Expressionist Paintings
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
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 Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
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 Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
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 Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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 Paintings
Materials
Oil
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 Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
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 Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
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 Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
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 Paintings
Materials
Pastel
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 Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
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 Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
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 Paintings
Materials
Oil
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 Paintings
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 Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Beautiful wave 40X60 oil on canvas
Located in Zofingen, AG
For those who love the sea, any wave is the most beautiful.
Every moment of the sea element is unique. He is unique and unique and this wave is also unique because it lives only for ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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 Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Scarlet Poppies 40X55, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the wild, vibrant essence of poppies dancing in the breeze. Employing bold expressionist strokes and impressionistic color blends, the vivid reds and lush greens come alive, embodying passion, resilience, and the ephemeral beauty of life. It's a visual symphony designed to energize and inspire any space with its spirit of freedom...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Roses in a vase 50X40 oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I captured the transient beauty of life through the delicate interplay of light and color. My strokes convey a dance between realism and imagination, an expressionisti...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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 Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Bude Shadows, costal, beach, summertime, landscape, seascape, swimming, Cornwall
Located in Deddington, GB
Bude Shadows is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley Painted in the Artist's Gloucestershire Studio, Bude Shadows is Inspired by a trip to Cornwall last Summer. Photographs were t...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
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 Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Two Wagons, Bucks County, PA 20th Century Farm Landscape
By Louis Bosa
Located in Beachwood, OH
Louis Bosa (American, 1905–1981)
Two Wagons, Bucks County, PA, 1934
Oil on canvas
Signed and dated lower right
20 x 24 inches
30 x 34 inches, framed
Born in Codroipo, a small villag...
Category
1930s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
J. Santacana Modernist Building Barcelona original acrylic canvas
By Jordi Santacana
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Born in 1965 in Vilanova i la Geltrú, a coast town near Barcelona. I was student in the art school of Barcelona “La Massana”. I was awarded in 1982 and 1983 by the second and the fir...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Roses 24X18 oil on canvas.Valentine’s Day gifts art.
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I poured my soul into every stroke, aiming to capture the raw beauty and fleetingness of life with vivid, emotive brushwork. The blossoms, bold and spirited, ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
WINTER SALE! Christmas souvenir 80X80 oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the warmth and vitality of the holiday spirit. Each stroke embodies the lush richness of the red petals, contrasting with th...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Prohens Almond Blossom Mallorca. original acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Almendros en Mallorca. original acrylic painting
Onofre was born in Sant Joan Mallorca on March 4, 1930, he decided from a very young age for art in all its facets, designer, dancer,...
Category
1990s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
7 roses 50X40 oil painting
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 Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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 Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Sunny wave 50X70
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this oil painting, I've poured my soul into the tumultuous beauty of the sea. Using expressionist strokes and a realist's eye, I've captured the raw dance of the waves—a ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Dusk, BulBarrow, Dorset', Original oil painting, signed c2004.
Located in Frome, Somerset
'BullBarrow at Dusk' by Jan Howarth Jones. circa 2002. oil on board.
Oak glazed frame 52.5 cm x 52.5cm
Painting 31cmx 34cm.
A fine study of light and landscape in her native count...
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Flowers & Fruit in a Window - Large French Expressionist Still Life Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful 1950's French expressionist oil on canvas depicting flowers and fruits in a window by Philippe Marie René Picard. Bright and colourful still life on a good scale. Signed lower right.
Artist: Philippe Marie René Picard (French, 1915-1997)
Title: Flowers & Fruits in a Window
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 21 x 32 inches (54 x 82 cm)
Philippe Marie René Picard was born in the small village of Neuvy-le-Roi in France. His parents were Albert Picard and Marie Lehoux; he had a total of six siblings. After studying at the Lycée Descartes in Tours, he entered the studio of the artist François Sicard. He was then accepted to the École supérieure des beaux-arts de Tours from 1932 to 1934, where he was a pupil of Maurice Mathurin. In 1935, he entered the School of Fine Arts in Paris, then in 1936-1938 the studio of Fernand Sabatté, and finally Charles-François-Prosper Guérin studio.
Phillippe Marie exhibited at the Salon des Indépendants 1945, where the city of Paris bought the first painting. He then exhibited regularly at the Salon des Indépendants until 1989. In 1946 when this painting was created, he exhibited for the first time in Stockholm. At the end of the same year, he was noticed by Youki Desnos and exhibit at the Fontan gallery in Paris. In 1947 and 1948, he participated in a group exhibition at the Marquié Gallery in New York under the title: School of Paris - Paintings with Eugène Boudin , Jean-Baptiste Corot , Braque , Andre Lhote , Élisée Maclet , Camille Pissarro and Henri Rousseau.
He travelled to Sweden from October to November 1949. It will be his only trip abroad. Subsequently, he made several important exhibitions in Sweden. He continues to exhibit in Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, Venezuela, Lebanon, Spain...
Category
1950s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
le rêve bleu, nude woman, blue figurative modern, oil on canvas, collage, France
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Nude painting by artist Sophie Dumont, titled "Blue Dream," captures a portrayal of the female form through a blend of collage and oil on canvas. In this evocative piece, a nude wom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Spring pond 55X40
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this piece, I sought to capture the serene essence of nature's renewal. The interplay of light and color reflects on the water's surface, inviting contemplation. Each stroke embodies a moment of tranquility, a celebration of spring's dance. It's an invitation to the viewer to pause, breathe, and connect with the quiet vitality of a world reborn. In your space, it's a promise...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chamomile field 50X100
Located in Zofingen, AG
As I brushed oil onto the canvas, my heart danced with each stroke, creating a symphony in hues and textures. This piece is a peaceful haven, where expressionism and impressionism me...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tender love 50X50 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I poured my soul into capturing the intimate moment between these majestic beings. The language of their gentle nuzzle transcends words, speaking to the univers...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Fly! 40X40 oil on canvas
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I captured the ephemeral moment of release and liberation. It's a dance between reality and interpretation, where feathered grace meets the human desire for fre...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Brooklyn 1990
Located in Chicago, IL
One of the tallest buildings in Brooklyn was The Williamsburg Savings Bank. I was always fond of this beautiful bank adorned in blue and multi colored tiles in it's lavish hallway....
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Pigment
Wintergreen, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A layer of snow wraps a serene forest. Painted with a limited color palette of Payne's Grey and Phthalo Green, accented with Titanium White, the scene exudes a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Codorniu 5 Boats in the Sand Majorca expressionist acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
boats in the sand original expressionist acrylic painting. frame
Painter and draftsman born in Ciutat de Mallorca in 1943. In 1959 moved his address to Barcelona. He was a student o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Pastel Repose' - Reclining Young Nude
Woman - 1970's Oil Pastel on Paper
Located in Carmel, CA
'Pastel Repose' is a 30.125" x 29.125" oil pastel on paper by Chris Ferrigno that employs vibrant, contrasting colors and bold, gestural marks that are indicative of an expressionist...
Category
1970s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
Field poppies 60X70 oil on canvas
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured the wild vibrancy of nature and the ephemeral beauty of blooming flowers. Each stroke conveys raw emotion and the dynamic interplay of color and t...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Daycamp, Original Painting
By Janet Dyer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Low buildings hide among nature in an abandoned day camp. The sunlight filters through the trees, painting the grass with a soft radiance. The expressive brushs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Black Angel
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Black Angel in a bustling city, where towering buildings cast shadows and exhaust fills the air, a hidden struggle unfolds. Olamide silently prayed for her...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Pink bouquet 35X35 oil painting.Valentine’s Day gifts art.
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my creation, I sought to capture the fleeting beauty of life through vibrant strokes, harmoniously blending realism and impressionism. This oil painting is a celebration of nature...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Colorado Poppies, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Poppies sway with the wind, creating a motion blur that adds a dynamic touch to the scene. Vibrant red tones sharply contrast with rich greens, highlighting the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Residence, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
An ordinary image of an urban house transforms into a stylized representation using expressive colors and paint handling. Linear elements replace many structura...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Dancing in the rain 60X30 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vibrant oil painting, I've captured the essence of unbridled joy and carefree abandon. Two figures dance beneath a crimson umbrella, their movements a blend of expressionism ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Love and umbrellas 60X80 oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've intertwined expressionism with impressionist touches to capture a couple's serene walk under a vibrantly hued autumnal canopy. The realism of the wet path ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Danish Mid Century Colourfield Landscape in Oil, Fiskebodar, The Fishing Huts.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Danish mid century oil on board Colourfield landscape of fishing huts and the seascape beyond by Poul Møller. The painting is initial signed and dated bott...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Back Bend, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A nude woman strikes a seductive pose, her hair hanging gracefully in sweeping curves. Created with oil paint and graphite, the piece started as an experiment f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Copons PARK CIUTADELLA Barcelona Flower Park original acrylic
By Joan Copons
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Original work of the Spanish artist Joan COPONS.
PARK CIUTADELLA.-Barcelona-jardin. original acrylic painting
Category
1990s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Feline surrealism 70X50 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my painting, I've embraced the whimsical charm of naive art while infusing it with surreal and symbolic elements. Using oil paints, I've brought two feline figures to life against...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Dreams Come True 50X70 oil painting by Elena Lukina
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the intimacy of a serene moment shared between two people. The surreal backdrop, blending the majestic beauty of nature with ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lady in Red 60X80 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork is a passionate symphony in oil, where expressive strokes and vibrant hues of red capture the essence of emotion and movement. It blurs the lines between realism and exp...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
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 Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bold Gaze 1
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 Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
African Boy III
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
African Boy is a series of paintings by talented artist Faith Gbadero. This series of Artworks captures the response and attitudes of African young adult...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Crane kiss 40X80 oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured an intimate dance of grace and elegance. The natural fluidity of movement and the tender connection between these creatures embody harmony and ser...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Romance in Paris 55X40 oil on canvas, PARIS - CITY OF LOVERS
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured the essence of love and beauty inspired by the enchanting city of Paris. The vivid, soft brushstrokes of the blooming roses in the foreground are ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Expressionist paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Expressionist paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add paintings created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, orange, purple, green and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Iryna Kastsova, Maria Asuncion Raventos, Masri Hayssam, and Evelyne Ballestra. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Oil Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Expressionist paintings, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available.