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Roadside Trees
By Richard Thompson
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Oil on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Red Tree
By Richard Thompson
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Oil on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Painter
s Farm #7
By Richard Thompson
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Oil on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Modern Landscape [With Bouquet]
By Richard Thompson
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Oil on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
![Modern Landscape [With Bouquet]](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/upload/a_163/1463503832382/modern_landscape_with_bouquet_o_c_22_x_28_2016_s.jpg "Richard Thompson - Modern Landscape [With Bouquet]")
A Place East of Tijeras
By Richard Thompson
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Oil on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Prairie #17
By Richard Thompson
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Oil on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Modern Landscape
By Richard Thompson
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Oil on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Re Imagined
By Mark Thompson
Located in Stockholm, SE
The paintings in particular are works of memory – the slow development or exposure of a photograph
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
$6,100
My Mirror My Gentle Reflection
By Mark Thompson
Located in Stockholm, SE
The paintings in particular are works of memory – the slow development or exposure of a photograph
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Witness
By Mark Thompson
Located in Stockholm, SE
The paintings in particular are works of memory – the slow development or exposure of a photograph
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
$9,000
Horizon - Prairie Fields #10
By Richard Craig Thompson
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Oil on canvas
About this series of work from Artist's Statement:
As I drove, I drew. My right
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Horizon - Pink House
By Richard Craig Thompson
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Oil on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Palette Hive
By Richard Thompson
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Oil on canvas
Category
1990s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
View of Pasquale
s tower from Kearny Street, San Francisco
By Paul Leland Thompson
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This oil on canvas by Paul Leland Thompson is signed and dated “PLT 49” lower left, measures 24.25
Category
20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Horizon - Prairie Fields #9
By Richard Craig Thompson
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Oil on canvas
About this series of work from the Artist's Statement:
As I drove, I drew. My
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Big Head
By Richard Craig Thompson
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Oil on canvas
ABOUT THE ARTIST'S WORK:
In the world around me I may see a flash of color, a
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Horizon - Prairie Window #1
By Richard Craig Thompson
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Oil on canvas
About this series of work - Taken from Artist's Statement:
As I drove, I drew
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Horizon - Prairie Spring #2
By Richard Craig Thompson
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Oil on canvas; About this series of work from the Artist's Statement:
As I drove, I drew. My
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Along the Coast
By Alfred Thompson Bricher
Located in New York, NY
Sanford Gifford, Bricher uses a similar approach to painting coastal scenes with precise detail and crisp
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Horizon - Vessel and Houses
By Richard Craig Thompson
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Oil on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Horizon / Double Dusk
By Richard Craig Thompson
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Oil on canvas
Two Dusk Scenes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Seascape, Crashing Waves and Seagulls
By George Thompson Pritchard
Located in Graton, CA
Francisco in 1906 in the aftermath of the earthquake, he produced many paintings during his three-year stay
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fishing on the Saco River, Conway Meadows, New Hampshire
By Alfred Thompson Bricher
Located in New York, NY
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Country Evening
By Marguerite Thompson Zorach
Located in New York, NY
Signed (at lower right): Marguerite Zorach
Provenance:
Estate of the artist
Tom Veilleux Gallery
Private Collection, Chicago, 1996-2006
Exhibited:
Partners in Modernism: ...
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Horizon - Red Vessel
By Richard Craig Thompson
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Oil on wood panel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Cleaning Compounds
By Jerry T.N. Thompson
Located in Minneapolis, MN
illustrator T.N. Thompson. This nostalgic 1950s image is titled "Cleaning Compounds" and is suffused with the
Category
1950s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Injuries of Time, grey lanscape painting
By Mark Thompson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mark Thompson
The paintings in particular are works of memory – the slow development or exposure of
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
After Image
By Mark Thompson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mark Thompson
The paintings in particular are works of memory – the slow development or exposure of
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Indefinite Fields
By Mark Thompson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mark Thompson
The paintings in particular are works of memory – the slow development or exposure of
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H. Thompson - 20th Century Oil, Moonlight
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful oil study of the sea at night. The artist captures the gentle light of the moon on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H. Thompson - Contemporary Oil, Rainy Day
Located in Corsham, GB
lower left and the painting has been presented in a contemporary wood and brushed gilt frame. On canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
A. Thompson - Large 1970 Oil, The Farmhouse
Located in Corsham, GB
A large oil study by the artist A. Thompson capturing a rural farmhouse. With impasto detail. Well
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Jim Thompson English Maritime Realist Harbor Seascape Oil Painting
By Jim Thompson
Located in Dayton, OH
"A lovely harbour scene by Jim Thompson, Signed lower left. Features a glance from the beach
Category
Late 20th Century British Colonial Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
J. Thompson - Mid 20th Century Oil, Northern Industrial Scene
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderful industrial study of a city, possibly in the North of England. Large ship-building docks are just visible through the crowded terrace streets as figures walk to work Signe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
S. Thompson - Signed
Framed Contemporary Oil, Evening at the Beach
Located in Corsham, GB
Seagulls graze breaking waves in this beautiful oil rendition of a beach at sunset. The artwork is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Walter Whitcomb Thompson (1882-1948) - Signed
Framed Oil, Evening
Located in Corsham, GB
An impressive oil painted by well respected, listed American artist Walter Whitcomb Thompson. The
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tim Thompson, "America Glides Through the British Fleet", 30x40 Oil on Canvas
By Tim Thompson
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
oil painting on canvas featuring a fleet of sail boats in the blue of the water. An American flag
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
George Thompson Hobbs (1846-1929) Landscape Oil On Board "Summer "
Located in New York, NY
Title: Summer
Medium: Oil On Board
Painting Size: 9 x 12inches
Frame Size: 12 x 15inches
Condition
Category
Late 19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Alan James Thompson (b.1940) - Framed 20th Century Oil, Yellow Roses
Located in Corsham, GB
Working from direct observation Alan James Thompson has depicted a still life of yellow roses
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Sticks from Thompson Park" Oil Painting
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
Scott Fraser's "Sticks from Thompson Park" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category
2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Autumn in New England, " Aldro Thompson Hibbard, Impressionist Marsh Landscape
By Aldro Thompson Hibbard
Located in New York, NY
Aldro Thompson Hibbard (1886 - 1972)
Autumn in New England
Oil on canvasboard
18 x 25 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Thompson Graham - Signed
Framed 1975 Oil, Continental Farmer
Located in Corsham, GB
A refreshing impressionistic study of a continental church.
Signed and dated.
Presented in a modern frame with molded and gilded detail.
On canvas on stretchers.
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Philip Thompson Gilchrist RBA (1865-1956) - Framed Oil, The Loch
Located in Corsham, GB
An original oil landscape by Philip Thompson Gilchrist (1865-1956), depicting a dramatic loch view
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
A. Thompson - Framed Mid 20th Century Oil, South African Landscape
Located in Corsham, GB
An expansive and dramatic South African landscape in oil by the artist A. Thompson. Framing the
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Old Mill Near Hergarmney by M. Thompson 1837, signed, oil on canvas painting
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful oil on canvas painting of a winter landscape with an old mill that has been reframed in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
E.M. Thompson - Framed 20th Century Oil, Still Life with Sea Shells
Located in Corsham, GB
A very fine still life study depicting a large jug and a bowl of seashells. The artist has wonderfully captured the light from above as it reflects off the ornaments. Well presented ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Somerset"
By Gabriel Thompson
Located in Southampton, NY
Beautiful oil on canvas bucolic cottage with sheep and chickens. Signed lower left. Circa 1890
Category
1890s Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Under a Divided Sky, Seascape of Shipwreck
By Alfred Thompson Bricher
Located in New York, NY
-scale and impressive work with lovely light. This painting can hold a large spot. It is in a classic
Category
1880s Hudson River School Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pride
By Terry Thompson
Located in Burlingame, CA
California. Terry Thompson looks for beauty in the often overlooked, painting in a photorealistic style
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sky Ranch
By Terry Thompson
Located in Burlingame, CA
. Terry Thompson looks for beauty in the often overlooked, painting in a photorealistic style various "Pop
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
“Sailing off the Coast”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil painting on academy board by the American artist, Frederic Louis Thompson. Signed
Category
1880s Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Old King Cole
By Frederrick Thompson Richards
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FREDERICK THOMPSON RICHARDS
"OLD KING COLE"
OIL ON CANVAS, SIGNED
AMERICAN, DATED 1909
Category
Early 1900s Aesthetic Movement Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Winter Mountain Landscape
By Aldro Thompson Hibbard
Located in Milford, NH
Jamaica, Vermont. He became very well-known for his New England snow scenes and coastline paintings. Oil
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Original 1940s Colorado Mountain Landscape - Modernist Art with Trees
Mountain
By John Edward Thompson
Located in Denver, CO
, Colorado Springs), is an exceptional work by Colorado artist John E. Thompson. Created in oil on canvas
Category
1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Boats at Cape Cod
By Aldro Thompson Hibbard
Located in Milford, NH
A fine impressionist marine painting by American artist Aldro Thompson Hibbard (1886-1972). Hibbard
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Harbor of Venice
By Aldro Thompson Hibbard
Located in Milford, NH
coastline paintings.
Oil on panel, signed and dated 1914 lower left, titled “Harbor of Venice” on front
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Sugaring Time
By Aldro Thompson Hibbard
Located in Milford, NH
Jamaica, Vermont. He became very well-known for his New England snow scenes and coastline paintings.
Oil
Category
20th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Find a variety of thompson oil paintings available on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Impressionist, Abstract and Modern styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add thompson oil paintings that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of gray, brown, black, blue and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Terry Thompson, Aldro Thompson Hibbard, Mark Thompson, Richard Thompson and Alfred Thompson Bricher produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in oil paint, paint and canvas.
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Prices for pieces in our collection of thompson oil paintings start at $315 and top out at $285,000 with the average selling for $7,500.
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- 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.
- 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 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. - 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.
- 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 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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