Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
ABSTRACT STYLE
Beginning in the early 20th century, abstract art became a leading style of modernism. Rather than portray the world in a way that represented reality, as had been the dominating style of Western art in the previous centuries, abstract paintings, prints and sculptures are marked by a shift to geometric forms, gestural shapes and experimentation with color to express ideas, subject matter and scenes.
Although abstract art flourished in the early 1900s, propelled by movements like Fauvism and Cubism, it was rooted in the 19th century. In the 1840s, J.M.W. Turner emphasized light and motion for atmospheric paintings in which concrete details were blurred, and Paul Cézanne challenged traditional expectations of perspective in the 1890s.
Some of the earliest abstract artists — Wassily Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint — expanded on these breakthroughs while using vivid colors and forms to channel spiritual concepts. Painter Piet Mondrian, a Dutch pioneer of the art movement, explored geometric abstraction partly owing to his belief in Theosophy, which is grounded in a search for higher spiritual truths and embraces philosophers of the Renaissance period and medieval mystics. Black Square, a daringly simple 1913 work by Russian artist Kazimir Malevich, was a watershed statement on creating art that was free “from the dead weight of the real world,” as he later wrote.
Surrealism in the 1920s, led by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Meret Oppenheim and others, saw painters creating abstract pieces in order to connect to the subconscious. When Abstract Expressionism emerged in New York during the mid-20th century, it similarly centered on the process of creation, in which Helen Frankenthaler’s expressive “soak-stain” technique, Jackson Pollock’s drips of paint, and Mark Rothko’s planes of color were a radical new type of abstraction.
Conceptual art, Pop art, Hard-Edge painting and many other movements offered fresh approaches to abstraction that continued into the 21st century, with major contemporary artists now exploring it, including Anish Kapoor, Mark Bradford, El Anatsui and Julie Mehretu.
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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Abstract
Abstract Surrealist Charcoal Drawing on Paper
Located in Houston, TX
Signed and dated by the artist in the bottom right corner. Currently displayed in a black frame and white matte.
Dimensions Without Frame: H 8 in. x W 5.5 in.
Artist Biography: Born in 1948 in Decatur, Illinois, Virgil Grotfeldt...
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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal, Pencil, Paper
Autumn Equinox I: abstract monotype print & painting on paper in orange & red
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
"Autumn Equinox I" is collaborative work created by Deirdre Murphy (painter) & Agathe Bouton (printmaker). It is a mixed media original monotype print w...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Acrylic, Monoprint, Monotype, Archival Paper
Red & Blue Linear Abstract
By Doris Warner
Located in Soquel, CA
Dynamic abstract with boldly colored forms in motion by Doris Ann Warner (American, 1925-2010). Signed "Warner" lower left. Unframed. Image size, 12H x 9"W. Purchase from the estate ...
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1970s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Vapor and Calm
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Watercolor on Arches paper
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2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Smoke & Fog
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Watercolor on Arches paper
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1980s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Untitled
By Claire Falkenstein
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Gouache on board
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache, Board
Aggregate #11
Located in New Orleans, LA
(NOTE: I notice there is a bit of shadow on the right side of the photograph, but it is due to the way the photo was shot. The lightness is uniform, and similar to the left side of the painting as shown in the large photo.)
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2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal, Pastel, Oil, Acrylic
"Aggregate #4" - Contemporary Multimedia Abstract Painting
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is the second of this series we have posted on 1stDibs. The first got more clicks and saves on its first day than any of the many hundreds of artworks we have ever posted here, ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal, Pastel, Acrylic, Oil
Untitled
Located in New York, NY
2020
Pastel on paper
S. 18 x 24 in.
Signed and dated in pencil
Unframed
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Paper
Untitled
Located in New York, NY
2020
Pastel on paper
S. 18 x 24 in.
Signed and dated in pencil
Unframed
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Paper
Untitled
Located in New York, NY
2020
Pastel on paper
S. 18 x 24 in.
Signed and dated in pencil
Unframed
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Paper
Untitled
Located in New York, NY
2020
Pastel on paper
S. 18 x 24 in.
Signed and dated in pencil
Unframed
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Paper
Untitled
Located in New York, NY
2020
Pastel on paper
S. 18 x 24 in.
Signed and dated in pencil
Unframed
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Paper
Untitled
Located in New York, NY
2020
Pastel on paper
S. 18 x 24 in.
Signed and dated in pencil
Unframed
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Paper
Untitled
Located in New York, NY
2020
Pastel on paper
S. 18 x 24 in.
Signed and dated in pencil
Unframed
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Paper
Untitled
Located in New York, NY
2020
Pastel on paper
S. 18 x 24 in.
Signed and dated in pencil
Unframed
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Paper
Untitled
Located in New York, NY
2020
Pastel on paper
S. 18 x 24 in.
Signed and dated in pencil
Unframed
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Paper
Untitled
Located in New York, NY
2020
Pastel on paper
S. 18 x 24 in.
Signed and dated in pencil
Unframed
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Paper
Peter Kitchell (b.1950) Large Scale Abstract Watercolor c.1979
Located in San Francisco, CA
Peter Kitchell (b.1950) Monumental Abstract Watercolor c.1979
Impressive large scale watercolor by listed artist Peter Kitchell.
Original watercolor o...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Untitled
By Julia Zanes
Located in Lincoln, MA
gouache, watercolor and gold leaf on antique paper
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache
Untitled
By Julia Zanes
Located in Lincoln, MA
gouache, watercolor and gold leaf on antique paper
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache
Untitled
By Julia Zanes
Located in Lincoln, MA
gouache, watercolor and gold leaf on antique paper
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache
Untitled
By Julia Zanes
Located in Lincoln, MA
gouache, watercolor and gold leaf on antique paper
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache
Untitled
By Francesca DiMattio
Located in New York, NY
FRANCESCA DIMATTIO
untitled, 2007
Gouache And Mixed Media On Paper
12h x 9w in
30.48h x 22.86w cm
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Mixed Media, Gouache
Picasso, Homme dans un interiéur jouant de la guitare
Located in Miami, FL
Drawn in 1912 by Picasso, this fine piece of work is a recognizable mark of his unique style. "Homme dans un interiéur jouant de la guitare", 1912 is on cream laid paper, with abstra...
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1910s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Blue Springs Semi Upper Level
By Kory Twaddle
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Kory Twaddle
Title : Blue Springs Semi Upper Level
Materials : Colored pencil, marker, tempera, gouache, stickers, tape, glitter glue, pastel, oil pastel, acrylic, graphite...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Graphite, Color Pencil, Paint, Newsprint, Cardboard, Watercolor,...
Biogram of the Kansas City Zoo
By Kory Twaddle
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Kory Twaddle
Title : Biogram of the Kansas City Zoo
Materials : Pastel, oil pastel, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, tempera, glitter glue, foam stickers, paper, marker, color...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Newsprint, Graphite, Color Pencil, Paint, Cardboard, Watercolor, Tempera...
Basement Systems
By Kory Twaddle
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Kory Twaddle
Title : Basement Systems
Materials : Acrylic, tempera, gouache, and glitter glue on cardboard drawing pad back
Date : 2019
Dimensions : 18 x 12 x .2 in.
Kory ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Newsprint, Graphite, Color Pencil, Paint, Cardboard, Watercolor, Tempera...
Second Floor Biogram
By Kory Twaddle
Located in Kansas City, MO
Title : Second Floor Biogram
Materials : Tempera, gouache, India ink, conté crayon, charcoal, and wooden veneer sticker on paper
Date : 2018
Dimensions : 18 x 24 x 0.2 in.
Descripti...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
India Ink, Charcoal, Paint, Graphite, Color Pencil, Watercolor, Tempera,...
What was Left
By Kory Twaddle
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Kory Twaddle
Title : What was Left
Materials : Watercolor on paper
Date : 2015
Dimensions : 10 x 12 x .1
Description : I hate to waste anything and want to utilize every scr...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paint, Paper, Acrylic, Tempera, Watercolor, Graphite
1, 000 piece Museum Quality Collection of Art & Objects from NYC 1939 Worlds Fair
Located in New York, NY
1,000 piece Museum Quality Collection of Art & Objects from NYC 1939 Worlds Fair.
Ilya Bolotowsky (1907-1981) "1939 World’s Fair Mural Study for the Hall of Medical Sciences...
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1930s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Gouache, Canvas, Plaster, Oil
Untitled
By Martin Reyna
Located in New York, NY
Martin Reyna’s paintings embody and expand upon the artist’s ongoing exploration of landscape, architecture, and light. His brightly colored inks are spread and diluted through dyna...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Mixed Media
Untitled
Located in New York, NY
Gouache, colored pencil, graphite, and pastel on paper
Signed and dated, verso
This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City.
Born in Peekskill, New York, Dannielle...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel, Gouache, Color Pencil, Graphite
"Medallion" Circular Red Abstract
Located in Houston, TX
Circular red abstract painting with blue and white accents by artist Robert B. Eaton in 1971.
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20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Acrylic
Calmer Expectations II
Located in New York, NY
Watercolor on paper
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Calmer Expectations I
Located in New York, NY
watercolor on paper
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
"Excursion 5" - Black & White abstract drawing (pencil and charcoal on paper).
Located in Miami, FL
Charcoal and pencil on paper.
Note: The painting shown on the wall may not be proportional to the room size.
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Charcoal, Pencil, Carbon Pencil
"Composition with a Triangle", Abstract, Cool-Colored Watercolor
Located in Houston, TX
Blue geometric abstract watercolor painting on paper by Oris Robertsion circa 1970s. Features contrasting thine, white, geometric lines with curved cool colored shapes.
Artist Biog...
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1970s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Th Fall
By Katerina Papazissi
Located in New York, NY
Katerina-Papazissi
The Fall, 2016
Pasel on paper
Her work constructs a universe where the body and nature, as well as inner reality, an inexplicable, overwhelming, material but...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel, Archival Paper
Scultura Sunset
By Alex Corno
Located in Dallas, TX
Valley House Gallery & Sculpture Garden presented the first solo exhibition in the United States of sculpture and works on paper by Italian artist Alex Corno in 2015. In his studio n...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Enamel
Karen Schiff, Field of Sorts IV, Watercolor Rag Paper, Pencil
By Karen Schiff
Located in Darien, CT
Karen Schiff is an artist and wordsmith based in New York; she has always been a reader as well as a visual artist. Her drawings, paintings, installations, and performances combine t...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Rag Paper, Pencil
Karen Schiff, Field of Sorts II, 2014, Watercolor, Pencil, Graphite
By Karen Schiff
Located in Darien, CT
Karen Schiff is an artist and wordsmith based in New York; she has always been a reader as well as a visual artist. Her drawings, paintings, installations, and performances combine t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Pencil, Graphite
Scultura Aperta
By Alex Corno
Located in Dallas, TX
Valley House Gallery & Sculpture Garden presented the first solo exhibition in the United States of sculpture and works on paper by Italian artist Alex Corno in 2015. In his studio n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Enamel
Abstraction
Located in New York, NY
I . Rice Pereira
Abstraction
Pastel. Signed. 9 1/8 x 5 7/8"
I.Rice Pereira was an American abstract artist, poet, and philosopher who played a significant rol...
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel
Target
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Kenneth Noland, American (1924 - 2010)
Title: Target
Year: circa 1965
Medium: Watercolor on Paper
Size: 7.25 in. x 9.5 in. (18.42 cm x 24.13 cm)
Frame Size: 13 x 15.5 in...
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1960s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
L'anello di Dallas
By Alex Corno
Located in Dallas, TX
Valley House Gallery & Sculpture Garden presented the first solo exhibition in the United States of sculpture and works on paper by Italian artist ALEX CORNO in 2015. In his studio n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Mixed Media, Paper
Untitled
By Cleve Gray
Located in Phoenix, AZ
watercolor on paper, signed
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
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