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Blind Man's Bluff - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, People Portrait
By Tomasz Bielak
Located in Salzburg, AT
Tomasz Bielak born in Lublin in 1967. He graduated of The Academy of Fine Arts, Painting and
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
Bus People, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, primitive, oil painting, beigeBus PeopleConnie MillhollandOil painting on stretched
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
People Watching, Painting, Oil on Paper
By Debbie Pacheco
Located in Yardley, PA
in oil on paper, painted with blurred brushstrokes to emphasize the passing moment. :: Painting
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Penelope's People, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Amy Bernays
Located in Yardley, PA
This is a small gray and pink painting. The bucolic subject of a little boy with his pig and father
Category
2010s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Oil
Parade People, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil on canvas. A family enjoying a Vermont Dairy Festival together in the bright fall sunshine
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Secret people, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
Secret people, you need to know how to read between the lines... :: Painting :: Abstract
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
MINI people, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Igor Shulman
Located in Yardley, PA
yourself. No cheating). And now actually about the painting. You know for example that in the world there
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Paintings
Materials
Oil
People and horses, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
People and horses they are together in the same race. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
My blue people, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
My blue people, around the world, same kind... :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
everyday people, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
everyday people, nothing special about them but they make the world goes right. a quick sketch for
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Figurative Painting of People Walking
By William Baxter Palmer Closson
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
at the Paris Salon. He switched in the middle of his career from engraving to painting and has become
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
People on boat, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Eva Hoffmann
Located in Yardley, PA
Silence, water, people :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Oil Painting Titled: The People’s Princess
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Words in painting: I think the biggest disease the world suffers from in this day and age is the
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century English Coaching Scene Oil Painting Horse Carriages outside Tavern
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
the reverse).
oil painting on board, unframed
board: 13 x 10.75 inches
provenance: private collection
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Daylight Walk - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures
By Julia Whitehead
Located in London, GB
The study of human crowds and moving figures is the main focus of Julia’s paintings. Using a
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 13.78 in W 17.72 in D 1.97 in
Daylight Tribe - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures
By Julia Whitehead
Located in London, GB
The study of human crowds and moving figures is the main focus of Julia’s paintings. Using a
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21.46 in W 29.14 in D 1.97 in
City Crossing - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures
By Julia Whitehead
Located in London, GB
The study of human crowds and moving figures is the main focus of Julia’s paintings. Using a
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 24.02 in W 24.02 in D 1.97 in
London Parade - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures
By Julia Whitehead
Located in London, GB
The study of human crowds and moving figures is the main focus of Julia’s paintings. Using a
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 47.25 in W 47.25 in D 1.97 in
High Street - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures
By Julia Whitehead
Located in London, GB
The study of human crowds and moving figures is the main focus of Julia’s paintings. Using a
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 47.25 in W 47.25 in D 1.97 in
People in period clothing oil on canvas painting
By Joan Camo Sentis
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
.
Frameless.
Joan Camo Sentis (1920 - 2001)
Catalan painter specialized in oil painting on canvas.
It
Category
1970s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
No Reserve
H 18.12 in W 14.97 in
people of ibiza Spain oil on canvas painting
By Ignacio Gil Sala
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ignacio Gil Sala (1913-2003) - Characters from Ibiza - Oil on canvas
Oil measures 60x73 cm
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Other People, Figurative, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Oleg Kateryniuk
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Medium: Oil
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
No Reserve
H 43.5 in W 53 in D 1 in
Citizens in Colour - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures
By Julia Whitehead
Located in London, GB
The study of human crowds and moving figures is the main focus of Julia’s paintings. Using a
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Julia WhiteheadCitizens in Colour - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures , 2024
H 13.78 in W 17.72 in D 1.97 in
City Mini Break - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures
By Julia Whitehead
Located in London, GB
The study of human crowds and moving figures is the main focus of Julia’s paintings. Using a
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 59.06 in D 1.97 in
Nine to Five - Crowds City Oil Painting Street Cityscapes People Figures
By Julia Whitehead
Located in London, GB
The study of human crowds and moving figures is the main focus of Julia’s paintings. Using a
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 47.25 in W 59.06 in D 1.97 in
Beach - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Realism, Beach View, People
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 59.06 in D 0.79 in
People in the Woods, Oil Painting by Ben Benn
By Ben Benn
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Ben Benn, Russian/American (1884 - 1983)
Title: People in the Woods
Year: 1917
Medium: Oil
Category
1910s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Crowd - People Portrait, Contemporary Expressive Figurative Oil Painting, XL
By Bartosz Kolata
Located in Salzburg, AT
Large Format Oil painting
Bartosz Kolata was born in Torun, Poland in 1979. In 2006 he graduated
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 59.06 in W 70.87 in D 1.19 in
Oil Painting on Board of People, Animals and Birds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Modernist oil painting on board depicting an unexpected gathering of personalities all with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
we are one - Oil painting with magical animals and people
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
We are all one (recurring thought of a fugitive soul) animal figurative magic. Painting 24" x 19
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 24.41 in W 19.69 in D 0.4 in
Cradle of the First People, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Irina Pushkareva
Located in Yardley, PA
This is an original, one-of-a-kind painting on 0.9 (2.4 cm) thick wood panel done in oil. My
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 24 in W 18 in D 0.8 in
David Hostetler Oil Painting Colorful Group Figurative People Anasazi Indian
By David Hostetler
Located in Nantucket, MA
is an oil painting on Masonite. The frame is black wood- a shadow box concept. The colors are vivid
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Spanish people on the beach Spain oil on board painting
By Gabriel Casarrubios
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gabriel Casarrubios Martín (1953) - Beach´s day - Oil on panel
Oil size 19x33 cm.
Frameless
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Dialogue VI - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Beach View, People, Women
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Julita MalinowskaDialogue VI - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Beach View, People, Women, 2022
H 39.38 in W 59.06 in D 0.79 in
people from ibiza Spain oil on canvas painting spanish seascape
By Ignacio Gil Sala
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ignacio Gil Sala (1913-2003) - Characters from Ibiza - Oil on canvas
Oil measures 38x46 cm
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spanish people on the beach Spain oil on board painting
By Gabriel Casarrubios
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gabriel Casarrubios Martín (1953) - Beach´s day - Oil on panel
Oil size 22x27 cm.
Frameless
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
No Reserve
H 8.67 in W 10.63 in
Night City Park - Original City People with Umbrella Oil Painting
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into a fuller range of background tones and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
people from ibiza Spain oil on canvas painting spanish urbanscape
By Ignacio Gil Sala
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ignacio Gil Sala (1913-2003) - Characters from Ibiza - Oil on canvas
Oil measures 50x61 cm
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
''Falaises'' Contemporary Oil Painting of People on a French Beach
By Ewa Rzeznik
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Polish artist Ewa Rzeznik reflects reality in her colorful paintings: Fishermen along the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 28.75 in W 36.23 in D 1.19 in
Dialogue V - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Beach View, People, Nude
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 59.06 in D 0.79 in
Spanish people from Ibiza, Balearian Islands oil on canvas painting
By Ignacio Gil Sala
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
who knew how to capture his eyes to that world with his painting. After starting his artistic training
Category
1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"People on the Move 1" turquoise, oil painting on canvas, 2019
By RU8ICON1
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"People on the Move 1" by RU8ICON1 is a monochromatic oil painting on canvas, from 2019. It
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 12 in W 32 in D 1.5 in
"People on the Move 6" turquoise, oil painting on canvas, 2019
By RU8ICON1
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"People on the Move 6" by RU8ICON1 is a monochromatic oil painting on canvas, from 2019. It
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 11 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
"People on the Move 2" turquoise, oil painting on canvas, 2019
By RU8ICON1
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"People on the Move 2" by RU8ICON1 is a monochromatic oil painting on canvas, from 2019. It
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 20 in W 34 in D 1.5 in
Original Vintage Oil Painting on board, Family, People, Portrait, signed, framed
Located in Framingham, MA
Up for sale is an original oil painting on board depicting a family portrait. Very textured
Category
20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 15.5 in W 24.5 in D 2 in
"Texting Sylvio" abstract oil painting of people standing in turquoise water
By Elizabeth Lennie
Located in Edgartown, MA
northern Ontario and the aqua waters of the Caribbean. I work with oil paint on canvas, layering thin
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Susanna ei Vecchoni Old People Oil Painting Rome Contemporary In Stock
By Giovanni Tommasi Ferroni
Located in Utrecht, NL
Susanna ei Vecchoni Old People Oil Painting Rome Contemporary In Stock
Giovanni Tommasi Ferroni
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
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H 15.75 in W 11.82 in
"Listening (Paper)" Figurative abstract oil painting of people in the ocean
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
swimmer's form”. Carol graduated from the Art Center College of Design in painting. For some 20 years she
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Handmade Paper
Oil Painting about People on an subway train route
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
This is a unique and beautiful oil painting on canvas, perfect for decorating any Home, Hotel or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
Morphosis II underwater painting , blue painting , sea painting, people painting
By Bill Bate
Located in Deddington, GB
'Morphosis II' has been painted by the artist, Bill Bate, using oil paint on canvas.
This
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 48.04 in W 36.23 in D 0.99 in
Nature's Web of Dependency - Large Scale Oil Painting with Animals and People
By Bruno Surdo
Located in Chicago, IL
Surdo explores this theory in this large scale painting entitled simply "Nature's Web of Dependency
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
''Marée Basse'' Contemporary Oil Painting of People on a French Beach, Dog
By Ewa Rzeznik
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Polish artist Ewa Rzeznik reflects reality in her colorful paintings: Fishermen along the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 28.75 in W 36.23 in D 1.19 in
Oil Painting on Board of People, Animals and Birds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Modernist oil painting on board depicting an unexpected gathering of personalities all with a
Category
20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Vintage French Oil Painting Of Two People Fishing In Grey Summer Day Lake
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Leon Hatot (French 1883-1953)
Title: Impressionist oil painting
Medium: oil
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Studio per la Regina Oil Painting on Canvas Horse People Nude In Stock
By Giovanni Tommasi Ferroni
Located in Utrecht, NL
Studio per la Regina Oil Painting on Canvas Horse People Nude In Stock
Giovanni Tommasi Ferroni
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 27.56 in W 39.38 in
"Day Glow Light" panoramic oil painting of people on a beach with blue sky
By Larry Horowitz
Located in Edgartown, MA
“People sometimes ask me how I start a painting. Starting a painting is easy. I just put down two
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"The Turquoise Sea 2" abstract oil painting of people in green and blue water
By Elizabeth Lennie
Located in Edgartown, MA
northern Ontario and the aqua waters of the Caribbean. I work with oil paint on canvas, layering thin
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Four Shadows, Original painting, Figurative art, lady, People
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
learnt to paint using classic oil painting techniques, and was drawn to the figure from early life
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
Three people, '70s - oil paint, 63x70 cm. framed
Located in Nice, FR
Jeon leon jansen is an armenian painter born in 1920. beautiful oil on canvas.
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Porch People" - Figurative Composition in Oil on Linen
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold composition of two people on a porch by Majel McHugh Logan (American, 1916-1982). Two people
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
H 14.75 in W 16.75 in D 1.5 in
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Find a variety of oil paintings people available on 1stDibs. Finding the perfect Contemporary, Abstract or Photorealist examples of these works for your space is difficult — today, we have a vast range of variations and more on offer. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the oil paintings people on 1stDibs that include elements of gray, brown, black, blue and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Julia Whitehead, Renjie Gao, Elizabeth Lennie, JMS Mani and A.J. Fries are often thought to be among the most beautiful. 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.
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Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — oil paintings people in our inventory begin at $250 and can go as high as $180,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,389.
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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?
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 Oil Paintings People
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, American artist John Sloan painted and etched many depictions of ordinary life, particularly in New York. He is considered a major figure in the so-called “Ashcan School” of art, although Sloan himself disliked the term. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly-vetted John Sloan pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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.
David Brooker Fine ArtFebruary 23, 2021That depends on the size of the piece, the condition of the painting, and to some degree the value. also where you live.
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