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'Tour Eiffel, Sacre Coeur' Abstract Interior painting of Paris, Eiffel Tower
By Claude Venard
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Tour Eiffel, Sacre Coeur' by Claude Venard is an interior, still life painting featuring the Paris
Category
20th Century Abstract Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
ORIGINAL IMPRESSIONIST French oil painting PARIS AT NIGHT WITH EIFFEL TOWER
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Norman Battershill RBA ROI PS (1922-2010) British
TITLE: "Paris & The Eiffel Tower At
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 1.97 in
"Lovers in the Rain -Paris-" Impressionist Oil Painting Figures by Eiffel Tower
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts an impressionistic Plein Air scene of a couple under an umbrella by the
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
The Yellow Eiffel Tower, Oil on Canvas Painting by Claude-Max Lochu
Located in Atlanta, GA
This oil on canvas painting is by French artist Claude-Max Lochu (1951 -) and features an iconic
Category
1990s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.68 in W 22.83 in D 1.75 in
"Sunbathing by the Eiffel Tower" Figure wearing Chanel Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
of painting began at the age of 18 when she was on Thanksgiving break from college. She painted a 9
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1927 Oil Painting Eiffel Tower Paris American Modernist Wpa Artist Morris Kantor
By Morris Kantor
Located in Surfside, FL
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Oil painting on canvas
Hand Signed lower left.
Provenance: Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Category
1920s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Lovers in the Rain" Small Impressionist Oil Painting of Figures by Eiffel Tower
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts an impressionistic Plein Air scene of a couple under an umbrella by the
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 8.5 in W 6.5 in D 0.75 in
Trip - Karol Jersak - Eiffel Tower Landscape Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
Painting , Modern Art, Contemporary Art, Oil Painting, Colorful Painting, mixed media art, minimalist
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil
"Paris Mood " Figure by the Eiffel Tower wearing Chanel Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
of painting began at the age of 18 when she was on Thanksgiving break from college. She painted a 9
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Emily in Paris" Figure wearing Chanel by Eiffel Tower Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
colors.
Painted oil on heavyweight paper, signed and dated verso.
Art measures 14 x 11 in
Having built
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
H 14 in W 11 in D 0.1 in
"Paris Pow" Chiara Ferragni by Eiffel Tower in Chanel Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Emma Roberts, Lily Collins, Ashley Park, Catherine Deneuve and John Malkovich.
Her love of painting
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
Oil Painting Eiffel Tower Paris attrib. to Caroline Burnett, Paris Cityscape
By Caroline Burnett
Located in Miami, FL
lovely Oil Painting Eiffel Tower Paris,
Paris Cityscape Painting
Category
20th Century French Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 8.38 in W 10.5 in D 0.75 in
"Dreaming of Paris " Figure by the Eiffel Tower in Chanel Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
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Painted oil on heavyweight paper, signed and dated verso.
Art measures 24 x 18 inches
Inspired by
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Paris is For Lovers" Figure in Paris by the Eiffel Tower Oil Painting on Canva
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Here we find a figure enjoying the view of the Eiffel Tower from her Parisian apartment. We find
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Lava bombs at Hurtgenwald (Eiffel-Germany) - 21st Century Landscape Painting
By Esther Schlebos
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
keeps me amazed again and again.
Esther Schlebos won "The Prix de Norvège" for her landscape paintings
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 31.5 in W 48.04 in D 1.97 in
'le Aeroship' Paris Skyline painting, biplane, Eiffel Tower, Sacre Coeur, Grey
By Claude Venard
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
plate toys which became the subject of many of his paintings.
'le Aeroship' - Oil on Canvas - 45" x 58
Category
20th Century Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Eiffel Tower Paris, 1960's Signed Impressionist Painting Mystery Signature
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: mystery signature, signed and dated 65'
Title: label verso
Medium: oil on board
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Simon Goldberg (1916-2002) - Mid 20th Century Oil, View from the Eiffel Tower
By Simon Goldberg
Located in Corsham, GB
An expansive Parisian landscape captured at height from the Eiffel Tower. Unsigned. Acquired as
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Paul Collomb, Paris, Eiffel Tower, Invalides, The Beautiful View, Oil on Canvas
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on canvas by Paul Collomb (1921-2010), France, 1960s. The beautiful view. Measurements : with
Category
1960s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21.46 in W 16.23 in D 2.37 in
Eiffel Sun, Paris, original expressionistic landscape
By Charles Tersolo
Located in Spring Lake, NJ
gold with distressing. The unframed size of this one of a kind original oil painting is 30x40.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
La Tour Eiffel, Vue de Paris
By Pierre Sichel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Pierre Sichel (French, 1899-1976)
Title: La Tour Eiffel, Vue De Paris
Year: 1934
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
La Seine et la Tour Eiffel, vue d'un balcon, painting by Louis Marcoussis, 1925
By Louis Marcoussis
Located in London, GB
Eiffel, vue d'un balcon by Louis Marcoussis (1878-1883)
Oil on canvas
33 x 66 cm (13 x 26 inches)
Signed
Category
1920s Cubist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
The Historical Eiffel Tower in Paris by Catherine Colosimo 20"x24"
By Catherine Colosimo
Located in Montreal, Quebec
- Comes with a certificate of authenticity
- Signed by the artist Catherine Colosimo
- Comes with a frame.
Category
2010s Constructivist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French roof top scene, with the Eiffel Tower, Paris , France, Impressionist
By Richie Carter
Located in Woodbury, CT
. As Richie moved through school, it soon became apparent that he had a knack for drawing and painting
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Impressionist City landscape view of Paris and the Eiffel Tower and the rooftops
Located in Woodbury, CT
Charles Bertie Hall (Anglo-American, b. 1980)
Paris Rooftops with Eiffel Tower, ca. 2020s
Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
From the Island to the Eiffel - Landscape Beige Brown White Yellow Blue Grey
By Maestro Bouchon
Located in Sofia, BG
"From the Island to the Eiffel Tower" is a Naïve style painting by the French artist Maestro
Category
Early 2000s Other Art Style Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 28.75 in D 0.79 in
From the Island to the Eiffel II - Landscape Beige Brown White Yellow Blue Grey
By Maestro Bouchon
Located in Sofia, BG
"From the Island to the Eiffel Tower II" is a Naïve style painting by the French artist Maestro
Category
2010s Other Art Style Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Maestro BouchonFrom the Island to the Eiffel II - Landscape Beige Brown White Yellow Blue Grey, 2025
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 0.79 in
Party At The Eiffel Tower Oil Painting Yellow Red Purple Grey Blue White Brown
By Maestro Bouchon
Located in Sofia, BG
"Party At The Eiffel Tower"
is a Naive style painting by the French artist Maestro Bouchon
Category
2010s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 25.6 in W 31.89 in D 0.79 in
'The Eiffel Tower from the Tuileries' Modern British Impressionist oil painting
By Paul Maze
Located in London, GB
'The Eiffel Tower from the Tuileries' oil painting by Paul Maze DCM MM (1887-1979)
Often called
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Eiffel Tower in winter
Located in MADRID, ES
Eiffel Tower in winter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
LADY EIFFEL Study for a Celestial Light over the Tower
By Bellessort
Located in Neung-sur-beuvron, FR
Study for a Celestial Light with Diamond lit over Lady Eiffel Tower
Oil. Sand. Diamond.
Signed
Category
2010s Conceptual Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 16.15 in W 12.21 in D 1.58 in
"Paris, Eiffel Tower Glow" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's "Paris, Eiffel Tower Glow" is an original, hand made oil painting that depicts
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Eiffel Tower - oil on canvas painting by Redina Tili
By Redina Tili
Located in Montreal, Quebec
- Comes with a certificate of authenticity
- Signed by the artist Redina Tili
- Comes with a high quality frame.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Caroline Burnett Oil Painting Paris France Eiffel Tower
By Caroline Burnett
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful view of a street scene in Paris, France. This painting perfectly depicts life in Paris
Category
20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Paint, Canvas
"Paris Mood " Figure by the Eiffel Tower wearing Chanel Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
.
Painted oil on heavyweight paper, signed and dated verso.
Art measures 24 x 18 inches
Inspired by
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
H 24 in W 18 in D 0.1 in
"Met Gala Vibes" Figure Wearing Chanel Oil Painting on Canvas by Eiffel Tower
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
of painting began at the age of 18 when she was on Thanksgiving break from college. She painted a 9
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tour Eiffel
By Claude Venard
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
take evening classes in painting at the Ecole des Arts Appliques. However, after six years of
Category
1970s Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Paris is For Lovers" Oil Painting on Paper Breakfast by Eiffel Tower and Coffee
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
colors. Painted oil and mixed media on heavy weight paper.
Art measures 24 x 18 inches
Having built a
Category
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
"Paris is For Lovers" Figure in Paris by the Eiffel Tower Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
of painting began at the age of 18 when she was on Thanksgiving break from college. She painted a 9
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
Tranquil Paris Scene, River Seine & Eiffel Tower, Signed Impressionist oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tranquil Paris Scene, Impressionist Landscape Original Oil Painting, Signed
By French artist
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Plage et de la tour Eiffel
By Claude Venard
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
take evening classes in painting at the Ecole des Arts Appliques. However, after six years of
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Impressionist Oil on Canvas Cityscape of Eiffel Tower, Paris by Vincent
Located in Big Flats, NY
French Impressionist oil on canvas cityscape of Eiffel Tower, Paris by Vincent, 20th century
Category
20th Century Paintings
H 24 in W 36 in D 0.75 in
Paris Cityscape by Claude Venard 'Sacre Coeur & Eiffel Tower' in a Cubist style
By Claude Venard
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Using a modern and intense colour palette, the composition of ‘Sacre Coeur & Eiffel Tower’ is
Category
Late 20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sunset Over Paris with a View of the Eiffel Tower by Helen Marre
By Helen Marre
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist cityscape of Paris with a sunset by Helen Marre (1891-1968). Oil on canvas, circa
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19 in W 22 in D 2 in
"Sunbathing by the Eiffel Tower" Impressionistic Oil Painting of a Young Girl
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts an impressionistic Plein Air scene of a young woman by the Eiffel Tower
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Lovers in the Rain" Impressionistic Oil Painting of Figures by Eiffel Tower
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts an impressionistic Plein Air scene of a couple under an umbrella by the
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 8.5 in W 6.5 in D 0.75 in
"I Love You Paris" Impressionist Oil Painting Paris France with Eiffel Tower
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
, American impressionist Cindy Shaoul’s oil paintings depict the much-loved locales and hotspots of
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
R.Young Large oil painting on canvas Paris street view, Unframed, Eiffel Tower
Located in Palm Coast, FL
Up For Sale is a large original Oil Painting On canvas, depicting a Parisian street view of the
Category
1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 33 in W 45 in D 2 in
"Just You and Me" Impressionistic Oil Painting of Figures by Eiffel Tower, Paris
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts an impressionistic Plein Air scene of a couple under an umbrella by the
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Under the Eiffel Tower" Figure in Haute Couture Fashion Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
.
Painted oil on heavyweight paper, signed and dated verso.
Art measures 14 x 11 inches
Inspired by
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
H 14 in W 11 in D 0.1 in
"Emily in Paris" Figure wearing Chanel by Eiffel Tower Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
colors.
Painted oil on heavyweight paper, signed and dated verso.
Art measures 14 x 11 in
Having built
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
H 14 in W 11 in D 0.1 in
"Nora in Paris" Oil Painting on Paper Figure Haute Couture by Eiffel Tower
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
colors. Painted oil and mixed media on heavy weight paper.
Art measures 24 x 18 inches
Having built a
Category
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
20th Century, Oil painting of the Paris roof tops view with the Eiffel Tower
By Daniel Keys
Located in Woodbury, CT
American black and Silver leaf frame and the painting is oil on artist's board.
Category
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
"New Phone in Paris" Figure by the Eiffel Tower Chanel Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
of painting began at the age of 18 when she was on Thanksgiving break from college. She painted a 9
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Impressionist Oil Parisian Landscape Of The Notre Damme, Eiffel Tower
By Maurice Mazeilie
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Landscape"
by Maurice Mazeilie (French)
oil painting on artist paper, unframed
painting: 6.5 x 9
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Le Pont des Arts Paris River Seine with a view over the Eiffel Tower, French Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
over the Eiffel Tower
Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed and inscribed verso.
canvas: 18.25 x
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 18.25 in W 21.75 in D 1 in
Bord de Seine à la Tour-Eiffel
Located in LE HAVRE, FR
Roland LEFRANC (1931-2000)
Bord de Seine à la Tour-Eiffel
Oil on canvas
Size: 65 x 50m
Signed
Category
Late 20th Century French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Paris, Le Champs de Mars, La tour Eiffel
By Andre Franchet
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Le champs de Mars, La Tour Eiffel" is an oil painting on canvas by noted French
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
View of Paris with the Eiffel Tower, Omar Hamdi Malva
By Omar Hamdi Malva
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist view of Paris with the Eiffel Tower by Omar Hamdi Malva (born 1951). Oil on canvas
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Flowers in a Vase with the Eiffel Tower
Located in Milford, NH
A fine still life with flowers in a vase with the Eiffel Tower in the background by American artist
Category
1940s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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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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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 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.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
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Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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