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Antique American Impressionist Ashcan School Nocturnal Cityscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique original nocturnal cityscape oil painting. Oil on board, circa 1920. Signed illegibly
Category
1920s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 22 in W 18 in D 2 in
"Female Nude, " Edith Glackens Dimock, Ashcan School Figurative Painting
By Edith Glackens Dimock
Located in New York, NY
Edith (Glackens) Dimock (1876 - 1955)
Untitled (Female Nude), circa 1915
Oil on canvas
34 1/2 x 28
Category
1910s Ashcan School Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ashcan School Early Antique American Impressionist Woman Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Finely painted antique American school oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Measuring 29 by 38
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 38 in W 29 in D 2 in
Antique Impressionist Female Artist Ashcan School Signed Cityscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique impressionsit oil painting of a cityscape. Oil on canvas, circa 1925. Signed. Displayed
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Ashcan School Brooklyn Heights Promenade Figural Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Petersen (1866 - 1956). Oil on board. Framed. Signed verso.
Category
1910s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 15 in W 19 in D 2 in
Antique Historic Ashcan Panama Canal Diggers Signed Original Rare Oil Painting
By Lee Roland Warthen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique original historical modernist landscape oil painting by Lee Roland Warthen (1893 - 1949
Category
1910s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Exhibited Ashcan School Nocturnal New York City Brooklyn Bridge Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist nocturnal view of the Brooklyn Bridge. Oil on board. Signed verso
Category
1940s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 26 in W 30 in D 2 in
Antique American Ashcan School Modernist Circus Scene Signed PA Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American school modernist circus scene by Ann Taube Goodman (Born 1905). Oil on canvas
Category
1910s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Itzhak Holtz (Judaica Master) Oil Painting Portrait John Sloan Ashcan Artist WPA
By Itshak Holtz
Located in Surfside, FL
Oil Painting Portrait of Ashcan Artist John Sloan. Signed I. Holtz.
The youngest of four children
Category
1940s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American School WPA Modernist Black Figure Ashcan Dock View Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed.
Category
1920s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 36 in W 27 in D 2 in
"Ride Home around the Lake" Impressionistic Oil Painting on Canvas Ashcan School
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
is an oil on canvas painting and is signed lower left.
Art measures 24 x 30 inches
Inspired by
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'The Artist as a Young Man' by Hal Frater - Ashcan School Figurative Painting
By Hal Frater
Located in Carmel, CA
, figurative, oil painting, young man, artist, raw, emotive, blues, reds, identity, self perception, American
Category
1950s Ashcan School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23 in W 17 in D 0.75 in
Portrait of a Slum Boy Ashcan School
By George Benjamin Luks
Located in Miami, FL
Signed upper right
Private Collection
Luks was famous for painting people from impoverished slum
Category
Early 1900s Ashcan School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Rain by the Met" Impressionistic Ashcan School Oil Painting New York City Scene
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
painting goes back in time as the artist captures the style and trend of the early 20th Century with old
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.5 in W 23.5 in D 1 in
Isabel Moncayo Signed Ashcan School "Window Shopping" Framed Modernist Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive ashcan school modernist street scene painting. Oil on canvas. Rare ashcan school
Category
1930s Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Impressionist Ashcan School Junk Collector Cityscape Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist cityscape painting titled "The Junk Collector" by Clarence E. Van Duzer
Category
1920s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 14 in W 20 in D 2 in
C1930 Impressionist Ashcan Original Painting of a Cafe Scene Oil on Canvas
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Impressionist view of a interior cafe with a chef and patrons. Colorful palette with a Ashcan style
Category
Vintage 1930s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Hardwood, Paint
Antique American Modernist Cityscape Ashcan School 59th Street Bridge Painting
By Robert Hallowell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American ashcan school New York City oil painting by Robert Hallowell (1886 - 1939). Oil on
Category
1920s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Modernist Ashcan School Street Scene Nocturnal Signed Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist nocturnal street scene oil painting by Jerome Myers (1867 - 1940). Oil
Category
1890s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Children Playing on The Slide, Ashcan School - Lower East Side
By Jerome Myers
Located in Miami, FL
.
We assigned the date of 1905 for this painting base on the similarity to his well know work. " The
Category
Early 1900s Ashcan School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 18 in W 15 in D 1 in
Antique American Impressionist New York City Ashcan Cityscape Modern Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist seascape signed oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Bread and Jam" George Luks, Ashcan Painting, Portrait of Child
By George Luks
Located in New York, NY
George Luks
Bread and Jam, circa 1920-1925
Oil on canvas
16 x 13 inches
Born in Williamsport
Category
1920s American Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
American Modernist "Chow Line" Ashcan School Rare California Surreal Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
painting verso as well. Nicely framed.
Category
1920s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Ausable River Bathers" Nude men Figurative Ashcan School Oil On Canvas
Located in Carmel, CA
retired from the comics industry and devoted the rest of his life to painting. Krigstein left a powerful
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American School Ashcan New York Cityscape Signed Street Scene Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderfully painted American impressionist street scene oil painting. Framed. Oil on board
Category
1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21 in W 17 in D 2 in
Historically Important American Army Soldiers in Paris Cafe WPA Ashcan Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American oil painting. Oil on canvas. Measuring 18 by 22 inches.
Category
1930s Modern Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 22 in W 18 in D 2 in
Antique American Ashcan School New York City Street Scene Kids Playing Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American school signed New York City street scene oil painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1920
Category
1920s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31 in W 25 in D 2 in
"Untitled" Theresa Bernstein, Expressionist Work by American Ashcan Artist
By Theresa Bernstein
Located in New York, NY
Theresa Bernstein
Untitled, circa 1990
Signed lower right
Oil on canvas
16 x 20 inches
Theresa F
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Hollywood Chase" Impressionist Ashcan School Style Street Scene with Figures
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
diverse body of work since her early career ranging from portraits to abstract paintings of the universe
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 24 in W 30 in D 0.75 in
"Rain in Downtown New York" Impressionist Ashcan School Style Street Scene
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts an impressionistic scene of New York on a rainy day in Downtown Manhattan
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 24 in W 36 in D 0.1 in
"An Actor" George Luks, Ashcan Portrait, Interior Scene of Seated Actor
By George Luks
Located in New York, NY
popularly known as the Ashcan School because of their realistic treatment of urban scenes. His paintings of
Category
Early 20th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Study for Long Beach" WPA American Scene Social Realism Modernism Ashcan
Located in New York, NY
"Study for Long Beach" WPA Mid 20th Century American Scene Social Realism Modernism Ashcan
Daniel
Category
1930s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
WWI American Scene Ashcan Modern 20th Century Historical Realism Industrial WPA
By Gerrit Beneker
Located in New York, NY
, and several written by Gerrit himself.
Beneker painted about 500 oil paintings over his nearly 30
Category
1910s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Modernist Oil Painting the Shop Window NYC 1940s WPA era
By Maurice Becker
Located in Surfside, FL
his brother Sam Becker was a sculptor. He studied with Ash Can (Ashcan) School artist Robert Henri in
Category
Early 20th Century Ashcan School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Concert" Early 20th Century WPA Modernism American City Landscape Scene Ashcan
By Michael Loew
Located in New York, NY
"Concert" Early 20th Century WPA Modernism American City Landscape Scene Ashcan
The size of the
Category
1920s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Old Shoemaker" Ashcan 20th Century Modernism 1924 California WPA Realism Worker
By Otis Oldfield
Located in New York, NY
"Old Shoemaker" Ashcan 20th Century Modernism 1924 California WPA Realism Worker. Signed “Otis
Category
1920s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1908 FEMALE AMERICAN ARTIST Impressionist ASHCAN School Woman at the OPERA
By Alice Mumford Roberts Culin
Located in New York, NY
wearing a vivid pink dress with impressive detailing, holding a fan on her hand. Fantastic RARE Painting
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"3rd Avenue EL" NYC American Scene Ashcan WPA Modern 20th Century Social Realism
By Bernard Gussow
Located in New York, NY
"3rd Avenue EL" NYC American Scene Ashcan WPA Modern 20th Century Social Realism
Bernard Gussow
Category
1930s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
James Vullo Oil on canvas .. W.P.A. /ASHCAN Portrait of a Man 1930's
By James Vullo
Located in Buffalo, NY
James Vullo Oil on canvas .. W.P.A. /ASHCAN Portrait of a Man 1930's ..Powerful image.. retains
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Bathers 1940s Mid 20th Century American Scene Social Realism WPA Modern Ashcan
Located in New York, NY
Bathers 1940s Mid 20th Century American Scene Social Realism WPA Modern Ashcan
Marion Gilmore
Category
1940s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
'Pink Sky' by Hal Frater - Mountain Range at Dusk - Oil Painting on Canvas
By Hal Frater
Located in Carmel, CA
. Dominated by a majestic mountain under a vast, dusky sky, the painting is steeped in warm shades of pink and
Category
1970s Ashcan School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 32 in W 38 in D 0.75 in
'The Bathers' Original Figurative Young Nude Men Ashcan School Movement O/B
Located in Carmel, CA
retired from the comics industry and devoted the rest of his life to painting. Krigstein left a powerful
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 28.25 in W 24.25 in D 1 in
'Tolly No. 3' by B. Krigstein - Figurative Female Nude Model - Ashcan School
Located in Carmel, CA
No description provided
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Summer Day WPA American Scene Social Realism Modern Ashcan Early 20th Century
By Leon Kroll
Located in New York, NY
A Summer Day WPA American Scene Social Realism Modern Ashcan Early 20th Century
Leon Kroll (1884
Category
1930s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Greenwich Village NYC WPA Mid 20th Century American Scene Ashcan Modern Realism
Located in New York, NY
Greenwich Village NYC WPA Mid 20th Century American Scene Ashcan Modern Realism
Alfred Mira (1900
Category
1930s American Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil, Board
Forest Landscape
By George Luks
Located in New York, NY
his modeling techniques.
In this oil landscape painting George Luks expertly balances his signature
Category
20th Century Ashcan School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
“The Maitre d’”
Located in Southampton, NY
new African mahogany frame. Overall measurements are 25.5 by 17.5 inches. Oil paint on original
Category
1910s Ashcan School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Fiberboard
Standing Female Nude
By Arthur Bowen Davies
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Standing Female Nude
Oil on canvas, c. 1910
Signed lower left corner (see photo)
Condition
Category
1910s Ashcan School Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
New York scene done by John Grabach Artist "Trinity Church - Wall Street"
Located in Rockport, MA
art circles of New York City, finding inspiration in the street scenes of Ashcan artists like John
Category
1920s Ashcan School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Under the Hollow
By Alexander Oscar Levy
Located in Buffalo, NY
An important American modern landscape by Ashcan school artist Alexander O. Levy.
This painting
Category
1930s Ashcan School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Clown with Big Pants
By Everett Shinn
Located in New York, NY
motions of a bustling world.
In this oil painting, Shinn excellently showcases his own attention to
Category
20th Century Ashcan School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940s New York Interior -- An Evening Scene of Artist and His Wife
Located in Soquel, CA
interior and figurative oil painting in Ashcan School style by New York artist Caryl Harris (American, b
Category
1940s Ashcan School Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
H 15.5 in W 19.5 in D 0.75 in
Flamenco Dancer, Sevilla, Spain
By Francis Luis Mora
Located in Greenwich, CT
young age.
This Flamenco dancer scene would have been sketched from life by Mora and than put into oil
Category
Early 1900s Ashcan School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"After the Storm"
By John R. Grabach
Located in Lambertville, NJ
.
Considered a leading figure in the Newark School of Painters, his powerful Ashcan style paintings depicting
Category
20th Century Ashcan School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
“Fleet Week”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil on masonite painting of Fleet Week with sailors flirting with young women on the dock
Category
1940s Ashcan School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Masonite
Woman in Red
By Alexander Oscar Levy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Alexander O. Levy was a painter, illustrator,
printmaker and designer who was born in 1881 in Bonn, Germany. He
died in 1946 in Buffalo, New York. At age three, he was brought to
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Category
1920s Ashcan School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Portland Harbor, Maine, " Alexander Bower, Snowy River Scene in Winter
By Alexander Bower
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Bower (1875 - 1952)
Portland Harbor, Maine, 1910
Oil on canvas
27 x 33 inches
Signed and
Category
1910s Ashcan School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
“Kids Going Skating”
By John R. Grabach
Located in Lambertville, NJ
School of Painters, his powerful ashcan style paintings depicting scenes of New York City and Newark are
Category
20th Century Ashcan School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Jazz Club"
By Jane Gibbs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Signed Lower Left
Category
20th Century Ashcan School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"View of the Empire State NYC in Snow" Impressionistic Ashcan School Style
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
sense of nostalgia. This painting goes back in time as the artist captures the style and trend of the
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
H 17 in W 13 in D 1.25 in
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- 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.
- 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).
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Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale 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.
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Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The 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.
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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 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.
- 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.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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