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Original Post Impressionist English oil painting Interior Kitchen Scene
Located in Cirencester, GB
inc frame
Notes: Beautiful original oil painting which dates to the 1980s. Peter was the husband of
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Innocence by Ginny Williams, Framed Realist Art in White
By Ginny Williams
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set inside a gilt molded frame, this oil on linen still-life painting is signed lower right
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Poppy Field: Large Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Large landscape painting by British landscape artist David J Williams
Signed
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Quiescence Mind" Oil Painting with Gold Leaf on Panel
By Kent Williams
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Kent Williams’ work melds the rigor of technical prowess with the iconoclast’s impulse to disrupt
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Huge Victorian Landscape Oil Painting River Landscape Figure Angling
Cattle
By Walter Williams
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Pastoral Landscape
by Walter Williams (British 1834-1906)
oil painting on canvas, framed
canvas
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Alfred Walter Williams, Welsh Landscape With Figures Dragging Bracken
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This mid-19th-century oil painting by British artist Alfred Walter Williams (1824-1905) depicts a
Category
1840s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Edward Charles Williams (Attributed), Wooded River Landscape With Boathouse
By Edward Charles Williams
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This mid-19th-century oil painting, attributed to English artist Edward Charles Williams (1807-1881
Category
1850s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Spring Birches. Contemporary Landscape Oil Painting
By David J. Williams
Located in Brecon, Powys
Oil on canvas. set in a contemporary black tray frame
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
ORIGINAL ENGLISH OIL PAINTING - Still Life Interior Composition
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Jacqueline Williams NEAC (1962-) British
TITLE: "Still Life Interior Composition"
SIGNED
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Grey Day, Concarneau France - Impressionist oil painting of boats in harbour
By John Terrick Williams
Located in ludlow, GB
Williams (mist and morning sunshine)", we have a copy to go with the painting.
Terrick Williams is simply
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Le Grand Platane, Post-Impressionist Horizontal Oil on Canvas Landscape Painting
By Alice Williams
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Le Grand Platane' is a horizontal Post-Impressionist oil on canvas landscape painting created by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tranquil Harbour. Large Contemporary Landscape Oil Painting
By David J. Williams
Located in Brecon, Powys
Oil on canvas. set in an elaborate white classical frame
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Gurnards Head. Contemporary Landscape Oil Painting
By David J. Williams
Located in Brecon, Powys
Oil on canvas. set in a contemporary black tray frame
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Composition in Blue and White by Ginny Williams Framed Canvas Still Life
By Ginny Williams
Located in Atlanta, GA
painting created by American artist Ginny Williams in 2021. Featuring a palette made of blue, neutrals and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Alfred Walter Williams, On The Banks Of Llyn Dinas, North Wales
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This late 19th-century oil painting by British artist Alfred Walter Williams (1823-1905) depicts a
Category
1870s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Composition in Blue and White II by Ginny Williams Framed Canvas Still Life
By Ginny Williams
Located in Atlanta, GA
Without its frame, this oil on canvas painting measures 20 inches high x 24 inches wide.
We were
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Charles Frederick Williams (Attributed), At The Beach Off The Isle Of Wight
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This mid-19th-century oil painting by British artist Charles Frederick Williams (1810-1894) depicts
Category
19th Century Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Benjamin Williams Leader RA, Study Of Conway Bay And The Carnarvonshire Coast
By Benjamin Williams Leader
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This late 19th-century study by renowned British artist Benjamin Williams Leader (1831-1923
Category
1890s English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Evening Glow - 19th Century Worcestershire Sunset English Landscape Oil Painting
By Benjamin Williams Leader
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘Evening Glow’ by Benjamin Williams Leader (1831-1923). The painting – which depicts a dramatic
Category
1890s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mountains Ablaze With Light Of Setting Sun. Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Hedley Williams Waycott, (British American, 1865-1938)
Mountains ablaze with the light of the
Category
1890s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mount Snowdon - 19th Century Royal Academy Oil Painting Welsh Mountain Landscape
By Edward Charles Williams
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘Llyn Gwynant and Mount Snowdon’ by Edward Charles Williams (1807-1881).
The painting – which
Category
1860s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pair of Antique Victorian Landscape Oil Paintings S Williams
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning pair of antique Victorian oil paintings in beautiful gilt wood frames. These
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Paintings
Materials
Paint
Ruth Williams - Contemporary Oil, Ocean View
Located in Corsham, GB
A bright and captivating oil painting by the English artist Ruth Williams, depicting an ocean view
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original Superb MID 20thC Impressionist Welsh oil painting FIGURE AT SUNSET
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Morris Meredith Williams (1881-1973) Welsh
TITLE: “Woman In A Field In An Ethereal Sunset
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Rare Oil Painting Of Roger Williams And The Pequot Tribe, C. 1860
Located in Queens, NY
Preserving Heritage: Henry Brueckner's Rare Oil on Canvas Painting of Roger Williams and the Pequot
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Glo Williams (b.1940) - Contemporary Oil, Carol
Located in Corsham, GB
Well presented in a contemporary frame with gilt detail. Signed. On canvas board.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Welsh Hillside Path - Huge 19th Century Royal Academy Oil Painting 1867
By Benjamin Williams Leader
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘A Welsh Hillside Path’ by Benjamin Williams Leader (1831-1923). This very large fine oil on canvas
Category
1860s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Source of the Moon - 19th Century Scottish Highlands Landscape Oil Painting
By Benjamin Williams Leader
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘The Source of the Moon’ by Benjamin Williams Leader R.A. (1931-1923).
The painting is signed by
Category
1870s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
William Williams (1808-1895) - 1841 Oil, Plymouth Fisherfolk
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine oil study by well listed artist William Williams of Plymouth. The scene depicts a mother and
Category
Mid-19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
On the Teign, Devon - 19th Century English River Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
.
Beginning in 1846, Williams exhibited 34 paintings at the Royal Academy, 40 at the British Institution and
Category
1860s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
On the Teign, Devon - 19th Century English River Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
.
Beginning in 1846, Williams exhibited 34 paintings at the Royal Academy, 40 at the British Institution and
Category
1860s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Glo Williams (b.1940) - Contemporary Oil, Woman Reading
Located in Corsham, GB
Well presented in a vintage effect frame. Signed. On canvas board.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Glo Williams (b.1940) - Contemporary Oil, The Violinist
Located in Corsham, GB
Well presented in a contemporary black frame with gilt detail. Artist label to the reverse. On canvas on stretchers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Glo Williams (b.1940) - Contemporary Oil, Flower Arranging
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed to the lower right. Presented in a painted wooden frame. On canvas.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
R. Williams - Mid 20th Century Oil, Forest Landscape
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed lower right. Presented in an ornate gilt frame with lamb's tongue to the inner window, ivy strapwork, and laurel and berry to the outer rail. On canvas laid to board.
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
James Williams - 20th Century Oil, Lake Scene with Figures
Located in Corsham, GB
A vibrant oil painting by James Williams, depicting a lake scene with figures in the distance
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Daniel Nichols After Kyffin Williams - Contemporary Oil, Whitewashed Cottage
By Daniel Nichols
Located in Corsham, GB
original painting by Kyffin Williams. Initialled to the lower right. On wove.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Daniel Nichols After Kyffin Williams - Contemporary Oil, Welsh Hamlet
By Daniel Nichols
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking contemporary oil after Kyffin Williams, depicting a small hamlet in the welsh hills
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Denise Williams - 20th Century Oil, Glass Bottles
Located in Corsham, GB
another painting signed by the same hand. Presented in a wooden frame with a cotton inner slip. On canvas.
Category
20th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Williams Lake
By David A. Dreyer
Located in Dallas, TX
David A. Dreyer was born in Dallas in 1958, and earned his BFA and MFA at Southern Methodist University. He was a recipient of the Moss/Chumley Award from the Meadows Museum and has ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil
Glo Williams (b.1940) - Contemporary Oil, Riding a Bike
Located in Corsham, GB
Well presented in a simple box wood frame. Signed. On canvas board.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Glo Williams (b.1940) - Contemporary Oil, The Mixing Bowl
Located in Corsham, GB
Well presented in a contemporary painted frame with gilt detail. Signed. Artist labels fixed to the reverse. On canvas board.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Glo Williams (b.1940) - 20th Century Oil, The Dance
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed to the lower right. Presented in a painted wooden frame. On board.
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Nicholas Charles Williams (b.1961) - 1995 Oil, Self Portrait
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking self portrait of the artist posing in a darkened interior with light illuminating his profile. Signed and dated to the lower right. Presented in a black wooden frame. On c...
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Daniel Nichols After Kyffin Williams - Contemporary Oil, Little Stone Cottages
By Daniel Nichols
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking contemporary oil after the Welsh artist Kyffin Williams. Completed with heavy impasto
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Glo Williams (b.1940) - Contemporary Oil, Portrait in Blue
Located in Corsham, GB
Well presented in a painted blue frame. Signed. On board.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Glo Williams (b.1940) - Contemporary Oil, At the Hairdressers
Located in Corsham, GB
Well presented in a painted blue frame with gilt detail. Signed. On canvas board.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Glo Williams (b.1940) - Contemporary Oil, Pergola At Sunset
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed to the lower right. Presented in a painted wooden frame. On board.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Daniel Nichols After Kyffin Williams - Contemporary Oil, A Welsh Farmstead
By Daniel Nichols
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine contemporary landscape by Daniel Nichols, after an original painting by Welsh artist Kyffin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Style of Kyffin Williams - Mid 20th Century Oil, Welsh Mountains
Located in Corsham, GB
A dramatic landscape study seemingly inspired by the Welsh artist Kyffin Williams. The use of thick
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
W. Williams - 19th Century Oil, Boat Repairs in Mount
s Bay
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming 19th century oil on academy board, showing figures and fishermen before the tidal island
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Denise Williams - 20th Century Oil, Starfish and Seashell
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming still life study depicting a starfish and conch shell intricately depicted on a blue surface. Presented in a wooden frame with a gilt inner window. On canvas.
Category
20th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Glo Williams (b.1940) - Contemporary Oil, Girl at the Cafe
Located in Corsham, GB
Unsigned. On canvas on stretchers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Glo Williams (b.1940) - Contemporary Oil, Seated Woman with Flowers
Located in Corsham, GB
Presented in a silver gilt frame. Signed and inscribed to the reverse. On canvas board.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Trevor Williams - 1953 Oil, Church of Saint-Étienne-du-Mont
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming depiction of the church of Saint-Étienne-du-Mont in Paris, France. The scene shows figures in cafes and walking the streets before the beautiful 17th century church. Signe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Glo Williams (b.1940) - Contemporary Oil, Girl on a Swing
Located in Corsham, GB
Well presented in a painted green frame. Signed. On board.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
W. D. Williams British Oil Painting of Horse in Cheltenham Stable ca. 1850
Located in Nottingham, GB
Mid 19th century British oil on canvas depicting a horse in a stable with a dog.
Dimensions
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
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- 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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.)
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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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On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
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- 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. - 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.
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- 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.
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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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