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The Dreamer - Figurative Owl Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artist Michelle Fillmore discovered her passion for oil painting while pursuing her studies at the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hunt Slonem Black White Silver Owls Oil Painting 'Owls New Port'
By Hunt Slonem
Located in White Plains, NY
Available at Madelyn Jordon Fine Art. 'Owls New Port' by Hunt Slonem, 2024. Oil on wood, 35 x 26
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Haut Firmament, Vibrant surreal Owl oil painting, abstract realism and texture
By Eric Robitaille
Located in Dallas, TX
. This unframed painting features a majestic owl, its piercing gaze drawing the viewer into a world of
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Monument Fragile, Abstract Owl Oil Painting, Earth Tone Color Palette, Nature
By Eric Robitaille
Located in Dallas, TX
"Monument Fragile" is a dynamic and contemporary painting by Eric Robitaille depicting an Owl with
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Owl Canyon Rocks, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Nanci Erskine
Located in Yardley, PA
This dynamic little painting was done on site- my friend and I loved going out to explore the
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Reflection: Barn Owl" - Original Oil Painting, Wildlife Art
Located in Denver, CO
the barn owl, framed within a 10 x 10 inch oil on aluminum surface. This unique artwork, enclosed in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Metal
Three Owls - Figurative Animal Oil Painting, Magical Realism
By Aleksandra Bujnowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
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Born 1979 in Warsaw. Works in painting and photography. Between 2001and 2006 she studied at the Warsaw
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 0.79 in
"Reflection: Barred Owl" - Original Oil Painting, Forest Bird Art
Located in Denver, CO
Allison Leigh Smith's "Reflection: Barred Owl" (2023) is a captivating original oil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Metal
One Owl One Mouse - Figurative Animal Oil Painting, Magical Realism
By Aleksandra Bujnowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
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Born 1979 in Warsaw. Works in painting and photography. Between 2001and 2006 she studied at the Warsaw
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 0.79 in
Realistic Figurative Painting, "Owl's Serenade"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is an original one of a kind figurative oil painting by southern California artist, Jess Perna
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Butterfly Kisses for You #3" - Oil on Linen Owl Wildlife Painting
By Brian Keith Stephens
Located in Denver, CO
, skillfully executed in oil on linen mounted to wood. With dimensions of 11 inches high by 7 inches wide, this
Category
2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Feather Tawny Owl Pocket Painting 3, original painting, contemporary
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Tawny Owl feather 3 is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Feather Tawny Owl Pocket Painting 3, original painting, contemporary
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Tawny Owl feather 3 is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
"Barn Owl" (2024) By Brian Mashburn, Original Oil Painting on Wood
By Brian Mashburn
Located in Denver, CO
Brian Mashburn's painting "Barn Owl" crafted in 2023, is an original oil painting that depicts a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood
H 6 in W 5 in D 0.75 in
"The King's Prey" Oil Painting by Claudia Griesbach-Martucci, Whimsical Owl
By Claudia Griesbach-Martucci
Located in Denver, CO
Claudia Griesbach-Martucci's "The King's Prey" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"El otro encuentro" - owl, nature, figurative, oil painting, green, blue, brown
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
surreal landscape inhabited by these magical beings that could exist in other realities. The owl is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Animal Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Owl Seattle
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt
Title: Owl Seattle
Date: 2024
Medium: Oil on wood
Unframed Dimensions: 10
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Double Owl
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt
Title: Double Owl
Date: 2024
Medium: Oil on wood
Unframed Dimensions
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Owl Seattle
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt
Title: Owl Seattle
Date: 2024
Medium: Oil on wood
Unframed Dimensions: 10
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Owls Purple
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt
Title: Owls Purple
Date: 2024
Medium: Oil on wood
Unframed Dimensions: 18
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Magenta Owl
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt
Title: Magenta Owl
Date: 2024
Medium: Oil on Wood
Unframed Dimensions
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Night Owl
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt
Title: Night Owl
Date: 2024
Medium: Oil on Wood
Unframed Dimensions: 20.5
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Owls Range
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt
Title: Owls Range
Date: 2024
Medium: Oil on Wood
Unframed Dimensions: 28
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Owl Washington
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt
Title: Owl Washington
Date: 2024
Medium: Oil on Wood
Unframed Dimensions
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Impossible Series (Owl), Lowell Nesbitt - Painting
By Lowell Nesbitt
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Lowell Nesbitt (1933-1993)
Title: Impossible Series (Owl)
Year: 1985
Medium: Oil on canvas
Category
1980s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Green Man with Owl - British Welsh Abstract art oil painting nature country
By Glyn Morgan
Located in London, GB
the Green Man with Owl.
Signed and dated lower right.
Provenance. Artist's collection.
Condition. Oil
Category
1990s Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Owl Albania
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt
Title: Owl Albania
Date: 2023
Medium: Oil on Panel
Unframed Dimensions: 39
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Owl, Goddess Laxmi's Consort, Oil & Acrylic Painting, Blue, Yellow"In Stock"
By Shuvaprasanna Bhattacharya
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Shuvaprasanna Bhattacharya - The Owl - 30 x 30 inches (unframed size)
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
Category
2010s Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Owl
By Michael Dickter
Located in Bozeman, MT
This is an owl's portrait. The owl is sitting in the right hand side of composition. Behind the owl
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"The Omen of Nature" (2022) By Yuko Montgomery, Original Oil Painting of Owl
Located in Denver, CO
Yuko Montgomery's "The Omen of Nature" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a close
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Owls Live Oaks
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt
Title: Owls Live Oaks
Date: 2024
Medium: Oil on Wood
Unframed Dimensions
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Owls Belle Terre
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt
Title: Owls Belle Terre
Date: 2024
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Unframed
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Descending Owl
By Ewoud de Groot
Located in London, GB
Image dimensions:
Framed dimensions:
Signed lower left.
An owl descending on it's prey.
"To me
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
BARN OWL
Located in London, GB
future. The sometimes “simple” scenes of Suffolk in my paintings keep me searching for the magic of my
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Two Owls, 20th Century Purple & Green Owls
By Joseph O'Sickey
Located in Beachwood, OH
Owls
Oil on board
15 x 10.5 inches
Joseph O'Sickey, born in Detroit in 1918, was a painter and teacher
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Owl Light
Located in Crested Butte, CO
Owl Light is part of the “Path to Eminence” series by Meghan Wilbar. During the pandemic, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Night Owl
By Scott Daniel Ellison
Located in New York, NY
Oil and acrylic on panel
Signed, titled, and dated, verso
This artwork is offered by ClampArt
Category
2010s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Panel
Northern Spotted Owl
By Adrienne Sherman
Located in Burlingame, CA
The original painting by Adrienne Sherman in oil on panel with a lacquer-like luster. depicting a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil, Wood Panel
Fish and Owl
By Alex Lazard
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Medium: Oil on linoleum
This ceiling to floor large scale classic work is a masterpiece by one
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Landscape with an Owl (ATHENE NOCTUA) (Owl of Athena)
By David Ligare
Located in New York, NY
Signed (LR): L; on verso: D. Ligare/ 2024
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rising - Surreal Landscape with Row of Trees and Owl, Oil on Panel
By John Hrehov
Located in Chicago, IL
painting entitled "Rising". The owl is central to the sparse landscape peeking out of it's home in the
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Still life with Oranges and Owls, Oil On Canvas, Floral, Interior, Still life
Located in Deddington, GB
Still Life with Oranges and Owls is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley. Painted in the
Category
2010s Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
The Inappetent Owl - Grotesque Scene with Owl and Swan - Late 17th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ajaccio (Corse).
The other painting, depicting an owl, a swan, a lobster among other animals and deformed
Category
Late 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Democritus, The Wise Guys, Owl #3 series, Pop contemporary blue bird painting
By Apostolos Chantzaras
Located in Dallas, TX
Democritus, The Wise Guys, Owl #3 series is an iconic Greek Owl painting on Fabriano paper. The
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 2.37 in
Eleanor Woolley, Still Life with Owls, Impressionist Style Still Life Painting
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
Still Life with Owls is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley. This Still Life is an arrangement
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
The World under the Wings of a Green Owl
Located in Barcelona, BARCELONA
Oil painting on canvas.
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 31.5 in W 51.19 in D 0.79 in
RESCUER WITH OWLS, RABBITS, & A FERAL GOAT - Contemporary Realism / Wildlife
By Patricia Traub
Located in New York, NY
Patricia Traub explores the tenuous relationship between humans and the animals that can be loving companions, predators, or prey. She paints nude or partly clothed human figures in...
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
The Owl, Acrylic & Charcoal on Canvas by Modern Indian Artist “In Stock”
By Shuvaprasanna Bhattacharya
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Shuvaprasanna Bhattacharya - The Owl
Oil Acrylic & Charcoal on Canvas
48 x 48 inches (unframed
Category
Early 2000s Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Paul De Vos, An eagle owl attacking a chicken in a farmyard, D' Hondecoeter
By Paul de Vos
Located in Greven, DE
This dramatic painting, attributed to Paul de Vos, captures a nocturnal assault on a chicken coop
Category
17th Century Baroque Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 43.98 in W 57.01 in
Wisdom Trumps Violence - Surreal Oil Painting with a Leopard, an Owl, and a Man
By Christopher Klein
Located in Chicago, IL
violence (e.g., spear and leopard) will never overtake wisdom (e.g., owl and pearl). This masterfully
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Owl" Original Oil Painting by Laura Wambsgans
By Laura Wambsgans
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Wonderfully textured, all wise, "Owl", original oil by California artist Laura Wambsgans. Signed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings
Materials
Wood, Canvas
Owl Bethesda Terrace
By Glen Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Materials
Oil, Panel
Untitled (Owl)
By Rim Lee
Located in Chicago, IL
Untitled (owl), 30 x 30", Oil on canvas, 2016.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Silver Owl
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Ketchum, ID
This haunting owl stares out at the viewer with an intent gaze. This silver owl also comes in a
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Hoot Owl
Located in Provincetown, MA
, hearts, birds, owls, lovers, and flowers transformed found items into singular works of art that read as
Category
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Snowy owl - Ulco Glimmerveen - biological illustrator - Oil paint - Dutch
By Ulco Glimmerveen
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
. And paintings, which were exhibited and purchased world-wide, some by an American museum.
Starting
Category
1990s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 26.78 in W 32.68 in D 1.97 in
Owl D.C.
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Ketchum, ID
This golden owl stares out at the viewer with a curious gaze. This golden owl also comes in a
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Night Owls I
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Ketchum, ID
This astute owl duo stares out at the viewer with peaceful and knowing gazes. This silver and blue
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Snow Owl (figurative portrait of luminous arctic owl in flight)
By Ewoud de Groot
Located in Basalt, CO
portrait "Snow Owl" captures the strikingly bright white feathers, dappled with black or grey, which
Category
2010s Animal Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
The child and the owl, unique piece, oil paint on wood
By Raymond Debieve
Located in Lempzours, Dordogne
Raymond Debiève (1931-2011) - Painter, ceramist and sculptor
Raymond Debiève was born on 29 May 1931, just like his twin brother Michel, in a popular suburb of Maubeuge (Northern Fr...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
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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 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.
- 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).
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Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale 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.
- 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.
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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, 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.
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- 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.
- 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, 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.
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