Originals in this selection, Oil on canvas, Graphic, illustrative and typographic, 1,000 to 2,000 euro.
Poster with a painted skin
Oil gives graphic painting a surprising depth: fields look velvety, outline and lettering stand rich on top. Graphic and typographic oil on canvas paintings for sale between 1,000 and 2,000 euro are for those who want to combine poster aesthetics with painting tradition.
Where print is smooth, oil has skin: you see the brush that fills a field and little irregularities at the edges of the letters. That handwriting turns graphic motifs into a painting. Dark tones look deep, light fields soft and slightly grainy.
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Line and light
With side light, the relief effect of the edges comes forward. Matte varnish dampens reflections, glossy varnish intensifies color. Which one pleases depends on the room: in bright rooms a matte finish is more pleasant.
Time and condition
Oil needs months to cure. Ask about age and varnish and look out for cracks along edges and lettering. Thin contours crack first when paint dries too quickly. Dust is removed with a soft brush, and a frame protects the corners.