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Abstract Paintings For Sale
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Been There - Large Vibrant Sunset Ocean Landscape Skyscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jodi Miller captivates with her atmospheric landscapes, inspired by the vast skies of her prairie upbringing and her global travels in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Influenced by the...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

ABSTRACT PUZZLE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
I aim to visualize the invisible — energy, memory, and spiritual dimensions of reality. I believe art is the purest form of truth, and each line and symbol invites reflection on one’...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper

Matilda Mother
Located in New York, NY
John Vitale works on many canvases at once, moving between them, adding brushstrokes in acrylic paint, house paint and mark making with pencil and China markers. His process is intui...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

House Paint, Acrylic, Pencil

"Finishing Touch", Abstract Collage painting
Located in Westport, CT
This contemporary abstract painting by Jill haas features a contemporary style, often exploring themes of introspection and emotion through abstract forms and thoughtful color palett...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Wood Panel

Zen Blossoms - colorful original square roses textured asian painting on canvas
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Observe a tree, a flower, a plant. Let your awareness rest upon it. How still they are, how deeply rooted in Being. Allow nature to teach you stillness." – Eckhart Tolle Let your g...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Purple Clouds, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Vast, open landscapes and endless horizons inspire the composition. The textured foreground depicts a field, the mountains are in the middle ground, and the s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Portraits of Timeless Expressions No. 11' Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s)
Located in London, GB
'Portraits of Timeless Expressions No. 11', oil on canvas mounted on board, by Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has ...
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1980s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Greenwood
Located in New York, NY
John Vitale works on many canvases at once, moving between them, adding brushstrokes in acrylic paint, house paint and mark making with pencil and China markers. His process is intui...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

House Paint, Acrylic, Pencil

Great Barrier Reef Triptych, Mid-Century Modern Shapes of Abstract Shapes, Paper
Located in Barcelona, ES
This exquisite acrylic painting on paper draws inspiration from the modernist masters of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, featuring a refined composition of organic, gem-like shapes. The art...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Paper

Head Over The Rest - Impasto Thick Paint Colorful Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impasto-painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of artist Shiri Phillips’ abstract artworks. Her paintings are flooded with texture through the layering of acrylic paint i...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Glitter, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Portrait of a Smiling Woman
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of a Smiling Woman', oil on board, by Peter Robert Keil (1983). A cheerful look on the painting's subject puts a smile on the face of the viewer as well. Her beautiful blue eyes express a contentedness suggesting life is good...
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1980s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Opening Act 4, Minimalist Geometric Abstract in Black and Cream Tones
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist geometric painting Opening Act 4 by Scott VanderVoort features bold black and cream shapes that create a striking interplay of form and negative space. Known for his refin...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Golden Thread Blue Flow Abstract Expression Gilding Calm Ocean Sea Abundance
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title: Golden Thread In this piece, I've embraced the dance of harmony and flow. With featherlike strokes of acrylic and oil, the bold blues embody emotional depth, tempered by the...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

ZT 241216 - contemporary modern multi-color abstract geometric painting relief
Located in Doetinchem, NL
ZT 241216 is a unique one-of-a-kind medium size contemporary modern painting relief by Dutch artist Herman Coppus. This bas-relief relief consists of a meticulously hand cut, folded ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cardboard, Acrylic

Black & White Abstract Geometrical Oil Painting, Late 20th Century Ohio Artist
Located in Beachwood, OH
James Massena March (American, 1953-2021) Untitled Oil on canvas 30 x 30 inches 31 x 31 inches, framed "My paintings are about space, form and energy. I generally start painting wit...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

ABSTRACT Landscape Painting Grey Gold Contemporary Spanish Artist Pau Escat 2025
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pau Escat is an asbtract artist originating from Barcelona, Spain, born in 1984. His passion for art has led him to develop a prominent career in the field of contemporary art. His a...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Pigment

Liquid Life N3 and N5, Diptych. From the series Liquid Life
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Liquid Life N3 and N5, Diptych, 2024 by Rosario Briones From the series “Liquid Life” Mixed technique (inks and acrylic paint) on 118gr Ahlstrom absorbent paper. Overall size: 106 He...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic

“Shattered” wall mirror III by Franck K - Stainless steel sculpture, reflection
Located in Paris, FR
Shattered” wall mirror III is a unique mirror-polished stainless steel sculpture by contemporary artist Franck K, dimensions are 90 × 90 × 13 cm...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Stainless Steel

ABSTRACT Text Black Texture Contemporary Artist Eric Stefanski NEW 2025
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

"Dream of Isles" (2023) by Leigh Ann Van Fossan, Original Acrylic &Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Leigh Ann Van Fossan's "Dream of Isles" (2023) is an original, handmade oil and acrylic abstract painting with bright colors. Van Fossan was born in Vail, Colorado, and began oil ...
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2010s Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Mr. Lawrence - Minimalist Abstract Painting on Natural Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Taylour Martin creates captivating abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas, showcasing a dynamic interplay of emotions and colors. Martin's art is a reflection ...
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2010s Minimalist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pencil

landscape sea painting Marine lovers
Located in Roma, GB
one-of-a-kind painting on canvas XXL Large size 100x200cm (105X205cm) The title of this artwork suggests many interpretations. The time of the day is also uncertain. Delicate oran...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Where I belong - Green vibrant abstract landscape river painting
Located in Silverthorne, CO
A painting from my new Angel Collection, dedicated to the angels that accompanied me through my fight against aggressive cancer this year (I won!). Inspired by the mountain river in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Joyful Noise - Large Oversized Colorful Unique Expressionist Action Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marc Raphael’s "Joyful Noise" is an exuberant symphony of color and motion, rendered in the artist’s signature drip painting technique. This large-scale abstract expressionist artwor...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Abstract Composition
Located in Astoria, NY
Elfi Schuselka (Austrian, b. 1940), Abstract Composition, Acrylic on Tarlatan, with dried paint elements, mounted on dried paint square, signed to verso. 39.5" H x 36.5" W. Provenanc...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Mesh

Colour Study 2 - minimalist, contemporary, abstract, acrylic on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The distinctive minimalist colourful paintings of Aron Hill are inspired by the modernist art movement. The colour field work of Aron Hill showcases their intuitive sense of colour...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

"Glisten Series" Bunny on Colorful Diamond Dust Background Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a white bunny on a colorful background with thick use of paint. Insp...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Glass, Resin, Oil, Wood Panel

'City View', Bay Area Abstraction, San Francisco, California Woman Artist, Tokyo
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
'Cityscape', Bay Area Abstraction, San Francisco, California Woman Artist, Tokyo, Large Mid-century Abstract Oil Signed lower left, "Jean Kalisch" (American, 1912-1995) and painted...
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1960s Other Art Style Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Love Puff - Purple Pink Graffiti Street Art Soft Minimalist Original on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Amber Goldhammer paints dramatic abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas featuring energetic brushstrokes. Goldhammer uses her contemporary paintings to express...
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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Latex, Spray Paint, Acrylic

The Midnight Riders - Large Textural Abstract Energetic Blue Artwork on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large textural abstract energetic artwork on canvas by Togolese artist Olympio is a unique mixed media painting with a raw and direct aesthetic, providing an unfiltered manifestation of the artist's soul. Its expressive brushstrokes and vibrant color palette and the incorporation of an additional piece of canvas to the surface add an extra dimension of texture and interest to this already captivating piece. Olympio's raw and direct approach to mixed media and collage on canvas creates a tactile experience that provides a captivating insight into the artist's creative vision. Bright, energetic marks encircle rough textures that are perfectly balanced by the peaceful compositions beneath, creating a sense of harmony and balance in this exceptional artwork. This large 48-inch high by 60-inch wide mixed media painting is signed by Olympio on the back of the canvas. The many layers in his work emphasize the texture and visceral nature of his canvases. The painting is wired and ready to hang. Free local Los Angeles delivery. Affordable U.S. and global shipping is available. A Certificate of Authenticity issued by Artplex Gallery is included. For the abstract artist Olympio, art is a dance of textures and colors, woven from an eclectic medley of canvas and textiles. Each stroke on his canvas is a nod to the classical ideals of modern abstraction, a harmonious blend of purpose and spontaneity. The linens and canvases he selects have borne witness to various conditions and interactions, embracing the imprints of their past experiences. Olympio meticulously stretches, glues, and layers these diverse fabrics together, infusing them with additional layers of acrylic paint, a fusion of careful craft and serendipitous revelation. In Olympio's art, deliberate strokes mingle with accidental splashes, forming a mesmerizing canvas that speaks to the ethos of modernism's evolution. It's a reminder that the legends of yesteryears now manifest as a distinct style, a testament to their enduring influence. His mastery over the medium amplifies, imbuing each piece with a romantic essence carefully counterbalanced by his practiced modesty. The strokes, swirling and turbulent, are immersed in a rich, opulent application of paint, akin to an expansive honeysuckle-pink landscape or a brooding soot-gray abyss. Yet within this whirlwind of impressions, Olympio maintains a sense of purpose, an elusive process that surrenders control to the animated paint and sculptural fabrics. Olympio possesses a rare duality, orchestrating the delicate balance between sensuality and subtlety within his creations. Navigating these opposing forces, he transcends distractions and attains the perfect pitch, crafting a visual symphony that resonates deeply. Olympio was born into a large family of eight children in Lomé, Togo, West Africa. He began his creating art by using building scraps to make sculptures. By the time he was in high school, he started to experiment with mixed-media and collage. He later transitioned to acrylic and oil on canvas. In 2001, Olympio left his home in Africa to live in Paris. Olympio moved to the United States in 2003 and has continued to paint. His work has been exhibited at Art Basel Miami, where in 2018 he was ranked one of the Top 10 Artists by Red Dot Miami. He was also recently interviewed for France 2, TV5Monde, and the BBC. His work has been exhibited and collected internationally. REPRESENTATION Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, California EXHIBITIONS 2019 Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA Art Palm Springs, Karyn Mannix Contemporary, Palm Springs, CA “Voltage,” Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA LA Art Show, bG Gallery, Los Angeles, CA “Immigration Celebration, Part I,” Laurent Proneur Gallery Superfine! Fair, Magic Box LA, Los Angeles, CA 2018 Red Dot Miami, Miami, FL Art Basel, Miami, FL Los Angeles Art Show, Los Angeles, CA Latino Art Museum, Pomona, CA BG Gallery, Santa Monica, CA Wallspace at the Brewery Fall Art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Vintage American School Cubist Abstract Framed Signed Modernist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American school modernist abstract painting. Signed. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a wood molding. Excellent condition, ready to hang and enjoy.
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1990s Cubist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Contemporary expressive colorful acrylic painting "Purple blossoms"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This vibrant artwork, titled Purple Blossoms, is created by French artist Natalya Mougenot as part of her "FLORAL" series, where she explores the themes of nature and flowers. Throug...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Fuego 16 - Minimalist Colorful Striped Modern Abstract Acrylic Resin Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ricky Hunt’s mixed media minimalist wall art is influenced by his tumultuous past that led to a paradigm shift in creativity and life. He covers the wood panel with layers of acrylic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

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Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Last Forever by Kirsten Jackson, modern contemporary colorful abstract
Located in DE
Kirsten Jackson creates vibrant abstract paintings filled with sunny color blocks, showcasing her contemporary and original style. Fiercely independent, this Australian artist aims t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Varnish, Acrylic

#244, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Pigment

Ray of Light 1
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Encaustic on panel. It's simple; I create art because it makes me happy. I try not to overthink the process of what I’m painting and let my intuition be my guide. I love laying do...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Encaustic

Pink River - Street Art Graffiti Writing Painting Colorful
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Amber Goldhammer paints dramatic abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas featuring energetic brushstrokes. Goldhammer uses her contemporary paintings to express...
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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Latex, Spray Paint, Acrylic

"Dreaming of Jackson Pollock" Abstract Oil Painting on Wood Panel Framed
Located in New York, NY
With layers of bright oils, whisking brush strokes, and thrown paint, Shaoul captures a love story through her paint pallet and abstract expression. The artist explores something new...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel

Abstract. The garden XV
Located in Zofingen, AG
Abstract. The garden XV Original painting, inspired by summery feelings, Andrei Sitsko has painted a picture with green, yellow, orange, red, magenta, pink, blue, as well and white c...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Ellsworth Kelly", 1/1, Painting on cut aluminium, Pop Kinetic art, 60 x 60 cm
Located in Carballo, ES
The root of Guedes's work is located in the MADÍ movement, of Argentine origin and little repercussion in Spain, which attaches great importance to the tensions that are established ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Digital Pigment

Antique American School Mid Century Modern Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American school abstract expressionist painting. Oil on board. Signed. In excellent original condition. Nicely framed in a period wood molding. Excellent condition, read...
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1940s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Hope Echoes
Located in Burlingame, CA
Elizabeth Geisler’s dazzling contemporary water reflection acrylic paintings bridge realism with abstraction. Up close, the paintings appear ambiguous and loose, yet with a little di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

War and Peace Acrylic on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: War and Peace Artist: Nerea Caos Technique: Acrylic on canvas Dimensions: 60 x 40 cm (23.6 x 15.7 in) Support: Stretched canvas Date: 2025 Signature: Signed on the back ...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Question Mark & Comma" Butterflies on Silver and Gold Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts delicate multicolor butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful golden silver land...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Contemporary New Abstract Dots Colors Artist Christina Gschwantner
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Peachy Petal - Expressive Abstract Floral Painting with Soft Neutral Blooms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Georgia-based artist Kellie Newsome specializes in dynamic and abstracted still-life artworks. Her expressive style emphasizes line structure, creating vibrant paintings that celebra...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Julian Bailey, Contemporary Art, Corfu landscape
By Julian Bailey
Located in Harkstead, GB
A fabulous image by this very talented artist of a vibrant Mediterrnean scene. Julian Bailey (born 1963) Agni Bay, Corfu Signed with initials, labels to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Tropical Blue Water Lush Beach Scene Nicely Framed Seascape Summer Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist beach scene oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Measuring 27 by 31 inches overall and 20 by 24 painting alone. In excellent original condition...
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1910s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Mary" Black Bunny on White Background Oil Painting on Wood Panel Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on white background with thick use of paint. It is hou...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Poem Six" Contemporary Abstract Framed Mixed Media on Canvas
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Poem Six" is a mixed media work on canvas by Beatriz Simón, with expressive strokes and abstract shapes in blues, pinks, blacks, tans, and white. This piece is finished in a silve...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media

American Contemporary Art by David Paul Kay - Spectrum
Located in Paris, IDF
Mixed media on canvas David Paul Kay is an American contemporary artist born in 1982 who lives and works in New York City, USA. With a focus on vibrant lines and intricate compositi...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

"Five Spot" Abraham Lincoln & 5 Dollar Bill Pop Art Acrylic Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A pop piece depicting Abraham Lincoln juxtaposed with the American 5 Dollar Bill. With impasto painting, and quick brushwork we are drawn to the movement, as the artist is able to en...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Abstract Bookshelf Painting – Oil on Canvas by French Artist, “Mémoire d’Antan”
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Framed dimensions: 47 x 47 cm (18.5 x 18.5 in) Canvas size: 40 x 40 cm (15.7 x 15.7 in) Framed in black or natural wood floater (your choice) – Signed – Ready to hang – Certificate o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

I can be different
Located in Zofingen, AG
In the context of Carl Jung's concepts, this work deeply resonates with the notion of the "collective unconscious" and the "shadow" – those aspects of the psyche that are hidden in t...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Inner Strength, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Soft blues and purples create a soothing blend of hues in this abstract painting. The black, gray, pops of orange, and line work guide the eye through the com...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Truth, Beauty, Goodness: Pink - Large Meditative Gold Leaf Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abstract minimalist artist Jason DeMeo presents a collection of artworks designed to engage viewers in a meditative experience, drawing them closer to the enduring ideals of truth, b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Portrait of a Young Woman
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of a Young Woman', oil on board, by Peter Robert Keil (1983). A wide-eyed woman gazes out to the viewer with an inquisitive gaze. The artist's use of exuberant colours beli...
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1980s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Crimson No.8 - contemporary, abstract, marble dust, wax, acrylic on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This mixed media contemporary abstract composition in a crimson colour is by a Canadian artist. The uniquely evocative work of Ivo Stoyanov illustrates his interpretation of nature’...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Marble

Autumn Beauty, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Bold, contrasting colors surround the dominating layers of orange and yellow. Animated marks and stains add energy and texture to the composition. The joyful wa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Cardinal Virginia" Red Cardinals on White Background Oil Painting on Wood Panel
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition Slonem's Macaws. This piece depicts gestural figures of colorful Cardinals on a white background with thick use of paint. Inspired by nature and a genuine lov...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Original Abstract Paintings for Sale on 1stDibs

Bring audacious experiments with color and textures to your living room, dining room or home office. Abstract paintings, large or small, will stand out in your space, encouraging conversation and introducing a museum-like atmosphere that’s welcoming and conducive to creating memorable gatherings.

Abstract art has origins in 19th-century Europe, but it came into its own as a significant movement during the 20th century. Early practitioners of abstraction included Wassily Kandinsky, although painters were exploring nonfigurative art prior to the influential Russian artist’s efforts, which were inspired by music and religion. Abstract painters endeavored to create works that didn’t focus on the outside world’s conventional subjects, and even when artists depicted realistic subjects, they worked in an abstract mode to do so.

In 1940s-era New York City, a group of painters working in the abstract mode created radical work that looked to European avant-garde artists as well as to the art of ancient cultures, prioritizing improvisation, immediacy and direct personal expression. While they were never formally affiliated with one another, we know them today as Abstract Expressionists.

The male contingent of the Abstract Expressionists, which includes Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning and Robert Motherwell, is frequently cited in discussing leading figures of this internationally influential postwar art movement. However, the women of Abstract Expressionism, such as Helen Frankenthaler, Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell and others, were equally involved in the art world of the time. Sexism, family obligations and societal pressures contributed to a long history of their being overlooked, but the female Abstract Expressionists experimented vigorously, developed their own style and produced significant bodies of work.

Draw your guests into abstract oil paintings across different eras and countries of origin. On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive range of abstract paintings along with a guide on how to arrange your wonderful new wall art.

If you’re working with a small living space, a colorful, oversize work can create depth in a given room, but there isn’t any need to overwhelm your interior with a sprawling pièce de résistance. Colorful abstractions of any size can pop against a white wall in your living room, but if you’re working with a colored backdrop, you may wish to stick to colors that complement the decor that is already in the space. Alternatively, let your painting make a statement on its own, regardless of its surroundings, or group it, gallery-style, with other works.

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