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Steamships
Located in Lawrence, NY
We fell in love with this highly atmospheric, nearly abstract image of steamships, c. 1900, by
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel
19th Century Painting of a Steamship, American
Located in Doylestown, PA
A small oil-on-board maritime painting of a steam powered yacht with steadying sail, circa 1890, in
Category
Antique 1890s American Victorian Paintings
Materials
Paint
All's Well: Graphic Black and Gold Painting of Steamship with the Icebergs
By Joseph Maresca
Located in Hudson, NY
10 x 13 inches unframed
oil and wax on panel
Joseph Maresca has a view of the Hudson River from
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wax, Oil, Wood Panel
The Medway Queen steamship. Signed Probyn
By Probyn
Located in London, GB
Fabulous 1950’s oil on canvas painting depicting the Medway Queen paddle steamer. Celebrating its
Category
Mid-20th Century English Post-Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Lively Hamburg Harbor with Four-Masted Barque and Steamship by F. Harden -1920
Located in Roma, IT
by Friedrich Harden (1861 - 1921) in 1920.
Original oil painting on canvas.
Hand-signed on the
Category
1920s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Friedrich HardenLively Hamburg Harbor with Four-Masted Barque and Steamship by F. Harden -1920, 1920
H 25.79 in W 36.62 in D 1.19 in
"Nellie" Steamship - Maritime Figurative Landscape Watercolor
By Lee Wiseman
Located in Soquel, CA
being watercolors and oil paintings.
Lee was involved in several artist’s co-ops and painting groups
Category
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Berean sailing tall ship oil painting by John Cromby
Located in London, GB
was struck by a foreign steamship and foundered on the 8th April 1910. In Cromby's painting, a grey
Category
20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
French Impressionist Oil Painting Busy Beach Scene with Figures Boarding Ferry
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
A Victorian Harbour Scene With Families Boarding A Steamship
French School, 20th century
oil
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abandoned (Colorado) - Oil on Canvas, American Modern Landscape Painting
By William Sanderson
Located in Denver, CO
'Abandoned (Colorado)' is an oil painting by William Sanderson (1905-1990) depicting an abandoned
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 13.25 in W 16.5 in D 0.75 in
1940s Oil Painting Portrait of Two Figures, American Modernist Figurative
By Angelo Di Benedetto
Located in Denver, CO
Oil on canvas signed by artist Angelo Di Benedetto (1913-1992) featuring two young figures reading
Category
1940s American Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 33.75 in W 39.75 in D 3.25 in
Antique Scottish Oil on Canvas Painting Tantallon Castle Ruin East Lothian 1850
By Horatio McCulloch
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & important Scottish oil on canvas painting; a landscape of Tantallon Castle in East Lothian
Category
1850s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Alpine Valley Landscape with High Hills and River 19th Century Oil Painting
Located in Stockholm, SE
breathtaking scenery that includes ruins atop high hills, hazed mountains in the distance, steamships and
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Young Boy Thomas Wagstaff - Scottish art 18th century oil painting
Located in London, GB
This superb late 18th century portrait oil painting is attributed to noted Scottish artist
Category
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Riverscape oil painting of shipping on the Thames near Tower Bridge & St Paul’s
By Edward Henry Eugene Fletcher
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
: 19.25 inches x 34.25 inches
A wonderful painting of a steamship and other boats in the Pool of London
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 19.25 in W 34.25 in D 2.5 in
1890 Monumental BJ Harnett Seascape Canvas Oil Painting Nautical Maritime Boat
Located in Dayton, OH
"Monumental antique 1890 nautical maritime seascape oil painting on canvas by B.J. Harnett. The
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
H 63 in W 106 in D 2 in
Fishguard to Rosslare - 20th Century Oil
By John S. Smith
Located in London, GB
John S. Smith
20th Century
Fishguard to Rosslare
Oil and gouache on board, signed lower left
Image
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Oil, Board
Fitzgerald Moore - Framed 1986 Oil, Steam Ship at Sea
Located in Corsham, GB
A late 19th century maritime painting of a steamship travelling across the Atlantic. Well-presented
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Antique English Oil on Canvas Ship Painting by Charles Keith Miller, 1876.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large Antique English Framed Oil on Canvas Ship Painting, Signed "CKM 1876," Charles Keith Miller
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
H 3 in W 53.75 in D 36 in
Large Antique German Oil on Canvas Norwegian Fjord Landscape Scene 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A fine and Large oil on canvas painting by Karl Julius Rose (1828-1911), "Norwegian Fjord", signed
Category
1890s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Last Voyage of the Lady Elgin - Detailed Painting of an Historic Ship Disaster
By Eric Edward Esper
Located in Chicago, IL
as a painter. My fascination with landscapes and history has led me to create oil paintings of scenes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid Century Still Life with Apples and Pitcher Original Oil on Artist's Board
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Still Life with Apples and Pitcher Original Oil on Artist's Board
Vibrant still life
Category
1950s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board
William Alexander Drake Oil Board, Ship at Dock
Located in Bridgeport, CT
, perhaps for repair. The partial view of a steamship is in the right background.
Sight 24 x 20"
Fine
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Paintings
Materials
Wood
Large Oil on Board by Lawrence Gipe, Factory Series, 1998 Industrial Modern
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
60” x 84” mixed-media oil painting depicting a dark landscape of working industrial factories and
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
The Hudson River Sidewheel Steamer J.M.A.
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
drawings of steamships in this period. Both artists made the ships the stars of their paintings creating a
Category
1890s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American Seascape Painting by Hermann Herzog of Fishing Boats
By Hermann Ottomar Herzog
Located in Shippensburg, PA
HERMANN OTTOMAR HERZOG
German/American, 1832-1932
"Fishing Trawlers off the Coast"
Oil on canvas
Category
Antique 19th Century American Romantic Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
American Merchant Ship S.S. PLEIADES, Later WWI US Navy Ship USS PLEIADES
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
the Steamship PLEIADES steaming out of the French port of Le Havre. Within a year of this painting
Category
1910s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century Oil on Panel of the RMSPC Steam Ship LA PLATA. dated 1876
Located in TEYJAT, FR
19th Century Oil on Panel of the steam ship LA PLATA owned by the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 1.58 in
Bark ST. GEORGE off South Stack
By William G. Yorke
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
. Hall. She had a good long life at sea, particularly for a sailing ship well into the steamship era
Category
1870s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th C. Orientalist Painting Pastel Arab and Camel, desert landscape fauna Flora
Located in West Hollywood, CA
century and is perhaps best known today for its production of impressive oil paintings and works on paper
Category
Antique 19th Century European Paintings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint, Paper
H 27.5 in W 35.5 in D 2 in
Large Italian Painting of a Merchant Ship "The Venetian Workers' Society Offers"
Located in Katonah, NY
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Created to promote The Venetian Workers' Society, this large hand-painted oil painting was painted on a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 27 in W 33 in D 1 in
Steam Ship Washington rescuing from the Winchester off Boston 1854
By James Edward Buttersworth
Located in Woodbury, CT
James Edward Butteerworth
Owning a painting by James Edward Buttersworth depicting the heroic
Category
1850s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
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H 11 in W 13 in
English School, A Rare Portrait of John Scott Russell and "The Great Eastern"
Located in New York, NY
English School, A Rare Historical and Important Portrait Painting of John Scott Russell and "The
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wreck THE THISTLEGORM
Located in Sempach, LU
addition to your original oil painting collection.
Original art is painted on stretched canvas. The sides
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Les Eboulements
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Les Eboulements" 1981, is an oil painting on board by noted Canadian artist
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"The Bransford" Antonio Jacobsen, Marine Ship Portrait, Great Lakes Seascape
By Antonio Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Antonio Jacobsen
The Bransford, 1903
Signed, inscribed "West Hoboken," and dated lower right
Oil on
Category
Early 1900s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Arab Scouts, " Adolph Schreyer, Middle Eastern Orientalist Scene with Horses
By Adolf Schreyer
Located in New York, NY
Adolph Schreyer (1828 - 1899)
Arab Scouts, n.d.
Oil on canvas
33 3/4 x 56 inches
Signed lower right
Category
Mid-19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
American Steam Schooner Meets British Frigates Crossing the English Channel
By James Edward Buttersworth
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
the first American steamship to China, in 1844.
Showing a varied and illuminated sky that is
Category
1830s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Pool of London
By Norman Wilkinson
Located in London, GB
Private collection
In this painting we can we Blackfriars Bridge in the background reaching across the
Category
20th Century English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Paul Arndt (1881-1978) Large Scale Mountain Landscape C.1951
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul Arndt (1881-1978) Large Scale Mountain Landscape C.1951
Original oil on canvas affixed to
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Plywood, Oil
High Bridge, New York
By Arthur Clifton Goodwin
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
School led by Robert Henri. After painting in Boston in both oil and pastel for a twenty-year period
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mount Tamalpais, Marin County, California,
By William Keith
Located in Concord, MA
WILLIAM KEITH (1838-1911)
Mount Tamalpais, Marin County, California, c. 1880
Oil on board mounted
Category
1880s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"American Cup Race 1885"
By Frederick Tordoff
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil on board painting by Frederick Tordoff. Signed lower right and titled verso. Overall
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Saint-Malo, Brittany
By William Stanley Haseltine
Located in New York, NY
. During these years he witnessed the growth and decline of American landscape painting, the new concept of
Category
19th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nantucket Harbor Scene, by Inna Garsoian
By Inna Garsoian
Located in Nantucket, MA
Nantucket Harbor Scene, by Inna Garsoian (1896–1984), circa 1946, oil on canvas view of wharves and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Winslow Homer Framed Original 19th Century Wood Engraving "On the Beach"
By Winslow Homer
Located in Alamo, CA
umbrellas. Cabanas are seen on the right and a steamship courses through the water in the background on the
Category
1770s American Impressionist Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
H 18.5 in W 22.32 in D 1.57 in
General Wilhelm von Blume - Visionary retrospective -
Located in Berlin, DE
of General Wilhelm von Blume is based on a 1912 oil painting in the LWL-Museum für Kunst und Kultur
Category
1910s Realist Portrait Prints
Materials
Etching
H 13.39 in W 11.82 in D 0.4 in
Industrial Machine Age American Scene WPA Mid 20th Century 1939 SF World's Fair
Located in New York, NY
nurtured his interest in art by painting nature and life scenes with watercolors and oil paints. When his
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Transitional Steamship Anapa
By Antonio Jacobsen
Located in Stonington, CT
surface only detectable with a black light. This painting of the Transitional Steamship Anapa is signed 'A
Category
1890s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Dundee Steamship Lindisfarne
Located in Vancouver, BC
Oil on canvas depicting the transitional British Cargo steamship 'Lindisfarne' plying the North Sea
Category
1870s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Plant Line Steamship Evangeline
By Antonio Jacobsen
Located in Stonington, CT
painting decorative scenes on the doors of iron safes. An executive of the Old Dominion Steamship Company
Category
1890s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
American Line Steamship St. Paul
By Antonio Jacobsen
Located in Stonington, CT
painting decorative scenes on the doors of iron safes. An executive of the Old Dominion Steamship Company
Category
1890s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The German Steamship Cap Trafalgar
Located in Vancouver, BC
A small oil painting on board of the steam ship Cap Trafalgar signed Wagener. The Cap Trafalgar
Category
1910s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
English Steamship Portrait, RMS Adriatic, signed E. Johnston, circa 1915
Located in Lake Forest, IL
English Steamship portrait of the RMS Adriatic
Signed by E. Johnston, C-1915
31" x 36" with
Category
Early 20th Century English Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"A NIGHTLY RIVER CRUISE"
Located in Ghent, BE
special interest in light and its effects, often painting outdoors. Dating from around 1885, Pietschmann's
Category
1880s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Plant Line S.S. Evangeline, Halifax/London/Glasgow, 1912- 1921
By Antonio Jacobsen
Located in Stonington, CT
painting decorative scenes on the doors of iron safes. An executive of the Old Dominion Steamship Company
Category
Early 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 23 in W 47 in D 1 in
Self-Portrait
By William Bradford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
on portraits of the many ships in New Bedford Harbor. In 1858, his painting New Bedford Harbor at
Category
Mid-19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mallory Line Steamer San Jacinto
By Antonio Jacobsen
Located in Stonington, CT
painting decorative scenes on the doors of iron safes. An executive of the Old Dominion Steamship Company
Category
1890s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Transitional Steamer Alvo
By Antonio Jacobsen
Located in Stonington, CT
painting decorative scenes on the doors of iron safes. An executive of the Old Dominion Steamship Company
Category
1890s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sloman Union Line Transitional Steamer Bellagio
By Antonio Jacobsen
Located in Stonington, CT
painting decorative scenes on the doors of iron safes. An executive of the Old Dominion Steamship Company
Category
1890s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Carribean Harbor Scene of Shipping in the Old-Fashioned Way
Located in Berlin, DE
expressionistic artwork, early 20´s, painted on wood. black lumpers loading a steamship with coffee
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Expressionist Paintings
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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate oil painting steamship for your needs in our varied inventory. There are many Impressionist and Modern versions of these works for sale. Finding the perfect oil painting steamship may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. When looking for the right oil painting steamship for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, black, beige and brown. Creating an oil painting steamship has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Antonio Jacobsen and Alfred Jensen are consistently popular. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in oil paint, paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch.
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The average selling price for an oil painting steamship we offer is $2,500, while they’re typically $384 on the low end and $128,000 for the highest priced.
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- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale 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.
- 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.
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- 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. - 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. - 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.
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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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Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.
- Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 18, 2021The cost of an original oil painting has a very wide range. For emerging new artist could be in the lower end, ranging from the $500 to $10,000 depending on the size and subject matter, for the mid-career artists who are already established, their prices range in the thousands and hundreds of thousands of dollars and lastly the original oil painting art of very established and popular artists that could have auction records in the millions of dollars. In this category are some of the well known examples of the old master paintings and other contemporary artworks.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024The name of the first artist to use oil paints isn't known. However, historians have traced the use of oils back to 7th-century Afghanistan. There, Buddhist artists used oil paintings to produce religious artworks. One of the first artists to be famous for their use of oil paints was Jan van Eyck, a Flemish artist who was active from 1422 to 1441. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of oil paintings.
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