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Camera 16 - Contemporary Expressive Figurative Oil Painting, Men Erotic Scenes
By Bartosz Kolata
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artist about his erotic painting series “Narcissus”: With Internet era and its widespread
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

It's just like that (fly blue sky vintage men americana surrealist oil painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
above a perplexed group of men. keywords; americana, surrealism, fly, vintage, oil painting, men
Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dreamers (yellow banana vintage car surrealist oil painting grey monochrome)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
painting, men figurative painting, strangeness, contemporary surrealistic, unsettling, contemporary
Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mind Blowing (vintage car surrealist oil painting grey monochrome dessert cake)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
means. keywords; americana, surrealism, rasberry cake, vintage, oil painting, men figurative painting
Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Manes Lichtenberg Winter Landscape in Arlberg Oil on Canvas Painting, Signed
By Manes Lichtenberg
Located in Plainview, NY
An oil on canvas landscape painting by Manes Lichtenberg (American, 1920-2009). The painting
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Eight Men Working", Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Dianne L. Massey Dunbar's (US based) "Eight Men Working" is an original, handmade oil painting
Category

2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Isidorus Van Mens, 1890 – 1985, Dutch, Ghardaia – The Capital of M’Zab, Algeria
Located in Bruges, BE
Isidorus Van Mens Berlicum 1890 – 1985 Oosterhout Dutch Painter 'Ghardaia – The Capital of M’Zab
Category

Mid-19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

MEN OF LETTERS, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Seamus Corcoran
Located in Yardley, PA
A Triptych painting meaning the painting is in three parts. The painting is of three great Irish
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Men on Wooden Bench With Large Pot, Oil Painting, 1964
Located in San Francisco, CA
Men on Wooden Bench With Large Pot, Oil Painting 1964 16 x 20 unframed, 18 x 22.5 framed
Category

1960s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Polish oil painting of Jewish men studying by Arthur Bryks
By Arthur Bryks
Located in London, GB
the meditative mood of the work. The painting is held, unglazed, by a giltwood frame. The painting is
Category

Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Young Men in an Interior - English Post Impressionist Pointillist Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful c.1930 English post-impressionist / pointillist oil on canvas depicting two young men
Category

1930s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Marvellous (ballerina red hair porcelain vintage hat men surrealist oil painting
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
contemplate perplexed to her prowess. keywords; americana, surrealism, ballerina, vintage, oil painting, man
Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Tricky (ballerina porcelain trinket vintage hat men surrealist oil painting grey
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
contemplate perplexed to her prowess. keywords; americana, surrealism, ballerina, vintage, oil painting, man
Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

KACPER AND HILTON 2 - Modern Expressive Oil Painting, Cityscape, Men Portrait
By Wiktor Jackowski
Located in Salzburg, AT
himself most willingly with oil paints on canvas. One can plainly see his inclination towards the play of
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

SWAB - I Love Berlin - Modern Expressive Oil Painting, Cityscape, Men Portrait
By Wiktor Jackowski
Located in Salzburg, AT
himself most willingly with oil paints on canvas. One can plainly see his inclination towards the play of
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Phenomenon II (oil painting surrealist cat paws men vintage clothing nostalgia)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
; surrealism, animals, cat, oil painting, earth tones, figurative painting, strangeness, contemporary
Category

2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Death of the Young Men 1938 - British art figurative Surrealist oil painting
By Jack Sassoon
Located in London, GB
An oil on canvas painted by Jack Sassoon which was certainly a premonition of what was to come
Category

1930s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sephardic Jewish Men Vibrant Judaica Vintage Oil Painting Israeli Artist Goldman
By Albert Goldman
Located in Surfside, FL
This depicts Middle Eastern jewish men of Sefardic descent. At least one appears to be a Rabbi
Category

20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Men and women Moreno Pincas Contemporary art oil painting human comedy portrait
By Moreno Pincas
Located in Paris, FR
. He elevates life to the rank of fable. His paintings are full of colorful, alert beings who bustle
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Men Fraternizing with Ladies, Pre-20th Cen Oil Painting by Wilfrid Beauquesne
By Wilfrid Constant Beauquesne
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Wilfrid Constant Beauquesne, French (1840 - 1913) Title: Men Fraternizing with the Ladies
Category

1890s Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Without Heaviness - Close-Up Painting of Two Men Kissing, Original Oil on Panel
By Rick Sindt
Located in Chicago, IL
something that sullies a person, something taboo.” Focused on the experiences of gay men, this body of oil
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

PUMMEL, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A series of bold paintings studying men and anger. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Men at Work II: Figurative Oil Painting of Construction Workers in Steel Frame
By Allan Skriloff
Located in Hudson, NY
Realistic figurative oil painting on canvas of men working at a construction site Neutral palette
Category

1980s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Men at Work #5 (Framed Figurative Oil Painting of Construction Worker in Red)
By Allan Skriloff
Located in Hudson, NY
Realistic figurative oil painting on canvas of a lone man working on an industrial construction
Category

1980s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

BACKSWING, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A series of bold paintings studying men and anger. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This
Category

Early 2000s Paintings

Materials

Oil

THREATEN, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A series of bold paintings studying men and anger. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This
Category

Early 2000s Paintings

Materials

Oil

PUNCHDRUNK, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A series of bold paintings studying men and anger. :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes
Category

Early 2000s Paintings

Materials

Oil

ROUNDHOUSE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A series of bold paintings studying men and anger. :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes
Category

Early 2000s Paintings

Materials

Oil

STOMP, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A series of bold paintings studying men and anger. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This
Category

Early 2000s Paintings

Materials

Oil

SMASH, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A series of bold paintings studying men and anger. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This
Category

Early 2000s Paintings

Materials

Oil

BACKFIST, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A series of bold paintings studying men and anger. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

BACKHANDED, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A series of bold paintings studying men and anger. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

VITALITY, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Asher Topel
Located in Yardley, PA
impressed me Because there are old men who simply grow roots from inactivity :: Painting :: Impressionist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Huge French Surrealist Oil Painting Wrestling Nude Men Floating in Sky, 1970's
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
composition of nude/ semi nude male figures in a wrestling pose floating in the sky. Medium: oil painting on
Category

Late 20th Century Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Walk., Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Igor Shulman
Located in Yardley, PA
The simplest and most natural scene of life. Men on a walk. The everyday peaceful life. What could
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Weekdays., Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Igor Shulman
Located in Yardley, PA
If you have not already noticed, I like to draw people in uniform. Men generally go uniform. It
Category

2010s Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Oil

"The Regatta" Oil painting of two men at boat race, Impressionism, Lake front
Located in Edgartown, MA
plan after that was to set up an atelier in Paris and spend my days painting the pretty and elongated
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sunglasses, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Janos Kujbus
Located in Yardley, PA
. Story about the painting: “The roles of men and women in society have changed radically in recent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Oil

International decisions, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Amelia Galli
Located in Yardley, PA
about; than this thing doesn't make men any better. :: Painting :: Surrealism :: This piece comes with
Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Safety Huddle, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Tom Furey
Located in Yardley, PA
I experienced. I love these types of Oil Paintings. The men pictured in this photo are discussing
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ukrainian Valkyrie, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
From the very beginning of the war in Ukraine, not only men-warriors and women-warriors, but also
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

BREAKING POINT, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A series of paintings studying men and anger. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece
Category

Early 2000s Paintings

Materials

Oil

SEEING RED, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A series of bold paintings studying men and anger. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This
Category

Early 2000s Paintings

Materials

Oil

REACTION FORCE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A series of bold paintings studying men and anger. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

NO MERCY, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A series of bold paintings studying men and anger. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Parents III., Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Igor Shulman
Located in Yardley, PA
their generation. Sometimes it's specific people, and sometimes it's just men and women from that era
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Return to Orbit., Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Igor Shulman
Located in Yardley, PA
The painting "Return to Orbit" depicts a phenomenon that I have observed among women who visit
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Edward Norman - 1971 Oil, French Men-of-War
Located in Corsham, GB
A dramatic seascape with impasto depicting two french men-of war ships on stormy seas. The
Category

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

GROUND AND POUND, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A series of bold paintings studying men and anger. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

POUND FOR POUND, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A series of bold paintings studying men and anger. :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes
Category

Early 2000s Paintings

Materials

Oil

Martin Vernon (b.1966) - Contemporary Oil, The Gas Men
Located in Corsham, GB
A highly unusual, surreal, scene in oil. This painting has the appearance of a modern political
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large 1960's British Original Oil Painting, Abstract of Two Men
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist: Beryl Darton (British circa 1960's). Period: mid 20th century/ 1960's. Medium: oil
Category

Mid-20th Century Paintings

Materials

Other

David R Buchanan 'Men at Work' oil circa 1930
Located in Frome, Somerset
David R. Buchanan 20th Century British. 'Men at Work' circa 1930's oil on canvas 45cmx60cm good
Category

1930s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

David R Buchanan 'Men at Work' oil circa 1930
David R Buchanan 'Men at Work' oil circa 1930
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SOMETHING TO CRY ABOUT, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A series of bold paintings studying men and anger. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This
Category

Early 2000s Paintings

Materials

Oil

DON'T PUSH ME, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A series of bold paintings studying men and anger. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Runaway Child, Expressionist Oil Painting
By Barry Leighton-Jones
Located in Surfside, FL
paintings were very quickly in demand - many of them were published and his international reputation grew
Category

Late 20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

SLAP IN THE FACE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A series of bold paintings studying men and anger. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Menshen / Men
Located in Barcelona, ES
Painting and Graphics at the University of Hannover. 7 In addition to teaching, he is an active participant
Category

1990s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Tempera

Menshen / Men
Menshen / Men
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17th Century Antique Oil Painting on Canvas Battle with Men on Horseback
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful antique Italian oil painting on canvas 1650s. The painting of excellent pictorial quality
Category

Antique 1650s Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Victorian British Oil Three Men Standing in Village Chatting, framed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'The White Horse' Attributed to Thomas J. Purchas (1855-1930) oil painting on board, framed
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

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An assortment of oil paintings mens is available on 1stDibs. Finding the ideal Contemporary, Modern or Post-Impressionist examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the oil paintings mens that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, gray, black and blue. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Mark Beard, Rudolf Kosow, Bartosz Kolata, Emmanuel Bellini and Allan Skriloff produced especially popular works that are worth a look. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in oil paint, paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.

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  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An 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, 2024
    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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Oil 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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, 2021
    Any 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, 2022
    To 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, 2023
    Because 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, 2022
    The 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, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You 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, 2022
    The 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

    Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.

  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 18, 2021
    The 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, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To identify an artist's oil painting signature, you can try photographing it with your smartphone and then conducting a reverse image search using a trusted search engine. You can also search for the name and consult trusted online resources to learn more about the artist. If these methods don't result in a successful identification, a certified art appraiser or art dealer may be able to assist you. Shop a range of oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.

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