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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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Style: Abstract
Peony I, Oil Painting
Peony I, Oil Painting

Peony I, Oil Painting

By Nicole Lamothe

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Nicole Lamothe paints a charming pink peony framed by a neutral patterned background. Her distinct brushwork creates a delicate softness about the piec...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Magnolia Bouquet, Oil Painting
Magnolia Bouquet, Oil Painting

Magnolia Bouquet, Oil Painting

By Oksana Johnson

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"Every spring I get inspired by spectacular blooming magnolias," shares artist Oksana Johnson. "This time, I arranged contrasting white and dark maroon blosso...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Frank Stella's Moby-Dick: Words and Shapes (Hand signed and inscribed monograph)
Frank Stella's Moby-Dick: Words and Shapes (Hand signed and inscribed monograph)

Frank Stella's Moby-Dick: Words and Shapes (Hand signed and inscribed monograph)

By Frank Stella

Located in New York, NY

Frank Stella's Moby-Dick: Words and Shapes (Hand signed and inscribed), 2000 Elegant, beautifully illustrated hardback monograph with dust jacket Hand signed, dated and inscribed by Frank Stella 10 1/4 × 8 3/4 × 1 1/4 inches Ink Inscription reads: for Ed & Rochelle Frank Stella '02 Book info: Published by The University of Michigan Press, 2000 Hardcover; 326 pages Publisher's Synopsis: One of the world's leading painters and printmakers, the artist Frank Stella spent over a decade creating a huge series of works linked with Herman Melville's classic novel Moby-Dick. The completed series consists of more than 135 pieces: large metal reliefs...

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Early 2000s Abstract More Art

Materials

Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset

Untitled
Untitled

Untitled

By Ed Moses

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Moses often referred to himself as a “mutator,” driven less by self-expression than by an insatiable curiosity to discover. Never content to remain within a singular visual language,...

Category

1950s Abstract More Art

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

KAWS MONSTER (KAWS Companion)
KAWS MONSTER (KAWS Companion)

KAWS MONSTER (KAWS Companion)

By KAWS

Located in NEW YORK, NY

KAWS Monster: A highly collectible & super decorative KAWS art toy, featuring the artist’s rendition of the famed cereal character Frute Brute. A playful exploration of KAWS’s love for these timeless pop cultural characters featuring his signature motifs. New / never displayed; accompanied by full original packaging. Medium: Vinyl art toy. Approximately: 11.4 × 6.3 inches. New in original packaging. Published by the artist from a sold out edition of unknown. Further background: “Inspired by classic horror film characters, the Monster Cereals...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Fa Caldo, Oil Painting
Fa Caldo, Oil Painting

Fa Caldo, Oil Painting

By Onelio Marrero

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Onelio Marrero paints this piece based on a visit to Rome, Italy. He depicts a scene of Constantine's Arch and The Colosseum on a warm late May...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Limits, Abstract Painting
Limits, Abstract Painting

Limits, Abstract Painting

By Leslie Ann Butler

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This abstract painting uses minimal components to evoke a sense of calm and clarity. The touch of gold leaf adds warmth and richness, contrasting with the stark...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Golden Splendor, Oil Painting
Golden Splendor, Oil Painting

Golden Splendor, Oil Painting

By Sherri Aldawood

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Sherri Aldawood depicts a sunny, autumn day along the banks of Oak Creek in Sedona, Arizona. With the use of a harmonious color palette, Sherri conveys the warmth of the landscape with tones in yellow, orange, red, and olive. Dynamic brushwork represents various textures and the calm countryside.


About the Artist
Sherri Aldawood didn't intend to always paint flowers, but over time her love of gardens started to permeate her art. She focuses on the light and color of the flowers on the canvas. Sherri prefers alla prima, working with wet layers of paint instead of letting them dry. She keeps the paint as wet as possible by using walnut and clove oil...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Spring Cycling in Yellow, Oil Painting
Spring Cycling in Yellow, Oil Painting

Spring Cycling in Yellow, Oil Painting

By Warren Keating

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Warren Keating displays an image of a man riding a bicycle from an aerial view. "This painting was inspired by an early morning cyclist traveling on a ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Fiery Calf, Original Painting
Fiery Calf, Original Painting

Fiery Calf, Original Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"This is a calf from a herd I met in Pagosa Springs, Colorado," shares artist Heather Foster. "I wanted the bold underpainting to show through and give a dist...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Acrylic

1969 Monoprint by H. Lawrence Hoffman, Signed
1969 Monoprint by H. Lawrence Hoffman, Signed

1969 Monoprint by H. Lawrence Hoffman, Signed

Located in New York, NY

H. Lawrence Hoffman (American, 1911-1977) Inhale Exhale, 1969 Monoprint Sight: 19 x 15 in. Framed: 27 1/2 x 23 1/4 x 3/4 in. Signed and dated lower right, title inscribed verso H. Lawrence Hoffman (23 October 1911 – 20 January 1977) was a commercial book jacket designer, illustrator,calligrapher and painter who worked in New York City. He illustrated book covers for over 25 publishing companies, including Alfred A Knopf, Pocket Books, Popular Library, Macmillan, Simon & Schuster, The Viking Press, and Random House. Over the course of his career, he illustrated over 600 book jacket covers. Hoffman graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in 1934 and then completed two years of post graduate study in Commercial Art from RISD. He moved to New York City with the $200 he was awarded for winning a competition to design a coin for the 1936 300 year Rhode Island Tercentennial. He began his career as an Art Director at the A.M. Sneider Advertising Company (1938–1941) and at Immerman Art Studios (1941–?). After leaving Immerman, he worked as a free-lance artist and book illustrator for the remainder of his career. He also taught illustration and lettering at The Cooper Union (1960-1967) and was a Professor of Art at C.W. Post University (1967–1976). Hoffman began his career doing drawings for the pulp magazine, "Thrilling Mystery Magazine...

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1960s Abstract More Art

Materials

Monoprint

New York Misses You Too, Oil Painting
New York Misses You Too, Oil Painting

New York Misses You Too, Oil Painting

By Onelio Marrero

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"The source of inspiration for this painting came as I was walking in Manhattan in the rain," says artist Onelio Marrero. "This street is based on 8th Avenue ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Contemporary boats, Boats Astore.
Contemporary boats, Boats Astore.

Contemporary boats, Boats Astore.

By KOKO HOVAGUIMIAN

Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA

Boats Astore," an exquisite masterpiece crafted by the talented artist Koko Hovagumian, invites viewers into a serene maritime scene where creativity and subtlety converge. The title...

Category

2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Homely Girl, A Life, Volumes I & II Signed by Louise Bourgeois AND Arthur Miller
Homely Girl, A Life, Volumes I & II Signed by Louise Bourgeois AND Arthur Miller

Homely Girl, A Life, Volumes I & II Signed by Louise Bourgeois AND Arthur Miller

By Louise Bourgeois

Located in New York, NY

Louise Bourgeois Homely Girl, A Life, Volumes I and II (Literary books with 10 original etchings) Hand signed by both artist Louise Bourgeois and Pulitzer winning playwright Arthur M...

Category

1990s Abstract More Art

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Etching, Lithograph, Offset

Evening Glow, Oil Painting
Evening Glow, Oil Painting

Evening Glow, Oil Painting

By George Peebles

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Ocean waves crash in warm hues of red and yellow under a violet evening glow in this expressionist seascape by artist George Peebles. He conveys a calm and dr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

What Goes On, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
What Goes On, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel

What Goes On, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel

By Craig Moran

Located in Yardley, PA

Magic is a distraction, a face wandering in the shadows, waiting like a jellyfish, only dreaming of what remains after the sweet apocalypse. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionis...

Category

2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Stalling and Waiting, Oil Painting
Stalling and Waiting, Oil Painting

Stalling and Waiting, Oil Painting

By Onelio Marrero

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The title of this painting expresses artist Onelio Marrero's observations of people sitting alone in restaurants and cafes. In this case, a woman waits agains...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Coast, Original Abstract Painting, Original Art, Expressionist
Coast, Original Abstract Painting, Original Art, Expressionist

Coast, Original Abstract Painting, Original Art, Expressionist

By Janet Keith

Located in Deddington, GB

COAST is an original abstract painting by Janet Keith. Coast is an expressive, gestural painting evoking a feeling of shorelines, water, low tide and ariness. The painting is built ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Between Breaths

Jayne WaltherBetween Breaths, 2024

$1,680Sale Price|20% Off

Between Breaths

By Jayne Walther

Located in Santa Monica, CA

**Jayne Walther's "Between Breaths, 2024"** Jayne Walther's "Between Breaths, 2024" is a striking acrylic painting that captures the essence of stillness and introspection. Measurin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Blue Swirl 1 - Abstract Minimalist Ink Flowy Painting on French Linen Paper
Blue Swirl 1 - Abstract Minimalist Ink Flowy Painting on French Linen Paper

Blue Swirl 1 - Abstract Minimalist Ink Flowy Painting on French Linen Paper

By Bettina Mauel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bettina Mauel expresses dynamism and sensuality in her paintings: “I paint what I experience,” she articulates. “This includes landscapes, flowers, and people in motion, capturing th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Linen, Ink, Mixed Media

Untitled abstract #4, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Untitled abstract #4, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Untitled abstract #4, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By John Kilduff

Located in Yardley, PA

Large abstract painting using acrylic markers and acrylic paint. Painting will be shipped rolled. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certifica...

Category

2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Alpine Flowers, Oil Painting
Alpine Flowers, Oil Painting

Alpine Flowers, Oil Painting

By Crystal DiPietro

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"This piece is inspired by a steep hike in the high mountains in summer," shares artist Crystal DiPietro. As a hiker, Crystal imparts the feeling of happiness from these wonderful views she gathers during her adventurous trips. "The flower-filled alpine meadows and stunning views bring joy to the heart."


About the Artist
Many artists work with the landscape, but Crystal DiPietro sees her works as different from most in the genre. "I tend not to see landscapes as soft and pretty, but as rugged, dramatic and colorful." Many of her works depict wild storms and moody sunsets. She spends a lot of time in remote spots and uses layers of color to create her compositions. Her work hovers between a brief impression of a scene and a pure dream. Crystal's landscapes of southern Utah seem to undulate and continuously change. What's interesting, though, is that these mountains and valleys seem to do the same thing in person. In these areas, the view changes constantly throughout the day as the light shifts, throwing shadows of faces, mazes and alien patterns across the cliff faces. Crystal impressively captures what's there, and what seems to be but isn't.


Words that describe this painting: mountains, flowers, hike, landscape, alpine, peaks, wildflowers, southwest, west, western, impressionism, impressionism, landscape, western, oil painting


Alpine Flowers...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

May Wildflowers, Oil Painting
May Wildflowers, Oil Painting

May Wildflowers, Oil Painting

By David Forks

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist David Forks depicts a warm and sunny meadow filled with wildflowers, cacti, and trees from the northeastern region of San Antonio, Texas. "May finds fi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

The Palm Trees, Oil Painting
The Palm Trees, Oil Painting

The Palm Trees, Oil Painting

By George Peebles

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist George Peebles exhibits palm trees overlooking the Caribbean. He captures the relaxed scene with an impressionist approach. Fresh blue waters drift to ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Lofty Perch, Oil Painting
Lofty Perch, Oil Painting

Lofty Perch, Oil Painting

By Mary Pratt

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Mary Pratt paints a surreal expressionist habitat surrounding a brightly colored bird perched on a branch. She believes birds are earthly showstoppers and captures them as such. These animals enhance our lives by encouraging us to pause and observe. "Oh look, there goes a beautiful bird—I always stop to look," says Mary.


About the Artist
Mary Pratt, a Georgia...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Quiet Breathes This Night, Oil Painting
Quiet Breathes This Night, Oil Painting

Quiet Breathes This Night, Oil Painting

By Elizabeth Garat

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"On December 21st, 2020 I witnessed the Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn," shares artist Elizabeth Garat. "Astronomers said these planets hadn't appear...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Seated In Perpetual Motion, Oil Painting
Seated In Perpetual Motion, Oil Painting

Seated In Perpetual Motion, Oil Painting

By Mary Pratt

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Using a light and soft palette, artist Mary Pratt paints a figure in a buoyant tulle dress surrounded by contrasting geometric shapes. With a pink rose in her hand, and a palm delicately placed under her chin, the woman exudes elegance heightened by her graceful manner. "I portrayed a scene where the levitating objects create action in an otherwise restful place."


About the Artist
Mary Pratt, a Georgia-based artist, is known for her impressionistic yet modern oil paintings that capture the world with a jovial poise. Her soft, ethereal palette is complemented by the occasional bright pop of color. The artist’s aesthetic choices are intuitive rather than premeditated. Through her gestural brushstrokes, Mary’s paintings summon a joyful, even childlike, emotional response. Her style is nuanced by a range of inspirations, including scenery from the state of Georgia. The personal edge that Mary brings to each painting alters and enhances recognizable subject matter, cultivating an imaginative visual experience.


Words that describe this painting: figure, figurative, contemporary, woman, people, dress, fashion, gentle, flower, soft, pastel, impressionism, oilpaint, impressionism, people, oil painting, pink


Seated In Perpetual Motion...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Vineyards and Mountains, Oil Painting
Vineyards and Mountains, Oil Painting

Vineyards and Mountains, Oil Painting

By Suren Nersisyan

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Suren Nersisyan shows an inviting view of a vineyard that draws the eyes further towards a scenic mountain range lining the distance. Rows of grapevine...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Storm Glow in Aspen Grove, Original Painting
Storm Glow in Aspen Grove, Original Painting

Storm Glow in Aspen Grove, Original Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A dramatic winter scene of an aspen forest in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, outside of Santa Fe. "There is an amazing point during a snowstorm as clouds are...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Untitled
Untitled

Untitled

Located in Phoenix, AZ

hand-knotted cotton with silk Nicholas Krushenick (May 31, 1929 – February 5, 1999) was an American abstract painter, collagist and printmaker whose mature artistic style straddled ...

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1970s Abstract More Art

Materials

Cotton

Ann Thornycroft Large Geometric Abstract Oil Painting, White Grid 1985
Ann Thornycroft Large Geometric Abstract Oil Painting, White Grid 1985

Ann Thornycroft Large Geometric Abstract Oil Painting, White Grid 1985

By Ann Thornycroft

Located in Milford, NH

A fine large geometric abstract grid oil painting by English artist Ann Thornycroft (b. 1944). Thronycroft was born in England, studied at the Chelsea School of Art, London, received...

Category

1980s Abstract More Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Summer Mornings, Oil Painting
Summer Mornings, Oil Painting

Summer Mornings, Oil Painting

By Nancy Jadatz

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
In this impressionist seascape, artist Nancy Jadatz presents a meandering creek flowing into a bay. From the shoreline, the scene ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Evolution, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
Evolution, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel

Evolution, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel

By Craig Moran

Located in Yardley, PA

Puppets are dancing the universe, waiting for something to happen, :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by ...

Category

2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

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