painting

A work of visual art created by applying pigments suspended in a liquid (such as oil, water, or egg), usually onto a two-dimensional surface.

Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853 - 1890 ), Farmhouse in Provence, 1888, oil on canvas, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Collection 1970.17.34 Image credit: National Gallery of Art

Quick Facts on painting
old-fashioned flower design element

Go Historic ID
698
Getty AAT ID
300033618
Term Type
artwork category
Child Terms
Gothic paintings