For images depicting a scene that includes a piece of artwork, i.e. an actual painting (noun), such as on canvas, or framed on a wall.
If a character in the image is shown engaged in the action of painting (verb), use painting (action) instead.
When visible artwork is being actively painted (e.g. post #1255502), both tags are applicable.
When something is being actively painted, but the artwork is not visible (e.g. post #1680283), do not use this tag.
Also consider tags such as easel and canvas (object) where applicable.
For images that are actually painted by the artist (e.g. post #2013647), see traditional media.
The following tags implicate this tag: holding_painting (learn more).