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Abstract Paintings For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 19th Century
A Ways Away, Contemporary Abstract Landscape Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This painting uses cool earth colors and a combination of oil and wax to create a landscape focusing on brushwork, color and form. Like many of the artists paintings the landscape co...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wax, Oil
Vibrant Seascape: "Marine Bubble Gum" - Original Artwork by Linda Clerget
Located in THOMERY, FR
Experience the whimsical charm of "Marine Bubble Gum", a captivating painting by acclaimed artist Linda Clerget. This stunning piece transports viewers to a dreamy beachscape where t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Dialogue with Nature #29 by Maho Maeda - Abstract painting, blue flowers
Located in Paris, FR
Dialogue with Nature #29 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Maho Maeda. This painting is made with acrylic, coloured pencil and ink on canvas, dimensions are 15 × 15 cm (5.9...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Acrylic, Pencil, Canvas
TN600-D by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract painting, diptych, blue
Located in Paris, FR
TN600-D is a unique acrylic on canvas diptych painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno, dimensions are 100 × 146 cm (39.4 × 57.5 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unfra...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled LXV by Ferle - Large abstract painting, blue and red, dark tones
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled LXV is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 280 × 200 cm (110.2 × 78.7 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and co...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Garden of early delights I by Joachim van der Vlugt - Semi-abstract painting
Located in Paris, FR
Garden of early delights I is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Joachim van der Vlugt, dimensions are 160 × 130 cm (63 × 51.2 in).
The artwork is signed, sold un...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Surfacing by Frédérique Domergue - Abstract painting, metal leaves, sea, sky
Located in Paris, FR
Surfacing is a unique painting by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This painting is made with oxidized zinc and bronze leaves on aluminium panel, patina fixed with bee...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Permanescence N496D by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract work on paper
Located in Paris, FR
Permanescence N496-D is a unique ink and acrylic on paper diptych painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno, dimensions are 65 × 100 cm (25.6 × 39.4 in).
The artwork is...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Acrylic
Remembrance #8 by Maho Maeda - Abstract painting, flowers, textile and wood
Located in Paris, FR
Remembrance #8 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Maho Maeda. This painting is made with acrylic, coloured pencil, ink and antique textile on cotton canvas and wood, dimensi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil, Wood
Lucent (3/19) by James Lumsden - Abstract colour painting, green and light blue
Located in Paris, FR
Lucent (3/19) is a unique acrylic on canvas, gloss finish painting by contemporary artist James Lumsden, dimensions are 45 × 40 cm (17.7 × 15.7 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unfr...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
berenjenas en el acuario / eggplants in the aquarium
Located in Denver, CO
Rich, opulent purple seeps onto yellow -tinged, plant-like forms in Angel Ricardo Ricardo Rio's "berenjenas en el acuario / eggplants in the aquarium." Though its name relays a touch...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
L’Océan créateur II by Frédérique Domergue - Large abstract painting on metal
Located in Paris, FR
L’Océan créateur II is a unique painting by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This painting is made with oxidized zinc and bronze leaves on aluminium panel, patina fixe...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
TN 566 by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract painting, red, white, black
Located in Paris, FR
TN 566 is a unique ink and acrylic on canvas painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno. The painting is made with acrylic on paper, dimensions are 195 × 97 cm (76.8 × 38...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
Me resisto a terminar esta obra / I resist from finishing this piece
Located in Denver, CO
"Me resisto a terminar esta obra / I resist from finishing this piece" is an abstract painting by Cuban artist Angel Ricardo Ricardo Rios. Using a cool lilac to ground the compositio...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lucent (4/19) by James Lumsden - Abstract colour painting, pink and light blue
Located in Paris, FR
Lucent (4/19) is a unique acrylic on canvas, gloss finish painting by contemporary artist James Lumsden, dimensions are 60 × 75 cm (23.6 × 29.5 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unfr...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Line 1222-02 by Ahn Hyun-Ju - Abstract painting, minimalism, bright colours
By Ahn Hyun-Ju
Located in Paris, FR
Line 1222-02 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Ahn Hyun-Ju. The painting is made with Polyester, pigments and acrylic on aluminium, dimensions are 50 × 30 cm (19.7 × 11.8 i...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
BL-AD No.16 by Doris Marten - Abstract painting, minimalist, bright colours
By Doris Marten
Located in Paris, FR
BL-AD No.16 is a unique Indian ink on Alu-Dibond painting by contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 34 × 50 cm (13.4 × 19.7 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and co...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
India Ink
Zanahorias con cabeza/ Carrots with head
Located in Denver, CO
Angel Ricardo Ricardo Rios is a cuban artist who splits his time between both his home country and Mexico City.
In Ricardo Rios’ realm of feeling, everything becomes clear -- thing...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Permanescence N495 by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy, abstract painting, Japan
Located in Paris, FR
Permanescence N495 is a unique ink and acrylic on paper painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno, dimensions are 65 × 50 cm (25.6 × 19.7 in).
The artwork is signed, so...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Acrylic
Confluences by Frédérique Domergue - Abstract painting on metal leaves, sea, sky
Located in Paris, FR
Confluences is a unique painting by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This painting is made with oxidized zinc and bronze leaves on aluminium, patina fixed with beeswax...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Untitled LI by Ferle - Large abstract painting, grey and black, dark tones
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled LI is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 200 cm × 140 cm (78.7 × 55.1 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and c...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Kroatia III by Emanuel Schulze - Semi-abstract oil painting, earth tones, yellow
Located in Paris, FR
Kroatia III is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Emanuel Schulze, dimensions are 24 × 30 cm (9.4 × 11.8 in). When framed, dimensions are 32.6 x 26 cm (12.6 x 10....
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Neoxpressionist / Brown pigment on raw canvas, pine wood, signed, one of a kind.
Located in Carballo, ES
This series by the multidisciplinary artist TUSET (1997, A Coruña, Spain) titled "Land paintings (or what painting is not)", is a series of paintings that the artist had buried in th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Organic Material, Wood, Varnish
Cosmos III by Lumi Mizutani - Japanese style painting, flower, silver leaves
Located in Paris, FR
Cosmos III is a unique painting by contemporary artist Lumi Mizutani. The painting is made with pigments and silver leaves on Japanese cardboard, dimensions are 27.3 × 24.2 cm (10.7 ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Silver
Permanescence N727 by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy, abstract painting, ink
Located in Paris, FR
Permanescence N727 is a unique ink and acrylic painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno. The painting is made with acrylic on canvas, dimensions are 50 × 65 cm (19.7 × ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Ink
Resonance #23, 25 & 26/21 -set of 3 colorful abstract paintings by James Lumsden
Located in Paris, FR
Resonance #23, 25 & 26/21 is a set of 3 paintings by James Lumsden. From left to right, it is composed of:
*Resonance #23/21, a unique acrylic on canvas with a gloss finish
*Resonanc...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Mount Angel IV by Joachim van der Vlugt - Semi-abstract painting, mountains
Located in Paris, FR
Mount Angel IV is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Joachim van der Vlugt, dimensions are 140 × 140 cm (55.1 × 55.1 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lucent (2/19) by James Lumsden - Abstract colour painting, pink and light blue
Located in Paris, FR
Lucent (2/19) is a unique acrylic on canvas, gloss finish painting by contemporary artist James Lumsden, dimensions are 45 × 40 cm (17.7 × 15.7 in).
The...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Deep End IV by Joachim van der Vlugt - Semi-abstract painting, sea, dark colors
Located in Paris, FR
Deep End IV is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Joachim van der Vlugt, dimensions are 59 x 74 cm (23.2 × 29.1 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and come...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Deep End I by Joachim van der Vlugt - Semi-abstract painting, sea, dark colours
Located in Paris, FR
Deep End I is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Joachim van der Vlugt, dimensions are 200 × 130 cm (78.7 × 51.2 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and com...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Deep End II by Joachim van der Vlugt - Semi-abstract painting, sea, dark colours
Located in Paris, FR
Deep End II is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Joachim van der Vlugt, dimensions are 200 × 130 cm (78.7 × 51.2 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and co...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Silvery Sound #2 by Maho Maeda - Semi-abstract painting, green-blue flowers
Located in Paris, FR
Silvery Sound #2 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Maho Maeda. This painting is made with acrylic, coloured pencil and ink on cotton canvas and carved wood, dimensions are ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Cotton Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil
Resonance (30/21) by James Lumsden - Abstract painting, deep red, glossy
Located in Paris, FR
Resonance (30/21) is an artwork by contemporary artist James Lumsden, dimensions are 30 x 30 cm (11.8 x 11.8 in).
This artwork is signed, sold unframed and comes with a certificate ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"Chance Meeting" Oil Painting 31.5" x 24" inch by Anastasiia Danilenko
Located in Culver City, CA
"Chance Meeting" Oil Painting 31.5" x 24" inch by Anastasiia Danilenko
*** SHIPS ROLLED IN A TUBE
Anastasiia Danilenko is an artist and graphic designer.
But the area of her occup...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled XXXIII by Ferle - Large abstract painting, red and blue, colourful
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XXXIII is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 200 cm × 140 cm (78.7 × 55.1 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed a...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Parasit by Emanuel Schulze - Semi-abstract oil painting, cold tones, neutral
Located in Paris, FR
Parasit is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Emanuel Schulze, dimensions are 65 × 76 cm (25.6 × 29.9 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and comes with a c...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Echoes (2/19) by James Lumsden - Abstract colour painting, violet & bright red
Located in Paris, FR
Echoes (2/19) is a unique acrylic on canvas, gloss finish painting by contemporary artist James Lumsden, dimensions are 45 × 40 cm (17.7 × 15.7 in).
The...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Remembrance #23 by Maho Maeda - Abstract painting, flower, pastel colours
Located in Paris, FR
Remembrance #23 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Maho Maeda. This painting is made with acrylic, coloured pencil, ink and antique textile on cotton canvas, dimensions are ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil
Untitled X by Frédérique Domergue - Contemporary abstract painting on metal
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled X is a unique painting by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This painting is made with oxidized zinc and bronze leaves on aluminium panel, patina fixed with be...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Bronze
Spray Paint on Canvas/Graffiti/Street Art_The Money Changer_John "CRASH" Matos
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
John CRASH Matos
"The Money Changer"
Spray Paint on Canvas
28.5 x 69 inches
Born John Matos in 1961, CRASH was raised in the Bronx, New York. At the age of 13, he began following t...
Category
2010s Street Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
Spray Paint/Graffiti/Street Art_John "CRASH" Matos, Untitled (Popeye)_Horiz/Vert
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
John CRASH Matos
"Untitled (Popeye) (Horizontal or Vertical)
Spray Paint on Canvas
42 x 133 inches
Born John Matos in 1961, CRASH was raised in the Bronx, New York. At the age of 1...
Category
2010s Street Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
Resonance (1/22) by James Lumsden - Abstract colour painting, violet and blue
Located in Paris, FR
Resonance (1/22) is a unique acrylic on canvas, matt finish painting by contemporary artist James Lumsden, dimensions are 50 × 50 cm (19.7 × 19.7 in).
T...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Light'n'Lines No.01 by Doris Marten - Contemporary abstract painting, blue lines
By Doris Marten
Located in Paris, FR
Light'n'Lines No.01 is a unique oil on cotton canvas painting by contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 90 cm x 75 cm (35.4 × 29.5 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Green Edition No.01m by Doris Marten - Oil on vinyl, music, circle, line, vivid
By Doris Marten
Located in Paris, FR
Green Edition No.01m is a unique oil on vinyl painting by German contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 25 × 25 cm (9.8 × 9.8 in).
The artwork...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil
Ancestral sound #40 by Maho Maeda - Abstract painting, canvas, wood
Located in Paris, FR
Ancestral sound #40 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Maho Maeda. This painting is made with acrylic, coloured pencil and ink on cotton canvas and carved wood, dimensions a...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Cotton Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil
Contrapuntal (3/18) by James Lumsden - Abstract colour painting, blue tones
Located in Paris, FR
Contrapuntal (3/18) is a unique acrylic on canvas, gloss finish painting by contemporary artist James Lumsden, dimensions are 50 × 40 cm (19.7 × 15.7 in).
The artwork is signed, sol...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Between His Skin and Hers
Located in Nashville, TN
Laura Nugent describes her paintings as “colliding blocks of color made orderly overtime.” In her "Small Series", Nugent continues to explore color relationships in softly geometric compositions on new surfaces such as uniquely textured repurposed paper and vintage hardback book...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Around the World No. 22E by Doris Marten - Oil on vinyl, music, circle, lines
By Doris Marten
Located in Paris, FR
Around the World No. 22E is a unique oil on vinyl painting by German contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 30 × 30 cm (11.8 × 11.8 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unfram...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Resonance #23, 26, 11, 22, 12 & 25/21 - set of 6 paintings by James Lumsden
Located in Paris, FR
Resonance #23, 26, 11, 22, 12 & 25/21 is a set of 6 paintings by James Lumsden. From left to right (starting on the first line) it is composed of:
*Resonance #23/21, a unique acryli...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
The Earth is round II by Frédérique Domergue - Abstract painting on metal, sea
Located in Paris, FR
The Earth is round II is a unique painting by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This painting is made with oxidized zinc and bronze leaves on aluminium panel, patina fi...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Contrapuntal (1/19) by James Lumsden - Abstract colour painting, blue, violet
Located in Paris, FR
Contrapuntal (1/19) is a unique acrylic on canvas, gloss finish painting by contemporary artist James Lumsden, dimensions are 40 × 40 cm (15.7 × 15.7 in).
The artwork is signed, sol...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"THE FIGHT" Painting 60" x 40" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"THE FIGHT" Painting 60" x 40" inch by Isaac Pelayo
Medium: oil and aerosol on canvas
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Isaac Pelayo is a head on crash collision between The Renaissance and Street Art.
In a household where constant turmoil and violence were more apparent than most a young Pelayo met escape and peace within the confines of himself and his own creativity. Hispanic born in the heavy beating heart of Los Angeles on the seventh day of June 1996. Pelayo was caught in the crossfires of everything that surrounded him but art served as his only guidance. After dropping out of college Pelayo turned from his hyperrealistic pencil portraits to oil painting where his passions grew more immensely.
As of today Pelayo’s work is most influenced and fueled by the crème de la crème of old master painters like Da Vinci, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, and Velazquez as well as graffiti artists such as RETNA, Shepard Fairey, and EL MAC. In 2017 his work caught the attention and landed in the firm grasp of renown rapper and collector Alvin “Westside Gunn” Worthy. He has created several album covers and artworks for the Buffalo rap moguls music label Griselda Records including his personal collection. Pelayo’s paintings are widely recognized and sought out from all over the globe. His collectors include Sean “Diddy” Combs, Westside Gunn, Benny The Butcher, Jeff Hamilton, Shepard Fairey, Jaysse Lopez, and Everlast of House of Pain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Spray Paint, Canvas
"Untitled 6.23" Abstract Oil Painting 58" x 36" inch by Gayatri Gamuz
Located in Culver City, CA
"Untitled 6.23" Abstract Oil Painting 58" x 36" inch by Gayatri Gamuz
This artwork ships rolled in a tube due to its size
In search of silence, in search of the self.
Her work eme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Resonance (2/19) by James Lumsden - Abstract colour painting, pink and yellow
Located in Paris, FR
Resonance (2/19) is a unique acrylic on canvas, gloss finish painting by contemporary artist James Lumsden, dimensions are 40 x 35 cm (15.7 × 13.8 in).
The artwork is signed, sold u...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
SOUND AND VISION – Song for Tamlyn by Doris Marten - Installation on vinyl
By Doris Marten
Located in Paris, FR
SOUND AND VISION – Song for Tamlyn is a unique oil on vinyl installation by German contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 65 × 65 cm (25.6 × 25.6 in). Every piece is 30 cm ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Resonance #1 & 19/21 + 3/19 -set of 3 abstract paintings by James Lumsden
Located in Paris, FR
Resonance #1 & 19/21 + 3/19 is a set of 3 paintings by James Lumsden. From left to right, it is composed of:
*Resonance #1/21, a unique acrylic on canvas with a gloss finish, 2021
*...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Sign by Emanuel Schulze - Semi-abstract oil painting, earth tones, yellow
Located in Paris, FR
Sign is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Emanuel Schulze, dimensions are 50 × 70 cm (19.7 × 27.6 in).
The artwork is signed and comes with a certificate of aut...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blue Edition No.02m by Doris Marten - Oil on vinyl, music, circle, lines
By Doris Marten
Located in Paris, FR
Blue Edition No.02m is a unique oil on vinyl painting by German contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 25 × 25 cm (9.8 × 9.8 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
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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