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Vivid Gestures on Vanilla, Duo of Organic Brushstrokes, Red, Green, Pink, Urban
By Natalia Roman
Located in Barcelona, ES
both classy and fresh. It is reminiscent of urban contemporary art such as Keith Haring''s paintings
Category
2010s Pop Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Oil Crayon, Handmade Paper
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
Chinese Contemporary Art by Zhao De-Wei - Urban Landscape Series, Underwater
By Zhao De-Wei
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Zhao De-Wei is a Chinese artist born in 1960 who lives & works in Beijing, China
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Beneath the El 1, " Urban Scene in New York by Jim Beckner
By Jim Beckner
Located in Denver, CO
Jim Beckner's (US based) "Intersection" is an original, handmade oil painting depicting an urban
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
"Building the Westside Highway" Frida Gugler, 1930s New York City Urban Scene
Located in New York, NY
Signed lower right
Oil on canvas
20 x 28 inches
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the painter Frida Gugler
Category
1930s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Coral Pieces, Abstract Seascape, Urban Design Style, Dark Tones on Paper, 2025
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pieces
Medium: Acrylic Painting and Oil Crayon on Watercolor Paper
Size: 100x70 cm , (40x28 inches)
Year
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
Chinese Contemporary Art by Zhao De-Wei - Urban Landscape Series, Warm
By Zhao De-Wei
Located in Paris, IDF
Zhao De-Wei is a Chinese artist born in 1960 who lives & works in Beijing, China. Zhao’s art was initially based on Pollock’s select sprinkling techniques, but he also brings more co...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Zhao De-Wei - Urban Landscape Series, Commotion
By Zhao De-Wei
Located in Paris, IDF
Zhao De-Wei is a Chinese artist born in 1960 who lives & works in Beijing, China. Zhao’s art was initially based on Pollock’s select sprinkling techniques, but he also brings more co...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Looking South. NYC urban landscape Part Mexico city landscape melded together
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is an experimental work by the artist combining two different city landscapes. It was created after the artist's return to New York after visiting Mexico
Category
1990s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Urbis at Night in Manchester City by Contemporary British Urban Landscape Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
with her urban landscape paintings of New York, London & the North of England. The style of painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Urbis at Night in Manchester City by Contemporary British Urban Landscape Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
with her urban landscape paintings of New York, London & the North of England. The style of painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Fluo Duo, Abstract Vivid Tones Diptych, Fluor Urban Shapes in Pink and Purple
Located in Barcelona, ES
Duo
Medium: Acrylic Painting and Oil Crayon on Watercolor Paper
Size: 70x100cm in total (each panel
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
Vivid Gestures on Vanilla, Urban Brush Strokes in Red, Pink and Green, Diptych
By Natalia Roman
Located in Barcelona, ES
both classy and fresh. It is reminiscent of urban contemporary art such as Keith Haring's paintings
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Oil Crayon, Paper
Chinese Contemporary Art by Zhao De-Wei - Urban Landscape Series Motorcycle Ride
By Zhao De-Wei
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Zhao De-Wei is a Chinese artist born in 1960 who lives & works in Beijing, China
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Zhao De-Wei - Urban Landscape Series Road Encounter
By Zhao De-Wei
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Zhao De-Wei is a Chinese artist born in 1960 who lives & works in Beijing, China
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Star Wars Storm Trooper Pop Art by British Urban Graffiti Artist
By Chris Pegg
Located in Preston, GB
Star Wars Storm Trooper Pop Art by British Urban Graffiti Artist, Chris Pegg. Entitled The Good The
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paint, Ink, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Felt Pen, Pencil, St...
$3,231 Sale Price
20% Off
Figures at Manhattan Henge Sunset New York City by Leading British Urban Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Figurative Painting of People admiring Manhattan Henge Sunset New York City NYC with dramatic light
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paint, Acrylic, Board, Gesso, Mixed Media, Oil
Brooklyn Bridge. Urban Original Art on Canvas. Cityscape 69 x 46” New York
By Irena Orlov
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brooklyn Bridge. Urban Canvas Original Art. Cityscape 69 x 46” inches
Gallery stretching & wrap
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$7,250 Sale Price
34% Off
Street Study of Manhattan Henge Sunshine New York City by English Urban Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
, attracting international attention and critical acclaim with her urban landscape paintings of New York
Category
2010s Young British Artists (YBA) Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paint, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Board
Times Square New York City Reflections after the Rain by British Urban Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Times Square New York City Reflections after the Rain by British Urban Landscape Artist, Angela
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Linen, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$23,962 Sale Price
30% Off
Trucks in the City African American Self-Taught Florida Outsider Folk Art Urban
By Purvis Young
Located in New York, NY
Trucks in the City by African American, Folk, Self-Taught, Florida, Outsider Art Purvis Young Urban
Category
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
James Dean Smoking Cigarette Portrait Pop Art by British Urban Graffiti Artist
By Chris Pegg
Located in Preston, GB
James Dean Smoking Cigarette Portrait Pop Art by British Urban Graffiti Artist, Chris Pegg. Chris
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acryli...
$3,231 Sale Price
20% Off
Blue Sky in New York City Sun by British Contemporary Urban Landscape Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Blue Sky, Sunshine on Manhattan Street - Figurative New York City Painting by Leading British Urban
Category
2010s Young British Artists (YBA) Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paint, Acrylic, Board, Gesso, Acrylic Polymer, Varnish, Mixed Media, Oil
1960
s Vibrant Paris Busy Street Scene Large Oil Painting in Modern Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
and admired, offering a lively and colorful view of urban life.
Description:
This vibrant oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,106 Sale Price
20% Off
French School Urban scape La defense France Post Impressionist th century PARIS
Located in Zofingen, AG
La Défense
Landscape - Sky scrappers, office in Paris.
Technique: oil, acrylic, and ink on old
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Glue, Mixed Media
Chinese Contemporary Art by Zhao De-Wei - Urban Landscape Series, Where to go?
By Zhao De-Wei
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Zhao De-Wei is a Chinese artist born in 1960 who lives & works in Beijing, China
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Neon Reflections in the New York City Rain by Contemporary British Urban Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Original Painting of Neon Reflections in the New York City Rain, by Contemporary British Urban
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Acrylic, Oil, Mixed Media, Cotton Canvas, Paint, Linen, Canvas
Neon Reflections in the New York City Rain by Contemporary British Urban Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
and critical acclaim with her urban landscape paintings of New York, London & the North of England
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Linen, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Half Skull
Female Face Portrait Pop Art by British Urban Graffiti Artist
By Chris Pegg
Located in Preston, GB
Half Skull & Female Face Portrait Pop Art by British Urban Graffiti Artist, Chris Pegg. Lilac
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Stencil, Canvas, Pencil, Felt Pen, Acrylic, Spray Paint, Oil, Mixed Medi...
$3,231 Sale Price
20% Off
Times Square New York City Reflections after the Rain II by British Urban Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
with her urban landscape paintings of New York, London & the North of England. The style of painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Gesso, Linen, Paint, Oil, Mixed Media, Cotton Canvas
Chinese Contemporary Art by Zhao De-Wei - Urban Landscape Series, No Left Turn
By Zhao De-Wei
Located in Paris, IDF
Zhao De-Wei is a Chinese artist born in 1960 who lives & works in Beijing, China. Zhao’s art was initially based on Pollock’s select sprinkling techniques, but he also brings more co...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Skate Boarder Times Square New York City after the Rain by British Urban Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
, attracting international attention and critical acclaim with her urban landscape paintings of New York
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Gesso, Linen, Paint, Oil, Mixed Media, Cotton Canvas
Mona Lisa Mickey Mouse Manga Cartoon Pop Art by British Urban Graffiti Artist
By Chris Pegg
Located in Preston, GB
Mona Lisa Mickey Mouse Manga Cartoon Pop Art by British Urban Graffiti Artist, Chris Pegg.
This
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Metal
$3,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Mickey Mouse Walt Disney Manga Cartoon Pop Art by British Urban Graffiti Artist
By Chris Pegg
Located in Preston, GB
Mickey Mouse Walt Disney Manga Cartoon Pop Art by Young British Urban Graffiti Artist, Chris Pegg
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acryli...
$3,231 Sale Price
20% Off
Mexican Village With Arch - Landscape Painting by Marc
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
his latest body of work; “Tropical Fantasy Floral “
Keywords: Green, Nature , Urban, jungle, oil on
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Floral Symphony - Abstract Painting by Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Canvas, Oil Paintings, urban scape
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Village - Urbanscape Textured Painting - Mixed Media Art By Micheal Nisperos
Located in Carmel, CA
knife, landscape , village Paintings, urban Art, Oil On Canvas, glaze, mixed media, pink, blue, large
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Glaze, Oil
The Grow Together - Abstract Floral Painting by Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
“
Keywords: Landscape Paintings, village Painting, red ,blue , green, Oil On Canvas, Oil Paintings, urban
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Oil Painting on Canvas, Signed, Germany, Circa 1940-45, by H. Urban
By Hermann Urbann
Located in Andernach, DE
Unique mid century oil painting by the German well known artist Hermann Urban, around 1940-1948
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Pine
The Santa Monicas
By Carole Garland
Located in Palm Desert, CA
moment typical to this urban oasis.
"The Santa Monicas" oil painting on canvas is 18"x24" and with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Village by Marc Zimmerman - Figurative Art
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Canvas, Oil Paintings, urban scape
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Falling Leaves - Abstract Figurative Art by Marc Zimmerman - Contemporary
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Painting, urban, village, oil on canvas, Contemporary
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Latin Village - Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
, green, Oil On Canvas, Oil Paintings, urban scape
Category
20th Century Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Red Pick Up
Located in San Francisco, CA
self-taught Western New York artist who is known for his oil paintings of urban landscapes, cityscapes
Category
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Window Designer, Oil Painting
By Onelio Marrero
Located in San Francisco, CA
, pedestrian, city, urban, impressionism, people, oil painting, greyThe Window Designer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Upward Thrust
By John Fox Haag
Located in Burlingame, CA
The urban series of oil on panel paintings take their inspiration from architecture and the energy
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
European Flower and Farmer
s Market, Charlottenburg School, 1927
Located in Nantucket, MA
urban landscape painting of town square with flower venders, signed illegibly A___ V____ (looks akin to
Category
Vintage 1920s German Other Paintings
Materials
Canvas
People Watching in Aix en Provence, Oil Painting
By Jonelle Summerfield
Located in San Francisco, CA
, travel, oil painting, brownPeople Watching in Aix en ProvenceJonelle Summerfield
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Black
White Painting of Victoria Embankment London by British Urban Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
international attention and critical acclaim with her urban landscape paintings of New York, London
the
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Paint, Oil, Acrylic, Canvas, Cotton Canvas
Miniature Painting Radio City Music Hall New York City by British Urban Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
international attention and critical acclaim with her urban landscape paintings of New York, London & the North
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Paint, Oil, Acrylic, Board
Triptych Abstract Forest Trees Landscape Painting by British Urban Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Early Triptych Abstract Trees Forest Landscape Painting by British Urban Artist, Angela Wakefield
Category
1990s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Paint, Varnish, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Wood, Board, Wood Panel
$77,020 Sale Price
25% Off
Junction - 21st Century Contemporary Impressionism Urban Oil Painting
Located in Singapore, SG
This unique original work comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist.
Ships safely to your door with DHL Express. The item comes rolled in a tube. Please feel fre...
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Window View - 21st Century Contemporary Pointillism Urban Oil Painting
Located in Singapore, SG
Klampert graduated from the Repin Institute for Painting, Sculpture and Architecture in St.Petersburg
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rooftops in Mardakan - 21st Century Contemporary Urban Oil Painting
By Samir Rakhmanov
Located in Singapore, SG
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— Medium: Oil on cardboard
— Genre: Urban Landscape
— Style: Contemporary Impressionism / Realism
— Colour
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Seine. Morning - 21st Century Contemporary Paris Urban Oil Painting
By Samir Rakhmanov
Located in Singapore, SG
)
— Medium: Oil on canvas
— Genre: Urban Landscape
— Style: Contemporary Impressionism / Realism
— Colour
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Junction (Study) - 21st Century Contemporary Impressionism Urban Oil Painting
Located in Singapore, SG
This unique original work comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist.
Ships safely to your door with DHL Express. The item comes rolled in a tube. Please feel fre...
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rooftops in Granada - 21st Century Contemporary Spain Urban Oil Painting
By Samir Rakhmanov
Located in Singapore, SG
× 40 cm (11.8 × 15.7 inches)
— Medium: Oil on cardboard
— Genre: Urban Landscape
— Style: Contemporary
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
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Urban Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the urban oil painting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. In our selection of items, you can find Contemporary examples as well as a Abstract version. If you’re looking for an urban 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 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right urban oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, brown, black and blue. Finding an appealing urban oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Angela Wakefield, Gregory Frux, John Grande, Michael Budden and Enrique Santana each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much is a Urban Oil Painting?
The average selling price for an urban oil painting we offer is $3,500, while they’re typically $365 on the low end and $141,564 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Paintings for You
Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
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.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by emerging artists and more today.
Questions About Urban Oil Painting
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertOctober 15, 2024The artist associated with Urban Realism and American Scene painting is Edward Hopper. Throughout the early 20th century, he created paintings of New York City that captured the feelings of isolation associated with urban life. His best-known works include Nighthawks, Automat, Chop Suey and Office at Night. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Edward Hopper art.
- 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.
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