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Where can I find out who painted a picture I own?

An artwork ID community — and why it won’t value your piece.

r/WhatIsThisPainting helps identify 2D artworks and artists. Valuations belong elsewhere.

Where to ask

r/WhatIsThisPainting

Best for: Identifying a painting, print or its artist.

Why it fits: Its public description: “A place to find out if you have a lost masterpiece or if it's just a garage sale treasure!”

Rules to know before posting:

  • Photograph the whole piece, the back of the frame and the signature.
  • Do a reverse image search first.
  • One post per artwork; 2D works only.
  • No requests for value, appraisals or estimates.

Read r/WhatIsThisPainting’s current rules on Reddit

Before you post

  • Photograph labels, stamps and gallery stickers on the back.
  • Give size, medium (oil, print, watercolour) and how you got it.
  • For a valuation, use a professional appraiser or auction house.

Rule summaries are paraphrased from each community’s published rules (public archive copy retrieved 7 November 2026; original snapshot date unavailable). Current rules may differ — check the community’s rules before posting. A good fit does not guarantee a reply.