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"Slide Right (Paper)" figurative oil painting of swimmer underwater red swimsuit
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
swimmer's form”. Carol graduated from the Art Center College of Design in painting. For some 20 years she
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
Wanna Swim?, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
:: Painting :: Photorealism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Swimmer Study 2" Original Oil painting
By Jon Doran
Located in Denver, CO
Jon Doran's "Swimmer Study 2," painted in 2023, is an evocative oil painting that resonates with
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
The Morning Swim, Abstract Oil Painting
By George Peebles
Located in San Francisco, CA
, seascape, oil painting, blueThe Morning SwimGeorge PeeblesOil painting on stretched
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Morning Swimmer 5" Original Oil painting
By Jon Doran
Located in Denver, CO
"Morning Swimmer 5" by Cornish artist Jon Doran, crafted in 2023, is an evocative oil painting that
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
Mountain Pool Swim: Contemporary Expressionist Oil Painting
By Paul Wadsworth
Located in Brecon, Powys
Paul Wadsworth is one of the UK’s leading exponents of Expressionist paintings. His pieces are
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 47.25 in W 47.25 in
Side Stroke - Abstract Impressionist Swimmer Oil Painting, 2018
Located in Boston, MA
, contemporary oil painting by Carol Tippit Woolworth. Woolworth uses expressive and gestural marks to depict a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Floating Weightlessly - Oil painting of nude female swimmer, turquoise sea water
By Anastasia Gklava
Located in Dallas, TX
"Floating Weightlessly" is a stunning oil painting of a beautiful nude swimmer, floating through
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.97 in
"Going for a Swim" Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting
Located in Lisboa, PT
"Going for a Swim" Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting 2023
Artwork on supported wooden frame. Ready
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Hunt, Swim Study - Turquoise, Original seascape oil painting
By Gordon Hunt
Located in Deddington, GB
Swim study – turquoise By Gordon Hunt [2021]
original
Oil on deep edge canvas
Image size: H:30 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 1.58 in
"Paradise Study" abstract oil painting of a swimmer floating, pink and purple
By Elizabeth Lennie
Located in Edgartown, MA
northern Ontario and the aqua waters of the Caribbean. I work with oil paint on canvas, layering thin
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Meditation Swim" abstract oil painting of woman wading in blue, turquoise water
By Elizabeth Lennie
Located in Edgartown, MA
northern Ontario and the aqua waters of the Caribbean. I work with oil paint on canvas, layering thin
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Army of Snorkelers" - Mirrored Female Swimmer Portrait Painting
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This large horizontal 37 inch high and 76 inch wide original oil painting on canvas is wired and
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 37 in W 76 in D 1.5 in
"Swim Time" oil painting of five girls in black and white bathing suits
By Debbie Miller
Located in Edgartown, MA
made the transition back to painting full time. I’m fascinated with the human form and the way a
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Kitch - Modern Figurative Oil Painting, Sea View, Realism, Swim Floats, Pastel
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in
Peace XV - Modern Figurative Oil Painting, Swimmer, Water Landscape, Sea View
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Julita MalinowskaPeace XV - Modern Figurative Oil Painting, Swimmer, Water Landscape, Sea View, 2022
H 7.09 in W 9.45 in D 0.79 in
Israeli KIbbutz Artist Toddler, Swim Tube Pointilist Oil Painting Bezalel School
By Arie Kaplun
Located in Surfside, FL
language.
In addition to traditional sculpture and painting, the school offered workshops that produced
Category
20th Century Pointillist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
“A Simple Swim”- oil on canvas, framed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
.
“Simple Swim”- oil on canvas 22x28 is an original piece of art
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"MV Spring" abstract figurative oil painting swimmer underwater with orange
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
swimmer's form”. Carol graduated from the Art Center College of Design in painting. For some 20 years she
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Cardboard
Swimmer (Framed Contemporary Multimedia Abstract Painting)
By Guy Lyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
paintings that is figurative and symbolic. They harken back to 80s neo-Expressionism - my favorite
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, House Paint, Charcoal, Oil Crayon
Swimmer
By Fritz Bultman
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fritz Bultman set himself apart from other Abstract Expressionists with his meticulously organized abstract compositions, use of sculpture, and the adoption of collage as a core prac...
Category
1940s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Tenderness" - Colorful Female Figurative Swimmer Portrait Painting
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 36 inch square original oil painting on canvas is wired and ready to hang. The detail in this
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 36 in W 36 in D 1.5 in
"Swimmers" oil on cavans cm. 100 x 100
By Birgitte Lykke Madsen
Located in Torino, IT
creates in our mind. My hereby presented oil paintings are describing people in water. The secret life
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Afternoon Cala Molto", Oil on canvas of underwater swimmers, cool tones
By Patsy McArthur
Located in Dallas, TX
. Her latest works, including small ink studies, charcoal and graphite drawings, and large oil paintings
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 1.97 in
"Lift and Glide (Paper)" figurative oil of swimmer underwater white bathing suit
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
swimmer's form”. Carol graduated from the Art Center College of Design in painting. For some 20 years she
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Night Swim
By Zoe Hawk
Located in Columbia, MO
paintings are meant to be sweet and somewhat familiar to the viewer, yet upon closer inspection take a
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Evening Swim
By Willard Dixon
Located in Burlingame, CA
beauty of the West with its grand and humble spirit. Evening Swim is 20 x 20 inches and was painted in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Morning Swim
By Wallace Bassford
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Morning Swim
Artist signed, titled verso.
Wallace Bassford was an American painter and illustrator
Category
1960s American Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Afternoon swim
Located in Barcelona, ES
Portrait of an elephant
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Line Swim
By Ayline Olukman
Located in New York, NY
, oil painting, collage, mixed media, freedom, moment, meditative.
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Photographic Paper, Stretcher Bars
Gold Swimmer
By Ayline Olukman
Located in New York, NY
, oil painting, collage, mixed media, freedom, moment, meditative.
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Photographic Paper, Stretcher Bars
Summer Swimmer
By Ayline Olukman
Located in New York, NY
, oil painting, collage, mixed media, freedom, moment, meditative.
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Photographic Paper, Stretcher Bars
The Swimmer
Located in Atlanta, GA
paintings draw from a lexicon melding dreamwork with a touch of Southern eccentricity." --Felicia Feaster
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
Swim: oil on canvas painting w/ green, yellow, orange & pink lines on ocean-blue
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
. This painting is signed on the back. It comes complete with all necessary hardware and is ready to
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Midnight Swim
By Patricia Chidlaw
Located in Fairfield, CT
"When asked what kind of paintings I make, I usually call my work "Urban Landscapes" to
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Shining 2" - Colorful Female Figurative Swimmer Portrait Painting
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 36 inch square original oil painting on canvas is wired and ready to hang. The detail in this
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 36 in W 36 in D 1.5 in
Just Swim, Gordon Hunt, Original Abstract Painting, Seascape Artwork, Affordable
By Gordon Hunt
Located in Deddington, GB
Gordon Hunt
Just Swim
Original Seaside Painting
Oil Paint on Canvas
Canvas Size: 30 cm x 30 cm x 4
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 1.58 in
"The Edge of Time", Oil Painting
By Zoa Ace
Located in Denver, CO
Zoa Ace's (US based) "The Edge of Time" is original, handmade oil painting that depicts a woman
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Hunt, Chit Chat Swim, Original Seascape Painting, Contemporary Art
By Gordon Hunt
Located in Deddington, GB
Gordon Hunt
Chit Chat Swim
Original Seascape Painting
Oil Paint on Deep Edge Canvas
Size: 50 cm x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sleek City Swimmers-original New York Cityscape-wildlife painting-contemporary
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
"Sleek City Swimmers" by Nathan Neven invites viewers into a fantastical realm where the sleek
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
Ambition n°17_Swan Scalabre 2023, Oil/Wood/Wooden Frame_Figurative/Swimmers
By Swan Scalabre
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
design and textiles into her current body of work.
Painting with oil on wood, her small-scale works
Category
2010s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood
Ambition n°18_Swan Scalabre 2023, Oil/Wood/Wooden Frame_Figurative/Swimmer
By Swan Scalabre
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
design and textiles into her current body of work.
Painting with oil on wood, her small-scale works
Category
2010s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood
Ambition n°14_Swan Scalabre 2023, Oil/Wood/Wooden Frame_Figurative/Swimmers
By Swan Scalabre
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
design and textiles into her current body of work.
Painting with oil on wood, her small-scale works
Category
2010s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood
Ambition n°15_Swan Scalabre 2023, Oil/Wood/Wooden Frame_Figurative/Swimmers
By Swan Scalabre
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
design and textiles into her current body of work.
Painting with oil on wood, her small-scale works
Category
2010s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood
The Swimmers by the Cercle of Diaz
By Narcisse Virgilio Díaz de la Peña
Located in Pasadena, CA
After the Cercle of Narcisse Díaz ilisible signature
Diaz de la Peña, born on August 20, 1807 in Bordeaux and died November 18, 1876 in Menton, is a French painter.
From 1837, he...
Category
1870s Barbizon School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Pocket Full of Dreams", Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Tiffany Dae's (US based) "Pocket Full of Dreams" is a original, handmade oil painting that depicts
Category
2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Ambition n°10_Swan Scalabre 2023, Oil/Wood/Wooden Frame_Figurative/Swimmer
By Swan Scalabre
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
design and textiles into her current body of work.
Painting with oil on wood, her small-scale works
Category
2010s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood
The Swim, Oil Painting
By George Peebles
Located in San Francisco, CA
, impressionism, seascape, oil painting, blueThe SwimGeorge PeeblesOil painting on stretched
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Young Swimmer (Modern, Academic Style Portrait Painting in Antique Gold Frame)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Figurative oil on canvas painting of a young athletic male
24 x 20 inches, 29.5 x 23.5 inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 29.5 in W 23.5 in D 1 in
"Prism", Oil on canvas, underwater female swimmer with red dress, green water
By Patsy McArthur
Located in Dallas, TX
"Prism" is a dynamic oil on canvas by Patsy McArthur, showing an underwater swimmer wearing a
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.97 in
"Lift Off", Underwater female swimmer and soothing green water, Oil on canvas
By Patsy McArthur
Located in Dallas, TX
"Lift Off" is a stunning oil on canvas by Patsy McArthur, showing an underwater nude female swimmer
Category
2010s Realist Nude Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 46.07 in W 27.56 in D 1.97 in
Plunge, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Sydney Hall
Located in Yardley, PA
Ultramarine blue waters sparkle and shimmer with sunlight. Vermillion swim-cap creates a jaunty
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Poolside, Oil Painting
By Laura Browning
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting: pool, swimming, water, summer, poolside, swim, warm, California, nature, seascape, realism
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Poolside and Swimmer, Florence, Italy
Located in Hudson, NY
Oil on Canvas, Made in Florence, Italy
Daylight explores a playful world where dreams and reality
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fierce, Oil Painting
By Alana Clumeck
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting: wolf, western, wallpaper, dog, animal, animals, western, representational, oil painting, grey
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Blue Velvet", Bright blue tones, circular sea water painting with nude swimmer
By Anastasia Gklava
Located in Dallas, TX
"Blue Velvet" is a stunning oil painting of a swimmer, floating through expansive blue toned waters
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Gordon Hunt, Just Swim V, Original Impressionist Painting, Affordable Artwork
By Gordon Hunt
Located in Deddington, GB
Gordon Hunt
Just Swim V
Original Seaside Painting
Oil Paint on Canvas
Canvas Size: 30 cm x 30 cm x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 1.58 in
Fish Kisses, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Sydney Hall
Located in Yardley, PA
. To swim with the fishes and taste the salt air. The sea is calling... instant impact... gallery
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Private Island, Mid Day Swim
By Wes Hempel
Located in Fairfield, CT
A walk through any major museum will reveal paintings that depict or legitimate only certain kinds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
THE CREEK, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Vincent Zambrano
Located in Yardley, PA
Miami he finally conquer his fear and learned to swim. "The Elixir of Life" The bonding action within
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Oil Paintings Of Swimmers For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are several options of oil paintings of swimmers available for sale. A selection of these works in the Contemporary, Photorealist and Modern styles can be found today in our inventory. If you’re looking to add an oil paintings of swimmers that pops against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of blue, gray, beige, black and more. T.S. Harris, Debbie Miller, Samantha French, David Konigsberg and Elizabeth Lennie took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and canvas. Large oil paintings of swimmers can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while the smaller iterations available — each spanning 8 inches in width — may make for a better choice for a more modest living area.
How Much are Oil Paintings Of Swimmers?
Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — oil paintings of swimmers in our inventory begin at $300 and can go as high as $18,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,000.
Finding the Right Paintings for You
Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract, landscape and still-life paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
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 Paintings Of Swimmers
- 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.
- 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 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
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To 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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