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Patchwork Abstracted Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstracted landscape by an unknown artist (20th Century). The landscape is made up of patches of color, reminiscent of viewing agricultural land f...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Pastel, Ink, Watercolor, Newsprint, Tissue Paper

Pastel Geometric 2 - Blue Yellow Abstract Painting on Paper Framed
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

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Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Grounding Mat by Colleen Leach, Large Framed Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
Colleen Leach – "Grounding Mat" (41 x 41 in) – Mixed Media on Canvas Experience the serene yet powerful presence of Grounding Mat, an original 41 x 41-inch mixed-media painting by c...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Iron Drops - Oil On Canvas by Tommaso Cascella - 1991
Located in Roma, IT
Iron Drops (Gocce di ferro) is a contemporary artwork realized by Tommaso Cascella in 1991. Mixed media painting (oil painting on rough canvas; copper inserts and base). Hand signe...
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1980s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Bay Area Abstract Expressionist Composition in Oil Pastel on Cardboard
Located in Soquel, CA
Bay Area Abstract Expressionist Composition in Oil Pastel on Cardboard San Francisco Bay area abstract expressionist composition by Ho...
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Cardboard

Original Diptych-Landscape Memories-British Awarded Artist-Gold Leaf and oil
Located in London, GB
-In light of new tariffs, we’ve applied a 20% discount off the market price of this piece to support our collectors in facing potential added costs. At the gallery, we work closely w...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Longing For Paradise IV (Abstract painting)
Located in London, GB
Longing For Paradise IV (Abstract painting) Oil on canvas — Unframed. This artwork is exclusive to IdeelArt. This artwork will be shipped rolled in a dent-resistant tube. This metho...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

ABSTRACT Minimalism Painting Spanish Artist Alicia Gimeno 2024 NEW
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

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Cotton Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

"N.Y." Contemporary Abstract Pink and Orange Concentric Circle Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Pink and orange abstract contemporary circular painting by Houston, TX artist David Hardaker. Signed, titled, and dated by the artist on the reverse. Artist Statement: The work is ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Enamel

My Name in Black and White Letters By Deidra
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5123a Black and white letters oil on paper by Deidra Framed Image Size 17.5x11.5"
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1950s Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Impressionist Modernist Floral Red Large Still Life Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#5-2968 Red Table still life painting,contemporary acrylic on board displayed in a vintage hand painted curved wood frame signed by Neapolitan artist P.Russo lower left. image size H...
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Early 2000s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Vintage French Post-Impressionist Pointillist Oil Painting Woodland Trees Light
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Woodland Light French School, circa 1960's Post Impressionist/ Pointillist style oil on board, unframed board: 16 x 10 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: very g...
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Late 20th Century Pointillist Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Pastel Mountains & Pastel Waterside – Diptych
Located in THOMERY, FR
This vibrant diptych by French artist Linda Clerget captures the poetic harmony between land and water, merging the softness of nature with the intensity of color. On the left, Past...
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21st Century and Contemporary Fauvist Abstract Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Mid Century Modern Abstract Expressionist Framed Original Large Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted mid century abstract cubist oil painting. Great color and composition. Framed.
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Hold the Plug, Don't Pull - Abstract Purple Figurative Expressionist Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valerie Etitinwo's unique approach to abstract figurative painting celebrates the unconventional beauty found in imperfection and awkwardness. The Nigerian-Swiss artist uses bold col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Abstract expressive vivid nature acrylic painting on canvas "Soft spring"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This expressive abstract artwork "Soft spring" bursts with vibrant, expressive colors, capturing the essence of an abstract landscape. The artist explores the colors by capturing th...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Making Peace, Abstract Large Original Painting on Canvas, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Voskan Galstian Work: Original Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Year: 2024 Style: Abstract Art, Title: Making Peace Size: 48" x 71" x 1....
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2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Hunt Slonem "Aqua Man" Light Blue Bunny
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Aqua Man" Light Blue Bunny A single rabbit gestured in black on a blue background in a vintage frame Unframed: 8 x 6 inches Framed: 11 x 9 inches *Painting is framed - ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Gridish #31 (Framed Contemporary Abstract Painting)
Located in New Orleans, LA
(NOTE: if you enter "Gridish" into the 1stDibs search field you will see others in this series come up) (Comes framed in a maple high-profile "floater" frame.) Artist’s Statement: ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Lacquer, Charcoal, House Paint, Acrylic

Grey books, Abstract, Expressionism, Oil on canvas, Library serie, French art
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Painting of a library with gray, blue and black books worked in oil and knife. Les Livres Gris by Sophie Dumont is a captivating oil on canvas t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Sky VIII - Blue Abstract Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
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 them at a particular moment in time.” Her artworks often incorporate a sophisticated and vibrant sense of movement. The secret bond that connects everything is a combination of appearance and perception, which Mauel has devoted herself to studying during her artistic career. Whether the subject be dancers, cityscapes, landscapes, or pure expression, Mauel has exemplified herself as an expert in the acute perception of ephemeral moments. This original landscape painting immerses the viewer into the serene world of a masterful portrayal of nature's greens and sky's blues. Layers of carefully applied hues evoke the tranquility of trees, and the sun's gentle embrace in abstract form. This artwork seamlessly blends modern aesthetics with nature's beauty, embodying the allure of modern landscapes. The canvas features a delicate fusion of emerald green, forest green, and accents of blue and white, creating a sophisticated ambiance. Delicate textured layers add depth, making it perfect for modern, nature-inspired decor. Crafted in oil on canvas, this original artwork by Bettina Mauel showcases her exceptional skill, revered by art enthusiasts worldwide. This original artwork measures 24 inches high by 40 inches wide. Mauel created this one-of-a-kind painting using layered oil paint on linen canvas with a balanced subtlety. It is signed and dated by the artist on the back. It is stretched, wired, and ready to hang. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and worldwide shipping is available. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. Bettina Mauel was born 1959 in Wuppertal, Germany. She studied at the Düsseldorf Art Academy with Gerhard Richter, one of the most important artists of the 20th century. In 1984 Mauel was asked by the city of Wuppertal, Germany to paint scenes of the dance theater of Pina Bausch. This had a major influence on the selection of themes in her imagery. Rather than focusing on spectacular poses, she pays acute attention to the spontaneous movements in between, capturing a resonating rush of color and form. These impromptu paintings combine a long tradition of Eastern scroll painting, expressionist sketching, and fashion illustration. She lives and works as a lecturer in painting and artist in Cologne, Germany. Bettina Mauel has presented her work in numerous exhibitions throughout Europe, North America, and Asia and her art has been acquired by many notable public institutions. Representations Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles Kunstwarenhaus Zurich, Switzerland Group Exhibitions: 2020 Galerie Partout, Bergisch Gladbach, Germany Art Karlsruhe, Galerie Lauth, Germany 2019 Discovery art fair, Frankfurt Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles, CA, USA 2018 AAF Hong Kong AAF New York, NY, USA Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles, CA, USA Kunstverein Worth eV, Worth, Germany 2017 AAF Hong Kong AAF Battersea, London, UK Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles, CA, USA Kunstwarenhaus Zurich, Switzerland 2016 AAF New York, NY, USA AAF Hong Kong Art Hamptons, NY 2015 Los Angeles Art Show, CA, USA AAF New York, NY, USA Love Art Fair Toronto, Canada AAF Singapore 2014 AAF New York (Artspace Warehouse), NY, USA Love Art Fair Toronto (Artspace Warehouse), Canada Houston Fine Art Fair, TX, USA Red Dot Art Fair Miami, FL, USA 2013 Kunstwarenhaus, Zürich, Switzerland Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, USA 2011 Messmer Kunsthalle, Riegel, Germany 2009 Badisches Kunstforum, Ebringen, Germany 2007 Künstler der Galerie, Galerie Nordmann, Bad Kreuznach 2006 Galerie Kunstturm e. v, Ratingen 2004 Galerie, Schloss Oberhausen, Germany 2003 Galerie Peveling, Köln, Germany 2002 Wissenschaftspark, Gelsenkirchen, Germany 2001 Galerie Vostry, Erfurt, Germany 1999 Hans-Thoma-Museum, Bernau, Germany 1995 le rhin de waal, rheinisches Landesmuseum, Bonn 1993 Galerie Michele Hensel, Agrippawerft Köln, Germany 1991 Kunsthalle Barmen, Wuppertal, Germany Frauenmuseum Bonn, Germany 1990 Gut Opherdicke, Unna, Germany Baukunst-Galerie, Köln, Germany 1988 Goethe-Institut, London, UK Goethe-Institut, Sofia, Bulgaria 1986 Famagusta Gate, Nicosia, Cyprus 1984 Charlottenburger Schloß, Berlin, Germany Hannover - Herrenhausen, Germany Stadthausgalerie, Münster, Germany 1983 Akademie München, Germany Museum Abtei, Liesborn, Germany Solo Exhibitions 2020 alles bewegt, Galerie Berghout, Frankfurt 2019 Galerie K, Bad Kreuznach, Germany 2018 Galerie van Almsik, Epe- Gronau, Germany 2017 Alte Pumpstation, Haan, Germany 2016 Palmengarten Frankfurt, Germany 2015 Schloss Paffendorf, Galerie Bergheim, Germany 2013 Galerie Lauth, Ludwigshafen, Germany 2012 Kunst in der Villa, Waldshut-Tiengen, Germany 2010 Oberlandesgericht, Köln, Germany 2008 ces Wasserprojekt, Damaskus, Syria tanzhaus nrw, Düsseldorf, Germany Wasserturm, Meerbusch, Germany 2007 kleine Rathausgalerie Odenthal, Germany Kulturverein Schloss Eulenbroich, Ratingen, Germany Alte Synagoge, Meschede, Germany 2006 tanzende Bilder, Galerie Peveling, Köln cultur and dance boise, Illinois, USA 2005 Icon-Institut, Köln, Germany Culturclub Vancouver, sunshine coast Vancouver, Canada 2004 Ferme Heremance, Switzerland Galerie drei Eichen, Uelzen, Germany artrium art gallery, Luxemburg 2003 Fishhall, Chicago, USA Galerie Peveling, Köln, Germany 2002 Galerie der Universität Köln, Germany 2000 Galerie Luley, Wuppertal, Germany Kulturhaus Llyz, Siegen , Germany 1999 Stadtwerke Troisdorf, Germany 1998 Ingenieurkammer– Bau NRW, Essen, Germany 1997 Ka De We, Berlin, Germany Markgrafenhaus, Berlin, Germany 1996 Art Frankfurt, Galerie Peveling, Germany Kloster Pfaffen-Schwabenheim, Germany 1995 Galerie Hensel und Wiegers, Köln, Germany Castello di Rossignano, German-Italian Culture Institute, Italy Abtei Brauweiler, Köln, Germany 1994 Galerie Peveling, Vence, France Galerie Ricarda Fox, Essen, Germany 1993 Galerie Grashey, Konstanz, Germany 1992 Kunstverein Wuppertal, Wuppertal, Germany Bayer AG, Hochhaus w1, Leverkusen, Germany 1990 Kunstverein Schwelm, Schloß Martfeld , Germany 1989 Galerie Ruth Leuchter, Düsseldorf, Germany 1988 Galerie 2 well, Holland Friedrich...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Linen, Oil

Por Favor (Abstract painting)
Located in London, GB
Por Favor (Abstract painting) Acrylic on raw canvas — Unframed This artwork will be shipped rolled in a dent-resistant tube. This method is especially safe for large works, and prov...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

ABSTRACT Artwork Black Dark Wood Panels by Spanish Alicia Gimeno 2024
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

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

"Untitled" Colorful Yellow Blue & White Butterflies w Orange Background Scoring
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts delicate butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful rich orange landscape. Slonem...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Untitled" by Steven H. Rehfeld - Blue, Orange, and Earth Tone Abstract Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven H. Rehfeld (American, born 1954) "Untitled" 1992 Oil Paint, Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. "Untitled" by Steven H...
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1990s Outsider Art Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Untitled
By Arlene Scult
Located in New York, NY
Arlene Scult, Untitled, Abstract Mixed Media/ Pen and Ink, 27 x 37 Colors: Black, White, Brown Unframed - 20 x 29.50
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Pen

Composition (Abstract Expressionist mid-century gestural action painting)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Murray Hantman (1904-1999). Composition, 1951. Watercolor on paper, 14 x 21 inches. Unframed. Signed lower left. Signed, dated and titled en verso. Provenance: estate of Murray Hantman. Biography: Shaped by his life experiences and a commitment to the practice of making art, the work of Murray Hantman represents a career of personal exploration and aesthetic refinement that took him from New York, to Los Angeles, back to New York and eventually to the serene, yet dramatic, coast of Maine where he worked as part of the artists’ colony on Monhegan Island. Born in Pennsylvania in 1904, Hantman’s family moved many times to follow his father’s business opportunities, eventually settling in New York. A childhood of economic instability and dislocation formed Hantman’s early years, making him independent and self-reliant from a very early age. Hantman’s father owned movie theatres and photography studios and, recognizing his son’s artistic ability, employed him to print and hand-color photographs as a child. When he was eleven and living in Michigan, a public school teacher arranged for Hantman to receive a scholarship to the Detroit Museum of Art School where after a year he was awarded another scholarship to study at the Detroit School of Design. He studied in Detroit for a year until his family abruptly moved to Alabama, interrupting his artistic and academic studies until the family moved to New York at the end of the first World War. As a young man, Hantman supported himself by working many different jobs in New York and New Jersey. Steady work with his brother at the Hartford and New Haven Railroad...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Watercolor

Vintage Signed American School Modernist Abstract Cubist Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very impressive signed 1967 abstract landscape. Appears to be an abstract coastal scene. Framed.
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1960s Cubist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Speedy Snoopy (Original Artwork On Wood Panel)
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
**END OF THE YEAR SUPER SALE UNTIL DEC. 31ST** *This Price Won't Be Repeated Again Next Year - Take Advantage Of It* Speedy Snoopy by Mauro Oliveira, signed. Abstract paint...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

Antique American Modernist Framed Abstract Expressionist Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful early American modernist abstract expressionist oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed.
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1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Fire Within - Movement Flow Energy Red Warm Striking Painting Fire Passion
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title: The Fire Within Movement Flow Energy Red Warm Striking Painting Fire Passion Burnt Orange In this piece, I've swirled together the fiery hues of acrylic and oil to capture a...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic

Antique American Modernist Framed Country Barn Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist farm landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Measuring 19 by 25 overall and 18 by 24 painting alone.
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1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Framed Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American modernist abstract oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 16H by 20L.
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1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"365 Vessels", Mixed technique on tissue white paper, Minimalist, 50 x 33 cm
Located in Carballo, ES
This series of works by the Danish artist Peter Kramer (Roskilde, 1959) with numerous exhibitions between Spain and Denmark are entitled "365 urns", in which the artist works with ti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Abstract Paintings

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Organic Material, Adhesive, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Handmade Paper, T...

"St. Theresa 3" White and Blue Butterflies on Scored Gold Background Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts two delicate butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful golden landscape. Slonem ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel

Letting go, Modern Colorful Abstract Painting 100x100cm by Anna Selina
Located in Zofingen, AG
This paintig is about feeling of freedom. You are free from everything what took your attention. Your mind is so clear and full of new, new hopes and new beginnings. Bright colors of...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

"New World City" Abstract Geometric Landscape in Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
"New World City" Abstract Geometric Landscape in Oil on Canvas Bold abstract composition by Veronica "Roni" Bloch (American, 1925-1998). Strong shapes of dark red, blue, grey-blue, ...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Holy Fire, Abstract Expressionist Figurative Pastel
Located in Soquel, CA
A unique abstract expressionist pastel drawing by an unknown artist. Depicting a mans face as the focal point with what appears to be chu...
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Mid-20th Century Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Pastel, Cardboard

Hunt Slonem "Banded Purple" Multicolor Bunny
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Banded Purple" Multicolor Bunny A single rabbit on a Diamond Dust background in a vintage frame Unframed: 10 x 8 inches Framed: 12.5 x 10.5 inches *Painting is framed -...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Glass, Resin, Oil, Panel

Joan Miro. Original single piece mixed technique painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Joan Miro. Original single piece mixed technique painting Joan Miro Ferra 1893-1983 Original Study for “EL GOLAFRE ".NOT SIGNED 1979 Unique. Gouache, lithotint and crayon on paper ...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Gouache

Midnight Electric - Blue Lifeguard Stand on Beach Oceansacpe Original Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kathleen Keifer's original artworks represent one of the most significant expressions of New California Realism. Keifer brings a fresh perspective to her colorful scenes of everyday ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Abstract impressionist nature forest acrylic painting on paper "Dance of trees"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary, expressive abstract impressionist painting, "Dance of Trees", vividly captures the serene essence of a forest landscape through the lens of a dynamic, impressionis...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

ROGER HERSON (1922-2008) SIGNED FRENCH ABSTRACT PAINTING - FIGURATIVE STUDY
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Abstract Composition" by Roger Herson (French 1922-2008) signed gouache and crayon on paper, unframed painting: 20 x 14 inches Superb original abstract painting by the very well listed French abstract and surrealist artist, Roger Herson (1922-2008). The painting is signed and has excellent provenance, having come from the artists estate in northern France. Roger Herson (1922-2008) was a French abstract, cubist and surrealist painter from Rouen, France. Influenced by Picasso, Braque and Léger, he infuses the canvas with a frenzied and tonic movement, a rigorous construction and a personal graphic power. Painter of woman, desire and fantasies, Herson draws his inspiration from the verve and surrealist movement inspired by Georgio de Chirico...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gouache

"City of Angels" Contemporary Blue, Pink, & White Concentric Circle Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Blue, pink, and white abstract contemporary circular painting by Houston, TX artist David Hardaker. Signed, titled, and dated by the artist on the reverse. Artist Statement: The wo...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Enamel

Modernist Beach Scene Painting, Playing Ball in Surf, WPA Jewish Woman Artist
Located in Surfside, FL
Modernist beach scene; signed lower right; image size is 11.5 x 8.5 inches, framed it measures Ruth Gikow (January 6, 1915 Ukraine - 1982 New York City) was an Important American Jewish woman visual artist known primarily for her work as a genre painter. Her paintings often depict human figures interacting with an urban environment. Ruth Gikow was born in 1915 in the Ukraine. Her father, Boris, was a photographer and her mother was named Lena. In 1920 she emigrated to New York City due to civil war and pogroms against the Jewish community. The pilgrimage took around two years. Once in New York City, the Gikow family found themselves in poverty, rather than the middle-class comfort they enjoyed in Ukraine. Ruth Gikow's skill was prominent even in youth, as she excelled in drawing in elementary school and entered Washington Irving High School at age thirteen in which she furthered her art prowess. Later, she studied at the Cooper Union Art School, where she studied under school director Austin Purvis, Jr. and regional artist John Steuart Curry. In her second year of Art School, she was awarded a scholarship which she used to work with fellow painter Raphael Soyer. She joined the New York City WPA Federal Art Project in 1935, where she was allowed to dedicate herself to her artwork full-time. In 1939, inspired by the muralists Diego Rivera and José Clemente Orozco, she applied and later won a commission to paint murals for Bronx Hospital, Rockefeller Center and the New York World's Fair. After the events of Pearl Harbor and once the Federal Arts Project was abandoned, Gikow's murals were sought after by New York department stores wishing to commission wall paintings. Gikow became disillusioned with mural painting due to the commercial aspect of these commissions. With other associates, she founded the American Serigraph Society (along with Anthony Velonis, Lena Gurr, Robert Gwathmey, Leonard Pytlak, Harry Shoulberg, Russell Twiggs...
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1960s American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper

Contemporary Blue New Abstract Blue Gestural Colors 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

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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

GA2415 - Blue, White, Grey Abstract Geometric Interior Painting
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This geometric abstract painting belongs to the "Geometric Abstraction" series, a collection that explores the balance of shapes, tones, and movement to create depth and harmony. GA...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic

"On The Water XXII: Spinnaker" Contemporary Framed Oil and Wax on Panel
Located in Baltimore, MD
"On the Water XXII: Spinnaker" is a framed oil and wax work on panel by Jeff Erickson, with an abstract composition with color blocks of creamy light blues and vibrant cool blues wit...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paint, Wax, Oil, Panel, Wood Panel

The Gathering
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Jirayr Zorthian(1911-2004), went through two Turkish massacres before age eight. He left Turkey at age nine with his family and spent a year in Padua, Italy, waiting for his visa to open to the United States. This period was very important in his life because his father took him to many cities in Europe and exposed him to great works of art. Zorthian arrived in the United States at the age of eleven and settled with his family in New Haven, Connecticut. He obtained his formal education there, after graduating from Yale in 1932, the Winchester Fellowship granted him a year and a half at the American Academy in Rome with travel and study throughout Europe. His art career branched into various directions on his return to the United States. As a mural painter his reputation was established. He has forty two (42) murals throughout the United States. Zorthian worked and taught painting at some of the finest art academiJirayr Zorthian(1911-2004), went through two Turkish massacres before age eight. He left Turkey at age nine with his family and spent a year in Padua, Italy, waiting for his visa to open to the United States. This period was very important in his life because his father took him to many cities in Europe and exposed him to great works of art. Zorthian arrived in the United States at the age of eleven and settled with his family in New Haven, Connecticut. He obtained his formal education there, after graduating from Yale in 1932, the Winchester Fellowship granted him a year and a half at the American Academy in Rome with travel and study throughout Europe. His art career branched into various directions on his return to the United States. As a mural painter his reputation was established. He has forty two (42) murals throughout the United States. Zorthian worked and taught painting at some of the finest art academies on the west coast including both the Chouinard Art Institute and the Otis Art Institute. es on the west coast including both the Chouinard Art Institute and the Otis Art Institute. The Gathering...
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1950s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Set of 2 contemporary paintings, Minimalist Blue Sky on paper
Located in Carballo, ES
Set of 2 Blue Minimal Paintings. This is an original artwork realized by TUSET in 2019. We can frame it in natural wood or black on request. The dimensions of each painting are 41 x...
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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Abstract Paintings

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Ink, Handmade Paper

Replicas, Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting, 21st Century
Located in Mexico City, MX
Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting Acrylic on canvas 100 x 80 cm Signed and dated on the back About the artist Alejandro Legorreta (Mexico, 1987) I studied Hispanic Literature a...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

ABSTRACT Contemporary Abstract Patrick van Riemsdijk Earth colors Gestural
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, Mixed Media, Acrylic

The Disciples
Located in New York, NY
David Stern (Germany, b. 1956) Acrylics on canvas 71 inches by 81 inches Hand signed by artist, certificate of authenticity available Keywords: red, abs...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Soul Matters #29 - contemporary, abstract, mixed media and acrylic on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In this abstract composition by Montreal-based artist Shireen Kamran, colour and form create a dynamic painting. Indigo blue, green, dove grey, and white colours are punctuated by bl...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Pigment, Paper

Violet Art Nouveau Moulding, Abstract Organic Triptych, Brush Gestures Pink Gray
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Violet Art Nouveau Moulding" is an abstract painting diptych by Spanish artist Natalia Roman. It is a beautiful series of rhythmic brushstrokes combined with subtle tones and unique...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

You Are My Home - Colorful Textural Floral Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With a contemporary perspective on still-life painting and inspired by paintings created by old masters, German artist Katharina Husslein paints in a representational manner to captu...
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2010s Photorealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled
Located in Berlin, MD
Stanley Sporny (American 1946 - 2008) A view into a stream with overhanging branches reflected in the water. A beautiful oil painting that explores the stream bottom as well as the ...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Shoots And Ladders (Abstract painting)
Located in London, GB
Shoots And Ladders (Abstract painting) Oil and Acrylic on Canvas — Unframed. This artwork will be shipped flat within the US. If shipped outside of the US this work will be shipped ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

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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