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Harriet Rosendale Oil Painting
By Harriet Rosendale
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful oil on canvas painting by Harriet Rosendale, ca' 1950's, depicting a farmhouse in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Large Oil Painting by Harriet Rosendale
By Harriet Rosendale
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large oil on canvas by Harriet Rosendale. Harriet Rosendale was a well-known and well-listed
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
The Brissons, Harriet Hoult, 2021, Original Framed Mixed Media Painting,
By Harriet Hoult
Located in Deddington, GB
The Brissons [2021]
Original
Abstract
Mixed Media Acrylic, Oil On Canvas
Image size: H:113 cm x W
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
H 53.94 in W 39.77 in D 1.19 in
Harriet Nash, Gouache on board, Abstract Painting, Circa 1950, Green and Black
By Harriet Holden Nash
Located in Buffalo, NY
A mid-century gouache on board painting by American female artist Harriet Holden Nash depicting an
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Harriet Thorpe "Fire Bird" Original Abstract Oil Painting c.1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Harriet Thorpe "Fire Bird" Original Abstract Oil Painting c.1960s
Excellent vintage abstract
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Large Original Oil Painting
By Harriet Holden Nash
Located in Buffalo, NY
Oil on canvas. Signed Verso.
Harriet was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and lived with
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Harriet Searbrough - Late 19th Century Oil, A Father's Love
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine interior scene depicting children embracing their father by the fireplace. The artist has used rich tones to capture the luxurious textiles and décor within the scene. Signed ...
Category
Late 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Portrait of a Lady (Study for Harriet Blake)" Lilian Westcott Hale, Painting
By Lilian Westcott Hale
Located in New York, NY
Lilian Westcott Hale
Portrait of a Lady (Study for Harriet Blake)
Oil on canvas
40 ¼ x 30 ¼ inches
Category
1920s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Venetian Canal', Early Woman Post Impressionist, Stockholm Academy of Fine Arts
By Harriet Rosander
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
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Harriet Rosander de Tourtchaninoff first studied in Stockholm at Otte Sköld's painting school (1929-1931
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of Harriet Toby, Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo
By Donald S. Vogel
Located in Dallas, TX
Donald Vogel’s paintings reflect his interest in seeking beauty in life and in sharing pleasure
Category
1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Woman Patriots Harriet B. Stowe, Eleanor Roosevelt, Amelia Earhart, Clara Barton
By Charles Warren Mundy
Located in Soquel, CA
movement. Pictured in this unique painting are Harriet Beecher Stowe, Eleanor Roosevelt, Amelia Earhart and
Category
1980s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstraction Pink
By Harriet Holden Nash
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original oil on linen mounted to board by American modern female artist Harriet Holden Nash
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Board
"Gloucester Docks" Impressionist Boat Seascape
By Harriet Randall Lumis
Located in Houston, TX
Impressionist oil painting of a boat sitting at the dock by Harriet Randall Lumis.
A perfect piece
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 26.25 in W 24.25 in D 2.25 in
Untitled
By Harriet Holden Nash
Located in Buffalo, NY
You are viewing an abstract expressionist painting by American female artist Harrier Holden Nash
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Trees Park Slope
By Harriet Holden Nash
Located in Buffalo, NY
Harriet was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and lived with her husband in Park Slope for
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid Century "October Song" Minnesota Autumn Forest Landscape
By Harriet Rose Yule
Located in Soquel, CA
running through a forest full of tress with golden fall foliage, by Harriet Yule (American, 1911-2001
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
H 26.25 in W 32.25 in D 2.5 in
Harriet^2
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Figure Painting, 2023
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled, Lake Harriet Series 1962 Abstract Expressionist Figures in Landscape
By Walter Quirt
Located in Seattle, WA
lake near his family's home in Minneapolis, MN, Lake Harriet. There he would quietly observe people
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 30 in W 40 in D 1.5 in
Lady Caroline Harriet Towneley with her daughters outside Croxteth Hall
By Richard Ansdell
Located in Petworth, GB
1841, this work depicts William Molyneux’s daughter, Lady Caroline Harriet Towneley (1803-1866), with
Category
1840s Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gloucester Wharf
By Harriet Randall Lumis
Located in New York, NY
interest in painting figures or incorporating them into her landscape compositions. Focusing on outdoor
Category
1920s Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Girl with Bonnet
By Harriet Cany Peale
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Portrait of a woman and child in a square gold period frame with an oval middle. Harriet Cany
Category
Early 19th Century Romantic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Harriet Ebeling Oil Painting
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Oil painting by Harriet Ebeling. Signed by ‘Harriet Ebeling 2006’.
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Oil Painting By Harriet Mishkin
Located in Stamford, CT
A large contemporary oil on canvas painting by American artist, Harriet Mishkin. Purchased at
Category
Late 20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Portrait of Harriet Robinson (1787-1820) Antique Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
Henrietta (Harriet) Jeaffreson nee Robinson (1740-1826), the daughter of Lieutenant Colonel John Robinson (d
Category
19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 41.74 in W 32.68 in D 2.76 in
Beside the window original still life painting
By Harriet Salt
Located in London, Chelsea
The Original still life painting by Harriet Salt is framed and ready to be displayed.
Harriet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Harriet Seabrough - Late 19th Century Oil, Flower Arranging
Located in Corsham, GB
flowers. The oil was acquired as a pair with the companion painting also listed for sale on our website
Category
Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Attrib. Harriet Searbrough - 19th Century Oil, Fête Champêtre
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming scene depicting an 18th-century French garden party with men and women frolicking in a luxurious landscape. The scene takes inspiration from a similar composition by 18th-...
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Harriet in the living room at Sofievej - Oil, Woman in Interior by Paul Fischer
By Paul Gustave Fischer
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Oil on panel by Danish painter Paul Gustave Fischer depicting an elegant young woman, Harriet, in
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Kushti
Located in Nottingham, GB
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Painting romantic scenes inspired by the historic Romani Gypsy culture, Harriet paints oil onto wooden
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century Still Life Oil on Canvas by Eloise Harriet Stannard Norwich School
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Frame Which Has Some Very Minor Losses, Which Is Also Engraved Miss E H Stannard 1865.
Eloise Harriet
Category
Antique 19th Century English Paintings
H 16.5 in W 19.5 in D 2.25 in
Mountain Lake, Colorado, 19th Century Landscape, Blue, Gray, Green, Brown, White
Located in Denver, CO
Vintage 19th century landscape painting in a Hudson River or Luminist style by Harriet Freeman
Category
19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Seated Figure
By Harriet Holden Nash
Located in Buffalo, NY
You are viewing an abstract expressionist painting by American female artist Harrier Holden Nash
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blossoms
By Harriet Holden Nash
Located in Buffalo, NY
You are viewing an abstract expressionist painting by American female artist Harrier Holden Nash
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Women
By Harriet Holden Nash
Located in Buffalo, NY
You are viewing an abstract expressionist painting by American female artist Harrier Holden Nash
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nude Studies
By Harriet Holden Nash
Located in Buffalo, NY
Harriet was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and lived with her husband in Park Slope for
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled
By Harriet Holden Nash
Located in Buffalo, NY
Harriet was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and lived with her husband in Park Slope for
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tree Branches
By Harriet Holden Nash
Located in Buffalo, NY
Harriet was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and lived with her husband in Park Slope for
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Garden
By Harriet Holden Nash
Located in Buffalo, NY
Harriet was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and lived with her husband in Park Slope for
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid Century Modern Floral Still Life
By Harriet Holden Nash
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original oil on canvas by American female artist Harriet Holden Nash.
Nash studied painting
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting of Greek Hills by Harriet Livathinos
By Harriet Livathinos
Located in Water Mill, NY
Oil painting of Acro-Corinth Greece in painted wood frame by Harriet Livathinos. Measures: 60".
Category
Late 20th Century Greek Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Mid Century Modern Abstract Seascape Framed Female Artist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American signed modernist oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Image size, 24L
Category
1950s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mary Harriet Edwards, Victorian Portrait Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
A beautiful portrait of a girl called Mary Harriet Edwards who was born June 21 1867, in Cornwall
Category
19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of Harriet Cooper - British Victorian art female portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
This superb Victorian portrait oil painting is by British artist Louis William Chevalier Desanges
Category
1830s Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Harriet Tubman
By Raymond Logan
Located in Fairfield, CT
From the artist statement, "When asked about my work, my mantra used to be, “The subject matter of my work is not as important as how I paint it. Whether it be people, places, or thi...
Category
2010s American Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Harriet Seabrough - Late 19th Century Oil, The Broken Vase
Located in Corsham, GB
of carefully arranged flowers. The oil was acquired as a pair with the companion painting also listed
Category
Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage American School Abstract Expressionist Signed Framed Post War Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed.
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Yellow and Orange Poppies - Still Life in Oil on Artist's Board
Located in Soquel, CA
Delightful mid century modern still life by California artist Harriet Englund (American, 20th
Category
1970s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Illustration Board, Canvas
H 8.25 in W 6.25 in D 1.25 in
“Thru Rose Colored Glasses”
Located in Southampton, NY
Oil on canvas painting by the California artist, Harriet Englund. Signed lower and signed and
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Flight into Egypt', Post-Impressionist Woman Artist, Paris, Madrid, Copenhagen
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
supporting character in his street pictures. When Harriet, herself, started painting, she exhibited
Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Harriet Fischer'Flight into Egypt', Post-Impressionist Woman Artist, Paris, Madrid, Copenhagen, 1950
H 23.75 in W 26 in D 0.5 in
Mid-19th-Century English School, Wedding Portraits Of Joseph & Harriet Johnson
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Harriet Johnson of Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester. They were probably commissioned to celebrate their
Category
1830s English School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Harriet Beecher Stowe Ship in Tokyo Bay near Yokohama by Reg B. Strange
Located in New York, NY
Reg B. Strange
Untitled (Harriet Beecher Stowe Ship in Tokyo Bay near Yokohama), 1946
Oil on canvas
Category
1940s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 13.625 in W 17.125 in D 1.125 in
Mid Century Interior
By Harriet Holden Nash
Located in Buffalo, NY
A mid-century oil on board painting by American female artist Harriet Holden Nash depicting an
Category
1950s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Untitled (Western Mountain Landscape with River)
Located in Denver, CO
woman artist, Harriet Freeman Wright (1852-1926), original signed and framed oil painting. Presented in
Category
Late 19th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 16.75 in W 17.25 in D 1.25 in
Interior/Exterior/Abstract
By Harriet Holden Nash
Located in Buffalo, NY
A Pair of Mid Century Modern works by American artist Harriet Holden Nash each measureing 16" x 16"
Category
1950s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled
By Harriet Holden Nash
Located in Buffalo, NY
An abstract expressionist painting by American female artist Harrier Holden Nash.
Harriet was
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled
By Harriet Holden Nash
Located in Buffalo, NY
You are viewing an abstract expressionist painting by American female artist Harrier Holden Nash
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled
By Harriet Holden Nash
Located in Buffalo, NY
You are viewing an abstract expressionist painting by American female artist Harrier Holden Nash
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Woman Sitting
By Harriet Holden Nash
Located in Buffalo, NY
You are viewing an abstract expressionist painting by American female artist Harrier Holden Nash
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled
By Harriet Holden Nash
Located in Buffalo, NY
Harriet was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and lived with her husband in Park Slope for
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled
By Harriet Holden Nash
Located in Buffalo, NY
Harriet was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and lived with her husband in Park Slope for
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate harriet oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. Find Impressionist versions now, or shop for Impressionist creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking for a harriet 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 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right harriet oil painting for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, gray, black and blue. A harriet oil painting from Harriet Holden Nash, Harriet Randall Lumis, Harriet Rose Yule, Harriet Hoult and Raymond Logan — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. 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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- 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.
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- 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
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- 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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