on canvas - 78 x 113 in.
By Daniel Maffia
Located in Birmingham, MI
, splitting his time between his studios in Provence and Hingham. His oil paintings have been exhibited in
Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Luberon Provence Oil Painting
By Michael Saville
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Superb large Impressionist oil painting by the contemporary British painter, Michael Saville. The
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

FERNAND AUDET (1923-2016) FRENCH IMPRESSIONIST SIGNED OIL - Provence Balcony
By Fernand Audet
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
verso Lourmain (Luberon, Provence) oil painting on canvas, unframed painting: 19.5 x 25.5 inches 20th
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Provence Impressionist Landscape, Oil Painting
By Nel Gautier
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Provence Impressionist Landscape, Oil Painting By French artist Nel Gautier, 20th Century Signed
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Blue Door, Provence" Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting of Provence
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Blue Door, Provence" is an beautiful oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertran. This
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vista of Provence Landscape Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
'Vista of Provence', oil on board, by Anna Costa (circa 1960s). This is a vibrant landscape painted
Category

1960s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Winter Scene in Provence Landscape Oil Painting
By Auguste Chabaud
Located in London, GB
'Winter Scene in Provence', oil on panel, by Auguste Chabaud (circa 1910). This artwork depicts the
Category

1910s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Summer Fields in Provence - Original Oil Painting
By Michael Saville
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Superb large Impressionist oil painting by the contemporary British painter, Michael Saville. The
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Spring Cabanon" Modern Impressionist Oil Painting of Provence
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Spring Cabanon" is an beautiful oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertran. This
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Spring Fantasia" Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting of Provence
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Spring Fantasia" is an beautiful oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertran. This
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Valensole Lavender" Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting In Provence
By Maria Bertan
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
An exceptional oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertran, "Lavender Bu Revest Du Bion
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

A Walk Through Provence, Impressionist French Oil Painting
By Claude Benard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Through the Looking Glass, Impressionist French Oil Painting By French artist Claude Benard, (1926
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

20th Century French Oil Painting Garden in Provence
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
A Garden in Provence French School, mid-late 20th century unsigned oil painting on canvas textured
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1973 Vintage Framed Abstract Landscape Oil Painting - Provence
Located in Bristol, GB
painting depicting the Southern Alps in Provence , executed in oil in 1973. In this picturesque view
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Antique Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas, French Provence Countryside Painting
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Provence. MORE ABOUT THIS PAINTING: Medium: Oil on stretched canvas Size with frame: 29ins x 20ins or
Category

Early 1900s French School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dusk in Provence French Vintage Landscape Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
'Dusk in Provence', oil on board, by Anna Costa (circa 1960s). This is a rich landscape painted by
Category

1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Farm in Provence French Vintage Landscape Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
'Farm in Provence', oil on board, by Anna Costa (circa 1960s). This is a vibrant landscape painted
Category

1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

20th Century Oil - Provence
Located in Corsham, GB
Provence, oil on canvas. Signed lower right. Countersigned and titled on the reverse. On canvas on
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Blue Door Shadows" Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting of Provence
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Blue Door Shadows" is an beautiful oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertran. This
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Alley In Gordes" Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting of Provence
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Alley In Gordes" is an beautiful oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertran. This
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Peach Tree Orchard" Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting of Provence
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Peach Tree Orchard" is an explosively colorful oil painted on location in Provence by Maria
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Chapel Bell Tower" Modern Impressionist Oil Painting of Provence
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Chapel Bell Tower" is an beautiful oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertran. This
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Ocean of Poppies" Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting In Provence
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
An exceptional oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertran, this Contemporary
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Provence Landscape Colourful Abstract French Expressionist Original Oil Painting
By Akos Biro
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Provence Landscape by AKOS BIRO (HUNGARIAN 1911-2002) Oil painting on board, board size: 18 x 15
Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Sault Valley Lavender" Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting In Provence
By Maria Bertan
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
An exceptional oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertran, "Sault Valley Lavender" is a
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting Of Apricot Blossoms in Provence
By Maria Bertan
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
An exceptional oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertran, this Contemporary
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Wild Garden Irises" Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting In Provence
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
An exceptional oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertran, this Contemporary
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Lavender and Cabanon " Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting of Provence
By Maria Bertan
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Lavender and Cabanon" is an exceptional large oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertran
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Lavender In Bloom" Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting of Provence
By Maria Bertan
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Lavender In Bloom" is an exceptional oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertran, this
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Rochegiron Lavender Field" Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting of Provence
By Maria Bertan
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Rochegiron Lavender Field" is an exceptional oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertran
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Golden Poppy Field" Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting of Provence
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
An exceptional oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertran, this Contemporary
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Rochegiron Lavender Field" Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting of Provence
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Rochegiron Lavender Field" is an exceptional oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertran
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Lavender In Bloom" Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting of Provence
By Maria Bertan
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Lavender In Bloom" is an exceptional oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertran, this
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sun Scorched Provence Landscape Huge Post Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Provence Landscape by Michel Kritz (French 1925-1994) oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 24 x 32
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Sunday in Provence" Small Impressionist Oil on Board Painting
By Jim Richards
Located in Atlanta, GA
his vision in the most truthful manner possible, he began painting at a very young age; by the time he
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

The Bastide, Provence. Large scale oil painting on canvas.
Located in Cotignac, FR
in Provence who in turn took his inspiration from Cezanne. This large painting has a serenity to it
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil painting of a Provence village square
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Interesting oil painting of a Provence village square. Signed L. Thiebaud, 53. Very lively and
Category

Vintage 1950s French Paintings

Materials

Board

"Cabanon In Wildflower Field" Modern Impressionist Oil Painting of Provence
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Cabanon In Wildflower Field" is an beautiful oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertran
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Provence, Large Post-Impressionist Oil
By Pierre Edmond Peradon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Provence Pierre Edmond Peradon (French, 1893-1981) Oil painting on board, framed Signed on the
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting Of Provence Doorway by Maria Bertran
By Maria Bertan
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
An exceptional oil painted on location in Provence by Maria Bertran, this Contemporary
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Provence Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact provence oil painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. There are many Post-Impressionist, Impressionist and Expressionist versions of these works for sale. Finding the perfect provence oil painting may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right provence oil painting for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, gray, black and beige. There have been many interesting provence oil painting examples over the years, but those made by Maria Bertran, Maria Bertan, Michael Saville, Diana Malivani and Jonelle Summerfield are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, oil paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch.

How Much is a Provence Oil Painting?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a provence oil painting in our inventory may begin at $125 and can go as high as $30,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,925.

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It could be argued that cave walls were the canvases for the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict and elevate natural scenery through art, but there is a richer history to consider.

The Netherlands was home to landscapes as a major theme in painting as early as the 1500s, and ink-on-silk paintings in China featured mountains and large bodies of water as far back as the third century. Greeks created vast wall paintings that depicted landscapes and grandiose garden scenes, while in the late 15th century and early 16th century, landscapes were increasingly the subject of watercolor works by the likes of Leonardo da Vinci and Fra Bartolomeo.

The popularity of religious paintings eventually declined altogether, and by the early 19th century, painters of classical landscapes took to painting out-of-doors (plein-air painting). Paintings of natural scenery were increasingly realistic but romanticized too. Into the 20th century, landscapes remained a major theme for many artists, and while the term “landscape painting” may call to mind images of lush, grassy fields and open seascapes, the genre is characterized by more variety, colors and diverse styles than you may think. Painters working in the photorealist style of landscape painting, for example, seek to create works so lifelike that you may confuse their paint for camera pixels. But if you’re shopping for art to outfit an important room, the work needs to be something with a bit of gravitas (and the right frame is important, too).

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Questions About Provence Oil Painting
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

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

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

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

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    To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
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    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    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.
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    A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
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    The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
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    Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.

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

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

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

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

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    Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
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    On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.

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    The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
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    To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.

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

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

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

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

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 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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