Abstract Abstract Paintings
ABSTRACT STYLE
Beginning in the early 20th century, abstract art became a leading style of modernism. Rather than portray the world in a way that represented reality, as had been the dominating style of Western art in the previous centuries, abstract paintings, prints and sculptures are marked by a shift to geometric forms, gestural shapes and experimentation with color to express ideas, subject matter and scenes.
Although abstract art flourished in the early 1900s, propelled by movements like Fauvism and Cubism, it was rooted in the 19th century. In the 1840s, J.M.W. Turner emphasized light and motion for atmospheric paintings in which concrete details were blurred, and Paul Cézanne challenged traditional expectations of perspective in the 1890s.
Some of the earliest abstract artists — Wassily Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint — expanded on these breakthroughs while using vivid colors and forms to channel spiritual concepts. Painter Piet Mondrian, a Dutch pioneer of the art movement, explored geometric abstraction partly owing to his belief in Theosophy, which is grounded in a search for higher spiritual truths and embraces philosophers of the Renaissance period and medieval mystics. Black Square, a daringly simple 1913 work by Russian artist Kazimir Malevich, was a watershed statement on creating art that was free “from the dead weight of the real world,” as he later wrote.
Surrealism in the 1920s, led by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Meret Oppenheim and others, saw painters creating abstract pieces in order to connect to the subconscious. When Abstract Expressionism emerged in New York during the mid-20th century, it similarly centered on the process of creation, in which Helen Frankenthaler’s expressive “soak-stain” technique, Jackson Pollock’s drips of paint, and Mark Rothko’s planes of color were a radical new type of abstraction.
Conceptual art, Pop art, Hard-Edge painting and many other movements offered fresh approaches to abstraction that continued into the 21st century, with major contemporary artists now exploring it, including Anish Kapoor, Mark Bradford, El Anatsui and Julie Mehretu.
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Style: Abstract
Artist: Nestor Toro
A forest song, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Inspired by nature forest painting with earthy color blending, contrast and details. Textured with layers of green, blue, turquoise, yellow. This artwork its glossy with fine pale...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
A forest song (Faces of green) 3, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Inspired by nature landscape painting with earthy color blending, contrast and details. Textured with layers of green, blue, turquoise, some red, yellow. This artwork its glossy w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Split panorama 1, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
abstract painting acrylic on canvas This artwork was created layering and blending layers of bright colors, yellow, green, purple, magenta. Signed and ready to hang. For this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Invisible drizzles (Hidden garden) 2, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Expressive modern abstract, bold full of life, gloss and shimmer! inspired by nature, many shades combined with mica particles and iridescent silver drizzles. Ready to hang and signe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Good Fortune, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Contemplative iridescent landscape painting with vibrant purple, silver color blending, contrast and details. This artwork its glossy with fine palette knife details. Ready to han...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Red Valley 2, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
abstract fiery painting acrylic on canvas inspired by nature This artwork was created layering and blending thin layers of Burnt sienna, yellow, and magenta, and red. Ready t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Split panorama 4 (Action divided), Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
abstract painting acrylic on canvas This artwork was created layering and blending layers of bright colors, green, red, blue. Signed and ready to hang. For this work I used a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Split panorama 5 (Action divided), Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
abstract painting acrylic on canvas This artwork was created layering and blending layers of bright colors, green, red, blue. Signed and ready to hang. For this work I used a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Red valley (Heat wave), Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
abstract fiery painting acrylic on canvas inspired by nature This artwork was created layering and blending thin layers of Burnt sienna, yellow, and magenta, and red. Ready t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Greenery sequence (Green forest), Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Three canvases16 W x 20 H x 0.7 in each. Expressive modern abstract, bold full of life, gloss and shimmer! inspired by nature, many colors combined with mica particles. Yellow, bl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Shades of gold (Another celebration), Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Intricate golden modern abstract. Clear iridescence, gloss and shimmer! inspired by nature, many shades combined with mica particles and iridescent silver drizzles. Ready to hang. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
A forest song (Faces of green) 2, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Inspired by nature landscape painting with earthy color blending, contrast and details. Textured with layers of green, blue, turquoise, some red, yellow. This artwork its glossy w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Buddha's window 3, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Contemplative landscape painting with dark color blending, contrast and details. Textured with layers of green and magenta and some white. This artwork its glossy with fine palett...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Red valley (Heat wave) 3, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
abstract fiery painting acrylic on canvas inspired by nature This artwork was created layering and blending thin layers of Copper, White, and teal, white and red. Ready to ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Drizzles symphony 8, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Three canvases16 W x 20 H x 0.7 in each. Multi canvas inspired by nature abstract, many shades combined with mica particles and iridescent silver drizzles. Ready to hang. I inc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Fire echoes, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Modern fiery abstract artwork with many dynamic drizzles and drips in contrasting colors pink, purple, yellow... over metallic red and yellow. Signed in front. I include a certifi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Yellow reunion (Lost lights) 2, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Abstract minimalist color field with yellow shades and gloss finish. Created using palette knifes and fine textured layers. Signed in front. Ready to hang I include a certificate ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Buddha's window, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Contemplative bold landscape painting with vibrant color blending, contrast and details. Textured with layers of blues, teal, pink. This artwork its glossy with fine palette knife...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Water and forest, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
abstract painting acrylic on canvas This artwork was created layering and blending layers of blue, green, yellow, red. Signed and ready to hang. For this work I used a large p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Caribbean waters (Cool Blue), Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
abstract painting acrylic on canvas This artwork was created layering and blending layers of blue, turquoise, magenta, teal, orange,pink undertones. Signed and ready to hang. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Dynamic drizzles (Abstract language), Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Modern iridescent abstract artwork with many dynamic drizzles and drips in iridescent pink, purple, yellow... over metallic silve. Signed in front. I include a certificate of auth...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Echoes (Narcissistic Garden) 2, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Impactful statement abstract painting, bold imagery, palette knife paint strokes, vibrant over dark blue and green. A true iridescent color explosion. Vivid pink, yellows, purple, ir...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Dynamic drizzles (Yellow reflection), Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Modern iridescent abstract artwork with many dynamic drizzles and drips in iridescent pink, purple, yellow... over metallic silver and black. Signed in front. I include a certific...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Dynamic drizzles (Abstract language) 2, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Expressive modern abstract, bold full of life, gloss and shimmer! inspired by nature. Shades of iridescent silver, green, red, pink over blue and colorful background. signed in front...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Magenta panorama (Flowering), Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
abstract painting acrylic on canvas This artwork was created layering and blending layers of purples, red, magenta, teal, orange. Signed and ready to hang. For this work I use...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Caribbean energy (Ocean and forest), Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
abstract painting acrylic on canvas This artwork was created layering and blending layers of blue, turquoise, magenta, teal, orange,pink undertones. Signed and ready to hang. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Drizzles and rust, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Modern iridescent abstract artwork with many dynamic drizzles and drips in iridescent gold, gold, red, green, magenta, orange and turquoise. Signed in front with gold ink. Unframe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Iridescent night (Purple red), Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
abstract painting acrylic on canvas This artwork was created layering and blending layers of blue, turquoise, magenta, teal, orange,pink undertones. Signed and ready to hang. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Down memory lane (With You) 2, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Three canvases16 W x 20 H x .7In each. Expressive modern abstract, bold full of life, gloss and color! inspired by nature, many colors yellow, purple, red and iridescent purple. R...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Spring glimmer 3, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Abstract with vivid nature inspired colors, shades of green, yellow and some orange, with gloss finish. Created using palette knifes and fine paint layers. Signed in front. Ready to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Faces of nature 11, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Expressive modern abstract, bold full of life, gloss and shimmer! inspired by nature. Shades of iridescent gold, blue, clear iridescent silver, dark orange details over dark indigo b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Faces of nature 15, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Expressive modern abstract, bold full of life, gloss and shimmer! inspired by nature. Shades of teal, Indian yellow, red, over iridescent silver and indigo background. signed in fron...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
A color equation 6, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
abstract painting acrylic on canvas This artwork was created layering and blending many layers of bright bold colors lots of texture. Blue, yellow, black, iridescent purple. R...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
A color equation 5, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
abstract painting acrylic on canvas This artwork was created layering and blending many layers of bright bold colors lots of texture. Blue, yellow, red, green. Ready to hang ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Reflection of colors 4, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Expressive modern abstract, bold full of life, gloss and shimmer! inspired by nature. Shades of iridescent silver, light blue, and shades of pink, yellow green, over Iridescent light...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Iridescent midnight blue (Moon reflections), Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Minimalist abstract blue tones and fine iridescent details. Inspired by silver and iridescent blue. Ready to hang. Signed in front For this work I used a large palette knife an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Reflection of colors 6, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Expressive modern oversized abstract, bold full of life, gloss and shimmer! inspired by nature. Shades of iridescent silver, bright copper, gold, blue, light yellow over blue and yel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Drizzly Silhouettes (Golden drizzles), Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Expressive modern abstract, bold full of life, gloss and shimmer! inspired by nature, many shades and hues, iridescent yellow, red, pink, gold, iridescent blue over red and yello...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Reflection of colors 3, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Modern abstract painting with many dynamic drizzles in iridescent colors, red , silver, purple, black, white, yellow, teal, over textured colorful background. Signed in front. Unf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Faces of nature 12, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Expressive modern abstract, bold full of life, gloss and shimmer! inspired by nature. Shades of iridescent green, blue, yellow, pink, orange details over black and iridescent green b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Faces of nature 14, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Expressive modern abstract, bold full of life, gloss and shimmer! inspired by nature. Shades of iridescent silver, indigo, yellow, pink, over yellow background. signed in front with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Faces of nature 13, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Expressive modern abstract, bold full of life, gloss and shimmer! inspired by nature. Shades of iridescent green, blue, yellow, pink, orange details over black and blue background. s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Somewhere in between (Golden terrain), Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
abstract painting acrylic on canvas This artwork was created layering and blending layers of purples, pink, white, red, yellow and gold. signed and ready to hang. For this wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Reflection of colors 9, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Expressive modern abstract, bold full of life, gloss and shimmer! inspired by nature, many shades and hues, yellow, green, pink and blues over bold pink and white background. signed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Green forest glimmer 1, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Contemplative bold landscape painting with vibrant color blending, contrast and details. Textured with layers of green, olive green, beige, iridescent clear paint and earthy underton...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Caribbean reflections, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Expressive modern abstract, bold full of life, gloss and shimmer! inspired by nature. Shades of iridescent silver, light blue, and shades of pink, green, over Iridescent light mint a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Purple shade panorama (Lavander radiance), Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
abstract painting acrylic on canvas This artwork was created layering and blending layers of purples, red, teal, blue, pink, yellow and some iridescent purple. signed and ready t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
A matter of nature 6 (Greater Antilles), Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
abstract nature inspired painting acrylic on canvas This artwork was created layering and blending thin layers of Burnt sienna, yellow, white, orange, pink and green and some blu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Caribbean reflections 4, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Expressive modern abstract, bold full of life, gloss and shimmer! inspired by nature. Shades of iridescent red, olive green, teal over pink red background. signed in front with blue ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
A matter of nature 9 (Tropics reflections), Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
abstract nature inspired painting acrylic on canvas This artwork was created layering and blending thin layers of Burnt sienna, blue, green, yellow white, colors of nature. Re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
High frequency garden 3, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Modern iridescent abstract artwork with many dynamic drizzles and drips in yellow, pink, indigo blue, purple, magenta, orange, over impactful iridescent blue and silver. Signed in fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
A matter of nature 10 (deep in the forest), Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
abstract nature inspired painting acrylic on canvas This artwork was created layering and blending thin layers of Burnt sienna, yellow, purple, teal, blues and green and some red...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Caribbean reflections 6, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Expressive square modern abstract, bold full of life, gloss and shimmer! inspired by nature. Shades of iridescent blue, vibrant yellow, red, orange, green over teal green background....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
In constant motion (City life) 3, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Expressionistic abstract painting with teal, blue, yellow, iridescent clear paint, black, green and lots of iridescence. Completed with gestural motion and energy. Can be displayed i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Caribbean ocean waters, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Contemplative bold landscape painting with vibrant color blending, contrast and details. Textured with layers of blues, white, some pink and yellow. This artwork its glossy with f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Unpredictable nature (Earth colorfield) 2, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
abstract nature inspired painting acrylic on canvas This artwork was created layering and blending thin layers of Burnt sienna, orange, white, and green with orange iridescent pa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
High frequency garden 4, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Modern iridescent abstract artwork with many dynamic drizzles and drips mainly in yellow with pink, indigo blue, purple, magenta, orange, over impactful iridescent blue and silver. S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
A place with no name, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
abstract nature inspired painting acrylic on canvas This artwork was created layering and blending thin layers of Burnt sienna, yellow green, black, white, iridescent orange and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Abstract abstract paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract abstract paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add abstract paintings created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, purple, orange, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Nestor Toro, Giorgio Lo Fermo, Newel Hunter, and Sumit Mehndiratta. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Synthetic Resin Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Abstract abstract paintings, so small editions measuring 0.1 inches across are also available.