Modern Abstract Paintings
MODERN STYLE
The first decades of the 20th century were a period of artistic upheaval, with modern art movements including Cubism, Surrealism, Futurism and Dadaism questioning centuries of traditional views of what art should be. Using abstraction, experimental forms and interdisciplinary techniques, painters, sculptors, photographers, printmakers and performance artists all pushed the boundaries of creative expression.
Major exhibitions, like the 1913 Armory Show in New York City — also known as the “International Exhibition of Modern Art,” in which works like the radically angular Nude Descending a Staircase by Marcel Duchamp caused a sensation — challenged the perspective of viewers and critics and heralded the arrival of modern art in the United States. But the movement’s revolutionary spirit took shape in the 19th century.
The Industrial Revolution, which ushered in new technology and cultural conditions across the world, transformed art from something mostly commissioned by the wealthy or the church to work that responded to personal experiences. The Impressionist style emerged in 1860s France with artists like Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne and Edgar Degas quickly painting works that captured moments of light and urban life. Around the same time in England, the Pre-Raphaelites, like Edward Burne-Jones and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, borrowed from late medieval and early Renaissance art to imbue their art with symbolism and modern ideas of beauty.
Emerging from this disruption of the artistic status quo, modern art went further in rejecting conventions and embracing innovation. The bold legacy of leading modern artists Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dalí, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Piet Mondrian and many others continues to inform visual culture today.
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Style: Modern
Vintage American Modernist Surreal Dry Dock Boat Scene Signed Framed Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted modernist dry dock boat landscape by Karl Soderlund (Born 1962). Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed.
Category
1990s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large 1960 California "Abstract Landscape" Jack Stuck Painting
Located in Arp, TX
Jack Stuck (1925-1993)
"Abstract Landscape"
1960
Collage oil paint, charcoal, paper and canvas laid down on masonite
48"x46" natural wood frame 51" x 49"
Si...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Masonite, Charcoal, Oil, Laid Paper
Mott Street - NYC Street Scene on Bright Orange Paper, Original, Framed
Located in Chicago, IL
Patrick Vale
Mott Street
acrylic and ink on paper
20h x 28w in
50.80h x 71.12w cm
PKV002
Artist Patrick Vale garnered international attention in 2012 whe...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Archival Paper, Ink
"Templos Papel" Painting 39" x 29.5" inch by Patricio Gonzalez
Located in Culver City, CA
"Templos Papel" Painting 39" x 29.5" inch by Patricio Gonzalez
Oil and silver leaves on paper
From "Looking for Happiness" series
LOOKING FOR HAPPINESS
Like "el dorado", a cultural construction, a myth, the Looking for happiness series talks about the illusion of happiness.
Using coordinates between different geographical points and world views, seeking to generate a dialogue between stories.
In this way, places speak to tell us about degraded utopias, religious crusades, martyrs and oppressors, wars, victories, and defeats. All searches for what cannot be found.
The infinite existing possibilities, in this continuous present and its accumulation, to be history. The utopian idea of achieving completeness or completeness.
The transformation of the fabric into jewelry, the transmutation that moves from the sacred to the economic.
The "object of desire" is the engine of life and its different permutations.
Curriculum vitae
Born on February 14, 1974, Santiago, Chile. Study at the School of Fine Arts of t
he University of Chile and the University Complutense Hotels guest, Spain.
He also attended workshops in painting, drawing and engraving the Circulo de Bellas Artes in Madrid. Work in the study of Guillermo Muñoz Vera, Madrid.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2018
Kadoshiro Art Gallery “Looking for Happiness” Eduardo Lira Art Gallery “IT ́s not here”
2017
Off the wall / serie Golden Bitches/Beaches>(march 9) Galeria Artium-Miami,Usa
2016
”Razones para la venganza” Galeria Artium-Miami,Usa.
2015
"Out Doors", Gallery Latam Santiago-Chile.
2013
"Coming down like flies" Latam Gallery Santiago, Chile.
2012
"Coto de Caza" Artium Gallery, Santiago, Chile.
2010
"Reasons for permanecia" Praxis Gallery, Santiago, Chile.
2009
"Fissure postcard" fifhy one Dot Gallery, Miami USA.
2008
"Connotations Sinister Galeria Trece, Santiago-Chile.
2007
"From the periphery to the center" Gallery 000 ", Santiago-Chile.
2005
"Lost Time" Gallery Forest, Consepcion- Chile.
2006
"Permanent Revolution" Artium Gallery, Santiago-Chile.
2005
Providencia Santiago Chile-Cultural Center, “Carrera”
2004
"personal mythologies", Praxis Gallery, Santiago-Chile
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2019
West palm Beach Art...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Silver
1970s French Abstract Composition Painting Amazing Bright Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition
by Guy Nicod
(French 1923 - 2021)
watercolour on artist paper, unframed
painting : 20 x 14 inches
provenance: artists estate, France
condition: very good and sou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Antique Italian Modernist Abstract Flower Still Life Pop Art Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique Italian modernist flower still life oil painting by Giorgio Celiberti (1929 - 1960). Oil on canvas, circa 1960. Signed on verso. Displayed ...
Category
1960s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Untitled"
By Sidney E. Zimmerman
Located in Southampton, NY
Sidney E.Zimmerman
USA (1926-2007) studied at the Brooklyn a Museum of Art after returning from Europe during WWII. In 1950, he studied with Morris Kantor and Vaclav Vytlacil at the ...
Category
1960s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
20th Century German Modernist Oil Painting Still Life of Colorful Flowers
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist: Elisabeth Hahn (German 1924-2021),
Elisabeth Hahn was born in Dortmund, Germany, where she began her artistic studies. In 1953, she moved to Paris. She continued her studie...
Category
20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Day-Night. Oil on canvas, 121x91 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Zita Sutnika, Day-Night. 2008. Oil on canvas, 121x91 cm
Category
Early 2000s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Street and Houses - Oil Paint by Sante Monachesi - mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Street and houses is a contemporary artwork realized by Sante Monachesi in the mid-20th century
Mixed colored oil painting.
Includes frame
Hand signed on the lower marign
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Untitled (New England Landscape)" Modernist New England Landscape
Located in New York, NY
Kyōhei Inukai
Untitled (New England Landscape), circa 1930
Signed Lower Right: Inukai
Oil on canvas
32 x 40.5 inches
Kyōhei Inukai (Earle Goodenow) lived in New York in the 1930s a...
Category
1930s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Afternoon Shadows
Located in Atlanta, GA
The recent paintings of Atlanta artist David Kidd continue an evolving series of images inspired by and based upon natural forms. His paintings, in acrylic on birch panels or canvas,...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
Cool Morning
Located in Atlanta, GA
The recent paintings of Atlanta artist David Kidd continue an evolving series of images inspired by and based upon natural forms. His paintings, in acrylic on birch panels or canvas,...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
Blue Emersion - Original Abstract Acrylic on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Blue Emersion - Original Abstract Acrylic on Paper
Vibrant composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). Multicolored layers of green, purple and or...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Laid Paper
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
acrylics on board
...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
The Circle - Original Abstract on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
The Circle - Original Abstract on Paper
Vibrant composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). Layers of yellow, green, blue and pink blend and overl...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Watercolor, Laid Paper
“Abstract 4”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil paint on heavy archival paper abstract by the American artist, Martin Rosenthal. Bold, vibrant colors. Signed lower right by the artist and dated 1964. Condition is goo...
Category
1960s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
Figurative Farmer Holding Chickens and Pots
Located in Austin, TX
By Gustav Likan
Framed Size: 19.5" x 16"
Figurative Farmer Holding Chickens and Pots. This piece uniquely focuses the subject by isolating him from his surroundings.
About the Artist:
Born in Yugoslavia in 1912, Gustav Likan achieved international fame as an artist early in life. He has long been noted in Europe for his portraits of royalty and heads of state. After coming to America, his color genius caught fire and he emerged as one of the most important colourists of the twentieth century.
Likan studied restoration under the greatest European masters...
Category
20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Archival Paper
“Abstract #3”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil paint on heavy archival paper abstract by the American artist, Martin Rosenthal. Bold, vibrant colors. Signed lower left by the artist and dated 1964. Condition is very...
Category
1960s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
Midnight Chat by Murray Duncan, mix media on canvas, abstract, geometric, modern
Located in Toronto, CA
Midnight Run by Murray Duncan, 2023
Mix media on canvas
Size - 48" x 48" x 1.5
Unframed
Murray Duncan is a self-taught creative visionary. Know for his large-scale, expressive conte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic
Fantasy Floral Jungle By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
A floral, but instead of a vase it finds itself in a jungle setting. Rich reds weave amongst the large green leaves and white flowers creating fullness for this tropical jungle
Fant...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Modernist Summer Beach Scene Framed Hamptons Ocean Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very impressive mid 20th century beach scene. Great colors. Nice vintage frame. Oil on board. No signature found. Image size, 12H x16L.
Category
1960s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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
'Amalfi, Evening Light' original painting , signed c2005
Located in Frome, Somerset
Amalfi coast, Italy painting in evening light by Andy Gradwell c2005, signed lower left.
watercolour on paper 29cmx29cm
Oak glazed frame 53cmx53cm
Painted plein air in an abstracted ...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
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
ABSTRACT
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
3 paintings included, 21x29,7cm each painting
Painting made 100% by hand
Original unique piece hand painted
acrylics on watercolor paper
Shipped from Italy
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
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
acrylics on board
...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
ABSTRACT
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
4 paintings included, 20x20cm each painting
Painting made 100% by hand
Original unique piece hand painted
acrylics on watercolor paper
Shipped from Italy
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
ABSTRACT
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
4 paintings included, 20x20cm each painting
Painting made 100% by hand
Original unique piece hand painted
acrylics on watercolor paper
Shipped from Italy
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
ABSTRACT
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
3 paintings included, 21x29,7cm each painting
Painting made 100% by hand
Original unique piece hand painted
acrylics on watercolor paper
Shipped from Italy
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
ABSTRACT
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
4 paintings included, 20x20cm each painting
Painting made 100% by hand
Original unique piece hand painted
acrylics on watercolor paper
Shipped from Italy
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
ABSTRACT
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
3 paintings included, 21x29,7cm each painting
Painting made 100% by hand
Original unique piece hand painted
acrylics on watercolor paper
Shipped from Italy
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
ABSTRACT
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
4 paintings included, 20x20cm each painting
Painting made 100% by hand
Original unique piece hand painted
acrylics on watercolor paper
Shipped from Italy
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
'Avon Walk no2', mixed media original, signed painting circa 2005
Located in Frome, Somerset
An original signed painting by Andy Gradwell.
Mixed media on paper.
The piece is a study of time and movement focused on walks along The River Avon between the City of Bath and Bradf...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
ABSTRACT
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
3 paintings included, 21x29,7cm each painting
Painting made 100% by hand
Original unique piece hand painted
acrylics on watercolor paper
Shipped from Italy
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
ABSTRACT
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
3 paintings included, 21x29,7cm each painting
Painting made 100% by hand
Original unique piece hand painted
acrylics on watercolor paper
Shipped from Italy
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
ABSTRACT
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
2 paintings included, 21x29,7cm each painting
Painting made 100% by hand
Original unique piece hand painted
acrylics on watercolor paper
Shipped from Italy
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
ABSTRACT
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
3 paintings included, 21x29,7cm each painting
Painting made 100% by hand
Original unique piece hand painted
acrylics on watercolor paper
Shipped from Italy
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
ABSTRACT
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
3 paintings included, 20x20cm each painting
Painting made 100% by hand
Original unique piece hand painted
acrylics on watercolor paper
Shipped from Italy
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
ABSTRACT
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
3 paintings included, 21x29,7cm each painting
Painting made 100% by hand
Original unique piece hand painted
acrylics on watercolor paper
Shipped from Italy
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
ABSTRACT
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
3 paintings included, 21x29,7cm each painting
Painting made 100% by hand
Original unique piece hand painted
acrylics on watercolor paper
Shipped from Italy
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
ABSTRACT
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
2 paintings included, 21x29,7cm each painting
Painting made 100% by hand
Original unique piece hand painted
acrylics on watercolor paper
Shipped from Italy
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
ABSTRACT
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
4 paintings included, 20x20cm each painting
Painting made 100% by hand
Original unique piece hand painted
acrylics on watercolor paper
Shipped from Italy
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Coral Reef Original Abstracted Composition
Located in Soquel, CA
Original Abstracted Composition of Coral Reef by Dave Francis
Unique and vivid abstracted composition of coral reef by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018)...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Laid Paper
Distant Thoughts (Gestural Abstract, Pastel, Toned-Down)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Kelley Carman
Distant Thoughts (Gestural Abstract, Pastel, Toned-Down, Pink, Gray)
Acrylic on Canvas
Year: 2024
Size: 11.5 x 15.5 inches
Framed Size: 18 x 22 inches
Signed and titled...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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
acrylics on board
...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Horst Kalinowski Abstract Collage Assemblage Mixed Media Sculpture Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
Horst Egon Kalinowski (German, 1924-2013).
Mixed media assemblage collage
Divan Ophidian.
Hand signed in marker upper right and dated 82 Bagnols-en-Foret, Titled upper left.
Additionally titled and dated on verso.
Dimensions: 30" x 24 1/4" (with frame 27" x 32 3/4") inches.
Born in 1924 in Dusseldorf, From 1945 to 1948, he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Düsseldorf. In 1949-1950, he stayed in Rome and Venice, Italy. From 1950 to 1952, in Paris, France he studied in the abstract art workshop of Jean Dewasne and Edgard Pillet...
Category
20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Paint, Mixed Media, Board
20th Century German Modernist Oil Painting Blue Shades Window Abstract
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist: Elisabeth Hahn (German 1924-2021),
Elisabeth Hahn was born in Dortmund, Germany, where she began her artistic studies. In 1953, she moved to Paris. She continued her studie...
Category
20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cosmos and Tree Original Abstracted Composition
Located in Soquel, CA
The Cosmos and Tree - Original Abstracted Composition by Dave Francis
Unique and thought-provoking abstracted composition with cosmos and oak tree by California artist Charles "Dave...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Laid Paper, Paper
Arctic Light - Orange Sun
By Karl Zerbe
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Arctic Light-Orange Sun
Unsigned
Gouache on Japanese fibrous paper
Series: Tundra Paintings
Exhibited: Karl Zerbe, Gouaches of the Artic
Nordness Gallery, (Madison Avenue, NY) Feb 3 through Feb 23, 1958
Cat. No. 12 (label with work, see photo...
Category
1950s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gouache
20th Century German Modernist Oil Painting Artists Paint Colours
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist: Elisabeth Hahn (German 1924-2021),
Elisabeth Hahn was born in Dortmund, Germany, where she began her artistic studies. In 1953, she moved to Paris. She continued her studie...
Category
20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Mid-Century Geometric Abstract Acrylic Painting - Suburban Blocks
Located in Bristol, GB
SUBURBAN BLOCKS
Size: 63 x 76.5 cm 24.8 x 30.1 inches (including frame)
Acrylic on Canvas
In this lively painting executed in acrylic onto canvas, the artist explores the essence...
Category
1970s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
'Still Life with Strings', Italian School (circa 1940s)
Located in London, GB
'Still Life with Strings', ink and pencil on paper, from the Italian School of artists (circa 1940s). This gallery acquired this artwork with two similar works for which this one may...
Category
1940s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pencil
Mid Century Original Abstract Expressionism -- Sierra Mountains Cabin Landscape
By Honora Berg
Located in Soquel, CA
Original Sierra Mountain Cabin Abstract Expressionist Landscape
Original acrylic painting depicting a cabin in the Sierra Mountains by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985), circa 1950....
Category
1950s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
"Stairs, Shelter Island" purple and pink landscape of stairs down to the beach
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Stairs, Shelter Island" is a purple, blue, and pink landscape of stairs down to the beach. Carmody made the horizon line much higher than what would be technically "accurate" in ord...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Fantasy Floral Jungle - Abstract Painting - Modern Art By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
A floral, but instead of a vase it finds itself in a jungle setting. Rich reds weave amongst the large green leaves and white flowers creating fullness for this tropical jungle
Fant...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
" Le Chien à la Lune. "
By André Verdet
Located in CANNES, FR
André Verdet ( 1913 - 2004 ) . Artiste français né à Nice (alpes maritimes ) mort à Saint Paul de Vence .
poète , peintre , sculpteur , céramiste , mus...
Category
1960s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Casein
"Shelter Island Evening" blue and green seascape of a harbor - oil painting
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Shelter Island Evening" is a blue and green oil painting of a Northeastern American harbor.
Kelly Carmody’s work has been widely exhibited and collected. One of her major figurati...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
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