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Our Green Checked Couch by Emily Royer, contemporary oil painting on canvas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our Green Checked Couch, is a painting by Emily Royer depicting two figures resting on each other
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Piano Players by Emily Royer, contemporary oil painting on canvas 24" x 24"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Piano player is a figurative oil painting on canvas by Emily Royer. The dimensions are 24" x 24" x
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Emily Berger, Morning, 2014, oil paint, wood panel
By Emily Berger
Located in Darien, CT
and out of the painting and breathe. Biography Emily Berger was born in Chicago in 1953, and grew up
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Emily Berger, Maya, 2014, oil paint, wood panel
By Emily Berger
Located in Darien, CT
and out of the painting and breathe. Biography Emily Berger was born in Chicago in 1953, and grew up
Category

2010s Post-Minimalist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Emily Berger, Swing, 2014, oil paint, wood panel
By Emily Berger
Located in Darien, CT
and out of the painting and breathe. Biography Emily Berger was born in Chicago in 1953, and grew up
Category

2010s Post-Minimalist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Emily Berger_Glimmer_oil on wood_14 x 11 x 1 inches_2018_Color Field Painting
By Emily Berger
Located in Darien, CT
Emily Berger’s paintings are based on a structure of repetitive and deliberate gesture that is
Category

2010s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Emily Berger, Audubon, 2014, oil paint, wood panel, Abstraction
By Emily Berger
Located in Darien, CT
and out of the painting and breathe. Biography Emily Berger was born in Chicago in 1953, and grew up
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Emily Berger, Breath, 2014, oil paint, wood panel, Abstraction
By Emily Berger
Located in Darien, CT
and out of the painting and breathe. Biography Emily Berger was born in Chicago in 1953, and grew up
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Emily Berger, Catch Sight, 2014, oil paint, wood panel
By Emily Berger
Located in Darien, CT
and out of the painting and breathe. Biography Emily Berger was born in Chicago in 1953, and grew up
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Emily Berger, Ultra Pink, 2014, oil paint, wood panel
By Emily Berger
Located in Darien, CT
and out of the painting and breathe. Biography Emily Berger was born in Chicago in 1953, and grew up
Category

2010s Post-Minimalist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Emily Berger, Pilgrim Spring, 2014, oil paint, wood panel
By Emily Berger
Located in Darien, CT
and out of the painting and breathe. Biography Emily Berger was born in Chicago in 1953, and grew up
Category

2010s Post-Minimalist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Emily Berger, Samoset, 2014, oil paint, wood panel, Abstraction
By Emily Berger
Located in Darien, CT
and out of the painting and breathe. Biography Emily Berger was born in Chicago in 1953, and grew up
Category

2010s Post-Minimalist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Emily Berger_Red Ghost_2018_oil on wood_30x24 inches_Minimalism
By Emily Berger
Located in Darien, CT
Emily Berger’s paintings are based on a structure of repetitive and deliberate gesture that is
Category

2010s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Emily Berger_Dream of Spain_oil on wood_40 x 30 x 2in_2018._Color Field Painting
By Emily Berger
Located in Darien, CT
Emily Berger’s paintings are based on a structure of repetitive and deliberate gesture that is
Category

2010s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Emily Berger, Snow Day, 2014, oil paint, wood panel, Abstraction
By Emily Berger
Located in Darien, CT
and out of the painting and breathe. Biography Emily Berger was born in Chicago in 1953, and grew up
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Emily Berger, Night Garden , 2015, oil paint, wood panel, Abstraction
By Emily Berger
Located in Darien, CT
and out of the painting and breathe. Biography Emily Berger was born in Chicago in 1953, and grew up
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Emily Berger, Twelve Bar Blues , 2014, oil paint, wood panel
By Emily Berger
Located in Darien, CT
and out of the painting and breathe. Biography Emily Berger was born in Chicago in 1953, and grew up
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Emily Berger, Daylight Moment, 2014, oil paint, wood panel, Abstraction
By Emily Berger
Located in Darien, CT
and out of the painting and breathe. Biography Emily Berger was born in Chicago in 1953, and grew up
Category

2010s Post-Minimalist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Emily Berger_Adagio_2019_oil on wood_ 40 x 30 inches_Minimalism
By Emily Berger
Located in Darien, CT
Emily Berger’s paintings are based on a structure of repetitive and deliberate gesture that is
Category

2010s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Paradise Estates by Emily Sartor
Located in Hudson, NY
Emily Sartor’s paintings are both precise and lush, often hinting at a romantic disaster. Using
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Emily Berger_Begin Again_2018_oil on wood_ 40 x 30 inches_Minimalism
By Emily Berger
Located in Darien, CT
Emily Berger’s paintings are based on a structure of repetitive and deliberate gesture that is
Category

2010s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Emily Berger_Not a Day Goes By_oil on wood_48 x 36 inches_2018_Minimalism
By Emily Berger
Located in Darien, CT
Emily Berger’s paintings are based on a structure of repetitive and deliberate gesture that is
Category

2010s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Dogwood Blossom" Contemporary Oil Painting
By Emily Roz
Located in New York, NY
12"x12" oil on wood panel. A trio of flowers on a single branch of a dogwood tree, in full bloom
Category

2010s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

Emily Berger, Small Blue Swag , 2016, oil on synthetic paper, Abstraction
By Emily Berger
Located in Darien, CT
These paintings and drawings are based on a structure of repetitive and deliberate gesture that is
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil, Synthetic Paper

"Drop" Contemporary Abstract Figurative Oil Painting
By Emily Roz
Located in New York, NY
30"x40" oil on linen, signed on reverse by the artist. Emily Roz paints with a vibrant color
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

"Float" Contemporary Figurative Abstract Painting (oil on linen)
By Emily Roz
Located in New York, NY
30"x40" oil on linen, signed on reverse by the artist. Emily Roz paints with a vibrant color
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

“Good Conversation” - Colorful Abstract Oil Painting Blue + Green + Purple
Located in Gilroy, CA
"Good Conversation," by Emily May, is a contemporary abstract oil painting done during an artist
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Nip Slip" Contemporary Figurative Abstract Painting (oil on linen)
By Emily Roz
Located in New York, NY
30"x40" oil on linen, signed on reverse by the artist. An evocative painting of a female reclining
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

Harbor Reflections Oil Painting by Emily Hoffmeier
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Oil on artist board, signed Emily Hoffmeier lower left Most likely a scene of Nantucket harbor and
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Paintings

Materials

Paint

Emily Gertrude Lilias Muirhead - British Edwardian art portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
A stunning portrait of Emily Gertrude Lilias Muirhead, Grandmother of Gillian Kulane Tanner
Category

Early 1900s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Aground (unique oil on paper painting by renowned female abstract expressionist)
By Emily Mason
Located in New York, NY
Emily Mason Aground, 1979 Oil on paper painting Signed, dated '79, with a dateline of Vermont (VT
Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

"Summers View" contemporary oil impasto landscape painting w wood floating frame
By Emily Persson
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
video for details. Emily Persson is a Melbourne based artist who has been creating oil paintings with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Emily Finch, Looking up through a Forest For Change Birch tree to missing you
Located in Deddington, GB
Looking up through a Forest For Change Birch tree to missing you by Emily Finch [2022] original
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Emily Finch, Looking Up through Cherry Blossom to Reflect, Mental Health Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Looking Up Through Cherry Blossom to Reflect by Emily Finch [2021] Signed by the artist Oil on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Board

"Spring Terrace" bright impasto oil painting of New York City apartment terrace
By Emily Persson
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Spring Terrace" bright yellow impasto oil painting of New York City apartment terrace. Emily
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Three Lemons and the Last Supermoon" bright impasto still life oil painting
By Emily Persson
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Spring Terrace" bright yellow impasto oil painting of New York City apartment terrace. Emily
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Tony's Fruit Market Antique Folk Art Figurative Oil Painting 1930
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3787 Antique folk art oil painting Image size 17x23.5" Folk art wood frame
Category

1930s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Still Life with Flowers on Marble Ledge - British 19th century art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This stunning 19th century still life floral oil on panel painting is by noted still life female
Category

1840s Victorian Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Hold the Preserves" Parisian Cafe Scene from Emily in Paris Oil Painting
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
reinvented from Emily in Paris. This painting measures 16 x 23 inches Inspired by whimsey and purity of
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape 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
controlled movement. “Emily in Paris” demonstrates a whimsical expression of femininity and formality; a
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Elegy (Abstract painting)
By Emily Berger
Located in London, GB
Elegy (Abstract painting) Oil on wood panel - Unframed. She layers paint in gestural, horizontal
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Elegy (Abstract painting)
By Emily Berger
Located in London, GB
Elegy (Abstract painting) Oil on wood panel - Unframed. She layers paint in gestural, horizontal
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Emily in Coco" Figure wearing Chanel by in LA 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 in Having built a diverse
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Every Rung (Abstract painting)
By Emily Berger
Located in London, GB
Every Rung (Abstract painting) Oil on wood panel - Unframed. She layers paint in gestural
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Mother - Contemporary Sculptural Landscape Painting
Located in Boston, MA
Mother 32.0 x 50.0 x 0.25, 5.0 lbs Oil Paint Signed by artist Artist's Commentary: "When you
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Red Dream (Abstract painting)
By Emily Berger
Located in London, GB
Red Dream (Abstract painting) Oil on wood - Unframed. She layers paint in gestural, horizontal
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Old Flame (Abstract painting)
By Emily Berger
Located in London, GB
Old Flame (Abstract painting) Oil on wood - Unframed. She layers paint in gestural, horizontal
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Old Flame (Abstract painting)
By Emily Berger
Located in London, GB
Old Flame (Abstract painting) Oil on wood - Unframed. She layers paint in gestural, horizontal
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Red Dream (Abstract painting)
By Emily Berger
Located in London, GB
Red Dream (Abstract painting) Oil on wood - Unframed. She layers paint in gestural, horizontal
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Heart Thromb (Abstract painting)
By Emily Berger
Located in London, GB
Heart Thromb (Abstract painting) Oil on wood panel - Unframed. She layers paint in gestural
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Emily overlooking Falmouth"
Located in ludlow, GB
"Emily overlooking Falmouth" - Oil on canvas, Signed and framed by Rene Jerome Legrand. (Born 1953
Category

20th Century Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hit it (Abstract painting)
By Emily Berger
Located in London, GB
Hit it (Abstract painting) Oil on wood panel - Unframed. She layers paint in gestural, horizontal
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Hit it (Abstract painting)
By Emily Berger
Located in London, GB
Hit it (Abstract painting) Oil on wood panel - Unframed. She layers paint in gestural, horizontal
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Blue Note (Abstract painting)
By Emily Berger
Located in London, GB
Oil on wood panel - Unframed. She layers paint in gestural, horizontal swaths from left to right
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

My Reflection - Contemporary Figurative Landscape Painting
Located in Boston, MA
My Reflection 50.0 x 28.0 x 0.25, 5.0 lbs Oil Paint Signed by artist Artist's Commentary: "If
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sacoul, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
and white, and some doodles in graphite and oil sticks. This piece is rich and powerfull, inspired
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Fire and Ice (Abstract painting)
By Emily Berger
Located in London, GB
Fire and Ice (Abstract painting) Oil on wood panel - Unframed. She layers paint in gestural
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

In a Heartbeat (Abstract painting)
By Emily Berger
Located in London, GB
In a Heartbeat (Abstract painting) Oil on wood panel - Unframed. She layers paint in gestural
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Blue on Blue (Abstract painting)
By Emily Berger
Located in London, GB
Blue on Blue (Abstract painting) Oil on wood panel - Unframed. She layers paint in gestural
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Fire and Ice (Abstract painting)
By Emily Berger
Located in London, GB
Fire and Ice (Abstract painting) Oil on wood panel - Unframed. She layers paint in gestural
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

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Questions About Emily Oil Painting
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An 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, 2024
    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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021
    Any 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    Who made the largest oil painting in the world changes over time. While working in Valencia, Venezuela, in 2022, Italian artist Francesco Santoro created a work that is 2,033.84 square feet in size. It was used in the repair of a church that was damaged by an earthquake. Find a wide range of oil paintings on 1stDibs.

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The world’s top designers explain how they display art to elicit the natural (and supernatural) energy of home interiors.

Welcome (Back) to the Wild, Wonderful World of  Walasse Ting

Americans are rediscovering the globe-trotting painter and poet, who was connected to all sorts of art movements across a long and varied career.

In Francks Deceus’s ‘Mumbo Jumbo #5,’ the Black Experience Is . . . Complicated

Despite the obstacles, the piece’s protagonist navigates the chaos without losing his humanity.

With Works Like ‘Yours Truly,’ Arthur Dove Pioneered Abstract Art in America

New York gallery Hirschl & Adler is exhibiting the bold composition by Dove — who’s hailed as the first American abstract painter — at this year’s Winter Show.

Donald Martiny’s Jumbo Brushstrokes Magnify the Undeniable Personality of Paint

How can a few simple gestures — writ extra, extra, extra large — contain so much beauty and drama?

Patrick Hughes’s 3D Painting Takes Us on a Magical Journey through Pop Art History

The illusions — and allusions — never end in this mind-boggling portrayal of an all-star Pop art show on a beach.

Mid-Century Americans Didn’t Know Antonio Petruccelli’s Name, but They Sure Knew His Art

The New York artist created covers for the nation’s most illustrious magazines. Now, the originals are on display as fine art.

Learn Why There Have Been So Many Great Women Painters

Featuring iconic works by more than 300 female artists, a new book makes a more than compelling case for casting off the patriarchal handcuffs that have bound the art historical canon for far too long.