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Wapping Group of Artists by the Thames - Mid 20th Century Oil by Donald Blake
By Frederick Donald Blake
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
Wapping Group of Artists by the Thames - Mid 20th Century Oil by Donald Blake
Frederick Donald
Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 1.23 in
Donald Gray Midgely (1918-1995) - Framed Oil, Street in Robin Hood's Bay
Located in Corsham, GB
A spectacular oil by Donald Gray Midgely, depicting an idyllic street in the Coastal village of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Daniel, 1945 Oil on Canvas by Donald Gooch
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Donald Burnette Gooch (American, 1907 - 1985)'
Signed: Gooch '45 (Lower, Right)
" Daniel ", 1945
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rabbi, Oil Painting by Donald Roy Purdy
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Donald Roy Purdy, American (1924 - )
Title: Rabbi
Year: circa 1960
Medium: Oil on Masonite
Category
1960s Post-War Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Rabbi, Oil Painting by Donald Roy Purdy
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Donald Roy Purdy, American (1924 - )
Title: Rabbi
Medium: Oil on Masonite, signed l.r.
Size
Category
Late 20th Century Post-War Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Rabbi, Oil Painting by Donald Roy Purdy
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Donald Roy Purdy, American (1924 - )
Title: Rabbi 2
Medium: Oil on Masonite, signed l.r
Category
Late 20th Century Post-War Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Red Vase, Oil Painting by Donald Roy Purdy
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Donald Roy Purdy, American (1924 - )
Title: Red Vase
Year: circa 1962
Medium: Oil on
Category
1960s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Rabbi, 1970s Oil Painting by Donald Roy Purdy
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Donald Roy Purdy, American (1924 - )
Title: Rabbi with Torah
Year: circa 1970
Medium: Oil
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Rabbi 3, 1970s Oil Painting by Donald Roy Purdy
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Donald Roy Purdy, American (1924 - )
Title: Rabbi 3
Year: circa 1970
Medium: Oil on
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Rabbi holding Torah, Oil Painting by Donald Roy Purdy
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Donald Roy Purdy, American (1924 - )
Title: Rabbi holding Torah
Medium: Oil on Masonite
Category
Late 20th Century Post-War Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Blue Dress, Framed Modern Oil Painting by Donald Roy Purdy
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Donald Roy Purdy, American (1924 - )
Title: Blue Dress
Year: circa 1962
Medium: Oil on
Category
1960s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Rabbi holding the Torah, Oil Painting by Donald Roy Purdy
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Donald Roy Purdy, American (1924 - )
Title: Rabbi 3
Year: circa 1970
Medium: Oil on
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Lady in Red, Framed Oil Painting by Donald Roy Purdy
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Donald Roy Purdy, American (1924 - )
Title: Lady in Red
Year: circa 1962
Medium: Oil on
Category
1960s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Rabbi with Torah, 1970s Oil Painting by Donald Roy Purdy
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Donald Roy Purdy, American (1924 - )
Title: Rabbi with Torah
Year: circa 1970
Medium: Oil
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Black Hair, Purple Girl - Oil Painting by Donald Roy Purdy
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Donald Roy Purdy, American (1924 - )
Title: Black Hair, Purple Girl
Year: circa 1962
Medium
Category
1960s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Landscape Painting titled "Tuscan Moonlight" by Donald Jurney
By Donald Jurney
Located in Rockport, MA
Donald Jurney, born in Rye, New York in 1945, received his education from Columbia University, The
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Profile of a Young Girl, Modern Oil on Masonite Painting by Donald Roy Purdy
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Donald Roy Purdy, American (1924 - )
Title: Profile of a Young Girl
Year: circa 1960
Medium
Category
1960s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Vintage Oil Painting By Donald K Ryan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original oil painting by Donald K Ryan.
Donald K Ryan’s work spans mostly from the 80s to the
Category
20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Vintage Oil Painting by Donald K Ryan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Donald K Ryan’s work spans mostly from the 80s to the early 2000s. Throughout his career he was
Category
1990s Paintings
Materials
Paint
Vintage Framed Oil Painting by Donald K Ryan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original oil painting by Donald K Ryan, original frame.
Donald K Ryan’s work spans mostly from the
Category
20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Vintage Portrait Oil Painting by Donald K Ryan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Donald K Ryan’s work spans mostly from the 80s to the early 2000s. Throughout his career he was
Category
Vintage 1980s Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Donald Stockton-Smith - Framed Contemporary Oil, Honfleur
Located in Corsham, GB
A original oil painting by Donald Stockton-Smith, depicting the port of Honfleur in dynamic light
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage 1993 Pastel Nude Oil Painting by Donald K Ryan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painted by the late Donald K Ryan and signed in 1993. His work spans mostly from the 80s to late
Category
1990s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Stormy Day Craster Northumberland Colorist Post Impressionist Oil Painting
By Donald McIntyre
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Donald McIntyre.
English ( b.1923 - d.2009 ).
Stormy Day, Craster, Northumberland
Oil On Paper
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Laid Paper
H 25.4 in W 40.95 in D 0.99 in
Craster From The North Northumberland Colorist Tradition Framed Oil Painting
By Donald McIntyre
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Donald McIntyre.
English ( b.1923 - d.2009 ).
Craster From North. Northumberland.
Oil On Board
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 20.87 in W 33.86 in D 1.19 in
Girl And Chapel In North Wales Welsh Post Impressionist Colourist Oil Painting
By Donald McIntyre
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Donald McIntyre.
English ( b.1923 - d.2009 ).
Girl And Chapel, North Wales.
Oil On Card.
Signed
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.49 in W 22.84 in D 1.09 in
By the Dunes, New England Beach
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Greenwich, CT
This iconic Impressionist beach scene was celebrated by this artist who had many successful exhibitions during his life of his beach scenes. Done on masonite which is a panel and hi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Karaoke Duck" Original Pop Art inspired by Donald Duck and Queen Elizabeth
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Mixed Media
Materials
Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board
Round Blue Cityscape
By Donald Stoltenberg
Located in Milford, NH
A nice abstract oil painting by American artist Donald Hugo Stoltenberg (1927-2016). Stoltenberg
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil on Masonite By Donald Purdy
By Donald Purdy
Located in Stamford, CT
Charming market scene Oil on Masonite by Donald Purdy American B.1924.
Category
20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Masonite
Evening, The Pond at Loudon, landscape by Donald Jurney
By Donald Jurney
Located in Nantucket, MA
Landscape oil painting by contemporary American artist Donald Jurney. A tranquil pond in France
Category
1990s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Donald Purdy Oil Painting On Board River Landscape Signed New England Large
Located in Bloomington, MN
Donald Purdy Authentic and Original Large Oil Painting on Board, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Donald Purdy Large Original Oil Painting On Board Signed Seascape Water Artwork
Located in Bloomington, MN
Donald Purdy Authentic and Original Large Oil Painting on Board, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
River Landscape Oil Painting by Helen Donald-Smith
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
mounted. Helen Donald-Smith was an English artist who worked in oil and watercolor. Her work featured
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
"The Gate" Oil on Board Painting by Donald Frederick Witherstine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
"The Gate" oil on board painting by Donald Frederick Witherstine from a Palm Beach estate. This
Category
Early 20th Century American Romantic Paintings
Materials
Wood
"Donald Duck" by Jörg Döring " 110hx160x5cm" Oil on Canvas Anno, 2000
By Jörg Döring
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
Orinal oil painting by the German painter Jörg Döring born in the mid 1960m
German painter
Category
Early 2000s German Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
A Lovely Evening near Vallonges
By Donald Jurney
Located in Nantucket, MA
Landscape oil painting by contemporary American artist Donald Jurney. A pastoral landscape of the
Category
Early 2000s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Afternoon in the Sarthe
By Donald Jurney
Located in Nantucket, MA
Landscape oil painting by contemporary American artist Donald Jurney. A pastoral landscape of the
Category
1990s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Donald Gray Midgely (1918-1995) - Framed 1979 Oil, Sunset on the Moors
Located in Corsham, GB
A spectacular oil by Donald Gray Midgely (1918-1995), depicting the end of day near the village of
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting by Donald Henry Floyd "A Quiet Street View"
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Donald Henry Floyd "A Quiet Street View" 1892 - 1965 A Plymouth born painter of
Category
1920s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19 in W 15 in D 1.5 in
Portrait among the Hollyhocks, by Donald Roy Purdy
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist view of a woman amongst hollyhock flowers by Donald Roy Purdy (b1924). Oil on canvas
Category
1980s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Donald Stoltenberg Abstract Impressionist Painting
By Donald Stoltenberg
Located in Dallas, TX
Oil on board by listed artist Donald Hugo Stoltenberg. Executed in 1962 and purchased from the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Paintings
Materials
Board
Vintage Oil Painting by Donald K Ryan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Oil Painting by the late Donald K Ryan.
Donald K Ryan’s work spans mostly from the 80s to
Category
20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Vintage Oil Painting by Donald K Ryan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful original oil painting by the late Donald K Ryan, dated 1992.
Donald K Ryan’s work spans
Category
1990s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Vintage Oil Painting By Donald K Ryan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Donald K Ryan’s work spans mostly from the 80s to the early 2000s. Throughout his career he was
Category
Vintage 1980s Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Vintage Orb Oil Painting by Donald K Ryan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful original oil painting by the late Donald K Ryan.
Donald K Ryan’s work spans mostly from
Category
1990s Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
"The President Donald Trump" oil on canvas by Masri
By Masri Hayssam
Located in Carmel, CA
Masri is a passionate Italian, US-based artist whose work has been exhibited in USA, the UK, Germany, Lebanon, Italy and Norway. His work is varied and known especially in Europe, an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large English Oil, Bluebell Fields by a River Cottage in Exmoor
By Donald Ayres
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Large English Oil, Bluebell Fields by a River Cottage in Exmoor
Donald Ayres, British 21st century
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 25 in W 35 in D 1 in
Vintage Purple Orb Oil Painting by Donald K Ryan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful original oil painting by the late Donald K Ryan.
Donald K Ryan’s work spans mostly from
Category
Early 2000s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Vintage Oil Painting ‘Seated Woman’ 93 by Donald K Ryan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Donald K Ryan’s work spans mostly from the 80s to the early 2000s. Throughout his career he was
Category
1990s Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Vintage Still Life Oil Bouquet Painting by Donald K Ryan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Donald K Ryan’s work spans mostly from the 80s to the early 2000s. Throughout his career he was
Category
Vintage 1980s Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Exmoor Spring Landscape with Sheep & Daffodils, Signed British Oil Painting
By Donald Ayres
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Exmoor Spring Landscape with Sheep & Daffodils
Donald Ayres, British 21st century
Oil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Oil Painting ‘Miss Table Manners’ 1994 by Donald K Ryan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Donald K Ryan’s work spans mostly from the 80s to the early 2000s. Throughout his career he was
Category
1990s Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
W. Donald Angier - Framed 1933 Oil, Tree Forms, Richmond Park
Located in Corsham, GB
This captivating oil by W. Donald Angier showcases a modernist approach to landscape painting. The
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Painting by Donald Nicholson dated 1950
Located in Dallas, TX
A very dramatic oil on canvas by California painter Donald Nicholson. Signed and dated 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Paintings
"THE LAST WATER" NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN COVERING HIS TRACKS BY THE WATER HOLE
By Donald Yena
Located in San Antonio, TX
Donald Yena
(1933- )
San Antonio Artist
Image Size: 16 x 20
Frame Size: 25.5 x 29.5
Medium: Oil
Category
1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Dolomites
By Donald Jurney
Located in Wenham, MA
This is an original oil painting by master painter, Donald Jurney. The project was one near and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Donald Barton Painting of Gloucester Harbor, circa 1930s
Located in Essex, MA
An oil on canvas painting by Donald Blagge Barton (1903-1990) depicting sailing and fishing boats
Category
Vintage 1930s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Chestnut
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Donald Judd first entered the art world publicly as a critic and while writing, he moved away from abstract painting into linear sculptures. His very linear approach helped him become a pioneer of the mid-20th-century Minimalism. He embraced three-dimensional work while simultaneously disavowing the term Minimalist. Shop a selection of Donald Judd pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024How much David McIntyre paintings are worth will depend on their size, history, condition and other factors. In 2024, one of his landscapes, entitled Near Glenveagh, Donegal sold for $112 at a gallery in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The painting depicts an Irish landscape, a frequent subject of McIntyre's paintings. To obtain an estimated fair market value for your McIntyre piece, use the services of an experienced art dealer or certified appraiser. Find a selection of landscape paintings on 1stDibs.
- What does no oil emerald mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A no oil emerald is an emerald that has not been treated with oil. Generally, emeralds are oiled to fill in fractures and enhance clarity. A no oil emerald is considered rare and more valuable than standard emeralds. Shop a collection of no oil emerald jewelry on 1stDibs.
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- 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.
- 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.
- Do emeralds need to be oiled?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, natural emeralds need to be oiled. Natural emeralds will have cracks and fissures before treatment, and oils will help give the emerald a high sheen and attractive finish. Browse a wide selection of emerald jewelry pieces from some of the world’s top sellers 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.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if an emerald has been oiled, look for white or yellow branch patterns along the surface of the gem. If you see them, the gem is likely oiled. Also, examine it under a magnifying glass for any signs of trapped bubbles. These also indicate an oiled gemstone. Consulting a licensed jewelry appraiser is the best way to accurately identify oiled emeralds. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted emerald gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Clean an oil painting by dusting it with a natural-hair artists’ brush.
- 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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025The famous Belgian painter who developed oil painting by mixing linseed oil and oil from nuts with diverse colors is Jan van Eyck. Because his innovative paints were richly pigmented and able to dry quickly, they allowed van Eyck to produce highly detailed, incredibly lifelike paintings. Today, van Eyck is considered one of the most important figures of the Northern Renaissance. Among his most famous works are the Arnolfini Portrait, the Ghent Altarpiece and Portrait of a Man. Explore a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- Are oil lamps still used?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, oil lamps are still used today. However, most people utilize oil lamps while camping or during power outages in the U.S. It is uncommon for Americans to light their homes only with oil lamps. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique oil lamps.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- How do I use a hanging oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use a hanging oil lamp, remove the oil font from the base and fill it three-quarters of the way with clear lamp oil. Return the font and close the base. Twist the knob to raise the wick until it is a little less than 0.25 inches above the burner. Light with a match or lighter. After extinguishing and allowing time for cooling, trim the burned end off of the wick. You'll find a collection of hanging oil lamps 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.
- 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.
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