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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
Party - original expressive wildlife oil painting- contemporary impasto artwork
Located in London, Chelsea
reminder of shared moments, laughter, and the simple joy of being together. This bold, dynamic oil painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in
Gorilla-original hyper realism wildlife oil painting-artwork- contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
with its intricate portrayal of wildlife in its most majestic form. Rendered in the medium of oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 50.01 in W 50.01 in D 0.99 in
Sapient Business-original abstract surreal wildlife oil painting-modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
Gallery and online.
This original artwork by Nathan Neven joyfully presents an unusual scene of wildlife
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
Wild Encounters-original abstract surreal wildlife oil painting-modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
Gallery and online.
This original artwork by Nathan Neven joyfully presents an unusual scene of wildlife
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
House of Flamingos- original impressionist wildlife oil painting- modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
wildlife, set within the whimsical confines of a surrealistic world. At the heart of the painting, a flock
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 32.29 in W 32.29 in D 1.97 in
Siberian Tiger I-original photo realism wildlife oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
exceptional talent in wildlife portrayal. This original realism wildlife painting, executed in oil on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 50.01 in W 50.01 in D 0.99 in
Blue Sea Bunny, Mine-original realism wildlife oil painting-contemporary Art
By Henk Jan Sanderman
Located in London, Chelsea
"Blue Sea Bunny, Mine" by Henk Jan Sanderman is a captivating wildlife painting that captures a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Henk Jan SandermanBlue Sea Bunny, Mine-original realism wildlife oil painting-contemporary Art, 2024
H 15.75 in W 35.44 in D 1.58 in
Power Lion-original modern photo realism wildlife oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
viewers an immersive journey into the heart of the savanna. This original wildlife painting, crafted with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 50.01 in W 50.01 in D 0.99 in
Place des Victoires Paris-original cityscape wildlife oil painting-modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
unfolds against the backdrop of iconic Parisian architecture. In this vibrant painting, Neven combines the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.19 in
Red Royal Ostrich Buckingham Palace -original interior wildlife oil painting-Art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
Gallery and online.
"Red Royal Ostrich" by Nathan Neven is a mesmerizing oil on canvas painting that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 53.55 in W 53.55 in D 1.97 in
Tiger II-original modern photo realism wildlife oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
its powerful portrayal of wildlife. This original realism wildlife painting, executed in oil on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 50.01 in W 50.01 in D 0.99 in
Venus of the North- original impressionistic wildlife oil painting- modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
wildlife unfolds within the confines of a surreal setting. The focal point of the piece is a room adorned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 32.29 in W 32.29 in D 1.97 in
'Leap of Faith' Photorealist wildlife painting of a Puffin on vibrant blue water
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Leap of Faith' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting. With such
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'The Enforcer' Contemporary Photorealist painting of a black grouse, wildlife
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'The Enforcer' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of a large Black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'Resplendent' Photorealist painting of a Pink Flamingo, dark blue, wildlife
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Resplendent' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of a pink Flamingo
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'Warrior' Photorealist painting of a Water Buffalo in the wild, wildlife, grey
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Warrior' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of a Water Bufallo in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'Kingfisher' Photorealist painting of a small blue bird on a lock gate, vivid
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Kingfisher' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of a vivid blue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
'The Challenge' Contemporary Photorealist painting of a large African Elephant
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'The Challenge' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of an African
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'A Moment rest' Photorealist painting of a Kingfisher in the wild, blue, orange
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'A Moments Rest' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of a Kingfisher
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
'Promise of Spring' Contemporary Painting of a blue tit bird on a branch, yellow
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Promise of Spring' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of an English
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
The King, 2018, landscape, wildlife, gold, red, pink, orange, black, print
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
animals in an African Sahara landscape. Alexis paints figurative wildlife oil paintings, both small and
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Giclée
H 13 in W 13 in D 0.07 in
The Mountain, 2018, landscape, wildlife, gold, blue, tan, orange, black, print
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
animals in a Tundra landscape. Alexis paints figurative wildlife oil paintings, both small and large
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Giclée
H 13 in W 13 in D 0.07 in
"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
DREAMS - original expressive oil painting- contemporary wildlife artwork
Located in London, Chelsea
contrast between warm and cool tones is heightened by the artist’s bold use of thick oil on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 28.35 in D 1.97 in
Morning Star, landscape, skyscape, mother wolf, cubs, wildlife, gold, blue print
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
background. Alexis paints figurative wildlife oil paintings, both small and large scale, with both
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Giclée
GOLDEN DRIFT - original expressive oil painting- contemporary wildlife artwork
Located in London, Chelsea
restore collective hope.
Les’s sculptures, paintings, and social projects transcend aesthetics, serving
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in
SPECIAL DREAMS - original oil painting- contemporary expressive wildlife artwork
Located in London, Chelsea
birds. Signed and ready to display, this stunning oil painting is available now at Signet Contemporary
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Les PanchyshynSPECIAL DREAMS - original oil painting- contemporary expressive wildlife artwork, 2024
H 39.38 in W 28.35 in D 1.97 in
Rubber Ducky-original realism wildlife still life oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
Gallery and online.
"Rubber Ducky" is a charming still life painting by the accomplished artist George
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 20.08 in W 24.02 in D 1.58 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
Lion in Botswana, Oil Painting, 40 x 30 Oil, Southeastern Wildlife Exhibition
Located in Houston, TX
exhibited in the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition in 2019 in Charleston, South Carolina.
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Category
2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Leopard - wildlife portraiture study figurative oil painting original art modern
By Catherine Ingleby
Located in London, Chelsea
This original oil painting by Catherine Ingleby lovingly depicts the beauty of a cheetah in motion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 15.75 in W 17.72 in D 1.19 in
Golden Lady - original wildlife interior Leopard contemporary oil painting- art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
abstract expressionism. In this oil on canvas masterpiece, a leopard gracefully lounges on a red settee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 50.01 in W 50.01 in D 1.58 in
Brown Cow - original realism wildlife portrait oil painting - contemporary art
By Paul Jansen
Located in London, Chelsea
its coat give the painting a feeling of groundedness, connecting the viewer to the quiet rhythms of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21.26 in W 27.96 in D 1.19 in
Curious 1 - original realism wildlife portrait oil painting - contemporary art
By Paul Jansen
Located in London, Chelsea
leans forward with its head slightly tilted, peering out from the painting as if inviting the viewer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 19.3 in W 23.63 in D 1.19 in
Golden Path-original surreal wildlife cityscape oil painting- contemporary art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
Queen Victoria. This central landmark, with its gleaming golden tones, anchors the painting and sets the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.97 in
"Butterfly Kisses for You #3" - Oil on Linen Owl Wildlife Painting
By Brian Keith Stephens
Located in Denver, CO
Brian Keith Stephens' "Butterfly Kisses for You #3" (2018) is an evocative wildlife portrait
Category
2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Majestic Tiger Tall Grass Realistic Wildlife British Oil Painting Ornate Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
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This striking oil painting captures the awe-inspiring presence of a Bengal tiger as it prowls through
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dry Season /// Large African Wildlife Safari Elephant Herd Animal Oil Painting
By Adolf Sehring
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
*Signed by Sehring lower right
Circa: 1990
Medium: Original Oil Painting on Canvas
Reference: "The Real
Category
1990s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
Scala of Heaven-original abstract wildlife interior oil painting-modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
Gallery and online.
Nathan Neven's "Scala of Heaven" is a mesmerizing wildlife interior painting that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 44.1 in W 53.94 in D 1.19 in
Emperors and Albert Bridge - surrealist wildlife animal oil painting- modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
Gallery and online.
In this contemporary surrealist painting, Nathan Neven skillfully merges a familiar
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 40.16 in W 40.16 in D 1.19 in
Right by You-original surreal wildlife interior oil painting-contemporary art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
within the confines of an interior setting. Crafted with oil on canvas, this original work brings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 53.94 in W 53.94 in D 1.58 in
Quagga's Secret, landscape, skyscape, zebra, rhinoceros, wildlife, gold metallic
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
with black lines. Alexis paints figurative wildlife oil paintings, both small and large scale, with
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée
H 10 in W 10 in D 0.07 in
Family Day Off - London modern cityscape wildlife surreal abstract oil painting
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
Gallery and online.
In this contemporary surrealist painting Nathan Neven juxtaposes a familiar city
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Made to Love - abstract wildlife elephant interior oil painting-contemporary art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
provides depth to the scene.
Nathan Neven's thoughtful signature on the painting reflects his commitment
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 53.94 in W 53.94 in D 1.19 in
Puffin Bird Wildlife Pocket Painting, original painting, still-life, contemporar
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Puffin Wildlife Collection is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 1.19 in
Elephant and Calf original wildlife portrait figurative oil painting artwork
By Catherine Ingleby
Located in London, Chelsea
This original wildlife study by Catherine Ingleby presents a figurative rendering of a charming
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Board
H 21.26 in W 25.2 in D 1.19 in
Take Care of You- original abstract wildlife interior oil painting- modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
, inviting viewers into a surreal and vibrant interior setting. This captivating wildlife painting features a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 0.99 in
Three Amigos - original wildlife portrait study figurative oil painting artwork
By Catherine Ingleby
Located in London, Chelsea
This original wildlife study by Catherine Ingleby presents a figurative rendering of a charming
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Board
H 23.63 in W 27.56 in D 1.19 in
Permafrost, landscape, skyscape, polar bear, saber tooth, husky, wildlife, gold
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
, purples and whites. Alexis paints figurative wildlife oil paintings, both small and large scale, with
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Giclée
H 10 in W 10 in D 0.07 in
Stoic Lion /// African Wildlife Safari Big Cat Animal Art Portrait Oil Painting
By Adolf Sehring
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
*Signed by Sehring lower right
Circa: 1990
Medium: Original Oil Painting on Canvas
Reference: No. 1358
Category
1990s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
Zebra Mare and Foal - wildlife portrait study figurative oil painting artwork
By Catherine Ingleby
Located in London, Chelsea
In this original oil painting by Catherine Ingleby, the artist depicts two zebras with dramatic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Board
Catherine InglebyZebra Mare and Foal - wildlife portrait study figurative oil painting artwork, 2022
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 1.19 in
Tigers by a Jungle Stream /// Big Cat India Asia Wildlife Animal Oil Painting
By Adolf Sehring
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
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Series: Wildlife
*Signed by Sehring lower right
Circa: 1995
Medium: Original Oil Painting on Canvas
Category
1990s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
"Wildlife Refuge" landscape oil painting of a blue lake with marshland and sky
By Larry Horowitz
Located in Edgartown, MA
“People sometimes ask me how I start a painting. Starting a painting is easy. I just put down two
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
" SPARROW HAWK " Exquisite painting HUNTING BIRD WILDLIFE
By Michael Coleman
Located in San Antonio, TX
Michael Coleman
Born 1946
Utah Artist
Image Size: 15.5 x 10
Frame Size: 22 x 16
Medium: Oil on
Category
1990s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 15.5 in W 10 in D 3 in
Local Wildlife
Located in Bozeman, MT
or threatened by all of our discards. Though the birds in my paintings are not victimized. Rather
Category
2010s American Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
WILDLIFE LOVE
By Angel Rivas
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Painting made by DarIa Kusto and Angel Rivas and signed by both
Shipped rolled in a tube, without
Category
2010s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Permanent Marker
Yellowstone Prong Horn ImpressionisticRealism Wildlife Painting Michael Budden
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Prairie Nomads, Pronghorn Antelope
oil/linen
18 x 24 image unframed 24.5 x 30.5 framed
An oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 24.5 in W 30.5 in D 1 in
American Modernist Everglades Florida Wildlife Park Garden Painting Lilly Pads
By Russ Elliot
Located in New York, NY
Here we have 1960’s Russ Elliott Florida painting
Painting depicts a Park with figures overlooking
Category
1960s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil
Duel, Original Elephant Painting, Safari Animal Art, Landscape Wildlife Painting
By Sophie Harden
Located in Deddington, GB
Duel is an original oil painting by Sophie Harden. This wonderful painting of two fighting bull
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 1.19 in
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Wildlife Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of wildlife oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. Today, if you’re looking for Expressionist editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes Impressionist. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful pieces of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the wildlife oil paintings on 1stDibs that include elements of gray, black, brown, beige and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Catherine Ingleby, Henk Jan Sanderman, Michael Budden, Nathan Neven and Robert Fobear produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in oil paint, paint and fabric.
How Much are Wildlife Oil Paintings?
Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — wildlife oil paintings in our inventory begin at $496 and can go as high as $35,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,709.
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 Wildlife Oil Paintings
- 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 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
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