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Franklin Dehaven, NA Oil Painting Salmagundi Artist Farm with Barn Sunny Day
By Franklin DeHaven
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Sunny Afternoon, farm with barn
oil on panel. Image is 10 x 9 unframed and 13 3/4 x 12 3/4 x 1
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 13.75 in W 12.75 in D 1 in
Robin Franklin - 20th Century Oil, Darkening Skies
Located in Corsham, GB
A brooding seascape in oil showing a gathering storm at the horizon with small boats reflected in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Franklin White (1892-1975) - Mid 20th Century Oil, White Campanula
By Franklin White
Located in Corsham, GB
A textured and rustic impressionistic oil sketch of delicate white campanula flowers. The artist
Category
20th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Franklin White, British Australian Impressionist view of English country cottage
By Franklin White
Located in Harkstead, GB
A wonderful image of an English country cottage set in a meadow with cattle grazing.
Franklin
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
"Benjamin" Benjamin Franklin Impressionistic Colorful Abstract Oil Painting
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts an impressionistic and abstract portrait of Benjamin Franklin. The thick
Category
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 27.5 in W 21.5 in D 1.5 in
Village Auction - British Slade School Art Deco figural landscape oil painting
By Franklin White
Located in London, GB
This superb, large and vibrant Modern British figurative landscape oil painting is by noted Slade
Category
1910s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer Fair - British art twenties Slade School oil painting village landscape
By Franklin White
Located in London, GB
painting and an excellent example of Franklin White's work.
Provenance. Suffolk Estate.
Condition. Oil on
Category
1920s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American Impressionist New England Marsh Beach Dune Signed Oil Painting
By Franklin DeHaven
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist beach dune oil painting by Franklin B. De Haven (1856 - 1934). Oil
Category
1890s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary 20th Century large blue abstract oil painting of Antipodean land
By Jenny Franklin
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Jenny Franklin (South African / British, b.1949)
Antipodean land: Reflection
Executed in 1993
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Franklin's Portrait" by Gina Matarazzo, Whimsical Oil Painting of Frog
Located in Denver, CO
Gina Matarazzo's "Franklin's Portrait" is an oil painting depicting a frog dressed up with a red
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
William Franklin Jackson "Still Life with Vase and Grapes" c.1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting by listed California artist William Franklin Jackson.
A remarkable still life with grapes on a
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Through the Looking Glass Oil on Canvas Ballet Two Paintings in the Painting
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Houston, TX
Through the Looking Glass by Melissa Franklin Sanchez is an Oil on Canvas Painting. Looking
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Franklin Cassierra Oil on Canvas Painting Jazz Musician
Located in Miami, FL
A very decorative original oil on canvas painting by American artist, Franklin Cassierra featuring
Category
20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Paint, Wood
"Nightfall" romantic nocturne painting of Italian Countryside, oil on brass
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Nightfall" is an oil on brass painting of the Italian Countryside at night. Dark blue skies soften
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Brass
"Diospero" realist oil painting, persimmon tree in full bloom, Tuscan landscape
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting on brass. Melissa Franklin Sanchez often uses her immediate surroundings in Tuscany
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Brass
"Evening at Peconic" Realist oil painting, grassy terrain and water, small scale
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Evening at Peconic" is a small scale realist oil painting of the Peconic Bay as seen from land. It
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Christmas Star" contemporary oil on copper painting, tuscan landscape at night
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Christmas Star" is a luminous oil on copper painting of a vast horizon after sunset. A deep blue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Copper
"An Afternoon at Long Beach" Realist oil painting, beach with sandy shore framed
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"An Afternoon at Long Beach" is a small-scale oil painting of Foster's Memorial Beach, aka "long
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"The Sound of Silence" Oil painting on copper, luminous interior w neutral tones
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An Oil painting by Melissa Franklin Sanchez.
Hammershoi’s successful influence is felt in
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Copper
"A Magic Carpet" oil painting, fiery orange tree in autumn, fallen leaves
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting by Melissa Franklin Sanchez. A whimsical depiction of fall. The bright orange
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Metal
"At Dusk" 2024 oil painting on brass, fireflies in Tuscan garden, sunset horizon
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil on brass painting of the artist's back yard, at dusk. The distant pale yellow sky above a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Brass
"Golden" oil on brass painting - realist self portrait of the artist, framed
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A self-portrait by Melissa Franklin Sanchez, emerges gracefully from the brass panel she paints
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Brass
"Where Worlds Meet" oil painting on copper, children play on floor, imagination
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Franklin-Sanchez leads the viewer into the imaginative world of the children sitting on the floor
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Copper
"Smith Cove, Shelter Island" small scale plein air oil painting - The Hamptons
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This miniature oil-on-panel painting was painted en plein-air, on an Island between the North and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Madonna del Sasso" oil painting on copper, mountain landscape under a full moon
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting on copper of a full moon in the sky above a mountainous horizon.
Framed
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Copper
Hunt Slonem, Franklin, Bunny
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt
Title: Franklin
Date: 2025
Medium: Oil on wood
Unframed Dimensions: 10" x
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Live" oil painting on copper, small child plays w bubbles floating into window
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A whimsical painting of a little girl blowing bubbles out the window into an idyllic Italian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Copper
"Summer Nights" 2020 painting of starry night over trees in Italy. Oil on copper
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Summer Nights is a small painting, oil on copper, depicting a dark blue sky over a green landscape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Copper
"When Life Gives you Lemons, Paint Them" Oil painting of produce soaking in sink
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
inches
Oil on Aluminum
Artist Bio:
Melissa Franklin Sanchez was born in 1984, in Warwickshire, England
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Benjamin Franklin
By Dean Cornwell
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Approximate Date: 1950
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Signature: Signed Lower Right
Size: 42.00" x 37.00
Category
1950s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Wolf Canyon Wyoming" Antique Impressionist Sunset Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare and finely painted early American impressionist oil painting by Joe (Joseph) Franklin De Yong
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Pink Hydrangeas" Oil painting, Still life round glass vase with pink blossoms
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Pink Hydrangeas" is a still life painting of a glass vase with pink hydrangeas. Framed in a black
Category
19th Century Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Copper
"Pansies" oil painting on copper, flower in porcelain bowl on countertop
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A still life of pansies in a white bowl on the artist's kitchen counter.
Framed in a custom Italian black frame w gold leaf lip.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Copper
"Snow Fall from the Studio" oil painting of window view snow scene, reflection
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A small oil painting. A serene depiction of a winter day as seen from inside the Artist's studio
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Speranza (Hope) Oil on Canvas Figurative Background Images Florence Framed
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Houston, TX
Speranza -Hope by Melissa Franklin Sanchez is an Oil on Canvas Painting. Looking closely at
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ode to John Franklin
By Robert McCauley
Located in Bozeman, MT
When I think of where McCauley fits into American art, as a contemporary painter, sculptor and naturalistic interpreter, I place him in the same philosophical tribe as Walton Ford, A...
Category
2010s American Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Wood Panel
At Home Oil on Canvas Figurative Background Images Interior Scene Italy
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Houston, TX
At Home by Melissa Franklin Sanchez is an Oil on Canvas Painting. Looking closely at At Home by
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fishermen Along the Shore, 19th Century, American, Realist, Oil, Boat, Figures
By Franklin D. Briscoe
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Born in Baltimore in 1844, Franklin D. Briscoe moved with his family to Philadelphia where he
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Louis Vuitton $100 Dollar Ben Franklin
By Steve Kaufman
Located in New York, NY
This work is registered in the Steve Kaufman (SAK) Catalogue Raisonné.
Category
20th Century Pop Art Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Summer Over Bridgehampton" - realist landscape painting, sun setting over beach
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Summer Over Bridgehampton" is an oil on brass landscape painting. The painting shows the sun
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Brass
Daffodils Oil on Canvas Floral Italy Still-life nature
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Houston, TX
Daffodils by Melissa Franklin Sanchez is an Oil on Canvas Painting. Looking closely at Daffodils
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 26 in W 18 in D 1 in
Franklin's Return to Philadelphia in 1785
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Signature: Unsigned
Franklin's Return to Philadelphia in 1785.
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Persimmons" still-life oil on copper, diospyros fruit on branch, orange & white
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Persimmons" is a realist still life painted with a neutral toned palette. Painted with Oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Copper
Portrait of Benjamin Franklin attributed to Mason Chamberlin
By Mason Chamberlin
Located in New Orleans, LA
Attributed to Mason Chamberlin
1729-1787 British
Portrait of Benjamin Franklin
Oil on canvas
Category
18th Century Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 54 in W 47.88 in D 2.28 in
"Spring in the Garden" realist painting of cherry blossom blooming
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
with the three-year diploma in painting and was offers a 4th year of specialization.
Franklin Sanchez
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Copper
“Lilies” realist oil paint still life with landscape in background en plain air
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
sense of intimacy. Franklin Sanchez has made an important shift from painting on copper panels to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Copper
DOWNTOWN PLATFORM FRANKLIN ST. SUBWAY - Photorealism / NYC Train Station
By Richard Combes
Located in New York, NY
New York City. In 1995, he completed his MA in Painting at the New York Academy of Art. Soon after
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Peace (Udo) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Blue, Love
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of Destiny
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Portrait of Destiny" by Franklin Ndibam is a captivating and thought-provoking artwork that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
I Am Not My Hair 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
I Am Not My Hair 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Anya- 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Jewelry, Art Deco
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
We Belong Together - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Couples, Love
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nchere (The Wait) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, Love, Red
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Santa
By Edgar Franklin Wittmack
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signed Lower Right
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of Franklin Atwood Park, VP of Singer Mfg. Co.
Located in Soquel, CA
Portrait of Franklin Atwood Park, VP of Singer Mfg. Co.
Stately portrait of Franklin Atwood Park
Category
1920s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
H 37.5 in W 32.5 in D 3 in
Striding Drum Major, Magazine Cover
By Edgar Franklin Wittmack
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Signature: Signed and Dated Lower Right
Cover of American Boy Weekly Magazine
Category
1920s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
“Rough Seas”
By Franklin D. Briscoe
Located in Southampton, NY
Here for your consideration is a very well executed luminous oil on artist board painting by the
Category
1890s Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
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- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
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, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 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. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, 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 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.
- 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 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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