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Richard Bankes Harraden: St John's College, Oxford oil painting
Located in London, GB
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Richard Bankes Harraden (1778–1862)
St John's College, Oxford
Oil on board
24 x 29 cm
Richard Bankes
Category
1830s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
William Logsdail, Trinity College Gateway, Oxford, Oil painting c. 1900
By William Logsdail
Located in London, GB
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William Logsdail (1859-1944)
Trinity College Gateway, Oxford
Signed lower right W Logsdail
Oil on board in
Category
Early 1900s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
William Logsdail New College Oxford Cloisters oil painting
By William Logsdail
Located in London, GB
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William Logsdail (1859-1944)
Cloisters of New College, Oxford
Oil on board
39 x 28 cm
Signed lower right
Category
Early 1900s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Impressionist Landscape of Boats in Oxford, Englan, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Rachael Florence
Located in Yardley, PA
beautiful fall day. This piece is oil on museum quality archival gessobord. :: Painting :: Impressionist
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Beach Ocean Impressionistic Seascape Oil Painting Oxford Md Boat Michael Budden
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Oxford Light is an oil painting on panel by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 17.25 in W 20.25 in D 1 in
Beach Ocean Impressionistic Seascape Oil Painting Oxford Md Boat Michael Budden
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Severn Study I is an oil painting on panel by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 14.5 in W 16.5 in D 1 in
Oxford Street. London - original cityscape painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Cityscape with London is a stylish painting for your home or office. Oxford Street is one of the
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Oxford
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my artwork, I poured emotions into every oil stroke, aiming to capture a sublime blend of fine
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Clifford Hanley (1948-2021) - 20th Century Oil, Oxford St. Burst
Located in Corsham, GB
serious thought on the busy streets of Oxford. The painting is signed and dated to the lower left-hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Off Oxford Street
By Tony Karpinski
Located in Belgravia, London, London
Oil on board
Board size: 19.5 x 13.5 inches
Framed size: 28.75 x 22.5 inches
Signed lower right
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Marion Lewin (1922-1979) - 1959 Oil, The Old Nunnery, Oxford
Located in Corsham, GB
Unsigned. There is a label on the reverse inscribed with the artist's name, date and title. Presented in a wood effect frame with black and gilt details, as shown. On board.
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Boat Oxford Md Impressionistic Seascape Painting Michael Budden Fresh Paint
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Fresh Paint
oil/panel 11 x 14 unframed 16.5 x 19.5 framed
Fresh Paint is an oil painting on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 16.5 in W 19.5 in D 1.5 in
Modernist Oil on Canvas - #1100 Rental Boat by Bridge, Oxford, England
By Herbert Kornfeld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ABOUT THIS PIECE
#1100 “Rental Boat by Bridge”, Oxford, England 1992
28 x 20”, Oil on Canvas
Custom
Category
1990s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 28 in W 20 in D 1.5 in
Portrait of a Gentleman Commoner at Oxford, 18th Century Oil on Canvas
By James Northcote b.1746
Located in London, GB
James Northcote
Portrait of a Gentleman Commoner at Oxford
Oil on canvas
Image size: 30 x 25 inches
Category
18th Century English School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Balliol College, Oxford - Joseph Murray Ince (attributed)
By Joseph Murray Ince
Located in London, GB
Murray Ince (1806-1859) (attributed)
Balliol College, Oxford
Oil on board
22.5x29cm (9 x 11.5 in.)
In a
Category
1830s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Landscape - 20th Century Oil Painting in Green and Grey
By Stephen Bone
Located in Kingsclere, GB
, Oxford, in 1936 included oil paintings of forty-one British counties that Bone had created during his
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Portrait in Oil of Robert Harley 1st Earl of Oxford by Sir Godfrey Kneller
By Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in Savannah, GA
19th Century copy of 18th century portrait of Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford, (born 1661, London
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Roch Castle, Pembrokeshire - 20th Century Landscape Oil Painting with Green
By Stephen Bone
Located in Kingsclere, GB
in 1938. An exhibition at Ryman's Galleries, Oxford, in 1936 included oil paintings of forty-one
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Still Life with Flowers - 20th Century Still Life Oil Painting, Flowers in Cup
By Stephen Bone
Located in Kingsclere, GB
in 1938. An exhibition at Ryman's Galleries, Oxford, in 1936 included oil paintings of forty-one
Category
20th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Impressionistic Seascape Painting Michael Budden Marine and Boats
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Summer In Oxford
oil/canvas
24 x 30 image unframed, 30.25 x 36.25 framed
Summer in Oxford is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 30.25 in W 36.25 in D 2 in
Oxford Street
By Juan del Pozo
Located in London, GB
In Juan del Pozo's mesmerizing oil on canvas masterpiece titled "Oxford Street," a bustling
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Oxford Cattle", Oil Painting
By Adrienne Stein
Located in Denver, CO
Adrienne Stein's "Oxford Cattle" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a grouping of
Category
2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Oxford Geese", Oil Painting
By Adrienne Stein
Located in Denver, CO
Adrienne Stein's "Oxford Geese" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a grouping of
Category
2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Oxford Roses", Oil Painting
By Adrienne Stein
Located in Denver, CO
Adrienne Stein's "Oxford Roses" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a dense leafy
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Birch, Oil, Panel
London Oxford street, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil painting on canvas board, painted with both brush and palette knife. STYLE: Impressionistic I
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Siege of Oxford - 19th Century Oil Painting English Civil War Charles I Cromwell
By Robert Alexander Hillingford
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘The Siege of Oxford, 1646’ by Robert Alexander Hillingford (1825-1904). The painting – which
Category
Mid-19th Century English School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Opium Poppies Again, Oxford Botanic Gardens, abstract original painting flowers
By Elaine Kazimierczuk
Located in Deddington, GB
Opium Poppies Again, Oxford Botanic Gardens by Elaine Kazimierczuk.
Oil on canvas. Canvas size, 66
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 25.99 in W 29.93 in D 0.79 in
Apple Blossom at Botley Road Allotments, Oxford II, abstract painting landscape
By Elaine Kazimierczuk
Located in Deddington, GB
Elaine Kazimierczuk's original abstract impressionistic painting: 'Apple Blossom at Botley Road
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 59.85 in W 50.01 in D 1.38 in
Diptych: Merton Borders at the Oxford Botanic Gardens, large abstract painting
By Elaine Kazimierczuk
Located in Deddington, GB
Borders at the Oxford Botanic Garden. The seeds from South American species which prefer arid conditions
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 76.38 in W 38.19 in D 1.97 in
Opium Poppies at the Botanic Gardens I, Oxford Landscape painting, original art
By Elaine Kazimierczuk
Located in Deddington, GB
Opium Poppies at the Botanic Gardens I
Abstract impressionism
Original contemporary painting
Oil
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 0.6 in
Diptych, Oxford Botanic Gardens, Merton Beds
By Elaine Kazimierczuk
Located in Deddington, GB
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‘Diptych, Oxford Botanic Gardens, Merton Beds’ by Eliza Southwood. Original oil paintings on canvas. Each
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 38.19 in W 38.19 in D 1.38 in
An Oil On Canvas Portrait Of Robert Harley, Earl Of Oxford
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine early 18th century portrait of Robert Harley the Earl of Oxford 1661-1724, oil on canvas. In
Category
Antique 18th Century Paintings
Materials
Paint
Amazing Fun in the Oxford Botanic Gardens, large abstract landscape contemporary
By Elaine Kazimierczuk
Located in Deddington, GB
I had such fun painting this piece – although it was difficult to balance some of the colours as
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 38.19 in W 114.57 in D 1.38 in
Asymmetric Diptych Hot Colours in the Merton Beds, Oxford Botanic Gardens
By Elaine Kazimierczuk
Located in Deddington, GB
Asymmetric Diptych Hot Colours in the Merton Beds, Oxford Botanic Gardens by Elaine Kazimierczuk
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 38.19 in W 26.38 in D 1.38 in
Small Polyptych Hot Colours in the Merton Beds Oxford Botanic Gardens
By Elaine Kazimierczuk
Located in Deddington, GB
Elaine Kazimierczuk
Small Polyptych, Hot Colours in the Merton Beds Oxford Botanic Gardens
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.38 in
Small Polyptych Hot Colours in the Merton Beds Oxford Botanic Gardens, original
Located in Deddington, GB
, Hot Colours in the Merton Beds Oxford Botanic Gardens is a contemporary bright naive painting by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 47.25 in W 47.25 in D 0.79 in
Roland Oxford Davies (1904-1993) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Place de la Republic
Located in Corsham, GB
This historic street scene by artist Roland Oxford Davies (1904-1993) , depicts the bustling square
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
River Isis near Oxford at Twilight - British 19th century landscape oil painting
Located in London, GB
A tranquil British 19th century exhibited river landscape oil painting by Oxford artist James
Category
19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cecil Riley (1917-2015) - 1942 Oil, View of Mesopotamia, The Parks, Oxford
Located in Corsham, GB
View of 'Mesopotamia', a narrow path that forms part of the Oxford University Parks, from listed
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Apple Blossom at Botley Lane Allotments, Oxford
By Elaine Kazimierczuk
Located in Deddington, GB
Elaine Kazimierczuk, Apple Blossom at Botley Lane Allotments, Oxford.
A second study of the apple
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 59.85 in W 50.01 in D 1.38 in
Great Tew, Oxford, Sun Going Down Landscape Collection Pocket Series, original
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Great Tew, Oxford, Sun Going Down, Landscape Collection is an original oil painting by Dani
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dani HumberstoneGreat Tew, Oxford, Sun Going Down Landscape Collection Pocket Series, original, 2024
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 1.19 in
Great Tew, Oxford, Sun Going Down Landscape Collection Pocket Series, original
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Great Tew, Oxford, Sun Going Down, Landscape Collection is an original oil painting by Dani
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dani HumberstoneGreat Tew, Oxford, Sun Going Down Landscape Collection Pocket Series, original, 2024
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 1.19 in
Amazing Fun in the Oxford Botanic Gardens Diptych
By Elaine Kazimierczuk
Located in Deddington, GB
Amazing Fun in the Oxford Botanic Gardens [2019]
original
oil on canvas
Image size: H:97 cm x W
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
A Large Oil on Canvas of Oxford by Dennis Knowland
Located in London, GB
Dennis Knowland (1918 - 1985) 'Oxford'
Oil on canvas.
Dennis Knowland painted from a very
Category
Vintage 1970s English Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Sunday Shopper Oxford Street Sydney
Located in WOOLLAHRA, AU
. Through painting I explore this space and the interplay of light and colour. The love of texture in both
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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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.
- 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.
- 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. - 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 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.
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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, 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. - 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.
- 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 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, 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.
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