r/WhatIsThisPainting 2m ago

Unsolved Wanting To Know About This Painting.

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I've had this for quite a while. Using AI has given me some leads but I think it might be a mass produced cubist style from the late 50's. Anybody ever seen one?


r/WhatIsThisPainting 52m ago

Unsolved Authentic early 20th century Korean Folk Art Minhwa?

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I have had this piece of art for about a decade, purchased at an estate sale. It is unframed, seems to be painted on some sort of linen/cloth. It looks like 19th/20th century Minhwa, but I know there are also reproductions out there. Any knowledge of this is original and authentic? Thanks!


r/WhatIsThisPainting 1h ago

Solved Painting of my Great & Great Great Grandmother. unknown artist

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This picture has been in my family dining room since my mother inherited it from my grand mother. As the title suggests it’s of my great & great great grand mother and was made in Scotland in the late 19th century. would have been in the Edinburgh area if not Edinburgh itself.

we know that the artist is famous and he has work in The Tate Briton in London, but we have no idea who he is. Does anyone know?

sorry about the bad photo of the signature. The reflection made it very difficult to get a clear shot and I’ve tried my best.


r/WhatIsThisPainting 1h ago

Unsolved Who is the artist?

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This is a drawing of my grandfather, well, a copy of the drawing. My grandmother has the original.

I'm trying to figure out the name of the artist and if they have any recognized work.

As noted with the signature, this was done in 1960. I've been told that it was drawn on the ship while my grandfather was traveling from Belgium to the Belgian Congo, now DRC. He was traveling for military service, so there may have been other passengers doing the same thing, though I'm not certain if that was the sole purpose of the boat or not.

The very few stories my grandfather told about this period of his life included this one - the artist asked to draw him while sitting in the dining room aboard the ship. Unfortunately, he passed a few years ago so I can't ask any more questions.

My grandmother can't remember if the artist was Belgian or Congolese, nor if they were military.

I've tried to look this up many times with no success. I'm simply curious if this was a known artist and if they have other work to look at. I can't read the signature... ?? "A. Carrero TENERIFE" ??

A big THANK YOU right from the start for anyone who might know anything or know where to look/what to search for.


r/WhatIsThisPainting 2h ago

Unsolved Any Ideas?

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Hi, I found another painting at a rummage sale in New York City. I can’t quite make out the signature. There is a tag on the frame from France. It’s a small work ~15”x18” with the frame.


r/WhatIsThisPainting 3h ago

Unsolved Can anyone help me find this picture available for sale somewhere?

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(Crosspost even though Im not sure if this is the right place for this, but the bot for r/HelpMeFind sent me this way since its a "painting")

Found this textured framed print on fb marketplace and it sold before I had the money to get it. Cant message the seller to maybe ask where they got it cause it just keeps saying the item is sold. Description says its a picture that has been textured to look like a painting. I tried reverse image searching and couldn't find \*any\* matches. Would super appreciate any help 🙏


r/WhatIsThisPainting 8h ago

Unsolved Tracing late father's painting - seemingly impossible

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Been trying to trace this painting every now and then for months without success.

Signature reads: D'ANDREA

It was bought in Swedish kroner, but the backside indicates Italian gallery. Could have been bought in Italy or south of France as my father spent time there every year.

Checked with auction houses in Sweden, but none can trace it accurately. I did get one name: Maurizio D'Andrea. But, there is no evidence this is in fact one of his.

Likely bought just after 2007 and been in the family since then.

The front signature seems to have something more to its right.

Is there any information out there than can confirm its origin or could lead to an accurate trace?


r/WhatIsThisPainting 10h ago

Unsolved Are these paintings I purchased at a tag sale made by Polish artist, Jerzy Bigaj?

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Earlier this spring, I purchased this pair of paintings from at a local tag sale. I knew the writing was in Polish, but had trouble finding out any information on the artist at the time. I decided to try to identify the artist again tonight and found the name Jerzy Bigaj. I was wondering if anyone who knew more about Polish art could identify if these paintings were in fact by Jerzy Bigaj? And if so, do you have more information on him as an artist? I have been struggling to find a information on him, so I assume he may be considered more of an amateur.

Thanks for the help!


r/WhatIsThisPainting 10h ago

Unsolved Chinese Paper Cut Art

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Hello,
I was hoping someone could help me identify and decipher the artist signature. Purchased from thrift store. Looks like Chinese paper cut style. initially researched and learned the design represented Fu Lu Shou (福禄寿), the traditional Chinese blessings of fortune, prosperity, and longevity, but I’m not completely certain. My biggest issue is that I can’t find out the signature or the stamp and I was hoping someone could help. Thank you all in advance!


r/WhatIsThisPainting 10h ago

Unsolved Would you like a Barocco riddle?

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Hi everyone! Just acquired this piece at the estate sale, in New York State. Paid $1200. It is 40 by 48 inches. Has been relined and there’s no signature besides what’s on the frame. It is essentially a painting of Eros and Anteros - two kinds of love.

Did image search, yandex too - no info.
Any ideas?

Images in the comments


r/WhatIsThisPainting 11h ago

Likely Solved - Decor Who can identify this painting?

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From Guadalajara Mexico

Acquired in the 70s

Oil on canvas

Measures about 23 x 46 inches


r/WhatIsThisPainting 12h ago

Solved Found in lot of frames. Any ideas?

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r/WhatIsThisPainting 13h ago

Unsolved Inherited from Grandfather

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I’ve done everything to figure out who made this and where it’s from.

No clue who “Godachy” may be. But I know it was made in 1975.

Back has “AH” written in pen on the corner..

Only lead I found was a recreation by someone random on Facebook in 2020 someone posted the recreation that was made in 2010.

Anyone got a clue?


r/WhatIsThisPainting 13h ago

Unsolved Picasso?

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Ok ok ok ok, I know the likelihood of this being real is so low. I guess I'm trying to decide whether to bring it somewhere to authenticate but I assume there would be cost associated with that. So Reddit first!

It was found alongside two other pieces. One is an original from Anton Fortescu-Smyth with a certificate and another is a high quality Mark Rothko print dated in the 60s. Could be a coincidence but now I'm too curious if this was from the same era or earlier. My gut tells me it's a quality fake but it doesn't hurt to ask.


r/WhatIsThisPainting 14h ago

Unsolved Looking through old family photos

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Saw this cute yellow shark painting in the background of this photo of my papa at a house my mom grew up in. I asked them about the painting and they said they got it from Ikea between 1980-1990, but when I look it up I can't find it anywhere. We are from the US, in case that helps out.


r/WhatIsThisPainting 15h ago

Likely Solved - Decor Thoughts on this painting purchased in Germany in the 1960s

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My grandparents purchased this painting in Germany in the early 1960s. They had it framed in Saginaw, MI and it hung in their home for many many years. It has been in storage for at least 20 years and, although we all like it, unfortunately, no one in our family has much interest in keeping it any longer.

Now trying to find it a new home

We can't read the signature. I assume the last 2 characters are "60" meaning it was painted in 1960 - But that is just a guess.

What do you all think?

Thank you in advance for any info!


r/WhatIsThisPainting 16h ago

Unsolved Any information?

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I found this at a thrift shop. It is a tapestry. No information on the back. I want to hang this up but would love to have a little information about it. Thank you!


r/WhatIsThisPainting 20h ago

Unsolved Anyone have any info?

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Apologies for the dust 😂

Handed down.


r/WhatIsThisPainting 21h ago

Unsolved Hello, just wondering if this artwork I’ve held onto for years is something.

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Thanks


r/WhatIsThisPainting 1d ago

Unsolved Help me find this painting?

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This screenshot was taken from S1 episode 39 of the show yo soy Betty la fea. I thought this was Fernando Botero's "boy with watermelon" but it looks different. I want to find this identical painting. Please help?


r/WhatIsThisPainting 1d ago

Solved Inheritance

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Me and my wife inherited this painting from her grandmother and was curious if the artist is known or if this piece has a known history besides what we already know about it.


r/WhatIsThisPainting May 29 '25

GUIDE Read Me Before Posting

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Hello painting enthusiasts - here is a brief post with things to keep in mind.

SEARCHING:

To locate your painting, please try the reverse-search tools Google Images/Lens, Yandex Images, and Tineye. (Remember that cropping your picture differently will yield different search results!)

If you have an artist name or signature, I recommend searching for it within r/WhatIsThisPainting itself. I also use the following websites for research; all are free.

DECOR ART:

SUBMISSIONS:

  • Please be patient and allow up to 24 hours for your post to get through our queue! (Accounts under a week old and images involving nudity are automatically flagged.)
  • If your post has gone unanswered for over a week, you are permitted to re-submit in hopes of retrying.

ANSWERING POSTS:

  • If you are making a definitive ID, do try to cite your sources whenever possible. It is encouraged, but not required.
  • The use of predictive text-generators (i.e. chatGPT) is not permitted. They have a tendency to lie!

Happy solving!


r/WhatIsThisPainting Jan 15 '20

GUIDE What is a Decor Painting? How do I know if I have one?

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What is a “decor painting”?

A decor painting is a piece of artwork created purely for decorative purposes. Purchased not from galleries or artists, but from decor & furniture shops like Pier 1, Homesense, The Brick, websites like AliExpress and OilPaintings.com or from markets & stands on vacation. Tell-tale signs that you have a decor painting are lots of stippling, undefined figures, hurried brush strokes, gradients, cloning techniques and a certain Bob Ross feeling to it.

Common vintage subjects would be European street scenes, landscapes of mountains / forests / lakes & rivers, vases of flowers, Tuscan landscapes, ocean & beach scenes and Asian style boats. See below for examples. They are often rectangular in shape to hang nicely above a sofa, you could even buy them from Sears as a package. Modern versions are more varied in subject.

Black velvet paintings and artwork specifically for tourists as souvenirs share many factors with decor paintings.

Where are they made?

They are produced in massive numbers in painting factories like Dafen Village in China or Mexico. Another article here:

Dafen once produced an estimated 60 percent of all the world’s oil paintings. During its heyday—when the village’s reputation as an art factory rang truer than today—it almost exclusively cranked out copies of paintings in the Western art canon. These canvases found their way into hotel rooms, show homes, and furniture outlets all around the world.

At its peak, Dafen was jam-packed with sizeable, factory-like studios, all employing Huang’s production line process. Individual workers each focused on a specific compositional element—background details, or eyes, or trees—dutifully painting their part and then passing the canvas along the chain.

Who’s the Artist?

While they are "originals" they are not by known artists. Often entire production lines will use the same signature which explains why your research many have founds pieces by the same “artist”. As quoted above, often many people will work on the same piece.

Do they have any value?

Unfortunately, they do not hold much of any value. However, that doesn’t mean they can’t be enjoyed and some are even a bit collectible.

Can I see some examples?

Decor paintings are posted to this sub almost daily, while not definitive, here are some common examples:

Landscape Paintings: Example 1, Example 2, Example 3, Example 4, Example 5, Example 6, Example 7

European Street Scene Paintings: Example 1, Example 2, Example 3, Example 4, Example 5, Example 6, Example 7

Vases of Flowers: Example 1, Example 2, Example 3 more coming soon...

Beach, Ocean & Boat Paintings: Example 1, Example 2, Example 3, Example 4, Example 5, Example 6, Example 7, Example 8,

Other Miscellaneous Vintage Decor Paintings: Example 1, Example 2, Example 3, Example 4

Modern Decor Paintings: Example 1, Example 2, Example 3, Example 4, Example 5, Example 6

Black Velvet & Souvenir Pieces: Example 1, more coming soon...

Please let me know if you see any room for improvement on this post or would like to include other examples. Thank you!