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Lemons In Antique Bowl, Painted in the Style of Realism, Oil, Realist $1800
By Helene Robinson
Located in Houston, TX
antique bows as seen in this painting Luscious Lemons in Antique Bowl. Helene Robinson's creative
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Revisiting the Boogieman" - Surrealist Painting, still life - Arcimboldo
By Guy Robinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
, Georgia (MOCA,GA). Robinson has over thirty-five years experience teaching drawing and painting for Emory
Category

2010s Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Anatomy Lesson" - Geometric Surrealist Painting - Skull Still Life - Arcimboldo
By Guy Robinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
,GA). Robinson has over thirty-five years experience teaching drawing and painting for Emory
Category

2010s Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Object Lesson" - Surrealist Painting, still life, floral, globe - Arcimboldo
By Guy Robinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
,GA). Robinson has over thirty-five years experience teaching drawing and painting for Emory
Category

2010s Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Sacred Grove #6" - Surrealist Painting, still life, vegetables - Arcimboldo
By Guy Robinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
,GA). Robinson has over thirty-five years experience teaching drawing and painting for Emory
Category

2010s Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Brass Incense Box with Carnations Realism Still-life Oil Panel Texas Artist
By Helene Robinson
Located in Houston, TX
most treasured part of this painting is the memory of her. Painted by Texas artist Helene Robinson who
Category

2010s American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Wood Panel

Three Pears Painted in the Style of Realism, Oil Texas Artist 9 x 12 $1500
By Helene Robinson
Located in Houston, TX
objects. Three Pears Painted in the Style of Realism, Oil Texas Artist 9 x 12 Helene Robinson
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Persimmons in A Brass Bowl Realism Still-life Oil on Panel Texas Artist Light
By Helene Robinson
Located in Houston, TX
light and shadow in a painting. Painted by Texas artist Helene Robinson who has studied under great
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen, Wood Panel

“Springtime on Saco River”
By Hal Robinson
Located in Warren, NJ
Hal Robinson Original Oil Painting on Canvas “Springtime on Saco River”. In good shape chip on
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Playing, " Large Framed Abstract Oil on Canvas by Kathi Robinson Frank
Located in New York, NY
New York City born Kathi Robinson Frank began painting at an early age. While in high school, she
Category

2010s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Baseball Catcher, Post Cover
By Robert Robinson
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signed Lower Right by Artist Post Cover, October 1, 1910
Category

1910s Paintings

Materials

Oil

River in Early Autumn
By Hal Robinson
Located in Sheffield, MA
Hal Robinson American, 1867-1933 River in Early Autumn Oil on canvas 25 ⅛ by 30 ¼ in, w/ frame 32
Category

Early 20th Century Tonalist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Gathering, " 2021 Large Framed Mixed-Media Abstract Oil by Kathi Robinson Frank
Located in New York, NY
2021 is a large framed abstract oil painting by Kathi Robinson Frank. This mixed-media painting
Category

2010s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

"Lullaby of Birdland, " 2021 Large Framed Abstract Oil by Kathi Robinson Frank
Located in New York, NY
"Lullaby of Birdland," 2021 is a large framed abstract oil and mixed-media painting by Kathi
Category

2010s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Old Man Shoveling Snow and Smoking Pipe
By Robert Robinson
Located in Fort Washington, PA
: 30" x 20" Medium: Oil on canvas Signature: Signed Lower Center
Category

1910s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Clifton Hampden Bridge, early 20th Century by EVELYN FOTHERGILL ROBINSON
Located in Blackwater, GB
Clifton Hampden Bridge, early 20th Century by EVELYN FOTHERGILL ROBINSON (1872-1939) Large Early
Category

19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Kakadu
By Helen Robinson
Located in Deddington, GB
available for sale online and in our art gallery at Wychwood Art. Helen Robinson's atmospheric oil paintings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Motor Magazine Cover, September 1930
By Robert Robinson
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Date: 1930 Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 21.00" x 28.00" Signature: Signed Lower Right MOTOR
Category

1930s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Union Square, Winter (Washington Monument)
By Theodore Robinson
Located in New York, NY
As one of the first, and most important, American Impressionists, Theodore Robinson helped to
Category

19th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Motor Magazine Cover - April 1932
By Robert Robinson
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas Signature: Signed Lower Left
Category

1930s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cover Illustration for Motor Magazine
By Robert Robinson
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas Signature: Signed Lower Right Cover Illustration for ''Motor'' Magazine
Category

1930s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Motor Magazine Cover, October 1931
By Robert Robinson
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas Signature: Signed Lower Left Framed Size 36.00" x 27.00" Motor magazine
Category

1930s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Charity Bazaar
By Robert Robinson
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Board Dimensions: 27.00" x 21.50" Signature: Signed Lower Right Date: 1930s
Category

1930s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Rapid Transit Advertisement
By Robert Robinson
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas Laid on Board Sight Size 28.50" x 25.50;" Framed 31.00" x 28.00" Signature
Category

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Motor Magazine Cover, September 1932
By Robert Robinson
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signature: Signed Middle Left Contact for exact size measurements.
Category

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Robinson Crusoe, 19th century by James Elder Christie (Scottish 1847-1914)
Located in Blackwater, GB
scene from Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe, oil on canvas by James Elder Christie. Excellent quality and
Category

19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sierra Grandeur; 5th Lake View of Mt. Robinson and Palisade Glacier
By Peter Adams
Located in Pasadena, CA
" on lower right Description The painting was created from the artist’s original plein air study
Category

Early 2000s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Still Life with lemons
By Markey Robinson
Located in Douglas, Isle of Man
1940's he had established himself as a talented artist. This painting is oil on canvas textured board
Category

1930s Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Small Study in White 3" - surrealist still life, lace, skull, patterns, shell
By Guy Robinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting features the colors of the rainbow as they appear in white objects. Guy Robinson is
Category

2010s Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Small Study in White" - surrealist still life, lace, skull, patterns, shell
By Guy Robinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting features the colors of the rainbow as they appear in white objects. Guy Robinson is
Category

2010s Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Small Study in White 3" - surrealist still life, lace, skull, patterns, shell
By Guy Robinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting features the colors of the rainbow as they appear in white objects. Guy Robinson is
Category

2010s Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Spring" - Surrealist still life, botanical, egg, rainbow, paint brushes
By Guy Robinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
). Robinson has over thirty-five years experience teaching drawing and painting for Emory University's
Category

2010s Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Outer Reaches XVI
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
ROBINSON, Geoffrey (b.1945) Outer Reaches XVI 1998 29.5 x 42.0 cm Oil on board, Unframed
Category

1990s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Portrait 2
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
ROBINSON, Geoffrey (b.1945) Portrait 2 40.7 x 30.5 cm c.2000 Oil on board, Unframed Geoffrey
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Yellow Jug
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
ROBINSON, Geoffrey (b.1945) Yellow Jug 50.7 x 40.6 cm c.2000 Oil on board, Unframed Geoffrey
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Artist’s Model
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
ROBINSON, Geoffrey (b.1945) Artist’s Model 50.9 x 61.0 cm c.2000 Oil on board, Unframed Geoffrey
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Summer Table
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
ROBINSON, Geoffrey (b.1945) Summer Table 61.0 x 38.2 cm c.2000 Oil on board, Unframed Geoffrey
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

"Veronica" - Surrealism, portrait, patterns, lace - Arcimboldo
By Guy Robinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
). Robinson has over thirty-five years experience teaching drawing and painting for Emory University's
Category

2010s Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Sea of Dreams" - Surrealism, still life, animals, vegetables - Arcimboldo
By Guy Robinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
,GA). Robinson has over thirty-five years experience teaching drawing and painting for Emory
Category

2010s Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"The Three Graces" - Surrealism, figurative, nudes, patterns - Arcimboldo
By Guy Robinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
,GA). Robinson has over thirty-five years experience teaching drawing and painting for Emory
Category

2010s Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

A May Wedding
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
ROBINSON, Geoffrey (b.1945) A May Wedding 40.6 x 30.3 cm c.2000 Oil on board, Unframed Geoffrey
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

One Yellow Apple
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
ROBINSON, Geoffrey (b.1945) One Yellow Apple 50.8 x 60.8 cm c.2000 Oil on board, Unframed
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

"Organizing Principle" - surrealist still life, flowers, rainbow, color spectrum
By Guy Robinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting features hues of green, purple, blue, red, and yellow. This surrealist still life
Category

2010s Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Easter" - surrealist still life, objects, flowers, egg, colorful, patterns
By Guy Robinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting features hues of green, purple and blue. This surrealist still life features flowers
Category

2010s Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Mount Etna from Catania
By Sanford Robinson Gifford
Located in New York, NY
Prominent Luminist Hudson River School painter.
Category

19th Century Hudson River School Paintings

Materials

Oil

Marina Grande, Capri, with Figures
By Sanford Robinson Gifford
Located in New York, NY
Prominent Luminist Hudson River School painter.
Category

19th Century Hudson River School Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Another Vanitas 3" - surrealist still life, objects, flowers, books, pattern
By Guy Robinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting features hues of green, purple and blue. This surrealist still life has a flowers, a
Category

2010s Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Just Another Bunch of Flowers at Breakfast" - surrealist still life, flowers
By Guy Robinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting features hues of green, purple and blue. This surrealist still life features flowers
Category

2010s Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Alas, Again (Self Portrait in Absentia)" - surrealist portriat, bird, pattern
By Guy Robinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting features hues of green, purple and yellow. Guy Robinson is inspired by the work of
Category

2010s Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Another Vanitas 2" - surrealist still life, objects, flowers, books, pattern
By Guy Robinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting features hues of green, purple and blue. This surrealist still life has an elephant
Category

2010s Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Another Vanitas 2" - surrealist still life, objects, flowers, books, pattern
By Guy Robinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting features hues of green, purple and blue. This surrealist still life a pear, skull
Category

2010s Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Reflection 4" - surrealist portrait, flowers, rainbow, blue birds, love
By Guy Robinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting features hues of green, purple, blue, red, and yellow. This surrealist portrait
Category

2010s Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Self Portrait in Absentia 2" - surrealist portrait, flowers, patterns, paint
By Guy Robinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting features hues of green, purple, blue, red, and yellow. This surrealist portrait
Category

2010s Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Sacred Grove 9" - surrealist portrait, flowers, rainbow, blue birds, love
By Guy Robinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting features hues of green, purple, blue, red, and yellow. This surrealist portrait
Category

2010s Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Minimalism" - surrealist still life, flowers, cat, apple, bird
By Guy Robinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting features hues of green, purple, blue, red, and yellow. This surrealist still life
Category

2010s Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Black Sea
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
ROBINSON, Geoffrey (b.1945) Geoffrey Robinson Black Sea 1996 21.0 x 29.7 cm Unframed Geoffrey
Category

1990s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Oil

Black Sea
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A New Apostle
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
ROBINSON, Geoffrey (b.1945) A New Apostle 1996 60.0 x 50.0 cm Painting on unstretched canvas
Category

1990s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

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    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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    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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    Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.

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