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ARCHONTIA - Greece / Swimmer / Female / Realism / Water
Located in New York, NY
focus to painting. She sees painting as a form of communication and uses her work to explore human
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Movements in the water" Oil cm. 55 x 45 2022 Water, Swimmers, blue, light blue
By Birgitte Lykke Madsen
Located in Torino, IT
creates in our mind. My hereby presented oil paintings are describing people in water. The secret life
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Unspoken Swim" - abstract landscape, expressive, imaginative, blue
By Eilis Crean
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is an imagined abstract landscape featuring green, blue and purple.
Eilis Crean is
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Afternoon Swim, Mid Century Figurative Landscape
By H. Milton Snyder
Located in Soquel, CA
Afternoon swim, a lovely mid century figurative landscape, by California artist, Henry Milton
Category
1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,180 Sale Price
20% Off
The Swimmers by the Cercle of Diaz
By Narcisse Virgilio Díaz de la Peña
Located in Pasadena, CA
After the Cercle of Narcisse Díaz ilisible signature .Oil on canvas
Diaz de la Peña, born on
Category
1870s Barbizon School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
SELF - Contemporary Realism / Swimmer / Waterscape / Male Figure
By Eric Zener
Located in New York, NY
Original oil painting by Eric Zener.
Eric Zener’s photorealistic paintings and resins are focused
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$72,000 Sale Price
20% Off
The Swimmers by the Cercle of Diaz
By Narcisse Virgilio Díaz de la Peña
Located in Pasadena, CA
After the Cercle of Narcisse Díaz ilisible signature
Diaz de la Peña, born on August 20, 1807 in Bordeaux and died November 18, 1876 in Menton, is a French painter.
From 1837, he...
Category
1870s Barbizon School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Swimmers by the Cercle of Diaz
By Narcisse Virgilio Díaz de la Peña
Located in Pasadena, CA
After the Cercle of Narcisse Díaz ilisible signature
Diaz de la Peña, born on August 20, 1807 in Bordeaux and died November 18, 1876 in Menton, is a French painter.
From 1837, he...
Category
1870s Barbizon School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$8,000 Sale Price
66% Off
Too Rough to Swim, Too Good to Miss
By Penny Rumble
Located in Brecon, Powys
composition for a painting. The currents are strong but the display is awesome.
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
ETHEREAL- Blue Water / Female Swimmer / Floating Free / Photorealism
By Eric Zener
Located in New York, NY
Original oil painting by Eric Zener.
Eric Zener’s photorealistic paintings and resins are focused
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Porthtowan winter swimmers, beach, costal, swimming, Cornwall, people, nature
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
Porthtowan winter swimmers is an Original painting by Eleanor Woolley Painted on the beach in
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Swimmers I, Maria Filopoulou, Greek, Water, Natural World, Expansive, Lagoon
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
paradisiacal calm.
This oil on canvas by Greek artist Maria Filopoulou is a celebration of the gaze. It
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Surrealist Underwater Scene with Female Swimmer Jellyfish and Marine Landscape
By Sula Repani
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Surrealist underwater painting in oil on canvas featuring a female swimmer surrounded by jellyfish
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
HOW TO BE HAPPY - Underwater Photorealism / Female Swimmer / Large Portrait
By Eric Zener
Located in New York, NY
Original oil painting by Eric Zener.
Eric Zener (b. 1966, Astoria, OR) completed his BA in 1988
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Where to Swim, Red and Green, Urban Style Landscape, Abstract Blooming Shapes
Located in Barcelona, ES
to Swim
Medium: Acrylic Painting and Oil Crayon on Watercolor Paper
Size: 100x70 cm , (40x28 inches
Category
2010s Street Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
Gordon Hunt, A Swim Around The Rocks, Affordable Art, Art for Gifts
By Gordon Hunt
Located in Deddington, GB
A swim around the rocks By Gordon Hunt [2021]
Original
Oil on deep edge canvas
Image size: H:30 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
ABOVE IT ALL - Contemporary Realism / Male Figure Swimmer / Ladder Journey Sky
By Eric Zener
Located in New York, NY
Original Painting by Eric Zener
Eric Zener (b. 1966, Astoria, OR) completed his BA in 1988 at the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage French Seascape Woman with Yellow Swim suite on The French Riviera
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-3208a oil on artist board
Set in a restored vintage frame
Image size 17x8.8"
Category
1960s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$275 Sale Price
42% Off
Swimmer Below (Man swimming in a green lake colors: green brown)
By Andre Von Morisse
Located in Cody, WY
With this painting von Morisse portrays a young man swimming peacefully in a green water Lake with
Category
2010s Naturalistic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$12,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Hannah
s Window, Swimmer, Water, Work on Paper, Red Swimsuit, Female Figure
By Carol Bennett
Located in Riverdale, NY
Hannah's Window is a figurative artwork featuring a female swimmer in a red bathing suit moving
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Varnish, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper
"Cerulean" woman in red bathing suit swims to the surface of bright blue water
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
swimmer's form.”
Carol graduated from the Art Center College of Design in painting. For some 20 years she
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Figurative Oil Painting of Swimmer and Swimming Pool
Located in Lisboa, PT
"Disconnect" Abstract Figurative Oil Painting of Swimmer and Swimming Pool
Artwork on wooden
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vegetable Swimming, Oil On Panel, Large Figurative Painting, Retro Swimmer
Located in Park City, UT
Vegetable Swimming is an original oil on board painting.
Mary Sinner is a young painter who
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
SWIMMER THIEF
Located in MADRID, ES
Swimmer Thief
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
$5,499
murky swim
By Osamu Kobayashi
Located in Shelter Island, NY
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Swimmers
By John Ancheta
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Swimmers
2008
oil on canvas
48 x 75 in
Pink, fuschia, blue, grey, and pale green make this
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Swimmers
By Doug Trump
Located in North Adams, NH
REUNION, an exhibition of recent work by Doug Trump, opens on Saturday, December 16th with a holiday reception at the gallery located in The Barn at 28 Main, Walpole, New Hampshire. ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Oil, Pencil
$22,000
Morning Swimmers
By Jessie Edelman
Located in New York, NY
“Morning Swimmers” is a 27 x 22 inch oil painting on canvas. This painting was created as part of
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
After the Swim
By Henry Scott Tuke
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
Provenance: The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street, London.
Category
1910s Victorian Paintings
Materials
Oil
Swimmer Below
By Andre Von Morisse
Located in New York, NY
ANDRE VON MORISSE (b. 1966 in Oslo Norway)
"Swimmer below" is about the subsconscious. The artist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
night swimmer
By Birgitte Lykke Madsen
Located in Torino, IT
Beautiful small work oil on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Swim Meet
By Jennifer Pochinski
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oil on panel.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Swimmer Series--Refraction Nudes
By Rex Ashlock
Located in East Hampton, NY
its fullest,” he became reclusive yet always painting. In 1980, he returned to San Francisco. An old
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
I Am Not A Swimmer
By Ilya Shkipin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ilya Shkipin employs mixed-media impasto technique to interpret the spectrum of emotional response through amorphous imagery. He depicts intense emotion from a journalistic perspecti...
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
A Swimmer in Sapphire (Would Rather Have the Darkest Parts Than Nothing at All
By Dana James
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"A Swimmer in Sapphire (Would Rather Have the Darkest Parts Than Have Nothing at all)" is a diptych
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Dye, Ink, Graphite, Pigment
"Refreshing Swim" oil painting of a woman swimming in blue and green pool
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
"Refreshing Swim" Woman in Black Bathing suit Swimming in Pool with Green Water
In her paintings
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Swim" oil painting of a boy in black shorts with goggles and white swim cap.
By Debbie Miller
Located in Edgartown, MA
Oil painting of a boy in black shorts, goggles and white swim cap.
A Rhode Island native, I earned
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Beach Swim" oil painting of woman at the beach in purple swimsuit and blue cap
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
In her paintings, Tracey Sylvester Harris presents a dazzling, iconic vision of the female
form
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Summer Swim" oil painting of a woman in purple bathing suit with trees in back
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
In her paintings, Tracey Sylvester Harris presents a dazzling, iconic vision of the female form
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Swimmer Study 4" Original Oil painting
By Jon Doran
Located in Denver, CO
"Swimmer Study 4" by the esteemed Cornish artist Jon Doran, dated 2023, is a captivating oil
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Swimmer Study 5" Original Oil painting
By Jon Doran
Located in Denver, CO
"Swimmer Study 5" by the Cornish artist Jon Doran, created in 2023, is a mesmerizing oil painting
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Nature
s Swimmer. Large Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
By Paul Wadsworth
Located in Brecon, Powys
A secret swimmer bathing in a secluded waterhole. Making use of the moonlight to splash away the
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Swim Team" Abstract oil painting of competitive swimmers in blue water
By Elizabeth Lennie
Located in Edgartown, MA
northern Ontario and the aqua waters of the Caribbean. I work with oil paint on canvas, layering thin
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Moonlit Swimmers: large Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
By Paul Wadsworth
Located in Brecon, Powys
romance of the moment in this beautifully crafted painting. As always with Wadsworth’s paintings the
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Making Waves" Classic oil painting of women in swim caps and swim suits
By Fred Calleri
Located in Edgartown, MA
Singer Sargent, and aims in his paintings for an emotional reaction from the viewer. Calleri uses the
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Unbound, Contemporary Realist Painting, Oil, Figurative, Swimmer, Ocean, Blue
By Eric Zener
Located in New York, NY
In this painting, a large female swimmer comes into close-view as she rises from under the blue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish Figurative Oil Painting - Serene Swim
Located in Bristol, GB
Serene Swim
Size: 42 x 34 cm (including frame)
Oil on board
A serene mid-century modernist
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Charlie’s Family Swim, figurative oil painting of family in lake
By Ruth Shively
Located in New York, NY
Ruth Shively artist statement:
I work largely with the figure, concentrating on women. In awe of the strength women behold, I feel the need to express their character through my wo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled Study (Swimmers), figurative oil painting of people in lake
By Ruth Shively
Located in New York, NY
"I work largely with the figure, concentrating on women. In awe of the strength women behold, I feel the need to express their character through my work. I can't explain how I choose...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Oil, Pencil
Swimmer: Large Conftemporary Figurative Painting
Located in New York, NY
This work is 52 x 81 inches, created with oil and acrylic on canvas. Beautifully built wood
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Israeli KIbbutz Artist Toddler, Swim Tube Pointilist Oil Painting Bezalel School
By Arie Kaplun
Located in Surfside, FL
language.
In addition to traditional sculpture and painting, the school offered workshops that produced
Category
20th Century Pointillist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Swim
By Denise Regan
Located in New York, NY
oil on canvas
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$5,700
Early Swim
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original painting signed by the Artist on the lower right.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Swimmer
By Staszek Kotowski
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Swimmer 2022
Staszek Kotowski studied at Warsaw’s Academy of Fine Arts from 1979 to 1985.
After he
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Bahamian Tethys" vertical abstract oil painting of a swimmer in turquoise water
By Elizabeth Lennie
Located in Edgartown, MA
northern Ontario and the aqua waters of the Caribbean. I work with oil paint on canvas, layering thin
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Meditation Swim" abstract oil painting of woman wading in blue, turquoise water
By Elizabeth Lennie
Located in Edgartown, MA
northern Ontario and the aqua waters of the Caribbean. I work with oil paint on canvas, layering thin
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Paradise Study" abstract oil painting of a swimmer floating, pink and purple
By Elizabeth Lennie
Located in Edgartown, MA
northern Ontario and the aqua waters of the Caribbean. I work with oil paint on canvas, layering thin
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Find the exact swimmer oil painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. There are many Contemporary, Abstract and Modern versions of these works for sale. If you’re looking for a swimmer oil painting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a swimmer oil painting to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of blue, gray, brown, black and more. Finding an appealing swimmer oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Carol Bennett, Debbie Miller, Samantha French, Sophie Treppendahl and T.S. Harris each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, oil paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch. A large swimmer oil painting can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while smaller examples are available — approximately spanning 7 high and 5 wide — and may be better suited to a more modest living area.
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A swimmer oil painting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $4,000, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $88,000.
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- 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. - 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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, 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. - 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.
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