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The Menai Straits Wales by William Alison Martin oil painting Modern British Art
Located in London, GB
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William Alison Martin (1878-1936)
The Menai Straits
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 17.33 in W 23.23 in D 0.04 in
"Tyler" (2024) By Nicolas Martin, Original Oil Painting on Panel
Located in Denver, CO
"Tyler" (2024) by Nicolas Martin is an original handmade oil painting on panel that depicts a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
H 6 in W 6 in D 0.75 in
"Polly" (2024) By Nicolas Martin, Original Oil Painting on Panel
Located in Denver, CO
"Polly" (2024) by Nicolas Martin is an original handmade oil painting on panel that depicts a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
H 6 in W 6 in D 1.62 in
"Houdini" (2024) By Nicolas Martin, Original Oil Painting on Panel
Located in Denver, CO
"Houdini" (2024) by Nicolas Martin is an original handmade oil painting on panel that depicts a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
H 6 in W 6 in D 0.75 in
"Arthur" (2024) By Nicolas Martin, Original Oil Painting on Panel
Located in Denver, CO
"Arthur" (2024) by Nicolas Martin is an original handmade oil painting on panel that depicts a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
H 6 in W 6 in D 1.62 in
MARTIN YEOMAN Dancer Woman Undressing Nude Oil Painting Post-Impressionist
By Martin Yeoman
Located in Pollenca, Illes Baleares
Martin Yeoman was born in 1953, and studied with Peter Greenham at the Royal Academy Schools
Category
Early 2000s Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Pink Label" (2024) By Nicolas Martin, Original Oil Painting on Panel
Located in Denver, CO
"Pink Label" (2024) by Nicolas Martin is an original handmade oil painting on panel that depicts a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
H 6 in W 6 in D 0.75 in
Notre Dame Paris France Martin Yeoman Landscape Painting Impressionist Oil Paint
By Martin Yeoman
Located in Pollenca, Illes Baleares
overseas tours as his tour artist and painting companion. Martin also travelled extensively in the east
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 14.18 in W 18.12 in D 1.58 in
Antique American Expressionist Oil & Gouache Painting of Ibiza Martin Baer 1935
By Martin Baer
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Expressionist Painting of Ibiza by the American Artist Martin Baer (1894-1961), 1935. Baer
Category
1930s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Watercolor, Gouache
H 27 in W 30.5 in D 2 in
Nude Dancer at Browns Martin Yeoman Figurative Oil Painting Impressionist Framed
By Martin Yeoman
Located in Pollenca, Illes Baleares
Martin is also a brilliant portrait painter. His work is intimate and affectionate; it comes across
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 15.16 in W 19.1 in D 1.19 in
Abstract American Geometric Oil Painting Martin Rosenthal 60 Mid Century Modern
By Martin Rosenthal
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original abstract oil painting by American artist Martin Rosenthal signed by the artist and
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Original Naïve Folk Art Oil Painting by Martin Saldaña – Whimsical Girl, Flowers
By Martin Saldana
Located in Denver, CO
This enchanting original oil painting, Pinky, is a beautiful example of whimsical Naïve folk art by
Category
1950s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Martin Spencer Coleman - Signed Oil Painting - Crashing Waves On Coastline
By Martin Spencer Coleman
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Martin Spencer Coleman (British b.1952), signed
Title: Crashing Waves
Medium: oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lloyd Martin, Orange Riff, Oil on Canvas, 2016
By Lloyd Martin
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Lloyd Martin
Title: Orange Riff
Size: 56 x 60 inches
Medium: Oil on canvas
Year: 2016
Price
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Martin Vernon - Signed 1993 Oil, The Looming Procession
Located in Corsham, GB
With heavy nods to De Chirico, Vernon has created an unnervingly surreal painting, depicting a
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Figurative/Portrait_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Clam Shovel, America Martin
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Clam Shovel"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
71 x 48 in Framed
Exploring the identity of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Cat & Bird_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Cat & Bird"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
24 x 24 in. ; 25.5 x 25.5 in Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Shovel and Shellfish_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Figurative
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Shovel and Shellfish"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
22.5" x 18" Framed
Exploring the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Figurative_Animals_Birds From The Wind_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Birds From The Wind"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
49.5 x 49.5 in. Framed
Exploring the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Women Watch Eclipse_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic_Figurative/Nude/Orange
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Women Watch Eclipse"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
61.5" x 62" Framed
Exploring the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Oil
Le Faucher - Post Impressionist Figurative Landscape Oil by Henri Martin
By Henri Martin
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Beautiful signed and dated figure in landscape oil on canvas by sought after French post
Category
1890s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Figurative_Portrait_Song For The Animals_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Song For The Animals"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
61.5 x 41.5 in. Framed
Exploring the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Blue Rabbit (Left), America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Blue Rabbit (Left)"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
14 x 14 in. ; 15.625 x 15.625 in
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
H 15.625 in W 15.625 in
Blue Rabbit (Right), America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Blue Rabbit (Right)"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
14 x 14 in. ; 15.625 x 15.625 in
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
H 15.625 in W 15.625 in
Purple Bunny, America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait_Pastel
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Purple Bunny"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
12 x 12 in. ; 13.75 x 13.75 in. Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
H 13.75 in W 13.75 in
Violet Rabbit_2023, America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait_Pastel
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Violet Rabbit"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
12 x 12 in. ; 13.75 x 13.75 in. Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Turquoise Bunny, America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait_Blue
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Turquoise Bunny"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
16 x 16 in. ; 17.625 x 17.625 in. Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
H 17.625 in W 17.625 in
Blue Monkey_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait_Blue
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Blue Monkey"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
24 x 18 in. ; 25.5 x 19.5 in. Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Boots and Violin_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Figurative_Portrait
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Boots and Violin"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
41" x 31.5" Framed
Exploring the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
The Waiter_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Figurative_Portrait_Vertical
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"The Waiter"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
80.125" x 41.125" Framed
Exploring the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Figurative_Portrait_Animal/Bird_Blue_Goose Queen_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Goose Queen"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
49.5 x 49.5 in. Framed
Exploring the identity
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Figurative/Portrait_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_The Striped Orange Cat, America Martin
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"The Striped Orange Cat"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
62.5 x 33.5 in. 64 x 35 in. Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Animated landscape by Eugène Martin - Oil on canvas 44x55 cm
By Eugene Martin
Located in Geneva, CH
Swiss painter and designer born in 1880.
Died in 1954.
Work on canvas
Golden plaster moldings frame
70 x 62 x 6 cm
Category
1930s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 21.66 in W 17.33 in D 0.79 in
Run Run Rabbit_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait_Brown
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Run Run Rabbit"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
18 x 18 in. ; 19.75 x 19.75 in. Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
H 19.75 in W 19.75 in
Brown Rabbit_ America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait_Earth Tones
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Brown Rabbit"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
12 x 12 in. ; 13.75 x 13.75 in. Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Night Rabbit_2023, America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait_Black/Gray
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Night Rabbit"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
18 x 18 in. ; 19.75 x 19.75 in. Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Watch Planes + Break Sticks_ America Martin_Oil/Acrylic- Female Nude Figure
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Watch Planes and Break Sticks"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
52.25" x 52" Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Oil
Woman Learns the Names of Plants, America Martin_Oil/Acrylic_Figurative
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Woman Learns the Names of Plants"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
49.5" x 44" Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
La Bastide du Vert - Post Impressionist Pointillist Landscape Oil - Henri Martin
By Henri Martin
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Stunning signed pointillist oil on panel circa 1910 by sought after French post impressionist
Category
1910s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Woman With Fan_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic_Seated Figure/Portrait/Nude_Floral
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Woman with Fan"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
72 x 36 in. 73.5 x 37.5 in. Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Storm, Abstract Expressionist Painting by Keith Morrow Martin 1959
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Abstract Expressionist cum Surreal painting by Kenneth Morrow Martin, American (1911-1983
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Three Graces, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
. This large painting captures the stunning group at twilight, with the full moon on the rise. Framed in
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Canyon Casa, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
stunning piece of art, well-suited for home or office. :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes with an
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Frozen Treat, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
wood, Frozen Treat is a stunning piece of art, well-suited for home or office. :: Painting :: Realism
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Duck Lake" California Expressionist Oil Landscape by John Mitchell Martin
Located in Pasadena, CA
This oil painting features a calm lake where eleven black ducks swim. The artist painted a water
Category
20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21.5 in W 1 in D 25.75 in
The Cow, The Dove and The Moon_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic_Figurative/Animal
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"The Cow, The Dove and The Moon"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
102 x 56 in
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Lumen Martin Winter, "Lightning II, " Oil on Board, circa 1970
By Lumen Martin Winter
Located in Long Island City, NY
This painting was created by American artist Lumen Martin Winter. Winter's figurative paintings
Category
1970s American Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Champs de fleurs - Post Impressionist Landscape Oil by Jacques Martin-Ferrieres
By Jacques Martin-Ferrières
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
A simply beautiful oil on canvas circa 1950 by French post-impressionist painter Jacques Martin
Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Red Rocks Trail, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
subtle hint of all the beauty right around the next corner. :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Auribeau-sur-Siagne - Post Impressionist Landscape Oil by J Martin-Ferrieres
By Jacques Martin-Ferrières
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed and dated oil on panel landscape by sought after French post impressionist painter Jacques
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
1870 British Artist Henry Martin (1835-1908) Antique Genre scene O/c painting
Located in Palm Coast, FL
Up for sale is an antique original oil painting on canvas by listed British artist Henry Martin
Category
19th Century Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 29.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Cemetery and church by Eugène Louis Martin - Oil on canvas
Located in Geneva, CH
Work on canvas
Category
1940s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.69 in W 24.02 in D 0.79 in
Collioure - Retour des Pecheurs - Post Impressionist Oil by J Martin-Ferrieres
By Jacques Martin-Ferrières
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed figures in landscape oil on canvas c.1920 by French post-impressionist painter Jacques
Category
1920s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Notre-Dame de Paris, Oil on Canvas by Henri André Martin
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on canvas by Henri-André Martin (1918-2004), France, ca.1960. Notre-Dame de Paris. With frame
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.75 in W 31.23 in D 1.97 in
Henri-André Martin, Les Baux de Provence, Oil on Canvas, 1961
By Henri-André Martin
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on canvas by Henri-André Martin (1918-2004), France, ca.1980s. Les Baux de Provence. With frame
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 27.96 in W 38.59 in D 1.19 in
"Luna, " Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting
By Ned Martin
Located in Westport, CT
This abstract, contemporary painting by Ned Martin features a light, metallic, and neutral palette
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Panel
Woman by the Sea at Low Tide_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Figurative/Nude
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Woman by the Sea at Low Tide"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
70" x 60"
Exploring the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Elevated Innocence, Oil on Linen, circa 1970 by Lumen Martin Winter
By Lumen Martin Winter
Located in Long Island City, NY
This painting was created by American artist Lumen Martin Winter. Winter's figurative paintings
Category
1970s American Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Jean-Paul Pichon-Martin, Chickens, circa 1995, Oil on canvas
Located in PARIS, FR
Jean-Paul PICHON-MARTIN (1948-2018)
Chickens, circa 1995
Oil on canvas
Signed 3PM” lower right
Category
1990s Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fall on the Rocks, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
stunning piece of art, well-suited for home or office. :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes with an
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Surely you’ll find the exact martin oil painting you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Impressionist style, while we also have 92 Impressionist versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a martin 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. If you’re looking to add a martin oil painting to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, brown, black, blue and more. A martin oil painting from America Martin, Ned Martin, John D Martin RBA, Martin Canin and Martin Yeoman — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home. A large martin oil painting can prove too dominant for some spaces — a smaller martin oil painting, measuring 5.12 high and 5.52 wide, may better suit your needs.
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- Why did Agnes Martin paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Agnes Martin painted because of religious reasons. She viewed producing art as a form of spiritual meditation, borrowing from concepts of Zen Buddhism and American Transcendentalist philosophers. Shop a collection of Agnes Martin art from some of the world’s top sellers 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.
- 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.
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Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024Agnes Martin made around 450 paintings over the course of her life. However, no one knows the exact number. After she developed her grid system in 1960, Martin destroyed all of her earlier pieces, so it's possible that many works were lost. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Agnes Martin art from some of the world's top galleries.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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, 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 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.
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