Question 1

What is a 1940s style dress?

Accepted Answer

The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.

Question 2

What dresses were popular in the 1940s?

Accepted Answer

A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.

Question 3

What did Ladies Wear in the 1940s?

Accepted Answer

In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.

Question 4

What is abstract oil painting?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

How do you maintain oil paintings?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Who is the father of oil painting?

Accepted Answer

Jan 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.

Question 7

When was oil paint invented?

Accepted Answer

Oil 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.

Question 8

How do I identify an oil painting?

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To 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.

Question 9

What makes an oil painting valuable?

Accepted Answer

A 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.

Question 10

What is the difference between a lithograph and an oil painting?

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The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.

Question 11

Does sunlight affect oil paintings?

Accepted Answer

Yes, 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.

Question 12

How can I tell if an oil painting is real?

Accepted Answer

To 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.

Question 13

How do you know if an oil painting is valuable?

Accepted Answer

Because 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.

Question 14

How much are oil paintings worth?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

How much do oil paintings cost?

Accepted Answer

On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.

Question 16

How do I find an artist of oil paintings?

Accepted Answer

The 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.

Question 17

How do I find the artist of an oil painting?

Accepted Answer

To 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.

Question 18

Do oil paintings darken over time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, 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.

Question 19

How can you tell how old an oil painting is?

Accepted Answer

To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.

Question 20

Can you use oil paint on wood?

Accepted Answer

You 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.

1940s Oil Paintings

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

1940's French artistSigned French Impressionist 1940's Oil Painting Boats Figures on Martigues Beach

1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Clarence Holbrook CarterHospitalities Long Past, 1940s Oil Painting of Store Front, 1941

1940s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Morgan Wagner1940s Impressionist Oil Painting – Three Bathing Female Figures, Original Art, circa 1940

1940s Impressionist Nude Paintings

Reclining Nude - Industrial Scene Verso - Scottish 1940's portrait oil painting, Circa 1945

20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

1940's French1940's Vintage French Flower Painting Still Life Roses in Vase, signed

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Oil Painting "Brooklyn" 1940's, 1940's

1940s Interior Paintings

Antique Oil Painting The Blacksmith Shop 1940's, 1940's

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Louise Alix1940's French Impressionist Oil Painting Flower Garden Abundant Colours, 1940's

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Louise Alix1940's French Impressionist Oil Painting Flowers in Cottage Garden, 1940's

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

French School1940's French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Busy Landscape with Bridge, 1940's

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Jean DulacFine 1940's French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Portrait of Artists Model, 1940's

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Regine David1940's French Post-Impressionist Oil Painting Beautiful Bunch of Flowers, 1940's

1960s Landscape Paintings

Antique Impressionistic Landscape Oil Painting with Children Circa 1940's, 1940

1940s Landscape Paintings

Antique Italian Impressionist Coastline Landscape Oil Painting Circa 1940's, 1940

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Louise AlixPink Roses in Green Vase 1940's French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting, 1940's

1940s Landscape Paintings

Antique Impressionist Oil Painting San Martino Hills Naples Italy 1940's, 1940

1940s Animal Paintings

GeyerVintage American Pointer Dog Hunting in Landscape Oil Painting 1940's, 1960s

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Regine David1940's French River Valley Lush Green Colors Signed Oil Painting, 1949

1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

MIGUEL TUSQUELLAS CORBELLA 1940's Winter Snow Landscape Listed Spanish Artist Signed Oil Painting

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Josine Vignon1940's French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Mediterranean Village Street View, 1950s

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Louise Alix1940's French Impressionist Oil Painting Vintage Still Life of Roses Glass Vase, 1940's

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Abstract Paintings

French School1940's French Modernist Figure in Interior Setting, Intriguing Oil Painting

1940s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Original Impressionist School Oil Painting - c. 1940s, Circa 1940s

1940s Realist Portrait Paintings

Portrait of a Lady Arranging Flowers - British 1940's art oil painting, Circa 1940

1940s Landscape Paintings

Antique Austrian Large Landscape Oil Painting Sunset Over the Mountains 1940's

1940s Figurative Paintings

Antique French Oversized Interior Scene Oil Painting The Dapper Frenchman 1940's

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

G. Picard-Aubry1940's French Floral Still Life Pink Red Roses in Brown Vase Oil Painting, 1940''s

1940s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

BERTRAM NICHOLLS PRBAThe Yarn Market, Dunster, Somerset - British 1940's townscape art oil painting, 1940

Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings

GENEVIEVE ZONDERVAN (1922-2013)GENEVIEVE ZONDERVAN (1922-2013) 1940's FRENCH OIL PAINTING - ELDERLY LADY SEWING, c. 1990's

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Regine David1940's French Oil Painting Figures South of France Busy Market Scene

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

French School1940's French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Winding River Lush Green Fields

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Maurice Delavier1940's French Signed Modernist Oil Painting Nude Figure in Room Interior, 1950's

1940s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Vintage 1940’s Circus Acrobat Oil on Canvas Painting. Unique modern style.

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Louise Alix1940's French Impressionist Oil Portrait of Young Blonde Haired Lady, 1940's

1940s Landscape Paintings

Antique oil Amsterdam Leidseplein City Scape 1940's

1940s Realist Portrait Paintings

Arthur Royce BradburyPortrait of a Scottish Girl - Scottish 1940's art oil painting Glengarry Hat, 1949

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Interior Paintings

20th Century French SchoolLarge 1940's French Post-Impressionist Signed Oil - Old Chair with Fruit, 1940's

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Leon Hatot1940's French Oil Painting Sunset View over Old Rooftops Far Reaching Views

Mid-20th Century Cubist Figurative Paintings

French School Huge 1940's Circle of Fernand Leger Figurative Portraits Oil Painting on Canvas, 1947

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

1940's French artist
Signed French Impressionist 1940's Oil Painting Boats Figures on Martigues Beach

Clarence Holbrook Carter
Hospitalities Long Past, 1940s Oil Painting of Store Front, 1941

Morgan Wagner
1940s Impressionist Oil Painting – Three Bathing Female Figures, Original Art, circa 1940

1940's French
1940's Vintage French Flower Painting Still Life Roses in Vase, signed

Louise Alix
1940's French Impressionist Oil Painting Flower Garden Abundant Colours, 1940's

Louise Alix
1940's French Impressionist Oil Painting Flowers in Cottage Garden, 1940's

French School
1940's French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Busy Landscape with Bridge, 1940's

Jean Dulac
Fine 1940's French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Portrait of Artists Model, 1940's

Regine David
1940's French Post-Impressionist Oil Painting Beautiful Bunch of Flowers, 1940's

Louise Alix
Pink Roses in Green Vase 1940's French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting, 1940's

Geyer
Vintage American Pointer Dog Hunting in Landscape Oil Painting 1940's, 1960s

Regine David
1940's French River Valley Lush Green Colors Signed Oil Painting, 1949

MIGUEL TUSQUELLAS CORBELLA
1940's Winter Snow Landscape Listed Spanish Artist Signed Oil Painting

Josine Vignon
1940's French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Mediterranean Village Street View, 1950s

Louise Alix
1940's French Impressionist Oil Painting Vintage Still Life of Roses Glass Vase, 1940's

French School
1940's French Modernist Figure in Interior Setting, Intriguing Oil Painting

G. Picard-Aubry
1940's French Floral Still Life Pink Red Roses in Brown Vase Oil Painting, 1940''s

BERTRAM NICHOLLS PRBA
The Yarn Market, Dunster, Somerset - British 1940's townscape art oil painting, 1940

GENEVIEVE ZONDERVAN (1922-2013)
GENEVIEVE ZONDERVAN (1922-2013) 1940's FRENCH OIL PAINTING - ELDERLY LADY SEWING, c. 1990's

Regine David
1940's French Oil Painting Figures South of France Busy Market Scene

French School
1940's French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Winding River Lush Green Fields

Maurice Delavier
1940's French Signed Modernist Oil Painting Nude Figure in Room Interior, 1950's

Louise Alix
1940's French Impressionist Oil Portrait of Young Blonde Haired Lady, 1940's

Arthur Royce Bradbury
Portrait of a Scottish Girl - Scottish 1940's art oil painting Glengarry Hat, 1949

20th Century French School
Large 1940's French Post-Impressionist Signed Oil - Old Chair with Fruit, 1940's

Leon Hatot
1940's French Oil Painting Sunset View over Old Rooftops Far Reaching Views

French School
Huge 1940's Circle of Fernand Leger Figurative Portraits Oil Painting on Canvas, 1947

French School
Large 1940's French Signed Oil Painting Woman in Apron Knitting in Interior, 1943

French Modernist
1940's French Modernist Signed Oil Painting Portrait of Nude Lady with Hat, 1940

Louise Alix
1940's French Impressionist Oil Elderly Lady Seated by Window in Room, 1940's

Louise Alix
1940's French Oil Pretty Village Lane Cottage with Flowers Impressionist scene, 1940's

Swedish signed
1940s Swedish Signed Oil Painting - Winter Snow River Landscape - Framed, c. 1940's

Dod Procter
The Party Frock - British 1940's art female child portrait oil painting exhib RA, 1949

Lionel Ellis
Portrait of Woman in Red Shawl - Nudes verso - British 1940's art oil painting, Circa 1940

Louise Alix
1940's French Impressionist Oil View over South of France Rooftops Sea View, 1940's

French School
1940s French Moody Grey Green Forest Landscape French Expressionist Oil Painting, 1940's

Irene Fowler
1940s Original Oil Painting of Boulder Canyon - Colorado Mountain Landscape, circa 1940s

Lisa Mangor
Rare New York City Oil Portrait by Modernist Artist Lisa Mangor, ca 1940’s, ca 1940’s

Nadia Benois
Still Life of Flowers in Jug - Post Impressionist 1940's art floral oil painting, 1946

Harold Haydon
A Serene 1940's Vermont Landscape Painting by Harold Haydon, ca. 1940

Regine David
1940's French Impressionist Signed Oil Wheatsheaves in Village Harvest Field, 1945

Lily S. Converse
Vintage Southwest (California?) Impressionist Painting, Lily S. Converse ca 1940, ca 1940

Robert Albert Genicot
Landscape - Oil Painting by Robert Albert Genicot - 1940s, 1940s

A.Zeller
Travel to the Orient Figurative Nautical Scene 1940's, 1940's

Maurice Kish
Paris City Scene, Portrait Oil Painting WPA Era 1940s, 1963

Emanuel Glicenstein Romano
Modernist Oil Painting 1940s, Judaica Hasidic Rabbi in Jerusalem, 1972