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"Morning Reflections" horizontal oil painting of yellow and brown chicks
Located in Edgartown, MA
University of Washington. Cheri studied oil painting and drawing intensely for three years with Ron Lukas, a
Category
2010s Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Guild - abstract dark bright earth tone color stripe horizontal oil painting
Located in New York, NY
Patrick Dintino paints vertical bands of glowing color in a horizontal or rectangular format that
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Emerald Pass" abstract horizontal oil painting with turquoise, and gray shapes
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
"Fishermen Houses" Landscape Horizontal Oil Painting by Edgar Kiechle 1911-1946
Located in Pasadena, CA
This oil painting made in 1958 expresses perfectly the 1950s period, very minimalist with a
Category
1950s Minimalist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 32.25 in W 56.25 in D 1.5 in
"Coastal Surf" horizontal oil painting of waves crashing in the ocean
By Annie Wildey
Located in Edgartown, MA
The rhythm of the waves marks time, like the breath. Moment to moment, its intensity fluctuates like emotion. Thoughts linger and pass, like a veil of fog. At the shore I am reminded...
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Summer Surf II" horizontal oil painting of waves crashing in the ocean
By Annie Wildey
Located in Edgartown, MA
The rhythm of the waves marks time, like the breath. Moment to moment, its intensity fluctuates like emotion. Thoughts linger and pass, like a veil of fog. At the shore I am reminded...
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Summer Seas I" horizontal oil painting of a wave in the ocean
By Annie Wildey
Located in Edgartown, MA
The rhythm of the waves marks time, like the breath. Moment to moment, its intensity fluctuates like emotion. Thoughts linger and pass, like a veil of fog. At the shore I am reminded...
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Horizontal Shift, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Howard Danelowitz
Located in Yardley, PA
Horizontal Shift explores geometric shapes and lines against a white background. There are two
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Horizontal and Vertical Figures, Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
By John Emanuel
Located in Brecon, Powys
Warm sepia tones in this classic Emanuel painting.
John Emanuel "it is the figure , not the nude I
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
1990s Brown, Gold, Green Abstract Oil Painting, Large Format Horizontal Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Original abstract oil painting signed by Wilma Fiori (1929-2019) painted in 1994. Signed and dated
Category
1990s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 38.25 in W 54 in D 1.25 in
"Nature's Time" - Horizontal surreal painting, oil on canvas - dark blue sky.
By Fernando Vignoli
Located in Miami, FL
creating canvases in oil on canvas, where he applies his own technique, which, according to him, allows a
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wizard - horizontal abstract contemporary bright color stripe oil painting
Located in New York, NY
In this abstract oil painting, Dintino chooses slightly unorthodox colors to go together, bright
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Sunshine Again, horizontal yellow abstract landscape painting, oil on canvas
By Maria Jose Concha
Located in Dallas, TX
, an experience, which transformed her work and becomes the focus of her expressive painting. Concha’s
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 78.75 in D 1.58 in
"Blue Water"- Horizontal surreal painting with blue & grey shades, oil on canvas
By Fernando Vignoli
Located in Miami, FL
creating canvases in oil on canvas, where he applies his own technique, which, according to him, allows a
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Special Lake by Andrea Costa, Horizontal Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting
By Andrea Costa
Located in Atlanta, GA
Costa approaches each painting by exploring the underlying narrative and metaphor, and emotion of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Gesso
"Epicenter" - Horizontal abstract oil painting in neutral and warm colors.
By Kathleen Cammarata
Located in Miami, FL
of its former power can still be felt.
Oil on canvas.
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1950s Abstract Oil Painting, Blue, Pink, Yellow, Black, Vertical Horizontal
By Paul Kauvar Smith
Located in Denver, CO
Abstract painting in blue, pink, yellow, green, and black by Paul Kauvar Smith (1893-1977). Oil on
Category
1950s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 29.5 in W 23.75 in D 2 in
Illumination- large horizontal bright color blue dominant abstract oil painting
Located in New York, NY
Dintino's oil paintings are abstract expressions of words or concepts. His abstract paintings all
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Revolution - warm red color horizontal stripe abstract contemporary oil painting
Located in New York, NY
In this abstract oil painting, Dintino uses warm and quite angry tones to convey 'revolution
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Puzzled by Allison Chambers, Large Oil on Canvas Horizontal Landscape Painting
By Allison Chambers
Located in Atlanta, GA
expert brushstrokes. With her color- and texture-driven paintings that range from medium to large scale
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"NYFW 2022" Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils Abstract Painting, 24"x36" Horizontal
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"NYFW 2022", 2022, 24" x 36". An edgy and unique abstract painting consisting of acrylic, pencils
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Watercolor, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil
Abstract, multicolor horizontal painting on linen
By Ricardo Mazal
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Ricardo Mazal
Ba Zasa White 3, 2023
Oil on linen
43 x 55 inches
RM517
Ricardo Mazal is perhaps
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Between Impermanence and Endurance" - Horizontal abstract painting.
By Kathleen Cammarata
Located in Miami, FL
juxtaposed against the solidity of the ground interwoven with the air of the sky.
Oil on canvas.
Note: The
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Edno Elahpecib - Horizontal Yellow Street Art Painting
By Lionel Pratt
Located in New York, NY
paintings resemble elementary school blackboards, city walls with expansive block of colors and childish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Magazine Paper, Tea
Red Fiesta, Bright Orange, Red Still Life, Grapes, Lemons, Blue and White Vase
By Melanie Parke
Located in Kent, CT
horizontal oil painting on canvas. The colorful arrangement is complemented by the vibrant red orange
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 36 in W 48 in D 1.25 in
"Directional Fields" - Horizontal painting of an abstract landscape.
By Kathleen Cammarata
Located in Miami, FL
landscape.
Oil on canvas.
Note: The painting shown on the wall may not be proportional to the room size.
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Moonglow" - Horizontal abstract painting in warm autumn colors.
By Kathleen Cammarata
Located in Miami, FL
About "Moonglow":
The center emits white light from a distant moon through a tangle of growth.
Oil
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Horizontal
Located in Missouri, MO
Ken Anderson (20th century) was active/lived in United States. Ken Anderson is known for Abstract hanging sculpture.
*See included images and video
Category
1980s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Mixed Media, Oil, Handmade Paper
Erotic Scale - Horizontal Yellow Street Art Contemporary Painting
By Lionel Pratt
Located in New York, NY
media paintings resemble elementary school blackboards, city walls with expansive block of colors and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Time Transfixed - Horizontal Abstract Green Landscape Painting on Canvas
By Andrei Petrov
Located in New York, NY
Andrei Petrov's Time Transfixed is a 24 x 48 inch abstract landscape oil painting on canvas.
It is
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Horizontal Abstract #4
By Leslie Luverne Anderson
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold abstract expressionist painting by Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson (American, 1928-2009). Oil on
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Oil Painting 5, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Many layers of oil were applied in horizontal streaks over a few months. In the process video the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Frontier" - Horizontal abstract painting in sienna, ochre and black colors.
By Kathleen Cammarata
Located in Miami, FL
universe.
Oil on Canvas.
Note: The painting shown on the wall may not be proportional to the room size.
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract, textured, white and crimson red horizontal painting on linen
By Ricardo Mazal
Located in NEW YORK, NY
oil paintings in which he explores spiritual themes.
He is perhaps best known for his near decade
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Invocations" - Horizontal abstract painting in neutral and warm autumn colors.
By Kathleen Cammarata
Located in Miami, FL
thereby creating change.
Oil on canvas.
Note: The painting shown on the wall may not be proportional to
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract, textured, bright green and white horizontal painting on linen
By Ricardo Mazal
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Ricardo Mazal
Ba Zasa Green 2, 2023
Oil on linen
37 x 50 inches
RM509
Ricardo Mazal is perhaps
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Omen" - Horizontal abstract painting in neutral and warm autumn colors.
By Kathleen Cammarata
Located in Miami, FL
About "Omen":
An abundance of activity and small red hotspots are predicting change.
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Tempest" - Horizontal abstract painting in black, gray and autumn colors.
By Kathleen Cammarata
Located in Miami, FL
About "Tempest":
The wind of change is always in the air, moving and rearranging nature.
Oil on
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Ballet of Chance" - Horizontal abstract painting with undefined forms morphing.
By Kathleen Cammarata
Located in Miami, FL
.
Oil on canvas.
Note: The painting shown on the wall may not be proportional to the room size.
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Pathos" - Horizontal abstract painting with organic shapes in warm colors.
By Kathleen Cammarata
Located in Miami, FL
compassion.
Oil on canvas.
Note: The painting shown on the wall may not be proportional to the room size.
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Hemisphere 2" - Horizontal abstract painting in neutral and warm colors.
By Kathleen Cammarata
Located in Miami, FL
About "Hemisphere 2":
Amongst the activity, roots converge and a flower bud is born.
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Tethered but Drifting"- Horizontal abstract painting in neutral & autumn colors
By Kathleen Cammarata
Located in Miami, FL
evolve.
Oil on canvas.
Note: The painting shown on the wall may not be proportional to the room size.
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Sisters of Astral Lights" - Horizontal planet painting in autumn colors.
By Kathleen Cammarata
Located in Miami, FL
sharing light and space.
Oil on canvas.
Note: The painting shown on the wall may not be proportional to
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Untethered" - Horizontal abstract painting in sienna, ochre and black colors.
By Kathleen Cammarata
Located in Miami, FL
freedom.
Oil on canvas.
Note: The painting shown on the wall may not be proportional to the room size.
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Surface Dwellers" - Horizontal planet painting in red and sienna colors.
By Kathleen Cammarata
Located in Miami, FL
and cities, dividing land into parcels of "us" verses "them".
Oil on canvas.
Note: The painting
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Traveling Premonition" - Horizontal planet painting in dark and autumn colors.
By Kathleen Cammarata
Located in Miami, FL
send photographs and measurements of space beyond the atmosphere.
Oil on canvas.
Note: The painting
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Deborah Bigeleisen - Untitled No. 30, diptych (horizontal view), Painting 2012
By Deborah Bigeleisen
Located in Greenwich, CT
Collection: Multiple Perspectives
Artist Statement
Having started my career by painting Rembrandt
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
"Last Continent of Time" - Horizontal abstract painting in warm autumn colors.
By Kathleen Cammarata
Located in Miami, FL
past to impact the future.
Oil on canvas.
Note: The painting shown on the wall may not be
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Awakened, Oil Painting
By Jenn Williamson
Located in San Francisco, CA
, seascape, realism, oil painting, blueAwakenedJenn WilliamsonOil painting on stretched
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"No Secrets Just Discoveries" - Horizontal abstract painting in red oxide color.
By Kathleen Cammarata
Located in Miami, FL
discovered.
Oil on canvas.
Note: The painting shown on the wall may not be proportional to the room size.
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Crossing Over"- Horizontal abstract painting in black and slightly warm colors.
By Kathleen Cammarata
Located in Miami, FL
creates light.
Oil on Canvas.
Note: The painting shown on the wall may not be proportional to the room
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Steamboat, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Trixie Pitts
Located in Yardley, PA
"Steamboat" is a bold abstract expressionist oil and acrylic painting on canvas by popular Zatista
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Mannequins, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Hiroshi Sato's (US based) "Mannequins" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts two white
Category
2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Past is Always Changing, Purple, Violet, Lilac, Blue, Teal, Fuchsia Pink
By Yolanda Sanchez
Located in Kent, CT
, punctuated with yellow ochre and dark navy. This large, horizontal oil painting dramatically demonstrates
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
CELESTIAL, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Michele Morata
Located in Yardley, PA
vertically or horizontally or flipped for different effects. :: Painting :: Metaphysical :: This piece comes
Category
2010s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Oil
Point FR - Horizontal beige pastel color street art post graffiti painting
By Lionel Pratt
Located in New York, NY
media paintings resemble elementary school blackboards, city walls with expansive block of colors and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Family Circus, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Trixie Pitts
Located in Yardley, PA
"Family Circus" is a new dynamic abstract expressionist oil painting on canvas by Trixie Pitts. The
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Silent Witness, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Trixie Pitts
Located in Yardley, PA
"Silent Witness" is a dynamic abstract expressionist oil painting on canvas by Trixie Pitts. The
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
PORTAL V, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Michele Morata
Located in Yardley, PA
Walls, Or Horizontal Or Vertical Xxl Wall Effect (portal V And Vi). :: Painting :: Modern :: This Piece
Category
2010s Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil
Reserve, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
, representational, oil painting, greenReserveShyun SongOil painting on stretched canvasReady
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Horizontal Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of horizontal oil paintings available on 1stDibs. Today, if you’re looking for Street Art editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes Abstract. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a horizontal oil paintings that pops against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of gray, brown, beige, blue and more. Stephen Cimini, Patrick Dintino, Josette Urso, Leslie Luverne Anderson and Deborah Bigeleisen took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large iterations of these items, so small horizontal oil paintings measuring 9 inches across are available.
How Much are Horizontal Oil Paintings?
Horizontal oil paintings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $5,200, while the lowest priced sells for $550 and the highest can go for as much as $40,000.
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, landscape and still-life 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 popular artists and more today.
Questions About Horizontal Oil Paintings
- 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.
- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 1stDibs 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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 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. - 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 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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Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.
- Did Cy Twombly use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Cy Twombly did use oil paint, although his method was quite unique. He would run his fingers in the paint to create channels, and would then use oil paint in ‘globs’. House paint overtop would then merge the paints into a completed piece. Shop a selection of Cy Twombly’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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