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"Untitled" Contemporary Abstract Red & Blue Oil On Canvas By Nan
By Nan Van Ryzin
Located in Carmel, CA
is truly a masterclass
Nan's work features thick and lush oil paints which are leaping and flowing
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 24 in W 20 in D 0.75 in
'Purple Storm' Large Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media Painting by Nan
By Nan Van Ryzin
Located in Carmel, CA
is truly a masterclass
Nan's work features thick and lush oil paints which are leaping and flowing
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
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H 68 in W 57 in D 2 in
"Ocean" Abstract Contemporary Blue Oil on Canvas by Nan Van Ryzin
By Nan Van Ryzin
Located in Carmel, CA
"Ocean" by Nan Van Ryzin is a 24" x 20" oil on canvas that delves into the depths of abstract
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
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H 24 in W 20 in D 0.75 in
"Creation" Warm Red Large Contemporary Abstract Painting Mixed Media by Nan
By Nan Van Ryzin
Located in Carmel, CA
is truly a masterclass
Nan's work features thick and lush oil paints which are leaping and flowing
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
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'Brahms' Large Abstract Painting Mixed Media Contemporary Art by Nan Van Ryzin
By Nan Van Ryzin
Located in Carmel, CA
is truly a masterclass
Nan's work features thick and lush oil paints which are leaping and flowing
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
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H 76 in W 47 in D 2 in
"Inferno" Large Contemporary Abstract Oil On Canvas by Nan Van Ryzin - Red/Black
By Nan Van Ryzin
Located in Carmel, CA
is truly a masterclass
Nan's work features thick and lush oil paints which are leaping and flowing
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
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H 76 in W 58 in D 2 in
"Sunset Lighting" Contemporary Abstract Expressionist by Nan Van Ryzin
By Nan Van Ryzin
Located in Carmel, CA
"Nan's works first astound you by their size and lushness of color and then grab you for their
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
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H 48 in W 60 in D 1.5 in
"Entwined" Mixed Media Contemporary Abstract On Canvas By Nan
By Nan Van Ryzin
Located in Carmel, CA
intent or detail is truly a masterclass
Nan's work features thick and lush oil paints that are leaping
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
H 30 in W 40 in D 0.75 in
"Koi" Large Pink and Blue Abstract by Nan Van Ryzin
By Nan Van Ryzin
Located in Carmel, CA
is truly a masterclass
Nan's work features thick and lush oil paints which are leaping and flowing
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
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H 56 in W 76 in D 2 in
'Planet Earth' Contemporary Abstract Large Mixed Media 60x48" By Nan
By Nan Van Ryzin
Located in Carmel, CA
"Nan's works first astound you by their size and lushness of color and then grab you for their
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
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H 48 in W 60 in D 2 in
'Passion' Large Contemporary Yellow And Red Abstract Mixed Media by Nan
By Nan Van Ryzin
Located in Carmel, CA
is truly a masterclass
Nan's work features thick and lush oil paints which are leaping and flowing
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
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H 103 in W 81 in D 1.5 in
"Fire and Ice" Red and Blue Abstract by Nan Van Ryzin
By Nan Van Ryzin
Located in Carmel, CA
is truly a masterclass
Nan's work features thick and lush oil paints which are leaping and flowing
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
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H 70 in W 19 in D 2 in
'Untitled' Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media On Canvas 24"x30" by Nan
By Nan Van Ryzin
Located in Carmel, CA
is truly a masterclass
Nan's work features thick and lush oil paints which are leaping and flowing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
H 24 in W 30 in D 0.75 in
"Summer on Lake Tabasco", abstract, oil painting
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
Nan Hass Feldman's "Summer on Lake Tabasco" is an abstract oil painting. This abstract was inspired
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Love' Large Contemporary Colorful Red Blue & Yellow Abstract By Nan Van Ryzin
By Nan Van Ryzin
Located in Carmel, CA
is truly a masterclass
Nan's work features thick and lush oil paints which are leaping and flowing
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
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H 104 in W 81 in D 2 in
"Lava" Large Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media Yellow & Red by Nan Van Ryzin
By Nan Van Ryzin
Located in Carmel, CA
"Nan's works first astound you by their size and lushness of color and then grab you for their
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Spring' Large Contemporary Mixed Media Abstract Blue & Orange 58”x59” By Nan
By Nan Van Ryzin
Located in Carmel, CA
"Nan's works first astound you by their size and lushness of color and then grab you for their
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
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H 59 in W 58 in D 2 in
'UNTITLED' Very Large Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media 116" x 78" by Nan
By Nan Van Ryzin
Located in Carmel, CA
"Nan's works first astound you by their size and lushness of color and then grab you for their
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
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H 78 in W 116 in D 1.5 in
"Ethereal Aura" - Celestial Abstract Multi-Colored Mixed Media by Nan Van Ryzin
By Nan Van Ryzin
Located in Carmel, CA
long after the gaze shifts away.
Nan's work features thick and lush oil paints which are leaping and
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
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H 40 in W 30 in D 2 in
"Radiant Aura" - Celestial Abstract Multi-Colored Mixed Media by Nan Van Ryzin
By Nan Van Ryzin
Located in Carmel, CA
resplendent embrace.
Nan's work features thick and lush oil paints that are leaping and flowing on the canvas
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
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H 36 in W 48 in D 0.75 in
"Emerald Whispers" 21st Century Mixed Media Abstract Expressionist By Nan
By Nan Van Ryzin
Located in Carmel, CA
Nan Van Ryzin's contemporary abstract, titled "Emerald Whispers," is a mesmerizing dance of color
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
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H 48 in W 36 in D 0.75 in
"Celestial Aura" - Abstract Multi-Colored Mixed Media by Nan Van Ryzin, 36"x48"
By Nan Van Ryzin
Located in Carmel, CA
captivating dynamism of the cosmos.
Nan's work features thick and lush oil paints that are leaping and
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
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"Fiery Glacier", abstract, reds, purples, oranges, blues, oil painting
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
Nan Hass Feldman's "Fiery Glacier" is an abstract oil painting. This abstract was inspired by
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 30 in W 20 in D 1.5 in
"Diving and Falling", abstract, purple, red, green, oil painting
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
Nan Hass Feldman's "Diving and Falling" is an abstract oil painting. This abstract was inspired by
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 30 in W 20 in D 1.5 in
"Brain Seaweed", abstract, purple, blue, pink, magenta, oil painting
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
Nan Hass Feldman's "Brain Seaweed" is an abstract oil painting. This abstract was inspired by
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 30 in W 20 in D 1.5 in
"Burning Sky", contemporary, landscape, Glacier Bay, Alaska, blues, oil painting
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
Nan Hass Feldman's "Burning Sky" is a 20 x 30 x 1.5 inch oil painting on canvas. It was created
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Culture Garden", landscape, bold, pinks, reds, blues, oil painting
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
Nan Hass Feldman's "Culture Garden" is a 24 x 30 x 2 inch oil painting on canvas. The title refers
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"So Many Ideas", abstract, reds, greens, blues, yellows, oil painting
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
Nan Hass Feldman's "So Many Ideas" is an abstract oil painting. This abstract was inspired by
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 20 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
"Treasures of the Floating World", contemporary, fish, fans, oil painting
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
Nan Hass Feldman's “Treasures of the Floating World" is a 28 x 22 x 1.5 inch oil painting on panel
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
H 28 in W 22 in D 1.5 in
"The Village Lamps", interiors, leopard, yellows, greens, blues, oil painting
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
Nan Hass Feldman's “The Village Lamps" is a 20 x 20 x 2 inch oil painting on panel that is from The
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"There's Water in Every Flower", abstract, reds, blues, yellows, oil painting
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
Nan Hass Feldman's "There's Water in Every Flower" is an abstract oil painting. This abstract
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Friends in the Floating World", birds, Japan, flowers, blue, oil painting
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
Nan Hass Feldman's “Friends in the Floating World" is a 28 x 22 x 1.5 inch oil painting on panel in
Category
2010s Fauvist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
H 28 in W 22 in D 1.5 in
"Flora Searches for her Young", landscape, gardens, blues, greens, oil painting
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
Nan Hass Feldman's oil painting "Flora Searches For Her Young" is a wonderful reinterpretation of
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Oliver Sings to the Trees", landscape, gardens, blues, golds, oil painting
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
bright blues, golds, and orange colors dotted throughout the pond and gardens in this oil painting on
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Ships Passing", landscape, city, Chile, boats, blue, red, green, oil painting
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
"Ships Passing" is a very colorful, upbeat 24 x 24 inch landscape oil painting inspired by visiting
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Vanessa and Otis on the River Bank", expressionist, fauvist, oil painting
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
Nan Hass Feldman's "Vanessa and Otis on the River Bank" is a 24 x 30 x 2 inch oil painting on
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"The Menagerie at the Shrine", landscape, birds, blues, pinks, oil painting
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
Nan Hass Feldman's "The Menagerie at the Shrine" is a 24 x 18 x 1.5 inch oil painting on cradled
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Princess Akane Prepares to Ford the Sacred Stream", oil painting, Japan
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
Nan Hass Feldman's "Princess Akane Prepares to Ford the Sacred Stream" is a 28 x 22 x 1.5 inch oil
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
H 28 in W 22 in D 1.5 in
"Picnic in Valparaiso", landscape, city, Chile, boats, blue, red, oil painting
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
"Picnic in Valparaiso" is a very colorful, upbeat landscape painting, 24 x 24 x 2, done from the
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
"A Bridge to the Sky", landscape, botanical, bird, jungle, nature, oil painting
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
this joyous 24 x 20 inch oil painting which represents freedom, nature and fantasy!
Nan Hass Feldman
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Two of Us in Australia", expressionist, fauvist, bold, reds, oil painting
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
Nan Hass Feldman's "The Two of Us in Australia" is a 24 x 24 x 2 inch oil painting on canvas that
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Loch nan Arr by Jonathan Shearer - Landscape oil painting, mountains, blue sky
By Jonathan Shearer
Located in Paris, FR
Loch nan Arr is a unique oil on board painting by contemporary artist Jonathan Shearer, dimensions
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Jonathan ShearerLoch nan Arr by Jonathan Shearer - Landscape oil painting, mountains, blue sky, 2023
H 16.15 in W 20.08 in D 1.38 in
"You Never Know Where the Buddha Will Appear", Japanese, blues, oil painting
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
Nan Hass Feldman's "You Never Know Where the Buddha Will Appear" is a 20 x 16 inch oil painting on
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"The Lady in the Distance", abstract, fish, flowers, lily pond, oil painting
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
"The Lady in the Distance" by Nan Hass Feldman is an abstracted scene of a lady far off and small
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"What My Kimonos Do While I Am Asleep", Japanese, blues, pinks, oil painting
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
Nan Hass Feldman's "What My Kimonos Do While I Am Asleep" is a 20 x 16 inch oil painting on cradled
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Stars Above the Garden", expressionist, blues, greens, yellows, oil painting
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
Nan Hass Feldman’s “Stars Above the Garden” is a 12 x 12 inch pigment stick oil painting on cradled
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Budding", abstract, landscape, red, blues, purples, pigment stick, oil painting
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
Nan Hass Feldman’s “Budding”, 2013, 12 x 12 inches, pigment stick oil painting on cradled panel is
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Lily Pond in the Mountains", landscape, fish, blues, greens, reds, oil painting
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
Nan Hass Feldman’s “Lily Pond in the Mountains” is a large vertical 40 x 30 inch landscape oil
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Into the Pond 1", contemporary, water, flowers, fish, reds, blues, oil painting
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
Nan Hass Feldman’s “Into the Pond #1” is a colorful highly textured oil painting on canvas of a
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Little Fish in a Big Pond", abstract, pinks, golds, pigment stick, oil painting
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
Nan Hass Feldman’s “Little Fish in a Big Pond” is a 12 x 12 x 1.5 inch textured, rich oil painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
American Impressionist Oil Landscape Sailing Near Todd’s Point Greenwich, CT
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
This painting is signed lower left. Nan Watson is a female American artist from the early 19th
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
1960s "Ode To The West Wind" Nan Auldin Original Oil Painting, Framed and Signed
Located in Monrovia, CA
This is an original NAN AULDIN oil painting.
This Original Oil Painting Is An ODE TO THE WEST
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 34 in W 25.25 in D 1 in
Nan's Lair (Large Abstract Geometric Painting in Bright Yellow, Blue, & Pink)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
Large, abstract geometric painting in bright yellow, blue, with accents of pale pink
Oil on canvas
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pair of Still Life of Daffodils and Roses , original oil on board, 20th Century
Located in Nutfield, Surrey
follower of Claude Monet, and a love for painting from nature was instilled in Nan who went on to become a
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Light Cerulean 60 X 48
By Lalani Nan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Light Cerulean 60 X 48
Lalani Nan received a B.F.A. in 1984 from the Atlantic College of Art. She
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Yellow Series No 5 28 X 24
By Lalani Nan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Yellow series No 5 28 X 24 oil on Canvas
Lalani Nan received a B.F.A. in 1984 from the Atlantic
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Orchid Lavender 60 X 48
By Lalani Nan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lalani Nan received a B.F.A. in 1984 from the Atlantic College of Art. She was born in Taiwan in
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sunrise Coral 60 X 48
By Lalani Nan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lalani Nan received a B.F.A. in 1984 from the Atlantic College of Art. She was born in Taiwan in
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Yellow Series No.3 28 X 24
By Lalani Nan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Yellow Series No.3 28 X 24
Lalani Nan received a B.F.A. in 1984 from the Atlantic College of Art
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Contemporary art by Fu Ze-Nan - Portrait No.5
By Fu Zenan
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas + frame
Fu Zenan always known as Da Han is a Chinese artist born in 1953 who lives
Category
2010s Abstract Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Pastel, Ink, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Canvas, Oil
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Nan Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of nan oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Contemporary, Abstract and Expressionist styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the nan oil paintings that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, brown, beige and blue. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Nan Hass Feldman, Lalani Nan, Nan Street Fowler, Donise English and Alexandra Tyng are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in oil paint, paint and fabric.
How Much are Nan Oil Paintings?
Prices for pieces in our collection of nan oil paintings start at $375 and top out at $200,000 with the average selling for $4,550.
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 Nan Oil Paintings
- 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. - 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 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.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.
- Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 18, 2021The cost of an original oil painting has a very wide range. For emerging new artist could be in the lower end, ranging from the $500 to $10,000 depending on the size and subject matter, for the mid-career artists who are already established, their prices range in the thousands and hundreds of thousands of dollars and lastly the original oil painting art of very established and popular artists that could have auction records in the millions of dollars. In this category are some of the well known examples of the old master paintings and other contemporary artworks.
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