Sam Francis

Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

What is Oil on Board?

What is Oil on Board?

Oil on board is a painting technique where oil paint is applied to either wood panels that have been sanded and primed or high-density cardboard covered with canvas. These surfaces offer the advantage of being more compact for storage compared to traditional stretched canvas on frames, while still providing a stable surface for painting.

Alex Katz

Study for black brook IV, 1989

Painting

Oil on board

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Political pop

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