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Dutch 1860s Sheep in Fields Oil on Canvas Painting Signed by Karel van Contich
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite Dutch vertical format oil on canvas painting from the mid-19th century depicts sheep
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Gloria Saez, "In the Lake - En el Lago", Oil on canvas, 2017
By Gloria Sáez
Located in New York, NY
"In the Lake - En el Lago" by Gloria Saez is a vertical abstract oil painting on canvas with soft
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Gloria Saez, "Year of Snow - Año de Nieve", Oil on canvas, 2017
By Gloria Sáez
Located in New York, NY
"Year of Snow - Año de Nieve" by Gloria Saez is a vertical abstract oil painting on canvas with
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Versailles (Abstract Monochromatic Cerulean Blue Landscape Painting on Canvas)
By Richard Britell
Located in Hudson, NY
Vertical, monochromatic cerulean blue abstract landscape oil painting on canvas
"Versailles
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Orchid III by Sharon Hockfield, Oil on Canvas Contemporary Abstract Floral
By Sharon Hockfield
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vertical oil on canvas painting by American artist Sharon Hockfield is entitled "Painting With
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bosc by Sharon Hockfield, Oil on Canvas Square Abstract Still Life Pear
By Sharon Hockfield
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vertical oil on canvas painting by American artist Sharon Hockfield is entitled "Painting With
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Anjou by Sharon Hockfield, Oil on Canvas Square Abstract Still Life Pear
By Sharon Hockfield
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vertical oil on canvas painting by American artist Sharon Hockfield is entitled "Painting With
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
As Old As Bliss by Bethanne Cople, Large Plein Air Beach Painting
By Bethanne Kinsella Cople
Located in Atlanta, GA
'As Old As Bliss' is a large vertical Impressionist oil on linen painting created by American
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
The Meeting: Figurative Paintings of Girls in a Winter Teal Green Landscape
By Annika Tucksmith
Located in Hudson, NY
Tucksmith, in 2021. The vertical, 24 x 18 inch oil painting features five young girls of different
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Catalina
By Jill Keller
Located in Burlingame, CA
horizontally or vertically. The oil painting continues around the sides of the canvas, and it is meticulously
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Open Window, June
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A large, vertically-oriented oil painting of an open window's view to the outdoors, painted from an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Godfried Maes 17th Century Flemish Baroque Saint George Martyrdom 1681
By Godfried Maes
Located in Milano, MI
Maes
the Southern Netherlandish painter Antwerp 1649 - 1700, a large vertically set oil on canvas
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Poplar
Mauve Maze of Inhabited Walls with Red Windows Vertical Oil Painting
By Jean-Marc Boissy
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
This artwork is another piece of Jean-Marc Boissy's obsession for overcrowded — yet without visible people — cities. It features a large labyrinth of purple walls covering the whole...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Emerald Bay 44" abstract vertical oil painting with blue, red and beige
By Chase Langford
Located in Edgartown, MA
paintings that are mysteriously familiar yet surprisingly unconventional. They challenge conventions of
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vertical abstract oil painting - Architectural neutrals color forms
By Stephen Cimini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drawing from the architectural origins of his past work, this series of abstract oil paintings
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lilac, botanical, Nature, oil, oil glazes, earth tones, painting, vertical
By Michelle Gagliano
Located in Riverdale, NY
Michelle Gagliano, Lilac, Oil and Oil Glazes on Wood Panel, Framed, 48 x 24
Michelle Gagliano’s
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large vertical abstract oil painting - architectural composition, color field
By Stephen Cimini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drawing from the architectural origins of his past work, this series of abstract oil paintings
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large vertical abstract oil painting - architectural forms - monochromatic AW
By Stephen Cimini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful monochromatic oil painting. We love the work of this artist and in particular
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vertical abstract oil painting on Arches paper with deckled- unframed
By Stephen Cimini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drawing from the architectural origins of his past work, this series of abstract oil paintings
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Cool Blue Sky" ("Ciel bleukif"), Blue Vertical Landscape Oil Painting
By Marcel Demagny
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
This artwork is a classical Marcel Demagny knife landscape on an unusual vertical format. It
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Eldorado", Orange Fractal-Like Vertical Constructions with Storeys Oil Painting
By Jean-Marc Boissy
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
This artwork depicts orange vertical constructions with white/beige floors. The canvas is entirely
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Small Girls Night by Allison Chambers, Vertical Oil Figurative Painting
By Allison Chambers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Allison Chambers, "Small Girls Night" – Charming Oil Painting on Canvas Panel
Celebrate the joy of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chicken Farm, Figurative Folk Art Landscape Oil Painting, Vertical Vibrant Color
By Martin Saldana
Located in Denver, CO
Oil on board painting by Martin Saldana (1874-1965) titled 'Chicken Farm'. Presented in a custom
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Armed with Rifle (Vertical Figurative Oil Painting of Nude Man with Rifle)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
painting is nearly symmetrical, with the rifle serving as the vertical axis. The man's pale blue, stone
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
In Your Eyes (Vertical Contemporary Color Block Abstract Oil Painting in Blue)
Located in Hudson, NY
"In Your Eyes" , painted by Hudson Valley artist, Hue Thi Hoffmaster, in 2022
oil on canvas
52 x 44
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Woman II, Medium Size Vertical Figurative Oil on Board Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
figurative oil on board painting features the portrait of a woman, posing in a slightly angled frontal view
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vertical Koi Pond
By Jill Opelka
Located in Kansas City, MO
Jill Opelka
Title: Vertical Koi Pond
Materials: Oil on Canvas
Year: 2018
Dimensions: 16 x 20
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Man, Small Gilt Framed Oil on Canvas Painting of Vertical Format
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Portrait of a Man' is a framed vertical oil on canvas painting depicting a 19th century gentleman
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Distant Pantheon
Medium Vertical Post-Impressionist Parisian Painting
By Lesley Powell
Located in Atlanta, GA
This post-impressionist painting of Paris by American artist Lesley Powell depicts a city street
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vertical Abstract
By Les Anderson
Located in Soquel, CA
Vertical abstract by Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson (American, 1928-2009). From the estate of Les
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Woman With Chickens, Framed Antique Impressionist Vertical Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
artist. The antique painting depicts a woman outdoors taking on her daily task of feeding the chickens
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Small Vertical Landscape with Bright Flowers - Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Bright vertical landscape with orange, yellow, and red flowers by an unknown artist (20th Century
Category
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blazing Days - Light Blue and Red Vertical Abstract Painting
By Andrei Petrov
Located in New York, NY
contrasts are often the guidelines for Petrov's painting's compositions. For this vertical painting the red
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Courtyard by Laura Lacambra Shubert, Large Vertical Impressionist Painting
By Laura Lacambra Shubert
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Courtyard' is a large Impressionist oil and acrylic on canvas painting created by American artist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
Pacific Island Abstraction, Vertical Painting, Avantgarde Shapes, Tropical Mauve
By Ryan Rivadeneyra
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Pacific Island Abstraction" is a hand-painted acrylic painting on high-quality 300g paper by
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Ink, Sumi Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper
Audrey by Geri Eubanks, Vertical Framed Impressionist Oil on Canvas Portrait
By Geri Eubanks
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Audrey', is a small American Impressionist oil on canvas portrait painting of vertical format
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fifties Block Shapes, Vertical Painting in Complementary Colors, Fresh Tones
By Natalia Roman
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Fifties Block Shapes I" is an abstract painting by Spanish artist Natalia Roman. These color field
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache
October Moon, Vertical Abstract Painting with Green, Blue, Burgundy, Yellow
By Josette Urso
Located in Kent, CT
Josette Urso makes paintings and drawings working directly and urgently in response to her
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vertical Sunset #1
By Ian Hornak
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Ian Hornak (1944-2002)
Title: Vertical Sunset #1
Year: 2001
Medium: Oil on Panel
Size: 28 x
Category
Early 2000s Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Listening to silence" Original vertical floral painting . Green white impasto.
Located in Oslo, NO
In this oil painting, I've immersed myself in the essence of tranquility, capturing the serene
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Skyscrapers, Oil Painting
By Jesse Aldana
Located in San Francisco, CA
, sky, low-angle, Los Angeles, California, perspective, palm tree, vertical, nature, realism, oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Topknot by Lesley Powell, Framed Vertical Nude Painting
By Lesley Powell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Without its frame, the painting measures 18 x 12 inches.
Lesley Powell paints in oils with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
The Transformation by Michele Mikesell, vertical and white figurative painting
By Michele Mikesell
Located in Dallas, TX
travels along a general vein of the universal human experience. This particular group of paintings is an
Category
2010s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Modern Yellow, Blue,
Green Color Field Inspired Vertical Abstract Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Modern abstract color-field inspired painting by Houston, TX artist Margaret Nobler. The work
Category
1970s Color-Field Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
“Sunny bouquet “Original floral painting . Medium size Vertical. Home decor
Located in Oslo, NO
expressive, yet controlled, allowing each bloom to convey a sense of movement and life. This painting
Category
2010s Fauvist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Blue Arc (Bold Contemporary Abstract Vertical Painting in Blue, Yellow
Green)
By Christopher Engel
Located in Hudson, NY
48 x 36 inches
oil on canvas
sides of canvas are painted
Wired to hang as a vertical painting
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1950
s Hidden Village Through The Beige Vertical Trees French Oil Landscape
By Bernard Labbe
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Hidden Village
by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century)
original oil on artist paper
size: 11 x
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Path Under a Purple Sky - Small Vertical Landscape in Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Path Under a Purple Sky - Small Vertical Landscape in Oil on Canvas
Highly saturated landscape by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hidden Treasure by Sherrie Russ Levine, Large Vertical Landscape Painting, Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sherrie Russ Levine is an artist noted for her paintings that capture the play of light and color
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Splendor in the Grass by Allison Chambers, Vertical Oil on Canvas Landscape
By Allison Chambers
Located in Atlanta, GA
landscape oil on canvas painting that encapsulates the serene beauty of a contemporary low country scene
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Captain Smith by Unknown in Early Twentieth Century Vertical Portrait Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
Welcome to Heritage, our carefully curated collection of French vintage and antique paintings. We
Category
Early 20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Vertical Abstract #5
By Leslie Luverne Anderson
Located in Soquel, CA
Colorful vintage abstract expressionist painting by Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson (American, 1928
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Miniature Purple Vertical Seascape
By Kathleen Murray
Located in Soquel, CA
in the Monterey Bay where she is well known for her deeply saturated and textured oil seascapes and
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Eucalyptus Trees, Vertical Landscape
By James Osorio
Located in Soquel, CA
Bright and saturated landscape by California artist James Osorio (b. 1952). Tall eucalyptus trees dominate the foreground, with shadows rendered in a vibrant purple. A narrow path le...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vertical Abstract #3 - "Ghostly Touching"
By Leslie Luverne Anderson
Located in Soquel, CA
Dynamic abstract expressionist painting by Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson (American, 1928-2009).Oil
Category
1960s Post-War Abstract Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Misty Mountain Waterfalls, Vertical Landscape
By Kenneth Lucas
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous vertical landscape of majestic waterfalls cascading over a series of misty mountain peaks
Category
1990s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Nature Morte by Daniel Clesse, Vertical Framed Abstract Still-Life Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Nature Morte' is a medium size oil on board painting created by French artist Daniel Clesse in
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
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Vertical Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of vertical oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Contemporary, Abstract and Post-Impressionist styles can be found today in our inventory. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Vertical oil paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, brown, black, beige and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Geri Eubanks, Gabe Brown, Stephen Cimini, Lalani Nan and Josette Urso are consistently popular. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much are Vertical Oil Paintings?
The average selling price for vertical oil paintings we offer is $3,600, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $35,500 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 Vertical Oil Paintings
- 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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