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Round by Round, Oil Painting on Canvas
By Kevin Brewerton
Located in Yardley, PA
This is an incredible one-of-a-kind original abstract painting. Spirals intersecting and morphing
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bardolli Impressionist Childrens Carnival Merry Go Round Oil Painting 47"
Located in Dayton, OH
A very large vintage Impressionist oil painting on canvas by Bardolli. It features a children's
Category

Late 20th Century Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Late 19th Century Round Oil Painting Fruit Still Life with Gold Leaf Frame
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique painting, a fruit still life against a dark blue background. The painting is
Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Roundism – 04-02-22, Painting, Oil on Other
By Corne Akkers
Located in Yardley, PA
Something New This roundism oil painting is quite different from the last roundistic one, called
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Opening Round, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Kevin Brewerton
Located in Yardley, PA
the art of boxing. :: Painting :: Pop-Art :: This piece comes with an official certificate of
Category

2010s Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Oil

Flowers of Loussios - Circular oil painting, yellow wildflowers nature blue sky
By Anastasia Gklava
Located in Dallas, TX
"A Walk in the Wild Flowers of Loussios Gorge" is a stunning round oil painting showing happy
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil, Wood Panel, Board

"Going Round the Bend" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Clyde Steadman's "Going Round the Bend" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an
Category

2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Round 10, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Kevin Brewerton
Located in Yardley, PA
This painting is one of a series of works on used boxing ring canvas. I use color field, as the
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Roundism - 02-12-14, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Corne Akkers
Located in Yardley, PA
culmination of all efforts into this oil painting. The dimension of colour gives it an extra swirl. Oil on
Category

2010s Contemporary 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

Roundism – 07-08-22, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Corne Akkers
Located in Yardley, PA
A Most Peculiar Photo This work is a conversion of my graphite pencil drawing ‘Roundism - 07
Category

2010s Cubist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Roundism ΓÇô 12-05-18, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Corne Akkers
Located in Yardley, PA
Roundism ΓÇô 12-05-18 I tell my students often about tonal values and that colors lack them
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Round Oil on Panel Painting Titled: Moodswing
By Mirtha Moreno
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
convey the thoughts and emotions that arose from her experiences as a young Cuban exile. Working in oil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Roundism - 11-02-18, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Corne Akkers
Located in Yardley, PA
added blue als a ligament throughout the oil painting. I also used cool and warm reds and greens in
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Roundism - 20-02-18, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Corne Akkers
Located in Yardley, PA
Roundism - 20-02-18 This oil painting is the final piece on the series of the pastel and
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

“Merry-Go-Round”, Carousel Astrolabe Univers&Humanity Symbolist Oil Painting
By Andrée Bars
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Titled "Merry-Go-Round," this symbolist oil painting offers a surreal blend of time, space, and
Category

2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Flowers in the Round Vase - Oil Painting by Elena Mardashova - 2022
Located in Roma, IT
Oil painting on canvas realized by Elena Mardashova, 40x40 cm. , realized in 2022. Excellent
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

James Jahrsdoerfer, "Fishing on Round Lake", Winter Ice Fishing Oil Painting
By James Jahrsdoerfer
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Fishing on Round Lake", is an 11x14 landscape oil painting on canvas by artist James
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - 'Round The Stream' Fantasy Abstract
By Elvic Steele
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stunning original oil painting by Elvic Steele depicting this surrealist fantasy abstract painting
Category

Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Silence, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By William Oxer F.R.S.A.
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil on Canvas framed to Guild of Framers Specialist in Exeter, to the highest standard. Size is 20
Category

2010s Modern Paintings

Materials

Oil

Porthdinllaen, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Zoe Elizabeth Norman
Located in Yardley, PA
this beautiful cove to try and capture its beauty back in my study. This is a fairly large oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Shadows round the Bonfire by Eleanor Woolley, Original painting, Oil on canvas
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
Shadows Round the Bonfire is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley. Inspired by this years local bonfire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Round & Round: small abstract oil painting w/ circular blue lines on green-blue
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
directly on a shelf or tabletop. This painting is signed on the back. It comes complete with all necessary
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Vinyl, Wood Panel

Halcyon Days, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By William Oxer F.R.S.A.
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil on Canvas framed to Guild of Framers Specialist in Exeter, to the highest standard. Size is 12
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunny a bouquet _ oil on cardboard, Painting, Oil on Other
Located in Yardley, PA
2016 oil cardboard The picture shows a round tray, fruits, grapes, pears, a bouquet of lilacs
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Another Way, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By William Oxer F.R.S.A.
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil on Canvas framed to Guild of Framers Specialist in Exeter, to the highest standard. Size is 12
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Shore of Round Lake / realist nature 52x80 in. oil on canvas painting
By Peter Loftus
Located in Burlingame, CA
‘The Shore of Round Lake’ oil painting by American Realist artist Peter Loftus, who is known for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Damascus Rose, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By William Oxer F.R.S.A.
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil on Canvas framed to Guild of Framers Specialist in Exeter, to the highest standard. Size is 12
Category

2010s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Oil

Quiet Repose, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By William Oxer F.R.S.A.
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil on Canvas framed to Guild of Framers Specialist in Exeter, to the highest standard. Size is 12
Category

2010s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Oil

Burt Dinius Oil Painting, Fall Round Up, circa 1982
Located in San Francisco, CA
Burt dinius oil painting, fall round up, circa 1982 Fine art western painting by listed artist
Category

Late 20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Masonite

Shine, Abstract Oil Painting
By Mark Risius
Located in San Francisco, CA
a series of oil paintings on sandstone, which blossomed into an art career. Today, Mark still plays
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

VIOLET - oil painting - portrait
By Robert Fleischman
Located in Chicago, IL
Oil and collage 49 x 38.75 inches Robert Fleischman is a recording artist/singer songwriter
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil

Fruit & Flower Garland round Intaglio of Putti - Old Master floral oil painting
Located in London, GB
This superb German Old Master still life oil painting is attributed to circle of Johann Amandus
Category

1780s Old Masters Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique oil painting chess round in Renaissance style around 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique oil painting chess round in Renaissance style around 1890 Large oil on canvas painting
Category

Antique 1890s German Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Blue Light, Abstract Oil Painting
By Mark Risius
Located in San Francisco, CA
a series of oil paintings on sandstone, which blossomed into an art career. Today, Mark still plays
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Green Oasis, Abstract Oil Painting
By Mark Risius
Located in San Francisco, CA
twenties before starting a series of oil paintings on sandstone, which blossomed into an art career. Today
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Herzogin Cecilie, signed oil painting
By Louis Letouche
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Herzogin Cecilie, 1902 by Louis Letouche (French 1924-2015) oil painting on linen canvas, stretched
Category

1990s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tree and Pasture - Orange skies over field, Original oil painting, Round Format
By Ahzad Bogosian
Located in Chicago, IL
Ahzad Bogosian Tree and Pasture acrylic on canvas 8h x 8w in 20.32h x 20.32w cm Framed Dimensions 9.25h x 9.25w in 23.50h x 23.50w cm AZB162 Ahzad Bogosian SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2007 ...
Category

2010s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

SILVER PITCHER AND ORANGE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Inna Lazarev
Located in Yardley, PA
background. This painting is all about relationships. The subjects are both close and contradictory. The
Category

2010s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Happy Inlaw, Oil Painting
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
culture are overtly humorous: a painting of a big jolly wedding guest, looking invitingly over her
Category

20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Horses on the beach, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Elena Done
Located in Yardley, PA
, a thick mane, wide chest, round belly, elevated movements, a long, silky, wavy tail and a round coup
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

"White Peonies" small scale oil painting of white flowers in round clear vase
By Anne Harney
Located in Edgartown, MA
life-plants, shells, hills, trees, stones and water. My paintings create a path of self-discovery
Category

2010s Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Life can Be So Beautiful, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By William Oxer F.R.S.A.
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil on Canvas framed to Guild of Framers Specialist in Exeter, to the highest standard. Size is 12
Category

2010s Modern Paintings

Materials

Oil

Kali – 23-03-22, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Corne Akkers
Located in Yardley, PA
drawing ‘Roundism – 26-04-16 (sold)’. At first I planned to do this this oil before my oil Vesna 14
Category

2010s Cubist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ocean 75, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Marino Chanlatte
Located in Yardley, PA
With this new series of painting “Oceans’ ice melting” I am calling the attention to the
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sagres Ship Portrait signed oil painting
By Louis Letouche
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sagres, 1937 by Louis Letouche (French 1924-2015) oil painting on linen canvas, stretched over
Category

1990s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

20th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Round Abstract Expressionist Painting, 1988
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great Italian painting dated 1988. Oil on canvas artwork depicting an expressionist subject with a
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

"Val Cortese/Tuscan Summer, " Oil Painting
By Yvonne Melchers
Located in Denver, CO
' "Val Cortese (Tuscan Summer)" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts rolling hills of a
Category

Early 2000s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Neo Deco - 10-06-23, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Corne Akkers
Located in Yardley, PA
synthesis of my previous style roundism, cubism and art deco. Forms extrapolated into that negative space
Category

2010s Cubist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Marazion: Contemporary Outsider Art Oil Painting
By Simeon Stafford
Located in Brecon, Powys
sense that the people in this painting are the year round inhabitants of the town and that they occupy a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mystery Spanish Impressionistic Merry Go Round oil on board
Located in San Francisco, CA
different figures at a merry go round. It is signed but I cannot decipher it. It is oil on board measuring
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Let Your Light So Shine, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Stephen Haws
Located in Yardley, PA
faith is renewed in humanity. This painting is packed full of symbolism of light: Sunflowers I
Category

2010s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Oil

Colourful Modern British Round Bright Flower Bush Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporary British artist, 21st century signed oil on board, unframed size: 20 x 30 inches This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Neo Deco – 04-07-23, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Corne Akkers
Located in Yardley, PA
Second One This oil painting ‘Neo Deco – 04-07-23’ is the second one in the series under
Category

2010s Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cubist Expressionism – 08-09-20, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Corne Akkers
Located in Yardley, PA
it to the second stage, namely an oil painting. Others I forget about and when I look back sometimes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hot summer night, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Attila Vencel
Located in Yardley, PA
comes round, it is a huge release of pent up energy. You feel it in the streets, the bars and even among
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hot summer night, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Attila Vencel
Located in Yardley, PA
comes round, it is a huge release of pent up energy. You feel it in the streets, the bars and even among
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Street's Demonstration - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Existentialism
By Piotr Kotlicki
Located in Salzburg, AT
shapes with angular ones, oil paint with pastel, realism with non-descriptive painting. In terms of
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Spieltrieb - Modern Figurative Oil Painting, Existentialism Art
By Piotr Kotlicki
Located in Salzburg, AT
shapes with angular ones, oil paint with pastel, realism with non-descriptive painting. In terms of
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

What Happened To Us ? - Large Format Painting, Modern Figurative Oil Painting
By Piotr Kotlicki
Located in Salzburg, AT
shapes with angular ones, oil paint with pastel, realism with non-descriptive painting. In terms of
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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  • 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Jan 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.
  • 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.

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    A tondo.
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    A 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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    The 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.
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    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.

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

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    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.
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    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.
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    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 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.
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    To 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, 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.

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Despite the obstacles, the piece’s protagonist navigates the chaos without losing his humanity.

With Works Like ‘Yours Truly,’ Arthur Dove Pioneered Abstract Art in America

New York gallery Hirschl & Adler is exhibiting the bold composition by Dove — who’s hailed as the first American abstract painter — at this year’s Winter Show.

Donald Martiny’s Jumbo Brushstrokes Magnify the Undeniable Personality of Paint

How can a few simple gestures — writ extra, extra, extra large — contain so much beauty and drama?

Patrick Hughes’s 3D Painting Takes Us on a Magical Journey through Pop Art History

The illusions — and allusions — never end in this mind-boggling portrayal of an all-star Pop art show on a beach.

Mid-Century Americans Didn’t Know Antonio Petruccelli’s Name, but They Sure Knew His Art

The New York artist created covers for the nation’s most illustrious magazines. Now, the originals are on display as fine art.