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oil painting

–noun
1. the art or technique of painting with oil colors.
2. a painting executed in oil colors.

Origin:
1775–85


oil painter, noun
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oil painting  
n.  
  1. A painting done in oil paints.

  2. The art or practice of painting with oils.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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