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Western Iris, Oil Painting
By Jay Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
, rock, nature, flora, realism, oil painting, greenWestern IrisJay JensenOil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lubec Window, Oil Painting
By Jay Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
, blueLubec WindowJay JensenOil painting on woodFinished edgesReady
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Caribbean Sky, Oil Painting
By Jay Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oil painting, blueCaribbean SkyJay JensenOil painting on woodFinished
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Maritime Oil Painting 19th century, by Prof. Alfred Jensen. Ship and Boat at Sea
By Alfred Jensen (b.1859)
Located in Berlin, DE
Maritime oil painting 19th century, by Prof. Alfred Jensen. Ship and boat at sea.
Around 1900
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dead Pine Evening, Oil Painting
By Jay Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting, blueDead Pine EveningJay JensenOil painting on woodFinished black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Weeds through the Cracks, Oil Painting
By Jay Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
/>Jay JensenOil painting on woodFinished white edgesReady to hangOne-of-a-kind
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Qually House in Spring, Oil Painting
By Jay Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
, representational, oil painting, greenThe Qually House in SpringJay JensenOil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Spring on Little Round Top, Oil Painting
By Jay Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
on Little Round TopJay JensenOil painting on woodFinished edgesReady to hang
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Trail at West Quoddy Head, Oil Painting
By Jay Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
, greenThe Trail at West Quoddy HeadJay JensenOil painting on stretched canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mt. Greylock - Holder Wenzel Jensen
Located in North Clarendon, VT
Wenzel Jensen. Exhibition label attached verso.
Exhibited, Chicago Galleries Association
Signed Lower
Category
Early 1900s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Early 19th Century Floral Still Life Oil on Board by Johan Laurentz Jensen
By Lauritz Jensen
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century oil on board still life by Johan Laurentz Jensen (Danish, 1800–1856) features a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Other Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
20th Century Oil on Canvas Self Portrait of Artist, Signed C. Hornung-Jensen
By Carl Hornung-Jensen
Located in Round Top, TX
Original oil on canvas self-portrait of the artist at his easel. Signed C. Hornung-Jensen
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
H 44.75 in W 34.5 in D 2 in
Outside the Box with Motherwell / realism still life oil painting
By Mimi Jensen
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Outside the Box with Motherwell' by artist Mimi Jensen, who uses bold colors to depict
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
H 19 in W 19 in D 2.5 in
Niels Frederik Schiøttz-Jensen, Travelling Family, Capri
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This buoyant late 19th-century oil painting by Danish artist Niels Frederik Schiøttz-Jensen (1855
Category
1890s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Decorative 19th Century Oil Painting of Roses, I.L. Jensen School
Located in Kastrup, DK
I.L. Jensen, School, 1840-1850
A beautiful and decorative oil painting depicting an arrangement of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Other Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Harmony / oil on canvas
By Mimi Jensen
Located in Burlingame, CA
complex patterns throughout the oil painting on canvas. In excellent condition. Signed and titled by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Backstage / oil on linen
By Mimi Jensen
Located in Burlingame, CA
oil painting on canvas, painted traditionally without the use of photography. The artist works in her
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Linen
J.L. Jensen - 19th Century Danish Golden Age Oil Painting of Kingfishers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Johan Laurentz Jensen (J. L. Jensen), 1800–1856
Painting: A detailed and vividly colored bird
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Paintings
Materials
Wood
H 17.52 in W 13.59 in D 1.58 in
The Heirloom / oil on linen
By Mimi Jensen
Located in Burlingame, CA
life. Colors include silver, orange and blue. Photorealist oil painting on canvas. The artist works in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
On The Town: Uptown / restaurant / bar scene, oil on canvas
By Mimi Jensen
Located in Burlingame, CA
paintings that depict dining - food and drink experiences by artist Mimi Jensen, who uses bold colors to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Kjeld Jensen, Oil on Canvas Composition
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Kjeld Jensen was a Danish painter who was born in 1922.
Oil on Canvas
Measures: Approx 29”W
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Danish Golden Age Oil Flower Painting Roses and Lilies, I.L. Jensen School
Located in Kastrup, DK
I.L. Jensen School, Danish Golden Age, 1840–1850
A beautiful and decorative oil painting depicting
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Victorian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
H 17.13 in W 21.26 in D 1.38 in
Early two sided figurative painting with separate portraits by renowned painter
By Alfred Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Alfred Jensen
Untitled two sided painting, 1947
2-sided gouache painting on board (one portrait is
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Gouache
H 29 in W 23.3 in D 0.3 in
Insalata / realism still life oil tomatoes in kitchen
By Mimi Jensen
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Insalata' featuring tomatoes on a kitchen counter with olive oil in glass bottles, salt and a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
On The Town: New York / restaurant scene oil on canvas
By Mimi Jensen
Located in Burlingame, CA
paintings that depict dining - food and drink experiences by artist Mimi Jensen, who uses bold colors to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
On The Town: San Francisco / restaurant scene oil on canvas
By Mimi Jensen
Located in Burlingame, CA
series of paintings that depict dining - food and drink experiences by artist Mimi Jensen, who uses bold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
On The Town: Paris / restaurant kitchen scene oil on canvas - food + dining
By Mimi Jensen
Located in Burlingame, CA
night on the town in France from Jensen's series of paintings that depict and celebrate dining, food and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Alfred Jensen "Yucatec" Oil on Canvas, 1969
Located in Astoria, NY
Alfred Julio Jensen (Guatemalan/American, 1903-1981), "Yucatec", Oil on Canvas, 1969, signed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Other Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Hibiscus Sunset, Oil Painting
By Jay Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hibiscus SunsetJay JensenOil painting on woodFinished edgesReady
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Skeletal Remains
By Jay Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
make his works even more luminous in person.Skeletal RemainsJay JensenOil painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
On a Foggy Morning
By Mimi Jensen
Located in Burlingame, CA
. Wonderful complex patterns throughout the tablecloth and shadows in the meticulously painted oil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Summer Silhouettes
By Mimi Jensen
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Summer Silhouettes' by artist Mimi Jensen, who uses bold colors to depict theatrically lit
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Anticipation
By Mimi Jensen
Located in Burlingame, CA
Mimi Jensen uses bold colors to depict theatrically lit objects. Her paintings invite speculation
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sunset
By Mimi Jensen
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Sunset' by artist Mimi Jensen, who uses bold colors to depict theatrically lit objects. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Window
By Mimi Jensen
Located in Burlingame, CA
Mimi Jensen uses bold colors to depict theatrically lit objects. Her paintings invite speculation
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Distilled
By Mimi Jensen
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Distilled' by artist Mimi Jensen, who uses bold colors to depict theatrically lit objects. "Her
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Jester Admires His Own Reflection
By Mimi Jensen
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Jester Admires His Own reflection' by artist Mimi Jensen, who uses bold colors to depict
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
In the Garden with Matisse
By Mimi Jensen
Located in Burlingame, CA
'In the Garden with Matisse' by artist Mimi Jensen. Whimsical and striking objects ranging from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
'Portrait of a Young Woman', Bretonne, Brittany, France, Danish Royal Academy
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Agnes Louise Agnete Jensen Weie (Danish, 1878-1964) and painted circa 1911.
Provenance: ABR auction
Category
1910s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 28.75 in W 23.75 in D 0.75 in
Pepper Party / oil on canvas - still life with food
By Mimi Jensen
Located in Burlingame, CA
. The oil on canvas painting is in excellent condition and signed and titled by artist.
Ms. Jensen is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Party Time
By Mimi Jensen
Located in Burlingame, CA
. In excellent condition. Signed and titled by artist..
Mimi Jensen uses bold colors to depict
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled
By Kjeld Jensen
Located in Greater Manchester, Cheshire
Kjeld Jensen. (1922-1998). Danish.
Untitled oil on canvas painting. 1959. Monogram and date
Category
1950s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Pythagorean Theorem
By Alfred Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Materials
Oil, Canvas
The Marriage of Odd and Even Numbers
By Alfred Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Materials
Oil, Canvas
There came into being: Clairvoyance, Per. I, Divination, Per. II
By Alfred Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Materials
Oil, Canvas
A Constant Entity
By Alfred Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Twin Children of the Sun VI
By Alfred Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Happenstance
Located in Stowe, VT
The expressionistic landscape paintings of Julia Jensen evoke memories of place, a sense of a
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
After the Rain
Located in Stowe, VT
The expressionistic landscape paintings of Julia Jensen evoke memories of place, a sense of a
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Reverie II
Located in Stowe, VT
The expressionistic landscape paintings of Julia Jensen evoke memories of place, a sense of a
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Just the Wind
Located in Stowe, VT
The expressionistic landscape paintings of Julia Jensen evoke memories of place, a sense of a
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Here at the Crossroads
Located in Stowe, VT
The expressionistic landscape paintings of Julia Jensen evoke memories of place, a sense of a
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Entanglement II
Located in Stowe, VT
The expressionistic landscape paintings of Julia Jensen evoke memories of place, a sense of a
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Rainbow Fleet
By Steve Jensen
Located in Asheville, NC
Nine oil and resin boat paintings on wood by artist Steve Jensen. The individual paintings can be
Category
2010s Other Art Style Landscape Paintings
Materials
Resin, Oil, Wood Panel
Wide Open
Located in Stowe, VT
far or as close together as you would like.
The expressionistic landscape paintings of Julia Jensen
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Luohan (Dark Angel)
By Bill Jensen
Located in Boston, MA
This dark, rich, arresting masterpiece by celebrated abstract expressionist artist Bill Jensen is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Luohan (Violet II)
By Bill Jensen
Located in Boston, MA
This canvas features a rich, beautiful range of purples, applied with Jensen's characteristic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Luohan (The Prophet)
By Bill Jensen
Located in Boston, MA
This is an intense, deeply spiritual piece from Bill Jensen, the celebrated abstract expressionist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs 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, 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 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.
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