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"A Little Longer, " Oil Painting
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
Karen Offutt's "A Little Longer" is an original, handmade painting that depicts a feminine figure
Category
2010s Photorealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ruth in the fields of Pharaoh, 19th Century Large Antique Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Jacksonville, FL
London, where he honed his skills and developed his distinctive style.
One of Long’s oil paintings on
Category
19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Gary Long (b.1945) - Framed Contemporary Oil, At the Gateway
By Gary Long
Located in Corsham, GB
An atmospheric oil painting of a country landscape at sunset, with an open gateway leading through
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Long Hair, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, people, contemporary, oil painting, blackLong HairMatson AmbroiseOil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Signed American Surreal Exhibited Beach Scene "Femininity" Oil Painting
By Harry Long
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist oil painting by Harry Lane. Oil on canvas, circa 1940. Signed
Category
1940s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Long Island, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, panoramic, seascape, realism, oil painting, blueLong IslandOlena NabilskyOil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Long View, " Oil painting
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer's (US based) "Long View," is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a cliff
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Long Stay (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
By Joseph Broghammer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Joseph Broghammer
The Long Stay (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
Oil on Canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
The Long Cut, Oil Painting
By Jesse Aldana
Located in San Francisco, CA
, landscape, realism, oil painting, greenThe Long CutJesse AldanaOil painting on stretched
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Long Way Home, Oil Painting
By Jenn Williamson
Located in San Francisco, CA
, West Coast, oilpaint, panoramic, seascape, realism, oil painting, beigeLong Way Home
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Matilda Wetherall Smoking a Cigarette - British Victorian Portrait oil painting
By Edwin Longsden Long
Located in London, GB
This intriguing circular oil portrait painting is by noted British artist Sir Edwin Long RA
Category
19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"The Days are Long" Coastal Oil Painting
By Laura Browning
Located in Westport, CT
This representational blue coastal oil painting by artist Laura Browning features a close-up
Category
2010s Naturalistic Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Long Shadow, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Richard Szkutnik
Located in Yardley, PA
original en plein air Colorado landscape paint in contemporary impressionism style :: Painting
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"The Voice from the Mountains, " Oil on Canvas - Figurative Chinese Painting
Located in Houston, TX
contingent with others in the world.
Yang Jin Long
"The Voice from the Mountains"
1993 – 1996
Oil on Canvas
Category
1990s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
long brown dress, Painting, Oil on Paper
By Benjamin Carrivick
Located in Yardley, PA
Painted in 2021 The painting is mounted :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Long View, Painting, Oil on Other
By Richard Szkutnik
Located in Yardley, PA
Original en plein air oil on panel paint in New Mexico :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"A Long Day's Work", Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Dianne L. Massey Dunbar's (US based) "A Long Day's Work" is an original, handmade oil painting
Category
2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The long-awaited spring, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
metals processing. Alex is working with an oil on canvas or with a water paint on paper, Most of his
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Long Summer Day, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Richard Szkutnik
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Summer painting oil on panel :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Cascading" oil painting, female nude, long hair
By Lauren Rinaldi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This female nude piece titled "Cascading is an original artwork made from oil on panel by Lauren
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
The Long Days Are Over, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Steven Miller
Located in Yardley, PA
Abstract Oil On Canvas Inspired By Natural, Life Observations, Color Theory And Dreams. My Abstract
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
long red and brown dress, Painting, Oil on Paper
By Benjamin Carrivick
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil painting painted in 2021 :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Painting of the Irish Sea Coastline by British Post-War & Contemporary Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Painting of the Irish Sea Coastline by British Post-War & Contemporary Artist, David Long UWS. The
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Marinescape with Boat Long Island NYC Oil Painting
By Boris Vassiloff
Located in Surfside, FL
on Long Island. The Sea Cliff community knew Vassiloff's work very well as he had participated in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Ray Simonini, "Long Horn" 12x24 Bull Portrait Oil Painting
By Ray Simonini
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This painting by artist Ray Simonini titled "Long Horn" is a 12x24 oil painting on canvas featuring
Category
2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Migration Long Awaken, Oil Painting, Landscape, Abstract, skyscape, love
Located in Deddington, GB
, oil painting, watercolour on paper and canvas, her varied work is seamlessly united by a distinct flow
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 39.38 in W 63.78 in D 0.79 in
Hospitalities Long Past, 1940s Oil Painting of Store Front
By Clarence Holbrook Carter
Located in Beachwood, OH
Clarence Holbrook Carter (American, 1904-2000)
Hospitalities Long Past, 1941
Oil on canvas
Signed
Category
1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Long Road Ahead - Original Oil on canvas painting by Catherine Colosimo
By Catherine Colosimo
Located in Montreal, Quebec
-- Artwork comes with the certificate of authenticity
-- Artwork is signed by the artist Catherine Colosimo
-- Artwork comes with a premium quality frame
Category
2010s Pop Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rare Jewish Yemenite Family Oil Painting Israeli Judaica Itamar Siani
By Itamar Siani
Located in Surfside, FL
a ten-meter long oil painting depicting the immigration of the Yemenite Jews, which he worked on for
Category
1970s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting by Norman Prescott Davies "The Long Way Home"
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Norman Prescott Davies "The Long Way Home" 1862 - 1915 Painter of classical
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 23 in W 19 in D 3 in
Igor Stravinsky Oil Painting by Peter Long
Located in London, Lambeth
Very interesting oil painting of Igor Stravinsky Russian composer, pianist and conductor, later of
Category
Late 20th Century Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Ray Simonini, "Dante" 24x24 Long Horn Bull Oil Painting on Canvas
By Ray Simonini
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This painting by artist Ray Simonini titled "Dante" is a 24x24 oil painting on canvas featuring a
Category
2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Just as long as I can get to kiss, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Gugi Goo
Located in Yardley, PA
quality canvas. In order to protect it, your painting will be prepared with great care for shipping
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Long Garden, Trevor Waugh, Original Contemporary Oil Painting on Board
By Trevor Waugh
Located in Deddington, GB
The Long Garden, Trevor Waugh
Original Contemporary Oil Painting
Size Unframed: H 40.64 cm (16
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Antique American School Modernist Long Island Hamptons Beach Scene Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Oil on canvasboard. Framed.
Category
1940s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21 in W 25 in D 2 in
ANTIQUE SCOTTISH OIL PAINTING - CATTLE WALKING THE MOUNTAIN PATH - LOCH LONG
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Scottish School, circa 1900
Title: Loch Long
Medium: oil painting on canvas
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Long Break in Suffolk - contemporary landscape countryside fields oil painting
By Glynne James
Located in London, GB
Working with oil paint on canvases of all different shapes and sizes, this temporal approach to the
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 18.12 in W 60.04 in D 1.58 in
"Long Beach, Sag Harbor 11.09.2020 2020" Hamptons beach seascape oil painting
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A plein air landscape of a "Foster's Memorial Beach" aka "Long Beach" in Long Island's famous
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"That Was a Long Way to Go" Contemporary Original Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Roselle Park, NJ
This oil painting on canvas straddles the line between narrative and non-narrative. I want it to be
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Mid Century Modern Winter Landscape Framed Oil Painting - The Long Road
Located in Bristol, GB
THE LONG ROAD
Size: 52 x 60cm (including frame)
Oil on Canvas
A wonderfully executed sombre oil
Category
1930s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Modern Abstract Long Oil on Canvas Figural Painting
Located in East Hampton, NY
Unknown artist and unsigned, this wonderful vintage oil on canvas in rectangle long form displays
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Pride and Joy - Long Abstract Landscape Oil Painting with Dark Colors
By Andrei Petrov
Located in New York, NY
Andrei Petrov's "Pride and Joy" is a 12 x 48 inch abstract landscape painting on canvas. The main
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
H 12 in W 48 in D 2 in
Abstract Painting, "The Long Goodbye"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original abstract painting on canvas by Southern California artist, Daniel
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Contemplation" Coastal Oil Painting
By Laura Browning
Located in Westport, CT
This blue coastal oil painting by artist Laura Browning features a cropped view of open water as
Category
2010s Naturalistic Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Long Beach" 2015 contemporary plein air oil painting Hamptons, Sag Harbor NY
By Marc Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Long Beach, also known as Foster's Memorial Beach in Sag Harbor, New York. Dalessio captures the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Sunset In Mecox Bay Signed Hamptons Long Island Beach Scene Large Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive large American modernist beach scene by Barbara J. Sussman. Oil on canvas. Framed
Category
1960s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 36.5 in W 36.5 in D 2 in
Peeping Tom - Long Abstract Landscape Oil Painting with Orange and Rust Colors
By Andrei Petrov
Located in New York, NY
Andrei Petrov's "Peeping Tom" is a 12 x 48 inch abstract landscape painting on canvas. The main
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Wood Panel
Moonscape Sedona, Landscape
Located in Rockport, MA
landscape painting, both en plein air and inspired by his travel photographs.
Today, Long divides his time
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dahl Taylor, "Waiting for a Chance-a-long", 24x36 Sailing Maritime Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Waiting for a Chance", is a 24x36 oil painting on canvas by artist Dahl Taylor
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled 5
Located in San Luis Obispo, CA
The human element in nature is a connecting thread in Jeffrey Long’s broad swathe of paintings done
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Roses and Long Pears -contemporary still-life colourful table oil painting
By Ania Pieniazek
Located in London, GB
Of Polish descent and now living in London, Ania Pieniazek creates bold, bright art full of everyday joy and pleasure. Influenced by Gustav Klimt, Paul Gauguin and Zbyslaw Marek Mac...
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Grief, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Eva Hoffmann
Located in Yardley, PA
because of the drying process. Old master technic with quality oil paint on canvas :: Painting :: Realism
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Body, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, neutral, oilpaint, contemporary, nudes, contemporary, oil painting, beigeBodyMatson
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Free, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, hat, large, contemporary, oilpaint, nude, people, nudes, contemporary, oil painting, red
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Venus, Oil Painting
By Miranda Gamel
Located in San Francisco, CA
paintingVenusMiranda GamelOil painting on stretched canvasFinished edges
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abundance, Oil Painting
By Mandy Main
Located in San Francisco, CA
, clouds, trees, lake, atmospheric, sky, skyscape, water, oilpaint, nature, realism, oil painting, blue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abandoned Books
Located in San Luis Obispo, CA
Statement
The human element in nature is a connecting thread in Jeffrey Long’s broad swathe of paintings
Category
2010s American Modern Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled 6
Located in San Luis Obispo, CA
The human element in nature is a connecting thread in Jeffrey Long’s broad swathe of paintings done
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Under the Fig Tree
Located in San Luis Obispo, CA
The human element in nature is a connecting thread in Jeffrey Long’s broad swathe of paintings done
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sisters, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Two small girls at the sea. Alla prima oil painting with few final tuches when dry. Beach Paintings
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Long Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate long oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. There are many contemporary, abstract and modern versions of these works for sale. Making the right choice when shopping for a long oil painting may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right long oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, brown, black and blue. Creating a long oil painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Anastasia Pelias, Hunt Slonem, Nicholas Oberling, Garry Raymond - Pereira and Martha Rea Baker are consistently popular. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric.
How Much is a Long Oil Painting?
The average selling price for a long oil painting we offer is $4,123, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $3,250,000 for the highest priced.
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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 Long 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. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 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
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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