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"Giverny XII", Contemporary, Oil, Painting, Landscape, Waterscape, Impressionist
By Jill Hackney
Located in St. Louis, MO
Communications for NUNU Arts and Culture Collective."
"Giverny XII", Contemporary, Oil, Painting, Landscape
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Oil
Wang Huimin Waterscape Original Oil Painting "Harbor"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Harbor
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 19 x 23 inches
Frame: Framing options available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 19 in W 23 in D 0.5 in
"Giverny XV", Contemporary, Oil Painting, Canvas, Impressionism, Waterscape
By Jill Hackney
Located in St. Louis, MO
Communications for NUNU Arts and Culture Collective."
"Giverny XV", Contemporary, Oil Painting, Canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Oil
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H 18 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
"Giverny XVIII", Contemporary, Oil Painting, Canvas, Impressionism, Waterscape
By Jill Hackney
Located in St. Louis, MO
Communications for NUNU Arts and Culture Collective."
"Giverny XVIII", Contemporary, Oil Painting, Canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Varnish, Canvas, Oil
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H 24 in W 37 in D 1.5 in
"Giverny XV", Contemporary, Oil Painting, Canvas, Impressionism, Waterscape
By Jill Hackney
Located in St. Louis, MO
Communications for NUNU Arts and Culture Collective."
"Giverny XV", Contemporary, Oil Painting, Canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Varnish, Canvas, Oil
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H 18 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
"Giverny XVII", Contemporary, Oil Painting, Canvas, Waterscape, Impressionist
By Jill Hackney
Located in St. Louis, MO
International Communications for NUNU Arts and Culture Collective."
"Giverny XVII", Contemporary, Oil Painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 30 in W 80 in D 1.5 in
"Tributary III" Contemporary Landscape Waterscape Oil on Canvas Painting
By Eric Abrecht
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Tributary III" is an unframed oil on canvas painting by Eric Abrecht, depicting an abstracted
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
"Tranquil Presence" Landscape Waterscape with Trees, Oil on Canvas Painting
By Eric Abrecht
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Tranquil Presence" is an unframed oil on square canvas painting by Eric Abrecht, depicting an
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
Yao YongChun Waterscape Original Oil Painting "Small Fishing Village 1"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Small Fishing Village 1
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 30.75 x 23.5 inches
Frame: Framing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 30.75 in W 23.5 in D 0.5 in
Golden Pond-original abstract landscape-waterscape oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
and shimmering hues. This original landscape painting, rendered in oil on canvas, captures the essence
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
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H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.58 in
Golden August Waters-original abstract waterscape oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
painting that transports viewers to a realm of tranquil beauty and shimmering hues.
Crafted with delicate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Louse FairchildGolden August Waters-original abstract waterscape oil painting-contemporary Art, 2024
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H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.58 in
"Lilies in Soft Light", Contemporary, Oil, Painting, Canvas, Framed, Waterscape
By Jeffrey Vaughn
Located in St. Louis, MO
Jeffrey Vaughn, from Alton, Illinois, received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1978 from Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, and his Master of Fine Arts in 1983 from the ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Varnish, Oil
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H 24 in W 24 in D 2.25 in
Beth Parcell, "Snowy", 18x14 White Egret Waterscape Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This waterscape piece, "Snowy", is a 18x14 oil painting on canvas featuring a majestic white egret
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Lilies in Soft Light", Contemporary, Oil, Painting, Canvas, Framed, Waterscape
By Jeffrey Vaughn
Located in St. Louis, MO
Jeffrey Vaughn, from Alton, Illinois, received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1978 from Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, and his Master of Fine Arts in 1983 from the ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Varnish, Oil
"Red Bud Island" Lakeside Waterscape Painting
Located in Austin, TX
By Elizabeth Hamilton
24" x 48" | Oil on Canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Promise Of Peace, Lee Tiller, Original Waterscape Oil Painting, Affordable
By Lee Tiller
Located in Deddington, GB
The Promise of Peace [2021]
original
Oil on stretched canvas
Image size: H:61 cm x W:76 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 24.02 in W 29.93 in D 0.71 in
Antique Waterscape Oil Painting by William Dommersen 19th C
Located in London, GB
A beautiful waterscape painting " A view on the Amstel " by William Raymond Dommersen (British
Category
Antique 1890s British Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"Echo 1", Pair of Impressionist Style Oil Painting on Canvas, Waterscape Diptych
By Jill Hackney
Located in St. Louis, MO
Communications for NUNU Arts and Culture Collective."
"Echo 1", Pair of Impressionist Style Oil Painting on
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Waterscape
Located in Zürich, ZH
In 1998 Hiroshi Ōnishi returned to Japan and began to work as an oil painting instructor at his
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Intercoastal, Waterscape, Abstract Landscape, Oil on Canvas, Textured
By Dale Najarian
Located in Riverdale, NY
Dale Najarian, Intercoastal, Oil on Canvas, 24 x 30. It is framed. It is an abstract landscape and
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sheng Hui Waterscape Original Oil On Canvas "Waterside"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Waterside
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 19.5 x 27 inches
Frame: Framing options available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 19.5 in W 27 in D 0.5 in
"Placid Morning" Contemporary Abstract Waterscape Landscape Oil on Canvas
By Eric Abrecht
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Placid Morning" is an unframed oil on canvas painting by Eric Abrecht, depicting an abstracted
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
Listening Landscape-original abstract landscape-waterscape painting-contemporary
Located in London, Chelsea
nature's symphony. This original landscape painting, delicately brought to life on canvas with oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
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H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
Shoreline, Realist Style Contemporary Landscape Painting, Waterscape Art
By Helen Robinson
Located in Deddington, GB
gallery at Wychwood Art. Helen Robinson's atmospheric oil paintings represent impressionable moments in
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 0.4 in
By The Water's Edge, Waterscape, Blue, Water, Landscape, painting
By Betty Ball
Located in Riverdale, NY
By the Water's Edge by Betty Ball is part of her Land and Sea series. It is Oil on Linen, 36x36
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Across Five Mile, Waterscape, Reflections, Blue, Water, Landscape, painting
By Betty Ball
Located in Riverdale, NY
Across Five Mile by Betty Ball is part of her Land and Sea series. It is Oil on Linen, 30x30. It
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"The Brook" Green and Blue Abstract Impressionist Waterscape Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Green and blue abstract impressionist waterscape by artist Clarence Bolton. The piece depicts a
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Across the Inlet, Waterscape, Reflection, Blue, Water, Landscape Scene, painting
By Betty Ball
Located in Riverdale, NY
Across the Inlet by Betty Ball is part of her Land and Sea series. It is Oil on Canvas, 30x30. It
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Old Gods Almost Dead (2021), oil on linen, waterscape, skyscape, sunflowers
By Fabricio Suarez
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Old Gods Almost Dead (2021), oil on linen, landscape, skyscape, waterscape, nightscape, vista
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Romantic Lake" Impressionist Painting Featuring Pink Blue Green Waterscape
By Pham Luan
Located in Rye, NY
wealth of its own culture. Engaging Pham Luan’s paintings is like reading a poem. At times, he chooses to
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Yao YongChun Waterscape Original Oil On Canvas "Small Fishing Village 2"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Small Fishing Village 2
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 23.5 x 31 inches
Frame: Framing options
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 23.5 in W 31 in D 0.5 in
Light on Water, Gerhard Richter Style Abstract Expressionist Waterscape Painting
By Teresa Pemberton
Located in Deddington, GB
material.
Contemporary Abstract Painting
Oil Paint on Canvas
Canvas Size: H 100cm x W 120cm
Sold Unframed
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
September Purple Haze, Lee Tiller, Original Waterscape Painting, Affordable Art
By Lee Tiller
Located in Deddington, GB
September Purple Haze [2021]
original
Oil on stretched canvas
Image size: H:61 cm x W:76 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 24.02 in W 29.93 in D 0.71 in
Lake Manyara No.2 by Calo Carratalá - Large waterscape painting, Tanzania
By Calo Carratalá
Located in Paris, FR
Lake Manyara N°2 is a unique oil painting by Spanish contemporary artist Calo Carratalá, dimensions
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Call Of The Kingfisher, Lee Tiller, Original Realist Waterscape River Painting
By Lee Tiller
Located in Deddington, GB
Call of the Kingfisher [2020]
original
Oil on stretched canvas
Image size: H:61 cm x W:76 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 24.02 in W 29.93 in D 0.71 in
Lily Pond - Large Original Impressionist Monet Style Waterscape Painting
By Ivana Milosevic
Located in Los Angeles, CA
environment. Her passion for city planning and engaging public landscapes becomes visible in her painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
BEFORE NIGHTFALL - Realism / Waterscape / Contemporary / California
By Sunghee Jang
Located in New York, NY
Original Oil Painting by Sunghee Jang
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
In My Free Time Loch Lomond Semi Abstract Scottish Landscape Waterscape Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
painting and the family.
Additional information:
Original
Oil, wax and acrylic on canvas
Image size: H:96
Category
2010s Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wax, Oil, Acrylic
H 37.8 in W 37.8 in D 1.97 in
Verrazano Bridge Pier, realistic waterscape, NYC
By Gregory Frux
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil on canvas
Dr. Rowland S. Russell PhD. writes about his experience directly witnessing Greg's
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
ATLANTIC SWELL #17 - Contemporary / Photorealism / Waterscape / Sea
By Lisa Lebofsky
Located in New York, NY
Original oil painting by Lisa Lebofsky
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
OXBOW LAGOON, SAUGATUCK, MICHIGAN - Landscape/ Realism / Waterscape / Peaceful
Located in New York, NY
Original Oil Painting by Ben Whitehouse
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
SHADOW ON THE HORIZON - Contemporary Realism / Seascape / Waterscape
By Lisa Lebofsky
Located in New York, NY
Original Painting by Lisa Lebofsky
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Metal
Morning Tide, Oil Painting
By George Peebles
Located in San Francisco, CA
his glowing autumn landscapes and panoramic waterscapes. He enjoys painting brief, dramatic moments in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Of the Same Stripe (Abstract, Geometric, Pattern, Waterscape, Skyscape, Blue)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Kelley Carman
Of the Same Stripe (Abstract, Geometric, Pattern, Waterscape, Skyscape, Blue, Gray
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic
H 48 in W 36 in D 1.5 in
June on The Cove, Landscape, Waterscape, Reflections, Blue, Water, Horizontal
By Betty Ball
Located in Riverdale, NY
June On The Cove by Betty Ball is part of her Land and Sea series. It is Oil on Linen, 24x48. It
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hailey Idaho Spring, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
a bright colorful modern waterscape :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes with an official
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Breaking Wave - modern art expressionist seascape vivid colour waterscape
Located in London, Chelsea
"Breaking Wave" by contemporary artist Nicholas Vivian is a commanding seascape that plunges viewers into the dynamic and invigorating energy of the ocean. Demonstrating mastery in h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in
"Waterfall, Spray, Clouds" Small Landscape/Waterscape Sky with Sun
By Kimberly MacNeille
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Waterfall, Spray, Clouds" Oil on Panel, 12 x 12 x 3/4 Inches, is a meticulously painted
Category
2010s Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 12 in W 12 in D 0.75 in
"Waterfall from Above" Large landscape/waterscape of Niagara with greenery
By Kimberly MacNeille
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Waterfall from Above," Oil on Canvas, 48 x 36 Inches, is a large landscape painting of Niagara
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
In the Rain, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
art teacher.Words that describe this painting: lotus, water, swan, rain, waterscape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Beauty of Silence, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, reflection, seascape, waterscape, calm, ocean, boat, seascape, representational, oil painting, blue, yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Waterfall and Spray #4" Small landscape/waterscape with shrubs, sky, clouds
By Kimberly MacNeille
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Waterfall and Spray #4" Oil on Panel, 12 x 12 x 3/4 Inches, is a meticulously painted
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Kimberly MacNeille"Waterfall and Spray #4" Small landscape/waterscape with shrubs, sky, clouds, 2011
H 12 in W 12 in D 0.75 in
"Waterfall, Spray, Clouds" Small landscape/waterscape dusk clouds sky blue pink
By Kimberly MacNeille
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Waterfall and Spray #3" Oil on Panel, 12 x 12 x 3/4 Inches, is a meticulously painted
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Bromoil
"Waterfall and Spray #2" Small landscape/waterscape dusk clouds sky blue pink
By Kimberly MacNeille
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Waterfall and Spray #2" Oil on Panel, 12 x 12 x 3/4 Inches, is a meticulously painted
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Waterfall and Spray #1" Small Landscape/Waterscape Dusk Clouds Sky Blue Pink
By Kimberly MacNeille
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Waterfall and Spray #1" Oil on Panel, 12 x 12 x 3/4 Inches, is a meticulously painted
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
SUENO {DREAM} TRIPTYCH - SET OF 3, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Michele Morata
Located in Yardley, PA
interpreted as pure abstract, landscape or waterscape. Created with ecofriendly oil with mixed-media including
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 24 in W 50 in D 1.8 in
Moon Tide, Landscape, Abstract Landscape, Water, textured, oil, painting
By Dale Najarian
Located in Riverdale, NY
Dale Najarian, Moon Tide, Oil on Canvas, 30x48, white framed to 31.5 x49.5 It is a highly
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Stephen Pentak "2018, 2.6" - Landscape Oil Painting on Paper
By Stephen Pentak
Located in New York, NY
.
(pent473)
This original oil painting on paper by Stephen Pentak depicts a serene and beautiful lake
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
Highland River Landscape - British 19th century Scottish landscape oil painting
By John Brandon Smith
Located in London, GB
This superb very large British Victorian landscape oil painting is by much sought after landscape
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Stephen Pentak "2021, XI.II" - Landscape Oil Painting on Panel
By Stephen Pentak
Located in New York, NY
Stephen Pentak
2021, XI.II, 2021
Oil on panel
26.75 x 60 in.
(pent475)
This original oil painting
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
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Oil Painting Waterscape For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate oil painting waterscape for your needs in our varied inventory. There are many Impressionist, contemporary and Expressionist versions of these works for sale. If you’re looking for an oil painting waterscape from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding an oil painting waterscape to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of gray, brown, blue, black and more. Finding an appealing oil painting waterscape — no matter the origin — is easy, but Allison Chambers, Pierre Bittar, Dale Najarian, Gail Chase-Bien and Eric Abrecht each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
How Much is a Oil Painting Waterscape?
The average selling price for an oil painting waterscape we offer is $3,400, while they’re typically $185 on the low end and $488,500 for the highest priced.
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Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs. Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
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Questions About Oil Painting Waterscape
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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 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. - 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.
- 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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.
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