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Red, Pink and Aqua, Oil Painting
By Lisa Nielsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
>Red, Pink and AquaLisa NielsenOil painting on stretched linenFinished edges
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
"The Quiet Spot 3", abstract, landscape, twilight, blue, aqua, oil painting
By Anita Loomis
Located in Natick, MA
“The Quiet Spot 3” is a 25 x 25 x 1.5 inch oil painting on linen canvas by Anita Loomis that offers
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 25 in W 25 in D 1.5 in
Aqua, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
, beach, azure. Large interior picture. Oil on a gallery canvas, signed and dated on the back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Aqua Study, Wonder" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Rob Rey's (US based) "Aqua Study, Wonder" is an oil painting that depicts a woman's face partially
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Aqua Study, Awe" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Rob Rey's (US based) "Aqua Study, Awe" is an oil painting that depicts a woman's face partially
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Aqua Cushion, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Shawn Nelson Dahlstrom
Located in Yardley, PA
Back of model whi is sitting on an aqua cushion :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes with an
Category
Early 2000s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Aqua Symphony, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Irit Epstein
Located in Yardley, PA
Irit's paintings are a personal diary and a reflection of a continuing journey within herself
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Magenta and Aqua, colorful realistic oil painting
By Douglas Newton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crumpled colored tissue paper and two bistro glasses. A study of color and texture. Painted from life, not a photo.
Clean white sides.
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Aqua No. 1 (On Cork), Painting, Oil on Other
By Carla Sá Fernandes
Located in Yardley, PA
, Carla Sá Fernandes. This high quality iridescent oil painting is done on cork fabric (cork leather
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fish, Aqua, Handmade Artwork Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Anatoly Borisovich Tarabanov
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 27.5 in W 35.5 in D 0.8 in
Fishes, Aqua, Handmade artwork Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Anatoly Borisovich Tarabanov
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.5 in W 31.5 in D 0.8 in
3 Aqua Splash
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt
Title: 3 Aqua Splash
Date: 2022
Medium: Oil on Wood
Unframed Dimensions
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Aqua Village -Landscape Painting -Abstract Geometric Painting By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
memory designs imaginative works of art.
Aqua Village -Landscape Paintings -Abstract Geometric Painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Sea Side" Black Outline Bunny on Aqua Blue Oil Painting on Wood Panel Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
gestural figure of a black bunny on an Aqua blue background with thick use of paint. It is housed in a
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 14.5 in W 12.5 in D 1.5 in
Aqua Melodies - Impressionist Seascape Landscape Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sabrina Zhou’s Aqua Melodies, an exquisite 9-inch by 11-inch framed oil painting on canvas
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Lee" Black Outline Bunny on Aqua Mist Blue Oil Painting on Wood Panel Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
gestural figure of a black bunny on an Aqua Mist blue background with thick use of paint. It is housed in a
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 16 in W 14 in D 1.5 in
Serie Aqua
By Daniel Orson Ybarra
Located in Miami, FL
b.1957 in Montevideo, Uruguay, lives and work between Geneva, Switzerland and Barcelona, Spain
"I was born in 1957 in Montevideo, Uruguay, which was a pleasant, welcoming place at th...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Aqua Serenity - abstract representation of the human form - underwater painting
Located in London, Chelsea
celestial calmness. This original seascape figurative painting, rendered with oil on canvas, captures the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in
Vortices (Minimalist Abstract Color Field Painting in Aqua, Deep Blue, & Black)
By Shawn Snow
Located in Hudson, NY
Horizontal minimalist abstract acrylic painting in color fields of aqua, deep blue and black.
oil
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Alkyd
'Aqua' by Katheryn Holt - Blue and Green Contemporary Abstract Seascape Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
Katheryn Holt (American, born 1951)
"Aqua" 2022
Oil Paint, Mixed Media, Wood Panel, Wood
The artist
Category
2010s Color-Field Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Wood, Wood Panel
Vitrales al Alba - Blue and Aqua Abstract Painting, South American Lyrical Art
By Alfredo Aya
Located in New York, NY
lives and works in Bogota'.
Abstract painting for living room
Blue and aqua abstract art
Stained glass
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Scale Contemporary Aqua Culture
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
the City of Oakland Artist Fellowship in Painting. He has been a Bay Area resident since 1988. His
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Abstraction in Coral, Aqua and Gold', 1970's American School Abstract Oil
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
American School, unsigned and painted circa 1975.
A vivid and upbeat oil abstract comprising
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Chalk, Pastel, Acrylic
Hunt Slonem "Aqua Man" Light Blue Bunny
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Aqua Man" Light Blue Bunny
A single rabbit gestured in black on a blue background in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Hello Sunshine, Yellow, Indigo Blue, Pink, Aqua Abstract Patterns
By Gabe Brown
Located in Kent, CT
, pink and aqua on a luminous golden yellow background. Signed, dated and titled on verso.
Exploring a
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Panel
H 16 in W 12 in D 1 in
Aqua Culture - Blue, Grey, & Brown Impasto Abstract on Wood
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Mills College in Oakland and was awarded the City of Oakland Artist Fellowship in Painting. He has been
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
H 11.25 in W 26 in D 0.75 in
Teal Cup and Aqua Jar, Oil Painting
By Lisa Nielsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
/>Teal Cup and Aqua JarLisa NielsenOil painting on canvas boardReady to frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
'Woman in Aqua', De Young, Oakland Museum, LACMA, CWS, AWS, San Francisco
By Jade Fon Woo
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Jade Fon' for Jade Fon Woo (American, 1911-1983) and painted circa 1955.
A charming and character-filled study of a young woman, shown brimming with life and h...
Category
1950s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 16.13 in W 14 in D 0.13 in
"Small # 176" Brilliant Abstr Exp Ptg 8" x 8" White/Blue/Green/Yellow/Aqua
By Linda Holt
Located in Wellesley, MA
One of a large series of brilliantly colored small square Abstract Expressionist paintings
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 8 in W 8 in D 1.25 in
"Cup Composition & Orange Ball" Elegant Stacked Gold/White Cups on Pale Aqua
By Olga Antonova
Located in Wellesley, MA
Composition with Gold and White Cups and Orange Ball on Pale Aqua Ground"
Oil on Canvas
16 x 20 Inches
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Aqua Bailer Shell - Single Bailer Sea Shell on Brown Table w/ Watered Backdrop
By Helen Oh
Located in Chicago, IL
frame measuring 25 x 25 inches.
Helen Oh
Aqua Bailer Shell
oil on panel
24h x 24w in
60.96h x 60.96w cm
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Study for Acqua in Aumento (Rising Water) - Architectural Venetian Water Scene
By Carol Pylant
Located in Chicago, IL
Using digital collage and oil on paper, Carol presents a study for her original oil painting 'Aqua
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper, Digital
Lice
Located in Fairlawn, OH
, drypoints, aqua prints, oil paintings, watercolors, jewelry, tiles, medals, glassware, and china.
His
Category
1920s American Realist Animal Prints
Materials
Drypoint
Delta (Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting on Canvas in Teal, Aqua Blue & Green)
By Jenny Nelson
Located in Hudson, NY
Square, abstract expressionist oil painting on canvas in aqua, teal, blue, and green against pale
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chris Dellorco "Aqua 1" Figurative Oil and Acrylic Painting on Canvas
Located in Santa Monica, CA
"Aqua 1" is an original painting on canvas by American artist Chris Dellorco, it is signed on the
Category
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
H 17.5 in W 17 in D 2 in
Chris Dellocro "Aqua 3" Figurative Oil and Acrylic Painting on Canvas
Located in Santa Monica, CA
An original oil and acrylic painting on canvas featuring a woman's floating figure clothed in a red
Category
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
Chris Dellorco "Aqua 2" Figurative Oil and Acrylic Painting on Canvas
Located in Santa Monica, CA
An original oil and acrylic painting on canvas featuring a woman's floating figure clothed in a
Category
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
H 16 in W 17.5 in D 2 in
Life City “2005-2020” Aqua green oil painting on stretched canvas in box frame
By Satoshi Koyama
Located in Djursholm, SE
The Life City “2005-2020” is a geometric pop art styled oil painting on stretched canvas with a 3-D
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 30.32 in W 25.6 in D 1.58 in
Coastal Aqua
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Oil on Canvas, Framed.
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Daniel Brice, OX 33, oil on canvas, aqua green painting, 60 x 80 inches
By Daniel Brice
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Thomas Moran, Brice constructs large scale paintings to speak of the immense beauty and natural wonder of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Wood Panel
H 60 in W 80 in D 2.5 in
Aqua Sway, 2018, Fabia Panjarian, Oil, Watercolor Pencil, Linen, Abstract
Located in Los Angeles, CA
intense variations of line and color in the paintings’ physical surfaces, the pleasure of seeing is
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Watercolor
Life City "Jewelry F-2" Aqua blue wall sculpture: oil painting on paulownia wood
By Satoshi Koyama
Located in Djursholm, SE
City Life Series not only in traditional oil paintings, but also in wall sculptures named Jewellery. Mr
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oil
Satoshi KoyamaLife City "Jewelry F-2" Aqua blue wall sculpture: oil painting on paulownia wood, 2017
H 9.85 in W 3.94 in D 1.78 in
Aqua Vita, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Anatoly Borisovich Tarabanov
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Aqua
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt
Title: Aqua
Date: 2023
Medium: Oil on Panel
Unframed Dimensions: 10" x 8
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
DAHLIA IN A RAVELLO FOUNTAIN (floral aqua painting realist flower oil painting)
By Chloe Hedden
Located in Quebec, Quebec
DAHLIA IN A RAVELLO FOUNTAIN is an oil painting on museum-wrap canvas, 48x60x2 inches, 2020, Image
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"My Deep Silver Aqua Heart" Contemporary Pop Oil Painting with Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
spoil yourself or someone you love, this stunning original oil painting brings style and grace to any
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 1.5 in
"Aquamarine" Black Outline Bunny on Aqua Blue Oil Painting on Wood Panel
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
wonderful carved wood frame. Inspired by nature and a genuine love for animals, Slonem's paintings encompass
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Ray (2020), figurative pink, purple, aqua & blue nude oil on wood panel painting
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Ray (2020), figurative pink, mauve, coral, purple, aqua, teal, mint green & blue nude portrait oil
Category
2010s Feminist Nude Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
"Thomasine" Black Outline Bunny on Aqua Blue Oil Painting on Wood Panel Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
gestural figure of a black bunny on an Aqua Mist blue background with thick use of paint. It is housed in a
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 14 in W 12 in D 1.5 in
"Aqua Vita" oil painting of a woman in a green bathing suit swimming underwater
By Elizabeth Lennie
Located in Edgartown, MA
northern Ontario and the aqua waters of the Caribbean. I work with oil paint on canvas, layering thin
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Aqua Stella
By Meredith Pardue
Located in New York, NY
Ink, oil, and graphite on canvas
Materials
Oil
The Next Calm - Original Oil Painting of Serene Beach Scene with Aqua Blue Water
By René Monzón Relova “Pozas”
Located in Chicago, IL
This surreal painting of a secluded beach cove beckons the viewer. A pair of sandals, a beach
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Latin American Art Cubist Oil Painting Powder Blue Aqua signed Drejel 1973
By Drejel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Original Art abstract surrealism Cubist style painting midcentury modern
1970s Latin
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Aluminum
"Pool" Contemporary Colorful Red and Aqua Toned Abstract Geometric Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary colorful abstract painting by local Houston artist Peter Healy. Currently featured in
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 12 in W 12 in D 1.75 in
Duo in Soft Aqua
By Carolyn Reynolds
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
two multicolored hummingbirds mid-flight on a metallic surface with transcendent color fields of aqua
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Silver
Soak In Soundless: Figurative Photorealist Painting of Swimmer in Aqua Pool
By Samantha French
Located in Hudson, NY
Vertical figurative photo-realist painting of an underwater view of a woman swimming in an aqua
Category
2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 40 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
Hummers in Aqua and Rose Gold
By Carolyn Reynolds
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Carolyn Reynolds is a brilliant innovator. The quasi-abstract canvases she creates from her Laguna Beach based Studio are produced using countless foils of thin gold leaf. Layer upon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Silver
Rift Valley, Sonde 15 (aqua green textured painting organic copper atmospheric)
By Melisa Taylor Metzger
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Rift Valley, Sonde 15" is a textural and elemental abstract painting on canvas. It explores the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic Polymer, Found Objects, Oil, Acrylic
Rift Valley, Sonde 15 (aqua green textured organic painting copper atmospheric
By Melisa Taylor Metzger
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Rift Valley, Sonde 15" is a textural and elemental abstract painting on canvas. It explores the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic Polymer, Found Objects, Oil, Acrylic
Hummers in Aqua Skies and Gold
By Carolyn Reynolds
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Carolyn Reynolds is a brilliant innovator. The quasi-abstract canvases she creates from her Laguna Beach based Studio are produced using countless foils of thin gold leaf. Layer upon...
Category
2010s Animal Paintings
Materials
Silver
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Find the exact aqua oil painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Find Abstract versions now, or shop for Abstract creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. Finding the perfect aqua oil painting may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a aqua 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 blue, gray, brown, beige and more. Creating a aqua oil painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Carolyn Reynolds, Melisa Taylor Metzger, Samantha French, Hunt Slonem and Linda Holt are consistently popular. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in oil paint, paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch.
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The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a aqua oil painting in our inventory may begin at $425 and can go as high as $32,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,000.
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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 paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original 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 Aqua Oil Painting
- 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. - 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To 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, 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.
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