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Morning Utah, Painting, Oil on Other
By Richard Szkutnik
Located in Yardley, PA
Original en plein air oil on panel paint in contemporary impressionism style :: Painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Utah Canyon, Landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Deep in the Utah Hills", Oil Landscape Painting on Canvas
By Richard Rosenblatt
Located in New York, NY
"Deep in the Utah Hills" by Richard Rosenblatt Oil on canvas Mountains, Hills, Utah, Southwest
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paint, Canvas, Oil

Canyonland, Utah
Located in Austin, TX
Title: "Canyonland, Utah" Artist: Guido Frick Medium: Oil paint on canvas Size: 36" x 36"
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Big Sky: Utah
By Willard Dixon
Located in Burlingame, CA
Big Sky: Utah - The painting was created in 2007 by celebrated American realist artist Willard
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Reynolds Beal, Impressionist Oil Painting, USS Utah Rockport Mass, American 1928
By Reynolds Beal
Located in Manhasset, NY
Reynolds Beal, Impressionist Oil Painting, USS Utah Rockport Mass, American, 1928 A fine
Category

Vintage 1920s American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Winter Retreat, American Landscape, Tonalist , painting, Utah, Idaho, Framed
By Marty Ricks
Located in Houston, TX
Winter Retreat was done on one of Marty Rick's many trips to Idaho and Montana. It is oil on
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Shafer Trail at First Light, Landscape, Tonalist , oil, Utah, Idaho,
By Marty Ricks
Located in Houston, TX
Shafer Trail at First Light was done on one of Marty Rick's journeys through Utah. It is oil on
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bull and Cow American Landscape, Tonalism, Cattle painting, Utah, Idaho
By Marty Ricks
Located in Houston, TX
Bull and Cow was done on one of Marty Rick's trips to Idaho and Montana. It is oil on canvas and is
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Landscape 128 (Utah) by Jean Krille - Oil on Canvas 51x60 cm
By Jean Krille
Located in Geneva, CH
Jean Krillé’s paintings are known for their expressive use of color and dynamic, abstract forms
Category

Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Stardust Sculpture" (Little Bryce, Utah)
By Eve Drewelowe
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Graphic and Plastic Arts and was the first recipient of the University’s Masters of Painting degree
Category

1930s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Vintage Utah Desert Range Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant painting of the Utah desert range by an unknown artist. Unsigned. Presented in a painted
Category

1960s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board

"Midway House" Modern Impressionist Scene in Utah
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Utah. This painting is custom framed by the artist (included in the price) and ready to hang and enjoy
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Square Tower Ruins" Hovenweep National Monument, Utah
By Ralph Holmes
Located in San Antonio, TX
Size: 27 x 24 Medium: Oil Circa 1930s "Square Tower Ruins" Hovenweep National Monument, Utah Biography
Category

1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ogden, Utah in Spring - Mid Century Mountain Landscape
By Grace Peterson
Located in Soquel, CA
her art work with American University of Women and Ogden Fine Arts Club. She studied oil painting
Category

1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Red Rocks, Contemporary Utah Desert Landscape by Mike Wright
By Mike Wright
Located in Soquel, CA
Red Rocks, Contemporary Utah Desert Landscape by Mike Wright A beautiful contemporary desert
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Masonite

Sherman Rocks - Mid Century Utah Desert Rock Formation Landscape, 1940s
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful mid-century desert landscape of Sherman Rocks, Utah, featuring an impressive rock
Category

1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Encounter" Indian & bear. Santa Fe Utah Colorado, Wyoming, Montana 1930s. Large
By Frank Hoffman
Located in San Antonio, TX
Medium: Oil Circa 1930s - 1940s "The Encounter" Indian & Bear Frank Hoffman (1888-1958) Growing up in New
Category

1930s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

I Dream of Hanging Gardens, Abstract Oil Painting
By Agata Kijanka
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting: abstract, red rocks, rocks, Zion National Park, Utah, abstract, non-representational, oil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

I Wish That I Could Ride on the Shadows of Clouds, Oil Painting
By Crystal DiPietro
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting: mountains, clouds, sky, view, southwest, west, western, Utah, impressionism, landscape, western
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Utah snow scene
Located in Fallbrook, CA
A lovely and rare snow scene by this important Utah woman artist. No restoration, estate fresh. New
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Village in Utah
By Harvey Gregory Prusheck
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Oil on masonite, signed “Prusheck” lower right. The painting measures 26 x 28 inches, and its
Category

20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Landscape Painting of Zion Utah from a Distance
By Donal Jolley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
its white top. Donal C. Jolley was born in Zion National Park, Utah. He has lived in Boulder City
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Utah, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Julia Swaby
Located in Yardley, PA
This work was inspired by the incredible coral rocks of the Utah canyons.  The abstraction also
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Utah Canyon, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Daniel Kendrick Oil Painting “Zion Valley Utah”
By Daniel Kendrick
Located in Dallas, TX
Daniel Kendrick (Texas: 1948) oil on board painting Measures: Sight: 12 x 16 inches Framed: 17 x
Category

2010s American American Classical Paintings

Materials

Paint

Fly Fishing, American Landscape, Tonalist , painting, Utah, Idaho,
By Marty Ricks
Located in Houston, TX
Fly Fishing was done on one of Marty Rick's many trips to Idaho and Montana. It is oil on canvas
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Aspens, Logan Canyon, Utah
By Sven Birger Sandzen
Located in Denver, CO
A rare painting of Utah from the artist's best period. Custom hand-carved gold leaf frame is
Category

1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Railroad Crossing, Millard County, Utah
By Lloyd Brown
Located in Dallas, TX
rural stretches of road, in paintings made after he traveled across the United States on Highway 50
Category

2010s Photorealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Utah Horses" Contemporary Impressionist Scene
By Pil Ho Lee
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Utah Horses" is a dynamic oil that captures the energy and movement of a pastoral scene with free
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Idaho Sunset, American Landscape, Tonalist rural landscape painting, Utah, Idaho
By Marty Ricks
Located in Houston, TX
Idaho Sunset was done on one of Marty Rick's trips to Idaho and Montana. It is oil on canvas and is
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Two Women" by Pilar Pobil Smith 1985 Oil Painting on Canvas Utah Artist
Located in Dayton, OH
"Two Women" by Pilar Pobil Smith 1985 oil painting on canvas Utah Artist A vibrant oil painting
Category

Vintage 1980s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Mrs. Bailey's Cow, Tonalism, fiery landscape, Utah artist, Cows
By Fredrick Stephens
Located in Houston, TX
that this character trait does not carry over into his oil paintings. Mrs. Bailey's Cow was painted
Category

2010s Tonalist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Yellow Trees in the Valley, Tonalism, fiery landscape, Utah artist
By Fredrick Stephens
Located in Houston, TX
that this character trait does not carry over into his oil paintings. His fiery landscapes attest that
Category

2010s Tonalist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Cottages , Tonalism, Utah artist, Landscape, SW ART 21 Artists under 31
Located in Houston, TX
that this character trait does not carry over into his oil paintings. The Four Cottages is an oil
Category

2010s Tonalist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Grass after the Rain, Tonalism, SW ART 21 under 31 Artist, Utah artist,
By Fredrick Stephens
Located in Houston, TX
Grounded by his continual purpose to look at life through a child’s eyes, Utah painter Fredrick
Category

2010s Tonalist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique American Impressionist Southwestern Utah Landscape Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American impressionist landscape oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas. Image
Category

1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Kodachrome Basin I, Landscape Oil Painting, Realism style, Texas artist, Utah
By Garrett Middaugh
Located in Houston, TX
Kodachrome Basin is a Realist painting. The artist use the natural beauty of Utah for this
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cloudscape, American Landscape, Tonalist rural landscape painting, Utah, Idaho
By Marty Ricks
Located in Houston, TX
Cloudscape was done on one of Marty Rick's many trips to Idaho and Montana. It is oil on canvas
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Wasatch Mountains in Utah
By Lee T. Dalton
Located in Soquel, CA
. Dalton was born in Orem, Utah, moved his family to Michigan and eventually settled in the Silicon Valley
Category

1980s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

The Orchestra , Tonalism, , Utah artist, figurative art
By Fredrick Stephens
Located in Houston, TX
that this character trait does not carry over into his oil paintings. His fiery figurative paintings
Category

2010s Tonalist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Utah Desert Landscape -- Capitol Reef National Park
By Mike Wright
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful, heavy impasto landscape of a desert scene in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah by Mike
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Desert Rider - Utah Mountain Figurative Landscape with Horse
By Mike Wright
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful large scale horizontal landscape/figurative of Utah desert by Northern California artist
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Cottage , Tonalism, , Utah artist, Landscape, SW ART 21 under 21
By Fredrick Stephens
Located in Houston, TX
that this character trait does not carry over into his oil paintings. is painted from an actual scene
Category

2010s Tonalist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Colorful Southern Utah
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Louise Richards Farnsworth (1878 - 1969) Oil Pastel 20 3/4 x 21 1/4 in. Framed 10 1/2 x 11 in
Category

Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel

Lee Green Richards, "Utah Mountain Landscape", oil on canvas
By Lee Greene Richards
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
and the École des Beaux-Arts. In 1904 he returned to Utah where he started an art studio. Well-known
Category

Mid-20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

"Storage House, Logan Utah" by Calvin Fletcher
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Calvin Fletcher (American, 1882-1963) Dated 1940 Dimensions: 24.5 x 30.5 inches Framed 18 x 24 inches Unframed
Category

1940s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mount Ben Lowman (Ogden, Utah) by Emile A. Gruppé
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
to some of the paintings in Monet's "Water Lily" series. He was the son of landscape artist
Category

Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Contemporary Western Landscape of Cowboys on Horses in the Wild West of Utah
By Linda Blackburn
Located in Fort Worth, TX
assertive landscape are challenges to face in her work. These aspects of film can overwhelm a painting, thus
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

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Utah Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact utah oil painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Find Abstract versions now, or shop for Abstract creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. You’re likely to find the perfect utah oil painting among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a utah oil painting to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of brown, gray, black, orange and more. There have been many interesting utah oil painting examples over the years, but those made by Marty Ricks, Fredrick Stephens, Richard Szkutnik, Lloyd Brown and Lee T. Dalton are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Frequently made by artists working in oil paint, paint and canvas, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Utah Oil Painting?

A utah oil painting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $46,500.

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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.

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Questions About Utah Oil Painting
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To 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 ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Oil 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, 2024
    Jan 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    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.
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You 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, 2024
    To 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, 2022
    The 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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    A 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2022
    To 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, 2023
    Because 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, 2021
    Any 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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, 2022
    To 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, 2024
    Yes, 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.

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