Expressionist Art
EXPRESSIONIST STYLE
While “expressionist” is used to describe any art that avoids naturalism and instead employs a bold use of flattened forms and intense brushwork, Expressionist art formally describes early-20th-century work from Europe that drew on Symbolism and confronted issues such as urbanization and capitalism. Expressionist artists experimented in paintings and prints with skewed perspectives, abstraction and unconventional, bright colors to portray how isolating and anxious the world felt rather than how it appeared.
Between 1905 and 1920, Austrian and German artists, in particular, were inspired by Postimpressionists such as Paul Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh in their efforts to strive for a new authenticity in their work. In its geometric patterns and decorative details, Expressionist art was also marked by eclectic sources like German and Russian folk art as well as tribal art from Africa and Oceania, which the movement’s practitioners witnessed at museums and world’s fairs.
Groups of artists came together to share and promote the themes now associated with Expressionism, such as Die Brücke (The Bridge) in Dresden, which included Erich Heckel, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and Karl Schmidt-Rottluff and investigated alienation and the dissolution of society in vivid color. In Munich, Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider), a group led by Wassily Kandinsky and Franz Marc, instilled Expressionism with a search for spiritual truths. In his iconic painting The Scream, prolific Norwegian painter Edvard Munch conveyed emotional turmoil through his depiction of environmental elements, such as the threatening sky.
Expressionism shifted around the outbreak of World War I, with artists using more elements of the grotesque in reaction to the escalation of unrest and violence. Printmaking was especially popular, as it allowed artists to widely disseminate works that grappled with social and political issues amid this time of upheaval. Although the art movement ended with the rise of Nazi Germany, where Expressionist creators were labeled “degenerate,” the radical ideas of these artists would influence Neo-Expressionism that emerged in the late 1970s with painters like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Francesco Clemente.
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Style: Expressionist
Going About Life, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
Walking in the city I was struck by the gratitude of being able to go about life. The everyday coming and going that I sometimes take for granted suddenly brought me joy. This painti...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Street Art, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
There is a beauty to the posters and graffiti on the streets that are in built up and torn down over time. As this woman walks by unfazed by her surroundings, she seems to become par...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Notre Dame by Jacques Endzel, Oil on Canvas Colorful CItyscape of Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
Welcome to Heritage, our carefully curated collection of French vintage and antique paintings. We scour the flea markets and fairs for these gems: poignant portraits of long-gone Me...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tight Corner 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The artwork titled "Tight Corner" features a man and woman looking at each other in a romantic way, with a smile on their faces. This piece of art is a beautiful representation of lo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Alpine Trees, landscape, expressionist, Modern, Abstract, Metal
Located in Deddington, GB
Inspired by a late evening drive up to Les Gets in the French Alps. Glimpses of landscape from the car window - snow on branches, lights flickering through the trees, all set against...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Metal
'Salisbury Plain' No3 ' , Mixed media, original painting signed c 2010
Located in Frome, Somerset
'Salisbury Plain No 3'. Mixed media painting on paper, circa 2010, signed,
dry mount size : 53cmx52cm
painting: 33cmx32cm
A piece from a series of paintings by Gradwell of walks on ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Mixed Media
Queen of the Selkies, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Inspired by a Scottish folktale during her trip to Scotland, artist Sumner Crenshaw depicts two figures under the moon. In the tale, a selkie transforms into a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
"Aus dem Composanto" signed original woodcut
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original woodcut. The inscription on the banner translates to "Come Sweet Death". Signed in pencil by Richard Seewald and printed in Germany in 1922 for the very rare "Die zw...
Category
1920s Expressionist Art
Materials
Woodcut
Celebration - Mural Size Abstract Expressionist Figures, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Columbus, OH
Hessam Abrishami is a master of vibrant colors, dynamic composition, and powerful expression. Through the artistic encouragement of a high school teacher, Hessam discovered both his ...
Category
1990s Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic
State of the Nation
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
He made the decision to go closer after hearing a disturbing noise coming from the upper room. When he arrived, he carefully pulled back the green curtain at the enormous room's entr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Up Around the Bend, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A neighborhood with New England-style homes embraces a Fauvist treatment, resulting in a stylized landscape with textured underpainting and non-realistic colors...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic
WINTER SALE! Christmas forest 40X50 oi painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I sought to capture the serene embrace of winter, as the hush of snow blankets the earth. This piece is a dance of cool and warm hues, intertwining to depict the qu...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
A Moment of Clarity, Painting, Oil on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Walking in the city, she takes a moment. It was her moment to clear her head or make clear her direction. Although it was hers, the viewer can get a glance into this moment. The pain...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
"Le centaure" original woodcut
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original woodcut. This impression on blue-green paper was printed in 1902 and published in London by The Studio. Image size: 8 x 5 1/2 inches (205 x 140 mm). The Studio dryst...
Category
Early 1900s Expressionist Art
Materials
Woodcut
Paused, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
There is a comfort being with friends, whether talking or just standing together. These two paused on the street for a moment while the city continued to move on. The painting is sof...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Untitled (Heads)
By Louisa Chase
Located in New York, NY
Louisa Chase was born in Panama City, Panama. Seven years later, her family moved to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She studied painting and sculpture at Syracu...
Category
1980s Expressionist Art
Materials
Etching
"In Flight" (Auf der Flucht) original lithograph
By Alfred Kubin
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1920 on smooth wove paper for the Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart portfolio, and published in Leipzig by Klinkhardt & Biermann in an edition ...
Category
1920s Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
Poppy Fairy 24X30 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I immersed myself in the essence of nature's whimsy, capturing a figure enveloped by a sea of poppies. Inspired by expressionism and impressionism, I used bold ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Palace Cinema", expressionist, urban, purple, gray, yellow, blue, oil painting
Located in Natick, MA
“Palace Cinema” by Catherine Picard-Gibbs is an evocative, urban scene, depicting the remnants of a once thriving cinema, painted in oil with a color palette of purple, gray, yellow ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Panel, Oil
Black Melanin
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Being black is our heritage, what we have inherited from the past to value and enjoy in the present, and to preserve and pass on to future generations.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Happy summer 25X30 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this expressive oil on canvas, vibrant hues dance with light and energy, capturing the essence of a sun-soaked meadow. The figure embraces the warmth, surrounded by the jubilance ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
WINTER SALE! Winter day 40X50 oi painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I sought to capture the serene, yet invigorating essence of a winter's embrace. The cool, crisp hues and soft, textured brushstrokes converge to evoke the quiet...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Dusk Wolf
By John Defeo
Located in Denver, CO
Johnny Defeo’s work belongs to the concept of souvenir, attempting to capture the experiences he has in the natural world, where he feels free and most at home. His paintings and rug...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Panel, Acrylic
Little Red Riding Hood 60X40 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've melded expressionism with touches of impressionism and realism to capture a moment of serene companionship amidst nature's downpour. The vivid red umbrella...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
She Save Us
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"She Save Us" by Samson Toba is a captivating artwork that encapsulates the strength, resilience, and nurturing essence of womanhood. Through the depiction of a woman as the central ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Figurative Portrait in the Style of Ramiro Arrue, The Gypsy Caravan
By Ramiro Arrue
Located in Cotignac, FR
Figurative Expressionist portrait and scene of a travellers gypsy caravan. The painting is signed bottom right, Fayo (?) but further research is necessary for an attribution. Presented in a fine chip carved Montparnasse frame.
Provenance: from a Private French collection, South of France.
A strong and powerful scene, part portrait part scene of a travellers life. Both characters seem to be in quiet contemplation aware of each other but not looking. The artist has created a mood to the painting featuring simple lines with an almost monumental quality and muted colour harmonies. The work is very reminiscent of the paintings of Ramiro Arrue and the scenes of his beloved Basque country.
Ramiro Arrue was born in Bilbao, into an artistic family: his three older brothers, Alberto, Ricardo, and José, were also artists and frequently held joint exhibitions with him. He also had two sisters. Their father, Lucas Arrue, was an art collector who sold his collections (including a Goya) to pay for the artistic training of his sons. At the age of nineteen, Ramiro travelled to Paris to take courses at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière. Living in Montparnasse, he became an associate of his countrymen Ignacio Zuloaga and Paco Durrio, as well as the sculptor Antoine Bourdelle, who became a close friend. He was also associated with Picasso, Modigliani, and Jean Cocteau. In 1911, Arrue exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français.
In 1922, along with his friends Philip Veyrin and Commandant William Boissel, he founded the Musée Basque at Bayonne.
In 1925 Arrue won a gold medal at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs. He exhibited in Bayonne, Pau, Strasbourg, Bilbao, and Cordoba. Along with his brother José, he travelled and exhibited in South America, to Buenos Aires and Montevideo. He often, however, returned to the Basque Country, particularly to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, where he settled in 1917 and where he found his main inspiration for landscapes, portraits, and everyday scenes. In 1929, he married Suzanne: they went on honeymoon in St. Tropez.
Arrue produced illustrations for Francis Jammes (La Noce basque), Pierre Loti (Ramuntcho), Joseph Peyré (Jean le basque...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Board
White roses 50X40
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I have poured my soul into capturing the timeless elegance of these blossoms. Swirling with emotion, they dance on the canvas—expressive brushstrokes marry real...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Thy Brother's Keeper
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Thy Brother's Keeper" describes a time in every man's life. When he is kept and entrusted with a refiner (a person that keeps them before they become their greatest self). I read th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
Masculine Elegance (Beauty Within Us)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The Beauty Within Us" is a compelling narrative series of paintings that celebrates the unique and diverse beauty of Black hair, serving as a powerful symbol of identity, heritage, a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
My Mind
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Chagall, Couverture (Mourlot 729; Cramer 94) (after)
By Marc Chagall
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Paper Size: 12.5 x 9.5 inches. Inscription: unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From ...
Category
1970s Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
Scarlet poppies 50X70 oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Scarlet poppies
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Poppies in the fog 40X50 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this creation, I've woven vibrant reds and soothing blues to evoke feelings of mystery and serenity amidst nature's embrace. Each brushstroke celebrates life's ephemeral moments, ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Care Free Day, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Beneath the blue sky, a thicket of trees displays their autumn-tinted foliage. Thin clouds in the distance and wispy grasses in the foreground add depth to the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Valentine 50X40 oil painting. Valentine’s Day gifts art.
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this fervent oil painting, I've channeled the vibrancy of passion and the tenderness of affection through a bouquet of luscious tulips cradled in a gleaming red vase. The expressi...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Red & Red 30X30 oil painting.Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've poured my fascination with color and light into every stroke, crafting a vibrant dialogue between form and space. The rich, warm reds anchor the composition, exud...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Giner Bueno Reparando redes original painting
By Giner Bueno
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Giner Bueno (1935-2000)
Reparando Las Redes
Painter from Alicante, son of the painter Luis Giner Valls.
He studied at the School of Arts and Crafts of Valencia and finished his stu...
Category
1990s Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Face Your Fears 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Face Your Fears" by Simon Obeka is a thought-provoking artwork that captures the essence of courage and self-discovery. At its core, the painting features a young woman adorned in a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ray of Hope 3
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Ray of Hope," a poignant creation by artist John Ali, encapsulates a moment of contemplation and the subtle interplay between vulnerability and resilience. The artwork features a yo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Expressionist Seascape', Accademia di Belle Arti, New York, ASL, CSFA, MoMA
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'DeMartis' for James Joseph DeMartis (American, 1926-1996) and dated 1964.
Born in Queens, New York, James Joseph DeMartis s...
Category
1960s Expressionist Art
Materials
Paper, Pastel, Watercolor, Gouache, Graphite
Still life with Oranges and Owls, Oil On Canvas, Floral, Interior, Still life
Located in Deddington, GB
Still Life with Oranges and Owls is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley. Painted in the Artist's Gloucestershire Studio this miniature painting shows a still life of a selection of objects arranged by the Artist. Twos stone owls sit atop a stack of books, with two small oranges and a pear. A small jug of flowers slightly obscures the window. We can see out into the garden, where there are texturally painted trunks...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Modern Colorful Watercolor by Jae Carmichael
Located in Pasadena, CA
With this colorful and minimalist watercolor by the artist Jae Carmichael, we are immersed in the vibrant world of Fauvism, as championed by Henri Matisse. Color above all, and perh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Watercolor
"Entering the Bus" Expressionist Figurative Composition Original Oil on Canvas
By Jakob Bokulich
Located in Soquel, CA
"Entering the Bus" Expressionist Figurative Composition Original Oil on Canvas
Dynamic figurative composition by Bay area Figural, Abstract expressionist and notable Burning Man art...
Category
1990s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Lake and mountain landscape
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Category
19th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Mansion in the Country, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A two-story mansion undergoes a fauvist transformation with its bright palette, stylized rendering, and expressive paint handling. The alteration of multi-tiere...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic
Autumn Day, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A vibrant autumn scene unfolds as towering trees with golden leaves stretch toward the azure sky. The quiet neighborhood below hosts quaint houses nestling amon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic
The swans by Alexandre Rochat - Oil on canvas 55x45 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Oil on canvas sold with frame
Total size with frame 63x72 cm
Alexandre ROCHAT is an artist born in France in 1895 and died in 1981. His works have be...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
WINTER SALE! Christmas is coming 50X70 oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've embraced the serene beauty of winter, capturing the season's quiet hush as it blankets a captivated landscape. The harmonious play of cool blues and soft w...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Almazan Realistic Still Life Acrylic Painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Almazan Realistic Still Life Acrylic Painting framed
MIQUEL was an artist focused on the art of realism. His structured works on his great mastery of drawing, are romantic and tran...
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Art
Materials
Pastel
Walk under umbrella 40X30 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured a serene stroll, both playful and introspective. The vibrant umbrella stands against the soothing backdrop, a dance of color and light, invoking a...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Summer Pasture, original contemporary expressionist landscape oil painting
Located in Spring Lake, NJ
The respendant hill country in summer, with the seemingly unending pastures, grants privacy, peace and tranquility. In this contemporary expressionist landscape North Carolina artist Blanche McAlister Harris...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
City landscape. Talsi. Cardboard, oil, 52.5x74 cm
Located in Riga, LV
City landscape. Talsi. Cardboard, oil, 52.5x74 cm
Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001)
Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad School of...
Category
1970s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Ode to St. Paul, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Drawing inspiration from Raoul Dufy's energetic landscapes, this depiction of St. Paul's Cathedral employs a wildly exuberant linear style to outline the struct...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic
View of the Fjord Blick auf die Förde - Landscape Fjord Germany
By Erich Heckel
Located in London, GB
This watercolour is hand signed and dated in pencil by the artist "Heckel 42" [1942] in the lower right image.
It is also hand titled in pencil “Blick auf die Förde” in the lower ri...
Category
1940s Expressionist Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
Bold Gaze 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Bold Gaze" by Rotimi Godwin is a striking piece of art that commands attention and captivates with its powerful portrayal of a young woman. The title it...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Flowers. Oil on cardboard, 71.5x56 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Flowers. Oil on cardboard, 71.5x56 cm
Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001)
Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad School of Art, Sarato...
Category
1970s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
At the autumn garden. Oil on cardboard, 80 x 57 cm
Located in Riga, LV
At the autumn garden. Oil on cardboard, 80x57 cm
Janis Rikmanis (1901.5.IV – 1968.25.III)
graduated Figurative painting studio of Latvia Art academy (1931).
He took part in exhibiti...
Category
1950s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Landscape by the river. Oil on cardboard, 47.5x69.5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Landscape by the river. Oil on cardboard, 47. 5 x 69. 5 cm
Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001)
Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad ...
Category
1970s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
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