Question 1

How do I find the artist of a painting?

Accepted Answer

To find the artist of a painting, first try photographing the painting with your smartphone and the artist's signature. Then, conduct a reverse image search on Google using the photographs, and study the results to see if you can determine the artist's name. You can also try using the app Smartify to scan the image and see if it appears in its database. If you have difficulty identifying the artist, consult a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of fine art.

Question 2

How do I identify an artist’s painting?

Accepted Answer

To identify an artist's painting, first try using the app Smartify. It allows you to take a photo of the artist's signature, and then it automatically searches a large database to identify who made it. If this search yields no results, you can try performing a reverse image search using a photo of the signature or the entire painting. Once you know who the artist is, you can use trusted online resources to determine the name and age of the piece. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer evaluate your painting and identify it for you. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of paintings.

Question 3

Who is the artist that paints bunnies?

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Hunt Slonem is the artist who is known for painting bunnies. The American Neo-Expressionist painter also depicts other animals like tropical birds and butterflies in his work. Much of the inspiration for his paintings comes from his own aviary. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Hunt Slonem art.

Question 4

What Photorealist artist painted diners?

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The Photorealist who painted diners is John Baeder. He is an American painter who is considered a frontrunner in the Photorealist movement. Baeder is known for his detailed paintings and prints of roadside diners. His work can be found in the collections of the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, the Norton Museum of Art in ​​West Palm Beach, Florida and the Denver Art Museum in Denver, Colorado. On 1stDibs, shop a range of John Baeder art.

Question 5

Which artist is famous for painting apples?

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There are actually two artists who are considered famous for painting apples. One is Paul Cézanne, who is best known for his still-life paintings, many of which contained apples. Examples of these works include The Basket of Apples and Still Life with Apples. Another painter associated with apples is René Magritte, whose Surrealist paintings often used apples as a symbol for original sin. Notable apple paintings by Magritte include The Son of Man and The Listening Room. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of fine art.

Question 6

How do I find an artist of oil paintings?

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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.

Question 7

How do I find the artist of an oil painting?

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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.

Question 8

What artist is known for stripe painting?

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One artist best known for stripe painting is Bridget Riley. Since the 1970s, Riley has been experimenting with color, creating works like Nataraja (1993), made up of columns of brightly hued diagonal stripes that seem to pulse rhythmically. By using stripes to instill life, movement and energy into flat, geometric forms, she helped pioneer Op art. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Bridget Riley art.

Question 9

What famous artist puts a mouse in his paintings?

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The famous artist who put a mouse in his paintings was Terence Cuneo. He began adding the mouse around 1954, one year after he served as the official painter for Elizabeth II's coronation. Cuneo was a distinguished British painter famous for his scenes of railways, horses and military action. Explore a variety of Terence Cuneo art on 1stDibs.

Question 10

How do you identify an artist's oil painting signature?

Accepted Answer

To identify an artist's oil painting signature, you can try photographing it with your smartphone and then conducting a reverse image search using a trusted search engine. You can also search for the name and consult trusted online resources to learn more about the artist. If these methods don't result in a successful identification, a certified art appraiser or art dealer may be able to assist you. Shop a range of oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.

Question 11

Who was the first artist to use oil paint?

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The name of the first artist to use oil paints isn't known. However, historians have traced the use of oils back to 7th-century Afghanistan. There, Buddhist artists used oil paintings to produce religious artworks. One of the first artists to be famous for their use of oil paints was Jan van Eyck, a Flemish artist who was active from 1422 to 1441. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of oil paintings.

Question 12

Are paintings by unknown artists worth anything?

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Yes, paintings by unknown artists may be worth something in some cases. When a painting’s maker isn't a well-known artist or is completely anonymous, factors like the visual appeal, historical significance, previous ownership and condition will determine the value of a painting. A certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can evaluate your piece using these criteria and provide you with an estimated value for your art. Shop a wide range of paintings on 1stDibs.

Question 13

Who is the artist of the painting “New York City?”

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The artist of the painting called "New York City" is the Dutch painter Piet Mondrian. He was a part of the De Stijl art movement, which emphasized depicting objects, scenes and figures as their basic geometric shapes in simple primary colors. You can see this approach reflected in "New York City," where the architecture of the Big Apple is depicted in simple grid lines in yellow, red and blue. Find a variety of abstract art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.

Question 14

Who was a German artist who painted realistic portraits?

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Although 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.

Question 15

Which British artist is famous for his spot paintings?

Accepted Answer

The British artist famous for his spot paintings is Damien Hirst. He began producing these pieces in the 1980s. One example, the 2005 painting Xylene Cyanol Dye Solution, is striking for its machinelike uniformity and almost childlike simplicity, a seeming rebuke to the idea of the artist-as-genius. Hirst is the most prominent of the Young British Artists, or YBAs, who began exhibiting together in warehouses and factories in the 1980s. Hirst is known for his use of unconventional materials and “shock tactics” in his paintings, prints, sculptures and other works. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Damien Hirst art.

Question 16

Who was the famous artist and co-founder of the Hudson River School artists who painted historical paintings and romantic landscapes?

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The famous artist and co-founder of the Hudson River School artists who painted historical paintings and romantic landscapes was Thomas Cole. Born in England, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1818. During a trip to the Catskills, he first began producing paintings, and his work helped establish the tradition of landscape art in America. Shop a large selection of Hudson River School paintings on 1stDibs.

Question 17

Which painting of Munch’s clearly established him as an artist to watch for?

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The Scream was the painting of Munch’s that clearly established him as an artist to watch for. He produced the expressionist painting in 1893, and the piece remains widely known to this day. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Edvard Munch art.

Question 18

Why would the artist George Catlin’s paintings from the 1800s be considered a form of artistic documentation?

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The artist George Catlin's paintings from the 1800s are considered a form of artistic documentation because he depicted what he saw during his travels across North America. Catlin produced many images of Native Americans living their daily lives. In so doing, he provided a glimpse of what life was like for Indigenous people before the rapid westward expansion of settlers forcibly disrupted their traditions and culture. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of George Catlin art.

Question 19

Which French artist painted the famous painting which is titled Mont Sainte Victoire?

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The French artist who painted the famous painting which is titled Mont Sainte Victoire is Paul Cézanne. He actually produced several landscape paintings of the mountain, which was located near his birthplace, Aix-en-Provence, France. Arguably the most famous piece from the series is a 1904-6 work now in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, France. Other examples are in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, New York; the Courtauld Institute of Art in London, UK; the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh, Scotland; the Bridgestone Museum of Art in Tokyo, Japan; and the Princeton University Art Museum in Princeton, New Jersey. Shop a wide range of sculptures on 1stDibs.

Question 20

Who is the artist associated with Urban Realism and American Scene painting?

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The artist associated with Urban Realism and American Scene painting is Edward Hopper. Throughout the early 20th century, he created paintings of New York City that captured the feelings of isolation associated with urban life. His best-known works include Nighthawks, Automat, Chop Suey and Office at Night. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Edward Hopper art.

Painting By Women Artists

1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Harold HaydonA Delightful 1940 Painting of Two Women Lounging by Artist Harold Haydon, 1940

2010s Renaissance Figurative Paintings

Jesus NodarseNude Portrait of a Women by Cuban Artist Jesus Nodarse, 2015

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Prokash KarmakarNude women with the tree by Indian master artist Prokash Karmakar, 2004

1990s Modern Figurative Paintings

Sunil DasWomen & Horse, Mixed Media by Indian Artist Sunil Das "In Stock", 1997

1990s Modern Figurative Paintings

Sunil DasWomen & Horse, Mixed Media by Indian Artist Sunil Das "In Stock", 1997

1990s Modern Figurative Paintings

Sunil DasWomen & Horse, Mixed Media by Indian Artist Sunil Das "In Stock", 1997

1990s Modern Figurative Paintings

Sunil DasWomen & Horse, Mixed Media by Indian Artist Sunil Das "In Stock", 1997

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Ashit SarkarWomen, Face, Charcoal on Canvas, Black & White by Indian Artist "In Stock", 2013

20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings

Ewart JohnsWomen in green and grey by Modern British artist Ewart Johns, 1993, 1993

2010s Renaissance Figurative Paintings

Jesus NodarseNude Portrait - Love & Suffer of a Women & Jester by Cuban Artist Jesus Nodarse, 2015

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Shipra BhattacharyaIndian Women, Acrylic on canvas, Red, Green, Brown by Indian Artist "In Stock"

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Laxman AeleyTelengana Men & Women, Gossip, Acrylic on Canvas, Red by Indian Artist"In Stock", 2007

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Laxman AeleyTelengana Man & Women, Acrylic on Canvas, Green by South Indian Artist"In Stock", 2019

20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Women from Bali - Oil on Fabric by Balinese Artist from Ubud - 1950/60s, 1950/60s

1960s Modern Figurative Paintings

Indra DugarIndian Mother-Child, Women going to worship, Drawing by Indian Artist "In Stock", 1963

21st Century and Contemporary Feminist Portrait Paintings

Kenzō TakadaKENZO. The four seasons. 4 big portraits of women by fashion designer and artist, 2008

1960s Modern Figurative Paintings

Indra DugarRare work of Indian Women, River, Boat, Ink on Paper by Modern Artist "In Stock", 1963

Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Badri NarayanMan & Women, Drawing, Ink on paper by Modern Indian Artist "In Stock", CIRCA

Early 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Studies on Women Figures - Original Ink Drawing by Anonymous Italian Artist 1800, First half of 19th Century

1940s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Early 1940s Fashion Study of Women’s Hat & Gloves by Artist Harold Haydon, ca. 1940s

Mid-19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Women at the Source - Watercolor by an Italian School Artist of 19th Century, Mid 19th Century

20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Ewart JohnsBlack and white sketch of two women by Modern British artist Ewart Johns, 1991

Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Badri NarayanSketch of Women, Drawing, Ink on paper by Modern Indian Artist "In Stock", CIRCA

Early 2000s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Prakash KarmarkarReclining Women, Nude Drawing, Ink on paper by Master Indian Artist "In Stock", 2006

1990s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Manjit BawaAnimal, Women, Graphite on Paper, Pasted on Board by Modern Artist "In Stock", 1996

Early 2000s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Sanat KarWomen, Drawing, Ink on paper, Black & White by Modern Indian Artist "In Stock", 2005

1980s Post-Modern Abstract Paintings

Joan ThorneLarge Colorful 1980s New York Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Joan Thorne, 1989

1980s Post-Modern Abstract Paintings

Joan ThorneLarge Colorful 1980s New York Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Joan Thorne, 1989

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Large Figural Nude Painting by David Ladin, American Mid 20th Century

Vintage 1980s Australian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

'Beach Camp' Modernist Oil Painting Signed Anne Montgomery, 1984

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Liam CordovelianWomen's head, pastel color by French artist Cordovelian

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Liam CordovelianWomen's head, pastel color by French artist Cordovelian

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Nyurapayia Nampitjinpa (Mrs. Bennett)The Travels of a Group of Women by Aboriginal Artist Nampitjinpa, Nyurapayia, 2003

1860s Naturalistic Still-life Paintings

Sarah E. DavisStill Life of Roses, Pair by Sarah E. Davis (Fl. 1870's, American), 1865

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Gaurango BeshaiNude Women, Bird, Mixed Media Painting, Blue, Black by Bengal Artist "In Stock", 2018

Vintage 1980s Expressionist Paintings

"Two Women" by Pilar Pobil Smith 1985 Oil Painting on Canvas Utah Artist

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Prokash KarmakarNude women with the tree by Indian master artist Prokash Karmakar, 2004

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Laxman AeleyVillage Women, Gossip, Acrylic on Canvas, Red by South Indian Artist "In Stock", 2010

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Shipra BhattacharyaLarge eyes women in flower garden wearing a green, red saree by Indian Artist

1980s Post-Modern Abstract Paintings

Harold Haydon
A Delightful 1940 Painting of Two Women Lounging by Artist Harold Haydon, 1940

Jesus Nodarse
Nude Portrait of a Women by Cuban Artist Jesus Nodarse, 2015

Prokash Karmakar
Nude women with the tree by Indian master artist Prokash Karmakar, 2004

Sunil Das
Women & Horse, Mixed Media by Indian Artist Sunil Das "In Stock", 1997

Sunil Das
Women & Horse, Mixed Media by Indian Artist Sunil Das "In Stock", 1997

Sunil Das
Women & Horse, Mixed Media by Indian Artist Sunil Das "In Stock", 1997

Sunil Das
Women & Horse, Mixed Media by Indian Artist Sunil Das "In Stock", 1997

Ashit Sarkar
Women, Face, Charcoal on Canvas, Black & White by Indian Artist "In Stock", 2013

Ewart Johns
Women in green and grey by Modern British artist Ewart Johns, 1993, 1993

Jesus Nodarse
Nude Portrait - Love & Suffer of a Women & Jester by Cuban Artist Jesus Nodarse, 2015

Shipra Bhattacharya
Indian Women, Acrylic on canvas, Red, Green, Brown by Indian Artist "In Stock"

Laxman Aeley
Telengana Men & Women, Gossip, Acrylic on Canvas, Red by Indian Artist"In Stock", 2007

Laxman Aeley
Telengana Man & Women, Acrylic on Canvas, Green by South Indian Artist"In Stock", 2019

Indra Dugar
Indian Mother-Child, Women going to worship, Drawing by Indian Artist "In Stock", 1963

Kenzō Takada
KENZO. The four seasons. 4 big portraits of women by fashion designer and artist, 2008

Indra Dugar
Rare work of Indian Women, River, Boat, Ink on Paper by Modern Artist "In Stock", 1963

Badri Narayan
Man & Women, Drawing, Ink on paper by Modern Indian Artist "In Stock", CIRCA

Ewart Johns
Black and white sketch of two women by Modern British artist Ewart Johns, 1991

Badri Narayan
Sketch of Women, Drawing, Ink on paper by Modern Indian Artist "In Stock", CIRCA

Prakash Karmarkar
Reclining Women, Nude Drawing, Ink on paper by Master Indian Artist "In Stock", 2006

Manjit Bawa
Animal, Women, Graphite on Paper, Pasted on Board by Modern Artist "In Stock", 1996

Sanat Kar
Women, Drawing, Ink on paper, Black & White by Modern Indian Artist "In Stock", 2005

Joan Thorne
Large Colorful 1980s New York Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Joan Thorne, 1989

Joan Thorne
Large Colorful 1980s New York Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Joan Thorne, 1989

Liam Cordovelian
Women's head, pastel color by French artist Cordovelian

Liam Cordovelian
Women's head, pastel color by French artist Cordovelian

Nyurapayia Nampitjinpa (Mrs. Bennett)
The Travels of a Group of Women by Aboriginal Artist Nampitjinpa, Nyurapayia, 2003

Sarah E. Davis
Still Life of Roses, Pair by Sarah E. Davis (Fl. 1870's, American), 1865

Gaurango Beshai
Nude Women, Bird, Mixed Media Painting, Blue, Black by Bengal Artist "In Stock", 2018

Prokash Karmakar
Nude women with the tree by Indian master artist Prokash Karmakar, 2004

Laxman Aeley
Village Women, Gossip, Acrylic on Canvas, Red by South Indian Artist "In Stock", 2010

Shipra Bhattacharya
Large eyes women in flower garden wearing a green, red saree by Indian Artist

Joan Thorne
Large Colorful 1980s New York Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Joan Thorne, 1989

Joan Thorne
Large Colorful 1980s New York Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Joan Thorne, 1989

Joan Thorne
Large Colorful Bold 1980s New York Abstract Expressionist Painting Joan Thorne, 1981

Cheryl McClure
More By-Ways, Acrylic, Texas Artist. Contemporary Art, Abstract Art, Women Artist, 2017

Prokash Karmakar
Explicit erotic gestures of Nude women by Indian artist Prokash Karmakar, 2004

Sunil Das
Women & Horse, Mixed Media by Indian Artist Sunil Das "In Stock", 1997

Margaret Nobler
Red Toned Abstract Figurative Nude Women Cubist Painting, 20th Century

Joan Thorne
Large Colorful Bold 1980s New York Abstract Expressionist Painting Joan Thorne, 1981

Patricia Gren Hayes
Sunday, 1975