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ABSTRACT Painting Dwell on Mountain Texture by Artist On Hansen Pastel
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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Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

"Fade Into You" Contemporary Abstract Framed Acrylic on Canvas Painting
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Fade Into You" is a framed acrylic work on canvas by Alberto Murillo, featuring overlapping organic shapes in vibrant colors against a cream background. This piece is finished in ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

And the Tree Blossoms
Located in Zofingen, AG
"And the Tree Blossoms" – a serene and evocative abstract landscape painted in oil on a grand canvas (90x135 cm). This artwork captures the quiet power of nature's resilience, where ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

In a fearless reality, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Each color in this impactful painting was hand mixed with mica particles and iridescent mediums to make the lavender, orange, yellow, purple, blue and teal all pop and shine. The col...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Tall Sunspot 24 - Modern Acrylic Earth Tone Striped 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 Minimalist Abstract Paintings

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Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

"Midnight Target" Contemporary Abstract LED Circle Mixed Media Canvas Painting
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Midnight Target" is a round mixed media work on canvas by Tom Bolles, with concentric circles in shades of blue and white. This piece is unframed and has a three dimensional quality...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, LED Light, Mixed Media, Paint

Cubic Family Figurative Shades of Gray Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3566 Deco style painting Image size 11x11
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1980s Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Beautiful round copper finish wall art
Located in Mexico City, MX
The two artists and industrial designers, Ampi Arozarena and Elena De La Fuente describe form and color as their core of exploration. They admire the dual identity the two elements c...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Copper

"Weeds" Colorful Abstract Expressionistic Mixed Media Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Paul Kostabi is known for his wildly fun, expressionistic, and colorful portraits. This painting is a perfect definition of his most popular works. Red, bright whites, greens, and blues disperse in a frenzy of splatters, fast brush strokes, and speckles ascending across the canvas. The exuberant, bright, and messy depictions of this piece hold much fascination in its execution. His layered approach to the paint is part of what makes his works so attractive and exciting; creating many dimensions and highlights resembling the shine and gleam of stars in the universe. Art measures 24 x 18 in Paul Kostabi (Paul Indrek Kostabi) was born in 1962 in Whittier, California. He is an American artist, musician, music producer, and audio engineer. He is the brother of artist Mark Kostabi. He became part of the CBGB Festival in 2014 exhibiting paintings alongside photographers Bob Gruen, Michael Lavine...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Fragments of Light - original abstract painting - contemporary expressionism art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Bursting with energy and movement, Fragments of Light is a cel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media

Expressionist Diptych in Primary Tones, Abstract Music, Gestures in Black, Paper
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Tropical Music I" is an abstract expressionist painting by Romina Milano where a dance of black gestures unfolds across colorful brushstrokes infused with raw emotion. Romina Mila...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Watercolor

"My Ruby Butterfly" Red Contemporary Pop Art Oil Painting with Floater Frame
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Butterfly Collection” is a vibrant and energetic...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Board

Face III
By Okuda
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Okuda San Miguel Title: Face III Medium: Synthetic enamel on wood Size: 27.6 x 27.6 inches (70 x 70 cm) Year: 2020 Notes: Hand Signed. Custom Framed. Original COA Included. ...
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2010s Surrealist Abstract Paintings

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Enamel

Colourful Expressionist Portrait Oil Painting "Head Of An Angry Man"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique, abstracted portrait oil painting on stretched Belgian linen canvas, ready to hang. Framing options available on request.
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Relief Blue 18 - Large Blue Abstract Relief Pallet Knife Texture Painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
READY TO HANG with the edges painted! Original abstract painting The technique: stretched heavy canvas on wooden reinforced chassis and professional acrylic pigments layered by palle...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Varnish, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Turquoise world 3, Painting, Oil on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
This is cold wax painting on paper. Cold wax medium is made from beeswax, it is mixed with oil paints to paint. Golden accents add gentle spark. The painting needs to be framed for d...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

"Dance of the Phoenix's Life ” Triptych
Located in Zofingen, AG
The three works "Dance of the Phoenix's Life" a triptych from the "Mosaic of Time" series that takes us into a world of transformation and renewal. The image of the Phoenix is embodi...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Season Dream
Located in Wiscasett, ME
Oil on canvas, signed, titled, and dated on reverse. Measuring 72" x 84" in good condition and ready to hang. American, b.1956 Scott Duce is an international artist working in New York. Duce’s work is included in many corporate, museum, and private collections. Notable collections include Random House, General Electric, IBM, Pfizer, Inc., Capital Holding Corporation, McGraw-Hill Corporation, Petroplus Holdings, Switzerland, Seagrams-Montreal, Canada, and the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden. Among his awards and honors he received a National Endowment for the Arts/SECCA artist grant. Duce’s work has been exhibited throughout the United States, with several solo exhibitions in New York City, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, and internationally in Paris, France; Florence, Italy; and Lima, Peru. He has had many commissioned works, including Bell South...
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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Original oil on canvas painting by prominent & searchable artist Steve McElroy.
Located in Dallas, TX
"The Cape" original oil on canvas painting by Steve McElroy, 2024. Positive depictions of women are a favorite in any decor. 24 x 36 inches. This is...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Melodies de l’Ocean, Abstract Landscape, Contemporary, Modern, French, Tan, blue
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont, a renowned contemporary artist whose works are collected internationally, has once again demonstrated her mastery of subtlety and depth in A Distant Escape. Known for ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Hunt Slonem "Iris" Flowers
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Iris" Flowers Purple, yellow, green and orange Cattleya orchids on a white background. Unframed Hunt Slonem is a well-renowned American artist known for his neo-express...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Sunripe - Colorful 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

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Canvas, Acrylic

Blue Landscape, Oil Paint on Canvas, large size, Art by Marilina Marchica
Located in Agrigento, AG
Title: Blue Landscape Dimensions: 80x120 cm Artist: Marilina Marchica unique, non-reproducible piece authenticity certificate "Blue Landscape" by Marilina Marchica is a captivating...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Vintage American Abstract Expressionist Modern Mid Century Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American school abstract expressionist oil painting. Oil on canvas. Vibrant color and confident composition.
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1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Bingo, Conceptual abstract painting with numbers by Anastasia Vasilyeva
Located in Zofingen, AG
Impressive emotional abstract painting with numbers. The concept of the multilayers technique makes a color deep effect. The artist plays with dark and light to structure the paintin...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Engraving, Spray Paint

Untitled abstract painting mixed media on canvas
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Untitled Artist: Deyan Valkov Technique: Oil and mixed media on canvas Dimensions: 23.6 x 19.7 in Condition: Unframed Year: 2002 Style: Abstract Material Description:Th...
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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media

"My Petit Sunny Heart" Yellow Pop Art Contemporary Oil Painting with Frame
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Board

Triptych - "Freeform" - Abstraction, Expression, Pop, Street Art, Joyful
Located in Salzburg, AT
A single painting is 70x60 cm in size, All together next to each other 70x180 cm. Please ask me about the shipping costs because we can send the paintings much cheaper, the system h...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

20th Century French Cubist Still Life Oil Painting Apple Fruit
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Cubist Still Life by Paul-Louis Bolot (French 1918-2003) oil on board, framed signed and dated 1981 verso framed: 21.5 x 18 inches board: 18 x 15 inches original oil painting conditi...
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20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings

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Oil

1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - Blooming Energy Abstract
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: 1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - Blooming Energy Abstract Artist: Elvic Steele Medium: Oil on board, unframed Size: 6 height x 4.5 width Condition: Good Provenance: a...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Large Signed Exhibited Abstract Expressionist Original Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American signed abstract expressionist oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed.
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Chinese Contemporary art by Fu Ze-Nan - Abstract Expressionism New Wild No.1
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on linen Fu Zenan always known as Da Han is a Chinese artist born in 1953 who lives & works in Songzhuang, Beijing, China. He is graduated from the Suzhou University. In 1985, F...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Mid Century Modern Art Line Art Painting Mixed Media on Canvas
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Mid Century Modern Abstract Line Art Painting Mixed Media on Canvas Stretched on 1.5" wood and not framed. The edges are painted so there is no need...
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2010s Modern Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Mixed Media

"Michael" 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

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Oil, Wood Panel

Lucky To Love You - Impasto Thick Paint Original Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Coulombe-Bégin's dynamic acrylic on canvas works seek to produce a metamorphic interpretation of the artist's inner identity. Her paintings make ample use of contrasting colors to create exuberance and energy in her images. Inspired by street art, Coulombe Bégin 's paintings range from the abstract to the surreal and employ a variety of techniques and materials. Her contemporary artworks draw inspiration from body image, the universally recognizable symbol of hearts, and the experience of humankind. She brings a sensitivity to her work that stems from her exploration of identity and the joy and happiness of existence. Coulombe-Bégin draws us into her internal world: exploring the soul and matter, conscience, and the modern universe. This original painting depicting one colorful heart painted on a black background measures 12 inches square. This thickly textured heart is applied with tactile brushwork. It is wired and ready to hang. The sides of this artwork are painted black and it does not require framing. Convenient local Los Angeles area shipping. Affordable Continental U.S. and worldwide shipping also available. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. Coulombe-Bégin’s work portrays from colorful hearts to specific parts of the human body, especially large close-up portrayals of the mouth and eyes, which are depicted with great contrasts of color and chiaroscuro. These symbols are constructed with specific gestures and drippings in which Coulombe-Bégin expresses an abstract universe full of movement, symbolism, and eroticism. Born in Miami, Coulombe-Bégin grew up in Quebec City where she earned a Bachelor of Visual Arts in 2006 from Laval University. Starting very young, her parents focused a great deal on both the arts and athletics which helped her develop her own mode of expression. “I am particularly interested in the fragmented corporal shell, which I emphasize through spontaneous movement and vivid colors.” stated Coulombe-Bégin. “My experience with painting has led me to see things differently, to self-discovery and to great astonishment." Coulombe-Bégin's works have been exhibited and collected worldwide, including Canada, the United States, Europe, South America, and Australia. REPRESENTATION Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2023 Inspire moi, Galerie Iris, Baie-St-Paul 2021 Le Corps à Coeur, Galerie Corno X Beauchamp, Montréal 2019 Rêve moi, Centre Boréart, Granby, QC Feel Moi, Galerie Iris, Baie-St-Paul, QC 2017 Wildest Dreams, La nuit des Galeries, Québec Salon d’habitation d’automne, Qébec 2016 Salon d’habitation d’automne, Québec 2015 Polyphonie, Palais Montcalm, Québec 2012 Le feu à la bouche, SSS, Québec, QC 2011 Le Moulin La Lorraine, Lac Etchemin, QC 2010 Lunetterie du faubourg, Quebec Les futures Déesses désirées, Le Cercle, Quebec, QC Trafic d'organes, Clocher penché, Quebec, QC Corps et Corporalités, Studio Party...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Landscape n°87 by Jean Krillé - Oil on masonite 100x120 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Oil on masonite plate sold with original framing Total size with the frame 102x122 cm Jean Krillé is a Swiss artist from Geneva, recognized for his significant contributions to co...
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1980s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil

"My Purple Diamond Heart" Colorful Oil Painting on Wood with White Floater Frame
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Board, Glass

Ky Anderson "Abyss" 2024 Acrylic on paper
Located in New York, NY
Artist Statement: My work falls somewhere between abstraction, formalism and narrative painting. I see the content and story when I look at my work, but shape and color are equally...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Dynamic & Colorful Mid-Century Painting by French Artist Michel Patrix
Located in Chicago, IL
A dynamic & colorful Mid-Century painting (ca. 1950) by French Artist Michel Patrix, in purples, yellow and reds. The painting is titled "Coings au Plateau Noir" or (Quinces on a bl...
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1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Teal Ribbons and Gold Squares Lithograph
Located in Soquel, CA
Delicate and layered Collotype on heavy bond paper by Patricia A. Pearce (American, b. 1948). The background is a lithograph, and the ribbons have been painted by hand over the top. ...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil, Lithograph

"Abstract Black vs Red ", K65TR, Abstract, 21st Century, Acrylic, Clay
Located in Dessau-Rosslau, Sachsen Anhalt
Artist: Roger König b. Dessau, Germany (1968) Master student of Kurt Schönburg, HWK Halle, Germany. Roger Koenig, the talented abstract painter, resides and creates his magnificent...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Clay, Acrylic

Cheap Date - Abstract Large Organic Shape Pastel Original Artwork on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rue Bootay, a New York-born artist now rooted in the vibrant artistic landscape of Los Angeles, navigates the avant-garde realm of nonrepresentational surrealism with a style uniquel...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Dappled Light I (Abstract, Expressive, Fun, Colorful, Warm, Green, ~30% OFF)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Katherine Bello Dappled Light I Mixed Media on Board 2023 Size: 12x12x1.5in Framed: 13x13x2in Signed, dated and titled by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1882 *framed in a white wood...
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2010s Modern Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Board

"Violets for dessert" semi-abstraction, flowers, stylish monochrome, raw canvas
Located in Zofingen, AG
Original art by Lesia Danilina. Abstract acrylic painting on raw canvas "Violets for dessert». Shipping rolled in a tube. The painting is done on raw canvas with acrylic paints in ab...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Original pair of paintings by prominent & searchable artist Steve McElroy.
Located in Dallas, TX
"Pink and Black Contemporary Form" oil on canvas pair of corresponding originals by Steve McElroy. May be hung horizontally or vertically. 12 x 24 inches each. These are the orig...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Blue Moon, Neon Green, Cerulean, Fuschia, White, Abstract Patterns
Located in Kent, CT
Thoughtfully combined sections of varying textures and areas of pattern, stripes, circles, dots and undulations are cheerful in bright, exuberant color. Little moments in vibrant sha...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Tranquil Serene American Framed Original Vintage Modernist Landscape Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed.
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1970s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Traccia" by Masri - Blue, Yellow, and Red Male Abstract Portrait
Located in Carmel, CA
Masri Hayssam (Lebanese, born 1965) "Traccia" (2019) Acrylic paint, Oil paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right of the painting. "Traccia"—meaning "Trace" i...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

City of Angels - Colorful Abstract Urban Landscape on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maria C Bernhardsson's original artworks are influenced by the architecture and geometry of houses. Born in Sweden, Bernhardsson travels the world photographing and sketching houses ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Light 09 March 14:51 - Contemporary Seascape Painting, Minimalistic, Sea, Water
Located in Salzburg, AT
Robert Motelski's paintings are exceptional visions of nature, visions of space which surrounds us. They tell about being, fate and passing. They depend on the season of year, the ti...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Rising Stars III - Original Boho Minimalist Abstract Floral Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The organic aesthetic and textures of Peter Kuttner’s original boho minimalist artworks are the result of patient layering and original uses of media. Through a combination of paint ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Tissue Paper, Wood Panel

Blue Sky - Oil On Canvas by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 1990
Located in Roma, IT
Blue Sky is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo (b. 1947) in 1990. Original Oil Painting on Canvas. Hand-signed and dated on the back of the canvas: G. Lo Fermo 90. V...
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1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Important Early American School Abstract Geometric Precisionist Signed Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Step into the enigmatic world of abstract art with this captivating original oil painting from 1945. This masterpiece, signed with a mysterious monogram by an unknown artist, embodie...
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1940s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Walking By The Sea
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Walking By The Sea. Artist signed lower right corner, canvas size (31 1/2 x 39 1/4in). Nicola Simbari was born in Italy and grow up in Rome. He studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma, and in the 1940s he began devoting himself to painting in a studio at Via del Babuino in central Rome. Simbari's early exposure to the architectural world had a lasting impression on his art, as he incorporated geometric forms and architectural structures into almost all of his paintings. He began to develop a distinct style stemming from impressions of life, nature, and the Mediterranean...
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1980s Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

"Benjamin" Benjamin Franklin Impressionistic Colorful Abstract Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts an impressionistic and abstract portrait of Benjamin Franklin. The thick brush strokes and fun marks creates an atmosphere reminiscent of the impressionists fro...
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2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Board

In the Warmth of each Other - Gold Leaf Contemporary abstract family painting
Located in DE
Katharina Hormel creates minimalistic landscape paintings featuring everyday scenes of life. Her art often portrays people engaged in their daily activities, such as taking a leisure...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Finale, unique signed mixed media acrylic collage, beloved Texas artist, Framed
Located in New York, NY
Henry Rayburn Finale, 1995 Acrylic and mixed media collage on paper Signed in graphite pencil on the front Unique Frame included Provenance: Irving, Texas Corporate Collection de-acc...
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1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Spring Brings Life - Original Grey Blue Beige Abstract Graffiti Artwork
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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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, 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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