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Bluebell Wood
Located in Brecon, Powys
Bluebells in Spring. English landscape
Oil on canvas. signed
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Quail eggs in a silver bowl
By Julie Fleming-Williams
Located in London, GB
signed with initials and dated 'J.F-W 2017' (lower right)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
31 Presidential Portrait Oil Paintings by Lawrence Williams
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Set of 31 original oil paintings by Lawrence Williams. This set of Presidential portraits was
Category
Vintage 1970s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Canvas
The Skittles Players
By William Shayer and Edward Williams
Located in Houston, TX
paintings E. Williams. His works could be viewed at the Anglesey Abbey, Lode near Cambridge, England, Leeds
Category
1850s Other Art Style Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Captain J.D Guille - Signed Contemporary Oil, Dartmoor Landscape
Located in Corsham, GB
the reverse 'Sent to Miss V.H Williams...Devon'. Painted on Reeves oil painting board. Signed. On
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled Red Abstract
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
.; SFMA; Hirshhorn Coll., Wash., DC; Williams College Mus., MA. Commissions: oil painting, West Virginia
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting
A Scottish River
by Graham Williams
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting 'A Scottish River' by Graham Williams, psuedonym for F.E.Jamieson. Oil on canvas
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Edward Williams, Landscape With Watermill
Boy Fishing, Oil Painting
By Edward Williams
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This early 19th-century oil painting by British artist Edward Williams (1782-1855) depicts a rugged
Category
1830s English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Oil Painting by S Williams "The Path Through the Woods"
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by S Williams "The Path Through the Woods" who flourished 1890- 1910 Atmospheric
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting by Edward Charles Williams "Early Morning Littlehampton"
By Edward Charles Williams
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Edward Charles Williams "Early Morning Littlehampton" 1807 - 1881 Leading member of
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Walter Heath Williams, Pastoral Scene With Pond, Oil Painting
By Walter Heath Williams
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This charming 19th-century oil painting by British artist Walter Heath Williams (fl.1841-1876
Category
1870s English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1970s Abstract Painting Signed Roger Williams
By Roger Williams
Located in New York, NY
Roger Williams (b. 1945)
Untitled
Oil on canvas
32 1/2 x 32 1/2 in.
Framed: 33 1/4 x 33 in.
Signed
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ginny Williams, The Thief, 2018 Framed Oil on Linen Panel Bird Painting
By Ginny Williams
Located in Atlanta, GA
'The Thief' is a small framed representational oil on linen panel bird painting created by American
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Panel
Vintage Cubist Still Life Oil Painting by Al Williams c.1940s to 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Cubist Still Life Oil Painting by Al Williams c.1940s to 1950s
Original oil on board
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Charm of Cassis by Alice Williams, Framed Oil on Canvas Harbor Painting
By Alice Williams
Located in Atlanta, GA
'The Charm of Cassis' is a framed oil on canvas Post-Impressionist painting created by American
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American Artist Frederick Ballard Williams Fall Landscape Oil Painting NY NJ
By Frederick Ballard Williams
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Fall Landscape
oil/panel signed lower right
9 x 12 image
The painting will benefit from a cleaning
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Morning Table by Ginny Williams Still Life Oil Painting with Silver, Vase
By Ginny Williams
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Morning Table" by Ginny Williams – 20x24 Oil on Canvas (Framed 21.5x25.5) – $4,500
Bring warmth
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Two for Joy by Ginny Williams Still Life Magpie Oil Painting Contemporary
By Ginny Williams
Located in Atlanta, GA
.
Ginny Williams bird painting
magpie symbolism art
Two for Joy painting
oil painting with birds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Harold Williams - 20th Century Oil, The Island of Capri
Located in Corsham, GB
An oil painting showing the island of Capri of the coast of Italy. Well presented in a linen slip
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"The Quest, " Original Oil Painting of a Horse signed by Linda Steffen Williams
By Linda Steffen Williams
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"The Quest" is an original oil painting on canvas by Linda Steffen Williams. The artist signed and
Category
1980s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Birds of a Feather by Ginny Williams, Framed Oil on Board Still-Life Painting
By Ginny Williams
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Birds of a Feather' is a small gilt framed oil on board painting created by American artist Ginny
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
L.D. Williams - 20th Century Oil, A Cumberland Farm
Located in Corsham, GB
A vibrant and captivating oil painting by L.D. Williams, depicting a Cumberland farm scene
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Around the Water Cooler
by Ginny Williams Framed Realist Painting
By Ginny Williams
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Around the Water Cooler' is a medium framed oil on linen realist still-life painting created by
Category
2010s American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Impressionist Painting Woman in an Interior "Work" by Ruskin Williams 1940
s
Located in Rochester, NY
Williams (1888-1966). Oil on canvas. Circa 1940's. Unframed.
Presented by Joseph Dasta Antiques
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Early Spring by Ginny Williams Framed Oil on Canvas Still Life
By Ginny Williams
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Early Spring' is a small framed representational oil on canvas still life painting created by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Framed Oil on Canvas "Cassis Fascination" by Alice Williams
By Alice Williams
Located in Savannah, GA
Framed oil on canvas "Cassis Fascination" by Alice Williams. Unframed 19.7" x 19.7".
Alice
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Vermillion by Ginny Williams Framed Floral Still Life Oil on Canvas
By Ginny Williams
Located in Atlanta, GA
The unframed size is of this painting 12 x 24.
We were immediately drawn to the thoughtfully
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oleuni, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Suzanne Williams
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil and acrylic on canvas. 100cm x 50cm x 1.5cm My paintings are often inspired by my love and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Epiphany, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Suzanne Williams
Located in Yardley, PA
paintings are often inspired by my love and fascination with ever-changing skies and cloud formation. I try
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bird Bath by Ginny Williams, Framed Realist Still-Life Bird Painting
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
Arrangement With Clementines by Ginny Williams Framed Oil on Canvas Still Life
By Ginny Williams
Located in Atlanta, GA
its frame, this oil on canvas painting measures 16 inches high x 12 inches wide.
We were immediately
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Edward Williams, River Scene With Punt
Windmill
By Edward Williams
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This charming early 19th-century oil painting by English artist Edward Williams (1782-1855) depicts
Category
1830s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Pewter Jug by Ginny Williams Framed Still Life Oil on Board, Silver
By Ginny Williams
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unframed this painting measures 11 x 14.
The Pewter Jug completed by Ginny Williams in 2022 is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
The Emperor by Ginny Williams Framed Still Life with Bird Oil on Canvas
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
White Tulips, Turquoise Vase by Ginny Williams Framed Oil on Canvas Still Life
By Ginny Williams
Located in Atlanta, GA
lower left. Without its frame, this oil on canvas painting measures 16 inches high x 12 inches wide
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Myfyrio, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Suzanne Williams
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil and acrylic on canvas. 100cm x 50cm x 1.5cm My paintings are often inspired by my love and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Breakfast on the Seine by Ginny Williams Framed Paris Still Life Oil on Board
By Ginny Williams
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unframed this painting measures 10 x 8.
We were immediately drawn to the thoughtfully painted work
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
An Afternoon Out by Ginny Williams Framed Bird and VaseStill Life Oil on Canvas
By Ginny Williams
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unframed this painting measures 28"H x 22"W.
We were immediately drawn to the thoughtfully painted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Country Views" by Walter Heath Williams
By Walter Heath Williams
Located in Mere, GB
"Country Views" by Walter Heath Williams exhibited 1841 to 1876 famous for his pictures of 'Old
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Budgies Came Out To Play by Ginny Williams Framed Canvas Still Life Painting
By Ginny Williams
Located in Atlanta, GA
its frame, this oil on canvas painting measures 16 inches high x 16 inches wide.
We were immediately
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century landscape oil painting of a cornfield
By Walter Williams
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Walter Williams
British, (1834-1906)
At Ockley, Surrey
Oil on canvas, signed
Image size: 16 inches
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century landscape oil painting of a harvest
By Walter Williams
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Walter Williams
British, (1834-1906)
The Harvest Field
Oil on canvas
Image size: 23.5 inches x 41.5
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Thames Pangbourne Landscape - British Victorian art riverscape oil painting
By Edward Williams
Located in Hagley, England
This charming British Victorian landscape oil painting is by noted landscape artist Edward Williams
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1973 Abstract Oil Painting by Roger Williams
Located in Miami, FL
A large oil on canvas by Roger Williams. Colorful abstract wit artist wood frame.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Edwardian Impressionist Marine Oil painting, nocturne of Brixham harbour England
By John Terrick Williams
Located in ludlow, GB
Early 20th Century Impressionist Oil painting a small nocturne of Brixham harbour England.
Brixham
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century harvest scene landscape oil painting
By Walter Heath Williams
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Walter Heath Williams
British, (fl. 1841-1876)
Harvest Time
Oil on canvas
Image size: 21 inches x
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Outside the Firelit Cave - English Moonlit Coastal Seascape Antique Oil Painting
By Walter Williams
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
Fine 19th century oil on canvas by Walter Williams depicting a figure outside a firelit cave in a
Category
Late 19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century oil painting of a cottage in a wooded landscape
By Edward Williams
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Edward Williams
British, (1781-1855)
Cottage in a Wooded Landscape
Oil on canvas
Image size: 17
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Edward Charles Williams (Attributed) Wooded River Landscape With Cottage, Fisher
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
Tethered, Horizontal Oil on Linen Representational Still-Life Painting
By Ginny Williams
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Tethered' is a framed oil on linen painting created by American artist Ginny Williams in 2018
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Woodland Path in Autumn Traditional Landscape Oil Painting Ornate Gilt Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Woodland Autumn Path
by S. William, British late 19th century
signed oil on panel, framed
Framed
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting of Classic 1950
s Rolls Royce Bentley in the English Countryside
Located in Preston, GB
Oil Painting of Classic 1950's Rolls Royce Bentley in the English Countryside by British Artist
Category
1980s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Still Life with Oranges and Yellow Finch by Ginny Williams Framed Still Life
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
Beautiful English signed oil painting c.1950 River Mole Devon England
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Morris Meredith Williams (1881-1973) Welsh
TITLE: “River Mole, Devon"
SIGNED: lower left
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Female Impressionist Fall Landscape Signed Original Indiana Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique impressionist oil painting of an Indiana landscape by Leota Williams Loop (1893 - 1961
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mount Snowdon - 19th Century Royal Academy Welsh Mountain Oil Painting 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
Fine Victorian Oil Painting Sunset over River Landscape, Listed British Artist
By Benjamin Williams Leader
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil painting on canvas, 16 x 24 inches plus the frame
condition: overall very good
provenance
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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- 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.
- 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 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.
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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. - 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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- 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.
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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.
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- 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.
- 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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