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Modern French Oil Painting Architectural Street Scene with Expressive Sky
By Bernadette Kelly
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Modern French Oil Painting Architectural Street Scene with Expressive Sky
by Bernadette
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 9 in W 7.75 in D 1 in
At the Window, Oil Painting, Architecture, Garden
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
Title : A sa fenêtre (Title - FR)
Work : Original Oil Painting, Handmade artwork, Unique Work
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paint, Oil, Linen
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 0.79 in
Parasit by Emanuel Schulze - abstract oil painting, architectural, neutral
By Emanuel Schulze
Located in Paris, FR
Parasit is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Emanuel Schulze, dimensions are
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Art Deco Scenic Oil Painting
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Art Deco scenic oil painting architectural buildings blue bright birds animal professional
Category
Vintage 1970s Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
" Pink Architecture ", Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Benoit Montet
Located in Yardley, PA
flamboyante parfaitement réalisée, dans un décor d'architecture aux lignes pures très moderne. Il s’
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
32x28x2" Geometric Architectural Contemporary Oil Painting
By Stephen Cimini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
series of abstract oil paintings contemplate geometric spaces and their relationships to each other
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
H 32 in W 28 in D 2 in
Girona Pause - Realistic Architectural Oil Painting
By Carol Pylant
Located in Chicago, IL
32 x 42 inches.
Carol S. Pylant
Girona Pause
oil on panel
30h x 40w in
Framed dimensions:
32h x 42w
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Maroc Architecture Traditionnelle -7-, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Maroc Architecture Traditionnelle -7- is: Oil painting, acrylic and graphyte on canvas. Morocco
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 24 in W 36 in D 0.5 in
Maroc Architecture Traditionnelle -13-, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Maroc Architecture Traditionnelle -13- is: Oil painting, acrylic and graphyte on canvas. Morocco
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 30 in W 40 in D 1.5 in
Maroc Architecture Traditionnelle -09-, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Maroc Architecture Traditionnelle -09- is: Oil painting, acrylic and graphyte on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 24 in W 36 in D 0.5 in
Maroc Architecture Traditionnelle -12-, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Maroc Architecture Traditionnelle -12-. Oil painting, acrylic and graphyte on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 24 in W 30 in D 0.5 in
Maroc Architecture Traditionnelle -18-, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Maroc Architecture Traditionnelle -18- is: Oil painting, acrylic and graphyte on canvas. Morocco is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 23.5 in W 35.5 in D 1.5 in
Maroc Architecture Traditionnelle -16-, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Maroc Architecture Traditionnelle -16- is: Oil painting, acrylic and graphyte on canvas. Morocco is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 24 in W 36 in D 1.5 in
Night Doorway, dark, mysterious urban architectural oil painting
By Gregory Frux
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Night Doorway, Oil on panel, nocturne
Park Slope, Brooklyn
Dr. Rowland S. Russell PhD. writes
Category
2010s American Realist Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
At the Window, Oil Painting, Contemporary Architecture
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
Work : Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, Unique Work, ready to hang.
Medium : Oil on coated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 7.09 in W 9.45 in D 1.38 in
54x28x2" Monochromatic Geometric Architectural Contemporary Oil Painting
By Stephen Cimini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
from the architectural origins of his past work, this series of abstract oil paintings contemplate
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Intermezzo, Architectural Oil Painting by Harry Lane
By Harry Lane
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Harry Lane, American (1891 - 1973)
Title: Intermezzo
Year: circa 1965
Medium: Oil on
Category
1960s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Still Climbing" Geometric Architectural Monochromatic Contemporary Oil Painting
By Stephen Cimini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the architectural origins of his past work, this series of abstract oil paintings contemplate
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Wax
Mediterranean Architecture, Landscape Oil Painting, Signed and Dated
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mediterranean Architecture, Landscape Oil Painting, Signed and Dated
By Spanish artist, Mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Free falling in Love - Contemporary Architecture Oil Painting
Located in DE
Lilly Muth's architectural paintings transport viewers on a visual journey to a different world
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 41.34 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in
24x22x2 in. - Oil Painting - Geometric Architectural Contemporary - Opposites
By Stephen Cimini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
past work, this series of abstract oil paintings contemplate geometric spaces and their relationships
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Let's dream away Together - Contemporary Architecture Oil Painting
Located in DE
Lilly Muth's architectural paintings transport viewers on a visual journey to a different world
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in
You are my Future - Contemporary Architecture Oil Painting
Located in DE
Lilly Muth's architectural paintings transport viewers on a visual journey to a different world
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 33.47 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in
Red Venice - contemporary Italian architecture townscape oil painting
By Alex Bertaina
Located in London, GB
One of the latest group of paintings by this talented Italian artist.
“Vertical or horizontal cuts
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
Cracow - Contemporary Cityscape Oil Painting, Realism, Architecture, Figurative
By Janusz Szpyt
Located in Warsaw, PL
and painting from the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow. 1983 onward, he became the member of the « Group
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Vorort by Emanuel Schulze - Architecture and landscape oil painting
By Emanuel Schulze
Located in Paris, FR
Vorort is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Emanuel Schulze, dimensions are 80
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wandelsgrund by Emanuel Schulze - Architecture and landscape oil painting
By Emanuel Schulze
Located in Paris, FR
Wandelsgrund is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Emanuel Schulze, dimensions
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nimius by Emanuel Schulze - Architecture and landscape oil painting
By Emanuel Schulze
Located in Paris, FR
Nimius is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Emanuel Schulze, dimensions are
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Together through Time - Contemporary Architecture Pool House Oil Painting
Located in DE
Lilly Muth's architectural paintings transport viewers on a visual journey to a different world
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 1.19 in
Bruges-original architecture cityscape wildlife oil painting- contemporary art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
Gallery and online.
"Bruges" by Nathan Neven is an enchanting oil on canvas painting that transports
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
Antique European Impressionist Architectural Town Landscape Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted European cityscape painting. Framed. Oil on board. Image size, 20H by 16L.
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 25 in W 21 in D 2 in
Cityscape, Original Oil Paint, Architecture Painting by Marilina Marchica
By Marilina Marchica
Located in Agrigento, AG
Cityscape
oil on canvas
20x40 cm
Original Art By Marilina Marchica
stretched on a wooden frame
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 1.38 in
Cityscape, Original Oil Paint, Architecture Painting by Marilina Marchica
By Marilina Marchica
Located in Agrigento, AG
Cityscape
oil on canvas
20x40 cm
Original Art By Marilina Marchica
stretched on a wooden frame
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 1.38 in
Embracing the Sun - Contemporary Architecture Pool House Oil Painting
Located in DE
Lilly Muth's architectural paintings transport viewers on a visual journey to a different world
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 41.34 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in
Vintage Monumental Pop Art Architectural Cityscape Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very impressive mid 20th century abstract cityscape painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. No
Category
1950s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Signed American Modernist Framed Landscape Architectural Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist signed landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed.
Category
1960s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 15 in W 21 in D 2 in
Antique Signed Architectural Landscape Carthage Tunisia Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique impressionist signed landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed illegibly. Framed
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 11 in W 15 in D 2 in
Blackfriars -contemporary orange cityscape architecture painting oil on canvas
By David Walker
Located in London, GB
the man-made forms of our cities.
'My paintings aim to express a kind of curious beauty of the
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Italian Modernist Surrealist Architecture Landscape Oil Painting Lazzaro Donati
By Lazzaro Donati
Located in Surfside, FL
Lazzaro Donati (Italian, 1926-1977)
Oil on board. Colorful Architectural Italian Landscape. Porto
Category
1960s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Historic Village Morning" oil painting, colorful colonial homes, architecture
By Carl Bretzke
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of the exteriors of a grouping of historic homes, in various colors, on a sunny day
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
French Modernist Oil Painting of Urban Staircase and Architectural Scene
By Bernadette Kelly
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Urban Staircase and Architectural Scene
by Bernadette Kelly (French b. 1933)
Unsigned
Medium: oil
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 9.5 in W 9 in D 1 in
Modern Oil Painting Geometric Architectural Interior with Light and Shadow
By Bernadette Kelly
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Modern Oil Painting Geometric Architectural Interior with Light and Shadow
by Bernadette
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 4.25 in W 7.75 in D 1 in
Yesterday's, Surrealist Horse Rider, Architectural Ruins Modernist Oil Painting
By Samuel Brecher
Located in Surfside, FL
American artist Samuel Brecher (active NY, 1897-1982) Oil on Canvas, Signed lower right ‘S. Brecher
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Architectural Capriccio Painting, 1770
Located in Vicoforte, IT
Splendid Italian painting from the second half of the 18th century. Oil on canvas artwork depicting
Category
1770s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 47.64 in W 35.83 in D 0.79 in
French Impressionist Oil Painting, Coastal Architecture with Turrets and Seagull
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting, Coastal Architecture with Turrets and Seagull
By Fanch
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large abstract oil painting - Yellow Makes the Moves - architectural, color
By Stephen Cimini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful piece in a vibrant yet harmonious balance of geometry and color.
Oil Painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Village Scene with Gothic Architecture
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Village Scene with Figures and Buildings
By Fanch Lel
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Stripes by Emanuel Schulze - Architecture and landscape oil painting, pastel
By Emanuel Schulze
Located in Paris, FR
Stripes is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Emanuel Schulze, dimensions are
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Holdandhope by Emanuel Schulze - Architecture and landscape oil painting, grey
By Emanuel Schulze
Located in Paris, FR
Holdandhope is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Emanuel Schulze, dimensions
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Geister by Emanuel Schulze - Architecture and landscape oil painting, green
By Emanuel Schulze
Located in Paris, FR
Geister is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Emanuel Schulze, dimensions are
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A yard. Contemporary figurative oil & acrylic painting, Architecture, Polish art
By Janusz Mulak
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative oil and acrylic on canvas painting by Polish art master Janusz Mulak
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Antique Rare Framed European Modernist Town Center Architectural Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful mid 20th century European modernist cityscape oil painting. Framed. Oil on board
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21 in W 27 in D 2 in
When time stands Still - Contemporary Architecture Pool House Oil Painting
Located in DE
Lilly Muth's architectural paintings transport viewers on a visual journey to a different world
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 1.19 in
Unchartered Waters of Love - Contemporary Architecture Pool House Oil Painting
Located in DE
Lilly Muth's architectural paintings transport viewers on a visual journey to a different world
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in
Noble Creatures-original wildlife architecture interior animal oil painting- art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
Gallery and online.
In this original painting by Nathan Neven the artist depicts a grand interior space
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 50.01 in W 50.01 in D 1.19 in
Ledge, still life oil painting, interior, window, architecture, cityscape, plant
By Francesca Reyes
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Medium scale vertical contemporary still life oil painting of interior, the artist studio window
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
40 x 44 x 2" Geometric Architectural Contemporary Oil Painting
By Stephen Cimini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sized piece.
Drawing from the architectural origins of his past work, this series of abstract oil
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
H 40 in W 44 in D 2 in
Venice, Architecture, Cityscape, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
By Karen Darbinyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karen Darbinyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 16 in W 21.5 in D 0.8 in
Senza Titolo Oil Painting on Canvas Rome Architecture In Stock
By Giovanni Tommasi Ferroni
Located in Utrecht, NL
Senza Titolo Oil Painting on Canvas Rome Architecture In Stock - Size Canvas 48 x 32 cm, Size with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Austrian Old Master Baroque Oil Canvas Painting Architecture Allegory Cherubs
Located in Portland, OR
An important & large oil on canvas Baroque painting by the Bohemian Old Master artist, Franz Xaver
Category
1750s Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 44.25 in W 32.75 in D 1.5 in
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Oil Paintings Architectural For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate oil paintings architectural for your needs in our varied inventory. Find Abstract versions now, or shop for Abstract creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking for an oil paintings architectural 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. When looking for the right oil paintings architectural for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, brown, black and beige. Creating an oil paintings architectural has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Stephen Cimini, Carol Pylant, David Walker, Karen Lynn and Gregory Frux 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 paint, oil paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch.
How Much is a Oil Paintings Architectural?
The price for an oil paintings architectural in our collection starts at $200 and tops out at $222,482 with the average selling for $3,900.
Finding the Right Paintings for You
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.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by emerging artists and more today.
Questions About Oil Paintings Architectural
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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 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.
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