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Herman
s Dream - NYC cityscape urban surrealist animal oil painting contemporary
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
This original artwork by Nathan Neven depicts an urban cityscape filled with a crowd of whales
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vayreda Canadell Paris neighborhood urban landscape oil on canvas painting
By Josep Maria Vayreda Canadell
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Frame size 80x70 centimeters.
Josep Maria Vayreda Canadell
Year of birth: 1932
Biography:
Member of a family spanish saga of artists, which highlighted Joaquim Vayreda, founder of t...
Category
1990s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Urban Greenscape, Contemporary Abstract Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Incorporating an array of materials, themes, and inspirations, this painting embodies a vibrant
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Vintage American Modernist Cubist Abstract Beach Scene Exhibited Signed Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract beach scene with figures. Oil on canvas, circa 1931. Unsigned
Category
1930s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Thames Sunset - thames cityscape landscape London oil modern painting urban art
By Juan del Pozo
Located in London, Chelsea
The Original City Landscape painting by Juan del Pozo is painted on deep edge stretched canvas and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Strip Study, Pittsburgh (Urban Landscape Painting)
Located in New Orleans, LA
A fine little urban landscape, showing a downtown commercial strip with light raking down along a
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting of Amsterdam Canal by 20th Century Dutch Urban Landscape Artist
By Cees Muller
Located in Preston, GB
Painting of Het Muziektheater Amsterdam Canal by 20th Century Dutch Urban Landscape Artist Cees
Category
1990s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Modern Oil Painting, Urban Landscape of Paris, France 1950s
By Jules Cavailles, Maurice Utrillo
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Modern Oil Painting, Urban Landscape of Paris, France 1950s.
Picturesque scene of a Paris street
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Society Hill, Philadelphia (Urban cityscape painting)
By Benjamin Eisenstat
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Benjamin Eisenstat (1915-2001). Society Hill, c.1950. Oil on canvas, 20 x 32 inches; 27 x 39 inched
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Amsterdam Canal Oil Painting Carré by 20th Century Dutch Urban Landscape Artist
By Cees Muller
Located in Preston, GB
Cees Muller was born in Zuid-Beijerland in 1941. He had multiple talents, he could paint, watercolour, draw and was a pastelist. He attended the Academy of Fine Art in Rotterdam. His...
Category
1990s Pointillist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Paint, Cotton Canvas
Pretzel Boy colorful painting urban setting children and food theme
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
oil on cradled wood board framing not necessary
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Urban Couple
By Michael William Eggleston
Located in Soquel, CA
Evocative and powerful, this is an archetypal image of modernist urban man and woman in this
Category
1960s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Legendary Tony Bennett "NYC Cityscape" Contemporary Oil Urban Landscape
By Tony Bennett
Located in New York, NY
Legendary Tony Bennett "NYC Cityscape" Contemporary Oil Urban Landscape
New York Cityscape, c 1980
Category
1980s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Urban Landscape by Caroline Burnett - Oil on canvas 24x26 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Oil on canvas sold with frame
Total size with frame 36x38 cm
Caroline C. BURNETT is an artist
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Jurassic Avenue - contemporary colorful dinosaurs urban mixed media painting
By Ellie Hesse
Located in London, GB
framed in beige wood frame - 75 x 75 cm framed measurements
Entirely self-taught, Ellie is mainly known for her vibrantly coloured townscapes, though in recent years, she has gone o...
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Wythe Between 5th and 6th (Photorealist Urban Industrial Landscape Painting)
By Eileen Murphy
Located in Hudson, NY
photo-realist cityscape painting by Eileen Murphy was painted in 2006. The urban landscape, completed on
Category
Early 2000s Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Parisian Seine River Scene, " Mid-Century Modern Urban Cityscape Painting
Located in New York, NY
Parisian day.
Artist Unknown (20th century)
Seine River Scene, Paris, France, circa 1960
Oil on canvas
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Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Freeriders - contemporary art aerial view of Manhattan, urban landscape painting
Located in Hamburg, DE
"Freeriders" is a 2020 unique oil on canvas painting by German mid-career artist Michael Pröpper
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Pencil, Cotton Canvas
"Garage Sale" San Francisco Urban Landscape in Oil on Artist
s Board
Located in Soquel, CA
"Garage Sale" San Francisco Urban Landscape in Oil on Artist's Board
Lively street scene by
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Illustration Board, Oil
Cityscape with Canals
, Large Expressionist Oil, Style of Bernard Buffet, Urban
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
-century oil cityscape showing a view of a Northern European city canal waterfront in the style of Bernard
Category
1970s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Expressionist Lake Landscape Painting by Leading British Urban Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Abstract Expressionist Lake Landscape Painting by Leading British Urban Artist Angela Wakefield
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Cotton, Paint, Varnish, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, ...
Red
Yellow Abstract Expressionist Landscape Painting by British Urban Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Red & Yellow Abstract Expressionist Landscape Painting by British Urban Artist - a rare early work
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Cotton, Paint, Varnish, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, ...
Swimmers
By Harry Urban
Located in Geneva, CH
Swiss painter (1874 - 1946)
Work on canvas
Flush white wooden frame
105 x 136,5 x 3 cm
Category
1930s Realist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Forest landscape
By Hermann Urban
Located in Geneva, CH
Work done on cork
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sailboats by the lake
By Harry Urban
Located in Geneva, CH
Work on canvas
Category
1910s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstract Landscape Sky Painting of English Countryside by British Urban Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
urban landscape paintings of New York, London & the North of England. The style of painting has been
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Acrylic, Oil, Mixed Media, Cotton Canvas, Varnish, Paint, Cotton,...
John Duffin, Thames Bridge East, Original Cityscape Painting, Urban London Art
By John Duffin
Located in Deddington, GB
John Duffin
Thames Bridges East
Original Cityscpae Painting
Oil Paint on Canvas
Canvas Size: H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid Century Urban Vibrant Street Scene with Figures and Tall Architecture Oil
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mid Century Urban Impressionist Oil
signed by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930)
dated 91'
size: 10.5 x
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Miniature Painting of Victoria Embankment London by British Urban City Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
, attracting international attention and critical acclaim with her urban landscape paintings of New York
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Paint, Oil, Acrylic, Board
Highway 1 No. 2 / - urban coastal scene road trip oil on canvas
By Willard Dixon
Located in Burlingame, CA
humble spirit. This painting captures a quiet nature-scene through a golden pink haze that includes a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hubbard
s Cave - Urban Landscape in the Heart of Chicago, Original Oil, Framed
By Eric Edward Esper
Located in Chicago, IL
painting is framed in a gold toned wooden frame measuring 41.5 x 53.5 inches.
Eric Edward Esper
Hubbards
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Road Trip" Ethnic, Urban, Genre, Oil, Regionalism, African American, Signed L/L
Located in Detroit, MI
1969 interview he described The Janitor Who Paints, created around 1930, as “a sort of protest painting
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Last Bookshop in DTLA No. 7 - Colorful Authentic Urban Environment Painting
By Fabio Coruzzi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian artist Fabio Coruzzi merges painting and photography into one imaginative image that offers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Graphite
New York City Wall Street Winter Flags Cityscape Urban Painting Michael Budden
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
An oil painting on panel by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showcases a view
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
American Diner New York City Original Painting by Leading British Urban Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Original Painting of Cup & Saucer American Diner New York City by Leading British Urban Landscape
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Paint, Acrylic, Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Painting of Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles USA by British Urban Landscape Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Painting of Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, by British Urban Landscape Artist Angela
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paint, Acrylic, Board, Gesso, Mixed Media, Oil
Painting of Greenwich Village Manhattan New York City NYC British Urban Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Unique Original Painting of Brownstones, Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City by British
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic Polymer
Painting of Victoria Embankment
St Paul
s London City by British Urban Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Painting of Victoria Embankment with St Paul's Cathedral, City of Westminster, London - a unique
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Paint, Oil, Acrylic, Board
Urban Density
by T.N.
Located in London, GB
'Urban Density', oil on board, by T.N. (circa 1960s). A modern depiction of an urban cityscape
Category
1960s Futurist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Painting of Trafalgar Square Rain London City by British Urban Landscape 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 Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Cotton, Acrylic Polymer, Mixed Me...
Urban Grid N 8, Original Contemporary Black, White, and Gold Art Deco Painting
Located in Boston, MA
Urban Grid N 8, Original Contemporary Black, White, and Gold Art Deco Painting
30" x 48" x 1.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wax, Oil, Acrylic
Painting of New York Sunshine on Pine Street NYC by Leading 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 American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paint, Oil, Acrylic, Board
Painting of Summer Sunset in New York City by Leading British Urban Artist UK
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Painting of Summer Sunset in New York City by Leading British Urban Artist UK. This unique original
Category
2010s Young British Artists (YBA) Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paint, Acrylic, Canvas, Cotton, Mixed Media, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Mid Century Modern Fauvist Sailboats - Urban Seascape
Located in Soquel, CA
harbor in front of tall buildings of an urban environment by Clavel (20th Century). Signed "Clavel" lower
Category
1960s Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
German City Urban Landscape with River Boats
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful urban landscape of a German city with boats docked along a river by an unknown German
Category
1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Fiberboard
Urban Landscape
By Kevin Keaney
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Kevin Keaney' and created circa 2012.
This active bay area artist studied with Jerry Morgan at the San Francisco Art Institute.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Wax Crayon, Oil, Ballpoint Pen
Americana Still Life Painting of New York Diner by Leading British Urban Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Americana Still Life Painting of New York Diner by Leading British Urban Artist.
Art measures 12 x
Category
2010s American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paint, Oil, Acrylic, Board, Gesso, Mixed Media, Varnish
Bay Area Nocturnal Urban Landscape with Figure
By Tari Sigman Bowman
Located in Soquel, CA
Dramatic color enlivens this nocturnal scene of a figure on a San Francisco or Oakland street corner by Bay Area artist Tari Sigman Bowman, (American, 20th century). Signed by the ar...
Category
1960s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
NYC "Under the El" 1940s Urban Street Scene
Located in Surfside, FL
Subject: Cityscape
Medium: Oil
Surface: Board
Country: United States
Dimensions: 12" x 16" x 1/2"
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Brooklyn Bridge 2, dark colors, urban night view of New York
By Gregory Frux
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil on panel
Dr. Rowland S. Russell PhD. writes about his experience directly witnessing Greg's
Category
Early 2000s American Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Canal à Bruges, Belgium, Bridge, Early 20th Century European City, Urban Genre
By George Herbert Macrum
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
specialized in painting urban landscapes, genre scenes, and harbors of New York and its surroundings. He
Category
Early 20th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ann
s View, realistic, historic urban architecture, cityscape, orange brick
By Gregory Frux
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ann's View, realistic, historic urban architecture, cityscape, orange brick
Oil on canvas
Dr
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Twilight in the Wilderness, Urban Industrial Landscape, Contemporary Realism
By Art Chartow
Located in Chicago, IL
sinister structures speak to the strength and industrial might of this urban landscape. The pink sky sheds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Philadelphia Skyline, Schuylkill River Plein Air Urban Landscape Panorama
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful plein air urban landscape painting of the Philadelphia skyline on a beautiful sunny day
Category
1980s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Warm Current - cityscape abstract original expression artwork mirror urban
By Craig Mooney
Located in London, Chelsea
to his youth. His father, an amateur artist, taught him how to create oil paintings from discarded
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fair Winds - cityscape abstract original expression artwork mirror urban
By Craig Mooney
Located in London, Chelsea
Contemporary painter Craig Mooney paints a seascape of an abstracted ocean vista. The abstract marks applied to depicting the coastal environment create a dramatic impression of the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Diptych of Urban Layered Curves, Red, Purple and Turquoise Brushstrokes
By Natalia Roman
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Urban Layered Curves" is an abstract painting diptych by Spanish artist Natalia Roman. It is a
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache
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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
- 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale 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.
- 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.
- 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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