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Magic In Nature, Oil Painting
By Mary Pratt
Located in San Francisco, CA
, flowers, reflection, pond, sky, impressionism, nature, oil painting, blueMagic In Nature
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Thunderstorm - Contemporary Expressive Nature Oil Painting
By Bartosz Kolata
Located in Salzburg, AT
The painting is framed. The size without frame 40x50 cm, framed 45x55 cm
Bartosz Kolata was born
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 17.72 in W 21.66 in D 1.19 in
Moroccan Landscape – Atmospheric Nature Oil Painting, Abstraction, Expression
By Agnieszka Zawisza
Located in Salzburg, AT
year 2000.
Oil and Acrylic painting is her most frequently used medium, but the artist also uses
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Agnieszka ZawiszaMoroccan Landscape – Atmospheric Nature Oil Painting, Abstraction, Expression, 2021
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in
"Windows' Foot", contemporary, landscape, floral, nature, oil painting
By Jim Banks
Located in Natick, MA
inch oil painting on Masonite is from his “Footscape” series – what you see when you look down in front
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Masonite
H 36 in W 42 in D 1.75 in
Stopping - Contemporary Abstract Nature Oil Painting, Joyful, Colourful
By Jakub Żeligowski
Located in Salzburg, AT
The interesting three-dimensional effect of the paintings is created when the paint is wet. The
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
MISTLETOE - Contemporary Figurative Nature Oil Painting, Magical Realism
By Aleksandra Bujnowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
The painting is new, on the left side in the upper corner the canvas is slightly wavy, see the last
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 24.02 in D 0.79 in
Childhood - Contemporary Nature Oil Painting, Landscape, Child Portrait
By Aleksandra Batura
Located in Salzburg, AT
degree from the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow. She studied at the Faculty of Painting in Gdansk and
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 51.19 in W 63 in D 0.79 in
"Aquaculture" blue green gold contemporary abstract nature oil painting
Located in Basalt, CO
This 48" x 48" framed oil painting entitled "Aquaculture" has broad shapes of gold leaf that catch
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 48 in W 48 in D 2.5 in
PATH - Walker Portrait, Contemporary Expressive Green Nature Oil Painting
By Bartosz Kolata
Located in Salzburg, AT
The painting is framed. The size without frame 50x40 cm, framed 55x45 cm
Bartosz Kolata was born
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 1.19 in
The Dynamics Of Inaction - Contemporary Nature Oil Painting, Abstraction
By Jakub Żeligowski
Located in Salzburg, AT
The interesting three-dimensional effect of the paintings is created when the paint is wet. The
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.23 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Escape - Large Format Contemporary Nature Oil Painting, Landscape, Mountains
By Aleksandra Batura
Located in Salzburg, AT
degree from the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow. She studied at the Faculty of Painting in Gdansk and
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Ink, Oil
H 59.06 in W 78.75 in D 1.58 in
Agorafolia - Large Format Contemporary Nature Oil Painting, Landscape, Clouds
By Aleksandra Batura
Located in Salzburg, AT
degree from the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow. She studied at the Faculty of Painting in Gdansk and
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Aleksandra BaturaAgorafolia - Large Format Contemporary Nature Oil Painting, Landscape, Clouds, 2020
H 59.06 in W 78.75 in D 1.19 in
The Wind - Contemporary Nature Oil Painting, Abstract Plants And Water
By Aleksandra Batura
Located in Salzburg, AT
Own Technique on canvas: oil and thread
Aleksandra Batura (b. 1982 in Augustów) a Warsaw based
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Thread, Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 1.58 in
Cypresses - Large Format Contemporary Nature Oil Painting, Landscape, Sea Bay
By Aleksandra Batura
Located in Salzburg, AT
degree from the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow. She studied at the Faculty of Painting in Gdansk and
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Crayon, Cotton Canvas, Ink, Oil
Aleksandra BaturaCypresses - Large Format Contemporary Nature Oil Painting, Landscape, Sea Bay, 2020
H 66.93 in W 74.81 in D 1.58 in
Cedar - Contemporary Nature Oil Painting, Landscape, Sea View, Bay View
By Aleksandra Batura
Located in Salzburg, AT
degree from the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow. She studied at the Faculty of Painting in Gdansk and
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Ink, Oil
H 43.31 in W 51.19 in D 1.58 in
Mast Of Iceland - Modern Expressive Nature Oil Painting, Lightness, Clouds, Sky
By Wiktor Jackowski
Located in Salzburg, AT
reaction. These extracts, coherent with either urban fabric or nature, construct a part of our ordinary
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 43.31 in W 59.06 in D 0.79 in
Reeds 8 July 11:56 - Modern Nature Oil Painting, Abstract, Minimalism
By Robert Motelski
Located in Salzburg, AT
Robert Motelski's paintings are exceptional visions of nature, visions of space which surrounds us
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 28.75 in W 51.19 in D 0.79 in
Reed 22 November 09:54 - Modern Nature Oil Painting, Abstract, Minimalism
By Robert Motelski
Located in Salzburg, AT
Robert Motelski's paintings are exceptional visions of nature, visions of space which surrounds us
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 28.75 in W 51.19 in D 1.19 in
Reeds 7 March 09:13 - Modern Nature Oil Painting, Abstract, Minimalism
By Robert Motelski
Located in Salzburg, AT
Robert Motelski's paintings are exceptional visions of nature, visions of space which surrounds us
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
H 17.72 in W 31.89 in D 0.79 in
GOOD MORNING - Walking Bear- Contemporary Animal and Nature Oil Painting, Forest
By Aleksandra Bujnowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Aleksandra Bujnowska is born 1979 in Warsaw. Works in painting and photography. Between 2001and
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
End Of Summer - Large Format Contemporary Nature Oil Painting, Landscape, Sky
By Aleksandra Batura
Located in Salzburg, AT
degree from the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow. She studied at the Faculty of Painting in Gdansk and
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Aleksandra BaturaEnd Of Summer - Large Format Contemporary Nature Oil Painting, Landscape, Sky, 2020
H 78.75 in W 59.06 in D 1.58 in
Mountains. Maybe The Sea, Maybe The Clouds - Contemporary Nature Oil Painting
By Jakub Żeligowski
Located in Salzburg, AT
Jakub Żeligowski Jewelry Designer from 1993 Recognized for art by MKDN in 1995, A painter, sculptor and designer. Member of ZPAP Decorative Art.
Prizes and awards:
1995 Award of Pre...
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 39.38 in W 59.06 in D 0.79 in
The Chestnut And The Moon - Contemporary Figurative Nature Oil Painting, Trees
By Aleksandra Bujnowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Born 1979 in Warsaw. Works in painting and photography. Between 2001and 2006 she studied at the
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
"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
"Unknown Legend" colorful portrait of an enigmatic face in nature, oil painting
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Unknown Legend" is a colorful portrait of an enigmatic face in nature, an oil painting.
Nick
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"It's a Long Road Home", landscape, high chroma, vibrant, nature, oil painting
By Jill Pottle
Located in Natick, MA
Location.” In this 20 x 16 inch oil painting on a primed panel, the paint is rich, loose and vibrant. She
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Nature Eludes, Abstract Oil Painting
By Ronda Waiksnis
Located in San Francisco, CA
, abstract, evocative, nature, oilpaint, woods, abstract, nature, oil painting, beigeNature
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lakefront, Abstract Oil Painting
By Kajal Zaveri
Located in San Francisco, CA
from around the world.Words that describe this painting: nature, abstract, summer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Genial View, Abstract Oil Painting
By Ronda Waiksnis
Located in San Francisco, CA
, field, water, soft, palette knife, abstract, nature, oil painting, greenGenial ViewRonda
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Beyond Today, Abstract Oil Painting
By Jenn Williamson
Located in San Francisco, CA
, abstract, nature, oil painting, greyBeyond TodayJenn WilliamsonOil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Morning Reflection, Abstract Oil Painting
By Kajal Zaveri
Located in San Francisco, CA
, pond, abstract, nature, oil painting, redMorning ReflectionKajal ZaveriOil painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Remez, Abstract Oil Painting
By Morgan Fite
Located in San Francisco, CA
, ethereal, oilpaint, small, abstract, nature, oil painting, greenRemezMorgan FiteOil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Seaglass Sky, Abstract Oil Painting
By Ronda Waiksnis
Located in San Francisco, CA
, panoramic, storm, energetic, gestural, abstract, nature, oil paintingSeaglass SkyRonda
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Olive Press, Abstract Oil Painting
By Morgan Fite
Located in San Francisco, CA
, muted, ethereal, monochrome, atmospheric, dawn, palette knife, oilpaint, abstract, nature, oil painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Orange Glow, Abstract Oil Painting
By Kajal Zaveri
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oil painting, orangeOrange GlowKajal ZaveriOil painting on stretched canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Big Lilies - Landscape Painting - Oil on Canvas By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Fantasy Floral “
Keywords: Landscape Painting, Oil On Canvas, Nature, Oil Paintings
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dyed in Grain, Abstract Oil Painting
By Ronda Waiksnis
Located in San Francisco, CA
, calm, meadow, field, water, riverbank, creek, river, silhouette, abstract, nature, oil painting, green
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Landscape's Reminder, Abstract Oil Painting
By Ronda Waiksnis
Located in San Francisco, CA
, creek, sky, palette knife, reflection, abstract, nature, oil painting, greyLandscape’s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Through Time, Abstract Oil Painting
By Ronda Waiksnis
Located in San Francisco, CA
, palette knife, abstract, nature, oil painting, greyThrough TimeRonda WaiksnisOil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
A River's Guide, Abstract Oil Painting
By Ronda Waiksnis
Located in San Francisco, CA
, nature, river, creek, stream, sky, abstract, abstract, nature, oil painting, greenA River’s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Strength in Red, Abstract Oil Painting
By Sarah Parsons
Located in San Francisco, CA
, flow, vertical, oilpaint, abstract, nature, oil painting, greyStrength in RedSarah
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Clear Day, Abstract Oil Painting
By Kajal Zaveri
Located in San Francisco, CA
, nature, abstract, nature, oil painting, blueA Clear DayKajal ZaveriOil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
It's Nice Outside, Abstract Oil Painting
By Kajal Zaveri
Located in San Francisco, CA
, bushes, hills, summer, season, abstract, abstract, nature, oil painting, greenIt's Nice
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Unwithered, Abstract Oil Painting
By Morgan Fite
Located in San Francisco, CA
, nature, oil painting, greenUnwitheredMorgan FiteOil painting on stretched canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Evening Comes, Abstract Oil Painting
By Ronda Waiksnis
Located in San Francisco, CA
knife, abstract, nature, oil painting, greyEvening ComesRonda WaiksnisOil painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Soft Evening, Abstract Oil Painting
By Ronda Waiksnis
Located in San Francisco, CA
knife, abstract, nature, oil painting, greyA Soft EveningRonda WaiksnisOil painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Free Flowing Path, Abstract Oil Painting
By Ronda Waiksnis
Located in San Francisco, CA
: landscape, abstract, nature, oilpaint, path, trail, sky, abstract, nature, oil paintingFree
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Feeling Calm, Feeling Happy, Abstract Oil Painting
By Kajal Zaveri
Located in San Francisco, CA
, spring, large, oilpaint, cool, abstract, nature, oil painting, blueFeeling Calm, Feeling
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
On Many Evenings, Abstract Oil Painting
By Ronda Waiksnis
Located in San Francisco, CA
, storm, nature, panoramic, oilpaint, paper, abstract, nature, oil painting, greyOn Many
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Consider It Joy, Abstract Oil Painting
By Morgan Fite
Located in San Francisco, CA
, nature, oil painting, greenConsider It JoyMorgan FiteOil painting on stretched canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Nightlight, Abstract Oil Painting
By Heidi Hybl
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oilpaint, nature, abstract, nature, oil painting, blueNightlightHeidi HyblOil painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Winter Song, Abstract Oil Painting
By Valerie Berkely
Located in San Francisco, CA
, forest, season, woods, fog, mist, snow, abstract, nature, oil paintingWinter Song
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Break of Day, Abstract Oil Painting
By George Peebles
Located in San Francisco, CA
, horizon, landscape, nature, oilpaint, cloudscape, abstract, nature, oil painting, blueBreak of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Weather over Spear River, Abstract Oil Painting
By Ronda Waiksnis
Located in San Francisco, CA
, abstract, nature, oil painting, greyWeather over Spear RiverRonda WaiksnisOil painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Grace in These Times, Abstract Oil Painting
By Jenn Williamson
Located in San Francisco, CA
, peaceful, oilpaint, West Coast, nature, clouds, sky, cloudscape, abstract, nature, oil painting, blue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
That Hidden Bridge, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, urban, shadow, Rio, historic, oilpaint, abstract, abstract, nature, oil painting, blueThat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Into the Unknown, Abstract Oil Painting
By Morgan Fite
Located in San Francisco, CA
, ethereal, large, monochrome, atmospheric, dawn, palette knife, oilpaint, abstract, nature, oil painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Winter Melt, Abstract Oil Painting
By Valerie Berkely
Located in San Francisco, CA
, abstract, nature, oil painting, greenWinter MeltValerie BerkelyOil painting on cradled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sunset View, Abstract Oil Painting
By Jenn Williamson
Located in San Francisco, CA
, ethereal, meditative, peaceful, intuitive, clouds, water, land, oasis, tonal, abstract, nature, oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Simple Principles, Abstract Oil Painting
By Heidi Hybl
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oilpaint, hill, evening, nature, abstract, nature, oil painting, greenSimple Principles
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Nature Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact nature oil painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. There are many Contemporary, Abstract and Modern versions of these works for sale. You’re likely to find the perfect nature oil painting among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right nature oil painting for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of black, gray, brown and beige. Finding an appealing nature oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Denis Ribas, Aleksandra Bujnowska, Peter Loftus, Robert Motelski and Diana Tremaine each produced popular versions that are worth a look. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric. A large nature oil painting can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while smaller examples are available — approximately spanning 4 high and 7.09 wide — and may be better suited to a more modest living area.
How Much is a Nature Oil Painting?
The price for a nature oil painting in our collection starts at $243 and tops out at $363,130 with the average selling for $3,784.
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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?
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Questions About Nature Oil Painting
- What is nature painting?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A nature painting is a painting that references natural elements such as mountains, trees, or bodies of water. Nature paintings are sometimes referred to as landscape or scenery paintings.Irena Orlov ArtMarch 1, 2021These paintings are based on elements of nature, without human intervention. The function is to show the beauty of nature, beyond the techniques used. Therefore, they can show both fauna and flora with splendor. They are mostly landscapes, but not exclusively.
- 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.
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