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Skate Boarder Times Square New York City after the Rain by British Urban Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Skate Boarder in Times Square New York City, after the Rain, by British Urban Landscape Artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Gesso, Linen, Paint, Oil, Mixed Media, Cotton Canvas
"A night in the city. Rain in Istanbul" abstract landscape of the Volskya Lilya.
Located in Zofingen, AG
stretcher. Technique: textured painting with structural paste, oil, varnish.The work continues the series of
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Lacquer, Oil
Robert Petersen After A Rain #2 unique abstract signed collage, Castelli Gallery
Located in New York, NY
Robert Petersen
After A Rain #2, 1987
Collage on Paper: Pencil, Oil, Acrylic and Cloth
Hand signed
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Textile, Oil, Acrylic, Graphite
Rocks and Rain Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media Painting
By Patricia McParlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Abstract expressionist painting on paper
Matted
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Oil, Acrylic
"After a Summer Rain" (2023) By Andy Evansen, Original Watercolor Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Beasts of Burden" (2023) by Andy Evansen is an original handmade watercolor painting on paper that
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oil, Board
Flowers on Checkerboard Cloth, Autumn Colors, Scottish 20th Century
Located in Hillsborough, NC
seascapes with cloud, rain and nuanced light.
This oil painting is presented with protective art glass in
Category
20th Century Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$2,024 Sale Price
56% Off
The Path at Glendalough Monastery, Oil Painting
By Onelio Marrero
Located in San Francisco, CA
, trees, arch, rain, path, impressionism, landscape, oil painting, greenThe Path at
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
After the rain, Flowers, Original Oil Painting, One of a Kind
By Aibek Begalin
Located in Granada Hills, CA
ARTIST: Aibek Begalin
WORK: Original oil painting, handmade artwork
Medium: Oil on canvas panel
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rainer Andreesen, "Study for "The Ashtray", contemporary portrait oil painting
By Rainer Andreesen
Located in Southampton, NY
Monochramatic double portrait oil painting of two young men, study for the artist's larger work
Category
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rainer Andreesen, "Andrew", monochromatic portrait of young man oil painting
By Rainer Andreesen
Located in Southampton, NY
Contemporary realist monochromatic oil painting portrait of a young man by renowned artist Rainer
Category
2010s American Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rainer Andreesen, "Winter Sky", dark seascape with cloudy night sky oil painting
By Rainer Andreesen
Located in Southampton, NY
Contemporary oil painting of winter night sky over water by artist Rainer Andreesen. Canadian born
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rainer Andreesen, "Grey Matter" double portrait 2 men monochromatic oil canvas
By Rainer Andreesen
Located in Southampton, NY
Monochromatic oil painting of two male figures by artist Rainer Andreesen.
Rainer Andreesen was
Category
2010s American Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Venetian Rain, Oil Cityscape Painting
By Gary Korlin
Located in Newburyport, MA
Rain, 2018. Mood filled painting with wonderful depth and emphasis on reflection and fine detailed
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled Rain Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Paul Manes
Located in Basalt, CO
This is an oil painting Untitled, Oil on Canvas 14 x 11 inches. The painting is signed on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Rain, Oil on Board
By Keith Purser
Located in Kingsclere, Hampshire
Rain, Oil on Board
Signed with initials and dated
Oil on board
Dimensions: 27 x 100 cm
10 5/8 x 39
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Bend not Break- Landscape, Oil Paint, Painting, Wood, Rain, Landscape, Blue
By Danielle Winger
Located in Nashville, TN
This landscape oil painting shows a rainstorm hitting some trees. It is depicted using soft blues
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
After the Rain - 21st Century Contemporary Impressionism Urban Oil Painting
Located in Singapore, SG
This unique original work comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist.
Ships safely to your door with DHL Express.
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
After the Rain - 21st Century Contemporary Oil Lanscape Triumphal Arch Painting
Located in Singapore, SG
"After the Rain" is an unashamedly joyful piece. With its palpable atmosphere capturing not only
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rain Garden, Abstract Landscape Oil Pastel
By Robert Baart
Located in Boston, MA
This Oil Pastel drawing depicts an abstracted landscape using bright green and white with textured
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
Ahzad Bogosian oil painting, "Pond After the Rain"
By Ahzad Bogosian
Located in Chicago, IL
Ahzad Bogosian's Midwestern scenes emanate peace. His landscapes glow despite the time of year or position of the sun. While simple and serene, Bogosian's work contains an ephemeral ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings
Materials
Panel
Touching Oil Painting of a Spaniel Gazing Longingly Through a Rain Soaked Window
By Beth Carlson
Located in Charleston, US
Spaniel or Setter gazing through a rain-soaked window. This dog painting captures the essence of longing
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
After the Rain III, landscape, oil painting, nature, sunset, water, green
blue
Located in Memphis, TN
transition into painting reflected my experience with enamel. That is, an emphasis on layering of transparent
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Summer Rain
By Casey Haugh
Located in New York, NY
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Rain
Located in Blacksburg, VA
“Rain, 2023”, (abstract) , Oil on Canvas, dimensions = 60"x92", 2023
©2023 HANI NAJI
No digital
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,720
"After the Rain" seascape painting, foggy beach
By Lisa Lebofsky
Located in Kent, CT
Lisa Lebofsky
After the Rain, 2022
oil on aluminum
25 x 40 inches
Lisa Lebofsky is a nomadic plein
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Metal
Photorealist farm painting "After the Rain- Lancaster"
By Richard Heisler
Located in Binghamton, NY
“Somewhere Near Woodhull, NY” is a photorealist oil on canvas painting. The work features a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Sunlight After Rain, Venice
oil painting by Bristish artist Ian Houston
By Ian Houston
Located in London, GB
Music in London from 1950. Soon afterwards he began a part time painting course at St Martin’s School of
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paint
Rain
By Hyun Ae Kang
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Earth Tones / Abstract Art / Figurative Art / Minimalism and Contemporary Minimalist / Mixed-Media
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil
$20,000
Confetti Rain
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 Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rain Showers
By Leslie Allen
Located in Mill Valley, CA
sophisticated paintings with a keen sense of color, gesture and division of space.
"Rain Showers" by Leslie
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
"Sunshine After The Rain", Impressionism landscape oil on canvas
Located in Cleveland, OH
Anne Mitro
"Sunshine After The Rain"
Oil on canvas
16" x 20"
$975
Impressionist landscape
Anne
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rain Dots
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 Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Red Rain
By Emil James Bisttram
Located in Hudson, NY
Painting Group, the Taos Art Association, and the Heptagon Gallery.
His style encompassed regionalism
Category
Other Art Style Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Light Rain
By John Cosby
Located in Charleston, SC
draw and paint. These early experiences took the fear out of creating a painting and gave Cosby the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Ethel Schwabacher, Warm Rain II, oil on canvas, 1959
By Ethel Schwabacher
Located in New York, NY
enrolled in Max Weber’s painting class at the Art Students League. That year she met Arshile Gorky, with
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pasture After Rain- Zoom View Nature Still Life Painting, Oil on Canvas in Frame
Located in Charlotte, NC
captures the raw beauty in her floral oil paintings and photographs of morning dew. She also creates
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Waiting for Rain
By Julia von Metzsch Ramos
Located in Boston, MA
Waiting for Rain, 2016, oil on panel, 16x20"
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Early Spring Rain
By John McCarthy
Located in Charlottesville, VA
'Early Spring Rain' is an oil crayon landscape in the colors gray, lime green, and blue
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon
Vintage American Modernist Painting, 1949, Chicago, Otto Niebuhr, "The Guitarist"
Located in Milwaukee, WI
excellent painting is always a good investment.
Otto Rainer Niebuhr
"The Guitarist, 1949"
Oil on Canvas
41
Category
1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Rain of Flower
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Presenting an original oil painting by Iranian artist Goli Mahallati.
"Rain of Flower" is an
Category
2010s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rain in Venice
By James MacKeown
Located in Red Bank, NJ
Charming painting by Irish Artist, James Mackeown, of a quite and rain day in Venice. A couple
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Holiday Sparkle Rain
By Katherine Kean
Located in Palm Desert, CA
melting abstract of dancing sparkles when viewed through a rain speckled windshield. Painted in layers of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Confetti Rain 2
By Katherine Kean
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Rain on the windshield falls in fat, colorful drops, and rivulets. Painted in layers and textured
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
San Ambrosio Rain
By Alex Erlich
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Oil on Panel.
An exquisite example of Erlich's evocative, moody works.
Alex's goal in these
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Road to Rain
By Julie Friedman
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
After the Rain
By T.M. Nicholas
Located in Nantucket, MA
Artist TM Nicholas captures an afternoon on Nantucket after a rain storm has passed. The
Category
Early 2000s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Back Bay Rain
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Oil on Canvas. Framed to 17x17
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
After the Rain
Located in Stowe, VT
The expressionistic landscape paintings of Julia Jensen evoke memories of place, a sense of a
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Waiting for Rain
By Julia von Metzsch Ramos
Located in Boston, MA
This painting is framed in a natural wood float frame.
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Rain at Cowtrack
By Kristen Garneau
Located in Mill Valley, CA
oil on linen
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Raining in New York - Miguel Guía Impresionism Oil Paint on Cardboard
By Miguel Guía
Located in Madrid, Madrid
painting and into Parisian impressionism with wet streets and lights playing with the rain.
Due to this
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Rain of Colour
Located in MADRID, ES
Oil and acrylic paint, pigments and various materials on pure Belgian linen. Handcrafted wooden
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Acrylic, Pigment
After the Rain
By John Francis Murphy
Located in New York, NY
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Raining in Venice
By Yuri Bondarenko
Located in Red Bank, NJ
Yuri Bondarenko is known for his landscape paintings. He creates a particular mood in many of his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
After the Rain
By JoAnne Unger
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
11" x 14" Framed to 20" x 23"
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rain On The Headland
Located in South Shields, GB
Artist: Dave Watson
Subject: Seascape
Medium: Oil on Board
Size: 80 x 53cm.
This original oil
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
After The Rain
By Nikolina Kovalenko
Located in New York, NY
Nikolina is interested in humanity’s vanishing connection with Nature and strives to expose the consequences our everyday actions have on the environment.
Her work explores the symb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
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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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Questions About Rain Oil Painting
- 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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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.