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Sunrise in the Catskills Huge Oil Painting
By (After) Thomas Cole
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sunrise in the Catskills
after the earlier painting by Thomas Cole (American 1801-1848)
Oil
Category
Late 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
HUGE OIL PAINTING MARITIME SHIP MASTER PIECE 20th CENTURY NICE GOLD GILT FRAME
Located in Ferndown, GB
HUGE OIL PAINTING MARITIME SHIP MASTER PIECE 20th CENTURY
FINE RARE MARTINE PAINTING ORIGINAL
Category
19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bengal Tiger Huge Oil Painting on Canvas after George Stubbs
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
framed: 26 x 50 inches
Stunning oil painting on canvas, painted on a huge scale (the frame measures 26 x
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge Oil Painting "Jeu D'enfant" Colorful Vibrant Abstract Geometric
By Richard Hennessy
Located in Surfside, FL
, after which he began his career as a fine artist. His early paintings were quickly admired and
Category
1970s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fine 18th Century English Portrait of Aristocratic Gentleman Huge Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of an Aristocratic English Gentleman
circle of Thomas Hudson (British (1701-1779)
oil on
Category
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 53.5 in W 45 in
HUGE OIL PAINTING by SALVATORE COLACICCO (NAVY ADMIRALTY 20th CENTURY PIECE
Located in Ferndown, GB
OIL PAINTING LARGE SALVATORE COLACICCO (NAVY ADMIRALTY 20th CENTURY
Very good condition for age
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Victorian School Boys in Top Hats, Signed Original Huge Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The School Boys
by Maria Tort Xirau (Catalan, 1924-2018)
signed lower corner
oil painting on canvas
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 29 in W 40 in D 1 in
Huge Oil Painting 'Lanternes D'amore' by Michel Henry French Modernist
By Michel Henry
Located in Surfside, FL
Label verso from Wally Findlay Galleries. unframed 57.25X44.25 with frame 60.75X48
Michel-Henry was born in Langres in 1928 and has shown strong passion for drawing since his chil...
Category
20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 60.75 in W 48 in D 3 in
1980’s French Surrealist Huge Oil Painting Nude Sculpture in Green Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tristan Fabris, 1980’s French Surrealist painter
Abstract Surrealist Figurative nude work
oil on
Category
1980s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
SWEDISH MID 20TH CENTURY HUGE OIL PAINTING - FIGURE DRINKING AT BISTRO TABLE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: oil painting on canvas, framed
Size: framed: 35.5 x 45 inches
painting: 29.5 x 39.5
Category
20th Century Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Yellow and Grey Abstract Huge Oil Painting on Canvas Cubist Expressionist work
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Yellow and Grey Abstract Oil Painting
By German artist 'P. Finke', 20th Century
Signed by the
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 40 in W 32 in D 1 in
C. 1900 FRENCH BELLE EPOQUE HUGE OIL PAINTING - ELEGANT LADIES BOATING ON LAKE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Elegants on the Lake"
French School, circa 1900
oil painting on canvas, framed
painting: 89cm x
Category
Early 20th Century Rococo Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 39.77 in W 43.71 in D 0.4 in
English Civil War Period Street View under Moonlight Huge Oil Painting on Canvas
By Frank Hider
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The English Civil War
by Frank Hider (British, 1861-1933)
signed oil painting on canvas, framed
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
No Reserve
H 30 in W 48.5 in D 1 in
Delirium, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Ansgar Dressler
Located in Yardley, PA
Huge oil painting in mix of green, blue, yellow, and red that seem to vibrate leaving a blur as if
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Very Large 20th Century French Impressionist Oil St. Tropez Coastline Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
, beautiful garden terrace with flowers
Medium: oil painting on board, framed
framed: 29.5 x 51 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge 18th Century English Oil Aristocratic Portrait of a Gentleman Standing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of an Aristocratic Gentleman
British artist, first half 18th century
oil on canvas
Category
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Huge French Surrealist Fantasy Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Josyne Gallet, French signed and dated 1994
Title: 'Cascade Solaire'
Medium: oil
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge Colourful Expressionist Abstract Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Huge Colourful Abstract, Signed Oil Painting
Finnish School, 20th Century
Signed by the artist on
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstract Nude Lady with Dali Style Moustache Very Large French Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Lady with the Moustache
French School, late 20th century
signed oil painting on canvas
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Huge British Abstract Oil Painting - Amazing Colors
By Isaiah Gerard Calleja
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Superb original British abstract oil painting, from the 1980's period.
The painting is by the
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 60.5 in W 48.5 in D 1 in
Huge French Surrealist Fantasy Oil Painting Floating Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas: 39.5 x 33 inches
Provenance: private collection, France
Category
20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Huge American Abstract Expressionist "Kaleidoscope" Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed verso.
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 58 in W 34 in D 2 in
Huge French Surrealist Fantasy Oil Painting Floating Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Josyne Gallet
Title: Floating Figure
Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed
Category
20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge Spanish Landscape Oil Painting Mirador Sorrel Valley
By Pablo Cano
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: signed oil painting on canvas, unframed.
Size:
canvas: 23.75 x 28.75 inches
Provenance: private
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 23.75 in W 28.75 in D 1 in
Huge Spanish/ French Oil Painting - Baby blue couple
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Dancers
by Maria Tort Xirau (Catalan, 1924-2018)
signed lower corner
dated 1999
oil painting on
Category
1990s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
‘Sun 2’ Huge British Abstract Oil Painting Expressionist Composition
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Striking abstract oil painting on a huge square board. This fabulous colourful abstract depicts a sunrise
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
‘Sun 1’ British Huge Abstract Oil Painting Expressionist Composition
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Striking abstract oil painting on a huge square board. This fabulous colourful abstract depicts a sunrise
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Memphis Tennessee Signed Huge Exhibited Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract expressionist oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Sleep' Huge French Abstract Portrait, Original Oil Painting Signed
By Élisabeth Dujarric de La Rivière
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sleep, Huge French Abstract Portrait, Original Oil Painting Signed
By French artist Elisabeth
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge Colourful Male Portrait Geometric Cubist Original Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Huge Colourful Male Portrait, Geometric, Cubist Original Oil Painting
By European schooled artist
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge French Surrealist Fantasy Oil Painting Carnival Figures Colorful
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: signed verso, dated 1999
Title: Carnival Figures
Medium: signed oil painting on
Category
20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge French Surrealist Fantasy Oil Painting Floating Figures, signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: signed verso, oil painting on canvas, unframed.
canvas: 32 x 45.75 inches
Provenance: private
Category
20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
1960's Huge Modernist Oil Painting The Cock Fight
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Cock Fight
French School, circa 1960's period
oil on board, framed
framed: 25 x 48.75 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge Spanish/ French Oil Painting Girl Seated in Chair
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
1991
oil painting on canvas, framed
canvas: 47 x 37.5 inches
framed: 37 x 25 inches
Very good
Category
1990s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Huge French Modernist Figurative Portrait, Original Oil Painting Signed
By Élisabeth Dujarric de La Rivière
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Lost, Abstract Portrait, Original Oil Painting, Signed
By French artist Elisabeth Dujarric, b.1930
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge French Abstract Oil Painting Cubist Composition Muted Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: oil on canvas, unframed
Size:
canvas: 39 x 29.5 inches
Provenance: private collection, France
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 39.5 in W 29 in D 1 in
Reflections Huge Original Oil Painting by Photorealist Mark Schiff
By Mark Schiff
Located in Boca Raton, FL
viewer realize that it is in fact not a photo, but rather an oil painting.
Photorealism can also refer to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 60 in W 48 in D 2 in
Classical Maidens Eastern Landscape Huge British Surrealist Oil Painting
By Richard Turner
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sweet Breeze of Evening
by Richard Turner, British 1940-2013
signed and dated verso, 2009
oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Huge Traditional Oil Painting Soldiers on Horseback Lakeland Landscape signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, framed.
framed: 31.75 x 43.75 inches
canvas: 25 x 37 inches
Category
20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordes Provence Huge French Original Contemporary Oil Painting Signed Dated
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Gordes, Provence
signed oil painting on board, framed
inscribed verso and dated 2005
framed: 28 x
Category
Early 2000s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Arabian White Horse prancing in Landscape, huge original oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Arabian Horse in Landscape
British School, late 20th century
oil on canvas, framed
canvas: 25.5 x
Category
20th Century Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge Antique American School Abstract Expressionist Original NYC Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. No signature found. Framing is
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 28 in W 47 in D 2 in
Huge French Modernist Oil Kissing Couple Abstract Figures, signed painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
with green, beige, brown, yellow, golden colors.
Medium: oil on canvas, unframed
Painting: 52 x 39.5
Category
1980s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
HUGE RUSSIAN SURREALIST ABSTRACT FIGURATIVE OIL PAINTING - SIGNED & DATED 2001
By Russian School
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
figurative group
Medium: oil painting on canvas signed
Size: painting: 24 x 29.75 inches
Provenance
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Anguish' Huge French 20thC. Modernist Portrait Original Oil Painting Signed
By Élisabeth Dujarric de La Rivière
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Anguish, Huge French Abstract Portrait, Original Oil Painting Signed
By French artist Elisabeth
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge Contemporary Oil Painting Nude Lady against Red Background signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Nude Model
European School, contemporary
signed oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 39 x 39 inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Huge French Modernist Oil Painting Figurative Group Amazing Bold Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
, painted with amazing colors.
Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed.
canvas: 39.75 x 30 inches
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 39.75 in W 30 in D 1 in
Huge Spanish/ French Oil Painting Beautiful Blue Coastline Seascape & Houses
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Blue Sea
by Maria Tort Xirau (Catalan, 1924-2018)
signed lower corner
oil painting on canvas
Category
1990s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Huge Mid 20th Century French Oil Painting Two Figures Entwined
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Figures Entwined
by Joel Lacroix (French mid 20th century)
signed and dated verso
oil on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Huge Victorian Scottish Oil Painting Highland Cattle Brooding Scottish Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Highland Cattle
by J. Henry, Scottish late 19th century
oil on canvas, framed in highly ornate
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
No Reserve
H 48 in W 49.5 in D 1 in
Huge 1970s Parisian Nude Portrait Modernist Original Oil Painting Signed
By Élisabeth Dujarric de La Rivière
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
1970s Parisian Nude Portrait, Abstract, Original Oil Painting, Signed
By French artist Elisabeth
Category
1970s Abstract Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge 1960's European Still Life Burst of Color Flowers in Vase
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
European School, circa 1960's
signed lower left corner
Still Life of Flowers, Burst of Color
oil on
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 32 in W 24 in D 1 in
Sun Scorched Provence Landscape Huge Post Impressionist Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Provence Landscape
by Michel Kritz (French 1925-1994)
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 24 x 32
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Huge Antique French Rococo Oil Painting Mythological Lovers in Landscape
By French Rococo
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Hunter
French School, late 19th century
oil painting on canvas, framed
framed size: 32 x 42
Category
Late 19th Century Rococo Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Locked in Love Huge French Modernist Original Oil Painting, Signed
By Élisabeth Dujarric de La Rivière
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Locked in Love, Abstract Portrait, Original Oil Painting, Signed
By French artist Elisabeth
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Village in Mountaintop Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Mountain Top Village
by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
signed
oil painting on canvas, framed
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Huge MultiColoured French Abstract Cubist Figures Dancing Original Oil Painting
By Akos Biro
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Multi-Coloured French Abstract, Figures Dancing, Original Oil Painting
By Akos Biro (Hungarian
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge Impressionist Oil Painting Country Garden with Gates Abundant Flowers
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Gates at Dawn
very large modern oil painting on canvas
36 x 48 inches
dates to circa 2000
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 36 in W 48 in D 1 in
Huge French Impressionist Oil Painting - Haystacks at Sunset - Fine Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
- most likely an exhibition work canvas - Impressionist oil painting from the first half of the 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 35 in W 45 in D 1 in
"MOVE ALONG" CATTLE IN WEST TEXAS. WESTERN COWBOY, COWS, HORSES, MOUNTAINS
Located in San Antonio, TX
Lester Hughes
(1938-2021)
El Paso Artist
Image Size: 15 x 30
Frame Size: 21 x 36
Medium: Oil
"Move
Category
1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract, landscape and still-life paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs. Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
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Questions About Huge Oil Painting
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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. - How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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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Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.
- Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 18, 2021The 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, 2024The 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, 2023To 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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