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Abstract Paintings For Sale
Rainy Days and Autumn Leafs No. 76 by Doris Marten - Oil on vinyl, music
By Doris Marten
Located in Paris, FR
Rainy Days and Autumn Leafs No. 76 is a unique oil on vinyl painting by German contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 30 × 30 cm (11.8 × 11.8 in).
The artwork is signed, s...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
SOUND AND VISION – Budgies by Doris Marten - Installation on vinyl, music, round
By Doris Marten
Located in Paris, FR
SOUND AND VISION – Budgies is a unique oil on vinyl installation by German contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 100 × 170 cm (39.4 × 66.9 in). Every piece is 30 cm in dia...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
N572 by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy, abstract painting, ink, acrylic
Located in Paris, FR
N572 is a unique ink and acrylic on paper painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno. The painting is made with acrylic on paper, dimensions are 50 × 65 cm (19.7 × 25.6 i...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Acrylic, Paper
мир - abstract painting by Kuzana Ogg
Located in Denver, CO
"мир" by artist Kuzana Ogg is a bright composition bursting with light and color. Ogg has utilized oil tint int eh creation of this work, creating washes of translucent hues which sh...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pink Painting (Landscape No.7) by Doris Marten - Abstract painting, contemporary
By Doris Marten
Located in Paris, FR
This work represents pink lines that stand out against a black background like a glow coming out of the night. It is a celebration of love, tenderness and passion between two beings....
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Frost horizon on Enceladus II by Frédérique Domergue - Abstract painting, metal
Located in Paris, FR
Frost horizon on Enceladus II is a unique painting by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This painting is made with oxidized zinc and bronze leaves on aluminium panel, p...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Kroatia III by Emanuel Schulze - Semi-abstract oil painting, earth tones, yellow
Located in Paris, FR
Kroatia III is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Emanuel Schulze, dimensions are 24 × 30 cm (9.4 × 11.8 in). When framed, dimensions are 32.6 x 26 cm (12.6 x 10....
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
SOUND AND VISION – White Quartett by Doris Marten - Installation on vinyl, music
By Doris Marten
Located in Paris, FR
SOUND AND VISION – White Quartett is a unique oil on vinyl installation by German contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 65 × 65 cm (25.6 × 25.6 in). Every piece is 30 cm i...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
TN696-D by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract painting, diptych
Located in Paris, FR
TN696-D is a unique diptych painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno. The painting is made with ink and acrylic on canvas, dimensions are 70 × 100 cm (27.6 × 39.4 in). ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
Sign by Emanuel Schulze - Semi-abstract oil painting, earth tones, yellow
Located in Paris, FR
Sign is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Emanuel Schulze, dimensions are 50 × 70 cm (19.7 × 27.6 in).
The artwork is signed and comes with a certificate of aut...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Where to...? by Maho Maeda - Abstract painting, acrylic, dark colors
Located in Paris, FR
Where to...? is a unique painting by contemporary artist Maho Maeda. This painting is made with acrylic, coloured pencil, ink and antique textile on cotton ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil
Die Wand by Emanuel Schulze - Semi-abstract oil painting, earth tones, yellow
Located in Paris, FR
Die Wand is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Emanuel Schulze, dimensions are 70 × 60 cm (27.6 × 23.6 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and comes with a ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled LVIII by Ferle - Colour abstract art, oil painting, red and purple
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled LVIII is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 200 × 140 cm (78.7 × 55.1 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dialogue with Nature #89 by Maho Maeda - Abstract painting, flowers, yellow
Located in Paris, FR
Dialogue with Nature #89 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Maho Maeda. This painting is made with acrylic, coloured pencil and ink on cotton canva...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Cotton Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil
"TRAVELLER" Abstract Mixed Media Painting 27.5" x 35.5" inch by Masha Iv
Located in Culver City, CA
"TRAVELLER" Abstract Mixed Media Painting 27.5" x 35.5" inch by Masha Iv
Medium:
Mixed Media. Canvas, acrylic, ceramic paint, paper.
ABOUT:
Masha Iv is a Russian artist, perform...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ceramic, Canvas, Paper, Acrylic
Newborn sound #83 by Maho Maeda - Abstract painting, flower, canvas and wood
Located in Paris, FR
Newborn sound #83 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Maho Maeda. This painting is made with acrylic, coloured pencil and ink on cotton canvas and carved wood, dimensions are...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Cotton Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil
Light'n'Lines No.28 by Doris Marten - Abstract painting, yellow, lines, harmony
By Doris Marten
Located in Paris, FR
Light'n'Lines No.28 is a unique oil on Alu-Dibond painting by contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 60 × 120 cm (23.6 × 47.2 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Hexagonal I" Painting 39" x 39" inch by Tasneem El-Meshad
Located in Culver City, CA
"Hexagonal I" Painting 39" x 39" inch by Tasneem El-Meshad
Acrylic on Canvas
Academy of Fine Arts Cairo graduate Tasneem El Meshad describes her art, as “a reflection of the chaoti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Restrained Supersaturation No.19 by Ahn Hyun-Ju - Abstract painting, circle
By Ahn Hyun-Ju
Located in Paris, FR
Restrained Supersaturation No.19 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Ahn Hyun-Ju. The painting is made with polyester, pigments and acrylic resin on aluminium, dimensions are...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Polyester, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pigment
TN664 by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract painting
Located in Paris, FR
TN664 is a painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno. The painting is made with ink and acrylic on canvas, dimensions are 100 × 65 cm. The artwork is signed, sold unfram...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
Untitled XXXIX by Ferle - Large abstract painting, grey and black, dark tones
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XXXIX is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 280 × 200 cm (110.2 × 78.7 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pink Painting (Figure No.3) by Doris Marten - Abstract painting, dark tones
By Doris Marten
Located in Paris, FR
Pink Painting (Figure No.3) is a unique oil on cotton canvas painting by German contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 150 × 110 cm (59.1 × 43.3 in).
The artwork is signed,...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
"Sonia" Black Bunny on Purple Background Oil Painting on Wood Panel Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on a Purple Lavender background with thick use of pain...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
1960 Italy Abstract Painting and Paper Collage by Ermete Lancini
Located in Brescia, IT
This stunning abstract artwork was made in 1960, by the well known Italian artist Ermete Lancini.
The artwork is a painting and a collage with newspaper sheet and other glued element...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Magazine Paper, Oil
Untitled XLVI by Ferle - Large abstract painting, red and dark blue tones
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XLVI is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 200 cm × 140 cm (78.7 × 55.1 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Line 1222-01 by Ahn Hyun-Ju - Abstract painting, minimalism, bright colours
By Ahn Hyun-Ju
Located in Paris, FR
Line 1222-01 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Ahn Hyun-Ju. The painting is made with polyester, acrylic and epoxy on aluminium, dimensions are 50 × 30 cm (19.7 × 11.8 in)....
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
NOT by Ramon Enrich - Abstract painting, typography, letters, orange
By Ramon Enrich
Located in Paris, FR
NOT is a unique acrylic on canvas painting by contemporary artist Ramon Enrich, dimensions are 116 × 89 cm (45.7 × 35 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and comes with a certi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled LX by Ferle - large abstract painting, green & yellow
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled LX is an abstract painting by French contemporary artist Ferle.
Oil on free-standing canvas, W 140 cm x H 200 cm // W 55 in. x H 78 3/4 in.
”In her work, Ferle creates new s...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Newborn sound #94 by Maho Maeda - Abstract painting, flower, canvas and wood
Located in Paris, FR
Newborn sound #94 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Maho Maeda. This painting is made with acrylic, coloured pencil and ink on cotton canvas and carved wood, dimensions are...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Cotton Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil
Hall of power III by Joachim van der Vlugt - Semi-abstract painting, grey colour
Located in Paris, FR
Hall of power III is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Joachim van der Vlugt, dimensions are 70 × 100 cm (27.6 × 39.4 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed a...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blue Marsh I by Frédérique Domergue - Contemporary abstract painting, sea, sky
Located in Paris, FR
Blue Marsh I is a unique painting by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This painting is made with oxidized zinc and bronze leaves on aluminium panel, patina fixed with ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Bronze
Permanescence TN694-T by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract painting
Located in Paris, FR
Permanescence TN694-T is a unique triptych painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno. The painting is made with ink and acrylic on canvas. It is composed by 3 panels, to...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
Fury IV by Joachim van der Vlugt - Seascape painting, waves, dark green tones
Located in Paris, FR
Fury IV is a unique oil on wood painting by contemporary artist Joachim van der Vlugt, dimensions are 60 × 44 cm (23.6 × 17.3 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and comes with...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Untitled L by Ferle - Large abstract painting, red and black, dark background
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled L is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 200 cm × 140 cm (78.7 × 55.1 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and co...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled LXVI by Ferle - Large abstract painting, red and orange, colourful
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled LXVI is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 200 cm × 140 cm (78.7 × 55.1 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Restrained Supersaturation No.17 (Kintsugi) by Ahn Hyun-Ju - Abstract painting
By Ahn Hyun-Ju
Located in Paris, FR
Restrained Supersaturation No.17 (Kintsugi) is a unique painting by contemporary artist Ahn Hyun-Ju. The painting is made with polyester, pigments and acrylic resin on aluminium, dim...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Polyester, Acrylic, Pigment
Pink Painting (Building No.4) by Doris Marten - Abstract minimalist painting
By Doris Marten
Located in Paris, FR
Pink Painting (Building No.4) is a unique oil on cotton canvas painting by German contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 150 × 110 cm (59.1 × 43.3 in).
The artwork is signe...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Warm Spanish Sunset Landscape with Wild Flowers by Contemporary British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Warm Spanish Sunset Landscape with Wild Flowers by Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield.
Art measures 36 x 24 inches
Frame measures 42 x 30 inches
Presented in the highe...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Watercolor
The Emerald Archipelago by Frédérique Domergue - Contemporary abstract painting
Located in Paris, FR
The Emerald Archipelago is a unique painting by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This painting is made with oxidized bronze leaves on aluminium panel, patina fixed wit...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Bronze
Turbulences by Frédérique Domergue - Contemporary abstract painting, sea, sky
Located in Paris, FR
Turbulences is a unique painting by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This painting is made with oxidized zinc and bronze leaves on aluminium panel, patina fixed with b...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Bronze
Remembrance #14 by Maho Maeda - Abstract painting, flower, pastel colours
Located in Paris, FR
Remembrance #14 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Maho Maeda. This painting is made with acrylic, coloured pencil, ink and antique textile on cott...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil
BL-AD No.15 by Doris Marten - Abstract painting, minimalist, bright colours
By Doris Marten
Located in Paris, FR
BL-AD No.15 is a unique Indian ink on Alu-Dibond painting by contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 80 × 200 cm (31.5 × 78.7 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and c...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
India Ink
Untitled XLV by Ferle - large abstract oil painting, blue and dark tones
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XLV is a unique painting made with oil on a free-standing canvas by French artist Elvire Ferle, dimensions are 200 x 140 cm (78.7 × 55.1 in).
The artwork is signed, sold un...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
TN666-D by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract painting, diptych, red
Located in Paris, FR
TN666-D is a unique diptych painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno. The painting is made with ink and acrylic on canvas, dimensions are 100 × 130 cm (39.4 × 51.2 in)....
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
Acrylic on Wood Painting Titled “Comet Series #23”
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
artist statement on this comet series:
“Coming full circle, Darashkevich pays it forward by creating comets for the dreamers who want to make wishes come true. As a child he was fas...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
AFGL by Ramon Enrich - Abstract painting, typography, letters, green
By Ramon Enrich
Located in Paris, FR
AFGL is a unique acrylic on canvas painting by contemporary artist Ramon Enrich, dimensions are 140 × 160 cm (55.1 × 63 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and comes with a cer...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Permanescence N548-D by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract work on paper
Located in Paris, FR
Permanescence N548-D is a unique diptych painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno. The painting is made with ink and acrylic on paper, dimensions are 65 × 100 cm (25.6 ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Acrylic
Untitled XL by Ferle - Large abstract painting, blue and black, dark tones
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XL is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 280 × 200 cm (110.2 × 78.7 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and com...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled I by Ferle - Large abstract painting, black and orange, dark
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled I is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 280 × 200 cm (110.2 × 78.7 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and come...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Layer No.16 by Doris Marten - Abstract painting, minimalist, green
By Doris Marten
Located in Paris, FR
Layer No.16 is a unique Indian ink on Alu-Dibond painting by contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 45 × 45 cm (17.7 × 17.7 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and co...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
India Ink
Untitled XXI by Ferle - Abstract painting, colourful, bright, orange, grey, red
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XXI is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 100 cm x 70 cm (39.4 × 27.6 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and c...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"El Moez Street" Abstract Painting 39" x 39" inch by Ahmed Dafrawy
Located in Culver City, CA
"El Moez Street" Abstract Painting 39" x 39" inch by Ahmed Dafrawy
Dafrawy’s fine arts academic background started in 2014 when he received the certificate of drawing course comple...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
"BLOOD TIES " Oil Painting 30" x 24" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"BLOOD TIES " Oil Painting 30" x 24" inch by Isaac Pelayo
Medium: Oil, oil stick, and aerosol on wood
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Isaac Pelayo is a head on crash collision between The Renaissance and Street Art.
In a household where constant turmoil and violence were more apparent than most a young Pelayo met escape and peace within the confines of himself and his own creativity. Hispanic born in the heavy beating heart of Los Angeles on the seventh day of June 1996. Pelayo was caught in the crossfires of everything that surrounded him but art served as his only guidance. After dropping out of college Pelayo turned from his hyperrealistic pencil portraits to oil painting where his passions grew more immensely.
As of today Pelayo’s work is most influenced and fueled by the crème de la crème of old master painters like Da Vinci, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, and Velazquez as well as graffiti artists such as RETNA, Shepard Fairey, and EL MAC. In 2017 his work caught the attention and landed in the firm grasp of renown rapper and collector Alvin “Westside Gunn” Worthy. He has created several album covers and artworks for the Buffalo rap moguls music label Griselda Records including his personal collection. Pelayo’s paintings are widely recognized and sought out from all over the globe. His collectors include Sean “Diddy” Combs, Westside Gunn, Benny The Butcher, Jeff Hamilton, Shepard Fairey, Jaysse Lopez, and Everlast of House of Pain just to name a few.
Pelayo is often described as the coming of A New Renaissance...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Spray Paint
Untitled XLIII by Ferle - Large size abstract painting, dark tones
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XLIII is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 280 × 200 cm (110.2 × 78.7 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and ...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dialogue with Nature #28 by Maho Maeda - Abstract painting, flower, red
Located in Paris, FR
This work is full of gentleness and inspired by the observation of nature. It is a celebration of love, tenderness and passion between two beings. It could therefore be the ideal romantic gift to express your feelings to your loved one on Valentine's Day, whether it's your crush, your fiancé or your life partner!
Dialogue with Nature #28 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Maho Maeda...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Cotton Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil
FLORAL
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Painting made 100% by hand, with many details and corners to explore, like a true garden full of wealth and different essences.
Original unique piece hand painted
Ready to hang
Shi...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
"Valley of Wonders" Mixed media Painting 59" x 43" in by Emanuele Tozzoli
Located in Culver City, CA
"Valley of Wonders" Mixed media Painting 59" x 43" in by Emanuele Tozzoli
Mixed media on canvas
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Born in Italy in 1989, Emanuele discovered painting in the very ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Light'n'Lines No.8 by Doris Marten - Abstract painting, minimalist, colourful
By Doris Marten
Located in Paris, FR
Light'n'Lines No.8 is a unique oil on Alu-Dibond painting by contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 80 × 80 cm (31.5 × 31.5 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and co...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original Abstract Paintings for Sale on 1stDibs
Bring audacious experiments with color and textures to your living room, dining room or home office. Abstract paintings, large or small, will stand out in your space, encouraging conversation and introducing a museum-like atmosphere that’s welcoming and conducive to creating memorable gatherings.
Abstract art has origins in 19th-century Europe, but it came into its own as a significant movement during the 20th century. Early practitioners of abstraction included Wassily Kandinsky, although painters were exploring nonfigurative art prior to the influential Russian artist’s efforts, which were inspired by music and religion. Abstract painters endeavored to create works that didn’t focus on the outside world’s conventional subjects, and even when artists depicted realistic subjects, they worked in an abstract mode to do so.
In 1940s-era New York City, a group of painters working in the abstract mode created radical work that looked to European avant-garde artists as well as to the art of ancient cultures, prioritizing improvisation, immediacy and direct personal expression. While they were never formally affiliated with one another, we know them today as Abstract Expressionists.
The male contingent of the Abstract Expressionists, which includes Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning and Robert Motherwell, is frequently cited in discussing leading figures of this internationally influential postwar art movement. However, the women of Abstract Expressionism, such as Helen Frankenthaler, Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell and others, were equally involved in the art world of the time. Sexism, family obligations and societal pressures contributed to a long history of their being overlooked, but the female Abstract Expressionists experimented vigorously, developed their own style and produced significant bodies of work.
Draw your guests into abstract oil paintings across different eras and countries of origin. On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive range of abstract paintings along with a guide on how to arrange your wonderful new wall art.
If you’re working with a small living space, a colorful, oversize work can create depth in a given room, but there isn’t any need to overwhelm your interior with a sprawling pièce de résistance. Colorful abstractions of any size can pop against a white wall in your living room, but if you’re working with a colored backdrop, you may wish to stick to colors that complement the decor that is already in the space. Alternatively, let your painting make a statement on its own, regardless of its surroundings, or group it, gallery-style, with other works.
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