oil painting
noun
1
a
: the act or art of painting in oil colors
b
: a picture painted in oils
2
: painting that uses pigments originally ground in oil
Synonyms of oil painting
Examples of oil painting in a Sentence
He studied oil painting in college.
A large oil painting hangs above the mantel.
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Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
Some of the art at the festival also featured a connection to the Philadelphia area, including oil paintings created by Jean Broden.
—
Raymond Strickland,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Normally, Testa prefers canvas for her oil paintings.
—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
La Duna Gallery features oil paintings and glass mosaics by owners John and Dana Maher.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
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“Oil painting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oil%20painting. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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