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Abstract Paintings For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
"Poem Six" Contemporary Abstract Framed Mixed Media on Canvas
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Poem Six" is a mixed media work on canvas by Beatriz Simón, with expressive strokes and abstract shapes in blues, pinks, blacks, tans, and white. This piece is finished in a silve...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media

"Spanish Moss Teche Bayou" Purple & Blue Toned Landscape Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
WIth a passion for restoring historic houses, one of Slonem's properties is in Lousiana, where he now spends a lot of his time painting and picking up inspiration for his pallet. Thi...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board, Wood

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

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Acrylic

Florentine Expressions: A Portrait Series VI
Located in London, GB
"Florentine Expressions: A Portrait Series VI", oil on canvas, mounted on board, Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings through an inter...
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Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

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

Materials

Oil, Board

"Au Jour Le Jour" From Day to Day, B&W Portrait Street Art Pop Painting Canvas
Located in New York, NY
This particular piece depicts an anonymous portrait of a beautiful woman in Black and White, titled "Au Jour Le Jour" translating to "From Day to Day". Inspired by the every day, JM Robert...
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2010s Street Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic

MELT
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic painting on canvas Fluid, expressionist, abstract, moder, minimal style. Unique piece impossible to replicate Unframed
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

MELT
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Fragile Regeneration
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rather than re-creating a literal landscape on canvas or paper, I aim to express its essence in a rich and complex form of delicately painted organic subjects that float and trail ac...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel

What the water gave me - Abstract green waterfall landscape painting
Located in Silverthorne, CO
An emerald green abstract landscape, inspired by mountains and cascading waterfalls. A dreamy imaginary landscape of my imagination, a place of magic. A painting in lush greens, tur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sign C95 - Modern Abstract Multi-Dimensional Red Minimalist Sculptural Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artist Len Klikunas paints to modify experienced reality through visual perception. His art is a mix of art and architecture, hovering between painting and sculpture. It employs shiz...
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Minimalist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Landscape – Original Painting on Canvas Contemporary Art Unique Art
Located in Agrigento, AG
Description: "Landscape" is an original painting on canvas (50x50 cm) by Marilina Marchica, a contemporary artist who explores the relationship between nature, material, and memory t...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Enamel

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

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Vase of Flowers (Still Life)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Louise Delorme (b. 1928). Vase of Flowers, 1969. 26 x 36 inches; 27 x 37 inches framed. Signed lower left. Titled and dated on verso. Excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Reserved Horizon XX" Contemporary Abstract Landscape Oil on Panel Framed
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Reserved Horizon XX" is a framed oil painting on panel by Eric Abrecht, depicting an abstracted marshy landscape with warm coloring. The artist's technique of painterly, rough brush...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Oil

"Rose" Black Outline Bunny on French Pink Background Oil Painting on Wood 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 a french pink background with thick use of paint. I...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Constructivist Sunset Triangles, Pastel Tones Background, Geometry Floating
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Constructivist Sunset Triangles" is an abstract painting by Spanish artist Natalia Roman. It is a beautiful combination of geometric shapes in a classy gamut of colors. The use of p...
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2010s Constructivist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Abstract 2533
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this painting, I poured my emotions into every stroke, aiming to capture not just a scene but a sensation. This work embodies a dance of color and texture that evokes a l...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

"My Lime Green Butterfly" Contemporary Pop Art Oil Painting Black 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

Materials

Oil, Board

Spring Green 2
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Encaustic on panel. It's simple; I create art because it makes me happy. I try not to overthink the process of what I’m painting and let my intuition be my guide. I love laying do...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Encaustic

Time Zone 5 - Modern Resin Minimalist Colorful Geometric Abstraction Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ricky Hunt’s mixed-media minimalist wall art is influenced by his tumultuous past, which led to a paradigm shift in creativity and life. He covers the wood panel with layers of acryl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

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

Materials

Varnish, Acrylic

French Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Artists Studio Provenance
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on paper/ card unframed: 12.75 x 9.75 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we ...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Festival of Joy - Abstract Expressionism Colorful Delight Joy Texture Statement
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title: Festival of Joy Abstract Expressionism Colorful Delight Joy Movement Texture Statement Vibrant Festivitas Laetitiae - Festival of Joy This vibrant artwork, set on a deep cr...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

The Red Slide, Arches and Curves, Geometric Bauhaus Painting on Vivid Tones 2025
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series of abstract geometric paintings by Natalia Roman draws its inspiration from the sleek grids and curves of Bauhaus architecture, while at the same time exploring bright an...
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2010s Analytic Cubist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil, Acrylic

Blue of Blues, Abstract Fish Shapes on Paper, Overlapping Forms, Mediterranean
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 sal...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Watercolor

Abstract 1, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Green, blue, and orange with black accents create a dynamic abstract composition. Scratches and marks add texture and energy. Artist Dorothy Gaziano used oil pa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

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

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Lil Woodstock" Colorful Pop Art Original by Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene during the Art Basel Miami art fair in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

Linger In Warmth, Contemporary Abstract Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Linger in Warmth is a minimalist abstract painting composed of undulating, flame-like shapes in a vivid tangerine orange, set against a flat, soft pink background. The composition pl...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Monochromatic Delicate Impressionist Landscape " A Forest Scene"
Located in Miami, FL
Danish-American artist Søren Emil Carlsen paints a post-impressionist landscape that blurs the line between representation and abstraction. With its open composition, the artist capt...
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1910s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Distant Sky - Soft Blue-Green Atmospheric 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Lily Symphony, Floral Impressionism Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2025 Style: Impressionism, Title: Lily Symphony Size: 29.5" x 56" x...
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2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Echappée lointaine Abstract Landscape, way, Contemporary, Modern, French, Tan
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

Materials

Oil

Three Sisters: large abstract expressionist figural painting & breast feeding
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Please contact me for best shipping rates and speediest delivery. Ellen Powell Tiberino, matriarch of the Tiberino artist dynasty that includes her artist-husband Joseph and three artist-children (Raphael, Gabriel, and Ellen), often looked to Black women and girls as subjects, in the contexts of motherhood, pregnancy, and childhood, as well as subjects drawn from her neighborhood communities. Her work is expressionistic and passionate with dramatic gestures and dark colorism in her figures, but it is also intimate and highly personal. At this point in her career, Tiberino had been struggling with cancer, and as a result, her palette became brighter and more colorful than her former dark palette. "Three Sisters" includes Ellen Powell Tiberino’s self-portrait in the front of the composition, nursing an infant. Tiberino’s two sisters, Joyce and Anne, sit behind her. Tiberino likely paints from memory or imagination here, since her four children were well beyond nursing age when she created this painting. "Three Sisters" is likely among the last large-scale canvases Tiberino completed, opting to work on a smaller scale and while seated as her illness progressed. Tiberino ultimately lost her battle in 1992. "Three Sisters" comes from a private Main Line, PA collection, acquired directly from the artist immediately upon its completion. Framed in original wood strip frame. It is in excellent condition. Tiberino graduated from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in 1959, where she was awarded a prestigious Cresson scholarship to study in Europe. After returning to the US, she lived and worked in New York until she married fellow artist (Joseph) and returned to her hometown of Philadelphia where she continued to create oil paintings, oil pastels drawings, sculptures, murals, and mosaics. In Philadelphia, she was part of social and professional circles that included Moe Brooker, Barbara Bullock, Walter Edmonds, Charles Pridgen, Leroy Johnson, John Simpson, James Dupree...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Lay me down on the forest floor -Dreamy green waterfall forest abstract painting
Located in Silverthorne, CO
A dreamy, lush, atmospheric abstract landscape with a flowing waterfall and poetic space. Won't you lay down with me? On the forest floor? Among the newly born green and mist from t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage French Gouache - Abstract
Located in Houston, TX
French gouache painting, circa 1930. This abstract piece stands out for its bright hues and sharp, interconnected geometric shapes. Original one-of-a-...
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1930s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

"Corner Street No. 2" by Hiroshi Sato, Original Painting, Abstract Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
Hiroshi Sato's "Corner Street No. 2" (2024) is an original oil on canvas artwork, measuring 36 x 28 inches. "Corner Street #2" is sold unframed but is ready to hang. This unique art...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dancing With Datura. Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Born of his love of the Indian subcontinent Paul Wadsworth created this series of paintings. The canvasses are lavishly painted and imbued with the myriad of colours one associates w...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mountain Sun - bright, minimalist, abstracted landscape, acrylic on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Bold, bright colours and clean lines capture the essence of a setting sun as it slips behind a mountain range. This is one of a series of minimalist paintings that celebrates the ‘ro...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

French Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Artists Studio Provenance
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on paper/ card unframed: 12.75 x 9.75 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we ...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Rose Bush" floral very large impressionistic painting on linen canvas
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Look at a tree, a flower, a plant. Let your awareness rest upon it. How still they are, how deeply rooted in Being. Allow nature to teach you stillness." – Eckhart Tolle Abstract t...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton, Linen, Acrylic

Antique French Impressionist Family Portrait Landscape Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique French impressionist portrait landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas, lain to board. Signed. Framed. Measuring: 12 by 15 inches overall, and 6 by 9 painting alone.. In excell...
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1930s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

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

Materials

Oil, Board

Colorful painting on paper, Unique piece, Abstract Expressionist
Located in Carballo, ES
TUSET (1997, A Coruña, España) Mixed media painting on paper Ready to frame One-of-a-kind Signed on back Includes certificate of authenticity 2021 65 x 50 cm. It belongs to the ser...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil Crayon, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pencil

"Golden Dream" Black Outline Bunny on Gold Background Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
This piece depicts a gestural figure of bunny against a golden background. Inspired by nature and a genuine love for animals, Slonem's paintings encompass unique inspirations drawn f...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel

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

Materials

Glass, Resin, Oil, Wood Panel

Cascade - Original Earth Tone Abstract Impasto Nature Landscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Using an impasto, painterly technique Dana Cowie creates cubist-inspired farm and rural landscapes. Working within controlled color schemes, her artworks appear abstract up close and...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Morning Story, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A blend of muted greens, grays, and earth tones evokes a moody landscape. The composition suggests a horizon where the sky meets a textured field. Bold brushstrokes and layered colors create a sense of depth and movement, capturing the essence of a landscape in transition. Hints of blue and orange add contrast and intrigue.


About the Artist
Artist Ronda Waiksnis captures nature's visceral beauty in her abstract and expressionist works. Embracing the capriciousness of the creative process, she allows her intuition to guide her, resulting in pieces that feel both organic and unrefined. "My paintings have been found, not built," says Ronda. Rarely using brushes, she applies layers of paint with large palette knives or her fingers, emphasizing the importance of balancing creative abandon and physical control. Ronda operates in a gloriously messy studio, a standalone building behind her house, with a powerful sound system that keeps the vibe carefree and intense. When she's not creating art, Ronda enjoys spending time with her loved ones, playing with her dogs, and savoring a glass of wine.


Words that describe this painting: expressive, muted, soft, gestural, stream...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sodad - Large Vibrant Floral Abstract Contemporary Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Axelle Gosse creates intricate, tactile compositions using rope and fabric, transforming everyday materials into striking contemporary artworks. Inspired by her extensive travels acr...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Textile, Canvas, Mixed Media

"Evening Shed" Original Painting by Hiroshi Sato, Vibrant Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
Hiroshi Sato's "Evening Shed" (2024) is an original oil on canvas artwork, measuring 38 x 84 inches. "Evening Shed" is sold unframed but is ready to hang. This unique artwork is pe...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abandoned
Located in Jönköping, SE
This painting is from my series titled “Convergence.” This captivating series explores the concept of deconstruction through a unique interplay of lines and color. Rather than relyin...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Chalk, Acrylic

"Rover" Multicolor Bunny on Ombre Diamond Dust Pink & Blue Background 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 multicolor bunny on an ombre Pink and Blue background with thick u...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Glass, Resin, Oil, Wood Panel

"Twilight Ascension Blue" White Butterflies & Golden Background Oil Painting
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 golden landscape. Slonem trac...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Mast Of Iceland - Modern Expressive Nature Oil Painting, Lightness, Clouds, Sky
Located in Salzburg, AT
Wiktor Jackowski's biography is reflected in the varied motifs of his works. After completing his academic study on the Academy of Art in Krakow and an Erasmus year at L'Ecole Etienn...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

I'm Not Perfect But I'm Trying - Abstract Painting on Raw Natural Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Taylour Martin creates captivating abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas, showcasing a dynamic interplay of emotions and colors. Martin's art is a reflection ...
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2010s Minimalist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pencil

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

Materials

Paper

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

Materials

Mixed Media

Blue Lagoon - large, colourful, modernist, gestural abstract, acrylic on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Milly Ristvedt has captured, in vivid colour, and expressive form the wonders of the ‘deep’ in this gorgeous abstract painting. Against a rich blue colour field, ethereal forms and g...
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1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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

Materials

Pigment

Untitled 120 - Contemporary abstract graphical painting by Rikke Bjørn
Located in DE
Rikke Bjørn As a Danish artist based in Copenhagen, Rikke’s work revolves around the exploration of geometric compositions, where colour, shape, and surface converge. Through non-ob...
Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, 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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