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"The Letter, " Frederick Boston, Woman Reading, American Impressionism Figurative
By Frederick James Boston
Located in New York, NY
Frederick James Boston (1855 - 1932) The Letter Oil on canvas 20 x 16 inches Signed lower left The
Category

Late 19th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"New England, Summer #2", landscape, Boston, bridge, river, oil painting
Located in Boston, MA
Steve Sangapore’s “New England, Summer #2” is a 9 x 12 inch oil painting on a panel from his
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

"New England, Spring #1", landscape, Charles River, Boston, oil painting
Located in Boston, MA
Steve Sangapore’s “New England, Spring #1” is a 9 x 12 inch oil painting on a panel from his
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"East Berkeley and Harrison Ave", cityscape, Boston, red, black, oil painting
By Chris Plunkett
Located in Boston, MA
Chris Plunkett’s “East Berkeley and Harrison Ave” is a 30 x 30 inch oil painting on cradled birch
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Vintage American School Abstract Expressionist Boston Estate 1930 Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract interior painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1930. No signature
Category

1930s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Boston Cream Donuts Still Life" Original Oil Painting 16"x20"
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Boston Cream Donuts Still Life" is an original oil painting measuring 16"x20" on 1.5" deep cradled
Category

2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Polish Born Boston Expressionist Oil Painting WPA Artist Colorful Modern Woman
By Josef Presser
Located in Surfside, FL
Portrait of a modernist lady or a harlequin. Emigrating to Boston in 1913 from Lublin, Poland with
Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Rare Antique Boston School Violin Player Portrait Oil Painting, ca 1890’s
Located in Baltimore, MD
setting. It is surely Boston School in style and dating to the very end of the 19th century. The woman
Category

1890s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century Female Boston School Public Gardens Swan Boat Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed illegibly
Category

1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

In a Boston park with my father and sister 1960s, Oil Painting on Canvas
By Caoimhghin Ó Croidheáin
Located in Yardley, PA
This is a beautiful one-of-a-kind original impressionist painting. The piece ships ready to hang
Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Boston Harbor"
By Brian Coole
Located in Jacksonville, FL
A finely rendered oil by the nautical artist Brian Coole. The scene shows various vessels entering
Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Lakeshores, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, sea, ocean, rocks, forest, cliff, cloud, sky, seascape, realism, oil painting, grey
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Sketching Lesson, Oil on Canvasboard, Rockport, Massachusetts, Boston School
By Marguerite Stuber Pearson
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
) Oil on Canvas board 10" x 8" Housed in a 2 1/2" Frame Overall Size: 12" x 10" Appears to be in
Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1962, Cleve Gray Oil Painting
By Cleve Gray
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vibrant, original, signed and dated, 1962, abstract, oil-on-canvas painting by esteemed, award
Category

1960s Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Tables, Oil Painting
By Hadley Northrop
Located in San Francisco, CA
, impressionist, indoor, cafe, architecture, architecture, impressionism, oil painting, redTables
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Still life oil painting, Roses Oil painting, Red roses oil painting
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Exceptional post impressionist roses still life oil painting by re-known artist, Edward Molyneux
Category

1950s Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Popeye, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Brian Nash
Located in Yardley, PA
my paintings a somewhat nostalgic feeling, while also being modern. This painting is oil enamel
Category

2010s Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Nefertiti", Oil Painting
By Adrienne Stein
Located in Denver, CO
Adrienne Stein's "Nefertiti" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a Black woman
Category

2010s Photorealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

Boston Winter Scene
By Arthur Clifton Goodwin
Located in Milford, NH
Boston Common. Oil on canvas, signed lower right, and housed in a beautifully carved giltwood frame
Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sailing Outside Boston
By George Curtis
Located in New York, NY
Signed lower right: Geo. Curtis.
Category

19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mountain Forest, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
describe this painting: snow, mountain, forest, winter, tree, season, woods, landscape, realism, oil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Copley Square, Boston
By Thomas Fransioli
Located in New York, NY
convince us that extraordinary things are possible simply by painting them as if they existed.”
Category

20th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Green Line, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Steven Boksenbaum
Located in Yardley, PA
A scene from the Boston subway, 2002. Oil on cotton canvas stretched over a pine frame, can be hung
Category

Early 2000s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Awaiting spring, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Vladimir Volosov
Located in Yardley, PA
Volosov Vladimir is an experienced Russian painter based in Boston. After an accomplished career at
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Allegheny Cemetery", Oil Painting
By Adrienne Stein
Located in Denver, CO
Adrienne Stein's (US based) "Allegheny Cemetery" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts
Category

2010s Photorealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

"July Lotus", Oil Painting
By Adrienne Stein
Located in Denver, CO
Adrienne Stein's (US based) "July Lotus" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a lily
Category

2010s Photorealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"August Pond", Oil Painting
By Adrienne Stein
Located in Denver, CO
Adrienne Stein's (US based) "August Pond" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a pond
Category

2010s Photorealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Blue Sister, Oil Painting
By Adrienne Stein
Located in Denver, CO
Adrienne Stein's "Blue Sister" is an oil painting created in 2019 depicting female model with red
Category

2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mickey Mouse, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Brian Nash
Located in Yardley, PA
my paintings a somewhat nostalgic feeling, while also being modern. This painting is oil enamel
Category

2010s Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hot Dog!, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Brian Nash
Located in Yardley, PA
my paintings a somewhat nostalgic feeling, while also being modern. This painting is oil enamel
Category

2010s Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Oil

Little Pond, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, misty, cloudy, trees, classical, panoramic, reflection, oilpaint, nature, classical, oil painting, green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Park Sunset, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, shadow, suburbs, house, realism, cloudscape, oilpaint, landscape, path, landscape, realism, oil painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modernist Landscape Oil Painting
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern Subject: Figures Medium: Oil Surface: Board Country: United States signed lower left
Category

20th Century Fauvist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Rainbow Hole" Oil Painting
By Caitlin Hurd
Located in Denver, CO
Caitlin Hurd's (US based) "Rainbow Hole" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a wide
Category

2010s Surrealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Delta Tree, Oil Painting
By Hadley Northrop
Located in San Francisco, CA
studio seven days a week with her Boston terrier puppy.Words that describe this painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

60"x50" Oil Painting - Abstract Contemporary Oil Painting Monochromatic Study 2
By Alexis Portilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a monochromatic contemporary oil painting by Alexis Portilla working in abstract
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Far Away, " Oil Painting
By Joseph McGurl
Located in Denver, CO
Joseph McGurl's "Far Away" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a vast landscape of
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Gas Lamp, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Dennis Crayon
Located in Yardley, PA
This is an oil painting the paper and tape is an illusion is called Trompe-l'Å“il The painting
Category

2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Summer on Lake Tabasco", abstract, oil painting
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Boston, MA
Nan Hass Feldman's "Summer on Lake Tabasco" is an abstract oil painting. This abstract was inspired
Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Night Shadows, " Oil painting
By Hollis Dunlap
Located in Denver, CO
Hollis Dunlap's (US based) "Night Shadows" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category

2010s American Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

Cherry Blossoms, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Dennis Crayon
Located in Yardley, PA
and later earned a diploma from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston in painting. It was
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

After hot day, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Vladimir Volosov
Located in Yardley, PA
Volosov Vladimir is an experienced Russian painter based in Boston. After an accomplished career at
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Flowers, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, classical, floral, flora, still life, flora, classical, oil painting, purpleFlowersShuxing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cruella de Vil, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Brian Nash
Located in Yardley, PA
my paintings a somewhat nostalgic feeling, while also being modern. This painting is oil enamel
Category

2010s Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Oil

He Rich, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Brian Nash
Located in Yardley, PA
my paintings a somewhat nostalgic feeling, while also being modern. This painting is oil enamel
Category

2010s Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Oil

Almost Home, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Dennis Crayon
Located in Yardley, PA
the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston in painting. It was there that he began to learn
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Feelers" - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
By Chelsea Gibson
Located in East Quogue, NY
Rhode Island School of Design and Boston University. She began oil painting at the age of twelve and has
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Idol" - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
By Chelsea Gibson
Located in East Quogue, NY
of Design and Boston University. She began oil painting at the age of twelve and has twice
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

"Ruffles", Oil Painting
By Adrienne Stein
Located in Denver, CO
Adrienne Stein's "Ruffles" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a vase of purple
Category

2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Bistro du Midi, Oil Painting
By Onelio Marrero
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting: restaurant, newspaper, bistro, cafe, table, Boston, Public Garden, Boston Common, eatery, figure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Beach Umbrella, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Dennis Crayon
Located in Yardley, PA
MATERIALS: Oil painting on panel. The artist aimed to recreate the smooth glass-like quality of some
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Veil of Night", Oil Painting
By Adrienne Stein
Located in Denver, CO
Adrienne Stein's (US based) "Veil of Night" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category

2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

"Golden Hour I", Oil Painting
By Adrienne Stein
Located in Denver, CO
Adrienne Stein's (US based) "Golden Hour I" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category

2010s Photorealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Rich Uncle Pennybags, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Brian Nash
Located in Yardley, PA
my paintings a somewhat nostalgic feeling, while also being modern. This painting is oil enamel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Oil

Picket Fences, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Brian Nash
Located in Yardley, PA
my paintings a somewhat nostalgic feeling, while also being modern. This painting is oil enamel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Oil

Stripes and Popcorn, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Brian Nash
Located in Yardley, PA
I'm a child of New England in the 60's. I grew up in Boston, and spent my summers at my
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Oil

Little London Street, Oil Painting
By Hadley Northrop
Located in San Francisco, CA
studio seven days a week with her Boston terrier puppy.Words that describe this painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Street in Marrakesh, Oil Painting
By Hadley Northrop
Located in San Francisco, CA
, travel, modern , oil painting, greyStreet in MarrakeshHadley NorthropOil painting on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

56x56" Oil Painting - Arcana Reprise
By Alexis Portilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a monochromatic contemporary oil painting by Alexis Portilla working in abstract
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pink Sky Circus, Oil Painting
By Hadley Northrop
Located in San Francisco, CA
, realism, architecture, travel, realism, oil painting, pinkPink Sky CircusHadley Northrop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Questions About Oil Paintings Boston
  • 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 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.
  • 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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.

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  • 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
    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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.

  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 18, 2021
    The cost of an original oil painting has a very wide range. For emerging new artist could be in the lower end, ranging from the $500 to $10,000 depending on the size and subject matter, for the mid-career artists who are already established, their prices range in the thousands and hundreds of thousands of dollars and lastly the original oil painting art of very established and popular artists that could have auction records in the millions of dollars. In this category are some of the well known examples of the old master paintings and other contemporary artworks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    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.

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