How do you maintain oil paintings?

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.

What is abstract oil painting?

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How do I identify an oil painting?

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.

Who is the father of oil painting?

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.

When was oil paint invented?

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.

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

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.

What makes an oil painting valuable?

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.

How much do oil paintings cost?

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

Do oil paintings darken over time?

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.

How can I tell if an oil painting is real?

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.

How do you know if an oil painting is valuable?

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.

How much are oil paintings worth?

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How do I find an artist of oil paintings?

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.

How do I find the artist of an oil painting?

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.

Does sunlight affect oil paintings?

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.

Can you use oil paint on wood?

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.

Did Dali use oil paint?

Yes, 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.

How can you tell how old an oil painting is?

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.

Where is the largest oil painting in the world?

The 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.

Is it necessary to varnish oil paintings?

Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.

Dark Oil Painting

Dark Blue Abstract Art

Jose Luis BermudezImmersed in Darkness, Oil Painting, 2023

$3,575

H 40 in W 40 in D 1.5 in

Immersed in Darkness, Oil Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

DarknessJose Luis BermudezOil painting on stretched canvasFinished white edges

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Austin Howlett"Light After Dark" Oil painting, 2022

$3,000

H 10 in W 15 in D 1 in

"Light After Dark" Oil painting

Located in Denver, CO

Austin Howlett's "Light After Dark" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a larger

Category

2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

David Cheifetz"Sun Tea in Darkness" Oil Painting, 2016

$4,800

H 12 in W 12 in

"Sun Tea in Darkness" Oil Painting

By David Cheifetz

Located in Denver, CO

David Cheifetz's "Sun Tea in Darkness" is an oil painting featuring a yellow, ceramic tea pot with

Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Richard SzkutnikDarkness, Painting, Oil on Other, 2020

$380

H 7 in W 12 in D 0.2 in

Darkness, Painting, Oil on Other

By Richard Szkutnik

Located in Yardley, PA

original city at night oil on panel :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with an

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Todd Carpenter"Darkness Rises" Oil painting, 2020

$450Sale Price|25% Off

H 6 in W 8 in

"Darkness Rises" Oil painting

Located in Denver, CO

Todd Carpenter's (US based) "Darkness Rises" is an oil painting that depicts a city in the distance

Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Nikolai KraneisDark Reflections, Painting, Oil on Canvas, 2016

$1,500

H 23.6 in W 23.6 in D 5 in

Dark Reflections, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Nikolai Kraneis

Located in Yardley, PA

a landscape with reeds, water, sky and clouds after sunset :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sam Millington"Dark Nude" Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, 2024

$1,691

H 30 in W 24 in

"Dark Nude" Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting

Located in Brecon, Powys

provoking Millington’s paintings are a joy to hang, enjoy and contemplate. Oil and acrylic on canvas

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Dark Skies, Stylised Impressionist Oil Painting, c.1970

$947

H 19.5 in W 24 in

Dark Skies, Stylised Impressionist Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Dark Skies, Stylised Surrealist Oil Painting French School, 1970's Oil painting on canvas, unframed

Category

1970s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

European ArtistDark Mountains Landscape Antique Oil Painting

$676

H 11.5 in W 15.5 in

Dark Mountains Landscape Antique Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

European School, early 20th century oil on board, unframed board: 11.5 x 15.5 inches provenance

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Shayne DarkColor Intersected Series No 2 - contemporary, geometric abstract, oil on panel, 2020

$12,000

H 48 in W 48 in D 4 in

Color Intersected Series No 2 - contemporary, geometric abstract, oil on panel

By Shayne Dark

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This contemporary, geometric abstract, oil painting on panel is by artist Shayne Dark. Shayne Dark

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Shayne DarkColor Intersected Series No 6 - contemporary, geometric abstract, oil on panel, 2020

$12,000

H 60 in W 60 in D 4 in

Color Intersected Series No 6 - contemporary, geometric abstract, oil on panel

By Shayne Dark

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This contemporary, geometric abstract, oil-on-panel painting is by Canadian artist Shayne Dark

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Khalid AlkaabyAbstract Oil Painting, "Light in the Darkness", 2022

$630

H 13.5 in W 13.5 in D 2 in

Abstract Oil Painting, "Light in the Darkness"

Located in San Diego, CA

This is an original abstract oil on canvas painting by San Diego artist, Khalid Alkaaby. It's

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gregory FruxNight Doorway, dark, mysterious urban architectural oil painting, 2017

$1,350

H 14 in W 11 in

Night Doorway, dark, mysterious urban architectural oil painting

By Gregory Frux

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Night Doorway, Oil on panel, nocturne Park Slope, Brooklyn Dr. Rowland S. Russell PhD. writes

Category

2010s American Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Kate Bell"Falling Through Darkness". Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting, 2022

$2,750

H 39.38 in W 31.5 in

"Falling Through Darkness". Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting

By Kate Bell

Located in Brecon, Powys

Falling through darkness, falling from a wing Kate Bell paints in the most exuberant way; her

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Irit EpsteinLight in Time of Darkness, Painting, Oil on Canvas, 2024

$2,639

H 24 in W 24 in D 1.5 in

Light in Time of Darkness, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Irit Epstein

Located in Yardley, PA

painting reflects a fragment of landscape, preserving fleeting sensations that preserve a fragment of time

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dalvin Byron"Begotten", Surrealist, Dark, Eyes, Wine Glasses, Tree, Water, Oil Painting, 2025

$5,000

H 40 in W 30 in D 1.5 in

"Begotten", Surrealist, Dark, Eyes, Wine Glasses, Tree, Water, Oil Painting

By Dalvin Byron

Located in Franklin, MA

Dalvin Byron's "Begotten" is a 40 x 30 inch painting on canvas. A being with multiple vigilant eyes

Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Robin GlanvilleDark Impressionist Monochrome Figurative Oil Painting "Road's Scholar", 2021

$1,000

H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 1.58 in

Dark Impressionist Monochrome Figurative Oil Painting "Road's Scholar"

Located in Cape Town, ZA

A unique oil painting, drawing heavily from the post-impressionist movement. A beautiful, gloomy

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Michael PembertonFuturistic bold striking oil painting figure in darkness, 2022

$5,636

H 80 in W 69 in D 2 in

Futuristic bold striking oil painting figure in darkness

By Michael Pemberton

Located in London, GB

In this collection, British painter Michael Pemberton (b. 1974) suggests we each have a personal HUMAN ATMOSPHERE. An ether where we truly exist, unseen by the naked eye but as real ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Yvette Dubois HabasqueParisian Abstract Expressionist Original Oil Painting - Dark Tones, c. 1980's

$744

H 13.7 in W 8.75 in D 0.1 in

Parisian Abstract Expressionist Original Oil Painting - Dark Tones

By Yvette Dubois Habasque

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Stunning original oil painting by the French abstract artist, Yvette Dubois-Habasque (1929-2016

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Elena Podmarkova Cream rose on dark brown background, Painting, Oil on Canvas, 2023

$760

H 12 in W 12 in D 0.8 in

Cream rose on dark brown background, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Located in Yardley, PA

Welcome to my gallery of original flower arrangements made with professional oil paints. My

Category

2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Herve CarrierDark Structure, Abstract Surrealist Original Oil Painting, Signed, C.1950s

$1,556

H 24.5 in W 30.5 in D 1 in

Dark Structure, Abstract Surrealist Original Oil Painting, Signed

By Herve Carrier

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Dark Structure, Abstract Surrealist Original Oil Painting, Signed By French artist Herve Carrier

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Franck DuminilDark Modern Abstract, French Artist, Original Oil Painting, c.1970s

$11,502

H 19 in W 14 in

Dark Modern Abstract, French Artist, Original Oil Painting

By Franck Duminil

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Dark Modern Abstract, French Artist, Original Oil Painting By French artist Franck Duminil (1933

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Adam MarczukiewiczPortrait. Figurative oil painting, Dark tones, Polish artist, 1996

$588

H 19.69 in W 15.36 in

Portrait. Figurative oil painting, Dark tones, Polish artist

By Adam Marczukiewicz

Located in Warsaw, PL

please contact us. Contemporary 20th century figurative oil on canvas portrait painting by Polish

Category

1990s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Usha ShuklaGlow in the Dark, Abstract Oil Painting, 2021, 2021

$2,900

H 36 in W 36 in D 1.5 in

Glow in the Dark, Abstract Oil Painting, 2021

By Usha Shukla

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: This painting is part of the series "Silver Linings". This series is inspired

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Beatrice WerlieAbstract Portrait, Dark Colours, Picasso Style, Original Oil Painting, c.2000

$2,023

H 21.5 in W 18 in

Abstract Portrait, Dark Colours, Picasso Style, Original Oil Painting

By Beatrice Werlie

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Abstract Portrait, Dark Colours, Picasso Style, Original Oil Painting By French artist Beatrice

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Rizaldy Celi Jr."The Nightmare" - Dark Contemporary Realism Baroque Figurative Oil Painting, 2025

$35,000

H 48 in W 60 in D 1.5 in

"The Nightmare" - Dark Contemporary Realism Baroque Figurative Oil Painting

Located in Carmel, CA

masterpiece through a haunting contemporary lens. This figurative oil painting immerses the viewer in an

Category

2010s Romantic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Adam MarczukiewiczPortrait - 21 century, Figurative oil painting, Dark tones, 1996

$588

H 19.69 in W 15.36 in

Portrait - 21 century, Figurative oil painting, Dark tones

By Adam Marczukiewicz

Located in Warsaw, PL

ADAM MARCZUKIEWICZ (born 1958) He studied at the Faculty of Graphic Arts at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow at ateliers of professors Jan Swiderski and Zbyslaw Marek Maciejewski, ...

Category

1990s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sheryl TempchinDance in the Dark, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel, 2017

$300

H 12 in W 12 in D 0.8 in

Dance in the Dark, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel

By Sheryl Tempchin

Located in Yardley, PA

When you dance in the dark, the light is inside you. On panel, ready to hang. :: Painting

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Will BarnetDark Image Abstract Oil Painting, Signed, 1960, Framed, 55.5x32.875, 1960

$62,500

H 53 in W 30.5 in

Dark Image Abstract Oil Painting, Signed, 1960, Framed, 55.5x32.875

By Will Barnet

Located in New York, NY

Dark Image, 1960 by Will Barnet (1911-2012) Oil on canvas 53 x 30 ½ inches unframed (134.62 x 77.47

Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Beatrice WerlieMacabre Style, Abstract Portrait, Dark Colours, Original Oil Painting, c.2000

$2,023

H 21.5 in W 18 in

Macabre Style, Abstract Portrait, Dark Colours, Original Oil Painting

By Beatrice Werlie

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Macabre Style, Abstract Portrait, Dark Colours, Original Oil Painting By the French artist Beatrice

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Morgan Cameron"Dark Hollow" (2024) by Morgan Cameron, Original Oil Painting, 2024

$3,200

H 23.5 in W 23.5 in

"Dark Hollow" (2024) by Morgan Cameron, Original Oil Painting

By Morgan Cameron

Located in Denver, CO

Morgan Cameron’s (US based) “Hallowed Ground” (2024) is an original handmade oil painting on panel

Category

2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Fernando Vignoli"Nature's Time" - Horizontal surreal painting, oil on canvas - dark blue sky., 2012

$4,000Sale Price|55% Off

H 31 in W 47 in D 2 in

"Nature's Time" - Horizontal surreal painting, oil on canvas - dark blue sky.

By Fernando Vignoli

Located in Miami, FL

creating canvases in oil on canvas, where he applies his own technique, which, according to him, allows a

Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Genevieve HamelEclipse (Oil Painting, Impasto, Impressionism, Colorful, Vibrant, Dark, Glossy), 2024

$1,444Sale Price|48% Off

H 24 in W 24 in D 1.625 in

Eclipse (Oil Painting, Impasto, Impressionism, Colorful, Vibrant, Dark, Glossy)

Located in Kansas City, MO

Genevieve Hamel Eclipse Oil on Wood Panel Year: 2024 Size: 24 x 24 x 1.625 inches Signed by hand

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Louise Alix1930's French Oil Painting Dark River Woodland Landscape, 1940's

$805

H 7.75 in W 9.5 in

1930's French Oil Painting Dark River Woodland Landscape

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

oil painting on board, unframed measures: 7.75 high by 9.5 inches wide condition: overall very good

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Michelle TorrezDelilahs of Darkness: Expressionistic Oil Painting on Wood Panel

$2,110

H 20 in W 20 in

Delilahs of Darkness: Expressionistic Oil Painting on Wood Panel

By Michelle Torrez

Located in Edgartown, MA

Known for her powerful and elegant color work, Michelle Torrez' expressionistic oil painting

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

Audrey AnastasiIn Obscura, dark, symbolic, oil painting, mysterious, surrealistic hands, 2010

$4,000

H 60 in W 48 in D 1.5 in

In Obscura, dark, symbolic, oil painting, mysterious, surrealistic hands

By Audrey Anastasi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

dark, enigmatic, and some might say, unsettling, place. These figures could be heros and heroines of

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Jason StoutDARK STAR HALO PASS - Bright & Bold Surrealist Cloud Oil Painting, Green, 2016

$1,690

H 18 in W 18 in

DARK STAR HALO PASS - Bright & Bold Surrealist Cloud Oil Painting, Green

By Jason Stout

Located in Signal Mountain, TN

Martin in 2001 and a MFA in Painting from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2004. Stout’s work

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Lisa Fricker"Dark Spirit" (2023) by Lisa Fricker, Original Oil Portrait Painting, 2023

$300

H 6 in W 4 in D 0.25 in

"Dark Spirit" (2023) by Lisa Fricker, Original Oil Portrait Painting

Located in Denver, CO

Lisa Fricker's "Dark Spirit" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a close up portrait

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Frida Willis"Flicker", Dark Textured Layered Abstract Oil Painting, Black, Green, Yellow, 2025

$12,000

H 48 in W 48 in D 1.5 in

"Flicker", Dark Textured Layered Abstract Oil Painting, Black, Green, Yellow

Located in Carmel, CA

Frida Willis (Swedish, born 1971) "Flicker" 2025 Oil paint, mixed media on canvas, stretcher bars

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Duan Zhaonan"Untitled" - Original Textured Portrait Oil Painting - Darker Tones with Red, 2022

$8,000

H 28 in W 22 in D 0.75 in

"Untitled" - Original Textured Portrait Oil Painting - Darker Tones with Red

By Duan Zhaonan

Located in Carmel, CA

Duan Zhaonan (Chinese, born 1955) "Untitled" 2022 Oil paint on canvas, stretcher bars The artist

Category

2010s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Beatrice WerlieDark Picasso Style Portrait, Cubist Abstract, Original Oil Painting, Signed, c.2000

$1,623

H 18 in W 15 in

Dark Picasso Style Portrait, Cubist Abstract, Original Oil Painting, Signed

By Beatrice Werlie

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Dark Picasso Style Portrait, Cubist Abstract, Original Oil Painting, Signed By French artist

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

JiWei Chen JiWei Chen Impressionist Original Oil Painting "Lotus Series - Dark Blue", 2015

$1,000

H 11.5 in W 8 in

JiWei Chen Impressionist Original Oil Painting "Lotus Series - Dark Blue"

Located in New York, NY

Title: Flower Series - Dark Blue Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 11.5 x 8 inches Frame: Framing options

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Jean SoyerDynamic Dark Red Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting by Jean Soyer

$12,952

H 57.49 in W 44.89 in

Dynamic Dark Red Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting by Jean Soyer

By Jean Soyer

Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

A striking large-scale abstract painting (57.5 x 44.9 inches) by Jean Soyer, executed in oil on

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Jean SoyerMysterious Shadow Figure in Red - Contemporary Dark Art Oil Painting

$7,654

H 31.5 in W 31.5 in

Mysterious Shadow Figure in Red - Contemporary Dark Art Oil Painting

By Jean Soyer

Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

A powerful abstract oil painting on canvas (31.5 x 31.5 inches) by contemporary artist Jean Soyer

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

William O'ConnorOUT ON THE EDGE OF DARKNESS - California Inspired Fauvist Oil Painting, 2025

$6,000

H 36 in W 48 in D 2 in

OUT ON THE EDGE OF DARKNESS - California Inspired Fauvist Oil Painting

Located in Boston, MA

MARE NOSTRUM 48.0 x 36.0 x 2.0, 9.0 lbs Oil paint Hand signed by the artist Artist's Commentary

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fauvist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Julia Mordvinova GiljeAngel I. Mystic/symbolic oil painting, vertical, dark colors, medium size, 2004

$2,543

H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 0.99 in

Angel I. Mystic/symbolic oil painting, vertical, dark colors, medium size

Located in Oslo, NO

invisible violin. The surroundings are dark, yet a strong light illuminates only her face and hands, casting

Category

Early 2000s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Klaudia LataUntitled - Contemporary dark oil abstract painting, Young art, Polish artist, 2017

$2,943

H 78.75 in W 70.87 in D 0.79 in

Untitled - Contemporary dark oil abstract painting, Young art, Polish artist

By Klaudia Lata

Located in Warsaw, PL

A large oil on canvas painting by an award- winning artist. KLAUDIA LATA (born in 1993) Graduate

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Audrey AnastasiWatcher, oil painting of mysterious falling figure, eyes, dark space, 2010

$4,000

H 60 in W 48 in D 1.5 in

Watcher, oil painting of mysterious falling figure, eyes, dark space

By Audrey Anastasi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

dark, enigmatic, and some might say, unsettling, place. These figures could be heros and heroines of

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Daniela Astone"The Kiss" 2023, dark figurative oil painting by Daniela Astone, 2023

$29,500

H 51 in W 43.3 in D 3 in

"The Kiss" 2023, dark figurative oil painting by Daniela Astone

By Daniela Astone

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

" brings to mind Gustav Klimt's famous 1908 painting of the same name but instead of an abstracted gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Oil

Jacqueline Boisselot20th Century French Modernist Oil Painting Head Portrait Dark Haired Woman

$669

H 22 in W 18 in

20th Century French Modernist Oil Painting Head Portrait Dark Haired Woman

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Woman signed by Jacqueline Boisselot, French late 20th century 22 x 18 inches oil on

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pádraig MacMiàdhachainThe Dark Bird Oil Painting, Modern Style, Framed, 1990-1999, 1999

$1,786Sale Price|20% Off

H 9.85 in W 11.82 in

The Dark Bird Oil Painting, Modern Style, Framed, 1990-1999

Located in Bournemouth, Dorset

Painter in oil, gouache and watercolour, born in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, whose wives

Category

1990s Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Nancy Newman RiceContemporary Oil Painting on Canvas, Mounted on Panel, Framed, Geometric, Dark, 2022

$3,850

H 24 in W 24 in D 2.25 in

Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas, Mounted on Panel, Framed, Geometric, Dark

By Nancy Newman Rice

Located in St. Louis, MO

Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas, Mounted on Panel, Framed, Geometric, Dark Nancy Newman Rice

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

Raminta S. R. MintAbject Art -Figurative Dark Oil on Canvas Contemporary Painting - Gothic Culture, 2025

$3,297

H 51.19 in W 51.19 in

Abject Art -Figurative Dark Oil on Canvas Contemporary Painting - Gothic Culture

By Raminta S. R. Mint

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

the organic and the artificial, between humanity and otherness. Therefore, my painting naturally

Category

2010s Gothic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ellis OstrowskaNight rendez-vous - Oil abstract painting, Dark colors, Geometric, Colorful, 2007

$1,884

H 31.89 in W 25.6 in D 0.79 in

Night rendez-vous - Oil abstract painting, Dark colors, Geometric, Colorful

By Ellis Ostrowska

Located in Warsaw, PL

A colorful abstract painting by a contemporary Polish painter. ELŻBIETA "ELLIS" OSTROWSKA She

Category

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Nancy Newman Rice"Blue 1", Abstract Oil Painting on Panel, Framed, Dark Colors, Geometric, 2022

$3,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 25.5 in W 25.5 in D 2.25 in

"Blue 1", Abstract Oil Painting on Panel, Framed, Dark Colors, Geometric

By Nancy Newman Rice

Located in St. Louis, MO

. Louis, MO Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, MO "Blue 1", Abstract Oil Painting on Panel, Framed, Dark Colors

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Nathan Brad HallThe Space Between - Large Chiaroscuro Oil Painting, Face Emerging from Darkness, 2025

$22,000

H 66 in W 60 in

The Space Between - Large Chiaroscuro Oil Painting, Face Emerging from Darkness

Located in Chicago, IL

abstract and figurative studies, his focus today is on figurative oil painting, attempting to capture the

Category

2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Miriam BrombergNude with Dark Eyes, Signed Modern Oil Painting by Miriam Bromberg, circa 1970

$2,400

H 24 in W 19.75 in

Nude with Dark Eyes, Signed Modern Oil Painting by Miriam Bromberg

By Miriam Bromberg

Located in Long Island City, NY

Nude with Dark Eyes Miriam Bromberg Date: Circa 1970 Oil on Masonite, signed Size: 18 x 14 in

Category

1970s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Masonite

Recent Sales

Daniel BlaggContemporary, Industrial, Dark, Oil Painting on Canvas, 2020

Unavailable

H 38 in W 58 in

Contemporary, Industrial, Dark, Oil Painting on Canvas

Located in Fort Worth, TX

Lost in Space, Daniel Blagg, Oil on Canvas, 38 x 58", 2020 A well-known figure of the contemporary

Category

2010s Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ben WeinerDarkness Painting Oil on Canvas, 2007, 2007

Unavailable

H 64 in W 96 in D 1 in

Darkness Painting Oil on Canvas, 2007

By Ben Weiner

Located in Orange, CA

Darkness Painting Oil on Canvas, 2007 Additional information: Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Louise De BuckOil Painting, Dog Painting, Nude Figure Painting, Dark Colours, 2020

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H 35.44 in W 23.63 in

Oil Painting, Dog Painting, Nude Figure Painting, Dark Colours

By Louise De Buck

Located in London, GB

continuously experiments with textures through acrylic and oil paint. She tries to tell stories in her

Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Daniel BlaggContemporary, Dark, American Oil Painting on Canvas, 2022

Unavailable

H 54 in W 41 in D 1 in

Contemporary, Dark, American Oil Painting on Canvas

Located in Fort Worth, TX

GUN SALE is an oil on canvas painting standing at 54 inches tall and 41 inches wide, featuring an

Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Tobin Karicher"Another Place #9" oil painting, surrealistic, atmospheric, dark colors

Unavailable

H 30 in W 40 in

"Another Place #9" oil painting, surrealistic, atmospheric, dark colors

Located in New Orleans, LA

Tobin Karicher does neo-surrealist works in paint, which he considers classical paintings as well

Category

2010s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tobin Karicher"Another Place #2" oil painting, surrealistic, atmospheric, dark colors

Unavailable

H 36 in W 36 in

"Another Place #2" oil painting, surrealistic, atmospheric, dark colors

Located in New Orleans, LA

Tobin Karicher does neo-surrealist works in paint, which he considers classical paintings as well

Category

2010s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tobin Karicher"Another Place #12" oil painting, surrealistic, atmospheric, dark colors, shark

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H 30 in W 40 in

"Another Place #12" oil painting, surrealistic, atmospheric, dark colors, shark

Located in New Orleans, LA

Tobin Karicher does neo-surrealist works in paint, which he considers classical paintings as well

Category

2010s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Oil

Betsy StirrattApparition, 2013

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H 40 in W 50 in

Apparition

By Betsy Stirratt

Located in Nashville, TN

Sultry dark oil painting on panel by Betsy Stirratt. Medium in size on a panel. Geometric and

Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ioana BaltanAnima Damnata, oil painting, figurative, expressionism, dark, green, asylum, 2016

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H 39.38 in W 32.68 in

Anima Damnata, oil painting, figurative, expressionism, dark, green, asylum

Located in London, GB

creates a series of figurative paintings that have at their core characters inspired by genuine mental

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Maria Yelletisch Night Repetition - Oil Stick on Wood, Fine Art Painting, Dark Blue, Dark Colours, 2019

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H 47.25 in W 43.31 in

Night Repetition - Oil Stick on Wood, Fine Art Painting, Dark Blue, Dark Colours

Located in Barcelona, ES

Maria Yelletisch’s work transforms the aesthetic order of the places she inhabits, the experiences she arouses and the memories she craves to show alternative models of the configura...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil Crayon, Wood Panel

Ewa StryjnikCôte-Nord 37, dark atmospheric water's edge moon oil painting, 2024

Unavailable

H 54 in W 48 in

Côte-Nord 37, dark atmospheric water's edge moon oil painting

Located in Toronto, ON

Ewa Stryjnik is a Polish-Canadian artist based in Mississauga with a BFA in Painting from

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Mihee NahmDark, Moody, Wet, Detailed, Oil Paintings, Medium Sized, Natural Diptych, 2021

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H 12 in W 16 in

Dark, Moody, Wet, Detailed, Oil Paintings, Medium Sized, Natural Diptych

Located in Fort Worth, TX

, detailed, oil paintings, on medium-sized panels. They portray natural landscapes of the ground, right after

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel, Wood Panel

Ioana BaltanAsylum House, oil painting, figurative, expressionism, dark, green, asylum, brus, 2023

Unavailable

H 55.12 in W 37.41 in

Asylum House, oil painting, figurative, expressionism, dark, green, asylum, brus

Located in London, GB

The panting is an interpretation of the goddess Rhea, who is an important figure in Greek mythology, primarily known as a Titaness and the mother of several major Olympian gods. She ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Irena ChrulLucifuge 26, Contemporary Abstract Surrealist Oil Painting Woman Portrait Dark, 2018

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H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in

Lucifuge 26, Contemporary Abstract Surrealist Oil Painting Woman Portrait Dark

By Irena Chrul

Located in London, England

'Lucifuge 26' is a beautiful contemporary abstract oil and acrylic painting on canvas by well-known

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Pamela BurnsDark Shore II - Linear abstract oil painting, Welsh harbour, rivers, 2013

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H 18.12 in W 20.28 in

Dark Shore II - Linear abstract oil painting, Welsh harbour, rivers

By Pamela Burns

Located in Kingsclere, Hampshire

not to wonder at how these paintings are made. The marks, as if enchased, in their repeated lines

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Wittawat TongkeawHappiness 2 - landscape, photorealism, oil painting, sea and water, dark blue, 2016

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H 23.63 in W 29.93 in D 1.97 in

Happiness 2 - landscape, photorealism, oil painting, sea and water, dark blue

Located in Bangkok, Bangkok

Happiness 2 is a photorealist landscape oil painting with motif to capture the slight movement of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lorser FeitelsonUntitled, Magical Forms, Post-Surrealist oil painting of dark linear forms, 1947

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H 30 in W 36 in

Untitled, Magical Forms, Post-Surrealist oil painting of dark linear forms

By Lorser Feitelson

Located in West Hollywood, CA

In this original oil painting, a set of four figures have morphed into long, rectangular forms with

Category

1940s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ford CrullDARK VICTORY - large dark abstract painting with symbols, 1998

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H 60 in W 48 in

DARK VICTORY - large dark abstract painting with symbols

By Ford Crull

Located in Seattle, WA

Large dark abstract painting with symbols - Purple - Green “The ambiguity of the image is

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Steel

Celia RakotondrainyRealistic Oil Painting on Canvas, Portrait of a Woman, Dark Colours,, 2020

Unavailable

H 94 in W 80 in D 2 in

Realistic Oil Painting on Canvas, Portrait of a Woman, Dark Colours,

By Celia Rakotondrainy

Located in London, GB

Peau D’or 2020 Celia Rakotondrainy Oil on canvas 94 x 80cm The artist's Malagasy origins are

Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Meg Franklin"Dark Still Life, " 2015 Contemporary Oil Painting by Meg Franklin, 2015

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H 18 in W 24 in D 0.1 in

"Dark Still Life, " 2015 Contemporary Oil Painting by Meg Franklin

By Meg Franklin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Contemporary oil painting on panel by American painter Meg Franklin. "Dark Still Life," 2015 Oil

Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Karl BenjaminChino Landscape, abstract landscape oil painting with dark red and brown colors, 1960

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H 36 in W 28 in

Chino Landscape, abstract landscape oil painting with dark red and brown colors

By Karl Benjamin

Located in West Hollywood, CA

"Chino Landscape" is an abstract oil painting of a landscape with a dark brown ground with a

Category

1960s Hard-Edge Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rainer AndreesenRainer Andreesen, "Winter Sky", dark seascape with cloudy night sky oil painting, 2018

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H 22.5 in W 27.5 in

Rainer Andreesen, "Winter Sky", dark seascape with cloudy night sky oil painting

By Rainer Andreesen

Located in Southampton, NY

Contemporary oil painting of winter night sky over water by artist Rainer Andreesen. Canadian born

Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Merike EstnaA painting with a dark brown frame, 2012

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H 15.75 in W 19.69 in

A painting with a dark brown frame

By Merike Estna

Located in New York, NY

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Hunt SlonemBunny, Black on White, Antique Dark Green Ornate Frame, Original Oil Painting, 2018

Unavailable

H 9 in W 8 in D 1 in

Bunny, Black on White, Antique Dark Green Ornate Frame, Original Oil Painting

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Chicago, IL

Single bunny rabbit on a white background, original oil painting Antique dark green frame with an

Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Ann Helen EnglishDarkness Didn't Fall, Light Only Slipped Around the corner, Swedish Oil Painting, 2022

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H 48.04 in W 69.69 in D 1.97 in

Darkness Didn't Fall, Light Only Slipped Around the corner, Swedish Oil Painting

By Ann Helen English

Located in London, Hertfordshire

This is a sculptural painting, where the rawness of nature meets the interior. This painting is

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Board

Alex CameronDark Lake, Alex Cameron, Oil on Canvas, 2018

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H 50 in W 40 in D 2 in

Dark Lake, Alex Cameron, Oil on Canvas

By Alex Cameron

Located in Toronto, Ontario

the tube, the artist's glossy oil pigments create a three-dimensional effect on the canvas surface

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Jenny LockOut of the Darkness - black abstract painting, dark s'graffiti, monochrome, 2016

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H 33.47 in W 20.08 in

Out of the Darkness - black abstract painting, dark s'graffiti, monochrome

By Jenny Lock

Located in Kingsclere, Hampshire

Jenny Lock came to painting later in life and the fresh relationship with the medium has clearly

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Pastel, Oil

Rachel Bess"Peeling off the Darkness" oil portrait woman with red flower in dark hair, 2015

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H 18 in W 14.5 in

"Peeling off the Darkness" oil portrait woman with red flower in dark hair

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Rachel Bess Peeling off the Darkness, 2015 oil on panel 18" x 14.5" unframed 25.25" x 22" framed

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

John HitchensDarker Shade of White - oil painting, still life, flower, grey and pink, 1985

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H 28 in W 20 in

Darker Shade of White - oil painting, still life, flower, grey and pink

By John Hitchens

Located in Kingsclere, Hampshire

subject area is the countryside of West Sussex, England, there were also many extended painting periods in

Category

1980s Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abstract Oil Painting by Bert Miripolsky Dark And Deep Blue

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H 47.25 in W 26.5 in D 1.25 in

Abstract Oil Painting by Bert Miripolsky Dark And Deep Blue

By Bert Miripolsky

Located in Pasadena, CA

displayed in the original black wood frame. An American artist, Miripolsky studied painting at the Art

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Rosanda SorakaitéUntitled, 2015, Rosanda Sorakaité, Oil, Canvas, Figurative, Dark Colors, 2015

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H 59.06 in W 78.75 in

Untitled, 2015, Rosanda Sorakaité, Oil, Canvas, Figurative, Dark Colors

By Rosanda Sorakaité

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rosanda Sorakaité celebrates the aesthetics of slow life. Using traditional painting methods, her

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Robert van BolderickThe Watchman, dark green, orange, yellow abstract painting., 2018

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H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 0.4 in

The Watchman, dark green, orange, yellow abstract painting.

By Robert van Bolderick

Located in Stockholm, SE

, dark green, orange, yellow abstract painting on canvas framed. Robert creates paintings notable for

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Charcoal, Ink, Oil, Acrylic

Millie WeeksDark Abstract Contemporary Painting, Mixed Media on Canvas 2018

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H 24 in W 36 in D 1 in

Dark Abstract Contemporary Painting, Mixed Media on Canvas 2018

Located in New York, NY

In "Nervous Dreams", contemporary artist Millie Weeks uses a dark colour palette in combination

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Deborah DavidsonPeacock (Dark), 2019

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H 48 in W 24 in

Peacock (Dark)

By Deborah Davidson

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Deborah Davidson Peacock (Dark), 2019 oil on canvas 48 x 24" Deborah Davidson’s paintings mimic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fontaine ScarelliTemporary Darkness, 2023

Unavailable

H 48 in W 108 in D 2 in

Temporary Darkness

Located in Chicago, IL

back of painting. Varnish: Gloss Varnish Frame: Comes framed in a stained black 3 in. depth floating

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wax, Oil

Maggi HamblingDark Sunrise, 2022

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H 10 in W 14 in D 0.5 in

Dark Sunrise

Located in Monmouth, GB

Original painting by Maggi Hambling, including frame as seen, designed by Maggi. Signed and dated

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cornelia FossCornelia Foss, "Little Red", oil on canvas, expressionist landscape dark woods

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H 44 in W 44 in

Cornelia Foss, "Little Red", oil on canvas, expressionist landscape dark woods

By Cornelia Foss

Located in Southampton, NY

Cornelia Foss, a painterly realist, has been painting for over half a century, as is evident by her

Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Darkness Descending", 2018

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H 16 in W 20 in

"Darkness Descending"

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary and landscape painting by artist, Zacaffeine. High quality oil paint on wood panel

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

FPA Francis Pavy ArtistDARK HEART

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H 10 in W 8 in D 1 in

DARK HEART

By FPA Francis Pavy Artist

Located in Lafayette, LA

painting in oil again after a long printmaking period. About Francis X Pavy In the vast tapestry of the

Category

2010s American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Janina BrauerAmbona - oil on canvas, dark tones, forest, nature, landscape, figurative, water, 2019

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H 59.06 in W 78.75 in

Ambona - oil on canvas, dark tones, forest, nature, landscape, figurative, water

Located in Berlin, DE

Working in oil on canvas, Janina Brauer, like Aline Schwibbe draws on memories in the expanded

Category

2010s Other Art Style Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Katherine BowlingDark Walk, 2014

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Dark Walk

By Katherine Bowling

Located in New York, NY

Oil on spackle on wood panel.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Lawrence CalcagnoDark Mesa, 1956

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H 40 in W 32 in

Dark Mesa

By Lawrence Calcagno

Located in New York, NY

Category

1950s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Pietrina CheccacciDark Energy, 1990

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H 23.63 in W 35.44 in

Dark Energy

By Pietrina Checcacci

Located in New Rochelle, NY

Pietrina Checcacci was born in Taranto, Italy. Currently, she lives in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Checcacci studied at the National School of Fine Arts from 1958 to 1964 and has won n...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Addie ShevlinDark & Moody, 2019

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H 7 in W 11 in

Dark & Moody

By Addie Shevlin

Located in San Francisco, CA

Addie Shevlin's abstract compositions reflect an intuitive engagement with her materials. She manipulates paint with brushes, brayers, fingers, and rags, letting her compositions eme...

Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Deborah Van AutenDark Horse, 2012

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H 30 in W 30 in D 3 in

Dark Horse

By Deborah Van Auten

Located in Boston, MA

original work of art

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Joella WheatleyHypnotise to Darkness: Drawing/Painting of Imaginary Spaces by Joella Wheatley, 2016

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H 13.78 in W 15.75 in

Hypnotise to Darkness: Drawing/Painting of Imaginary Spaces by Joella Wheatley

By Joella Wheatley

Located in London, Hertfordshire

Hypnotise to Darkness by Joella Wheatley, 2016, Oil, acrylic and pen on canvas, stretched over

Category

2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Archival Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Board

J.D. MillerThe Dark Knight, 2017

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H 60 in W 48 in

The Dark Knight

By J.D. Miller

Located in Dallas, TX

Original 3-Dimensional Oil Painting

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Charles HartleyPhotorealist waterfall with green and white, "Light on Dark", oil on linen, 2017, 2017

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H 22 in W 24 in

Photorealist waterfall with green and white, "Light on Dark", oil on linen, 2017

By Charles Hartley

Located in Binghamton, NY

Filled with energy and life, a cascading waterfall is central to the composition of "Light on Dark

Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Carlyle Wolfe LeeJuly Morning - Brights and Darks, 2012

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H 60 in W 48 in

July Morning - Brights and Darks

By Carlyle Wolfe Lee

Located in US

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

George BodineDark Earth$5800, 2017

Unavailable

H 36 in W 18 in

Dark Earth$5800

By George Bodine

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

This beautiful evocative painting lets the viewer decide the story. George uses a very traditional

Category

2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Susan HallPASTORAL - contemplative dark orange painting of young woman or girl on pattern

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H 51 in W 43 in

PASTORAL - contemplative dark orange painting of young woman or girl on pattern

By Susan Hall

Located in Seattle, WA

Contemplative dark orange oil painting of young woman or girl in deep thought. Naturalistic

Category

2010s Naturalistic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Oil, Wood Panel

Anthony Andreas de Meijier'Home Before Dark', 1845

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H 28.7 in W 35 in D 2.7 in

'Home Before Dark'

By Anthony Andreas de Meijier

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This panoramic landscape is a characteristic and excellent example of Dutch Romantic Painting of

Category

19th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Anton KushaevUntitled "dark blue", 2024, 2024

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H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in

Untitled "dark blue", 2024

Located in Basel, BS

Untitled "dark blue", 2024by Anton Kushaev is a striking oil painting that merges mechanical

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bill JensenLuohan (Dark Angel), 2011

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H 28 in W 23 in D 1 in

Luohan (Dark Angel)

By Bill Jensen

Located in Boston, MA

This dark, rich, arresting masterpiece by celebrated abstract expressionist artist Bill Jensen is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sam GilliamDark Green Flute, 1980

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H 40 in Dm 40 in

Dark Green Flute

By Sam Gilliam

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Presented by 'David Benrimon Fine Art' for Market Art & Design Oil on sail cloth and aluminum Ref

Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Aristodimos KaldisDark Harbor, Maine, 1968

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H 16 in W 20 in

Dark Harbor, Maine

By Aristodimos Kaldis

Located in Lawrence, NY

Art critic Hilton Kramer called the Greek-American artist Aristodimos Kaldi's paintings

Category

1960s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Raymond BreininIn The Dark of the Hour, 1942

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H 37 in W 54 in D 2.5 in

In The Dark of the Hour

By Raymond Breinin

Located in Rego Park, NY

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