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Under the Beech Trees, Original Oil Painting, Landscape Art
By Colin Allbrook
Located in Deddington, GB
Colin Allbrook
Under the beech trees.
A landscape on canvas painted in oils. Here we see the cattle
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Frederic Stanley Beech-Nut Gum Painting
By Frederic Stanley
Located in San Francisco, CA
. The painting is a piece of history as I am not sure Beech-Nut gum exists anymore. It is an oil on
Category
1930s Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Reclining Nude" Arthur B. Carles, Abstracted Nude, Early American Modernism
By Arthur Beecher Carles
Located in New York, NY
Arthur B. Carles
Reclining Nude, circa 1920
Inscribed "Mercedes Matter" on the overlap
Oil on
Category
1920s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nude
By Arthur Beecher Carles
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
experience had a profound impact on Carles as an artist; he was extremely affected by modern French painting
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid Century Modern Madonna and Child
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful mid century modernist take on Madonna and child by Dorothy Steck Beech of Carmel
Category
1960s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
French Scene at Voulangis
By Arthur Beecher Carles
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
during Carles’s 1921 visit to Paris. The painting is an excellent example of the Fauvist-inspired
Category
1920s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Burnham Beeches
Located in Belgravia, London, London
Oil on canvas
Canvas size: 30 x 50 inches
Framed size: 38.25 x 58.25 inches
Signed lower right
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Golden Beeches
By Brett Osborn
Located in Atlanta, GA
included the "Grey Hound Bus" logo and the "Circle K" logos.
Brett studied painting, film and theater at
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Beech House
By Don Perlis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cozy, warm interior of a home.
Category
20th Century Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Charming Seated Woman Against Maroon Drapes
By Arthur Beecher Carles
Located in Miami, FL
Charming portait with Modernest colors.
Provenance: Christie's
Mercedes Matter, daughter of the artist, Salander-O'Reilly Galleries, New York. Private Collection. Sale: Skinner, Inc...
Category
1910s American Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of a Seated Woman
By Arthur Beecher Carles
Located in Miami, FL
Charming portait with Modernest colors.
Provenance: Christie's
Mercedes Matter, daughter of the artist, Salander-O'Reilly Galleries, New York. Private Collection. Sale: Skinner, Inc...
Category
1910s American Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Abstraction"
By Arthur Beecher Carles
Located in Lambertville, NJ
between the popular American Scene painters and those including Carles who were painting abstraction.
In
Category
1930s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tall Beeches II
By Phyllis Wolff
Located in Deddington, GB
Tall Beeches II [2014]
original
Oil on Canvas
Image size: H:90 cm x W:60 cm
Complete Size of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still Life with Flowers
By Arthur Beecher Carles
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
impact on Carles as an artist; he was extremely affected by modern French painting, especially the work
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Beeches III, Phyllis Wolff
By Phyllis Wolff
Located in Deddington, GB
Beeches III (near the airfield) by Phyllis Wolff [2014]
original
Oil on Canvas
Image size: H:75 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still-Life with Flowers
By Arthur Beecher Carles
Located in New York, NY
Signed lower right: CARLES
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Beech-Nut Spaghetti Advertisement
By Cushman Parker
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Signature: Signed Lower Right
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cloth of Gold (Birch, Beech, Bracken and Bract), Painting by Ffiona Lewis, 2019
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Cloth of Gold (Birch, Beech, Bracken and Bract), Painting by Ffiona Lewis B. 1964, 2019
Additional
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
H 36.25 in W 40.125 in
A Summer Morning Burnham Beeches
By Alfred Fontville de Breanski
Located in Naples, Florida
A Summer Morning Burnham Beeches
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Hollow Beeches at Burnham
By Alfred de Breanski Sr.
Located in Hillsborough, NC
Fine 19th century landscape oil on canvas by Alfred de Breanski Sr., this sunset, color and light
Category
Late 19th Century Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1994 Still Life Oil Painting by Serini - A Contemporary Masterpiece
Located in Manzano, IT
1994 Still Life Oil Painting by Serini – A Contemporary Masterpiece
Immerse yourself in the
Category
1990s Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Glass, Beech
Gloaming Coast, seascape art, beech art, original art, affordable art
Located in Deddington, GB
'Gloaming Coast' is an original oil painting on fine canvas portraying a view out to sea from the
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 1.58 in
18th Century Baroque Oil Painting Portrait of a Stone Trader, 1783
Located in Berlin, DE
This 18th-century Baroque oil painting by Thomas Höchsmann, dated 1783, vividly portrays a stone
Category
Antique 1780s German Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Beech, Pine, Paint
Beech Trees with Figures in a National Trust Forest in Northern Ireland
Located in Preston, GB
Beech Trees with Figures in a National Trust Forest in Northern Ireland by 20th Century Artist
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Floral Painting with Female Nude Art Posing Oil on Canvas
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Oil on Canvas of Nude Art Woman Modeling
This warm and charming original vintage oil depicting a
Category
Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Beech, Paint
Diminutive Antique 19th Century Oil Painting of a Rural Coastal Scene Gilt Frame
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary
This is a charming antique oil painting
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Country Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Beech
H 10.75 in W 12.25 in D 1.75 in
19th Century Portrait Oil Painting of Giuliano de Medici in a Black Frame, 1885
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful 19th Century Portrait Oil Painting of Giuliano de Medici in a big black frame was
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Arts and Crafts Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Beech
H 23.63 in W 20.48 in D 2.76 in
Nude with Red Background
By Arthur Beecher Carles
Located in New York, NY
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Angele in the Studio, Paris
By Arthur Beecher Carles
Located in Phoenixville, PA
Arthur Beecher Carles (1882-1952)
"Angele in the Studio, Paris"
Oil on canvas, 26" X 20'; 30" X 25
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Big Beech
By John Cunningham
Located in New York, NY
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Autumn Beech
By Werner Berg
Located in Vienna, AT
Monogrammed bottom right W.B.
Old exhibition label on reverse of canvas stretcher "Elberfeld 3861"
Provenance: Family of the artist;
Private collection Salzburg
Wieland Schmied, Wer...
Category
1930s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
The Red Shawl,
By Arthur Beecher Carles
Located in Concord, MA
ARTHUR BEECHER CARLES (1882-1952)
The Red Shawl, n.d.
Oil on canvas
21 ¼ x 18 ¼ inches
Unsigned
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
June Day in the Beech Forest, Lellinge
Located in Vancouver, BC
oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right "C.F. Aagaard 1878"
Provenance: Exhibited Danish Royal
Category
1870s Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Looking at Flowers Through the Door
By Arthur Beecher Carles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arthur Beecher Carles depicts a still life of a vase with flowers, and towards the left side of the
Category
20th Century Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Paper
Ernest Knight (1915-1995) - 20th Century Oil, Buckland Beeches
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine oil painting by the British artist Ernest Knight. The scene depicts an autumnal forest path
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 23.08 in W 19.14 in
Maurice Blieck 'Belgium, 1876-1922' Ladies on a Beech Oil Painting
By Maurice Blieck
Located in Dallas, TX
Impressionist art nouveau period.
A serene oil painting of a French or Belgium seaside beach. Soothing colors
Category
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Paintings
Materials
Paint
Robert Veronek - Framed Contemporary Oil, Relaxing by the Beech Trees
Located in Corsham, GB
An original contemporary oil by Robert Veronek. Well-presented in a rustic shadow box frame. Signed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 13.78 in W 17.72 in
W. Payne - Signed & Framed Mid 20th Century Oil, Burnham Beeches
Located in Corsham, GB
Impastoed oils depict an autumnal study of Burnham Beeches in an impressionistic manner. The
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
John Bates Noel (1870-1927) - Framed Oil, The Beech Wood Malvern
By John Bates Noel
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine oil painting by Victorian artist John Bates Noel (1870-1927), depicting a country couple
Category
Late 19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Autumn Beech Melody
By Lilian Garcia-Roig
Located in Dallas, TX
Cuban-born, Houston-bred Lilian Garcia-Roig describes her mode of painting as Maximalism. Utilizing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
J. Williamson - Early 20th Century Oil, Silver Beech on the Banks of the Dee
Located in Corsham, GB
A view of the River Dee in north Wales lined with silver beech. Signed to the lower-left edge
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
'Beeches In The New Forest', Oil On Canvas by Charles S. Meacham, 1920s
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique original oil painting by Charles Stephen Meacham (1860-1940).
Depicting a light-filled
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 20.08 in W 16.15 in D 0.79 in
20th Century Pair of Italian Flower Still Life Paintings by Rosati, 1931
By Roberto Rosati
Located in Milano, MI
A pair of antique Italian flowers paintings, polychrome shiny colors flowers composition, oil on
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Futurist Paintings
Materials
Beech
H 32.68 in W 20.87 in D 2.37 in
Late 19th Century Oil Painting Beech View with Fisher Boats by Lamoi
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
, 1870-1890
Dimensions frame: 33 x 30 cm
Dimensions painting: 19 x 16 cm
Free shipping worldwide
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Paintings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Large Victorian Signed Oil Painting Deer in Beech Woods
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
woodland
Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, unframed.
Size:
canvas: 24 x 36 inches
Provenance
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Modern French Oil Painting Copper Beech Tree in Landscape, signed oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, framed.
Size:
framed: 28.25 x 24.25 inches
canvas: 24 x 30
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Beech Wood, Equestrian Hunting Sport Large Oil Painting, Signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Beech Wood, The Hunt, Sporting Oil Painting, Signed
By British artist, John Munnings (British
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique English Oil Painting Stag & Deer in Beech Woods at Dusk, Signed Large
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
:
Pollarded Beeches at Burnham
Medium:
oil painting on canvas, unframed
Size:
painting: 24 x 36 inches
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Beech tree study
Located in Paris, IDF
Élisabeth FORT-SIMEON born COLLIN
(Active from 1835 to 1865)
Beech tree study
Oil on paper
Category
Early 19th Century French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Life" Trump Loeil
By William Ward Beecher
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Board
Signature: Signed Lower Left
Size: 14.00" x 10.00"
Category
20th Century American Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
STREAM THROUGH the BEECHES Trees, Louisville, Kentucky
Located in New York, NY
beech woods scenes. Additionally, he painted allegoric topics.
Woodland Scene
Oil on board
Signed lower
Category
Late 19th Century Barbizon School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
LUMINOUS Woodland Indiana/Kentucky FOREST BEECHES STREAM During The Night
Located in New York, NY
that bring us into his world and practice as an artist.
Oil on canvas.
Signed lower right
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Harriet Beecher Stowe Ship in Tokyo Bay near Yokohama by Reg B. Strange
Located in New York, NY
Reg B. Strange
Untitled (Harriet Beecher Stowe Ship in Tokyo Bay near Yokohama), 1946
Oil on canvas
Category
1940s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 13.625 in W 17.125 in D 1.125 in
Woman with Red Hair
By Arthur Beecher Carles
Located in New York, NY
Category
1910s Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Woman with Red Hair
By Arthur Beecher Carles
Located in New York, NY
Signed lower left: "CARLES"
Category
1910s Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
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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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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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- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
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- 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.
- 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.
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