Oil On Cavas
“Connecting to the Source”, 60 x 90 cm, acrylic and oil on cavas, 2021
By Yulia Ani
Located in Yerevan, AM
“Connecting to the Source”, 60
x 90 cm, acrylic and oil on
cavas, 2021
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
French Woman Nude Academic Oil on Cavas
Located in palm beach, FL
Academic painting of a nude woman showing a direction with her left arm outstretched, her gaze extends her index finger which gives movement and a particular dynamic to the painting,...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Paintings
Materials
Paint
19th century Oil on cavas painting of a confit pot
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very attractive well worn oil on canvas of a green confit pot and red cherries. The
Category
Antique 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Paint
Orit Fuchs: Vivid 38 - Oil on Cavas female figure painting. 40/40"
By Orit Fuchs
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
the kind of simplicity that borders with genius.
Orit's oil paintings definitely lean more toward
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
20th Century Signed Remo Testa Oil on Cavas Seascape Italian Painting, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting from the mid-20th century. Artwork oil on canvas, glued on cardboard, depicting
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
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H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 2.76 in
Edward Glafke 'Pebble Beach Coast' Impressionist Seascape Painting
Located in San Rafael, CA
Edward Glafke (American 1925 - 1997)
Pebble Beach Coast
Late 20th C.
Oil on cavas
Signed 'Glafke
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 20.25 in W 24.25 in D 2 in
Flors al Cava - 21st Century, Contemporary, Still Life, Oil Painting, Flowers
By Tomàs Sunyol
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
"Tomàs Martínez Sunyol was born in Dieulefit (France) in 1964 and was surrounded by art from a young age. Both his father, Joaquim Martínez Lerma, and uncle, Álvaro Sunyol, were pain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Jake Berthot Untitled 1985 Oil On Linen"
By Jake Berthot
Located in Bristol, CT
the Cava Gallery, Philadelphia, in 1987 and the Nielson Gallery, Boston, in 1998 and 2000. During this
Category
1980s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Three Putti on Blue, Textured & colorful oil painting, abstract angel figures
By Matteo Mauro
Located in Dallas, TX
palette, along with heavy textured oil paint.
MATTEO MAURO
(b. 1992, Italy)
Matteo Mauro, London based
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 1.58 in
Early 20th Century City View "Lillo" Oil Painting by Adrien Paul Duerinckx
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Oil painting on canvas, signed left under: Adrien Paul Duerinckx. It is a view of a village Lillo
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Beaux Arts Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
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H 31.89 in W 40.16 in D 1.58 in
Beach in Forio. Ischia
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Zofingen, AG
Spiaggia di Cava del Isola is a semi-wild beach in Forio near a high cliff. The cleanest water
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Orange Mimosa, Realist Still Life, Sweet Beverage, Slate Gray, Kitchen Scene
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Orange Mimosa" is a contemporary still-life painting that features a chic display of a cava bottle
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor
H 28 in W 20 in D 0.1 in
Champagne for Two, Modern Still Life in Golden Tones, Naive Realist Pale Green
Located in Barcelona, ES
, flanked by two elegant glass globets filled with sparkling cava, against a beautiful pale green background
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor
Neches
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
Neches (Homage for PM)
Oil, Bitumen, Aluminum Powder, Sand, Burlap, On Cavas
48" x 41"
I am a
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Burlap, Powder Coating, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Vintage Signed Original Floral Painting in Wood Frame.
Located in Seattle, WA
. Possibly Oil or Acrylic on Cavas. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 27 W ; 3
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
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Antique Signed Nude Woman Interior Portrait Modernist Signed Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique impressionist nude interior portrait painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1950. Housed in a vintage frame. Image size, 14L x 20H.
Category
1950s Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 26 in W 20 in D 2 in
Andy Warhol Muhammad Ali Bearbrick 400% (Warhol Be@rbrick)
By (after) Andy Warhol
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Andy Warhol Muhammad Ali Vinyl Figures: Set of two (400% & 100%): A unique, timeless Andy Warhol Muhammad Ali collectible trademarked & licensed by the Estate of Andy Warhol. The par...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
Painting of a Nude Woman, American Mid 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oil on canvas painting of a nude woman, unframed. Good colors and composition. Signed Ritman on the back stretcher, early to mid-20th century, American.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
KAWS - Small Lie - Brown Version
By KAWS
Located in Dallas, TX
In December 2017, KAWS released a new version of his classic companion character, titled "Small Lie". The figure features the companion slumped over in what appears to be a disappoin...
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
Abstract Expressionist Figurative -- Seated Nude Woman
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful abstract expressionist nude with heavy impasto of seated woman. Bay area find. Signed on verso "Swan," circa 1990. Unframed. Image size: 24"H x 18"W.
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Lying Naked Woman, Large Oil on Panel, Mid-20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Unknown artist, lying naked woman, large oil on panel, mid-20th century.
In perfect condition.
Unsigned.
Measures: 125 x 49 cm.
The frame measures 3 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Paintings
[Nude Woman Viewed from Behind]
By Hermann Dudley Murphy
Located in Boston, MA
Canvas measures 21 x 13 inches. Signed at left, above the model’s leg: “H. Dudley Murphy” and with artist’s monogram.
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Robert Kinsell 56" x 41" Oil Painting Of Nude Woman At Repose
By Robert Kinsell
Located in Chicago, IL
Large oil on canvas of a relaxed female nude woman with auburn hair. She is observing her likeness being painted, and peering at the reverse side of a large oil painting. Subtle sha...
Category
Late 20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Wood, Canvas
Robert Kinsell 33"x 39" Oil Painting of Reclining Nude Woman
By Robert Kinsell
Located in Chicago, IL
Nude woman sitting in a white directors chair; executed in oil on canvas by Robert Kinsell. Dove gray, blue and lavender background surrounds the models light skin tone and blonde cu...
Category
Late 20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Wood, Canvas
Hermanos Calavera Traicionera in Oiled Walnut by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda
By Miguel Silva, Wooda, Ilse Silva
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera(...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Maple, Oak, Walnut
H 10 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in
Antique Painting, Woman Portrait Painting, Elegant Lady, Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Breganze, VI
This is a portrait artwork of a woman portrait painting, woman in black dress reading a note, end of XIX century.
This is a portrait of a young woman wearing a black dress in a 19th...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 37.41 in W 26.78 in D 2.96 in
Toros y Toreros
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: offset lithograph (after the the drawing). Executed as a sketchbook drawing during the middle 1950's and subsequently made available by Picasso for publication. Printed in Pa...
Category
1960s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
Contemporary Low Tables in Matte Black Steel and Oak Legs by Vivian Carbonell
By Vivian Carbonell
Located in Miami, FL
Our contemporary low Sumo tables in steel and solid oak are now offered in various finishes. The original Sumo tables were introduced at Design Miami 2020. This design was influenced...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
H 13 in W 56 in D 28 in
Small Sculpture of a Nude Boy on Malachite Base, Benjamin Schlick Mid-19th Cent
By Benjamin Schlick
Located in New York City, NY
A fine quality mid-19th century silver electroplate sculpture of a nude male figure after the antique, on original malachite base.
A classical motif portraying a young boy wrestlin...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Malachite
H 9.75 in W 7 in D 5 in
19th Century Antique Landscape Oil Painting On Canvas with Antique Frame 1850s
By Jean-Léon Gérôme
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Provenance:
Property from an American Private Collection
John Beard Jackson, Pittsburgh (1845-1908, 'one of the best known men of Pittsburgh', served in many roles including: Presid...
Category
19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Orit Fuchs: Vivid 4 - Giclee print on canvas female figure painting. 40/40”
By Orit Fuchs
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Orit Fuchs lives and works in Tel Aviv, a storyteller with a deep, pure, and unquenchable appetite for artistic self-expression. Her medium spans the gamut - sculptures, pa...
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Giclée
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- The Colosseum in Rome
By Alfred Hedlund
Located in Copenhagen, DK
".
Oil on cavas laid down on panel.
Size; 36 x 51 cm.
Category
1920s Academic Paintings
Peira-Cava Mess des officiers
By Charles Verbrugghe
Located in Paris, FR
Charles Verbrugghe ( Born in 1877 )
Original handsigned oil on panel 23 x 35 cm.
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Framed Oil on Canvas Abstract Painting by Peter Lobello, 1962
By Peter Lobello
Located in Houston, TX
Peter Lobello (1935-2007 American) "Seamarks, After St. John Perse" 1961-1962 oil on canvas 32" x
Category
Vintage 1960s American Paintings
The Prince of Fondi Hunting
By Filippo Palizzi
Located in Roma, RM
Moldavia, Eastern Europe and Malta, documented in thick, precious
notebooks. After a summer spent in Cava
Category
19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Praying Madonna, oil on cavas, 1600s
Located in Milan, IT
Oil painting on canvas. The Madonna is depicted in an ecstatic attitude. the gaze turned to the sky
Category
17th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Female figure, 1600s, oil on cavas
Located in Milan, IT
Oil painting on canvas. Northern Italy school. The bust of a young woman is depicted, holding a
Category
17th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Female figure, 1600s, oil on cavas
Located in Milan, IT
Oil painting on canvas. Northern Italy school. It depicts the half-length of a young woman, with
Category
17th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th c oil on Cavas by Gisson
Located in Dallas, TX
29th c oil on canvas French Paris street scene in original distressed painted white frame
Category
Vintage 1950s Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Portrait of Giulia Barcaioli, 1600s, oil on cavas
Located in Milan, IT
Oil painting on canvas. Italian school, 17th century. The lady, dressed in black, poses near a
Category
17th Century Other Art Style Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Rape of Europe, oil on cavas, 1700s
Located in Milan, IT
Oil painting on canvas. The scene depicts the beautiful girl on the back of the bull that has
Category
18th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th century Oil on cavas painting of a confit pot
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very attractive well worn oil on canvas of a green confit pot and red cherries. The
Category
Antique 19th Century Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
PORTRAIT OF THE DUCHESSE DE LA SALLE AFTER TAMARA DE LEMPIKA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
OIL ON CAVAS AFTER TAMARA DE LEMPIKA. PORTRAIT OF THE DUCHESSE DE LA SALLE. PAINTED ORIGINALLY ON
Category
Late 20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Giuseppe Ajmone, Oil on Canvas. Nude 1964
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on cavas. SIgned and dated on the lower right corner. Title and signature on the back.
Giuseppe
Category
20th Century Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
An Oil Painting of "A Sturdy Monarch" S.S. Dustin (1855-1940)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chiaroscuro and figural style is reminiscent of the late Renaissance and Baroque painters. Oil on cavas
Category
Early 20th Century American Paintings
J. Thomas Soltesz "Late Day Ladies" Plein Air Landscape Painting
By J. Thomas Soltesz
Located in San Rafael, CA
J. Thomas Soltesz (American born 1955)
"Late Day Ladies" , oil on cavas
30 x 24 inches; in gilt
Category
Late 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 37 in W 31 in D 2 in
Abstract Painting by Andrii Bludov 'Born 1962'
Located in London, GB
Andrii Bludov (Born in Kiev, 1962)
Oil on cavas
Titled Time Torso
Dated 1994
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Andrii Bludov
Category
20th Century Ukrainian Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Saint Tropez au soleil couchant - Pointillist Landscape Oil by Yvonne Canu
By Yvonne Canu
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed and titled pointillist oil on cavas landscape by French painter Yvonne Canu. This stunning
Category
1970s Pointillist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Jankel Adler, Oil on Canvas, Sculptural Figure with Blue Sky
Located in Barjols, FR
Jankel ADLER (1895-1949)
"Sculptural Figure with blue sky"
Oil on cavas.
Signed lower left
Category
Vintage 1940s Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
'Across the Plains, Toledo' oil on canvas landscape circa 1914
Located in Frome, Somerset
'. circa 1914.
oil on cavas 18"x 25"/ 46cmx64cm
Quality gesso and giltwood gallery frame : 58cmx74cm
One of
Category
1910s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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H 22.84 in W 29.14 in D 1.97 in
Under the Bridge
By Anne Françoise Couloumy
Located in Norwich, GB
is an oil on cavas, signed at the lower right and dated (19)97. It is titled in French by the artist
Category
20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Party, the Dance
By Anne Françoise Couloumy
Located in Norwich, GB
. It is therefore with great pride that I present, for your consideration, an oil on cavas, signed at
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Early 2000s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The circus
By Anne Françoise Couloumy
Located in Norwich, GB
. It is therefore with great pride that I present, for your consideration, an oil on cavas, signed at
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20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Giuseppe Lavagna, Italian Oil on Canvas Still Life with Vase and Flower
Located in IT
Giuseppe Lavagna, Italian oil on canvas still life with vase and flower
The painting, of beautiful
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Picture Frames
Materials
Canvas
H 39.77 in W 32.68 in D 1.97 in
Daniel Nichols - Contemporary Oil, Welsh Farmland
By Daniel Nichols
Located in Corsham, GB
with rich impasto and an earthy colour palette. Signed with initials to the lower right. On cavas on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sunset
Located in Genève, GE
Work on cavas
Golden wooden frame
68 x 87.5 x 4.5 cm
Category
Late 19th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
'Butterfly Scrabble' Unique Painting
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
cavas. In Slonem's signature style, a geometric grid is carved on top of the painting. Light bounces off
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstract painting by Sarah Dupré "A snake with many heads", 2023
Located in Chicago, IL
"A snake with many heads freezes to death"
Sarah Dupré, 2023.
Tar, oil, charcoal, and pastel on
Category
2010s American Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Paint
Portrait of a nobleman, 1700s, oil on cavas
Located in Milan, IT
Oil painting on canvas. Italian school. The portrait of the young man, with a severe expression, is
Category
18th Century Other Art Style Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
American Abstract Expressionist Flower Still Life Signed NYC Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on cavas, circa 1945. Signed. Displayed in a
Category
1940s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23 in W 17 in D 2 in
American Abstract Expressionist Flower Still Life Signed NYC Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on cavas, circa 1945. Signed. Displayed in
Category
1940s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23 in W 17 in D 2 in
Motion, 1982, oil on canvas
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on cavas. SIgned on the lower right corner. Title and signature on the back.
Giuseppe Ajmone
Category
20th Century Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original Oil Painting by A. Schausmann
By A. Schausmann
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful narrative oil on cavas painting of a foursome dining in a grande ballroom to the sound of
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Hungarian Louis XV Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"Les Galeries Lafayette a Paris en 1900" Oil Painting by Antoine Blanchard
By Antoine Blanchard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine impressionist oil on cavas painting by Antoine Blanchard (1910-1988) of bustling Parisian
Category
Late 20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
School or Style of Franz Kline and or Pierre Soulages "La Cava"
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fabulous mid 20th century abstract mystery piece. It is oil on canvas signed in the front maybe
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Café Cantante" Oil on Cardboard by Spanish Painter Eustaquio Marín Ramos
Located in Madrid, ES
EUSTAQUIO MARÍN RAMOS
Spanish, 1873 - 1959
CAFÉ CANTANTE
signed "Marin Ramos" (lower right)
oil on
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1910s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
French Vintage 1980s Framed Oil Painting of Paris on Stretched Canvas
Located in COLMAR, FR
background. This oil painting on stretched cavas dates from 1988 (see back) and is signed by the artist in
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
H 20.67 in W 17.52 in D 2.17 in
Jacques CARTIER - Painting Pointers Hunting Dogs
By Jacques Cartier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cartier Jacques (1907-2001)
Pointers
Oil on canvas signed and dated 1951 lower left
Old frame
Category
1950s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th century "River Landscape" . Oil on cavas by C. Mullen
Located in New Orleans, LA
Nineteenth century "River Landscape". Oil on canvas. Signed by C. Mullen.
Category
Antique 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Nude by Lawrence
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid century oil on cavas signed "Lawrence" in original cerused frame.
Category
20th Century American Paintings
Abstract Oil Painting on Cavas signed Wylie '52
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Red/Blue Figure on canvas in original black frame
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American Paintings
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Oil On Cavas For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of oil on cavas is available on 1stDibs. Finding the ideal contemporary, abstract or Pop Art examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 19th Century to those made 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 oil on cavas on 1stDibs that include elements of gray, brown, green, purple and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Jake Berthot, Filippo Palizzi, Matteo Mauro, Rick Lewis and Tomàs Sunyol produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
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Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — oil on cavas in our inventory begin at $225 and can go as high as $61,273, while the average can fetch as much as $3,439.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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Clean an oil painting by dusting it with a natural-hair artists’ brush.
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- 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.
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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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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022People began using early versions of oil lamps for spiritual purposes during ancient times. References to oil-burning lamps are found in both the Torah and the Bible. Oil lamps became popular for everyday use lighting homes and businesses in the late 19th century with the advent of the kerosene lamp. Shop a selection of antique oil lamps 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.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The Victorian oil lamp was designed in 1792 by inventor Ami Argan. What made this lamp unique to the ones that preceded it is the unique shape, featuring a long glass shaft that aids the illumination of the lamp. Browse a collection of vintage Victorian oil lamps on 1stDibs.
- 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
Butcher blocks should be oiled whenever the wood begins to look dry or chalky.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.