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Abstract Paintings For Sale
Drifting Harmony I - Original Minimalist Blue Landscape Mountains 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 unique uses of media. Through a combination of collage ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
"My Hearts of the Ocean" Oil Painting on Board with White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Large Abstract Painting on Canvas "Lucky Frog on fly Agaric" Serg Graff, COA
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This vibrant and imaginative painting by Serg Graff, titled “Lucky Frog on Fly Agaric,” is a large original work in a richly textured fantasy abstract style.
A kaleidoscope of swirl...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"Take Me With You" (contemporary, white, black, floral, painting, antique linen)
Located in Paris, IDF
TAKE ME WITH YOU
2024
Paris, France
Canvas composition is divided in half, with the upper potion focused on a floral bouquet, and the bottom half left unfinished other than a subtl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Acrylic
Echoes of Bloom, II, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Earthy tones contrast with soft pinks and greens, hinting at a floral presence. This abstract painting conveys dynamic movement and emotional depth, balancing s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Nature's Quietude, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
This painting offers a moody, atmospheric view where land and sky seem to blur into one. Quick, expressive brushstrokes suggest movement across the scene, as ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Rose" Black Outline Bunny on French Pink Background Oil Painting on Wood Framed
By Hunt Slonem
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 a french pink background with thick use of paint. I...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Pink Chat" Black Bunny on Cherry Blossom Pink Background Oil Painting
By Hunt Slonem
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 a Cherry Blossom pink background with thick use of ...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Chase Me - Original Colorful Retro Inspired Abstract 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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic
1970's French Cubist Modernist Signed Oil Painting Mountains in Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
C. Monon, French cubist artist, 20th century
signed & dated 1977
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 18 x 21.5 inches
Inscribed verso dated 1977
Provenance: private collection, Paris
Co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vista No 1 by Murray Duncan, Mixed Media on Artist Board
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Vista No 1 by Murray Duncan is a striking abstract composition that merges bold gestural lines with an earthy, textured surface. Rendered in a muted, organic palette, the piece evoke...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Glaze, Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Pencil
1156 Circles V.2 - Large Blue White Abstract Geometric Original Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brandon Neher is a California artist whose original paintings on canvas embody a profound exploration of space, structure, and balance, infused with a touch of modern minimalism. Drawing inspiration from his coastal upbringing in California, Neher's art reveals layered references to his surroundings, merging physical and subconscious energies to create captivating shapes and patterns.
> Large-scale, exceptional abstract artwork, 68 inches square.
> Using acrylic and oil pastel on canvas, the artist meticulously crafted a uniform grid of 1156 circles.
> The seemingly random arrangement of colors on the squares and circles creates a diffuse yet stimulating overall effect, inviting the viewer to explore every captivating detail.
> The artwork's sides are painted, eliminating the need for framing. It comes wired and ready to hang.
> Neher signed the back of the painting, ensuring its authenticity.
> Convenient delivery in the local Los Angeles area. Affordable worldwide shipping for US and international art collectors.
> Certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery included.
Born in Burbank, California, in 1983, Brandon Neher's artistic journey began after studying at the Brooks Institute of Photography for three years. His artistic prowess extends across a diverse range of mediums, including 16mm film, watercolor, oil, sculpture, charcoal, photography, mixed media collage, and print transfers. Neher finds inspiration in German expressionist painters, admiring their ability to convey narratives on canvas. His own creative process often involves carefully considering his images before bringing them to life, layering colors in a way that invites viewers to perceive familiar elements in a fresh and enlightening manner.
Brandon Neher's artwork has garnered attention and acclaim, with exhibitions and collectors spanning the United States. His creations have even graced television productions such as ABC Family's Secret Life of the American Teenager, HGTV's Design on a Dime...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
"Lasting In The Presence" Contemporary Abstract Oil On Canvas Framed Painting
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Lasting In The Presence" is a framed contemporary oil on canvas painting by Amy Donaldson featuring an abstract composition that evokes the feeling of a vibrant, natural landscape. ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
Pop of Color For Your Wall - Impasto Thick Paint Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impasto-painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of artist Shiri Phillips’ abstract artworks. Her paintings are flooded with texture through the layering of acrylic paint i...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Antique American Impressionist Birch Tree Landscape Framed 1940
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
6000 Antique birch trees land scape, oil on artist board displayed in a wood frame.Signed lower left by Mori.Image size 9.5 H x 7.5 W
Category
1940s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$250 Sale Price
33% Off
Untitlted #545 by Murray Duncan - Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media on Paper
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Untitled #545 by Murray Duncan
Mixed media on paper
Size: 32" x 40”
Unframed, signed
A bold mixed-media work with dynamic lines and textures.
This captivating piece by Murray Dunc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Glaze, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
Contemporary impressionist floral acrylic painting paper "Among the sunflowers"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Among the Sunflowers" is a striking contemporary floral painting by French artist Natalya Mougenot, whose work is deeply inspired by the expressive legacy of Van Gogh. Like the Dutc...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
"Abstract Landscape" - Original Oil and Pastel Painting on Canvas, Made in Italy
Located in Agrigento, AG
Title: Abstract Landscape
Artist: Marilina Marchica
Made In Itlay
Year: 2025
Technique: Oil and pastel on canvas
Dimensions: 80x100x3.8 cm
Original, one-of-a-kind artwork, accompani...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Pastel, Oil
"Goldschlager" - Vivid Textured Abstract Expressionism with Gold and Warm Colors
Located in Carmel, CA
Thomas Whent (Canadian-American, born 1949)
"Goldschlager" 2025
Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars
The artist signed the back of the painting.
"Goldschlager" by Thomas Whent radi...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
Symphonie verticale III modern grey black architectural painting relief
Located in Doetinchem, NL
Symphonie verticale III is one of the latest medium size contemporary modern sculpture painting reliefs by French-Dutch artist Olivier Julia. The relief is made from 140 (!) individu...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
Cooler Heads Prevail - Large Abstract Expressionist Textural Painting in Blue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Marc Raphael's abstract expressionism paintings are influenced by New York's abstract expressionist movement. After encountering Jackson Pollock’s work for the fir...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Latex
Whispering Grove II - Original Minimalist Blue Abstract Landscape 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 unique uses of media. Through a combination of collage ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
#99, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece
More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request.
Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Pigment
Ruz Vertical Big Yellow Interior - Abstract Acrylic on canvas Painting
By Rafael Ruz
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
RUZ, Rafael (Barcelona 1956)
While contemplating the painting of Ruz, we are inclined to talk about real ‘psychodrama’, in the same sense that Julius Bissier referred to some of the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Hey" Black Outline Bunny on Castleton Green Background Oil Painting Wood Framed
By Hunt Slonem
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 a castleton green background with thick use of pain...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Desert Sunflower - Modern Warm Abstract Folk Art Inspired Painting on Raw Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meredith Walker’s "Desert Sunflower" is a luminous original painting that bridges abstract symbolism and folk art tradition through radiant color and bold composition. This unique ac...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Gouache
Huge 20th Century French Cubist Abstract Cityscape in Blue Amazing Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Cityscape
by H. de Sainte Foi (French 20th century)
signed oil on board, unframed
board: 24 x 47 inches
Provenance: private collection, France
Condition: all corners are w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,352 Sale Price
30% Off
Oil Painting on Canvas, Fantasy Abstract Style, by Serg Graff, COA Titled "Key"
Located in Palm Coast, FL
Discover a bold and enigmatic expression in this unique original oil painting titled "Key" by acclaimed fantasy abstract artist Serg Graff. With its surreal blend of form, fire, and ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Antique American Cubist Landscape with Trees and Hills, Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
This 1971 oil on board landscape by Y. Melo presents an abstracted natural scene executed in a refined Cubist style. The composition flattens and segments a hillside view into interl...
Category
1970s Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Love Brigade - Large Original Colorful 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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Architecture du savoir, Abstract Contemporary Library, Expressionism, Oil
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Medium: Oil on linen canvas
Canvas size: 50 x 50 cm (19.68 x 19.68 in)
Framed size: 57 x 57 cm (22.44 x 22.44 in)
Frame: American box frame (choice of black or natural wood)
Year: 20...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original Oil Painting of Olive Trees in a Serene Landscape with Distant Hills
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Original Oil Painting of Olive Trees in a Serene Landscape with Distant Hills
Artist: Roland Pichard
Signed: Bottom right
Medium: Oil on oil paper, mounted on card
Size: 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Surrealist Still Life - Original Oil on Canvas, Handsigned
By Roland Bierge
Located in Paris, IDF
Roland Bierge
Surrealist Still Life, 1968
Original Oil on canvas
Handsigned on the lower right corner
Signed, dated and titled on the back
On canvas 54 x 70 cm (c. 22 x 28 in)
Pres...
Category
1960s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fold, Contemporary Abstract Collage Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Collage has always been a part of the artist's work. The idea of reusing, recontextualizing, and even resurrecting parts of the painting. From an economic standpoint the materials ar...
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Vinyl
Whirl Wind (Abstract, Expressive, Fun, Colorful, Warm, ~40% OFF - LIMITED TIME)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Katherine Bello
Whirl Wind
Mixed Media on Canvas
2025
Size: 24 x 48 inches (60.96 x 121.92cm)
Signed and titled by hand
COA provided
*on stretcher frame, ready to hang.
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Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Blue-Green Abstract Ocean Painting on Wood with Textured Brushwork – "Sea", 2024
By Sula Repani
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Original abstract ocean painting by Greek-Galician artist Sula Repani, titled "Sea". This intimate work captures the shifting tones and meditative presence of the sea through soft, l...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Abstract 3, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Lighter shades of green and white contrast with the gray elements in this abstract composition. Scratches around the work provide a light texture. Artist Doroth...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tree Scape, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Tall trees stretch skyward, guiding the eye toward drifting clouds. The upward perspective evokes the quiet awe of standing beneath a towering forest. Blue stre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Distance Between 2 - Elegant Abstract Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and adventure; they demand a new discovery. His artworks exhibit a chemistry of complexity and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Golden Girl" Black Outline Bunny on Gold Background Oil Painting Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
This piece depicts a gestural figure of bunny against a gold background. Inspired by nature and a genuine love for animals, Slonem's paintings encompass unique inspirations drawn fro...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel
#233, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece
More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request.
Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Pigment
Contemporary American Modernist Nocturnal New York Cityscape Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Oil on canvas, 27 x 31 inches overall, 20 x 24 inches image size.
A modern urban nocturne depicting the Manhattan Bridge at night, painted with gestural brushwork and a restrained, b...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Nicely Framed Abstract Expressionist Modern Art Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Excellent ready to hang condition.
Category
1970s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mr. Lawrence - Minimalist Abstract Painting on Natural Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Taylour Martin creates captivating abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas, showcasing a dynamic interplay of emotions and colors. Martin's art is a reflection ...
Category
2010s Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pencil
Abstract 2519
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I let my emotions and intuition guide each stroke, pulling from deep within to layer acrylics in a dance of chaos and serenity. Here, abstract forms and visce...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Blossom, Monoprint Mixed Media on Paper, Star Fish Patterns, Yellow Tones, 2025
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series by Enric Servera explores the relationship of humans to salt and seawater. The intention of these works is to submerge us into the sea, a salty treasure that surrounds us...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Watercolor, Monoprint
"Layers Of Time In Jimmy's Garden" Colorful Abstract Expressionist Painting
By Tony Magar
Located in Houston, TX
Modern pink, yellow, and blue abstract expressionist painting by English artist Tony Magar. The work features bold, emotive strokes that continue around the edges with a patch of whi...
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lightness (Abstract Expressionist painting), Hand signed and Estate stamped
By Ben Wilson
Located in New York, NY
Ben WIlson
Lightness, ca. 1980
Oil on masonite board
21 × 25 × 3/10 inches
Stamped by artist's estate, Hand signed by the artist on the front AND stamped by the artist's estate on th...
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
A Figure In A Flame - Original Figurative Surrealist Portrait Painting
By Iqi Qoror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iqi Qoror's surreal figurative paintings are arresting in their earthy palettes offset by pops of fluorescent textile embroidery. His artworks revolve around questions of trust, inte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - Abstract Botanical Study
By Elvic Steele
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: 1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - Abstract Botanical Study
Medium: Oil on board, unframed
Size: 6 height x 4 width
Condition: Good
Provenance: all the paintings we hav...
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Minimal Crowd by Gaetan de Seguin - Contemporary Abstract painting
Located in DE
Gaetan de Seguin paints figurative works, with an abstract character. The various colors highlight that not one person is the same, and his artworks celebrate this individuality in a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Abstract expressive floral roses acrylic painting on paper "Pink blooms"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This vibrant floral abstract artwork titled "Pink Blooms," created by French artist born in Kazakhstan, beautifully captures the essence of blooming roses through bold and expressive...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
"Cockatoo Whisper Divine" White & Blue Cockatoos with Gold Background on Canvas
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects of Cockatoos. The thick use of paint is greatly recognizable as he slathers on layer after layer of paint and adds a g...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Abstract impressionist expressive flowers acrylic on paper "Floral Inspiration"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This vibrant artwork captures a bouquet of pink flowers displayed in a glass vase, enveloped by expressive, swirling brushstrokes.
This artwork named " Floral Inspiration" belongs ...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Gold Flower Spots #1, Original Painting, Abstract art
Located in Deddington, GB
After trying lots ad lots of different techniques for playing with a landscape version of my Gold Splatter Spot Collection, this was the first one where I felt I had really nailed th...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Manhattan Beach - Colorful Abstract 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
A Pointillist View of a Woman
Located in San Francisco, CA
The artist had a lot to say. Why else spend the intense focus and time on rendering such a luminous work brought to completion literally point by point in tiny dots? Ask yourself: Ar...
Category
Late 20th Century Pointillist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fresh - Impasto Thick Paint Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impasto-painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of artist Shiri Phillips’ abstract artworks. Her paintings are flooded with texture through the layering of acrylic paint i...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Glitter
Desert Oasis 1 - Original Abstract Colorful Western Landscape Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elisabeth Grace, a visionary artist based in Denver, CO (USA), is renowned for her immersive large-scale paintings, collages, murals, and installation art. With a BA in oil painting ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil
Echoes of the Avant-Garde: Mid-Century Visions III (circa 1970s)
Located in London, GB
'Echoes of the Avant-Garde: Mid-Century Visions III', oil on board (circa 1970s). Step into a world where the spirit of early 20th-century modernism meets the bold experimentation o...
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
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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French Artist Marie Raymond Was So Much More Than Yves Klein’s Mom
Seminal works from the mid-20th-century painter's lyrical abstract oeuvre are now on view at Paris's Diane de Polignac Gallery.
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