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Zinnias in a Yellow Vase
By Jane Peterson
Located in New York, NY
blue background in her oil painting “Zinnias in a Yellow Vase.”
Category
1940s Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Zinnias : Oil painting on canvas
Located in New York, NY
"Zinnias" by Jan Wunderman, depicting an abstract vision of the plant.
Jan Wunderman primarily
Category
1970s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Zinnias Plus, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Stephanie Berry
Located in Yardley, PA
This colorful home-grown bouquet painting was done with quality oil paints and cold wax on
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Zinnia, Abstract Oil Painting, 2020
By Usha Shukla
Located in Boston, MA
painting
- Created in California, USA
- Professional grade oil paints on archival-quality natural cotton
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cotton Canvas
"Zinnia Sky" Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
depth of 1.50 inches, captures the fiery beauty of a zinnia flower in full bloom.
The painting features
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
Zinnia, Statice, Butterfly Background, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Carol Steinberg
Located in Yardley, PA
Autumnal arrangement of zinnia and fruit against exotic backdrop. :: Painting :: Impressionist
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 18 in W 14 in D 0.1 in
Zinnias and Diebenkorn - Colorful Impressionist Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
Carol Stewart
Zinnias and Diebenkorn
oil on paper on panel
10.50h x 11w x 1.50d in
26.67h x 27.94w
Category
2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Archival Paper
H 10.5 in W 11 in D 1.5 in
Maryann Lucas, "Arrangement of Zinnias", 24x22 Floral Still Life Oil Painting
By Maryann Lucas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This bright and colorful floral painting, "Arrangement of Zinnias", is a 24x22 still life oil
Category
2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Sunlight Across Zinnias" Impressionist oil painting, flowers in white vase
By Maryann Lucas
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Sunlight Across Zinnias" is an oil on canvas painting by Maryann Lucas. It depicts a colorful
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lilacs and Zinnias
By Peggie Blizard
Located in Fairfield, CT
, there is the illusion of great depth. An artist friend of mine once said that the object of painting
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Oil
Opening Zinnia
By Elizabeth O'Reilly
Located in Fairfield, CT
, where the artist spends weekends. In these paintings, she is similarly interested in the depiction of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Zinnia Interior
By Elizabeth O'Reilly
Located in Fairfield, CT
, where the artist spends weekends. In these paintings, she is similarly interested in the depiction of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Maryann Lucas, "Zinnias Having Fun", 34x37 Pink Floral Still Life Oil Painting
By Maryann Lucas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This bright and colorful floral painting, "Zinnias Having Fun", is a 34x37 still life oil painting
Category
2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dancing Zinnias by Millie Gosch, Framed Flowers Oil Still-Life Painting
By Millie Gosch
Located in Atlanta, GA
framed fine art painting in oil on linen panel. This captivating piece showcases seven vibrant zinnias in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Zinnias and Cosmos" impressionistic still life oil painting of bright flowers
By Amy Florence
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Zinnias and Cosmos" is an impressionistic still life oil painting of bright glowing flowers by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Zinnia Love
By Carole Garland
Located in Palm Desert, CA
In this painting, Artist Carole Garland captures the flower fun, the lavish display of color and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Zinnias in Blue by Millie Gosch, Framed Flowers Oil Still-Life Painting
By Millie Gosch
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Zinnias in Blue" by Millie Gosch is a delicate 5 x 5.5-inch oil on linen board that beautifully
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 8.5 in W 9 in D 1.5 in
Pale Green Zinnia
By Elizabeth O'Reilly
Located in Fairfield, CT
, where the artist spends weekends. In these paintings, she is similarly interested in the depiction of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Zinnias on Parade II by Millie Gosch, Framed Flowers Oil Still-Life Painting
By Millie Gosch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gosch, a petite framed fine art painting rendered in oil on linen panel. This delightful piece features
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Scarlet Zinnias & Gladiolus"
By Constance Cochrane
Located in Lambertville, NJ
.
Cochrane began painting at age six and after high school enrolled at the Philadelphia School of Design for
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Zinnias in Full Sun" 2024 oil painting, jewel-toned flowers in blue glass vase
By Maryann Lucas
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Zinnias in Full Sun" is an impressionist oil on canvas painting by Maryann Lucas. It depicts a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Red Zinnia on Green
By Elizabeth O'Reilly
Located in Fairfield, CT
, where the artist spends weekends. In these paintings, she is similarly interested in the depiction of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
French Post Impressionist Oil on Panel, Bouquet of Zinnias
Located in Cotignac, FR
Zinnias or Anemones by noted artist Louis Pastour. The subject is similar to the painting by him in the
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Still Life with Zinnias
Located in Sheffield, MA
Lillian Burk Meeser
American, 1864-1942
Still Life with Zinnias
Oil on canvas
32 ¼ by 36 ¼ in, w
Category
Early 20th Century Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Still Life with Zinnias
By Marguerite Stuber Pearson
Located in Boston, MA
Boston Museum of Fine Arts School and studied figure painting with Edmund Tarbell. In 1941, she moved to
Category
20th Century American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Zinnias, Snapdragons and Fruit
By Maryann Lucas
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
skilled as an oil painter is another of Lucas goals. To that end she remains teachable, finding it
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Modernist Abstract Still Life Painting with Red-Orange Zinnias, American Art
Located in Denver, CO
This captivating oil on board painting by Paul Kauvar Smith (1893–1977) showcases a vibrant
Category
20th Century American Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 27.5 in W 31.75 in D 1.25 in
Mid Century Impressionist Zinnias Still Life
By Stefania Kaja-Bilanska
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful mid century impressionist floral still life of zinnias by Polish artist Stefania Kaja
Category
1960s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pink Zinnias in an Atlas EZ Seal
By Peggie Blizard
Located in Fairfield, CT
once said that the object of painting, whether realistic or abstract, is to make a two dimensional
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Floral Still Life with Roses, Lilacs, and Zinnias
By A.D. Greer
Located in Austin, TX
, purple lilacs, and red and orange zinnia flowers. Measuring a sizable 36 x 48 inches, this piece serves
Category
20th Century American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil on Board, "Zinnias in a Pewter Pitcher", Maurice Duvalet (1893-1971), 1949
Located in Alexandria, VA
artistic talent to oil paintings that are highly prized today. The current gold leaf frame was added about
Category
Mid-20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 25.5 in W 29.5 in D 2 in
Mid Century Modern Impasto Zinnia Floral Still Life
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid century modern impasto still life of a bouquet of Zinnia flowers titled "Arranging" by Pajaro
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vase with Zinnias - Contemporary Botanical Still Life Peach Flowers Black, 2017
By David Konigsberg
Located in Kent, CT
In this contemporary painting in oil on canvas, a dark brown vase on a table holds a bouquet of
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Orange Zinnia (Contemporary Colorful Still Life of Simple Flower on White)
By David Konigsberg
Located in Hudson, NY
Oil on canvas
44 x 55 x 2 inches
Contemporary white artist made floater frame
This listing is
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Violet Zinnia (Contemporary Colorful Still Life of Simple Flower on White)
By David Konigsberg
Located in Hudson, NY
Oil on canvas
44 x 55 x 2 inches
Contemporary white artist made floater frame
This listing is
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Early 20th Century Summer Floral Still Life - Zinnias, Delphiniums, Corn Flowers
Located in Soquel, CA
Western New York artists", one painting "Auguste Fournier's Bouquet" (1935), 20 x 16", oil on canvas
Category
1930s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Zinnias
By Jacques (Jakub) Zucker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Still life oil painting using bright contrasting colors that accentuate the zinnia flowers.
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dahlias jaunes et zinnias roses
By Albert Andre
Located in EUS, FR
Dimensions avec cadre : 73x65 cm
Beau cadre ancien doré en parfait état
Provenance :
– Durand-Ruel Gallery, NY, acquis auprès de l’artiste en juillet 23, 1929
– Collection W. J. Salm...
Category
1920s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hydrangeas with Zinnias and Dahlias, Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Kathy Anderson's "Hydrangeas with Zinnias and Dahlias" features a floral still life.
About the
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Zinnias
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of multi-colored zinnias, hand picked from the gardens in the Hamptons, on the East
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
Cosmos & Zinnias, 2021, oil on canvas, floral still life painting
By Daisy Craddock
Located in New York, NY
Craddock’s floral paintings are loci for memory, spanning more than a decade and various dwellings
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Zinnias" impressionist style still life oil painting of yellow flowers in vase
By Anne Harney
Located in Edgartown, MA
imagination. “I prefer to begin my work from life. My landscape paintings usually follow me into the studio
Category
2010s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Zinnias" oil painting of purple white and yellow flowers with blue background
By Anne Harney
Located in Edgartown, MA
, shells, hills, trees, stones and water. My paintings create a path of self-discovery. Reassembling pieces
Category
2010s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Zinnia Beauty by Millie Gosch, Small Framed Oil on Board Still-Life Painting
By Millie Gosch
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Zinnia Beauty' is a small framed Impressionist oil on board still-life painting created by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Bouquet de zinnias
By Charles Perron
Located in London, GB
French master Jean-Baptiste Chardin.
Perron's paintings drew acclaim from art connoisseurs and the
Category
20th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Zinnias and Peonies" oil painting of purple and white flowers in a green vase
By Anne Harney
Located in Edgartown, MA
, shells, hills, trees, stones and water. My paintings create a path of self-discovery. Reassembling pieces
Category
2010s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still Life of Zinnias
By Jane Peterson
Located in New Orleans, LA
Signed “Jane Peterson” (lower left)
Oil on canvas
A pioneer of American modernism, Jane Peterson
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Zinnias in a Blue Vase"
By Dines Carlsen
Located in Southampton, NY
Here for your consideration is a oil on masonite floral painting by the well known American artist
Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Winnifred A.E. Hendry - Fine Early 20th Century Oil, Marigolds and Zinnias
Located in Corsham, GB
A.E. Hendry, entitled 'Blue Bowl with Marigolds and Zinnias'. The artist has chosen to depict the
Category
20th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
White Day Lilies & Zinnias (Fauvist Style Flower Still Life Painting on Canvas)
By Dan Rupe
Located in Hudson, NY
Modern, Fauvist style floral still life painting of white day lilies, zinnias, and green grass with
Category
2010s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"ZINNIAS" FLOWER BOUQUET STILL LIFE HOUSTON ARTIST 1930s
Located in San Antonio, TX
Medium: Oil
Circa 1940s
"Zinnias"
Biography
Emma Richardson Cherry (1859 - 1954)
Emma Richardson Cherry
Category
1940s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 30.5 in W 26.5 in D 3 in
Zinnia in Blue by Millie Gosch, Small Framed Oil Still-Life Painting
By Millie Gosch
Located in Atlanta, GA
, this oil on board painting is set inside a giltwood frame and signed lower left
Millie Gosch is an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 8 in W 8 in D 1.5 in
Zinnias Colorful Flowers in Vase Oil Painting Ecole D'Paris, WPA, Bezalel Artist
By Jacques Zucker
Located in Surfside, FL
peers based on making the art he loved. At Bezalel, students learned drawing, painting and printmaking
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
“Little Blue Jar of Zinnias” 2024 oil painting of colorful flowers in gold frame
By Maryann Lucas
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
“Little Blue Jar of Zinnias” is an oil on canvas painting by Maryann Lucas. It depicts a colorful
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Two Paintings: White Day Lilies & Zinnias by Dan Rupe
By Dan Rupe
Located in Hudson, NY
This listing contains two paintings by the artist Dan Rupe:
1) "White Day Lillies & Zinnias I
Category
2010s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Floral Still Life with Zinnias and Roses - Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Floral Still Life with Zinnias and Roses - Oil on Canvas
Bright still life in a classic style by
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 25.5 in W 21.5 in D 1.25 in
"Zinnias in a Blue Vase"
By Dines Carlsen
Located in Southampton, NY
Here for your consideration is a oil on masonite floral painting by the well known American artist
Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Masonite
"Pink Zinnias in a Bowl"
By Gershon Benjamin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
, Benjamin believed: "To feel is to know and to know is to feel; all my paintings represent that through
Category
1950s American Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid Century Red Zinnia Floral Still Life
Located in Soquel, CA
Classic mid century floral still life featuring a red zinnia bouquet by J. Quidy (American, 20th
Category
1960s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Zinnia, Kumquats - Still Life with Colorful Fabrics & Reflective Glassware
Located in Chicago, IL
gallery for different framing options.
Carol Stewart
Zinnia, Kumquats
oil on paper on panel
12h x 27w in
Category
2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Archival Paper
H 12 in W 27 in D 1.5 in
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Prices for pieces in our collection of oil painting zinnias start at $391 and top out at $85,000 with the average selling for $4,500.
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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.
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- 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.
- 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 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.
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