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"Beyond the Rain" Colorful Contemporary Oil and Mixed Media Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
pupil of late world-renowned Hungarian artist Albert Sz. Nemethy, whose paintings can be found in the
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
"Waiting in The Rain" Impressionist Scene Oil Painting on Canvas with Gold Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
captured as this stunning moment comes to life effortlessly with bold brushwork. This painting is signed
Category
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Harbor after Rain, Seascape oil Painting, one of a kind, ready to hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Seascape Impressionism
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rain
By Plamen Bonev
Located in Sofia, BG
"Rain" is a modern, abstract art line painting by Maestro Plamen Bonev,
The painting is unframed
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,492
"Lovers in the Rain" Small Impressionist Oil Painting of Figures by Eiffel Tower
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts an impressionistic Plein Air scene of a couple under an umbrella by the
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Chanel in the Rain" Impressionist Figure High-End Fashion Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
oil on heavyweight paper, is signed by the artist lower left and titled and dated on verso.
Art
Category
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper
Rainy - Mitzy Renooy, 21st Century Contemporary Oil Painting of a Woman in Rain
By Mitzy Renooy
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
The artist Mitzy Renooy in this painting shows skating people in a landscape with ice and small
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Singing in the Rain" Figure Gown French Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
controlled movement. “Singing in the Rain” demonstrates a whimsical expression of femininity and formality; a
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper
Walking the Dog in the Rain Oversized Oil
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5078 Oversized oil on canvas of a girl walking a dog
Category
1970s Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rain In The Mountains - mountains landscape painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
signed on the back. The painting comes with the Certificate of Authenticity.
Materials used: oil on board
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Wharfedale After Rain, Oil on Canvas Painting by John Albert Cooper, 1932
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Wharfedale After Rain, Oil on Canvas Painting by John Albert Cooper, 1932
Additional information
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Rain
By John Randall Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John Randall Nelson’s paintings are layered with his own personal language consisting of patterns
Category
2010s Pop Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Panel
$1,600
Modern Impressionist Cityscape "Night Rain" Oil San Francisco
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Night Rain" is a fine example of Bryan Mark Taylor's modern approach to Impressionism. This
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
City After the Rain. Abstract original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
expressionism and symbolism, suggesting an urban landscape reborn. This painting is an energetic symphony that
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
After the Rain
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original painting signed by the Artist lower right.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
$7,900
Before The Rain. Baltic Sea. Sweden Landscape Paintings
Located in Oslo, NO
Seascape, Sweden, horizontal, nature, sea, impressionism
The painting "Before the Rain. Baltic Sea
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Let it Rain - Oil Paint by Elena Mardashova - 2023
Located in Roma, IT
Original oil painting 'Let it Rain'.
On canvas 60 x 50 cm,
2023
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
After the Rain at the Lake - Gray rainy skies over river, Original oil painting
By Ahzad Bogosian
Located in Chicago, IL
Ahzad Bogosian
After the Rain at the Lake
acrylic on canvas
12h x 12w in
30.48h x 30.48w cm
Framed
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas, Oil
Rain Over Arran, Oil on Canvas Painting by William George Gillies, 1950s
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Rain Over Arran, Oil on Canvas Painting by William George Gillies, 1950s
Additional information
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Rain Drops on the Magnolia Realism 24 x 36 Oil Canvas Floral Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Rain Drops on the Magnolia is 24 x 36 oil on canvas . Gallery Wrapped
Susan is a native Houstonian
Category
2010s American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Soft Rain
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by George Billis Gallery in Westport CT.
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$3,360
Snow Turning to Rain 4, Contemporary Abstract Painting
By Willy Bo Richardson
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary abstract painting by Willy Bo Richardson
Oil on aluminum panel
This artwork is
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Summer Rain
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the essence of a fleeting, tender moment
Category
2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
It
s raining
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Oleksandr Khrapachov "It's raining"
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting of Street Scene of Couple on Raining Paris Day
Located in Sheffield, MA
The contemporary oil painting is of a street scene with rain reflecting images on the pavement
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Raining Elements
Located in Kingston, WA
count on the rain to keep our surroundings flourishing and nurturing our lives. We have mountains rising
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Baihai Zhang Landscape Original Oil On Canvas "Mountain After Rain"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Mountain After Rain
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 19.75 x 23.5 inches
Frame: Framing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rain Forest
By Ferjo, Fernando de Jesus Oliveira
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Rainforest" c.1990, is an oil painting on canvas by noted surrealist Brazilian artist
Category
Late 20th Century Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Things Stable, Things Variable .... - Expressive Contemporary Painting, Rain
By Robert Bubel
Located in Salzburg, AT
The painting is signed on the back.
The whole artistic output of Robert Bubel centres around
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Arthur Deleu (1884-1966) - 1937 Oil, After The Rain
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking Dutch landscape from the early 20th Century in thinned oil on paper. The scene shows a
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Landscape Rain
By Barry Kostrinsky
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Oil on canvas.
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Price Upon Request
Huimin Wang Abstract Original Oil On Canvas "After the rain"
Located in New York, NY
Title: After the rain
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 15 x 20 inches
Frame: Framing options
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
City Rain II - original abstract impressionism painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
. The textured, tactile quality of his paintings further enhances this, as Jansen works with oil paint
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,326 Sale Price
20% Off
NYC Rain III - original abstract impressionism painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
City infused with the serenity of a rain-soaked evening. Painted in oil on canvas, this abstract
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,275 Sale Price
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Confetti Rain contemporary impressionistic
By Katherine Kean
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Katherine Kean: Rain on the windshield makes a fine mist that creates a sparkling, atmospheric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,520 Sale Price
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After the rain. 1991, oil on cardboard, 90x83 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Laimdots Murnieks had a significant influence on the development of Latvian painting at the end of
Category
1990s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
$9,019 Sale Price
20% Off
Rain Dots landscape impressionistic
By Katherine Kean
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Drops of rain reflect bright lights and punctuate the soft, tonal background of a rainy day. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
$660 Sale Price
20% Off
Late Day City Rain
By Katherine Kean
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Rain on the windshield makes a fine mist that creates a sparkling, atmospheric veil, between you
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
John Haskins (b.1938) - Framed 20th Century Oil, Summer Rain, Hertfordshire
By John Haskins
Located in Corsham, GB
An original oil painting by the British artist John Haskins (b.1938). Entitled 'Summer Rain
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rain in Venice
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've woven a tapestry of emotions using acrylic and oil, bridging realism with
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
Rain with Blue Sculpture
By Mary Vernon
Located in Dallas, TX
these meetings, changing everything. All my paintings show this shifting world." - Mary Vernon
Born in
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"After the rain"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
The painting “After the Rain” takes the viewer to the heart of Kamianets-Podilskyi, a city where
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sara MacCulloch "Garden in the rain, Castine" 2025 oil on canvas
By Sara MacCulloch
Located in New York, NY
Kathryn Markel Fine Arts is pleased to announce Sun Fog Rain, an exhibition of new paintings by
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"After the rain"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This painting was painted outdoors in the fresh air. The stormy sky and heavy clouds, combined with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rain in the City
By Dean Larson
Located in Fairfield, CT
"As an artist I’m constantly searching for new subject matter that in some way connects and calls out to be painted. In particular the relationships between light and shadow, and th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$12,160 Sale Price
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New York. Manhattan Lights In The Rain - cityscape painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
The painting with rainy Manhattan painting is a great and stylish cityscape - the play of dark and
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Before The Rain
Located in Zofingen, AG
— nature’s fleeting masterpiece of light and shadow.
The picture is author's and original. The painting
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Orange Rain Cloud
Located in New Orleans, LA
Ben Hamburger says of his work…
I use painting to explore my environment, experiences, and inner
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Acrylic
Golfers in the Rain I (The Fourteenth Hole), Oil on Canvas Painting, 1956 circa
By Mary Potter
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Golfers in the Rain I (The Fourteenth Hole), Oil on Canvas Painting, 1956 circa
Additional
Category
20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas
C. William Burns - Framed 20th Century Oil, After Rain, Bakewell
By William Burns
Located in Corsham, GB
The delightful oil captures the pretty market town of Bakewell, situated on the banks of the river
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
After the Rain
By Ira Barkoff
Located in Wiscasett, ME
Oil on canvas signed in the lower left and inscribed in verso. Measuring 37.5" x 37.5" with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Make it rain
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Written in the rain in the Zhytomyr region
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Summer rain"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
I painted these peonies in the rain. This sketch is charged with thunder and lightning. When I look
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
After the rain. Paris. Oil on canvas, 54, 5x80 cm
Located in Riga, LV
After the rain. Paris. Oil on canvas, 54,5x80 cm
Street in Paris with people
Gennady Bernadsky
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"After the rain"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This painting was painted in the open air in the city of Chuguev, Kharkiv region.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Under the Rain - Oil paint by Eliano Fantuzzi - mid-20th Century
By Eliano Fantuzzi
Located in Roma, IT
Under the rain is a contemporary artwork realized by Eliano Fantuzzi.
Mixed colored oil painting
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine British Impressionist Signed Oil Rain Clouds over Rugged Mountain Crags
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Rain Clouds over Crags
English School (Early 20th Century):
signed initials lower front corner
oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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A rain oil painting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $3,801, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $280,000.
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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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- 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.
- 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. - 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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 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.
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Get to know the key movements and artists who have influenced visual culture for more than a century.
With a Show at MoMA, Marlon Mullen Paints Pictures That Are beyond Words
The nonspeaking California artist is having a moment, with vivacious paintings that play on art-magazine covers as well as more mysterious abstractions.
The Vibrant Beauty of Orphist Art Supersedes Its Perplexing Name
This kaleidoscopic early-modern art style has long deserved another look. Now, the Guggenheim museum is doing just that.