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'Composition #5: Boulders & Rocks Series, ' by Regina Murphy, Oil Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This oil on canvas painting by Regina Murphy gives the viewer a closeup view of mountain boulders
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 36 in W 36 in D 1.5 in
Patrick Murphy Landscape Oil On Canvas on Panel, Signed & Framed
Located in Plainview, NY
This oil on canvas painting by Patrick Murphy ( British, 1969) presents an impressionistic view of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 30.5 in W 42.5 in D 1 in
Murphy Cattle Co, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Richard Szkutnik
Located in Yardley, PA
original en plein air oil on panel paint in contemporary impressionism style :: Painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sandy Murphy, Scottish Modernist artist, still life of apples
Located in Harkstead, GB
Sandy Murphy (born 1956)
A still life of apples
Signed
Oil on board
13 x 14¼ inches
A very
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 13 in W 14.25 in D 1.5 in
The Smallest Event Unfolds Like a Fate, surrealist landscape oil painting
By Eileen Murphy
Located in New York, NY
Eileen Murphy’s paintings on panels are a mirage of disparate memories. Lived experience, borrowed
Category
2010s Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Pigeon Flight: abstract landscape painting w/ birds, architecture & orange sky
By Deirdre Murphy
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
has been published in Symbiosis, New American Paintings and Fresh Paint Magazine. Murphy’s work can be
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Empty
By Christopher Murphy
Located in Fairfield, CT
Christopher Murphy’s paintings exist in a space between real and surreal. This new series is
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Jump Forward
By Brendan Murphy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BRENDAN MURPHY
Jump Forward, 2021
Signed by artist
Oil, acrylic, and gouache on chrome panel
60 x
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Four on the Floor
By Christopher Murphy
Located in Fairfield, CT
Christopher Murphy’s paintings exist in a space between real and surreal. This new series is
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Congratulations It's a Booze
By Christopher Murphy
Located in Fairfield, CT
Christopher Murphy’s paintings exist in a space between real and surreal. This new series is
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Half Empty
By Christopher Murphy
Located in Fairfield, CT
Christopher Murphy’s paintings exist in a space between real and surreal. This new series is
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Internal Process
By Brendan Murphy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brendan Murphy
Internal Process, 2018
Signed by the artist
Oil, acrylic and gouache on canvas
72 x
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
2/3 Mojo
By Brendan Murphy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brendan Murphy
2/3 Mojo, 2022
Signed by the artist
Oil, acrylic and gouache on canvas
60 x 60
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Gouache
Touch and Go
By Brendan Murphy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brendan Murphy
Touch and Go, 2022
Signed by the artist
Oil, acrylic and gouache on canvas
60 x 72
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Gouache
Let Loose
By Brendan Murphy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brendan Murphy
Let Loose, 2022
72 x 60 inches
Oil and acrylic on silver based chrome board
Signed
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Silver
Make Moves
By Brendan Murphy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brendan Murphy
Make Moves
60 x 40 inches
Oil, acrylic, and gouache on silver based chrome board
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Gouache, Board
Destiny
By Brendan Murphy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brendan Murphy
Destiny, 2022
60 x 72 inches
Oil, acrylic and gouache on canvas
This piece is unique
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Gouache
Gravity
By Brendan Murphy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brendan Murphy
Gravity, 2022
36 x 24 inches
Oil, acrylic, and gouache on silver based chrome board
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Gouache, Board
Tangle
By Christopher Murphy
Located in Fairfield, CT
Christopher Murphy’s paintings exist in a space between real and surreal. This new series is
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Rites
By Christopher Murphy
Located in Fairfield, CT
Christopher Murphy’s paintings exist in a space between real and surreal. This new series is
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Realistic Portrait of Thomas Shelby (Cillian Murphy) from Peaky Blinders
Located in Houston, TX
Cillian Murphy, a.k.a. Thomas Shelby in the famous British drama series, Peaky Blinders. Signed by the
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 40 in W 39.88 in D 1.5 in
Meanwhile
By Brendan Murphy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brendan Murphy
Meanwhile, 2022
Signed by artist
Oil, acrylic, and gouache on canvas
60 x 72 inches
Category
2010s Street Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
The Exact Moment
By Brendan Murphy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brendan Murphy
The Exact Moment, 2022
Signed by artist
Oil, acrylic, and gouache on canvas
60 x 72
Category
2010s Street Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
March Landscape near Mt. Monadnock
By Hermann Dudley Murphy
Located in Milford, NH
expatriate painter James Abbott MacNeill Whistler, whose abstract tonal paintings greatly influenced Murphy
Category
1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tonalist Landscape
Located in Milford, NH
A fine tonalist landscape by American artist J. Francis Murphy (1853-1921). Murphy was born in
Category
Early 1900s Tonalist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nude Figure Study, Standing Female Figure with Sage Green
By M. Z. Murphy
Located in Soquel, CA
by Los Gatos, California artist M.Z. Murphy (American, 20th century), c.1990. The female figure model
Category
1990s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Nude Figure with Stool Against Blue Background
By M. Z. Murphy
Located in Soquel, CA
, California artist Maryanne Z. Murphy (American, 20th century). Signed with initials "MZM" lower right
Category
1990s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cardboard, Oil
[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
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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"After the Rain"
By John Francis Murphy
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Signed Lower Right
Known for his Tonalist-style landscape paintings, John Francis Murphy was
Category
Late 19th Century Tonalist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Fall Landscape"
By John Francis Murphy
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Jim’s of Lambertville is proud to offer this artwork by:
John Francis Murphy (1853 - 1921)
John
Category
Early 1900s Tonalist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Landscape with Farm"
By John Francis Murphy
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Jim’s of Lambertville is proud to offer this artwork by:
John Francis Murphy (1853 - 1921)
John
Category
1890s Tonalist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"An Old Clearing"
By John Francis Murphy
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Murphy (1853 - 1921)
John Francis Murphy is increasingly recognized today as one of the leading American
Category
1910s Tonalist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"The Low Lands"
By John Francis Murphy
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Murphy (1853 - 1921)
John Francis Murphy is increasingly recognized today as one of the leading
Category
Early 1900s Tonalist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Landscape with Trees and Pond"
By John Francis Murphy
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Murphy (1853 - 1921)
John Francis Murphy is increasingly recognized today as one of the leading
Category
1890s Tonalist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Birches"
By John Francis Murphy
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Jim’s of Lambertville is proud to offer this artwork.
Signed lower left.
John Francis Murphy
Category
Late 19th Century Tonalist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Eucalyptus Trees" Hermann Dudley Murphy, American Impressionist seaside
By Hermann Dudley Murphy
Located in Cleveland, OH
Hermann Dudley Murphy, American, 1867-1945
"Eucalyptus Trees"
Oil on Academy Board, signed lower
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tonalist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Jackson Street at Manhattan Avenue, oil painting
By Christopher Murphy
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Jackson Street at Manhattan Avenue, 2007-2008
Oil on panel
35 x 48”
Christopher Murphy lived in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Future Vegetarian, oil painting on wood panel
By Christopher Murphy
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Furture Vegetarian, 2011
oil painting on panel
26 x 26"
With each body of work Christopher
Category
1960s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
INTENT - nostalgic painting of child
By Pamela Murphy
Located in Seattle, WA
Nostalgic painting of child with buck - Boy
Pamela Murphy’s oil paintings have a nostalgic
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
DOE - nostalgic painting of deer
By Pamela Murphy
Located in Seattle, WA
Nostalgic painting of deer
Pamela Murphy’s oil paintings have a nostalgic quality, their imagery
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Magical Realist Painting. Title - Love
Located in East Hampton, NY
" is an oil on canvas by English-Irish-French artist Anthony Murphy. Murphy won fame as a child actor
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
SOLITAIRE - nostalgic painting of girl with pail
By Pamela Murphy
Located in Seattle, WA
Nostalgic painting of girl with shovel and pail - Child - Dig
Pamela Murphy’s oil paintings have a
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
COPILOT - nostalgic painting of children on tricycle
By Pamela Murphy
Located in Seattle, WA
Nostalgic painting of children on tricycle - Baby - Boy
Pamela Murphy’s oil paintings have a
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
BEGGAR'S CLUB II - nostalgic painting with dogs
By Pamela Murphy
Located in Seattle, WA
Nostalgic painting - Man with Dogs
Pamela Murphy’s oil paintings have a nostalgic quality, their
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
CARNIVAL - nostalgic painting of boy with red balloon
By Pamela Murphy
Located in Seattle, WA
Nostalgic painting - boy with red balloon
Pamela Murphy’s oil paintings have a nostalgic quality
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
SOLSTICE - nostalgic painting of girl with silver floral pattern
By Pamela Murphy
Located in Seattle, WA
Nostalgic painting of girl with silver floral pattern - Silver Leaf -
Pamela Murphy’s oil
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Congratulations, it's a Booze!
By Christopher Murphy
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Christopher Murphy
Congratulations, it's a Booze!, 2019
oil on panel
25-1/2 x 24"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Hathi
By Pamela Murphy
Located in Park City, UT
Pamela Murphy collects and chooses figures from old photographs for her paintings. The people whose
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sentinel II
By Pamela Murphy
Located in Park City, UT
Pamela Murphy collects and chooses figures from old photographs for her paintings. The people whose
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
CADMIUM CRUSH II
By Shayne Murphy
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
30 x 24 inches oil, graphite and pigment on panel
About Shayne Murphy
Shayne Murphy (Texas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Graphite, Pigment
Float
By Christopher Murphy
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Float, 2017
oil on panel
27 x 40”
With each body of work Christopher Murphy weaves the conceptual
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Empty
By Christopher Murphy
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Empty, 2017
oil on panel
50 x 37”
With each body of work Christopher Murphy weaves the conceptual
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Trouble II
By Pamela Murphy
Located in Park City, UT
Pamela Murphy collects and chooses figures from old photographs for her paintings. The people whose
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Captain
By Pamela Murphy
Located in Park City, UT
Pamela Murphy collects and chooses figures from old photographs for her paintings. The people whose
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Imposter VII
By Pamela Murphy
Located in Park City, UT
Pamela Murphy collects and chooses figures from old photographs for her paintings. The people whose
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Quintet
By Pamela Murphy
Located in Park City, UT
Pamela Murphy collects and chooses figures from old photographs for her paintings. The people whose
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Long Barn
By Pamela Murphy
Located in Park City, UT
Pamela Murphy collects and chooses figures from old photographs for her paintings. The people whose
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Half Empty
By Christopher Murphy
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Half Empty, 2017
oil on panel
25 x 37”
With each body of work Christopher Murphy weaves the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood 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.
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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 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.
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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.
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- 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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