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Light TLAS SLT-4026 - Multi-Dimensional Minimalist Abstract Sculptural Artwork
Light TLAS SLT-4026 - Multi-Dimensional Minimalist Abstract Sculptural Artwork

Light TLAS SLT-4026 - Multi-Dimensional Minimalist Abstract Sculptural Artwork

By Len Klikunas

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Artist Len Klikunas paints to modify experienced reality through visual perception. His art is a mix of art and architecture, hovering between painting and sculpture. It employs shiz...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Post-Minimalist Art

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Lateral II" by Brian Bosworth; Ceramic Wall Hanging, Lava Glaze, Geometric
"Lateral II" by Brian Bosworth; Ceramic Wall Hanging, Lava Glaze, Geometric

"Lateral II" by Brian Bosworth; Ceramic Wall Hanging, Lava Glaze, Geometric

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This blue, white, and gold striped, geometric ceramic wall hanging by sculptor Brian Bosworth uses simplistic color and pattern. Along side the three-dimension form, which create an ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Art

Materials

Ceramic, Underglaze

Portrait in gold
Portrait in gold

Anastasia AureumPortrait in gold

$4,183Sale Price|20% Off

Portrait in gold

Located in London, London

one of a kind oil on canvas portrait painting 51x51x3cm hand signed An artist's certificate of authenticity is included The red chairs living room photos are part of the i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art

Materials

Gold

Pause
Pause

Pause

Located in Zofingen, AG

This work captures a moment suspended in time, where nothing is rushed and nothing is required. Set within the quiet presence of nature, the scene speaks of shared stillness and unsp...

Category

2010s Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Marc Chagall, Paradise I, from Drawings for the Bible, 1960
Marc Chagall, Paradise I, from Drawings for the Bible, 1960

Marc Chagall, Paradise I, from Drawings for the Bible, 1960

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Paradise I (Paradise I), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. X, No. 37-38, originates from the July 29, 1960 issue published by Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1960. This visionary composition reflects Chagall’s poetic interpretation of the biblical paradise, evoking a realm of harmony, innocence, and divine presence through his luminous color and dreamlike symbolism. The flowing forms and radiant imagery convey a sense of spiritual unity and transcendence, capturing the timeless serenity and mystical beauty of Eden within Chagall’s distinctive visual language. Infused with movement and lyricism, the work transforms sacred narrative into a meditative vision of paradise and the enduring connection between humanity and the divine. The piece forms part of Chagall’s celebrated series of lithographs and drawings created for Dessins Pour La Bible, a monumental project uniting art, scripture, and mysticism in one of the artist’s most important achievements. Executed as a lithograph on velin du Marais paper, this work measures 14 x 10.5 inches (35.56 x 26.67 cm). Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the superb craftsmanship of the Mourlot Freres atelier, renowned for its collaborations with the greatest modern masters of the 20th century. Artwork Details: Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) Title: Paradise I (Paradise I), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. X, No. 37-38, July 29, 1960 Medium: Lithograph on velin du Marais paper Dimensions: 14 x 10.5 inches (35.56 x 26.67 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1960 Publisher: Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Catalogue raisonne references: Chagall, Marc, et al. Chagall Lithographe. Andre Sauret, 1960-1986, illustration 230-276. Cramer, Patrick, and Meret Meyer. Marc Chagall: Catalogue Raisonne des Livres Illustres. P. Cramer ed., 1995, illustration 42. Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. X, No. 37-38, published by Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, 1960 Notes: Excerpted from the folio (translated from French), This double issue of Verve includes the drawings that Marc Chagall executed in 1958 and 1959 on biblical themes that he had not generally dealt with in his illustration for the Bible, engraved with etching and which were included in issue 33/34 of Verve. This album has 96 renderings in black and 24 color litbographies as well as the cover that were specially made for this album. It was completed printing on July 29, 1960 by Draeger Freres for black gravures and by Mourlot Freres for color lithography. About the Publication: Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), published as Verve Vol. X, No. 37-38 on July 29, 1960, represents a significant continuation and expansion of Chagall’s profound engagement with biblical imagery and spiritual narrative. Conceived and directed by the visionary publisher Teriade, the publication builds upon the earlier Verve issue devoted to Chagall’s Bible illustrations by presenting a new body of work executed in 1958 and 1959, exploring themes and episodes that had not been fully addressed in the initial series. Printed in Paris by Draeger Freres for black gravures and Mourlot Freres for color lithography, the edition demonstrates an exceptional level of technical refinement and artistic collaboration. The publication includes an extensive suite of ninety six black reproductions and twenty four color lithographs, as well as specially created cover imagery, reflecting Chagall’s continued innovation in translating sacred themes into graphic form. As part of the broader tradition of Verve, one of the most important artistic and literary publications of the twentieth century, this issue exemplifies the fusion of text, image, and craftsmanship at the highest level. Today, Verve Vol. X, No. 37-38 stands as a major achievement within Chagall’s graphic oeuvre, reaffirming his role as one of the foremost interpreters of biblical narrative in modern art. About the Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) was a Belarus-born French painter, printmaker, and designer whose visionary imagination, radiant color, and deeply poetic symbolism made him one of the most beloved and influential artists of the 20th century. Rooted in the imagery of his Jewish heritage and the memories of his childhood in Vitebsk, Chagall’s art wove together themes of faith, love, folklore, and fantasy with a dreamlike modern sensibility. His unique style merging elements of Cubism, Fauvism, Expressionism, and Surrealism defied categorization, transforming ordinary scenes into lyrical meditations on memory and emotion. Influenced by Russian icon painting, medieval religious art, and the modern innovations of artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Georges Braque, Chagall developed a profoundly personal visual language filled with floating figures, vibrant animals, musicians, and lovers that symbolized the transcendent power of imagination and love. During his early years in Paris, he became an integral part of the Ecole de Paris circle, forming friendships with Amedeo Modigliani, Fernand Leger, and Sonia Delaunay, and his creative spirit resonated with that of his peers and successors Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, artists who sought to push the boundaries of perception, emotion, and form. Over a prolific career that spanned painting, printmaking, stained glass, ceramics, and stage design, Chagall brought an unparalleled poetic sensibility to modern art, infusing even the most abstract subjects with human warmth and spiritual depth. His works are held in the most prestigious museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Centre Pompidou, the Tate, and the Guggenheim, where they continue to inspire generations of artists and collectors. The highest price ever paid for a Marc Chagall artwork is approximately 28.5 million USD, achieved in 2017 at Sotheby’s New York for Les Amoureux (1928). Marc Chagall Paradise...

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1960s Expressionist Art

Materials

Lithograph

With You - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern, Africa

With You - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern, Africa

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. About Artist Tos...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Gaze of Ambition - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa

Gaze of Ambition - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Fallen Angel Painting, Abstract Oil on Linen, Signed, 120x60 cm
Fallen Angel Painting, Abstract Oil on Linen, Signed, 120x60 cm

Fallen Angel Painting, Abstract Oil on Linen, Signed, 120x60 cm

By Jennifer L. Baker

Located in Silverthorne, CO

A dramatic expressionist painting dedicated to the soul of me before cancer, who believed in a benevolent universe, who saw signs and followed them, who somehow thought she would liv...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Art

Materials

Linen, Oil

Amalfi Coast
Amalfi Coast

Amalfi Coast

By Ludwig Favre

Located in New York, NY

THIS PIECE IS AVAILABLE FRAMED. Please reach out to the gallery for additional information. ABOUT THIS ARTIST: Photographer Ludwig Favre was born in Senlis, France in 1976. Favre ...

Category

2010s Art

Materials

Photographic Paper

"Garden Table Views" Colorful Impressionistic Landscape Oil Painting Framed
"Garden Table Views" Colorful Impressionistic Landscape Oil Painting Framed

"Garden Table Views" Colorful Impressionistic Landscape Oil Painting Framed

By Robert Waltsak

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful impressionist pastoral landscape with beautiful color tones throughout. Waltsak has portrayed this piece in a most intimate yet energetic way and has packed much feeling ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Emanation
Emanation

Katarina JoysEmanation

$6,180Sale Price|35% Off

Emanation

By Katarina Joys

Located in London, London

Cobalt Blue, Blue, yellow, green, flowers, nature, beige, pink, red, golden, ochre, XXL size, extra large abstract painting, large scale, design artwork. Artist: Katarina Joys Tit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Bluebell Abundance: Large Floral Painting, Contemporary, Delight, Colorful, New
Bluebell Abundance: Large Floral Painting, Contemporary, Delight, Colorful, New

Bluebell Abundance: Large Floral Painting, Contemporary, Delight, Colorful, New

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: Bluebell Abundance Large Floral Painting, Contemporary, Delight, Colorful, New It captures the essence of nature's delight. Lilies in shades of pink, intertwined Bluebells a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Mid-century Modern “Tidepool-esque” Abstract Painting
Mid-century Modern “Tidepool-esque” Abstract Painting

Mid-century Modern “Tidepool-esque” Abstract Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

Layers upon layers of paint and other media, marked by incisions, have created a dense weathered texture that appears almost like a tide pool. Patches of ochre and pale marine blue e...

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Masonite, Mixed Media, Oil

Homage to the Square (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Color Theory, ~41% OFF)
Homage to the Square (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Color Theory, ~41% OFF)

Homage to the Square (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Color Theory, ~41% OFF)

By (after) Josef Albers

Located in Kansas City, MO

Josef Albers Homage to the Square (from "Son oeuvre et sa contribution à la figuration visuelle au cours du XXe siècle") 1972 Silkscreen Print in brilliant colors on wove paper Image Size: 8.75 × 8.75 inches(22.23 × 22.23 cm) Sheet Size (approx.): 10.5 × 12 inches (26.67 × 30.48 cm) Framed Size: 13 × 13 × 0.5 inches (33.02 × 33.02 × 1.27 cm) Unsigned; as published Edition: ~1,500; not individually numbered Published by Dessain et Tolra – 1972 Printed with an additional image verso as issued Serigraphs by Herbert Geier, Ingolstadt, Germany & Ives-Sillman, Inc., New Haven, Connecticut, USA Gallery-issued COA available upon request The Homage to the Square series is Josef Albers’s most celebrated and influential body of work, produced between 1950 and his death in 1976. Consisting of hundreds of paintings, the series explores the interaction of color through a deceptively simple compositional structure: nested squares arranged concentrically on a flat surface. Despite its geometric restraint, the work is fundamentally about perception—how colors shift, advance, recede, and transform in relation to one another. Albers applied paint directly from the tube using a palette knife, avoiding visible brushwork to eliminate gesture and emphasize color relationships as the primary subject. Each composition is carefully calibrated, demonstrating how identical colors can appear dramatically different depending on their surrounding context. The result is a dynamic visual experience in which depth, vibration, and spatial illusion emerge purely through chromatic interaction. The series reflects Albers’s theoretical contributions, particularly his seminal book Interaction of Color (1963), in which he articulated his belief that color is relative rather than absolute. Rather than expressing emotion through imagery, Albers invites the viewer into an active perceptual process, making the act of seeing itself the central theme. Homage to the Square remains a cornerstone of modernist abstraction and color theory, influencing generations of artists, designers, and architects. Works from the series are held in major museum collections worldwide and continue to be studied for their rigorous investigation of visual perception. Homage to the Square, Josef Albers square...

Category

1970s Abstract Geometric Art

Materials

Screen

Yesteryear's Wire Walker (Unidentified) – original circus photograph, 1950s

Yesteryear's Wire Walker (Unidentified) – original circus photograph, 1950s

Located in Middletown, NY

Gelatin silver print mounted on board, 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (190 x 241 mm) from the Roland Butler Collection, Press Agent, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus (1930s-1960s) Roland...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Eternity Abstract Canvas Painting, Oil & Acrylic XXL
Eternity Abstract Canvas Painting, Oil & Acrylic XXL

Eternity Abstract Canvas Painting, Oil & Acrylic XXL

By Katarina Joys

Located in London, London

All custom charges are included in the final price agreed. unframed, shipped rolled XXL, Extra-large painting, large painting, abstract art, abstract painting on canvas, oil on can...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Red Bloom Acrylic Painting on Canvas
Red Bloom Acrylic Painting on Canvas

Red Bloom Acrylic Painting on Canvas

By Katarina Joys

Located in London, London

Floral vintage tapestry abstract decor Red flowers still-life. Artist: Katarina Joys Title: Red bloom Technique: acrylic on canvas Painted in London, UK, in 2025 Dimensions: 95x85...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"Vessels" (2013) By Michael DeVore, Impressionist Still-Life, Oil Painting
"Vessels" (2013) By Michael DeVore, Impressionist Still-Life, Oil Painting

"Vessels" (2013) By Michael DeVore, Impressionist Still-Life, Oil Painting

Located in Denver, CO

Michael DeVore’s "Vessels" (2015) is a masterfully executed original still-life oil painting which depicts a variety of ceramic and glass vases. This piece measures at 14 x 18 in., a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Laurisilva of Madeira - analogue black and white nature photography, Limited 10

Laurisilva of Madeira - analogue black and white nature photography, Limited 10

By Ugne Pouwell

Located in London, GB

' Laurisilva of Madeira' 2026 Limited edition of 10 Photograph shot using mid-century large format film camera Linhof. Printed on archival Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta paper. Signe...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art

Materials

Film, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Giclée

French school SENSATIONAL Alpine landscape, oil painting Signed
French school SENSATIONAL Alpine landscape, oil painting Signed

French school SENSATIONAL Alpine landscape, oil painting Signed

Located in Zofingen, AG

➡️ Alpine landscape with church⬅️ ⏩It is signed Pierre Dubreuil⏪ 1891-1970 ⭐Medium:⭐ Oil on wood / isorel ⭐Technique: ⭐Impasto painting with expressive brushwork. ⭐Size:⭐29.7x4...

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1940s Post-Impressionist Art

Materials

Gesso, Oil, Stretcher Bars, Wood Panel

"In the shade of  the tree" Original large impressionistic landscape
"In the shade of  the tree" Original large impressionistic landscape

"In the shade of the tree" Original large impressionistic landscape

Located in Oslo, NO

This painting, crafted with rich oil paints, is a vivid portrayal of nature's serenity. Embracing the impressionistic style, I aimed to capture the tranquil essence of dappled light ...

Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Barcelona Beach Night Horizon, Nocturnal Seascape Cyanotype on Watercolor Paper
Barcelona Beach Night Horizon, Nocturnal Seascape Cyanotype on Watercolor Paper

Barcelona Beach Night Horizon, Nocturnal Seascape Cyanotype on Watercolor Paper

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. Outstanding "Barcelona Beach Night Horizon" shows a nocturnal seascape, taken on the Barcelona beach. Details: + Title: B...

Category

2010s Realist Art

Materials

Emulsion, Printer's Ink, Watercolor, Photographic Paper, Color, Photogram

"Beach Scene with Figures & Sailing Boats" Impressionist Oil Painting Landscape
"Beach Scene with Figures & Sailing Boats" Impressionist Oil Painting Landscape

"Beach Scene with Figures & Sailing Boats" Impressionist Oil Painting Landscape

By Niek van der Plas

Located in New York, NY

This captivating summer day beach scene is a remarkable display of Van der Plas's true passion for outdoor genre paintings. A wonderfully rich beach scene executed in the 21st Centur...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Water flowers abstract painting
Water flowers abstract painting

Water flowers abstract painting

By Katarina Joys

Located in London, London

Decor floral, vintage flowers Abstract painting on canvas, blue, extra-large, XXL, large oil on canvas painting, abstract expressionism. Abstract art, water flowers, exotic flower...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Oil

Light Up I!
Light Up I!

Light Up I!

By Carla Sutera Sardo

Located in New York, NY

PACKAGING: 30x40" and 40x60" prints are shipped in a special fortified tube to guard against bending or damage. Framed 30x40" prints are shipped via FedEx in a bespoke cardboard box ...

Category

2010s Art

Materials

Photographic Paper

Open the Right Mind by Johnson Tsang

Open the Right Mind by Johnson Tsang

By JOHNSON TSANG

Located in Manchester, GB

Open the Right Mind By Johnson Tsang 2023 Painted, dry cast and porcelain filled resin sculpture. 43 x 15.6 x 13cm (16.9 x 6.14 x 15.1 in) Artist's signature stamped on reverse....

Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Porcelain, Resin, Paint

Aurora over a Northern Lake, 1916
Aurora over a Northern Lake, 1916

Aurora over a Northern Lake, 1916

Located in Stockholm, SE

Aurora over a Northern Lake, signed and dated “G Claeson 1916”, oil on canvas. This evocative landscape, executed in an expressionist manner, and on the same time almost modern, cap...

Category

1910s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bountiful Bouquet: Large Floral Painting, Contemporary, Delight, Botanical
Bountiful Bouquet: Large Floral Painting, Contemporary, Delight, Botanical

Bountiful Bouquet: Large Floral Painting, Contemporary, Delight, Botanical

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: Bountiful Bouquet Large Floral Painting, Contemporary, Delight, Botanical Bountiful Bouquet captures the essence of blossoms and roses in shades of pink, filled with splash...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Art

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

TIE Fighter Beatles Pop Art Print, Signed Limited Edition, 40x30 in
TIE Fighter Beatles Pop Art Print, Signed Limited Edition, 40x30 in

TIE Fighter Beatles Pop Art Print, Signed Limited Edition, 40x30 in

By BATIK

Located in London, GB

TIE Fighter Beatles by B A T I K Pop art work featuring the Fab Four Paul McCartney , George Harrison, Ringo Starr and John Lennon running away from Star Wars TIE fighters chasing...

Category

2010s Surrealist Art

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

Swedish Expressionist Landscape with Trees, 1914 – Ture Ander
Swedish Expressionist Landscape with Trees, 1914 – Ture Ander

Swedish Expressionist Landscape with Trees, 1914 – Ture Ander

Located in Stockholm, SE

Ture Ander (1881–1959) Sweden Landscape with Trees, 1914 signed and dated lower right T. Ander 1914 oil on canvas unframed 71 × 65.5 cm (28 × 25.8 in) framed 87 × 72 cm (34.3 × 28....

Category

1910s Post-Impressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Flower Pot 9 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract, Still Life, Nature, Floral

Flower Pot 9 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract, Still Life, Nature, Floral

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. About Artist Aka...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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