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Train Engine, Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Train Engine" is an oil painting created in 2020 by Dianne L. Massey Dunbar depicting a lego train
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Train engines, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil painting of train engines. :: Painting :: Americana :: This piece comes with an official
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Waiting for the Train" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Clyde Steadman's "Waiting for the Train" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an
Category

2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Beth Dacey, "Waiting for Train", 40x30 Vintage Train Station Oil Painting
By Beth Dacey
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This interior painting, "Waiting for Train", is a 40x30 oil painting on canvas by artist Beth Dacey
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Trainers - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Minimalistic, Fashion
By Tomasz Kozlowski
Located in Warsaw, PL
, in applied photography. He uses a variety of techniques, ranging from painting to graphic design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Catching the Train", expressionist, railroad, orange, gray, blue, oil painting
By Catherine Picard-Gibbs
Located in Natick, MA
11 x 1.5 inch oil painting. The painting is wired and ready to hang. Catherine Picard-Gibbs paints
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Impressionistic Train Landscape Oil Painting Michael Budden Clouds & Cars
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Clouds & Cars is an impressionistic landscape plein air oil painting on canvas panel that showcases
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Train, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Rinalds Vanadzins
Located in Yardley, PA
Acrylic painting on canvas. In this artwork is shown the highest railway in Europe, at an altitude
Category

2010s Modern Paintings

Materials

Oil

"View from train station, Worcester, MA", contemporary, landscape, oil painting
By Jill Pottle
Located in Natick, MA
Jill Pottle’s urban landscape titled “View from train station, Worcester, MA” is an oil painting on
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Antique Victorian Oil Painting Steam Locomotive Train
Located in London, GB
A fine antique Victorian oil painting of a steam engine train which I would date from around the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Paintings

Materials

Paint, Canvas

20th Century Oil Painting Wintery Road Train
Located in Berlin, DE
Oil on canvas. white frame, gilded wooden frame. (S-132).
Category

20th Century German Paintings

Materials

Canvas

20th Century Oil Painting Wintery Road Train
20th Century Oil Painting Wintery Road Train
H 22.84 in W 31.5 in D 3.15 in
Vintage Nostalgic English Oil Painting Family at Steam Engine Train Station
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Waving Goodbye Colin Impey (20th Century), British signed oil on canvas, unframed dated 2014 canvas
Category

2010s Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

3 WPA Paintings Oil on Canvas Ribbon Trains
Located in Miami, FL
Three fine 1930s/1940s WPA era oil on canvas oval paintings of trains with a ribbon and floating
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Ashtabula Train Trestle Collapse - Painting of Historic Disasters, oil on linen
By Eric Edward Esper
Located in Chicago, IL
relocated to Chicago to pursue my artistic endeavors. Here, I began exclusively oil painting and have
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

1960's Post Impressionist French Oil Paris Train Station Large Painting Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Train Station by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed oil painting on canvas, unframed
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Train Station
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by George Billis Gallery. Kathryn Maher’s oil paintings pluck the viewer from the
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Paris Train Station 1960’s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Blue Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
La Gare by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) oil painting on canvas, unframed stamped verso canvas
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"The Train Station at Night in Winter" contemporary oil plein-air painting
By Marc Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting by Marc Dalessio. Painted en plein air at night. The setting appears to be a vast
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Loch Awe and Kilchurn Castle
Located in Hillsborough, NC
Loch Awe and Kilchurn Castle is a landscape oil painting on board by 19th century artist Edward
Category

1850s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Train, Abstract Stripe painting by Chris Gallagher
By Chris Gallagher
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Chris Gallagher, American Title: Train Year: 2000 Medium: Oil on Canvas, Signed and Titled
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Woman with Train - 21st Century Contemporary Oil Painting of a Woman in a Dress
By Adolfo Ramon
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
This painting is made by the Spanish Painter Adolfo Ramon. The artist lives several months of a
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"La Bestia" Contemporary Surrealist Border Train Commentary Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful surrealist portrait painting by contemporary Texas artist Henry David Potwin. The work
Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Train Platform in Morning
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by George Billis Gallery. Kathryn Maher’s oil paintings pluck the viewer from the
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Central Train
By Tony Fachet
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signature: Signed Lower Right and Dated ’88 Illustration of a New York Central train.
Category

1980s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Night Train
By Bayard Hollins
Located in Denver, CO
expressionist themes to his painting and sculpture.
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Departing Train : Journey's Veil
By Ryoko Watanabe
Located in PARIS, FR
2010, Unique Artwork Oil on Canvas 31 1/2 × 47 1/5 in - 80 × 120 cm The artwork and signed by the
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Victoria Train Station, Oil on canvas Landscape, Signed, 20thC British Artist
Located in London, GB
painting we see a train slowing towards us, and the end of the track, as it pulls into the busy platform
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Anywhere, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
ArtistWords that describe this painting: train, subway, cellphone, newspaper, reading
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

A Passenger Train
By Stevan Dohanos
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Date: 1945 Medium: Oil on Board Dimensions: 16.00" x 33.75" Signature: Signed Lower Right
Category

1940s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Ballet Night Train
By William Nelson
Located in Greenwich, CT
Dick “Night Train” Lane and Alex Ramond’s ballerina from Rip Kirby The intention of this work is
Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Engine, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Dwayne Wolff
Located in Yardley, PA
Portrait of train engine :: Painting :: Classical :: This piece comes with an official certificate
Category

2010s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Oil

"The Train Depot"
By Gershon Benjamin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
, Benjamin believed: "To feel is to know and to know is to feel; all my paintings represent that through
Category

1930s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

The border trainer Timothy Archer Contemporary art drawing painting blue pastel
By Timothy Archer
Located in Paris, FR
Oil painting and pastel on paper pasted on canvas Hand-signed and dated by the artist lower left
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Oil

"The EL, New York City" Impressionist Busy Train Station Oil Painting by Willett
By Christopher Willett
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Painting Measures: 16 x 20 inches Frame Measures: 24.5 x 28.5 inches Oil on board signed lower right
Category

20th Century American American Classical Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Elliotsville, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Stephanie Berry
Located in Yardley, PA
don't think a train comes through here anymore. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Monday Night Train New York, America Martin, Acrylic & Oil, Figurative- Yellow
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
AMERICA MARTIN Monday Night Train Oil + Acrylic on Canvas 83 x 63 inches, framed, white frame
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Acrylic

"Awaken, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Brian O'Neill's (US based) "Awaken" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a cloud
Category

2010s Photorealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Emil Cardinaux (1877-1936) - Fine Framed 1931 Oil, The Train Tracks
By Emile Cardinaux
Located in Corsham, GB
Sulis Fine Art is delighted to present a very fine landscape study by the Swiss painter Emil Cardinaux. Known for his wonderful tourist posters and graphic designs, this unusual stud...
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Train Station Perspective Landscape
Located in Houston, TX
Persepctive landscape painting of a train station. Painting is composed of mainly earth tones
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Train Blue Revisted- 21st Century Contemporary Painting of a sparkling Interior
By Sylvia Van Opstall
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Sylvia van Opstall Train Blue Revisted 90 x 90 cm Framing is possible Additional pictures of the
Category

2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

View from the Train to Hereford, Georgie Dowling, Textured Landscape Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
View from the train to Hereford by Georgie Dowling [2021] original Oil paint on canvas Image size
Category

2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Train Is Leaving Again : Transient Farewells
By Ryoko Watanabe
Located in PARIS, FR
2010, Unique Artwork Oil on Canvas 31 1/2 × 47 1/5 in - 80 × 118 cm The artwork and signed by the
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

At the Train Station
By Gayle Porter Hoskins
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signature: Signed Lower Right Oil on canvas illustration depicting a gentleman and two women in a
Category

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Spanish Village, Oil Painting
By Jonelle Summerfield
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist CommentsThis oil painting features a quintessential village that hikers and pilgrims
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

At The Train Station
By Samuel Nelson Abbott
Located in Fort Washington, PA
At the Train Station.
Category

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Take the A Train
Located in New York, NY
the series of subway paintings were chosen by ArtOnLink to appear on kiosks throughout New York City
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Modern Power, Oil Painting
By Mitchell Freifeld
Located in San Francisco, CA
adopted a more stylish appearance, much like the steel train depicted in the painting. However, they
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Urban Allure, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
I connected with Manchester at my first step, after getting off the train. It felt as if I was
Category

2010s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Oil

Catching the Train, 1928
By Frank Bensing
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas Signature: Signed and Dated Center Left Sight Size 36.00" x 24.00;" Framed
Category

1920s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Elevated Train Track Evening
By Derek Buckner
Located in Fairfield, CT
series of oil and watercolor paintings, the vibrant palate and shock of light lend his subject matter an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Descending the Wagon Train
By Arthur E. Becher
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas Signature: Signed Lower Right
Category

Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Nuclear Family, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Pacer
Located in Yardley, PA
A family on a train awaits the nuclear conflagration. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Above Ground Train NYC
By Chuck Fee Wong
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original modern American impressionist painting by Chuck Fee Wong.
Category

1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Elevated Train Tracks, Framed
By Derek Buckner
Located in Fairfield, CT
landscapes. In most of his paintings, Derek allows his viewers a distinctive look into his everyday
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Delmar Bluffs, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Grace Diehl
Located in Yardley, PA
train track. The view was breathtaking, with lush greenery on one side and the sparkling ocean on the
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Freight Train in Shadow
By Patricia Chidlaw
Located in Fairfield, CT
the rubble, ruins and soon-to-be-obsolete side routes of America. When asked what kind of paintings
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sunset, Abstract Oil Painting
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in San Francisco, CA
trained extensively to master his craft and he has earned degrees in painting and a PhD in Fine Art
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Coastal, Abstract Oil Painting
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, seascape, oil painting, blueCoastalVahe YeremyanOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Train Station in Snow
By Hayley Lever
Located in New York, NY
Signed lower left: Hayley Lever
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Canoes, Abstract Oil Painting
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Vahe has trained extensively to master his craft and he has earned degrees in painting and a PhD in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Oil Paintings Train For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the oil paintings train you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Find Impressionist versions now, or shop for Impressionist creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. You’re likely to find the perfect oil paintings train among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add an oil paintings train to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of black, brown, gray, blue and more. An oil paintings train from Sterling Boyd Strauser, Aaron Zulpo, Catherine Picard-Gibbs, Michael Budden and Edward Beale — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in oil paint, paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch.

How Much is a Oil Paintings Train?

The average selling price for an oil paintings train we offer is $4,300, while they’re typically $383 on the low end and $4,290,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right paintings for You

Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract, landscape and still-life 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?

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Questions About Oil Paintings Train
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale 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
    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 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.
  • 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.

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Americans are rediscovering the globe-trotting painter and poet, who was connected to all sorts of art movements across a long and varied career.

In Francks Deceus’s ‘Mumbo Jumbo #5,’ the Black Experience Is . . . Complicated

Despite the obstacles, the piece’s protagonist navigates the chaos without losing his humanity.

With Works Like ‘Yours Truly,’ Arthur Dove Pioneered Abstract Art in America

New York gallery Hirschl & Adler is exhibiting the bold composition by Dove — who’s hailed as the first American abstract painter — at this year’s Winter Show.

Donald Martiny’s Jumbo Brushstrokes Magnify the Undeniable Personality of Paint

How can a few simple gestures — writ extra, extra, extra large — contain so much beauty and drama?

Patrick Hughes’s 3D Painting Takes Us on a Magical Journey through Pop Art History

The illusions — and allusions — never end in this mind-boggling portrayal of an all-star Pop art show on a beach.

Mid-Century Americans Didn’t Know Antonio Petruccelli’s Name, but They Sure Knew His Art

The New York artist created covers for the nation’s most illustrious magazines. Now, the originals are on display as fine art.

Learn Why There Have Been So Many Great Women Painters

Featuring iconic works by more than 300 female artists, a new book makes a more than compelling case for casting off the patriarchal handcuffs that have bound the art historical canon for far too long.