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Endless Beach
Located in South Shields, GB
Artist: Dave Watson
Subject: Seascape
Medium: Oil on Board
Size: 80 x 53cm.
This original oil
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rain On The Headland
Located in South Shields, GB
Artist: Dave Watson
Subject: Seascape
Medium: Oil on Board
Size: 80 x 53cm.
This original oil
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tranquil Moment
Located in South Shields, GB
Artist: Dave Watson
Subject: Seascape
Medium: Oil on Board
Size: 80 x 53cm.
This original oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
First Light
Located in South Shields, GB
Artist: Dave Watson
Subject: Seascape
Medium: Oil on Board
Size: 80 x 53cm.
This original oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Morning Light
Located in South Shields, GB
60x60cm Oil on Board (68x68cm Framed)
The painting is done with a pallet knife and has thick
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
And Today Is
Located in South Shields, GB
60x60cm Oil on Board (68x68cm Framed)
The painting is done with a pallet knife and has thick
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Small Hours II
Located in South Shields, GB
This is one of a series of paintings inspired by the song “Small Hours” John Martyn
Oil on board
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Douglas Dakota South Coast Airways G-DAKK flying over the Needles, Isle of Wight
By Keith Watson
Located in Sidcup, GB
Dakota G-DAKK flying over the Needles, Isle of Wight.
A Oil On Board painting by Keith Watson
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Small Hours Study I
Located in South Shields, GB
This is one of a series of paintings inspired by the song “Small Hours” John Martyn
Oil on board
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hey, hey, hey, Over The Hill
Located in South Shields, GB
60x60cm Oil on Board (68x68cm Framed)
The painting is done with a pallet knife and has thick
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Below The Rim
By Dawson Dawson-Watson
Located in New York, NY
Inscribed on verso: Below the Rim
Materials
Oil, Board
Oil Painting by Walter James Watson "On the Moor, Glen Lyon, Perthshire"
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Walter James Watson "On the Moor, Glen Lyon, Perthshire" A.R.C.A 1877 - 1963
Category
1930s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
“Sheep at Rest in the Highlands”
1914
Antique Oil Painting by Robert Watson
By Robert Watson
Located in Shippensburg, PA
, this gorgeous painting is an exceptional example of Robert Watson's work with an unusually romantic
Category
Early 20th Century British Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Paint, Canvas
Welcome Refreshment - 19th Century Oil Painting of Georgian Gentleman in Stocks
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
painter John Dawson Watson (1832-1892). The painting is signed and dated 1891. It is sold in a good
Category
1890s Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
F. Watson - Signed
Framed 1908 Oil, Continental River
Located in Corsham, GB
Swans float along a river on this fine oil study of a continental town.
The artwork is signed and
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
“Windemere and the Langdale Pikes, Lake District” Small Landscape Oil Painting
By Everett Watson Mellor
Located in ludlow, GB
“Windemere and the Langdale Pikes”
Oil on Canvas, Signed and Framed.
Everett Watson Mellor was
Category
Early 20th Century English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Jill Watson - 20th Century Oil, The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming street scene depicting people wondering the shaded The Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells. Signed to the lower right. Presented in a wooden frame with painted gilt outer edges. O...
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
E. Watson - 1899 Oil, Girl in a Blue Dress
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming head-and-shoulders portrait of a girl in a blue dress. Signed and dated in the lower right. Presented in a gilt frame with an egg-and-dart running pattern. On canvas.
Category
Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
C. Watson - Signed Contemporary Oil, Coastal Landscape with Sailing Ships
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed to the lower right, well presented in a pale green distressed frame. Signed. On board.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Silence in Portals, Blue Abstract Vertical Resin Painting
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
masterful colorist, Watson’s paintings are a carefully balanced orchestra of color. She creates energetic
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Resin, Oil Pastel, Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Panel
The Perfect Yoga Move, Multicolored Abstract Painting Peach, Ivory, Burgundy
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
, oil pastel and gouache painting is on a birch panel and can be installed in any orientation. Signed
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel
Another Ocean Metaphor, Black, Gray, Red and Blue Vertical Abstract Painting
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
energy. Watson’s paintings are carefully balanced; the artist creates energetic tension between
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Panel
Ultra Violet Lightning, Abstract Painting in Magenta Pink, Blue, Yellow Ochre
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
Canadian artist. The painting in acrylic, gouache, oil pastel and ink on Baltic birch panel can be
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel
SILENCE MAKES ME CRAZY, Large Abstract Gray Blue White Colorful Resin Painting
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
SILENCE MAKES ME CRAZY is a large vertical and colorful abstract painting by Janna Watson. Thick
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Resin, Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Panel
Running In My Mind, Large Multicolored Abstract Painting Peach, Ivory, Burgundy
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
brushstrokes possess an elegant and powerful energy. Watson’s paintings are carefully balanced; the artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel
Trash Talking A Butterfly, Abstract Painting, Dark Green, Pink, Yellow Ochre
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
Trash Talking a Butterfly is a multicolored abstract painting with bright red, golden yellow ochre
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel
DARKNESS IS A CULTURAL BROTH, Large Abstract Navy, Red, Colorful Resin Painting
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
DARKNESS IS A CULTURAL BROTH is a large vertical and colorful abstract painting by Janna Watson
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Resin, Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Panel
The Thing That Pulls You, Gray, Black, Red and Blue Abstract Painting
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
energetic brushstrokes possess an elegant and powerful energy. Watson’s paintings are carefully balanced
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Panel
Mulling Over a Haiku, Abstract Painting in Bright Coral, Red, Pink, Brown
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
movement by an emerging Canadian artist. The painting in acrylic, gouache, oil pastel and ink is on a
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel
A Freshly Whipped Whiff of Light, Abstract Painting Gray, Brown, Yellow Ochre
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
an emerging Canadian artist. The painting, in acrylic, gouache, oil pastel and ink on Baltic birch
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel
Darker Than An Olive, Square Abstract Resin High Gloss Painting Primary Colors
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
masterful colorist, Watson’s paintings are a carefully balanced orchestra of color. She creates energetic
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Resin, Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Panel
Floating with a Thesaurus Abstract Painting Gray, Dark Indigo, Red, White, Ochre
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
. This acrylic, gouache, oil pastel and ink painting on Baltic birch panel can be installed in any
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel
No Words For Desire, Large Horizontal Abstract Painting in Black, Red, Coral
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
painting is on birch panel, signed, dated and titled by artist on the verso.
Janna Watson has quickly made
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel
A Ribbon Floats, Square Abstract Painting in Peach, Cobalt Blue, Red, Mauve
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
Canadian artist. The painting, in acrylic, gouache, oil pastel and ink on birch panel, can be installed in
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel
A Lapis Firefly Glow, Abstract Painting Gray, Dark Indigo, Red, White, Ochre
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
emerging Canadian artist. The painting in acrylic, gouache, oil pastel and ink on Baltic birch panel can be
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel
Moody As Light, Abstract Painting with Pink, Blue, Burgundy on Black Background
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
. Watson’s paintings are carefully balanced; the artist creates energetic tension between deliberate and
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel
Secrets Falling Out Like Ocean Clouds, Abstract Painting, Blue, Gray, Red, Green
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
abstract compositions and energetic brushstrokes possess an elegant and powerful energy. Watson’s paintings
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel
The Smells of the Countryside, Gray, Navy Blue, Red Large Abstract Painting
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
masterful colorist, Watson’s paintings are a carefully balanced orchestra of color. She creates energetic
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel
Zipped Up and Smelled the Pine Needles, Abstract Painting, White, Mauve, Ochre
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
further enhanced by her mix of medium.
The artist is widely exhibited internationally. Watson’s paintings
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel
Magic Exists By Squiggling, Abstract Painting in Blush, Blue, Red, Gold, Mint
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
compositions and energetic brushstrokes possess an elegant and powerful energy. Watson’s paintings are
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel
I Close My Eyes After Concentrating Too Long, Large Square Abstract Painting
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
energetic brushstrokes possess an elegant and powerful vitality. A masterful colorist, Watson’s paintings
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel
NEAR TO A WILD HEART, Bright Red and Multicolored Abstract Painting with Resin
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
compositions and energetic brushstrokes possess an elegant and powerful energy. Watson’s paintings are
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Resin, Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Panel
Parrot Speak, Square Abstract Painting in Red, Yellow Ochre, Mint, Emerald Green
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
possess an elegant and powerful energy. Watson’s paintings are carefully balanced; the artist creates
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel
Elephant Ear in the Room, Abstract Painting in Black, Bright Pink, Yellow Ochre
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
striking painting full of movement by an emerging Canadian artist. The painting in acrylic, gouache, oil
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel
Swoops Through a River An, Abstract Painting in Black, Bright Pink, Yellow Ochre
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
compositions and energetic brushstrokes possess an elegant and powerful energy. Watson’s paintings are
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel
Rise Said the Moon, Abstract Painting in Gray, Dark Indigo, Red, White, Ochre
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
masterful colorist, Watson’s paintings are a carefully balanced orchestra of color. She creates energetic
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel
Five Voices Speaking At Once Family, Abstract Painting in Bright Red, Gold, Blue
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
compositions and energetic brushstrokes possess an elegant and powerful energy. Watson’s paintings are
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel
A Swift Hike Through the Red Earth, Abstract Painting Beige, Yellow White, Ochre
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
Canadian artist. In acrylic, gouache, oil pastel and ink on Baltic birch panel, the painting can be
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel
The Spot that Flows at its Centre, Multicolored Abstract Painting on Bright Red
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
brushstrokes possess an elegant and powerful energy. Watson’s paintings are carefully balanced; the artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel
Heavy With Dreams, Square Abstract Painting with Pale Blush, Dark Blue and Red
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
elegant and powerful energy. Watson’s paintings are carefully balanced; the artist creates energetic
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel
I MOVE INSIDE A MYSTERY WHEN I SLEEP, Large Abstract Square Red Resin Painting
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
I MOVE INSIDE A MYSTERY WHEN I SLEEP is a large square abstract painting by Janna Watson. Multi
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Resin, Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Panel
Through A Clear Cut Rockies Sky, Large Square Abstract Painting in Ivory, Indigo
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
brushstrokes possess an elegant and powerful vitality. A masterful colorist, Watson’s paintings are a carefully
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel
The Smell of Rain, Square Abstract Painting with Blue, Pink, Yellow Ochre, Black
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
brushstrokes possess an elegant and powerful energy. Watson’s paintings are carefully balanced; the artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel
I Don
t Paint Ideas, Square Abstract Resin High Gloss Painting Gray and Pink
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
masterful colorist, Watson’s paintings are a carefully balanced orchestra of color. She creates energetic
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Resin, Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Panel
I Long for a Balmy Breeze, Square Abstract Painting in Light Blue, Dark Red
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
compositions and energetic brushstrokes possess an elegant and powerful energy. Watson’s paintings are
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel
I Long for a Balmy Breeze, Square Abstract Painting in Light Blue, Dark Red
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
compositions and energetic brushstrokes possess an elegant and powerful energy. Watson’s paintings are
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel
Depths Can Be Fun Large Square Abstract Painting in Black, Gold, Blue, Pink, Red
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
energetic brushstrokes possess an elegant and powerful energy. Watson’s paintings are carefully balanced
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel
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- 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 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).
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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.
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- 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.
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- 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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Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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