How do I identify an oil painting?

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.

Who is the father of oil painting?

Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.

When was oil paint invented?

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.

What is abstract oil painting?

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How do you maintain oil paintings?

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.

Did Gustav Klimt use real gold in his paintings?

Yes, Gustav Klimt used real gold in some of his paintings. Specifically, Klimt applied gold leaf to his works. One of the early examples of this technique is found in Judith and the Head of Holofernes, which he painted in 1901. Find an assortment of Gustav Klimt art on 1stDibs.

Can you use oil paint on wood?

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.

Did Dali use oil paint?

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.

How can you tell how old an oil painting is?

To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.

Where is the largest oil painting in the world?

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.

Is it necessary to varnish oil paintings?

Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.

What makes an oil painting valuable?

A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a lithograph and an oil painting?

The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.

Does sunlight affect oil paintings?

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.

How can I tell if an oil painting is real?

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.

How do you know if an oil painting is valuable?

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.

How much are oil paintings worth?

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How much do oil paintings cost?

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

How do I find an artist of oil paintings?

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.

How do I find the artist of an oil painting?

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.

Gustav Oil Paintings

Belgium Landscape Oil

German 19th Century Oil

Gustav RehbergerOrchestra, Large Abstract Painting by Gustav Rehberger 1971, 1971

$15,000

Orchestra, Large Abstract Painting by Gustav Rehberger 1971

By Gustav Rehberger

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Gustav Rehberger, American (1910 - 1995) Title: Orchestra Year: 1971 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed Size: 48 x 96 in. (121.92 x 243.84 cm)

Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gustav SchrödterLate 19th Century Neoclassical Maiden with Rose Wreath Oil, Gustav Schrödter

$2,853

Late 19th Century Neoclassical Maiden with Rose Wreath Oil, Gustav Schrödter

Located in Berlin, DE

Gustav Schrödter (German, 1855–1908) was known for his mastery of academic figure painting and narrative genre scenes.

Category

19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Austrian Painting Portrait Of lady oil on canvas Signed Gustav Klimt Framed Art

$7,200Sale Price|20% Off

Austrian Painting Portrait Of lady oil on canvas Signed Gustav Klimt Framed Art

By (after) Gustav Klimt

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Austrian Painting Portrait Of lady oil on canvas Signed Gustav Klimt Framed Art.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Gustav GehlinEvening Glow by Swedish Artist Gustav Andreas Gehlin, c. 1930

$2,510

Evening Glow by Swedish Artist Gustav Andreas Gehlin

Located in Stockholm, SE

Evening Glow by Gustav Andreas Gehlin This exquisite oil painting, "Evening Glow," is a captivating work by the Swedish artist and photographer Gustav Andreas Gehlin.

Category

Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gustav BauernfeindThe Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem by Gustav Bauernfeind, 1880

$478,664

The Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem by Gustav Bauernfeind

Located in London, GB

Views of Jerusalem, Jaffa and Damascus form the core of Gustav Bauernfeind’s work. Born in Sulz am Neckar in 1848, he studied architecture at the Polytechnic School in Stuttgart and ...

Category

1880s Other Art Style Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Winter Night Landscape Oil on Canvas by A. Gustav Schweitzer

$5,592

Winter Night Landscape Oil on Canvas by A. Gustav Schweitzer

By Adolf Gustav Schweitzer

Located in Vo', Veneto

The atmosphere is silent and suspended, conveyed through the dialogue between nocturnal light, the snowy landscape, and a human presence reduced to a secondary narrative element. Ad...

Category

Antique 1880s German Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Gustav Waldemar Leufstedt1907 American-Sweden Artist Gustav W. Leufstedt 1867-1909 antique landscape Art, 1907

$1,800Sale Price|20% Off

1907 American-Sweden Artist Gustav W. Leufstedt 1867-1909 antique landscape Art

Located in Palm Coast, FL

This signed and dated 1907 oil on canvas by Gustav Waldemar Leufstedt (1867–1909) represents a refined example of early 20th century Swedish-American landscape painting.

Category

Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century Oil Painting Landscape Potsdam, Germany, Gustav Wagener

$1,620

19th Century Oil Painting Landscape Potsdam, Germany, Gustav Wagener

Located in Berlin, DE

19th century oil painting landscape Potsdam, Germany. Gustav Wagener.

Category

Antique 1830s Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Gustav Adolf Spangenberg19th Century Oil on Canvas Signed G. Spangerberg Interior Scene Painting, 1886, 1886

$22,827

19th Century Oil on Canvas Signed G. Spangerberg Interior Scene Painting, 1886

Located in Vicoforte, IT

A refined 19th-century interior scene. Oil on canvas, first canvas, painting signed G.

Category

1880s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Otto Theodore Gustav LingnerOtto Theodore Gustav Lingner, Oriental female nude, bride dancing with a Sword, 1908

Price Upon Request

Otto Theodore Gustav Lingner, Oriental female nude, bride dancing with a Sword

Located in Berlin, DE

In terms of style, this artwork is a prime example of the transition between the late 19th and early 20th centuries - combining elements of classicism with a modern, almost impressio...

Category

19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Hans Gustav BurkhardtAmerican Abstract Expressionist California Oil Canvas Painting Still Life 1937, circa 1937

$3,900

American Abstract Expressionist California Oil Canvas Painting Still Life 1937

By Hans Gustav Burkhardt

Located in Portland, OR

A good abstract expressionist oil on canvas still life, by the Swiss-American artist Hans Gustav Burkhardt (1901-1994), Los Angeles California, 1937.

Category

1930s Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gustav Adolf Appelbaum - 1893 Oil, Portrait of a Gentleman, 1893

$995

Gustav Adolf Appelbaum - 1893 Oil, Portrait of a Gentleman

Located in Corsham, GB

A finely painted portrait of a gentleman by German artist Gustav Adolf Appelbaum (1865–1912). Smartly attired in a brown suit, the sitter returns the viewer's gaze with an earnest ex...

Category

Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hans Gustav Burkhardt Mid Century 1969 Signed Abstract Original Oil Painting

$3,895

Hans Gustav Burkhardt Mid Century 1969 Signed Abstract Original Oil Painting

By Hans Burkhardt

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Hans Gustav Burkhardt Mid Century 1969 Signed Abstract Original Oil Painting This painting measures: 16.75 wide x 1.25 deep x 14.75 inches high We take our photos in a controlled l...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Gustav Likan 1"Girls and a Parrot" Fauvist Figurative Painting

$1,500

"Girls and a Parrot" Fauvist Figurative Painting

By Gustav Likan 1

Located in Austin, TX

By Gustav Likan 13" x 16" Pastel on Paper

Category

20th Century Fauvist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Archival Paper

Gustav PynaertMid Century Belgium in Spring Landscape, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 1950, 1950

$1,180Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Belgium in Spring Landscape, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 1950

By Gustav Pynaert

Located in Soquel, CA

Gorgeous mid-century Belgian landscape by Gustav Pynaert (Belgium, 1900-1968), c.1950. This piece showcases mature trees and a flowering tree in bloom alongside the river, using loos...

Category

1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board

Gustav Eyer - Early 20th Century Oil, Lovers in an Alpine Landscape, 20th Century

$1,450

Gustav Eyer - Early 20th Century Oil, Lovers in an Alpine Landscape

Located in Corsham, GB

A young couple converse whilst seated on a grassy knoll as a herd of goats grazes nearby in this bucolic alpine landscape by Gustav Eyer (1887-1946). A distant lakeside town nestles ...

Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Kyrylo Bondarenko"Gustav Klimt beach", 2023

$1,990

"Gustav Klimt beach"

By Kyrylo Bondarenko

Located in Edinburgh, GB

In this painting, I delved deeply into the interplay of expression and surrealism. The fiery palette and swirling forms symbolize a riot of emotions and thoughts that transcend the t...

Category

2010s Expressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Hans Gustav BurkhardtBurkhardt Abstract Oil On Canvas, 1968

$28,800

Burkhardt Abstract Oil On Canvas

By Hans Gustav Burkhardt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Framed abstract oil on canvas, signed and dated 1968 in the lower right corner. Canvas size 30"H x 25"W Gilt-wood frame.

Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Gustav Marx von Söhnen - Early 20th Century Oil, Boats by a Hallig, 20th Century

$995

Gustav Marx von Söhnen - Early 20th Century Oil, Boats by a Hallig

Located in Corsham, GB

Boats rest in a harbour beside a steep embankment in this serene impressionist scene by German artist Gustav Marx von Söhnen (1882-1960). The roofs of several humble cottages emerge ...

Category

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gustav Prucha (1875-1952) - Early 20th Century Oil, Dashing Through the Snow, 20th Century

$1,450

Gustav Prucha (1875-1952) - Early 20th Century Oil, Dashing Through the Snow

Located in Corsham, GB

A delightful winter scene by Gustav Prucha (1875-1952) depicting a couple travelling in a horse-drawn cart. Pink evening light casts a luminous glow across the snow, whilst a figure ...

Category

20th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gustav Julius GrünOil On Canvas, Art Nouveau XIX century Portrait Lady With Oval Frame, ca 1890

$14,723

Oil On Canvas, Art Nouveau XIX century Portrait Lady With Oval Frame

Located in Gavere, BE

All sett in a superb oval period frame, in good condition, the painting has been relined. Additional info: Title: Art Nouveau portrait of a Lady Style: Art Nouveau painting Medium...

Category

1880s Jugendstil Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Gustav Prucha (1875-1952) - Framed Mid 20th Century Oil, Maid with Two Cattle, 20th Century

$850

Gustav Prucha (1875-1952) - Framed Mid 20th Century Oil, Maid with Two Cattle

Located in Corsham, GB

Mid 20th century, oil on canvas. Maid with Two Cattle in front of a Farmhouse. Presented in an ornate gilt and swept frame with shell and acanthus ornamentation at the corners. Signe...

Category

20th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Valentin SkribinsPortrait of a Woman After Gustav Klimt, Oil on Linen, Signed, Circa 2000s, 200s

$1,650

Portrait of a Woman After Gustav Klimt, Oil on Linen, Signed, Circa 2000s

Located in Soquel, CA

Portrait of a Woman After Gustav Klimt Finely detail oil on linen of a serene young woman stylized after Gustav Klimt by Valentin Skribins (Russian/French, B-1955).

Category

Early 2000s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

Gustav Kohler Oil on Board Portrait of a Lady

$4,700

Gustav Kohler Oil on Board Portrait of a Lady

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Gustav KOHLER (1859-1932) Oil on Board Portrait of A Lady Signed upper left Gustav Kohler Size without frame: 8 x 6 in. (20.32 x 15.24 cm.) Size with frame: 18.25 x 16.5 in....

Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Vera BarnettThree Ages of Woman (after Gustav Klimt), 2009

$9,000

Three Ages of Woman (after Gustav Klimt)

By Vera Barnett

Located in Dallas, TX

Vera Barnett has taken on a range of themes in her works, producing multiple series of paintings inspired by phobias, famous artworks, or most recently the written word in her exhibi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Gustav Likan 1"Portrait of Barbara", 1982

$3,800

"Portrait of Barbara"

By Gustav Likan 1

Located in Austin, TX

By Gustav Likan The only known portrait of Gustav Likan's wife Barbara. 16" x 9.25" Oil on Canvas Framed Size: 22" x 15" 1982

Category

1980s Fauvist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th c. After Gustav Laeverenz Framed Oil on Canvas - Mother Bathing Children

$1,700

19th c. After Gustav Laeverenz Framed Oil on Canvas - Mother Bathing Children

Located in Morristown, NJ

After Gustav Laeverenz (German, 1851-1909), oil on canvas.

Category

Antique 1870s French Belle Époque Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Gustav PynaertBelgian Landscape, c.1960

$935

Belgian Landscape

By Gustav Pynaert

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "Belgian Landscape" c.1960 is an oil painting on canvas board by Belgian artist Gustav Pynaert, 1900-1968.

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gustav VermehrenThe rest, 1911

$16,549

The rest

Located in BELEYMAS, FR

Gustav VERMEHREN (Copenhagen 1863 – Copenhagen 1931) Rest Oil on canvas H. 72 cm; W. 79 cm Signed lower right and dated 1911 (twice) Exhibition: 1963, Foreningen for National Kunst ...

Category

1910s French School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gustav HessingLandscape with Houses, 1940

$19,403

Landscape with Houses

Located in Wien, 9

Gustav Hessing was born on 20 January 1909 in Czernowitz (then Austria-Hungary, today Ukraine) and died on 8 January 1981 in Vienna. He is considered one of the important Austrian pa...

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gustav Likan 1Lounging Couple Pastel Figurative Scene

$2,500

Lounging Couple Pastel Figurative Scene

By Gustav Likan 1

Located in Austin, TX

By Gustav Likan 12.5" x 15.5" Pastel on Paper

Category

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel

Gustav BolinSpring, 1970

$15,000

Spring

By Gustav Bolin

Located in Austin, TX

Waterline Fine Art, Austin, TX is pleased to present the following work: Oil on canvas. Signed and dated lower right. 35 x 45.5 in. 36.5 x 47 in. (framed) Custom framed in a solid...

Category

1970s French School Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gustav BolinCampagne Contre Jour, Antibes, 1965

$18,000

Campagne Contre Jour, Antibes

By Gustav Bolin

Located in Austin, TX

Waterline Fine Art, Austin, TX is pleased to present the following work: Oil on canvas. Signed and dated lower right; signed, dated, and titled verso. 38.25 x 51.25 in. 39.75 x 52....

Category

1960s French School Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gustav MichelsonPygmalion Story illustration

$5,900

Pygmalion Story illustration

By Gustav Michelson

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Medium: Oil on Two Boards Dimensions: 17.75" x 13.50" (Each) Signature: Signed Lower Left Pygmalion story illustration, image of cast of characters on an English street.

Category

Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Gustav Magyar-Mannheimer'Winter', Académie Julian, Budapest Nemzeti Szalon, Műcsarno, Ex. Ernst Museum, Circa 1900

$8,500

'Winter', Académie Julian, Budapest Nemzeti Szalon, Műcsarno, Ex. Ernst Museum

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Signed lower right, 'Magyar-Mannheimer' for Gustav Magyar-Mannheimer (Hungarian, 1859-1937) and painted circa 1900. Exhibited: Ernst Museum, Budapest (from label, verso) Provenance: ...

Category

Early 1900s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gustave DavidTasting the Soup: a work on paper by 19th century British artist Gustav David

$1,320

Tasting the Soup: a work on paper by 19th century British artist Gustav David

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Gustave David (British, 1824-1891) Tasting the Soup Oil on paper, mounted; 9 1/2 x 7 inches Signed at lower left: "G. David" Inscribed on verso: "GUSTAVE DAVID 1824-1891"

Category

Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil

Thomas MoranThomas Moran Chromolithograph Print 1893 of the Grand Canyon Signed, 1893

$9,587Sale Price|30% Off

Thomas Moran Chromolithograph Print 1893 of the Grand Canyon Signed

By Thomas Moran

Located in Rome, IT

Created by Gustav Buek from an original oil painting made in 1892 by Thomas Moran.

Category

Late 19th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Thomas MoranThomas Moran Chromolithograph Print 1893 of the Grand Canyon, 1893

$10,957Sale Price|20% Off

Thomas Moran Chromolithograph Print 1893 of the Grand Canyon

By Thomas Moran

Located in Rome, IT

Created by Gustav Buek from an original oil painting made in 1892 by Thomas Moran.

Category

Late 19th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Thomas Moran The Grand Canyon of the Colorado Chromolithograph Print 1893

$7,304Sale Price|46% Off

Thomas Moran The Grand Canyon of the Colorado Chromolithograph Print 1893

By Thomas Moran

Located in Rome, IT

Created by Gustav Buek from an original oil painting made in 1892 by Thomas Moran.

Category

Antique 1890s American Prints

Materials

Paper

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19th Century Oil Painting Queen Louise of Prussia after Ludwig Richter

Unavailable

H 45.28 in W 31.5 in D 3.15 in

19th Century Oil Painting Queen Louise of Prussia after Ludwig Richter

By Gustav Richter

Located in Osnabrück, DE

The Queen of Prussia / Germany should have been the most beautiful after the general narratives! She lives from 1776-1810! She negotiated as a woman with Napoleon Bonaparte for the f...

Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Paintings

Materials

Canvas

louise crandelleye of gustav, 2010

Unavailable

H 20 in W 20 in

eye of gustav

By louise crandell

Located in Shelter Island, NY

Materials

Oil, Linen

German 19th Century Original Oil on Canvas by Gustav Konrad Sus

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H 29.5 in W 23.75 in D 3 in

German 19th Century Original Oil on Canvas by Gustav Konrad Sus

Located in Wells, ME

Surrounding the roosters are chickens, chicks and other birds ignoring the dispute and getting on with life. Gustav Konrad Sus (1823-18810) was well known for his genre paintings and...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Romantic Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Art Deco Nymph and Satyr Oil on Canvas by Gustav Penzyna

Unavailable

H 51 in W 37 in D 3 in

Art Deco Nymph and Satyr Oil on Canvas by Gustav Penzyna

By Gustave Penzyna

Located in Houston, TX

Fantasy oil on canvas of a Nymph and Satyr signed lower right G.(ustav) Penzyna. Penzyna handcrafted the Art Deco frames to surround his art. The reclining nude and satyr are in a dr...

Category

Early 20th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Gustav WolfDaughter of the Artist, portrait by Gustave Wolff (1863-1935, German/American), 19th Century

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H 16 in W 12 in

Daughter of the Artist, portrait by Gustave Wolff (1863-1935, German/American)

By Gustav Wolf

Located in New York, NY

Portrait of the artist's daughter by German American Impressionist, Gustave Wolff Gustave Wolff (1863-1935) Daughter of the Artist Oil on canvas board 16 x 12 inches Signed lower ri...

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19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hans Gustav BurkhardtChildren's Washday, 1950

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H 14.25 in W 25 in

Children's Washday

By Hans Gustav Burkhardt

Located in New York, NY

Signed and dated lower right: "H. Burkhardt 50"
Titled on stretcher verso: "CHILDREN'S WASHDAY"

Category

1940s Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Gustav Muss-ArnoltCoursing Greyhounds

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Coursing Greyhounds

By Gustav Muss-Arnolt

Located in New York, NY

Gustav Muss-Arnoldt, attributed (American, 1864-1927) Coursing Greyhounds Oil on canvas, 20 x 16 inches Framed: 25 1/4 x 22 inches

Category

Early 20th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gustav VermehrenGustav Vermehren, Landscape With Older Couple, Oil Painting, c. 1910

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H 23 in W 26 in

Gustav Vermehren, Landscape With Older Couple, Oil Painting

Located in Cheltenham, GB

This early 20th-century oil painting by Danish artist Gustav Vermehren (1863-1931) depicts an older couple conversing on a countryside track.

Category

1910s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gustav VermehrenGustav Vermehren, Cottage Interior With Open Door, Antique Oil Painting, 1912

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H 21.5 in W 20.5 in

Gustav Vermehren, Cottage Interior With Open Door, Antique Oil Painting

Located in Cheltenham, GB

This early 20th-century oil painting by Danish artist Gustav Vermehren (1863-1931) depicts a rustic cottage interior with an open door and cupboard.

Category

1910s Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Painting Oil on Canvas Landscape High Mountains Gustav Barbarini Vienna, 1880

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H 31.49 in W 24.99 in D 1.96 in

Painting Oil on Canvas Landscape High Mountains Gustav Barbarini Vienna, 1880

By Gustav Barberini

Located in Vienna, AT

Oil on canvas: Landscape Picture "Brook In High Mountains" Signed: Gustav Barbarini (1840-1909), son of Austrian landscape painter Franz Barbarini (1804-1873).

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Other Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Gustav BehreGustav Behre (1903-1973) - Oil, Rhine landscape With the Loreley, Unknown

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H 26.97 in

Gustav Behre (1903-1973) - Oil, Rhine landscape With the Loreley

Located in Corsham, GB

A delightful view of the Upper Middle rhine river in Germany with the Loreley rock. Local folklore tells the story of a young woman who, after being scorned by love, fell to her deat...

Category

Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gustav Likan 1Vintage Modernist Tropical Harbor View by Gustav Likan, 1962

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H 18 in W 20 in D 2 in

Vintage Modernist Tropical Harbor View by Gustav Likan

By Gustav Likan 1

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage modernist tropical harbor view by Gustav Likan (1912 - 1998). Pastel on paper, circa 1962. Signed. Displayed in a giltwood frame. Image, 16"L x 13"H, overall 20"L x 18"H.

Category

1960s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Pastel

Oil painting attributed to Gustav Dore

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H 36 in W 47.5 in

Oil painting attributed to Gustav Dore

Located in Long Island City, NY

Oil painting titled " Dante, Virgil & The Neirids" attributed to Gustav Dore.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Gustav Adolf FahleSwedish Mid Century impressionist oil painting "Norrkoping Harbour Sweden", 1955

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H 19.3 in W 22.84 in D 2.37 in

Swedish Mid Century impressionist oil painting "Norrkoping Harbour Sweden"

Located in Cirencester, GB

ARTIST: Gustav Adolf Fahle (1906-1989) Swedish TITLE: "Norrkoping Harbour Sweden" SIGNED: lower right and dated 1955 MEDIUM: oil on board SIZE: 58cm x 49cm inc frame CONDITION: exc...

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gustav Adolf KuntzGustav Adolf Kuntz (After), Greetings From The World / The Nun Of Monza, c. 1910

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H 30 in W 19 in

Gustav Adolf Kuntz (After), Greetings From The World / The Nun Of Monza

Located in Cheltenham, GB

This early 20th-century German oil painting depicts the ‘Nun of Monza’, Sister Virginia Maria, staring longingly through a cell window while in prayer.

Category

1910s Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Gustav Magnussen Oil on Canvas

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H 22.5 in W 28.25 in

Gustav Magnussen Oil on Canvas

Located in San Francisco, CA

Gustav Magnussen (1868 - 1944) oil on canvas of a California canyon scene in original period frame. Magnussen worked and lived mainly in Southern California. His works rarely come ...

Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Wood, Canvas

Gustav Adolf Engelhardt (1892-1937) - Framed Oil, Valley Crossing, Early 20th Century

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H 25.6 in W 30.12 in

Gustav Adolf Engelhardt (1892-1937) - Framed Oil, Valley Crossing

Located in Corsham, GB

This serene landscape painting by Gustav Adolf Engelhardt (1892-1937) captures a rural landscape with a stone bridge arching over a river, flanked by rolling hills and cottages. The ...

Category

Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Early 20th Century Original Danish Oil Canvas Painting of Monkeys

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H 39.5 in W 35 in D 1.5 in

Early 20th Century Original Danish Oil Canvas Painting of Monkeys

By Carl Gustav Herslev

Located in Atlanta, GA

An original oil on canvas painting depicting various species of monkeys by Danish artist / architect Carl Gustav Herslev (born in Copenhagen in 1901 and died in 1960).

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Paintings

Materials

Wood, Canvas

Gustav Rienäcker (1861-1935) - Framed 1897 Oil, Portrait of a Gentleman, 1897

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H 18.71 in W 16.54 in D 1.58 in

Gustav Rienäcker (1861-1935) - Framed 1897 Oil, Portrait of a Gentleman

Located in Corsham, GB

A masterfully executed portrait of a distinguished gentleman by the German portrait painter Gustav Rienäcker (1861-1935). The sitter returns the viewer's gaze with a serious expressi...

Category

Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gustav BolinAu Café, Hommage à de Stael , Large Mid 20th Century Oil on Canvas., 1950

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H 32.68 in W 40.16 in D 0.99 in

Au Café, Hommage à de Stael , Large Mid 20th Century Oil on Canvas.

By Gustav Bolin

Located in Cotignac, FR

Large mid-20th century oil on canvas of a cafè scene by Swedish artist Gustav Bolin, signed and dated bottom left.

Category

Mid-20th Century Color-Field Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Paul Gustave FischerBathers - Nude Figures in Landscape Oil by Paul Gustav Fischer, 1910

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H 24 in W 30 in

Bathers - Nude Figures in Landscape Oil by Paul Gustav Fischer

By Paul Gustave Fischer

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Signed and dated oil on canvas nudes in seascape by Danish realist painter Paul Gustav Fischer.

Category

1920s Realist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Gustav Schmidt - German Mid 19th Century Oil, Idyll in the Stable, Unknown

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H 23.63 in W 27.17 in

Gustav Schmidt - German Mid 19th Century Oil, Idyll in the Stable

Located in Corsham, GB

This intimate genre scene depicts a young child in a full red skirt offering a surprising treat to a white horse. Much to the horse's disbelief, a farm dog can be seen creeping from ...

Category

Mid-19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Paul Gustave FischerShowtime! - Realist Oil, Figure Dancing in Interior by Paul Gustav Fischer, 1910

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H 23 in W 17.5 in

Showtime! - Realist Oil, Figure Dancing in Interior by Paul Gustav Fischer

By Paul Gustave Fischer

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

A simply beautiful oil on panel by Danish realist painter Paul Gustav Fischer.

Category

1910s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Original Oil on Canvas Painting of Two Collies by G.A. Clemens Signed Dated 1915

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H 24 in W 2.5 in D 32.5 in

Original Oil on Canvas Painting of Two Collies by G.A. Clemens Signed Dated 1915

By Gustav Adolf Clemens

Located in Round Top, TX

Original oil on canvas painting; portrait of two collies by G. A. Clemens. Signed and dated G. A. C. 1915. Condition: Canvas may benefit from light surface cleaning. Crackles an...

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Gustav Svensson (1893-1957) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Daffodils and Tulips, 20th Century

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H 28.35 in W 22.05 in

Gustav Svensson (1893-1957) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Daffodils and Tulips

Located in Corsham, GB

A charming Swedish School oil study depicting a handful of spring flowers carefully placed in a porcelain vase. An apple sits to the lower left of the composition for scale. Signed t...

Category

20th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gustav-Adolf Johansson (1912-2011) - Framed Oil, Still Life in the Study, Unknown

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H 21.86 in W 20.48 in

Gustav-Adolf Johansson (1912-2011) - Framed Oil, Still Life in the Study

Located in Corsham, GB

Still life by Gustav-Adolf Johansson. Signed to the lower left. Dated, 1942. Presented in a handsome wooden frame. Labelled verso. On canvas on stretchers.

Category

Mid-20th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century Oil on Canvas of Gustav II of Sweden

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H 38.5 in W 31 in D 1 in

19th Century Oil on Canvas of Gustav II of Sweden

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Here we offer a good quality decorative painting of Gustav Adolf II. He reigned between 1611-1632 And Famously Died At The Battle Of Lutzen In 1632. According To The Inscription ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Paintings

Oil on Canvas "Lying on The beach" by Gustav Bolin

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H 24 in W 29 in D 1 in

Oil on Canvas "Lying on The beach" by Gustav Bolin

Located in Montreal, QC

Gustav Bolin's family, which was of Russian origins, settled in France in 1921. At age 18, Gustav was part of Emile Othon Friesz 's courses at the Academy de la Grande Chaumière. Whe...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Paul Gustav Fischer '1860-1934', Denmark, Oil on Canvas, "The letter"

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H 32.29 in W 25.6 in D 1.19 in

Paul Gustav Fischer '1860-1934', Denmark, Oil on Canvas, "The letter"

Located in København, Copenhagen

Paul Gustav Fischer (1860-1934), Denmark. Oil on canvas. "The letter". Classic Fischer motif with a young woman in white dress reading a letter, standing in a nice living room. E...

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Gustav PopeZenobia Prepared for the Triumph of Aurelian, 1881

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H 30 in W 25 in

Zenobia Prepared for the Triumph of Aurelian

By Gustav Pope

Located in London, GB

Gustav Pope 1831 - 1910 Zenobia Prepared for the Triumph of Aurelian Oil on canvas, signed and dated 1881 Image size: 30 x 25 inches Original Watts frame Exhibited at th...

Category

19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Madonna Mother & Child Mosaic Painting by Olav Mathiesen, Oil on Canvas, 1963

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H 27 in W 22 in D 1.75 in

Madonna Mother & Child Mosaic Painting by Olav Mathiesen, Oil on Canvas, 1963

By Olav S. Mathiesen, (after) Gustav Klimt

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Beautifully colored and detailed 1960s oil on canvas painting "To Save Succeeding Generations" by Danish artist Olav Mathiesen. The painting was made to undulate as the image demande...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Gustav Likan 1Orchids in the Jungle

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H 30 in W 24 in

Orchids in the Jungle

By Gustav Likan 1

Located in Austin, TX

"Orchids in the Jungle" Artist: Gustav Likan Medium: Oil on Canvas Size: 30" x 24" Framed

Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gustav Likan 1"Gathering Place" Impressionist Figurative Abstract, 1961

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H 22 in W 26 in D 2 in

"Gathering Place" Impressionist Figurative Abstract

By Gustav Likan 1

Located in Houston, TX

Oil Painting of a group of abstract figures titled "Gathering Place" by artist Gustav Likan, circa 1961.

Category

20th Century Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gustav SeyfferthThe New World

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H 19.69 in W 23.63 in

The New World

Located in Gent, VOV

The New World - Gustav Seyfferth (act.1868-1876) The New World (Signed, lower right) Provenance : Galerie Berko. Painter of genre scenes. Gustav Seyfferth was, from 1868, a pupil of...

Category

1870s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gustav BolinNormandie, pommier en fleurs, ca. 1960

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H 51.5 in W 64 in

Normandie, pommier en fleurs

By Gustav Bolin

Located in Austin, TX

Oil on canvas. Signed lower left, signed and titled verso. 51.5 x 64 inches 52.25 x 64.75 inches (framed) Custom framed in a solid maple floater. Born in Stockholm in 1920 to a di...

Category

1960s French School Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Early 20th Century Oil on Canvas Owl & Birds of Paradise by Gustav Penzyna

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H 34.26 in W 40.95 in D 1.97 in

Early 20th Century Oil on Canvas Owl & Birds of Paradise by Gustav Penzyna

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Invigorating Oil on Canvas by Gustav Penzyna. Birds of paradise in a Tree with a long eared owl. Gustav Penzyna 1882 - 1938 Born to Polish Parents in what was the Russian Empire, he ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Paul Gustave FischerAn Evening at the Royal Theatre by Paul Gustav Fischer, 1887-88

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An Evening at the Royal Theatre by Paul Gustav Fischer

By Paul Gustave Fischer

Located in New Orleans, LA

Paul Gustav Fischer 1860-1934 • Danish An Evening at the Royal Theatre, Copenhagen Signed and dated “Paul Fischer 1887-88” (lower right) Oil on canvas A beautifully detailed com...

Category

19th Century Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Oil on Canvas Interior with Girl, Signed/dated Robert Gustav Otto Panitzsch 1931

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H 21.25 in W 25.25 in D 2.5 in

Oil on Canvas Interior with Girl, Signed/dated Robert Gustav Otto Panitzsch 1931

Located in Round Top, TX

Original oil on canvas painting of living room interior with a girl.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

George Adomeit"Bend Along the Chagrin" George Gustav Adomeit (American 1898-1952), 1930's

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H 21 in W 25 in D 2.5 in

"Bend Along the Chagrin" George Gustav Adomeit (American 1898-1952)

By George Adomeit

Located in SANTA FE, NM

“Bend Along the Chagrin” George Gustav Adomeit (American 1879-1964) circa 1930's Oil on canvas board 16 x 20 inches A major painter of American scene subjects, George Adomeit was ...

Category

1930s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Gustav Magyar Mannheimer G. Mannheimer – Hungarian Impressionist in Paris, Woman with Hat and Parasol

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H 12.01 in W 9.73 in

G. Mannheimer – Hungarian Impressionist in Paris, Woman with Hat and Parasol

Located in Firenze, IT

Late 19th century, Impressionist period Oil on wooden panel Dimensions: 16.3 × 10.8 cm Framed dimensions: 30.5 × 24.7 cm Gustav Magyar Mannheimer was a Hungarian painter active betw...

Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Gustav TauschinskyTrübau - Original Oil Painting by Gustav Tauschinsky - Mid 20th Century, Mid 20th Century

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H 27.17 in W 38.59 in D 0.08 in

Trübau - Original Oil Painting by Gustav Tauschinsky - Mid 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Trübau is an original modern artwork realized in the half of 20th Century by Gustav Tauschinsky (1888-1978). Mixed colored oil on canvas. Hand signed on the lower right margin Sig...

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Eugen Gustav DuckerEugen Gustav Ducker - ORIGINAL DUSSELDORF SCHOOL Antique German oil painting, 1905

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H 17.33 in W 22.84 in D 1.97 in

Eugen Gustav Ducker - ORIGINAL DUSSELDORF SCHOOL Antique German oil painting

Located in Cirencester, GB

Artist: Eugen Gustav Ducker (1841-1916) German Title: "Herder And Cattle At Sunset" Signed: lower right Size: 58cm x 44cm inc frame Medium: Oil on board Comment: Important German Ba...

Category

Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gustav Adolf GauppView of the Bergsee - Original Oil Painting by Gustav Adolf Gaupp - 1889, 1889

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H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 0.04 in

View of the Bergsee - Original Oil Painting by Gustav Adolf Gaupp - 1889

Located in Roma, IT

View of the Bergsee is an original modern artwork realized by Gustav Adolf Gaupp (German, 1844–1918) in 1889 Mixed colored oil on canvas. The artwork depicts an idyllic landscape w...

Category

1880s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gustav Likan 1Gustav Likan Pears and Grapes 1964, 1964

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H 14 in W 20 in D 2 in

Gustav Likan Pears and Grapes 1964

By Gustav Likan 1

Located in Austin, TX

GUSTAV LIKAN (1912 – 1998) Title: Pears and Grapes Medium: oil on canvas Measurements: 14" x 20" Signature: signed LR, Likan ‘64 Framing: Framed

Category

1960s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gustav LorinczAntique Dog Painting; Cavalier King Charles Gustav Lorincz (Austrian, 1855-1931), Circa 1900

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H 11.25 in W 13.75 in D 2.5 in

Antique Dog Painting; Cavalier King Charles Gustav Lorincz (Austrian, 1855-1931)

Located in SANTA FE, NM

Antique Dog Painting of a Cavalier King Charles Gustav Lorincz (Austrian, 1855-1931) Oil on panel, signed 9 1/4 x 6 3/4 (13 3/4 x 11 1/4 frame) inches Gustav Lorincz was a noted...

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Early 1900s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gustav VermehrenGustav Vermehren, Coastal View With Beach, 1907

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H 26.5 in W 31.5 in

Gustav Vermehren, Coastal View With Beach

Located in Cheltenham, GB

This early 20th-century oil painting by Danish artist Gustav Vermehren (1863-1931) depicts a coastal view with substantial rocks, beach and pools.

Category

Early 1900s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gustav Muss-ArnoltGustav Muss-Arnolt 1891 Thoroughbred "Magnetic", 1891

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H 18 in W 26 in

Gustav Muss-Arnolt 1891 Thoroughbred "Magnetic"

By Gustav Muss-Arnolt

Located in San Francisco, CA

Gustav Muss-Arnolt: 1858-1927. Well listed American artist known for his animal portraits. He has auction records over $51,000. I was told that this horse named Magnetic was owned by...

Category

1890s Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gustav PruchaWinter landscape oil painting of a horse and sleigh, C1910

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H 20.25 in W 26.5 in D 2.5 in

Winter landscape oil painting of a horse and sleigh

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

Gustav Prucha Austrian, (1875-1952) The Sleigh Ride Oil on panel, signed Image size: 14.25 inches x 20.5 inches Size including frame: 20.25 inches x 26.5 inches Gustav Prucha was bo...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Gustav Adolf Schweitzer'Winter Silence - Düsseldorf 1894' by Gustav Adolf Schweitzer (1847 – 1914), 1894

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H 42.72 in W 32.09 in D 1.58 in

'Winter Silence - Düsseldorf 1894' by Gustav Adolf Schweitzer (1847 – 1914)

Located in Knokke, BE

Schweitzer Ddf. 1894' Medium: oil on canvas Dimensions: image size 103 x 75 cm; frame size 108,5 x 81,5 cm Biography: Gustav Adolf Schweitzer was born on 19 April 1847 in Dessau and...

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Late 19th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

(Follower of) Gustav KlimtWater Nymphs, Large Oil Painting on Canvas, c. 1970's

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H 39 in W 19.5 in D 1 in

Water Nymphs, Large Oil Painting on Canvas

By (Follower of) Gustav Klimt

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Water Nymphs follower of Gustave Klimt (Austrian, 1862-1918) oil painting on canvas, unframed 39 x 19.5 inches Fine quality large scale oil painting very much in the style of the fa...

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gustav Konrad SusAntique Baby Chick "Just Hatched", Original Farm/Barnyard Signed Oil Painting, 1860

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H 17 in W 20 in D 3 in

Antique Baby Chick "Just Hatched", Original Farm/Barnyard Signed Oil Painting

By Gustav Konrad Sus

Located in Buffalo, NY

Realist view of newly hatched chicks by Gustav Konrad Sus (1823 - 1881). Oil on canvas, circa 1860. Signed. Displayed in a period giltwood frame. Image size, 10"L x 10"H.

Category

1860s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gustav Likan "Man with Top Hat" Abstract Warm-Toned Portrait Painting of Francisco Goya, Late 20th Century

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H 9.5 in W 7.625 in D 1.25 in

"Man with Top Hat" Abstract Warm-Toned Portrait Painting of Francisco Goya

Located in Houston, TX

Abstract portrait painting based off of the "Los Caprichos" (a set of 80 prints by Spanish artist Francisco Goya in 1797-1798). Signed by the artist in the bottom right corner and di...

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Stephen BaumanNils Gustav in Blue, 2017

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H 24 in W 24 in

Nils Gustav in Blue

By Stephen Bauman

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Painted from life, a man stands against a wall. On the wall hangs a polaroid, a mask, and a painters palette. Born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1980 Bauman's family soon after that rel...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Academic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Gustav Adolf Thomann (1874-1961) - Framed Oil, Cattle in an Alpine Meadow, Unknown

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H 31.89 in W 37.01 in

Gustav Adolf Thomann (1874-1961) - Framed Oil, Cattle in an Alpine Meadow

Located in Corsham, GB

A striking pastoral landscape by Swiss artist Gustav Adolf Thomann (1874-1961), depicting two Holstein bulls grazing at high altitude, their black and white coats contrasting beautif...

Category

Late 19th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Carl GrauerAudre Lorde (Gustav Klimt Inspired Figurative Painting of LGBTQ Icon, Framed), 2019

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H 41.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.5 in

Audre Lorde (Gustav Klimt Inspired Figurative Painting of LGBTQ Icon, Framed)

By Carl Grauer

Located in Hudson, NY

Portrait painting of LGBTQ icon, Audre Lorde Entitled: "Audre Lorde (Black, Lesbian, Mother, Warrior, Poet)" Painted by Carl Grauer in 2018 Oil and gold leaf on canvas 40 x 30 inches...

Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Oil on Canvas of Gustav ii Adolf of Sweden

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H 38.5 in W 31 in D 1 in

19th Century Oil on Canvas of Gustav ii Adolf of Sweden

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Here we offer a good quality decorative painting of Gustav Adolf II. He reigned between 1611-1632 and famously died at the battle of Lutzen in 1632. According to the inscription on...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Baroque Paintings

Gustav PynaertBelgian Landscape II, c.1960

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H 12.25 in W 15.5 in D 1.15 in

Belgian Landscape II

By Gustav Pynaert

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "Belgian Landscape" c.1960 is an oil painting on canvas board by Belgian artist Gustav Pynaert, 1900-1968.

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gustav PynaertBelgian Landscape III, c.1960

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H 12.25 in W 15.5 in D 1.15 in

Belgian Landscape III

By Gustav Pynaert

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "Belgian Landscape" c.1960 is an oil painting on canvas board by Belgian artist Gustav Pynaert, 1900-1968.

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gustav PruchaSchlittenfahrt A Little Drive, Winter Landscape with Sleigh, Figures and Rooster

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H 37 in W 33 in D 3 in

Schlittenfahrt A Little Drive, Winter Landscape with Sleigh, Figures and Rooster

Located in Doylestown, PA

A Little Drive, by Austrian painter Gustav Prucha, is a 27 x 22 inches, oil on canvas winter landscape of two women and a rooster, riding horse and sleigh through the snow.

Category

Early 20th Century Naturalistic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gustav PopeA young Pope, c.1880

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H 17 in W 14 in

A young Pope

By Gustav Pope

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

A striking image of a beautiful young girl in front of a red curtain. Simply stunning. Unlined original canvas and original frame. Signed lower right. Framed dimensions 21 inches wid...

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19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Millie Eva Wehn BaldwinFemale Oil Portrait Delicate Austria Romantic 1800s Vintage Woman Realism Signed, 1885

$24,300

H 36.5 in W 30.5 in

Female Oil Portrait Delicate Austria Romantic 1800s Vintage Woman Realism Signed

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Art: 30" x 24" Frame: 36.50" x 30.50" Oil on canvas signed and dated lower right.

Category

1880s Romantic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Alfred EmslieThe Rose Seller Oil Painting, Victorian Style, Framed, Circa 1890s, 1890

$4,000Sale Price|25% Off

H 32 in W 28 in D 3 in

The Rose Seller Oil Painting, Victorian Style, Framed, Circa 1890s

Located in St. Albans, GB

Alfred Edward Emslie A beautiful example of Arthur Emslie's work combining his renown ability for portraiture and genre. The soft tones of the background and dress contrasted with t...

Category

1890s Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hilding WernerNordic Landscape with Dramatic Clouds, Swedish Oil Painting, c. 1920

$3,994

H 18.51 in W 15.36 in

Nordic Landscape with Dramatic Clouds, Swedish Oil Painting

By Hilding Werner

Located in Stockholm, SE

Hilding Werner (1880–1944) Sweden Landscape with Cloud Formations inscribed and authenticated by the artist on the reverse: “Anstående målning (utkast) är utförd av Hilding Werner”...

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1920s Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Carl JohanssonCarl Johansson Ångermanland Landscape Oil on Panel 1938, 1938

$3,195

H 12.6 in W 21.66 in

Carl Johansson Ångermanland Landscape Oil on Panel 1938

By Carl Johansson

Located in Stockholm, SE

This landscape from 1938 depicts the countryside around Ramsele in Ångermanland, northern Sweden. A winding country road leads the viewer into the composition, passing open fields an...

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1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Otto LindbergLarge Post Impressionist Oil Painting Depicting A Swedish Lake at Dusk, 1931

$6,000

H 27.56 in W 45.28 in

Large Post Impressionist Oil Painting Depicting A Swedish Lake at Dusk

By Otto Lindberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

This landscape from 1931 is an outstanding example of Otto Lindberg's mature production. Painted most likely in the surroundings of his native Söderhamn, the composition captures the...

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1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Helmer OsslundHelmer Osslund Northern Swedish Landscape Oil Painting, Early 1900s

$5,592

H 10.83 in W 17.13 in

Helmer Osslund Northern Swedish Landscape Oil Painting

Located in Stockholm, SE

Helmer Osslund (1866–1938) Sweden Northern Swedish Landscape signed lower right Helmer Osslund oil on greaseproof paper laid down on panel unframed 17 × 33.5 cm (6.7 × 13.2 in) fra...

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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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(after) Gustav KlimtPORTRAIT OF ADELE BLOCH-BAUER plate, 1990

$710

H 8 in W 8 in

PORTRAIT OF ADELE BLOCH-BAUER plate

By (after) Gustav Klimt

Located in New York, NY

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1990s Art Deco Figurative Prints

Materials

Porcelain

Ulf WahlbergQuiet Landscape in Twilight, Signed and Dated Oil on Canvas, 1994

$1,450

H 18.51 in W 21.86 in D 0.79 in

Quiet Landscape in Twilight, Signed and Dated Oil on Canvas

Located in Stockholm, Stockholm

A quiet landscape in subdued shades of grey, blue, green and brown by artist Ulf Wahlberg (1938–2014), oil on canvas, signed and dated 1994. The motif is from at Vassbacken in Väster...

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1990s Modern Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Lee ChesneyA Large, Dynamic Abstract Expressionist Painting by Lee R. Chesney, circa 1960

$9,500

H 67 in W 49 in D 1.5 in

A Large, Dynamic Abstract Expressionist Painting by Lee R. Chesney

Located in Chicago, IL

This painting makes a bold statement! A large, dynamic and colorful Abstract Expressionist painting by notable Post-War artist, Lee R. Chesney (Am. 1920-2016). Executed in a palett...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Elfi SchuselkaAbstract Composition, Contemporary Oil on Canvas, Late 20th Century, Late 20th Century

$1,200

H 21.5 in W 28.5 in

Abstract Composition, Contemporary Oil on Canvas, Late 20th Century

By Elfi Schuselka

Located in Astoria, NY

Elfi Schuselka (Austrian, b. 1940), Abstract Composition, Oil on Canvas, apparently unsigned, unframed. 21.5" H x 28.5" W. Provenance: From the collection of the artist. Note: Schuse...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Carl JohanssonOriginal Oil Paining, A Landscape View, 1927, Most likely from Nordingrå, Sweden, 1927

$3,081

H 21.26 in W 27.56 in

Original Oil Paining, A Landscape View, 1927, Most likely from Nordingrå, Sweden

By Carl Johansson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Carl Johansson's painting from 1927, most likely depicting a view from Nordingrå, encapsulates the serene beauty of the northern Swedish landscape. Born in Härnösand, Johansson drew ...

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1920s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Charles Baker'Evening Glow', New York, Salmagundi, Brooklyn Art Association, Boston Art Club, 1891

$6,500

H 11 in W 20 in D 0.75 in

'Evening Glow', New York, Salmagundi, Brooklyn Art Association, Boston Art Club

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Signed lower left, 'Ch. Baker' for Charles Edward Baker (American, 1844-1906) and dated 1891. Displayed in a fine and period, carved gilt-wood frame. Framed dimensions: 16 H x 2 D ...

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1890s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Otto LindbergLarge Swedish Lake Landscape at Sunset by Otto Lindberg, 1934

$8,000

H 29.53 in W 53.15 in

Large Swedish Lake Landscape at Sunset by Otto Lindberg

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Located in Stockholm, SE

Otto Lindberg (1880–1955) Sweden Lake at Sunset, 1934 signed and dated lower right Otto Lindberg 1934 oil on canvas unframed 60 × 120 cm (23.6 × 47.2 in) framed 75 × 135 cm (29.5 ×...

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1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Vintage American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Large Oil Painting on Canvas, 1970

$995

H 24 in W 36 in D 2 in

Vintage American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Large Oil Painting on Canvas

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Measuring: 24 by 36 inches overall. Excellent condition, ready to hang ...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Anton GenbergAnton Genberg Swedish Landscape with Figure Oil Painting 1888, 1888

$3,424

H 14.97 in W 18.31 in

Anton Genberg Swedish Landscape with Figure Oil Painting 1888

By Anton Genberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

This intimate landscape from 1888 belongs to Anton Genberg’s early mature period and reveals the qualities that would later establish him as one of Sweden’s foremost painters of atmo...

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Gustav KlimtFulfilment Metallic Lithograph Poster, Late 20th Century, Unframed, Unknown

$120Sale Price|20% Off

H 16 in W 11 in

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By Gustav Klimt

Located in Chesterfield, MI

Poster. Measures 16 x 11 inches and is Unframed. Good/Fair Condition-signs of wear consistent with age and handling (please see secondary images for details).

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Late 20th Century Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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$1,850

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$43,942

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$2,853

H 13 in W 16.93 in

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Located in Stockholm, SE

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$4,337

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$7,989

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Located in Stockholm, SE

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How do I identify an oil painting?
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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.
Who is the father of oil painting?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
When was oil paint invented?
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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.
What is abstract oil painting?
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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.
How do you maintain oil paintings?
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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.

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Did Gustav Klimt use real gold in his paintings?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
Yes, Gustav Klimt used real gold in some of his paintings. Specifically, Klimt applied gold leaf to his works. One of the early examples of this technique is found in Judith and the Head of Holofernes, which he painted in 1901. Find an assortment of Gustav Klimt art on 1stDibs.
Can you use oil paint on wood?
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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.
Did Dali use oil paint?
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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.
How can you tell how old an oil painting is?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
Where is the largest oil painting in the world?
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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.
Is it necessary to varnish oil paintings?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
What makes an oil painting valuable?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a lithograph and an oil painting?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
Does sunlight affect oil paintings?
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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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How can I tell if an oil painting is real?
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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.
How do you know if an oil painting is valuable?
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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.
How much are oil paintings worth?
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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.
How much do oil paintings cost?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
How do I find an artist of oil paintings?
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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.
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.

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