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Original James M. Hart
Located in Larchmont, NY
culture, oil paintings included. With such clients Hart and his brother, William, found abundant
Category

19th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"FANTASY" Oil on Canvas by Thomas Hart Benton
By Thomas Hart Benton
Located in New York, NY
"FANTASY" by Thomas Hart Benton. Oil on canvas laid on wood with a gorgeous gold gilded frame
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

"Pastoral Landscape, " William Hart, Hudson River School, Cloudy View with Cows
By William Hart
Located in New York, NY
William Hart (1823 - 1894) Pastoral Landscape, 1877 Oil on canvas 9 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches Signed and
Category

1870s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

James McDougal Hart "Cattle at Water's Edge" Original Painting, circa 1890
By James McDougal Hart
Located in San Francisco, CA
James McDougal Hart (1828-1901) "Cattle at Water's Edge" original painting, circa 1890s Original
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Paintings

Materials

Other

"Interior of a Stable" William Hart, Hudson River School Antique, Boy and Horse
By William Hart
Located in New York, NY
William M. Hart (1823 - 1894) Interior of a Stable Oil on canvas 17 x 12 inches Provenance
Category

19th Century Hudson River School Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique oil painting of Torah Procession after Solomon Alexander Hart
Located in London, GB
This large and impressive oil on canvas painting depicts the Procession of the Torah, an event that
Category

19th Century Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Day in November, 1863 by James MacDougal Hart (American: 1828–1901)
By James McDougal Hart
Located in New York, NY
) A Day in November, 1863 is oil on canvas and measures 10.5 x 18 inches. The painting is signed by
Category

19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

View of Lake Champlain, c. 1857 by James MacDougal Hart (American: 1828–1901)
By James McDougal Hart
Located in New York, NY
JAMES MCDOUGAL HART (1828–1901) View of Lake Champlain, c. 1857 Oil on canvas 26 3/16 x 36 1⁄4
Category

19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Summer along the Boquet River, 1875 by Julie Hart Beers (American, 1835-1913)
By Julie Hart Beers
Located in New York, NY
Painted by Hudson River School artist Julie Hart Beers (1835-1913), "Summer along the Boquet River
Category

19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Meeting the Shade , oil & acrylic painting, Abstract Expressionism Women in Art
By Ellen Hart
Located in Houston, TX
background for my Shadow series of oil and acrylic paintings.
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Oil

Mid Century Wild Horses of Grand Canyon in Style of Thomas Hart Benton
By Thomas Hart Benton
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous 1950s painting of six horses all different colors running through Grand Canyon in
Category

1950s Other Art Style Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Light at the Bottom, oil & acrylic painting, in the style of Abstract Landscape
By Ellen Hart
Located in Houston, TX
of the Underwater World series of abstract landscape paintings. Gallery Wrapped
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

"The Perfect Point" Original Oil Painting by Ernest Hart
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
The Perfect Point by Ernest H Hart (1910 - ). Original framed oil on board 18" x 24". Connecticut
Category

Mid-20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Paint

The Source, Oil/Canvas, Light & Shadow, Abstract,
By Ellen Hart
Located in Houston, TX
The Source is an abstract by Ellen Hart. This abstract oil painting is on canvas. The Source is
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Coral Drifters, Oil on Canvas, Light and Shadow, Underwater Landscape
By Ellen Hart
Located in Houston, TX
series are shown here and are available. Gallery Wrapped so no need for a frame. This oil painting is 20
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Lantern Fish, Oil/Canvas, Light and Shadow, Underwater Landscape, Texas Artist
By Ellen Hart
Located in Houston, TX
for a frame. This oil painting is 20 x 20 inches.
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Sea Lantern, Oil/Canvas, Light & Shadow, Underwater Landscape, Light in the Deep
By Ellen Hart
Located in Houston, TX
the Deep Series by artist Ellen Hart. The other paintings in the series are shown here and can also be
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Sea Shadow #103 Oil/Canvas, Light & Shadow, Underwater Landscape (Spiral Sun)
By Ellen Hart
Located in Houston, TX
. Gallery Wrapped so no need for a frame. This oil painting is 30 x 24 inches.
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Adrift in the Current, Oil on Canvas, Light and Shadow, Underwater Landscape
By Ellen Hart
Located in Houston, TX
Current is part of the Light in the Deep Series by artist Ellen Hart. The other paintings in the series
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Sea Fan, Oil on Canvas, Light and Shadow, Underwater Landscape Light in the Deep
By Ellen Hart
Located in Houston, TX
by artist Ellen Hart. The other paintings in the series are shown here and can also be purchased. The
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Into the Woods I, Sold as One or Several Panels, Oil, Shadow Series, Organic
By Ellen Hart
Located in Houston, TX
Into the Woods is a series of seven oil paintings by Houston artist Ellen Art also known as
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Into the Woods II, Sold as One or Several Panels, Oil, Shadow Series, Organic
By Ellen Hart
Located in Houston, TX
Into the Woods is a series of seven oil paintings by Houston artist Ellen Art also known as C
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Hart Schaffner Marx Clothing Advertisement
By Samuel Nelson Abbott
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Mixed Media including Oil and Paper on Canvas Signature: Unsigned Attributed to Samuel
Category

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paper, Mixed Media, Oil

Composition
By Agnes Hart
Located in Lawrence, NY
culminating in a series of oil and sand paintings painted in the early 1970s for which she is best known. Hart
Category

1950s Cubist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Reminiscence of Vermont, ca. 1860–1870
By William Hart
Located in New York, NY
,” William Hart paints two figures walking along a stream
Category

19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Naples and Violets
By Agnes Hart
Located in Lawrence, NY
culminating in a series of oil and sand paintings painted in the early 1970s for which she is best known. Hart
Category

1960s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Celadon Sea, Abstract Art, Contemporary Art, Reflection Series of Water &Glass
By Ellen Hart
Located in Houston, TX
a distinct moment in time. C. Ellen Hart makes drawings, paintings and mixed media works with
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Gyre, Abstract Art, Contemporary Art, Bayou Reflections Series, White Oak Bayou
By Ellen Hart
Located in Houston, TX
Houston with a BFA in painting (1985), Hart was awarded a Blaffer Scholarship. She has lived and worked
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Solar Dazzle, Abstract Art, Contemporary Art, Reflection Series of Water &Glass
By Ellen Hart
Located in Houston, TX
a distinct moment in time. C. Ellen Hart makes drawings, paintings and mixed media works with
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Golden Tide, Abstract Art, Contemporary Art, Reflection Series of Water &Glass
By Ellen Hart
Located in Houston, TX
a distinct moment in time. C. Ellen Hart makes drawings, paintings and mixed media works with
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

September, Abstract Art, Contemporary Art, Reflection Series of Water &Glass
By Ellen Hart
Located in Houston, TX
distinct moment in time. C. Ellen Hart makes drawings, paintings and mixed media works with collage
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Celadon Sea, Abstract Art, Contemporary Art, Reflection Series of Water &Glass
By Ellen Hart
Located in Houston, TX
a distinct moment in time. C. Ellen Hart makes drawings, paintings and mixed media works with
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Two Girls on the Beach - Figurative Landscape
By Gladys Hart
Located in Soquel, CA
"Two Girls on the Beach" figurative landscape by Santa Cruz, California artist Gladys Hart
Category

1990s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abstract and Fractured, Biomorphic and Geometric Forms
By Agnes Hart
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
the mid to late 1950’s is a nod to Picasso’s famous painting Guernica, which Hart may have seen when
Category

1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abstraction
By Agnes Hart
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Signed lower right Agnes Hart was born in Meridan, Connecticut. She studied at the Ringling
Category

1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Sandstone

Abstraction
Abstraction
H 48 in W 36 in D 2 in
The Fern
By Agnes Hart
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Signed lower right Agnes Hart was born in Meridan, Connecticut. She studied at the Ringling School
Category

1940s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Fern
The Fern
H 10 in W 14 in D 4 in
The Happy Inlaw, Oil Painting
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
and rolling clouds, reveals the influence of Social Realists like Thomas Hart Benton. Apparent, too
Category

20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Transition oil painting by Joseph Meert
By Joseph Meert
Located in Hudson, NY
under Thomas Hart Benton and John Sloan and in the early years of his career was considered an American
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dancing On The Ceiling 3, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Howard Danelowitz
Located in Yardley, PA
Rodgers & Hart 1930's classic song "Dancing On The Ceiling." :: Painting :: Modern :: This piece comes
Category

2010s Modern Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dancing On The Ceiling 2, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Howard Danelowitz
Located in Yardley, PA
The painting is from my Song Painting Series. This piece is a visual interpretation of Rodgers
Category

2010s Modern Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dancing On The Ceiling 1, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Howard Danelowitz
Located in Yardley, PA
The paintingi a visual interpretation of Rodgers & Hart 1930's popular song titled, "Dancing on the
Category

2010s Modern Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Sketching Wisconsin' original oil painting, Signed
By John Steuart Curry
Located in Milwaukee, WI
John Steuart Curry "Sketching Wisconsin," 1946 oil on canvas 31.13 x 28 inches, canvas 39.75 x
Category

1940s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Hart of Mine, Deer Art, Stag Art, Contemporary Animal Art, Bright Scottish Art
By Sophie Harden
Located in Deddington, GB
Hart of mine is an original oil painting by Sophie Harden. Contrasted blues and fawns on a coral
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Outside the Synagogue Russian Judaica Oil Painting
By Emmanuel Snitkovsky
Located in Surfside, FL
Snitkovsky have exhibited a selection of eight large Judaic paintings at the Chabad Chassidic Art Institute
Category

1980s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board

Conjuring Spirits (Jungle Drums)
By Thomas Hart Benton
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Dynamic jungle drummer scene by unknown NYC American artist. Oil on canvas measuring 20 x 26 inches
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hoeing Cotton
By Thomas Hart Benton
Located in Palm Desert, CA
“Hoeing Cotton” is an oil on tin painting by Thomas Hart Benton, painted in 1932. The painting size
Category

Early 20th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

“A View near Harting, Sussex”
By Henry John Kinnaird
Located in Southampton, NY
. Provenance: A Sarasota, Florida collector. Henry John Kinnaird British, (1861-1929) “A View near Harting
Category

Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Watercolor

Crimson Labyrinth
Located in San Francisco, CA
This painting is composed of oil/and or acrylic paint with collage on canvas. The painting's collage
Category

1980s Other Art Style Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paper, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Crimson Labyrinth
Crimson Labyrinth
H 30.25 in W 36.25 in D 1.5 in
Nature's Beauty
By Julie Hart Beers
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
artists James McDougal Hart and William Hart and grew up in Albany, New York. Her school record has not
Category

1870s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Clown, Modernist Oil Painting on Board WPA Artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
, reveals the influence of Social Realists like Thomas Hart Benton. Apparent, too, is Kish's interest in the
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

American Folk Art Five Flying Ducks Signed E.H. Hart
Located in South Burlington, VT
Ernie Hart completed a twenty five foot oil on canvas in his Florida studio which was donated to the The
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood

Berry's Bay (20.11.18) - Original Oil Painting
By Sally West
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What makes Sally West’s original oil paintings so recognizable is the combination of texture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Paris City Scene, Portrait Oil Painting WPA Era 1940s
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern Subject: French Paris Scene Medium: Oil Surface: Canvas Country: United States The
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Clown, Early 20th Century Playful Oil Painting on Board
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
, reveals the influence of Social Realists like Thomas Hart Benton. Apparent, too, is Kish's interest in the
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Flower Study 3 (9.9.16) - Original Oil Painting
By Sally West
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What makes Sally West’s original oil paintings so recognizable is the combination of texture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Natives For Blueys (16.11.16) - Original Oil Painting
By Sally West
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What makes Sally West’s original oil paintings so recognizable is the combination of texture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Flower Study 1 (16.5.17) - Original Oil Painting
By Sally West
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What makes Sally West’s original oil paintings so recognizable is the combination of texture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pittwater, Study 5 (27.11.15) - Original Oil Painting
By Sally West
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What makes Sally West’s original oil paintings so recognizable is the combination of texture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century marine seascape oil painting of shipping off Scarborough
By Hubert Thornley
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Hubert Thornley British, (exh. 1858 -1898) Fresh Breeze off Scarborough Oil on canvas, signed Image
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Lady, Oil on canvas, 18th English Century Painting
By George Romney
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas Image size: 22 x 20 inches (22.75 x 51 cm) Pierced gilt frame This half-length
Category

18th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Questions About Hart Oil Paintings
  • 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 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.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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.

  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 18, 2021
    The cost of an original oil painting has a very wide range. For emerging new artist could be in the lower end, ranging from the $500 to $10,000 depending on the size and subject matter, for the mid-career artists who are already established, their prices range in the thousands and hundreds of thousands of dollars and lastly the original oil painting art of very established and popular artists that could have auction records in the millions of dollars. In this category are some of the well known examples of the old master paintings and other contemporary artworks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    The name of the first artist to use oil paints isn't known. However, historians have traced the use of oils back to 7th-century Afghanistan. There, Buddhist artists used oil paintings to produce religious artworks. One of the first artists to be famous for their use of oil paints was Jan van Eyck, a Flemish artist who was active from 1422 to 1441. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of oil paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To identify an artist's oil painting signature, you can try photographing it with your smartphone and then conducting a reverse image search using a trusted search engine. You can also search for the name and consult trusted online resources to learn more about the artist. If these methods don't result in a successful identification, a certified art appraiser or art dealer may be able to assist you. Shop a range of oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.

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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.