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Animals - Brightly Colored Abstracted Surreal Oil Painting with Animals
By Marcos Raya
Located in Chicago, IL
, connecting to the ancient and the mythic. -Lynne Warren
Marcos Raya
Animals
oil on canvas
54h x 67w in
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Nature's Web of Dependency - Large Scale Oil Painting with Animals and People
By Bruno Surdo
Located in Chicago, IL
Surdo explores this theory in this large scale painting entitled simply "Nature's Web of Dependency
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Collie Dog with Kittens Antique English Victorian Dog & Cat Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Collie Dog with Kittens
English artist, 19th century
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 22 x 30 inches
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Endangered Species / renaissance corset with animals oil painting
By Adrienne Sherman
Located in Burlingame, CA
endangered animals: a wolf, snail, bird and butterfly. The panel itself is 14 x 11 inches. Framed in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
H 15.5 in W 12.5 in D 2 in
Pigeons Doves in Ornamental Park Landscape, Early Bird original oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
landscape setting.
Medium: oil on canvas, framed
Size : 10.5 x 15 inches
Framed: 8 x 12 inches
Colors
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
caged rabbits scene with animals oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ferrán Martí (1943) Caged rabbits oil
Oil measures 19x24 cm.
Frame measures 32x37 cm.
Category
1970s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cricket, Composition with Insect - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Animals
By Katarzyna Swinarska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Katarzyna Swinarska is a contemporary visual artist working with painting and video which often
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 1.19 in
19th Century landscape animal oil painting of sheep with lambs
By Claude Cardon
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery condition
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 16.25 in W 20.25 in D 2.5 in
Monkey with a Cigarette I - Contemporary Figurative Animals Oil Painting
By Tomasz Bielak
Located in Salzburg, AT
The artist Tomasz Bielak loves animals, but especially monkeys. He often portrays her. Old photos
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Pacific Rays - Contemporary Oil Animal Painting, 2023
Located in Boston, MA
oil painting by Lee Campbell. This contemporary painting depicts a tropical ocean scene filled with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Moth 3, Composition with Insect - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Animals
By Katarzyna Swinarska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Katarzyna Swinarska is a contemporary visual artist working with painting and video which often
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 14.57 in W 14.57 in D 1.19 in
Moth II, Composition with Insect - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Animals
By Katarzyna Swinarska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Katarzyna Swinarska is a contemporary visual artist working with painting and video which often
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 14.57 in W 14.57 in D 0.79 in
19th Century Dutch School Oil Landscape with Bull and two Cows in Meadow
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Cows & Bull In Landscape
Dutch School, 19th century
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 13 x 11 inches
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Shepherdess With Farm Animals" 19th century Antique Oil painting on Canvas
By Constant Troyon
Located in Jacksonville, FL
of animal painting. Born in Sèvres, France, in 1810, Troyon’s artistic journey was marked by his
Category
19th Century Barbizon School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
A Young Woman With Her Animals, Original Oil Painting From 1862
Located in Stockholm, SE
works, showcasing his skill in animal motifs, which sometimes extend into landscape painting. In this
Category
19th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Genre animal oil painting of Persian kittens
By Agnes Augusta Talboys
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
paintings of animals, particularly cats in the tradition of Alfred Arthur Brunel de Neuville and Henriette
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Nottingham Landscape with horse - British 1900 animal oil painting equine art
By Arthur William Redgate
Located in London, GB
A stunning large oil on canvas by British nineteenth century artist Arthur William Redgate who was
Category
19th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Merry Goats: Juicy Pastoral. Oil painting with Goats . Farm animal art
Located in Sempach, LU
of life.
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🎨Welcome to the world of my art! I am an artist, and each of my oil paintings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 17.72 in D 1.19 in
Cuddling Cats - Animal Oil Painting By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
the cats to life.
Cuddling Cats - Animal cat painting , Oil Paint By Marc Zimmerman
This masterpiece
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Lamb Beau" original oil portrait painting animal small
By Cathryn Ruvalcaba
Located in Milwaukee, WI
are readily apparent to the viewer. All animal lovers will be pleased with this oil on board painting
Category
2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"The Green Sea Turtle" Animal Themed Oil Painting
By Lindsey Kustusch
Located in Denver, CO
Lindsey Kustusch's "The Green Sea Turtle" is a striking handmade original oil on wood panel animal
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
Marshmallow Bear - Figurative Animal Oil Painting, Magical Realism
By Aleksandra Bujnowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
nocturnal landscape outlines of animals are visible or stars as small light points in the ground-darkness of
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Three Owls - Figurative Animal Oil Painting, Magical Realism
By Aleksandra Bujnowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
nocturnal landscape outlines of animals are visible or stars as small light points in the ground-darkness of
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 0.79 in
Rambling Roost, Oil Painting, Rooster, Texas Artist, Animal Paintings, Framed
Located in Houston, TX
Rambling Roost is a 16 x 20 framed oil painting of a Rooster by Texas Artist Cheri Christensen
Category
2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rule the Roost, Oil Painting, Rooster, Texas Artist, Animal Paintings ,
Located in Houston, TX
Rule the Roost is a 16 x 20 framed oil painting of a Rooster.. This rooster is from Luckenbach
Category
2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Oil Painting - Roosters
Located in Bristol, GB
set within an expressive landscape dotted with trees and other animals. This painting has an
Category
1950s Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Rain Dove", Figurative Oil Painting, Bird, Animal, Nature
By Brin Levinson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This figurative animal painting titled "Rain Dove" is an original artwork by Brin Levinson made of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Birch
Goldilocks - Contemporary Figurative Animal Oil Painting, Magical Realism
By Aleksandra Bujnowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Born 1979 in Warsaw. Works in painting and photography. Between 2001and 2006 she studied at the
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 10.63 in W 13.78 in D 0.79 in
Irony - Contemporary Figurative Animal Oil Painting, Dog Portrait
By Aleksandra Bujnowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Born 1979 in Warsaw. Works in painting and photography. Between 2001and 2006 she studied at the
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 9.45 in W 13.78 in D 0.79 in
Enchanting Cow Muzzle in Approach. Funny oil painting with farm animal
Located in Sempach, LU
in Approach," a Funny oil painting with a farm animal that brings the canvas to life with its charm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in
Pastoral Scene with Shepherd and Animals - Old Master c 1700 art oil painting
By Philipp Peter Roos (Rosa di Tivoli)
Located in London, GB
This superb Old Master later 17th/early 18th century oil painting is attributed to Baroque painter
Category
Early 1700s Old Masters Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
FIGURATIVE Painting animal "emerald whispers", oil textured mixed 2022
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
Figurative painting of a fantastic animal.
36" x 64" inches, made with professional Winsor & Newton
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
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H 14.18 in W 14.18 in
Lord of Luckenback, oil painting, Texas Animals, Rooster Painting, Texas Artist
Located in Houston, TX
Lord of Luckenback is an oil painting of a Texas Rooster prancing in the field. It is 20 x 16 and
Category
2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
One Polar Bear - Figurative Animal Oil Painting, Magical Realism
By Aleksandra Bujnowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
nocturnal landscape outlines of animals are visible or stars as small light points in the ground-darkness of
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 18.12 in W 21.66 in D 0.79 in
Robin - Contemporary Figurative Animals Oil Painting, Magical Realism, Bird
By Aleksandra Bujnowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Born 1979 in Warsaw. Works in painting and photography. Between 2001and 2006 she studied at the
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 0.79 in
19th Century landscape animal oil painting of sheep with lambs near a river
By Claude Cardon
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery condition
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 17.75 in W 24.75 in D 2.25 in
Animal Scene Goat with Kid in Forest 19th Century Oil Painting Unsigned Framed
Located in Stockholm, SE
This beautifully painted oil painting depicts a serene scene of a goat mother and her kid grazing
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil
Harbor Seals /// Contemporary Animal Icebergs Landscape Oil Painting Seascape
By Adolf Sehring
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
lower right
Circa: 2005
Medium: Original Oil Painting on Canvas
Reference: No. 1786
Framing: Framed in a
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
Expressionism, Animal Painting, Auzoux's Troglodytes Gorilla's, Oil on Canvas.
Located in brussel, BE
Wyman described a new animal species – the Troglodytes Gorilla – in their Boston Society for Natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 47.25 in W 47.25 in D 1.19 in
Oil Painting on Board of People, Animals and Birds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Modernist oil painting on board depicting an unexpected gathering of personalities all with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Teddy Bear - Contemporary Figurative Animals Oil Painting, Magical Realism
By Aleksandra Bujnowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Born 1979 in Warsaw. Works in painting and photography. Between 2001and 2006 she studied at the
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Aleksandra BujnowskaTeddy Bear - Contemporary Figurative Animals Oil Painting, Magical Realism, 2020
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Night Stalker - Contemporary Figurative Animals Oil Painting, Magical Realism
By Aleksandra Bujnowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Aleksandra Bujnowska born 1979 in Warsaw. Works in painting and photography. Between 2001and 2006
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 11.82 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Monkey on Horseback - Contemporary Figurative Animals Oil Painting, Realism
By Tomasz Bielak
Located in Salzburg, AT
Tomasz Bielak born in Lublin in 1967. He graduated of The Academy of Fine Arts, Painting and
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in
The Candid Calf: Flowers for Mom. Oil painting with Cow. Farm animal art
Located in Sempach, LU
.
The execution of this painting is of high quality, with meticulous attention to detail. The oil paints
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in
Soulmates (brown pet dog, lady, vintage, animal, surrealist oil painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
, animal vs human, americana, nature, man, man vs nature, surrealism, giant animal, vintage, oil painting
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 0.99 in
Secret ( fennec, fox, lady, vintage dress, animal, surrealist oil painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
, vintage, oil painting, animal painting, strangeness, contemporary surrealistic, unsettling, contemporary
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 0.99 in
Morning Hour ( Sleeping Bear) - Figurative Animals Oil Painting, Magical Realism
By Aleksandra Bujnowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Aleksandra Bujnowska born 1979 in Warsaw. Works in painting and photography. Between 2001and 2006
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
One Owl One Mouse - Figurative Animal Oil Painting, Magical Realism
By Aleksandra Bujnowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
nocturnal landscape outlines of animals are visible or stars as small light points in the ground-darkness of
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 0.79 in
Investigation (bat fox bat oil painting surrealism figurative animal vintage)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
, animals, bat, oil painting, earth tones, figurative painting, strangeness, contemporary surrealistic
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 59.06 in W 51.19 in D 0.79 in
Amazon River (2019), oil painting, ecosystem, animals, pastels, jaguar, fauna
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Amazon River (2019), oil painting, ecosystem, animals, pastels, jaguar, fauna
"Amazon River" by
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Foil
Arctic Tundra (2019), oil painting, ecosystem, animals, pastels, polar fauna
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Arctic Tundra (2019), oil painting, ecosystem, animals, pastels, polar fauna
"Arctic Tundra" by
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Foil
Coq et poules by Georges Manzana Pissarro - Animal, oil painting
By Georges Henri Manzana Pissarro
Located in London, GB
Coq et poules by Georges Manzana Pissarro (1871-1961)
Oil on canvas
65 x 81 cm (25 ⁵/₈ x 31 ⁷/₈
Category
Early 1900s Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sichuan Forest (2019), oil painting, ecosystem, animals, panda, monkey, fauna
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sichuan Forest (2019), oil painting, ecosystem, animals, panda, monkey, fauna
"Sichuan Forest" by
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Foil
Portrait of a Yawning Dachshund - Animal 1915 art oil painting
Located in London, GB
not. Painted in 1915 and signed G A C, this super little painting is a profile view of a seated conker
Category
1910s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Noble Creatures-original wildlife architecture interior animal oil painting- art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
In this original painting by Nathan Neven the artist depicts a grand interior space filled with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 50.01 in W 50.01 in D 1.19 in
Morning Star, oil, metallic foil, wolf, painting, figurative, animals, landscape
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"Morning Star" 2020 by Alexis Kandra is an original oil painting with black foil measuring 11" H x
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Foil
Living Fossils, oil painting & acrylic on panel, figurative, sea animals
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"Living Fossils" by Alexis Kandra is an original oil painting with black metal foil measuring 36" H
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil, Wood Panel
H 36 in W 48 in D 1.75 in
French School - Animal Red Bull Toro - Oil Painting Post Impressionist
Located in Sempach, LU
Red Bull
Animal portrait
Technique: oil, acrylic, and ink on old book pages on wooden frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Ink, Oil, Acrylic
Bazevian DelaCapuciniereFrench School - Animal Red Bull Toro - Oil Painting Post Impressionist, 2023
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 1.38 in
Animal Painting 020/1873
By Les Thomas
Located in Denver, CO
Les Thomas' animal paintings tend to play with the relationship between culture and nature. The
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Animal Painting 15-1238
By Les Thomas
Located in Denver, CO
This animal painting is a realistically rendered bear upon a vibrant, green background. The bear is
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Find a variety of oil paintings with animals available on 1stDibs. Finding the perfect Contemporary, Impressionist or Abstract examples of these works for your space is difficult — today, we have a vast range of variations and more on offer. 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 with animals 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. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Hunt Slonem, Eric Robitaille, Katarzyna Swinarska, Lisa Lala and Cheri Christensen are consistently popular. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
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Oil paintings with animals can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $4,899, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $175,000.
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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.
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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 Paintings With Animals
- 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022Rosa Bonheur painted animals because she had a deep love for them. The French artist also produced realistic sculptures depicting various animals. Animals were a part of her daily life, as she had many pets, including lions, sheep, horses and gazelles. You'll find a range of Rosa Bonheur 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.
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