oil paintings

noun

plural of oil painting
as in paintings
a picture created with oil paint hung a beautiful oil painting of the bay on the living room wall

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Recent Examples of oil paintings 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 The memories, artwork, belly laughter, handmade jewelry, oil paintings, sculptures, costumes, and all around joie de vivre live on. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 15 June 2026 The memories, artwork, belly laughter, handmade jewelry, oil paintings, sculptures, costumes and all around joie de vivre live on. — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 Spielberg even has one of her oil paintings hanging in his office. — Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026 The Daniel Merriam Gallery (also known as Bubble Street Gallery) is famous for its surrealist works, while Galerie Elektra showcases oil paintings and sculptures from artists worldwide. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026 The club’s iconic lunette windows (as seen on Paramount+ series, Landman) offer unique city views, with oil paintings and floor-to-ceiling wood-paneling dialing up the charm. — Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oil paintings
  1. paintings
  2. canvases
Noun
  • Sotheby’s New York sold selections of his Old Master paintings, sculpture and English furniture last year for $21 million, nearly doubling the low estimate on the collection.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 July 2026
  • For the first time, the fair will also host the First Peoples’ Art Showcase, which will display basketwork, paintings, and clothes made by members of indigenous tribes including the Karuk, Cupeño and Yurok tribes.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of paintings
Noun
  • Angel art connects with Oprah and Maria Schriver As interest in her work grew, Neilson expanded beyond painting canvases.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
  • The waterproof canvases are mounted on wood, available in six sizes and 16 designs ranging from botanical themes to nautical imagery.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
Definition of canvases

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“Oil paintings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oil%20paintings. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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