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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
Painted Book
Painted Book

Painted Book

By Karel Appel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Karel Appel (1921-2006) was an important contributor / sddisruptor in the evolution of 20th-century abstraction and one of the founders of the COBRA movement. Appel grew up in Amste...

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1980s Expressionist More Art

Materials

Linen, Mixed Media

Ecce Homo - Rare Book Illustrated by George Grosz - 1923
Ecce Homo - Rare Book Illustrated by George Grosz - 1923

Ecce Homo - Rare Book Illustrated by George Grosz - 1923

By George Grosz

Located in Roma, IT

Ecce Homo is an original modern rare book illustrated by George Grosz (Berlin, 1823 - 1959, Berlin) in 1923. Original First Edition. Published by Malik Verlag, Berlin. Format: Lar...

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1920s Expressionist More Art

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Paper, Lithograph, Offset

Das Neue Gesicht der Herrschenden Klasse by George Grosz - 1930
Das Neue Gesicht der Herrschenden Klasse by George Grosz - 1930

Das Neue Gesicht der Herrschenden Klasse by George Grosz - 1930

By George Grosz

Located in Roma, IT

Das Neue Gesicht der Herrschenden Klasse is an original modern rare book illustrated by George Grosz (Berlin, 1823 - 1959, Berlin) in 1930. Original First Edition. Published by Malik, Berlin. Format: in 4°. The book includes 126 pages with 60 full page reproductions of drawings. Mint conditions. George Grosz (Berlin, 1823 - 1959, Berlin). By the war’s end in 1918, Grosz had developed an unmistakable graphic style that combined a highly expressive use of line with ferocious social caricature. Out of his wartime experiences and his observations of chaotic postwar Germany grew a series of drawings savagely attacking militarism, war profiteering, the gulf between rich and poor, social decadence, and Nazism. In drawing collections such as The Face of the Ruling Class (1921) and Ecce Homo (1922), Grosz depicts fat Junkers, greedy capitalists, smug bourgeoisie, drinkers, and lechers—as well as hollow-faced factory labourers, the poor, and the unemployed. At this time Grosz belonged to the Berlin Dada art movement, having befriended the German Dadaist brothers Wieland Herzfelde and John Heartfield...

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1930s Expressionist More Art

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Paper

Über alles die Liebe - Rare Book illustrated by George Grosz - 1930
Über alles die Liebe - Rare Book illustrated by George Grosz - 1930

Über alles die Liebe - Rare Book illustrated by George Grosz - 1930

By George Grosz

Located in Roma, IT

Über alles die Liebe is an original modern rare book illustrated by George Grosz (Berlin, 1823 - 1959, Berlin) in 1930. Original First Edition. Published by Bruno Cassirer, Berlin. Format: in 4°. The book includes 119 pages with Sixty full page reproductions of drawings. Mint conditions. George Grosz (Berlin, 1823 - 1959, Berlin). By the war’s end in 1918, Grosz had developed an unmistakable graphic style that combined a highly expressive use of line with ferocious social caricature. Out of his wartime experiences and his observations of chaotic postwar Germany grew a series of drawings savagely attacking militarism, war profiteering, the gulf between rich and poor, social decadence, and Nazism. In drawing collections such as The Face of the Ruling Class (1921) and Ecce Homo (1922), Grosz depicts fat Junkers, greedy capitalists, smug bourgeoisie, drinkers, and lechers—as well as hollow-faced factory labourers, the poor, and the unemployed. At this time Grosz belonged to the Berlin Dada art movement, having befriended the German Dadaist brothers Wieland Herzfelde and John Heartfield...

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1930s Expressionist More Art

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Paper, Photogravure

A Moment to Remember, Oil Painting
A Moment to Remember, Oil Painting

A Moment to Remember, Oil Painting

By George Peebles

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A stand of trees rises in the distance, its leaves presenting the colors of autumn. The thin clouds in the sky and wispy grass in the foreground create a sense ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Windmill (Hamptons)

Windmill (Hamptons)

By James Mannix

Located in East Hampton, NY

Windmill in The Hamptons (Long Island, NY) Photography Edition of 10 UNFRAMED: (framing is $140) Print to Order About the Artist: Short Biography in a Nutshell: A fun journey My ...

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2010s Expressionist More Art

Materials

Photographic Paper

Red GMC

Red GMC

By James Mannix

Located in East Hampton, NY

Vintage GMC hood/bonnet Can be printed onto metal. ask for pricing The Hamptons (Long Island, NY) Photography Edition of 10 UNFRAMED: Print to Order About the Artist: Short Biograp...

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2010s Expressionist More Art

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Photographic Paper

The Only Other Thing

The Only Other Thing

By James Mannix

Located in East Hampton, NY

Palm Springs , California Photography Edition of 10 UNFRAMED: Print to Order About the Artist: Short Biography in a Nutshell: A fun journey My first foray into the art world was ...

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2010s Expressionist More Art

Materials

Photographic Paper

Bombay Star Series : A Third Star

Bombay Star Series : A Third Star

By James Mannix

Located in East Hampton, NY

Bombay Beach , California Photography Edition of 10 UNFRAMED: Print to Order About the Artist: Short Biography in a Nutshell: A fun journey My first foray into the art world was ...

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2010s Expressionist More Art

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Photographic Paper

The Long Forest, Original Painting
The Long Forest, Original Painting

The Long Forest, Original Painting

By Robert Hofherr

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Inspired by English painter Keith Vaughan, artist Robert Hofherr reimagines a forest scene with a sense of fantasy and playful abstraction. Stylized trees inter...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

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Acrylic

Water Wonder Land, Oil Painting
Water Wonder Land, Oil Painting

Water Wonder Land, Oil Painting

By George Peebles

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Gentle waves roll toward a distant shore, echoing the wispy clouds above. Blades of grass in the dark foreground create contrast against the bright sky and wate...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Enlighted, Original Painting
Enlighted, Original Painting

Enlighted, Original Painting

By Diana Elena Chelaru

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Two figures gaze toward a light emerging from surrounding darkness, where directional strokes create a sense of flowing movement. A warm glow illuminates their ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

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Acrylic

West Wind, Oil Painting
West Wind, Oil Painting

West Wind, Oil Painting

By George Peebles

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Tall beach grass stretches across the foreground, with a small pool of water reflecting the sky. In the distance, layers of sand and sea stack into soft, hori...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

FRIDA KAHLO - The Two Fridas. Skate Deck Modern Design Pop
FRIDA KAHLO - The Two Fridas. Skate Deck Modern Design Pop

FRIDA KAHLO - The Two Fridas. Skate Deck Modern Design Pop

Located in Madrid, Madrid

Frida Kahlo - The Two Fridas Date of creation: 2025 Medium: Digital print on Canadian maple wood Edition: Open Size: 80 x 20 cm (each skate) Condition: In mint conditions and never ...

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2010s Expressionist More Art

Materials

Wood, Maple, Screen

Old Port Town, Original Painting
Old Port Town, Original Painting

Old Port Town, Original Painting

By Judy Mudd

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This watercolor painting captures the charm and vitality of Portland’s historic Old Port district. City life hums with a balance of energy and ease—building...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Watercolor

Vanishing Point, Oil Painting
Vanishing Point, Oil Painting

Vanishing Point, Oil Painting

By Kristen Brown

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Deep blue tones envelop a blurred San Francisco cityscape, evoking a dreamlike memory of a fleeting moment. The triangular panel enhances the composition’s un...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Daydream Moments, Oil Painting
Daydream Moments, Oil Painting

Daydream Moments, Oil Painting

By George Peebles

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A solitary cloud in a bright blue sky stretches over the sea. The water meets the shore with small waves rolling in. The grass adds texture in the foreground. H...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Who Knows One (Passover), Large Tapestry Rug by Shlomo Katz
Who Knows One (Passover), Large Tapestry Rug by Shlomo Katz

Who Knows One (Passover), Large Tapestry Rug by Shlomo Katz

By Shlomo Katz

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: after Shlomo Katz, Polish/Israeli (1937 - 1992) Title: Who Knows One (Passover) Year: 2000 Medium: Woolen Carpet Tapestry, signature in the cache Size: 120 x 95 in. (304.8 x ...

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Early 2000s Expressionist More Art

Materials

Tapestry, Wool

The Golden Hour Reflections, Oil Painting
The Golden Hour Reflections, Oil Painting

The Golden Hour Reflections, Oil Painting

By Srinivas Kathoju

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The ethereal beauty of nature manifests as the warm glow of the sun kisses the water’s surface. Golden hour bathes the landscape in soft, radiant colors, ca...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Crepe-Myrtle, Oil Painting
Crepe-Myrtle, Oil Painting

Crepe-Myrtle, Oil Painting

By Naoko Tadotsu

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Vivid brushstrokes portray crepe myrtle trees swaying in the wind. As colorful as sugar candies, their flowers and leaves burst like Portuguese confetti under...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Midsummer Wander, Original Painting
Midsummer Wander, Original Painting

Midsummer Wander, Original Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
On a lazy midsummer afternoon, a young bear wanders into a meadow nestled high in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Abstract fields of color melt into the essence ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Star over the City, Original Painting
Star over the City, Original Painting

Star over the City, Original Painting

By Diana Elena Chelaru

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A vast, colorful sky stretches over an abstracted city. Artist Diana Elena Chelaru has intentionally minimized the buildings, letting the sky feel limitless. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Drops of Morning Light, Original Painting
Drops of Morning Light, Original Painting

Drops of Morning Light, Original Painting

By Diana Elena Chelaru

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
As the sun rises, golden yellows and oranges radiate against the blue sky. Colorful dots spread across the scene, conveying the movement and warmth of sunligh...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Sunrise over the City, Original Painting
Sunrise over the City, Original Painting

Sunrise over the City, Original Painting

By Diana Elena Chelaru

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Vibrant, swirling sun rays fill the sky, creating a celestial panorama above a city. The windows of the stylized buildings below reflect the galaxy of geometr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Tree Row by Field, Original Painting
Tree Row by Field, Original Painting

Tree Row by Field, Original Painting

By Janet Dyer

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A row of slender trees lines a road in Provence, France. As artist Janet Dyer drove by, she was captivated by the configuration of the trunks against the pale...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Acrylic

On a Clear Day, Oil Painting
On a Clear Day, Oil Painting

On a Clear Day, Oil Painting

By George Peebles

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Waves gently roll towards the shore, reflecting shades of blue and green under a bright sky. Tall grasses in the foreground sway lightly, adding texture to th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Family Tree, Oil Painting
Family Tree, Oil Painting

Family Tree, Oil Painting

By George Peebles

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A colorful tree stands alone in an open field under a clear blue sky. The orange, yellow, and red leaves create a focal point against the soft, expansive back...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Surfs Up, Oil Painting
Surfs Up, Oil Painting

Surfs Up, Oil Painting

By George Peebles

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
With low tide, the sand stretches out towards the receding waterline, revealing a shallow pool of water reflecting the sky. A solitary cloud watches over the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Under the Stars, Original Painting
Under the Stars, Original Painting

Under the Stars, Original Painting

By Diana Elena Chelaru

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The artwork depicts an expressionist city landscape at night, emphasizing emotions and subjective experience over realism. A woman's figure lies among the sta...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Landscape, Acrylic on Canvas by Modern Artist Anita Roy Chowdhury "In Stock"

Landscape, Acrylic on Canvas by Modern Artist Anita Roy Chowdhury "In Stock"

By Anita Roy Chowdhury

Located in Kolkata, West Bengal

Anita Roy Chowdhury - Landscape - 18 x 24 inches ( unframed size) Acrylic on Canvas , 2006 Inclusive of shipped in roll form. Style : Her works manifest human figures, nude or drape...

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Early 2000s Expressionist More Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Carefree Day, Oil Painting
Carefree Day, Oil Painting

Carefree Day, Oil Painting

By George Peebles

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A cluster of trees stands in the middle of a vast field, their canopies merging to create a unified presence. Against the coolness of the blue sky, the orange...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Rays of Light, Original Painting
Rays of Light, Original Painting

Rays of Light, Original Painting

By Diana Elena Chelaru

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A vibrant night sky stretches over the city. Ethereal blues mirror the celestial depths, while fiery oranges echo the birth of the stars. Geometric shapes and...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Moonlight, Original Painting
Moonlight, Original Painting

Moonlight, Original Painting

By Diana Elena Chelaru

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The artwork portrays an abstract depiction of the moon emerging in the sky. It invites exploration of artistic interpretations of a cosmic landscape. Captivat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Setting Sun, Original Painting
Setting Sun, Original Painting

Setting Sun, Original Painting

By Diana Elena Chelaru

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
In awe of the images from the James Webb Telescope, artist Diana Elena Chelaru creates a series inspired by the depths of the universe. The mystery and vibran...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Acrylic

The Pond, Oil Painting
The Pond, Oil Painting

The Pond, Oil Painting

By George Peebles

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Four key elements define the composition. The expansive sky, the horizon with hazy tree silhouettes, the colorful orchard, and the chilly pond form a captivat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Daycamp, Original Painting
Daycamp, Original Painting

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 brus...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Wintergreen, Oil Painting
Wintergreen, Oil Painting

Wintergreen, Oil Painting

By Valerie Berkely

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Dreamscape, Oil Painting
Dreamscape, Oil Painting

Dreamscape, Oil Painting

By Gary Leonard

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This painting features a woman as the central subject, depicted with bold textures and spontaneous brushstrokes. Her white dress against the deep blue backgro...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Autumn Equinox, Oil Painting
Autumn Equinox, Oil Painting

Autumn Equinox, Oil Painting

By George Peebles

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A tranquil landscape welcomes the beginning of autumn. A cloudy sky stretches over the vast field and the ocean, adorned with scattered trees and a puddle. Th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Ischia
Ischia

Ischia

By Nicola Simbari

Located in New York, NY

We received 5 tapestries from a dealers collection who retired from business and been stored properly, currently 4. There in no fading or damage to each and ready to hang condition....

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1980s Expressionist More Art

Materials

Tapestry

September, Oil Painting
September, Oil Painting

September, Oil Painting

By George Peebles

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
September flourishes at its peak, with trees painted in vibrant autumn hues. A field of grass wraps around the foreground, with a small patch illuminated by s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Dancing with Friends, Original Painting
Dancing with Friends, Original Painting

Dancing with Friends, Original Painting

By Diana Elena Chelaru

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This painting shows a happy moment between friends dancing with each other. They close their eyes and lift their hands, fully immersing themselves in the expe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Autumn Closing In, Oil Painting
Autumn Closing In, Oil Painting

Autumn Closing In, Oil Painting

By George Peebles

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist George Peebles presents an expressionist landscape shifting as autumn approaches. The green leaves turn a fiery red as the season changes. George paint...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

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Oil

«Celebration» Large Hand-Tufted Tapestry by Julia Kiryanova
«Celebration» Large Hand-Tufted Tapestry by Julia Kiryanova

«Celebration» Large Hand-Tufted Tapestry by Julia Kiryanova

By Julia Kiryanova

Located in Oslo, NO

For Julia Kiryanova, her artwork is a dialogue – a dialogue which she beautifully facilitates, layering her work with various techniques. At the heart of much of her work an inherent fascination for people lies, intimately displaying abandoned figures seemingly floating in an abstract dream world, where time has stopped everything, but them. Julia Kiryanova has exhibited work at Amsterdam museum, Museum Op Solder and The Holocaust Museum...

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2010s Expressionist More Art

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Yarn

100% - Rare Book by George Grosz - 1921
100% - Rare Book by George Grosz - 1921

100% - Rare Book by George Grosz - 1921

By George Grosz

Located in Roma, IT

100% is an original Modern rare book written by Upton Beall Sinclair (Baltimora, 1878 – Bound Brook, 1968) and illustrated by George Grosz (Berlin, 1823 - 1959, Berlin) in 1921. O...

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1920s Expressionist More Art

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

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Find a wide variety of authentic Expressionist more art available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 20th Century, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add more art created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, red, green, orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including and Mino Maccari. Frequently made by artists working with and Woodcut Print 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 more art, so small editions measuring 2.07 inches across are also available. Prices for more art made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $120 and tops out at $80,212, while the average work sells for $1,178.