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What is an original painting?
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An original painting is anything thought to be the true work of the artist instead of an imitation or reproduction. Original art can be in any media, as long as it is the first of that piece of art.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
When we refer to "original" it simply means a unique painting made by the artist's own hand. Acrylic, oil, engraving, watercolor, or drawings are authentic techniques that allow the artist to capture his or her distinctive stamp: such as textures, a particular way of brushstroke, colors, lines, among other elements. But besides, the idea must be unique, the result of creativity, which makes the work more valuable and desirable.
Irena Orlov ArtFebruary 25, 2021
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Wyland, Framed Original Painting
By Robert Wyland
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This is an original painting on deckle edge paper by Wyland, hand signed by the artist. This piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Wyland, Framed Original Painting
By Robert Wyland
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This is an original painting on deckle edge paper by Wyland, hand signed by the artist. This piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Waterco...
Materials
Watercolor
Wyland, Framed Original Painting on Canvas
By Robert Wyland
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This is an original painting acrylic on canvas by Wyland. Hand signed by the artist, this piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Concreate Bird, Fiona Smith, Original Painting
By Fiona Smith
Located in Deddington, GB
Concrete Bird, original painting by Fiona Smith, acrylic on board, 30.5 x 25.5 cm.
This painting
Category
2010s Naturalistic Still-life Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Logan (huge original painting)
By Romero Britto
Located in Aventura, FL
Original painting on canvas. Hand signed on front; signed, titled and dated on verso by the artist
Category
Early 2000s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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Wyland, Framed Original Painting (29" x 36")
By Robert Wyland
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This is an original painting on deckle edge paper by Wyland, hand signed by the artist. This piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Acrylic