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Drummer, by Gay Betts Native American Drummer, oil on canvas painting
By Grace (Gay) Betts
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Born and raised in New York City, Grace (Gay) Betts (1883-1978) became a peripatetic painter of
Category
1960s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Gay Summer Rick, Stand By, Oil on Canvas, 2018
By Gay Summer Rick
Located in Santa Monica, CA
within the urban landscape, Gay Summer’s style is a melding of impressionism and color-field painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gay Summer Rick, Pink Moon Interlude, Oil on Canvas, 2018
By Gay Summer Rick
Located in Santa Monica, CA
-field painting describing the quiet vibration of life where cities meet the sea.
Applying oil paint to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 40 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
Gay Summer Rick, Window Seat to JFK, Oil on Canvas, 2018
By Gay Summer Rick
Located in Santa Monica, CA
environment, Gay Summer Rick creates iconic urban and coastal land and cityscape paintings that evoke emotion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 30 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
Potter, oil on canvas, Pueblo Indian Potter Gay Betts, American Indian
By Grace (Gay) Betts
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Potter, oil on canvas, Pueblo Indian Potter Gay Betts
Born and raised in New York City, Grace (Gay
Category
1960s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Gay Summer Rick, Night Lights from the Highway, Oil on Canvas, 2018
By Gay Summer Rick
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Displays the artist's unique style of pallet knife application.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 40 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
"Cardinal Flowers Still Life, June" Walter Gay, Red and White Floral Bouquet
By Walter Gay
Located in New York, NY
Walter Gay (1856 - 1937)
Cardinal Flowers Still Life, June, 1875
Signed lower left; dated on the
Category
1870s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Cop on Vacation" Brute Gay LGBT Contemporary NYC Male Portrait Painting
By Robert Loughlin
Located in New York, NY
"Cop on Vacation" Brute Gay LGBT Contemporary NYC Male Portrait Painting
Robert Loughlin (1949
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled (Yellow-Red Loops)
Located in Red Bank, NJ
This original oil painting is noted for its bright and vivid analogous color palette and soft, yet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Crayon, Oil
Untitled ( 24 Froot Loops Yellow Green)
Located in Red Bank, NJ
This original oil painting is noted for its bright and vivid color palette and soft, yet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Oil, Archival Paper
Untitled (24 Froot Loops Green Violet Pink)
Located in Red Bank, NJ
This original oil painting is noted for its bright and vivid color palette and soft, yet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Oil, Archival Paper
Untitled (24 Froot Loops Yellow Indigo)
Located in Red Bank, NJ
This original oil painting is noted for its bright and vivid color palette and soft, yet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Oil, Archival Paper
Untitled (24 Fruit Loops Orange Green
Located in Red Bank, NJ
This original oil painting is noted for its bright and vivid color palette and soft, yet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Oil, Archival Paper
Untitled (24 Froot Loops Yellow Blue)
Located in Red Bank, NJ
This original oil painting is noted for its bright and vivid color palette and soft, yet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Oil, Archival Paper
Untitled (96 Froot Loops White Gray)
Located in Red Bank, NJ
This original oil painting is noted for its bright and vivid analogous color palette and soft, yet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Oil, Archival Paper
Untitled (6 Froot Loops Green Orange
Located in Red Bank, NJ
This original oil painting is noted for its bright and vivid analogous color palette and soft, yet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Oil, Archival Paper
Untitled (24 Froot Loops Grid)
Located in Red Bank, NJ
This original oil painting is noted for its bright and vivid analogous color palette and soft, yet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Oil, Archival Paper
Untitled (96 Froot Loops Blue)
Located in Red Bank, NJ
This original oil painting is noted for its bright and vivid analogous color palette and soft, yet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Oil, Archival Paper
“Rural village scene”
By Winckworth Allan Gay
Located in Warren, NJ
Winckworth Allan Gay 1821-1910 oil painting countryside river scene
24x 36 oil on canvas signed
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pecos Vista
By Gay Faulkenberry
Located in New York, NY
Gay Faulkenberry, Pecos Vista, Landscape Impressionist Oil Painting, Unframed: 13.25 x 10.25
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Horse and Carriage Accident - Gay Female Illustrator Golden Age
Located in Miami, FL
Trailblazing Gay Female illustrator of the Golden Age, Ida Waugh, paints a powerful narrative of a
Category
1890s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Illustration Board
H 11.2 in W 7.85 in D 1 in
Squid Boats After Sunset
By Gay Summer Rick
Located in Santa Monica, CA
and color-field painting describing the quiet vibration of life where the city meets the sea.
In Gay
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
“America Cup Race Schooner Yachts“
Located in Warren, NJ
Oil on canvas signed and dated on the lower left, depicting the schooner yachts Dauntless and
Category
19th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil
Arne Charles BESSER 1970s American Realist Gay Interest Male Nude
Located in New York, NY
Arne Charles Besser (1935-2012) was a Mid-Century Gay American Realist Painter whose work showed in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Realist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Distant Light
By Gay Summer Rick
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Oil on Canvas
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Last moments
By Gay Summer Rick
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Oil on canvas.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Compass: Los Angeles
By Gay Summer Rick
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Oil on canvas.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Arriving on Time
By Gay Summer Rick
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Oil painting by Gay Summer Rick from 2020
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Day in June, Scene Eastchest, New York
By Edward B. Gay
Located in Missouri, MO
A Day in June, Scene Eastchest, New York
Edward Gay (Irish, American, 1837-1928)
Oil on Canvas
Category
1890s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Grez-sur-Loing
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
on Winkworth Allan Gay's painting style. It seems reasonable to assume that he painted the work
Category
Late 19th Century Barbizon School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Three Young Men California WPA Figurative Modern Art Gay American Scene 1930s
By Boris Deutsch
Located in New York, NY
Three Young Men California WPA Figurative Modern Art Gay American Scene 1930s
An artist on the
Category
1930s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pastoral Landscape
By Edward B. Gay
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pastoral landscape by Irish artist Edward B. Gay (1837-1928). Gay was born in Dublin
Category
1870s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Stand By
By Gay Summer Rick
Located in Santa Monica, CA
within the urban landscape, Gay Summer’s style is a melding of impressionism and color-field painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Yacht Wanderer (Slave Ship)
Located in Jacksonville, FL
suffering is what makes this piece so compelling.
William Gay Yorke, a master of maritime painting, brings
Category
1870s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sandy Beach, Cohasset, 1860
By Winckworth Allan Gay
Located in New York, NY
Winckworth Allan Gay paints a scenic coastal scene from an elevated perspective overlooking a wave
Category
Mid-19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Donut Detour
By Gay Summer Rick
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Original Oil on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
On The Grid - Blue
By Gay Summer Rick
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Home Run
By Gay Summer Rick
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Phenomenon
By Gay Summer Rick
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Layers of Fog Before Noon
By Gay Summer Rick
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Exit Here
By Gay Summer Rick
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Anticipation II
By Gay Summer Rick
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Island Getaway
By Gay Summer Rick
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fog Sunset Above One Gun
By Gay Summer Rick
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Green Light
By Gay Summer Rick
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dahlias in the Night Sky II
By Gay Summer Rick
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Oil on canvas.
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
October Heat
By Gay Summer Rick
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Deep Blue
By Gay Summer Rick
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Off to Work
By Gay Summer Rick
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hungry Wolves Hunt a Women Up a Tree at Night - Gay Female Illustrator
Located in Miami, FL
Trailblazing Gay Female illustrator of the Golden Age Ida Waugh paints and powerful narrative of a
Category
1980s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Illustration Board
H 11 in W 7.5 in D 1 in
Nude Man In Bathing Suit, Male Nude in Speedo, Gay Art, Sex appeal
Located in Miami, FL
, New York City
In 1928 Schacht studied painting under Arthur W. Woelfe (1873-1936), and, in 1929 she
Category
1930s Naturalistic Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Buffalo, NY Steel Mill American Scene Modernism WPA Era Industrial 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
(1911-1992)
“Buffalo, NY Steel Mill”, c. 1935
23 x 28 inches
Oil on canvas
Signed Gay lower left
BIO
Category
1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Panneaux Décoratifs, Oil on Canvas, Walter Gay, American
By Walter Gay
Located in NEW YORK, NY
WALTER GAY
American, 1856–1937
Panneaux Décoratifs
Signed Walter Gay; also titled on a label
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
After a Storm by Edward Gay (American, 1837-1928)
By Edward Gay
Located in New York, NY
Edward Gay (1837-1928)
After a Storm
Oil on panel
13 ½ x 17 ½ inches
Signed lower right
EDWARD GAY
Category
Late 19th Century Tonalist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Walk in Winter by Edward Gay (American, 1837-1928)
By Edward Gay
Located in New York, NY
Edward Gay (1837-1928)
A Walk in Winter, 1862
Oil on canvas
12 1/8 x 16 ¼ inches
Signed and dated
Category
Late 19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Les Toits, Fontainebleau
By Walter Gay
Located in New York, NY
signed Walter Gay, lower center
Category
Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Interior at the Chateau du Breau
By Walter Gay
Located in New York, NY
signed Walter Gay, lower left
bears original frame
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Studio Interior
By Walter Gay
Located in New York, NY
signed Walter Gay, lower left
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
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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.
- 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. - 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.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 1stDibs 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.
- 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
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 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 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.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs 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.
- 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, 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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