Question 1

What is abstract oil painting?

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

How do you maintain oil paintings?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How do I identify an oil painting?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

When was oil paint invented?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Who is the father of oil painting?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

How do I find the artist of an oil painting?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

How much are oil paintings worth?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

How can I tell if an oil painting is real?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

How do you know if an oil painting is valuable?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

How do I find an artist of oil paintings?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

Does sunlight affect oil paintings?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

How much do oil paintings cost?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Do oil paintings darken over time?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

What makes an oil painting valuable?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

Did Dali use oil paint?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

Can you use oil paint on wood?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

Where is the largest oil painting in the world?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

Is it necessary to varnish oil paintings?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Are oil paintings more valuable than paintings done in acrylic?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

How much is an original oil painting worth?

Accepted Answer

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Haystack Oil Painting

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist More Art

Suren NersisyanHaystacks, Oil Painting, 2019

1890s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Auguste Grass-MickWissous - French Impressionist Landscape near Paris Road Haystack Oil Painting, 1901

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Elena SokolovaThree haystacks, Painting, Oil on Canvas, 2018

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Elena SokolovaHaystacks in Westland, Painting, Oil on Canvas, 2020

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Elena SokolovaHaystacks in Westland 2021, Painting, Oil on Canvas, 2021

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

French SchoolHaystacks at Sunset Vintage French Impressionist Oil Painting

Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Suzanne CrochetHaystacks in Field, 1930's French Impressionist Oil Painting , c. 1930's

1890s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Bruce CraneAntique American Impressionist Signed Haystack Landscape Framed Oil Painting, 1900

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Viktor ButkoHaystack, 2019

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Abraham WalkowitzHaystacks, Unknown

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Huge French Impressionist Oil Painting - Haystacks at Sunset - Fine Landscape, c. 1930's

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Manuel BartholdHaystacks, circa 1910

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Kristen GarneauHaystacks, 2022

1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Edgars VintersHaystacks. 1984, cardboard, oil, 40x49.5 cm, 1984

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Martins KruminsHaystacks

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

British SchoolMID CENTURY SIGNED OIL PAINTING - MOODY DUSKY MUTED LANDSCAPE TREES & HAYSTACKS, Mid 20th Century

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Dante RondoCarmel Valley Haystacks - Landscape Painting - Oil On Canvas By Dante Rondo, 2018

1990s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Gyula Dudas"Haystacks" by Gyula Dudas, oil on canvas , 1999

Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Suzanne Crochet1930's French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Haystack under Tree Landscape , c. 1930's

Early 20th Century French Romantic Paintings

French Haystack Field Landscape Oil Painting Framed, Early 20th Century

19th Century Landscape Paintings

A. LockwoodA. Lockwood - 19th Century Oil, Haystacks at Sunset, Unknown

Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Paintings

French Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting With Haystacks, circa 1930's

1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Sergey SimakovLandscape with Haystacks, 1984

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Rupert AkerTriptych of Haystacks, Original Painting, Landscape, Cotswolds, Fields, 2024

1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Elliott Seabrooke'The Hayfield - Haystacks", circa 1935

Mid-20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Robert PerniauxHarvest, The Haystacks, Mid-Century Oil on Panel., 1952

1870s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings

Duncan CameronHaystacks in the Highlands, 1879

Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

French SchoolAntique French Impressionist Signed Oil Haystack at Sunset Shepherd & Sheep

1920s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

John Maclauchlan MilneHaystack with Resting Figures, 1920

1890s Barbizon School Landscape Paintings

Barbizon/Impressionism School Haystack Landscape

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Joseph Morris Henderson Harvest Time with Croft and Haystacks, 19th/early 20th century

Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Henri DuhemNeige - 19th Century Oil, Haystacks in Snowy Winter Landscape by Henri Duhem, 1902

Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

G. RhumontThe Harvest, Impressionist Haystack 19th Century, 19th century

Vintage 1950s American Paintings

New England Haystack by Wayne Morrell

Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

William Dennis"Haystack, Late Afternoon, " William Dennis, impressionist, 1900-10, landscape

Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

William Dennis"Sunlit Haystacks, " William Dennis, impressionist, 1900-1910, rural landscape

1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Harry (Emsley) Wood, Sr.Mid Century Arts and Craft Hills and Haystacks Landscape, 1948

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Lewis George FryLewis George Fry, Impressionist scene of A figure and haystacks

1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Arthur Diehl"Haystacks on the Marsh, " Arthur Diehl, American Impressionism Sunset Landscape, 1927

1890s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Suren Nersisyan
Haystacks, Oil Painting, 2019

Auguste Grass-Mick
Wissous - French Impressionist Landscape near Paris Road Haystack Oil Painting, 1901

Elena Sokolova
Three haystacks, Painting, Oil on Canvas, 2018

Elena Sokolova
Haystacks in Westland, Painting, Oil on Canvas, 2020

Elena Sokolova
Haystacks in Westland 2021, Painting, Oil on Canvas, 2021

French School
Haystacks at Sunset Vintage French Impressionist Oil Painting

Suzanne Crochet
Haystacks in Field, 1930's French Impressionist Oil Painting , c. 1930's

Bruce Crane
Antique American Impressionist Signed Haystack Landscape Framed Oil Painting, 1900

Viktor Butko
Haystack, 2019

Abraham Walkowitz
Haystacks, Unknown

Manuel Barthold
Haystacks, circa 1910

Kristen Garneau
Haystacks, 2022

Edgars Vinters
Haystacks. 1984, cardboard, oil, 40x49.5 cm, 1984

Martins Krumins
Haystacks

British School
MID CENTURY SIGNED OIL PAINTING - MOODY DUSKY MUTED LANDSCAPE TREES & HAYSTACKS, Mid 20th Century

Dante Rondo
Carmel Valley Haystacks - Landscape Painting - Oil On Canvas By Dante Rondo, 2018

Gyula Dudas
"Haystacks" by Gyula Dudas, oil on canvas , 1999

Suzanne Crochet
1930's French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Haystack under Tree Landscape , c. 1930's

A. Lockwood
A. Lockwood - 19th Century Oil, Haystacks at Sunset, Unknown

Sergey Simakov
Landscape with Haystacks, 1984

Rupert Aker
Triptych of Haystacks, Original Painting, Landscape, Cotswolds, Fields, 2024

Elliott Seabrooke
'The Hayfield - Haystacks", circa 1935

Robert Perniaux
Harvest, The Haystacks, Mid-Century Oil on Panel., 1952

Duncan Cameron
Haystacks in the Highlands, 1879

French School
Antique French Impressionist Signed Oil Haystack at Sunset Shepherd & Sheep

John Maclauchlan Milne
Haystack with Resting Figures, 1920

Joseph Morris Henderson
Harvest Time with Croft and Haystacks, 19th/early 20th century

Henri Duhem
Neige - 19th Century Oil, Haystacks in Snowy Winter Landscape by Henri Duhem, 1902

G. Rhumont
The Harvest, Impressionist Haystack 19th Century, 19th century

William Dennis
"Haystack, Late Afternoon, " William Dennis, impressionist, 1900-10, landscape

William Dennis
"Sunlit Haystacks, " William Dennis, impressionist, 1900-1910, rural landscape

Harry (Emsley) Wood, Sr.
Mid Century Arts and Craft Hills and Haystacks Landscape, 1948

Lewis George Fry
Lewis George Fry, Impressionist scene of A figure and haystacks

Arthur Diehl
"Haystacks on the Marsh, " Arthur Diehl, American Impressionism Sunset Landscape, 1927

Charlotte Wahlström
Haystack by Swedish Female Artist Charlotte Wahlström. Compare with Claude Monet, c. 1895

Kent Sullivan
Cedar Point, Oil Painting, 2020

James Wright
Farm Scene with Haystacks in the English Countryside by Realist Landscape Artist, 1990 Circa

Pauline Vallayer-Moutet
Pauline Vallayer Moutet (Act. 19th/20thC) 1898 Haystack French Impressionist O/p, 1898

Gayle Fitzpatrick
Down to the Sea, Painting, Oil on Canvas, 2018

Early 20th Century French School
Geese Admiring a Painting - Early 20th Century French Antique Oil Painting, c.1920

Oksana Kalenyuk
Morning, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang, 2021

Ivan Shapoval
Distance, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang, 1993

Ivan Shapoval
Intercession Church, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang, 2011

Oksana Kalenyuk
Village, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang, 2014

Alex Kalenyuk
Settlement, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang, 2006

Boris Serdyuk
Church Yard, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang, 2020

Oksana Kalenyuk
Month Night, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang, 2021

Oksana Kalenyuk
Winter Night, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang, 2021

Joseph Thors
19th Century landscape oil painting of figures harvesting, C1880

Alex Kalenyuk
Sunny Day, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang, 2017

Alex Kalenyuk
By Evening, Landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang, 2023

Alex Kalenyuk
The Village, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang, 2020

Oksana Kalenyuk
Morning Frosty down, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang, 2021

Amy Florence
"White Horse at Dusk, Tuscany" contemporary impressionist pastoral oil painting, 2024

Alex Kalenyuk
Autumn Day, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang, 2023