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Running Horses Abstract Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Rochester, NY
"Horses Running", a bold abstract impressionist oil painting with heavy impasto. By Sheila Hedricks
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Early 20th Century Impressionist Oil Painting C.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th Century Impressionist Oil Painting C.1920
Original oil on board
Dimensions 16" wide x
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid 20th Century British Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Superbly colorful mid-20th century British Impressionist oil painting on canvas, depicting this
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage French Impressionist Oil Painting Two Paths Colliding
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Leon Hatot (French 1883-1953)
Title: Impressionist oil painting
Medium: signed
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Model Reading, Surrealist Impressionist Oil Painting, Signed
By Kate Orr
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Model Reading, Surrealist Impressionist Oil Painting, Signed
By British artist, Kate Orr, late 20th
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Flamenco Dress, Surrealist Impressionist Oil Painting, Signed
By Kate Orr
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Flamenco, Surrealist Impressionist Oil Painting, Signed
By British artist, Kate Orr, late 20th
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 17 in W 13 in D 1 in
Seductive Woman, Surrealist Impressionist Oil Painting, Signed
By Kate Orr
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Seductive Woman, Surrealist Impressionist Oil Painting, Signed
By British artist, Kate Orr, late
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Colourful Model, Surrealist Impressionist Oil Painting, Signed
By Kate Orr
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Colourful Model, Surrealist Impressionist Oil Painting, Signed
By British artist, Kate Orr, late
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lady on Venetian Balcony Signed Impressionist Oil Painting
By Innocenzo Melani
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Venezia"
Lovely Impressionist oil painting on canvas, depicting this elegant young lady standing
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 37 in W 29 in D 1 in
Light Sleep, Surrealist Impressionist Oil Painting, Signed
By Kate Orr
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Light Sleep, Surrealist Impressionist Oil Painting, Signed
By British artist, Kate Orr, late 20th
Category
Late 20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Bed" contemporary impressionist oil painting of cozy neutral room & unmade bed
By Vincent Giarrano
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Bed" is a contemporary impressionist oil painting of cozy neutral room & unmade bed.
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Vintage French Impressionist Oil Painting French March Through Town
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Leon Hatot (French 1883-1953)
Title: Impressionist oil painting
Medium: signed
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Stylised Portrait, Peasant Girl, Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stylised Portrait, Peasant Girl, Impressionist Oil Painting
By European Schooled artist, Mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Renaissance Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Post-Impressionist Oil Painting of Donegal Wetlands Landscape in Ireland
Located in Preston, GB
Post-Impressionist Oil Painting of Donegal Wetlands Landscape in Ireland by 20th Century Irish
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Travellers, Horse Drawn Carriage, Impressionist Oil Painting, Signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Travellers, Horse Drawn Carriage, Impressionist Oil Painting, Signed
By French artist J.Dubois, Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
King of the Jungle, Large Impressionist Oil Painting of a Lion
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
King of the Jungle, Large Impressionist Oil Painting of a Lion
British School, late 20th Century
Category
20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Floral Still life, English Impressionist Oil Painting, Signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Floral Still life, Fine Impressionist Oil Painting, Signed
By British artist, 20th century
Signed
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 20 in W 26.5 in D 1 in
Vintage French Impressionist Oil Painting Swirly Path Along River Bank
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Leon Hatot (French 1883-1953)
Title: Impressionist oil painting
Medium: signed
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vase of Flowers III - Original Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas 2022
By Jose Lima
Located in Columbus, OH
This is an original Impressionist oil painting by American-Cuban Artist Jose Lima . He uses a wide
Category
2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 9.5 in W 11.5 in D 1 in
Cityscape, Impressionist Oil Painting
By Arnoldus Oldenhave
Located in Surfside, FL
Hengelo, Haaksbergen and Amsterdam. Working mainly in oil he is most famous for streetscapes of European
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Stormy Bay In California Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Stormy Bay in California Impressionist Oil Painting
Artist signed lower left.
Belinda Vidor
Category
1990s Impressionist Landscape Photography
Materials
Oil, Board
Large Impressionist Oil Painting of a Lady in Aquamarine
By Nathalie Poz
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Large Impressionist Oil Painting of a Lady in Aquamarine
French School, Nathalie Poz, contemporary
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 32 in W 21 in D 1 in
Lost in a Book, Surrealist Impressionist Oil Painting, Signed
By Kate Orr
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Lost in a Book, Surrealist Impressionist Oil Painting, Signed
By British artist, Kate Orr, late
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique French Impressionist Oil Painting Lady Rowing In Pink Dappled Lake
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Leon Hatot (French 1883-1953)
Title: Impressionist oil painting
Medium: signed
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage French Impressionist Oil Painting Stone Bridge Over Busy Rowing Lake
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Leon Hatot (French 1883-1953)
Title: Impressionist oil painting
Medium: signed
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Impressionist Oil Painting Mid 20th Century Harvest Workers in Field
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Leon Hatot (French 1883-1953)
Title: Impressionist oil painting
Medium: signed
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge French Impressionist Oil Painting - Haystacks at Sunset - Fine Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
- most likely an exhibition work canvas - Impressionist oil painting from the first half of the 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 35 in W 45 in D 1 in
"Wildflowers" bright contemporary impressionist oil painting still life
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Wildflowers" is a bright contemporary impressionist oil painting still life. A bouquet of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
H 25.6 in W 21.65 in D 2 in
Colourful Still Life, Impressionist Oil Painting, Signed
By Claude Benard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Colourful Still Life, Impressionist Oil Painting, Signed
By French artist Claude Benard, (1926
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 11.5 in W 13.5 in D 1 in
"Boathouse, Evening Light" contemporary impressionist oil painting en plein air
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Boathouse, Evening Light" is a contemporary impressionist oil painting, painted en plein air. A
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Canvas
H 25.5 in W 31.5 in D 2 in
Sombre Gentlemen, Mid 20th C. Male Portrait, Original Impressionist Oil Painting
By Modern British
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sombre Gentlemen, Male Portrait, Original Impressionist Oil Painting
British School, Mid 20th
Category
1950s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Single Rose" impressionist oil painting of rustic still life
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Single Rose" is an impressionist oil painting of rustic still life . A glass pitcher holding a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
H 24 in W 17.75 in D 2 in
Antique French Impressionist Oil Painting Farm Landscape by Paul Poseler 1900
Located in Portland, OR
Antique French Impressionist oil painting on panel by Paul Louis Poseler (XIX-XX), circa 1900. The
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Le marais series, Untitled", Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas
By Jill Hackney
Located in St. Louis, MO
Communications for NUNU Arts and Culture Collective."
"Le marais series, Untitled", Impressionist Oil Painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 16 in W 16 in D 1.5 in
Sola Puig Mallorca Vertical Small original impressionist oil painting
By Joan Sola Puig
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
" Mallorca " original impressionist oil painting
Sola PUIG, Joan (Barcelona 1950 )
Joan SOLÁ
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 13.78 in W 9.45 in D 0.79 in
Ballet Dancers Performance c. 1900 French Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Ballet Dancers
French School, circa 1890
oil painting on canvas, framed
canvas: 42cm x 34cm
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 20.87 in W 18.12 in D 2.76 in
Portrait of a Young Boy, Titled "Boy", Original Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Young Boy, Titled "Boy", Original Impressionist Oil Painting
By the British artist
Category
1950s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Conch Shell" contemporary impressionist oil painting of seashell, peach tones
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Conch Shell" is a contemporary impressionist oil painting of seashell with peach and blue tones. A
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage French Impressionist Oil Painting Man Fishing Into The Sea On A Grey Day
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Leon Hatot (French 1883-1953)
Title: Impressionist oil painting
Medium: signed
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Union Street in Bloom" impressionist oil painting of pink tree in spring
By Amy Florence
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Union Street in Bloom" is an impressionist oil painting of pink tree in spring. Florence depicts a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Fishing Hut" contemporary impressionist oil painting boat house, green and blue
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Fishing Hut" contemporary impressionist oil painting boat house in green and blue hues. An oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
Golden Color Lake Landscape Beautiful French Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, early 20th century
Title: Golden colors
Medium: oil painting on
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
English Impressionist Oil Painting Country Church in Rural Landscape
By English Impressionist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The English Church
British School, late 20th century
oil painting on board, unframed
board
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Signed French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Bouquinistes River Seine Paris
By Bertrand Mogniat-Duclos
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: 15 x 18 inches
framed: 18 x 21 inches
A very beautiful French Post-Impressionist oil painting, by
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Sailboat" contemporary impressionist oil painting of boat on the beach, summer
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Sailboat" is a contemporary impressionist oil painting of boat on the beach, in summer. Painted en
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Midsummer Night. Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting
By Carolyn Miller
Located in Brecon, Powys
and a wonderful mix of summer flowers. When I started painting this, it became enchanting and I
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Afternoon Tea. Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
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64.5 x 75 cm oil on canvas laid on board, 2023
In the frame 80 x 90 cm
Category
2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 2.37 in
Dark Skies, Stylised Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Dark Skies, Stylised Surrealist Oil Painting
French School, 1970's
Oil painting on canvas, unframed
Category
1970s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Impressionist Oil Painting Provencal Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Delightful French oil painting on canvas depicting this rustic Provencal house and buildings within
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Impressionist Oil Painting - Colourful Mountain Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School:
Title:
Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed
Size: canvas: 22 x 32 inches
Category
Mid-19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Impressionist Oil Painting - Summer Exotic Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed
Size: canvas: 24 x 30 inches
Provenance: private
Category
Mid-19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Beach Modern Impressionist Oil Painting
By Marguerite Rousseau
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Impressionist style in her earlier work, she was painting parks, beaches, the woman with an umbrella, canals
Category
1940s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1890's French Impressionist Oil Painting Studio Portrait of a Nude Lady Model
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Studio Model
French Impressionist artist, circa 1890's
oil on canvas: 27.5 x 16.5 inches
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage English Impressionist Oil Painting Artist Painting by Estuary Boats
By English Impressionist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
member of the Arun Art Society.
Title: Artist at his easel
Medium: oil painting on wooden panel
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1890's French Impressionist Oil Painting Lady Walking Country Landscape Fields
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Impressionist oil painting, dated 'Mai 1890'. The work is most likely an en plein air work, executed in situ by
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 16.5 in W 20.5 in D 1 in
Apple Blossom. Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting
By Carolyn Miller
Located in Brecon, Powys
stories. And I wanted to capture this magic in the painting.
This painting is on a canvas-covered board
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
White Ducks Swimming in Pond Contemporary English Impressionist Oil Painting
By English Impressionist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Swimming Ducks
English Impressionist, 21st century
oil on board, unframed
board : 8 x 10 inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Poppies and Daisies" impressionist oil painting of bright bouquet still life
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Poppies and Daisies" is an impressionist oil painting of bright bouquet still life, hand picked
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
H 25.6 in W 21.15 in D 1 in
Impressionist Oil Painting - Beautiful Flower Field
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed
Size: canvas: 18 x 30 inches
Provenance: private collection
Category
Mid-19th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American Impressionist Oil Painting Coral Gables Miami Florida 1927
Located in Portland, OR
An important American Impressionist oil painting, Walter Bowman Russell (1871-1963), Coral Gables
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Panel, Oil
H 24.25 in W 21.25 in D 1.75 in
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Impressionist Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate impressionist oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. You can easily find an example made in the Post-Impressionist style, while we also have 2466 Post-Impressionist versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a impressionist oil painting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a impressionist oil painting to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of gray, brown, black, blue and more. Finding an appealing impressionist oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Vahe Yeremyan, Richard Szkutnik, Maria Bertran, Henri Duhem and Marc Dalessio each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years. A large impressionist oil painting can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while smaller examples are available — approximately spanning 0.4 high and 0.4 wide — and may be better suited to a more modest living area.
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The price for a impressionist oil painting in our collection starts at $5 and tops out at $1,118,750 with the average selling for $2,316.
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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.
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.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel. Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by popular artists and more today.
Questions About Impressionist Oil Painting
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Impressionist paintings are located in museums around the world. The largest collection of works from the period is at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, France. Many of Monet's paintings are in the Musée Marmottan Monet, also in Paris. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Impressionist art.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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