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Berman Twins
By Rainer Gross
Located in New York, NY
A rich and highly textured painting on two panels by the German artist, Rainer Gross.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Pigment
After Rain, County Kerry
Located in Cambridge, ON
Centre for Art and Design.
Details: "After Rain, County Kerry" 2001
Oil on board
Dimensions: 18 x 24
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ellwood After Spring Rain
By Ralph Waterhouse
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This painting was painted on location after few days of heavy rain, at Ellwood Bluffs, Santa
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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 Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
The Rain in Maine
By Anoka Faruqee
Located in San Francisco, CA
oil on linen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Woodstock After the Rain
By Leon Dabo
Located in Lawrence, NY
This is an early work showing the mist still in the air after the rain has fallen. It is nearly
Category
1910s Tonalist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Save the Rain (1)
By Sarah Hinckley
Located in Westport, CT
Painter, Sarah Hinckley is best known for her subtle, meditative colour field paintings. Influenced
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bird Family in Rain
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Signed, Original
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Rain did Outweigh
By Megan Krause
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Megan Krause. The paintings in this exhibition imagine settlements at various stages of construction or
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Manhattan Sun After the Rain
By Mark Laguë
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Mark's painting of Manhattan the rain captures the energy of this vibrant city.
His bold use of
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
After The Rain Comes Thistle
By Stephen Foss
Located in Park City, UT
heavily worked finishes in contemporary painting. His current body of work is a prime example of the
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Raining Oils" by Shane Townley
By Shane Townley
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary landscape painting by artist, Shane Townley. High quality oil and texture on canvas
Category
2010s Land Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Raining sky in Brest - Brittany
Located in Paris, IDF
from the University of Paris Sorbonne IV. Self-taught, he learned oil painting by going outside to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Flat Iron After the Rain
By Mark Laguë
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Mark's painting of Flat Iron Building captures the dynamism and the energy of this vibrant city
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Clearing Sky After Winter Rain
By Colin Chillag
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Oil on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
After the Rain, Red Roof
Located in WOOLLAHRA, AU
James Watkins is one of New Zealand’s most successful contemporary artists. Since leaving Elam School of Art in 2005 his works have been acquired and commissioned by clients and coll...
Category
2010s Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Binyamin Basteker First rain in Jerusalem , 2018 oil on canvas 100 x 120 cm
Located in Jerusalem, IL
Binyamin Basteker
First rain in Jerusalem , 2018
oil on canvas
100 x 120 cm
39 x 47 in
As a
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
It Blooms After the Rain
By Amrta Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
After the Rain"
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Rosner Twins
By Rainer Gross
Located in New York, NY
Each panel is 24 x 20 inches, 61 x 51 cm, in two parts. An inch separation.
In 1973, Rainer Gross
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Pigment
Rain for the Fields (veils of rain, gray-silver skies, lush fields, farm)
Located in Basalt, CO
Framed dimensions: 21 h x 45 w x 2.5 d
Signed bottom right: P Campbell
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Warren Twins
By Rainer Gross
Located in New York, NY
The Warren Twins by Rainer Gross is primarily orange, yellow, red, and green with speckles of grey
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Pigment, Canvas
A Walk Before The Rain, 2006
By Christine Merrill
Located in New York, NY
Whippets
Oil on canvas, 25 x 46 inches
Framed: 34 x 55 inches
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Suntory Twins
By Rainer Gross
Located in New York, NY
Rainer Gross has speckles of blue, purple, green, and orange.
Rainer Gross’ process is alchemic in
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Pigment, Canvas
Orchard Twins
By Rainer Gross
Located in New York, NY
Rainer Gross is primarily red and blue with specles of white.
Rainer Gross’ process is alchemic in
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Pigment, Canvas
Precope Twins
By Rainer Gross
Located in New York, NY
Rainer Gross is primarily orange and yellow with a gray underpaint.
Rainer Gross’ process is alchemic in
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Pigment, Canvas
Lenk Twins
By Rainer Gross
Located in New York, NY
Rainer Gross is primarily green and yellow with speckles of red and taupe.
Rainer Gross’ process is
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Pigment, Canvas
$19,500
Gerzon Twins
By Rainer Gross
Located in New York, NY
Rainer Gross is primarily green with speckles of orange and dark blue.
Rainer Gross’ process is alchemic
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Pigment, Canvas
Tinker Twins
By Rainer Gross
Located in New York, NY
Rainer Gross is primarily black with spots of red, yellow, blue, green, and white.
Rainer Gross’ process
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Delray Twins
By Rainer Gross
Located in New York, NY
Rainer Gross is primarily green and white with an orange and blue linear gesture.
Rainer Gross’ process
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Pigment, Canvas
R.G. 55-06
By Rainer Gross
Located in New York, NY
A rich and highly textured abstract painting on paper by German-American artist, Rainer Gross (b
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper, Pigment
Untitled (rain drops), Oil on Canvas 36 x 30 inches, signed on reverse side.
By Paul Manes
Located in Basalt, CO
City in the early 1980s. His art has been widely exhibited in America and Europe and his paintings have
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Anderson Twins
By Rainer Gross
Located in New York, NY
Anderson Twins by Rainer Gross is primarily purple with speckles of yellow with a gray
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Pigment, Canvas
Yeung Twins
By Rainer Gross
Located in New York, NY
Rainer Gross is primarily yellow with a blue underpainting.
Rainer Gross’ process is alchemic in nature
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Pigment, Canvas
Jasper Twins
By Rainer Gross
Located in New York, NY
Rainer Gross is primarily orange with speckles of yellow and a light brown underpainting. There is also a
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Pigment, Canvas, Paint
D. Eleinne Basa "Soho Evening Rain"
By D, Eleinne Basa
Located in New York, NY
Exhibited in Luminocity, 2021
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Panel
Black Suffragette Walks Her Dog in the Rain
By Richard Britell
Located in GT. BARRINGTON, MA
This artist works in several distinct styles. Britell’s figurative paintings depict people, and
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Moonlight After Rain, St. Marks
by British artist Michael Hyam
By MIchael Hyam
Located in London, GB
Original painting by Michael Hyam
Following formal art training was undertaken at Newcastle
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paint, Oil, Board
The Waterlillies fill with rain, spilling into water", by France Jodoin
By France Jodoin
Located in Atlanta, GA
This oil on linen painting shows a woman in a red dress, surrounded by 4 other figures, all in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Morning Showers (Wispy clouds, rain veil, soft pastel colors, fresh cut hay)
Located in Basalt, CO
Framed dimensions: 54 h x 59 w x 2.75 d
Signed bottom right: P Campbell
"Light, shapes and values. Light is the magic of the landscape whether it is something you realize or not." ...
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
San Ysidro (Big Sky, huge clouds, rain veil, pastel colors, lush landscape)
Located in Basalt, CO
Framed dimensions: 47.25 h x 45.25 w x 2.5 d
Signed bottom right: P Campbell
Peter Campbell seeks to convey an intimate and personal reaction to nature. His oils capture the quiet ...
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
July (Luminous sheets of summer rain, lush, pastel sky, green, salmon, gold)
Located in Basalt, CO
Framed dimensions: 41" h x 31" w x 2.5" d
Signed bottom left: Campbell
Peter Campbell seeks to convey an intimate and personal reaction to nature. His oils capture the quiet of dawn,...
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Stephanie Brody-Lederman "First Rain of Spring" contemporary mixed media flowers
By Stephanie Brody-Lederman
Located in Southampton, NY
Contemporary mixed media painting by New York based artist Stephanie Brody-Lederman. Brody
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
The Pecking Order
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Order
Oil on Masonite
Unframed: 9.5 x 12”
Framed: 14.5 x 17”
This charming bucolic barnyard scene
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
"A Day Without Rain", Oil Painting
By Martin Wittfooth
Located in Denver, CO
Martin Wittfooth's "A Day Without Rain" is an original, handmade oil painting on canvas that
Category
Early 2000s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Paris in the Rain, " Oil Painting
By Louis Recchia
Located in Denver, CO
Louis Recchia's (US based) "Paris in the Rain" is an original, handmade oil painting on canvas
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Guest in the Rain, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Serge Marshennilov's "Guest in the Rain," is an original, handmade hyper realistic oil painting
Category
2010s Photorealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Alfred Broge, Coastal Landscape With Rain, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This early 20th-century oil painting by Danish artist Alfred Broge (1870-1955) depicts a rural
Category
Early 1900s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
After The Rain - Oil Painting Colors Green Blue White Yellow Pink
By Petya Deneva
Located in Sofia, BG
"After The Rain" is a painting by Maestro impressionist Petya Deneva.
The painting is unframed
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
2 Michael Tolleson Robles Women Walking w Umbrellas in Rain Oil Paintings 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of two vintage oil paintings on canvas by Michael Tolleson Robles featuring two female figures
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Contact Painting Twins Abstract Expressionist Diptych OIl Painting Rainer Gross
By Rainer Gross
Located in Surfside, FL
Rainer Gross (American, b. 1957)
"Neal Twins" (in two parts)," 2000,
Oil diptych painting on panel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil
City Rain, Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting
By Christopher Barrow
Located in Brecon, Powys
City Rain. Oil on board abstract painting form the studio of English artist Christopher E Barrow
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Rain Dance 1, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Dennis Crayon
Located in Yardley, PA
Rain Dance 1- 2020 - Oil on Cradled Board -8 H x 8 W x 1.5 Inches and ready to hang Cradled with
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Winter Rain in Venice 2" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Tae Park's "Winter Rain in Venice 2" is a handmade. original oil painting.
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fire and Rain, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Dan Louth
Located in Yardley, PA
abstract - oil on canvas - vibrant, exciting painting - reds, oranges, blues, yellows - 48" x 60
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Rain on Windshield: Morning Commute", Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
, handmade oil painting that depicts a cascading pattern of rain drops on a windshield that partly obscures
Category
2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
SPRING RAIN IN NEW YORK, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Chin H Shin
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil on Canvas 40 x 30 x 1.5 inches from New York City This Painting shows streets of New
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Broadway Rain and Night Walkers, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Chin H Shin
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil on Canvas 40 x 30 x 1.5 inches This Painting is inspired by a moody rainy day in
Category
2010s Contemporary 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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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.