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What is abstract style?

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What is abstract style?
The 'Abstract style' term refers to the category of the Movement of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 18, 2021
"House by the Stream" Pastoral Summer Countryside Landscape Oil Painting Framed
By Christopher Willett 1
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Impressionist summer pastoral scene of a colorful and quaint home by the stream. Willet has portrayed this piece in a most intimate, yet energetic way, and has packed muc...
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board, Canvas

"View of the Empire State NYC in Snow" Impressionistic Ashcan School Style
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
An impressionistic depiction of a figure in the snow with cars and buildings in the busy City Streets. The Empire State Building is portrayed in the background as the snow filled str...
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

"Hendrick Hudson" Realist Hudson River Steamboat Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant painting depicts the historic Hendrick Hudson side-wheel steamboat, majestically cruising across the Hudson River on a bright sunny day. The grand three-deck vessel, wit...
Category

20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"He had Pure Thoughts with Blue Flowers" Dog Sculpture in Resin with Flowers
By Gillie and Marc Schattner
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical yet very strong piece depicting the Weim character from Gillie and Marc's iconic figures of the Dog/Bunny Human Hybrid, which has picked up much esteem across the globe. ...
Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin

"Snow by Central Park - Plaza Hotel" Impressionist Street Scene Oil Painting
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
A charming depiction of The Plaza Hotel in New York City with figures walking down the street, with a horse and carriage. A cozy impressionistic street scene with colors of turquoise...
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"The Seine by Notre Dame" Post-Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
Located in New York, NY
A stunning depiction of the Seine over looking the Notre Dame. In this piece, the artist depicts his subject in an impressionistic way, capturing the busy streets of Paris from the 2...
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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"Snow by Central Park - Plaza Hotel" Impressionist Street Scene Oil Painting
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
A charming depiction of The Plaza Hotel in New York City with figures walking down the street, with a horse and carriage. A cozy impressionistic street scene with colors of turquoise...
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Day By The Moulin Rouge" Post-Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
Located in New York, NY
A stunning depiction of a Parisian street scene showcasing the Moulin Rouge. In this piece, the artist depicts his subject in an impressionistic way, capturing the busy streets of Pa...
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"The Seine by Notre Dame" Post-Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
Located in New York, NY
A stunning depiction of the Seine over looking the Notre Dame. In this piece, the artist depicts his subject in an impressionistic way, capturing the busy streets of Paris from the 2...
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Garden Views" Colorful Impressionistic Floral Landscape Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A stunning depiction of a garden view with tulips and lilac trees in the distance. This charming composition captures a passion for portraying simple, serene scenes of nature. A poet...
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Nocturnal Seascape" Monochrome Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
Located in New York, NY
A dramatic monochrome seascape portraying powerful waves crashing against a rocky coastline under a stormy, overcast sky. The palette is a cool gray with strong contrasts between the...
Category

20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Afternoon Garden" Colorful Impressionistic Floral Landscape Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A stunning depictions of a Garden view with flowers by a sunlit courtyard. A figure stands in the background through a doorway as the lush greenery is felt throughout. A most charmi...
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"A Busy Interior Cafe Scene" Oil Painting Post-Impressionist Parisian Scene
By Te Pencke
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oil on canvas painting by the French artist, Te Pencke. Pencke was a Parisian painter known for his colorful cityscapes depicting the times of his generation. His work is...
Category

20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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