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"Jamaican Scene 03.30.2021" contemporary abstract landscape oil painting, framed
By Nelson H. White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Jamaican Scene 03.30.2021" by Nelson H. White, is an abstraction of a landscape in Jamaica. One
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Monkey Island, Portland, Jamaica 03.23.2021" contemporary oil painting tropics
By Nelson H. White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Monkey Island, Portland, Jamaica 03.23.2021" by Nelson H. White, is a small scale oil painting of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Jamaica II
By Robert Bengtsson
Located in Long Island City, NY
An oil painting by Robert Bengtsson from 1966. An abstract expressionist style painting of
Category
1960s Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Huge topical Black History slavery painting Jamaica Morant Bay 1865 rebellion
Located in Norwich, GB
Uprising - a huge and incredibly powerful and topical painting by Jamaican master painter
Category
1960s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
H 37.01 in W 46.86 in D 1.97 in
'Caribbean Balcony', Post Impressionist Oil Still Life, Jamaica, West Indies
By Lloyd Van Pitterson
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Van Pitterson' for Lloyd H. Van Pitterson (Jamaican, 1926-1997) and created
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
top banana, colorful food theme oil painting
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
*ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet
Category
Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Navigator, bright color oil painting of figure, boats, water
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
*ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet
Category
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract 1962 - American sixties abstract art mixed media/oil painting
Located in London, GB
This superb abstract painting is by American abstract artist Roger Bruinekool. Painted in 1962 it
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil
High Wire, bright color oil painting circus theme, vertical composition
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
*ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet
Category
Early 2000s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 52.01 in W 20.01 in D 2.01 in
Beachside Accommodations - Abstract-Figurative Oil Painting with Blue and Yellow
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Parris Jaru's In My Arms is a 54 x 36 inches oil painting. The main colors are aqua blue, yellow
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Pigment
Brother's Keeper - Abstract Versus Figurative Oil Painting with Blue and Yellow
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Parris Jaru's Brother's Keeper is a 30 x 30 inches oil painting. The main colors are yellow, blue
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Pigment
H 30 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
The Hypnotist large oil painting multiple figures violet and green colors
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic
Category
2010s Outsider Art Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
The Slippery Crustacean, humorous, bright color oil painting of boy and lobster
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking
Category
2010s Outsider Art Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 20.01 in W 24.02 in D 0.99 in
Days of Delight - Abstract Versus Figurative Oil Painting with Aqua Blue Colors
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Parris Jaru's Days of Delight is a 44 x 20 inches oil painting. The main color is aqua blue. The
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Pigment
H 44 in W 20 in D 1.5 in
Alstroemeria Yellow Lilys In The Basket large oil painting
By Rafael Saldarriaga
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Alstroemeria Yellow Lilys Still Life oil painting.
RAFAEL SALDARRIAGA was born in Medellin
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 48 in W 48 in D 2 in
The Party Frock - British 1940's art female child portrait oil painting exhib RA
By Dod Procter
Located in London, GB
This charming British portrait oil painting is by female artist Dod Procter. It was painted in 1949
Category
1940s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
white mink, oil painting of urban scene, w snow, music reference in shadow
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
*ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting "Italian Street Scene" by Elizabeth R. Withington
Located in Norton, MA
Oil Painting "Italian Street Scene" by Elizabeth R. Withington
The Artist:
Elizabeth Rupp
Category
Early 20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
In My Arms - Abstract Versus Figurative Oil Painting with Blue and Rust Colors
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Parris Jaru's In My Arms is a 30 x 24 inches oil painting. The main colors are aqua blue, yellow
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Pigment, Resin
H 30 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
Oil Landscape of Cape Cod Massachusetts
By Aldro Thompson Hibbard
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
Massachusetts and summering in Jamaica, Vermont. Trained at the Boston Museum School, Hibbard carried forth the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Pair of Vera Alabaster 'Russian' Original Folk Art Oil Paintings on Canvas
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of oil paintings on canvas are done by the well known portrait and landscape Russian
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 25.5 in W 19.5 in D 1 in
The Other Mask - Surrealist Figurative Painting
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Parris Jaru's The Other Mask is a 12 x 9 inches surrealist oil painting. The main color is blue. A
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Red Winter, colorful double portrait oil on canvas
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil on canvas
*ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 24.02 in W 20.01 in D 2.01 in
Spring Path, American Impressionist Landscape, Oil on Canvas
By Albert Van Nesse Greene
Located in Doylestown, PA
American painter Albert Van Nesse Greene. The painting is a 16" x 20" oil on canvas, framed in a 22K gold
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 22.5 in W 26.5 in D 2 in
A Place to Hide - Surrealist Figurative Painting
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Parris Jaru's A Place to Hide is a 9 x 12 inches oil painting representing surrealist animals. The
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ambushed in Africa - Expressionist Figurative Painting
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Parris Jaru's Ambushed in Africa is a 26 x 36 inches expressionist figurative oil paint
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Pigment, Oil, Mixed Media
Head Full of Air - Surrealist Blue Painting
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Parris Jaru's Head Full of Air is a 9 x 8 inches surrealist oil painting. The main color is blue. A
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Reflections, American Impressionist Landscape by Stream, Oil on Canvas
By Albert Van Nesse Greene
Located in Doylestown, PA
painting is a 13" x 16" oil on canvas, framed in a white gold reproduction frame, signed and dated "A V
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Conversation, American Impressionist Landscape with Figures, Oil on Canvas
By Albert Van Nesse Greene
Located in Doylestown, PA
Impressionist painter Albert Van Nesse Greene.
The painting is a 10" x 12.5" oil on canvas, in 22K reproduction
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Nature Girl, colorful surrealist bird woman painting
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fantasies. His whimsical works are alive
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Creek, Winter, American Impressionist Winter Landscape, Oil on Board
By Albert Van Nesse Greene
Located in Doylestown, PA
Greene.
The painting is a 12" x 13.75" oil on board, framed, and signed "A V Greene" in the lower right
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Autumn on Canal, American Impressionist Landscape, Oil on Board, Signed
By Albert Van Nesse Greene
Located in Doylestown, PA
Greene.
The painting is a 8" x 10" oil on board, framed, and signed "A V Greene" in the lower right
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Octopus Huggs - Surrealist Blue and Yellow Figurative Painting
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Parris Jaru's Octopus Huggs is a 8 x 9 inches surrealist oil painting. The main colors are blue and
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 8 in W 9 in D 0.125 in
International Farmer - Surrealist Figurative Painting with Blue Colors
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Parris Jaru's International Farmer is a 9 x 12 inches surrealist oil painting. The main color is
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 9 in W 12 in D 0.125 in
The Last Time I Saw It - Surrealist Figurative Painting
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Parris Jaru's The Last Time I Saw It is a 16 x 11-inch surrealist oil painting. The primary colors
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Song for Goya, colorful musical theme painting
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
*ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet
Category
2010s American Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Coast Guard Cutter with Cannons Spanish-American War Maritime Original Oil
Located in Soquel, CA
Turn of 20th Century Spanish-American War Coast Guard Cutter with Cannons Original Oil Painting
A
Category
Early 1900s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Stretcher Bars, Linen
H 27.75 in W 47.38 in D 1 in
Walking the Continuous Path - Expressionistic Painting with Horses
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Parris Jaru's Walking the Continuous Path is a 48 x 34 inches abstract oil paint. The main colors
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Pigment
H 48 in W 34 in D 1.5 in
Winter Quarry River House, American Impressionist Snowy Landscape, Oil on Canvas
By Albert Van Nesse Greene
Located in Doylestown, PA
, painted by American artist Albert Van Nesse Greene. The painting is a 32" x 34" oil on canvas, framed in a
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Trip Wire - Abstract Painting with Brown, Yellow and Blue Colors
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Trip Wire is a 48 x 34-inch oil painting. The primary colors are blue and brown. A thick impasto of
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Pigment
H 48 in W 34 in D 1.5 in
Appropriate Measure - Poetry Painting with Poem by the Artist
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Parris Jaru's A Drop in the Pond is a 28 x 30 inches oil painting representing a poem laid on a
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Pigment
H 48 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
The Joy of Spring, American Impressionist Landscape, Farm Scene, Oil on Canvas
By Albert Van Nesse Greene
Located in Doylestown, PA
painter Albert Van Nesse Greene. The painting is a 18.25" x 22.25" oil on canvas, framed in a 22K gold
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Building Babylon - Abstract Painting with Brown, Yellow and Blue Colors
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Parris Jaru's Building Babylon is a 48 x 36 inches oil painting. The main colors are blue, yellow
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Pigment
H 48 in W 36 in D 1.5 in
The Great Emancipation - Abstract Painting with Yellow and Brown Colors
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Parris Jaru's The Great Emancipation is a 48 x 36 inches oil painting. The main colors are yellow
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Pigment
H 48 in W 36 in D 1.5 in
Apache Revolution - Poetry Painting With Photograph of Geronimo From 1886
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Parris Jaru's Apache Revolution is a 20 x 16 inches oil painting. The surface is defined by a thick
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Pigment
Cooped Up, colorful painting of cats and birds in birdcage
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fantasies. His whimsical works are alive
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Valley of Dancers - Expressionist Figurative Painting in Black and Blue
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Parris Jaru's The Valley of Dancers is a 9.5 x 8 inches expressionist oil painting. The main colors
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 9.5 in W 8 in D 0.125 in
"Evening Barn" Serene Painting of a Barn on a Hillside Landscape
By John Brandon Sills
Located in Baltimore, MD
and its stylistic appearance from Barbizon and Impressionist painting. Being a classically trained
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Shaped by the Elements - Poetry Painting with Poem by the Artist
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Parris Jaru's Shaped by the Elements is a 60 x 39 inches oil painting representing a poem laid on a
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Pigment
H 39 in W 60 in D 1.5 in
His and Her's - Expressionist Figurative Painting of an African American Couple
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Parris Jaru's His and Her's is a 40 x 36 inches oil painting representing an African American young
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Canvas, Oil, Pigment
H 40 in W 36 in D 1.5 in
I Swallowed a Gold Fish - Surrealist Figurative Painting with Yellow and Green
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Parris Jaru's I Swallowed a Gold Fish is a 9 x 12 inches surrealist oil painting representing a dog
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 12 in W 9 in D 0.125 in
Black and White - Painting with Graffiti and Poetry on Thick Impasto
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Parris Jaru's Black and White is a 18 x 15 inches oil painting. The surface is defined by a thick
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Pigment
H 18 in W 15 in D 1 in
Gun Control - Surrealist Yellow and Black Painting of a Duck, Dog, and Gun
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Parris Jaru's Gun Control is a 9 x 12-inch surrealist oil painting representing a dog, a duck, and
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 9 in W 12 in D 0.125 in
The Squares that Define - Abstract Versus Figurative Painting in Blue and Yellow
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Parris Jaru's The Squares that Define is a 48 x 34-inch abstract oil paint, with bright yellow
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Pigment
The Skin I'm In - Expressionist Figurative Painting of a Young Woman
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Parris Jaru's The Skin I am In is a 34 x 35 inches expressionist oil paintings representing a young
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Canvas, Oil, Pigment
H 34 in W 35 in D 1.5 in
A Link To the World - Expressionist Figurative Painting of Nude Female Figure
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Parris Jaru's A Link To the World is a 36 x 24-inch expressionist oil paint representing a nude
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Pigment, Oil, Mixed Media
H 36 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
A Drop in the Pond - Poetry Painting with Inscriptions and Poem by the Artist
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Parris Jaru's A Drop in the Pond is a 28 x 30 inches oil poetry painting with a poem laid on a blue
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Pigment
H 28 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
Obvious Reasons - Abstract Versus Figurative Painting with Aqua Blue Colors
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Parris Jaru's Obvious Reasons is a 24 x 20 inches oil painting. The main colors are yellow, blue
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Resin, Pigment
H 44 in W 20 in D 1.5 in
Second Thought - Abstract Versus Figurative Painting with Aqua Blue Colors
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Parris Jaru's Second Thought is a 24 x 18 inches oil painting. The main colors are yellow, blue and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Pigment, Resin
H 24 in W 18 in D 1.5 in
Judy, Oil on Panel, Folk Art, Last Photo of Judy Garland, Outsiders, Portraits
Located in Houston, TX
Jamaica I saw paintings by a school of untrained artists called the Intuitives. This led to me seeing work
Category
2010s Folk Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
H 20 in W 15 in D 0.13 in
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Jamaican Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of jamaican oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. Finding the perfect Impressionist, abstract or Surrealist examples of these works for your space is difficult — today, we have a vast range of variations and more on offer. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the jamaican oil paintings on 1stDibs that include elements of brown, black, gray, blue and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Stephen Basso, Parris Jaru, Rafael Saldarriaga, Aldro Thompson Hibbard and Phillip Thomas are consistently popular. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much are Jamaican Oil Paintings?
The average selling price for jamaican oil paintings we offer is $4,000, while they’re typically $265 on the low end and $170,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right paintings for You
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.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel. Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by popular artists and more today.
Questions About Jamaican Oil Paintings
- 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 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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.
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