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Tomahawk Steak - Realist Oil Painting
Located in Tulsa, OK
Abra Johnson's "Tomahawk Steak" is a mouthwatering gem of culinary realism. This 24" x 12" oil
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Arrangement XVII, Realist Oil Painting
By Zane York
Located in Chicago, IL
Zane York deftly walks the line between playfulness and profundity. Drawing inspiration from the inherent strangeness of the natural world, York imbues quotidian scenes with subtle e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Rolling Pin" contemporary realist oil painting on wood panel
By Anthony Ackrill
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Rolling Pin" contemporary realist oil painting on wood panel.
The wood plank on which "Rolling Pin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Wood, Found Objects, Oil
"Evening at Peconic" Realist oil painting, grassy terrain and water, small scale
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Evening at Peconic" is a small scale realist oil painting of the Peconic Bay as seen from land. It
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Artichokes" contemporary realist oil painting still life, green and purple hues
By Sarah Lamb
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Artichokes" is a contemporary realist oil painting still life, with its green and purple hues
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
Flowers, Realist Oil Painting by Gladys Rockmore Davis
By Gladys Rockmore Davis
Located in Long Island City, NY
: Oil on Canvas, Signed l.r.
Size: 24 x 20 inches
Frame: 33 x 29 inches
Category
1940s American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Three Magenta Peonies" contemporary realist oil painting pink flowers on black
By Rachel Personett
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Three Magenta Peonies" is contemporary realist oil painting pink flowers on black background. A
Category
2010s American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Varsity Transit Inc., Realist Oil Painting by William Waithe
By William Waithe
Located in Long Island City, NY
Born in Harlem, William Waithe studied painting, drafting and architecture at New York University
Category
Late 20th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Framed Polish Rabbi, Realist Oil Painting by Abraham Straski
By Abraham Straski
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Abraham Straski, Polish (1903 - 1987)
Title: Untitled - Polish Rabbi
Year: 1952
Medium: Oil
Category
1950s Post-War Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Desert Break" - Contemporary Realist Oil Painting of a Woman, 2025
Located in Denver, CO
Serge Marshennikov’s "Desert Break" (2025) is a striking oil painting on linen that exemplifies his
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pair of 19th Century Orientalist Realist Oil Paintings on Board
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Orientalist art movement, crafted a captivating pair of paintings that beckon viewers into the enchanting
Category
19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 15.13 in W 18.25 in
"Poppies" contemporary realist oil painting, red wildflowers birch tree green
By Rachel Personett
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of a poppies in front of a rock wall. The setting sun shines through the petals
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
"Studio Corner" Realist oil painting, corner of art studio with paintings
By Joe Altwer
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Studio Corner" is a post modern oil on panel painting. It depicts the corner an art studio. There
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Lillium Umbellatum (Candlestick Lily), Realist Oil Painting by John Zak
By John Zak
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: John Zak
Title: Lillium Umbellatum (Candlestick Lily)
Year: 1974
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Category
1970s American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Spring Morning" - Contemporary Realist Oil Painting of Rural Barns, 2024
Located in Denver, CO
masterfully executed oil on panel. This contemporary realist work depicts a timeworn red barn at the heart of
Category
2010s Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 30 in W 48 in D 0.75 in
"Fenske's Fireplace" contemporary realist oil painting, warm winter tuscan vibes
By Rachel Personett
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of an interior - a fireplace in action. Flames blaze and cast smoke upwards. A red
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Norwegian Winter" Realist oil painting, thick snow covered landscape and trees
By Rachel Personett
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Norwegian Winter is a realist oil on canvas painting. It depicts a snow covered landscape with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Outdoor, Winter Self Portrait" Realist oil painting of the artist, outdoors
By Rachel Personett
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Outdoor, Winter Self Portrait" is a realist oil on canvas painting. It depicts a self portrait of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Jimmy Carter, American Realist Oil Painting on Canvas by Malcolm Parle
By Malcolm Parle
Located in Long Island City, NY
A portrait of Jimmy Carter, painted in oil sometime before he took office as the 39th President of
Category
1970s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Queensboro Bridge" Realist oil painting, bridge in New York at sunset
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Queensboro Bridge" is a collaborative oil painting by Stephen Bauman & Steven Forster. It depicts
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage American Modernist Abstract Nature Study Original Realist Oil Painting
By Mark DiVincenzo
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract oil painting by Mark DiVincenzo. Oil on canvas, circa 2005
Category
Early 2000s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage American Modernist Abstract Nature Study Original Realist Oil Painting
By Mark DiVincenzo
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract oil painting by Mark DiVincenzo. Oil on canvas, circa 2005
Category
Early 2000s Post-Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Soft Light / a realist oil painting celebrating natures abstract qualities
By Stephanie Peek
Located in Burlingame, CA
beauty and the ephemeral nature of worldly delights.
The original oil on panel painting is 20 x 20
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
H 20 in W 20 in D 1.75 in
"Meat" contemporary realist oil painting by American artist, raw, uncooked, chef
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Meat" is an oil painting of two raw cuts of meat resting on a wooden cutting board, atop a rickety
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen, Panel
"Diospero" realist oil painting, persimmon tree in full bloom, Tuscan landscape
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting on brass. Melissa Franklin Sanchez often uses her immediate surroundings in Tuscany
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Brass
Austrian Magic Realist Oil Painting Vibrant Village Landscape Scene Franz Coufal
Located in Surfside, FL
sculptor known for figure painting, bronze sculpture, genre paintings and as a graphic artist.
After
Category
20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
19th century realist oil painting figurative man and woman outdoors garden
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Rococo and artists created new paintings like this to reflect the sensual images by such artist as
Category
Late 19th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Self Portrait in Turban" realist oil painting, classical figure w white cloth
By Angel Ramiro Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Self Portrait in Turban" is a poetic realist oil on linen painting. It depicts the artist, Angel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Docked in the Evening Light" Realist oil painting, boats reflecting on water
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Docked in the Evening Light" is a realist oil on linen painting. It depicts the evening light
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
H 15.75 in W 19.75 in D 2 in
"Great Lakes South Shore" American Realist oil painting of sunset over harbor
By Carl Bretzke
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Great Lakes South Shore" is an oil painting of a sunset over a harbor in Minnesota. Painted en
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Fine 19th Century French Realist Oil Painting Chef in Kitchen Pantry Larder
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Le Chef
circle of Théodule-Augustin Ribot (French, 1823 – 1891)
oil on board, framed
framed: 20.5 x
Category
19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century Belgian Realist Oil Painting - Young Lady Saying Grace at Supper
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Alfred Verstraeten (1858-1936) Belgian, signed
Title: Giving Thanks
Medium: oil
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 21.5 in W 13.25 in D 1 in
Antique Italian Realist Oil Painting Portrait of Two Children in a Landscape
Located in Buffalo, NY
A rare antique Italian portrait of two children posed inside a villa against a landscape.
This unsigned but beautiful work comes house in contemporary frame added to the work to e...
Category
1890s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Sailing Across the Atlantic" Realist Oil Painting on Board Panel of Sailboat
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he was greatly inspired when he was young by Persian
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel, Board
H 13.25 in W 11 in D 1.75 in
"The Rose 03.12.2014" Realist oil painting, rose in vase with black background
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"The Rose 03.12.2014" is a realist oil on linen painting. It depicts a rose reaching up from a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Artichokes" realist oil painting of spring vegetables and lemons on red cloth
By Edward Minoff
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Two artichokes lay beside two lemons in this academic still-life painting. Dark hues and low light
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
Arie Azene Israeli Photo Realist Oil Painting Manhattan New York Street Scene
By Arie Azene
Located in Surfside, FL
of Art, Helena Rubinstein Pavilion
1967 Oil Paintings Exhibition, United Kibbutz Movement in
Category
1990s Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"An Afternoon at Long Beach" Realist oil painting, beach with sandy shore framed
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"An Afternoon at Long Beach" is a small-scale oil painting of Foster's Memorial Beach, aka "long
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Crisp No. 2" small contemporary realist oil painting of ocean wave on beach
By Edward Minoff
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Crisp No. 2" is a small contemporary hyperrealist oil painting of an ocean wave crashing onto the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Panel
"1 E" American Realist oil painting of a parked vintage car outside cottage
By Carl Bretzke
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"1 E" is an American Realist painting of a parked vintage car at a motel in Florida.
Framed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
"Tranquil Sailing" Realist Oil Painting on Canvas Board of Sailboat in Open Sea
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
teachings. George is known for his pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Antique American Trompe L'Oeil Corn Still Life Original Realist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American school trompe l'oeil corn still life oil painting. Oil on board, circa 1940
Category
20th Century Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Key With Turquoise Lanyard" realist oil painting of old antique key on ribbon
By John Morfis
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of an antique key, hanging by a teal colored ribbon, from a single nail. Painted in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Flowers in Goblet" - still-life realist oil painting, bud roses in 3 glasses
By Steven J. Levin
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Flowers in Goblet" is an oil painting by Steven J. Levin. Painted in the realist style, this still
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Sailing After the Storm" Realist Oil Painting on Board of Sailboat in Open Sea
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he was greatly inspired when he was
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
"Sailing at Dusk" Realist Oil Painting on Canvas Board of Sailboat in Open Sea
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he was greatly inspired when he was
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
"Sailing in the Afternoon" Realist Oil Painting on Board of Sailboat in Open Sea
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he was greatly inspired when he was young by
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil, Canvas
"Sailing at Sunset" Realist Oil Painting on Canvas Board of Sailboat in Open Sea
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he was greatly inspired when he was
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Canvas
H 12.5 in W 11.5 in D 0.75 in
Original James Tormey Photo Realist Oil Painting Still Life Candy Bowl Pop Art
Located in Surfside, FL
.
Oil Painting on Canvas.
Hand signed lower right.
Measures approx. - 32" high x 37" wide, total with
Category
20th Century Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Boatyard Lift (Photo-realist Oil Painting of a Red & Yellow Crane on Blue)
Located in Hudson, NY
Large, photo-realist painting on canvas featuring a crimson red and yellow industrial boatyard lift
Category
Early 2000s Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Lotus No. 7 (Hard Edge Realist Oil Painting of Lotus Leaves and stems)
By Frank DePietro
Located in Hudson, NY
18 x 24 x 1 inches
oil on canvas
Inspired by close observations of the natural world and
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Bird Rock" realist oil painting of sea worn boulder on the beach in Montauk, NY
By Terry Elkins
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting on linen by Contemporary American Painter Terry Elkins. The scene depicts a large
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Sailing on the Open Seas" Realist Oil Painting on Board of Sailboat in Open Sea
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he was greatly inspired when he was
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Loch Eilt in the Scottish Highlands Realist Landscape Vintage Oil Painting
By William McGregor
Located in Preston, GB
Loch Eilt in the Scottish Highlands Landscape Vintage Painting. A beautiful realist oil painting of
Category
20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Loch Lomond in Mountains of Scottish Highlands Realist Landscape Oil Painting
By William McGregor
Located in Preston, GB
Loch Lomond in the Mountains of the Scottish Highlands - a beautiful realist oil painting of the
Category
20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Rural Mountain Landscape Oil Painting of English Countryside by British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
. 1940). Known for his Realist Oil Paintings, Harper is an active member of several art societies and
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21.5 in W 25.5 in D 2 in
Vintage Large American Modernist Trompe L'Oeil Rose Flower Still Life Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American super realist oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Possibly signed verso.
Category
1980s Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 38 in W 50 in D 2 in
Rural Field Landscape Oil Painting of an Idyllic English Countryside Scene
Located in Preston, GB
Dennis Harper, ( b. 1940)
Harper is best known for his Realist Oil Paintings, and is an active member of
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21.5 in W 25.5 in D 2 in
Alien, Oil Painting
By David Cheifetz
Located in Denver, CO
limits of contemporary realist oil painting.
"Reflecting the language of dreams, these dark, hyper
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sparks on 3rd, Oil Painting
By David Cheifetz
Located in Denver, CO
contemporary realist oil painting.
"Reflecting the language of dreams, these dark, hyper-realistic tableaux
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Realist Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are several options of realist oil paintings available for sale. Today, if you’re looking for Abstract editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes Photorealist. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Realist oil paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, black, brown, beige and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Michael Budden, Chloe Hedden, Willard Dixon, Tom Swimm and Su Yu are often thought to be among the most beautiful. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home. Not every interior allows for large iterations of these items, so small realist oil paintings measuring 0.8 inches across are available.
How Much are Realist Oil Paintings?
The average selling price for realist oil paintings we offer is $3,200, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $1,020,000 for the highest priced.
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 Realist Oil Paintings
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024Opinions vary on who is the most realistic oil painter. Among contemporary artists, Leng Jun, Richard Estes and John Baeder are all acclaimed for the incredibly lifelike works they produce. Other artists who could be contenders for the title include Frédéric Bazille, George Bellows, Rosa Bonheur, Gustave Caillebotte, Gustave Courbet, Honoré Daumier, Thomas Eakins and Jules Bastien-Lepage. Shop a wide range of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While there is no consensus for the world's most realistic painting, there are many artists who are exploring hyperrealism, an extension of photorealism that evokes the illusion of photography and photographic images. Well-known hyperrealists include Jason de Graaf, Gustavo Silva Nuñez, Simon Hennessey and Carole Feuerman.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024Opinions differ on who painted the most realistic portraits. Among historical artists, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt van Rijn, John Singer Sargent, Jan van Eyck and Diego Velázquez are all contenders for the title. Many contemporary Photorealist and Hyperrealist portrait artists have also produced incredibly lifelike works. Among them are Taner Ceylan, Robert Longo, Chuck Close, Kelly Birkenruth and Daniela Werneck. Find a large selection of portrait paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024What you call a painting that is not realistic varies. If the work doesn't represent the real world, a general term for it is abstract. A work that doesn't seek to portray a subject realistically may also be an example of a specific art movement. For example, Impressionist art embraced loose brushwork and plein-air painting to respond to the movement of daily life. In contrast, Pop art drew on imagery from popular culture, such as comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media. Researching the artist of a painting can help you learn more about the art movements they were associated with. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024Although many artists may fit this description, a famous German artist who painted realistic portraits is Wilhelm Leibl. As a printmaker and painter, Leibl worked during the second half of the 19th century and created many paintings of German peasants in traditional dress. Some of his most notable works include Three Women in Church, Die Dorfpolitiker, Farm Girl with a White Head Scarf and Die junge Pariserin (Die Kokotte). On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Realist art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The first Italian painter to paint realistic figures was Giotto di Bondone. His works marked a departure from the elongated, stylized forms common in early Christian art and served as inspiration for Italian Renaissance painters. Giotto's most famous paintings include Lamentation, the Ognissanti Madonna, the Kiss of Judas and Pentecost. Explore a diverse assortment of fine art 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.
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. - 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.
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