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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
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NEW CONTEMPORARY Figurative Abstract Flowers Plant Food Fruits Flora Castiglia
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Mixed Media

YVETTE DUBOIS-HABASQUE (1929-2016) FRENCH CUBIST ABSTRACT PAINTING
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Abstract Composition" original Oil Painting on board by Yvette Dubois Habasque (1929-2016) signed bottom right Dated: 2004 card: 18 x 21.5 inches Fine original abstract painting b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

"Fresh spring bouquet " (small acrylic expressionist floral artwork on paper)
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary colorful artwork celebrating spring features a bouquet of fresh flowers of red, white and green colors. This artwork belongs to my “Floral” series which is full ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

La Gournaise l / Oil on Linen
Located in Burlingame, CA
La Gournaise l is a warm elegant golden cloud at sunset. Evocative, modern and unique. French American Frédéric Choisel, has had multiple solo and group exhibitions in New York, Par...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Spring Smells IV - romantic flowers 3d, perfect gift for woman, valentin's day
Located in Zofingen, AG
Looking for a perfect gift for your loved ones or a small treat for yourself? Consider these beautifully crafted, one-of-a-kind acrylic paintings with a textured finish. Each canvas...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Linen, Acrylic

Untitled
Located in PARIS, FR
Julien Airault (B.1979) Untitled Oil on canvas 73 x 60 cm / 28.74 x 23.62 inches With frame : 79 x 66 cm / 31.10 x 25.98 inches 2024 Born in 1979, Julien Airault is a French painter...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Abstract R 2505
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this artwork, I embraced the chaotic yet harmonious dance of nature. The vibrant greens and soothing pinks capture the rejuvenating spirit of spring, reflecting the renew...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic Polymer, Oil

Huge French Modernist Signed Oil Abstract Painting of City Scape Orange & Blue
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The French City French School, circa 1970's, signed lower corner oil painting on canvas: 31 x 38.5 inches framed: 23.5 x 32 inches condition: sound condition though with minor crack...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

In octavo, Abstract, Minimalism, Textured, Expressionism, Oil, Books, Library
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont is a French artist whose work is recognized internationally. She works on several themes such as books here or landscapes and artists' studios Table of red, white and g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

SHARKS. original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've unleashed a tumultuous sea of emotions on canvas through acrylic and oil, blending expressionism with hints of impressionism. Each stroke embodies vitality, w...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Abstract R 2427
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I channeled the raw, vibrant clash of dawn and dusk. Employing acrylics allows the expression of freedom—each stroke and splash tells a story of conflict and harmony. ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Grey/blue shade by Gilbert Pauli - Oil on canvas 21x29 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Oil on canvas in a little white c-us box Size with frame: 23,5x32x5 cm
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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Going
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Stephen identifies the delicate texture and beauty of the natural oxidation process. Oftentimes a found object initiates his work: By incorporating an object directly, imprinting, or...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media, Wood, Wood Panel

Original Set-British-awarded Artist-feat. Scottish Tartan vs Camellia-the Weaver
Located in London, GB
-In light of new tariffs, we’ve applied a 20% discount off the market price of this piece to support our collectors in facing potential added costs. At the gallery, we work closely w...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Gold

Traffic Full color green, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Traffic Full Color Green - 50x50 cm Acrylic Abstract Painting, Original artwork created by Ronald Hunter. Ronald has created a new series, “Trafficâ€
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Au seuil du silence, Abstract Landscape, Oil, Expressionist, minimalist
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Framed in black or natural wood French artist Sophie Dumont, whose work is held in private collections across Europe, the United States, and beyond, is known for her richly textured...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Colourful Expressive Abstract Landscape Painting by Contemporary British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Colourful & Expressive Abstract Landscape Painting using muted pinks, blues & yellows by leading Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield. This unique original forms part of a n...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Softness of pages, White Abstract, Beige, Monochrom, oil on canvas, contemporary
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Softness of Pages is part of Sophie Dumont’s series of works that celebrate the intimacy of knowledge and the silent aura of books. With its elongated vertical format, the compositio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Jam Spread
Located in Deddington, GB
Jam Spread [2021] original Acrylic on board Image size: H:40cm cm x W:40cm cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:2cm cm x W:40cm cm x D:2cmcm Sold Unframed Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look Warm pinks and orange with a shot of blue, evocative of my sunny morning walks along my favourite beach in Santa Teresa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Board

French 20th Century Abstract Geometric Pastel Grids and Contrasting Color Blocks
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924) signed, inscribed verso dated 78' oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas size: 16 x 31.5 inches condition:...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Le Crâne" (Abstract Skull Painting on Pale Pink Background, Canvas, 50 x 50cm)
Located in Paris, IDF
LE CRÂNE 2020 Paris, France A faint gesture of a skull, ‘le crane,’ lives on a pale pink background, and interacts with other abstract detailing, creating movement and tension. Evan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, India Ink, Graphite

Midnight Blue Forest Landscape 20th Century British Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Midnight Blue Abstract by John Horwill, ARCA (British, 1927-1997) signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 15 x 19 inches canvas : 12 x 16 inches Provenance: private collection, the Cots...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Underwater Temple 10 - 40x40" Large Abstract Yellow Pink and Green Painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Inspired by the colorful, beautiful, full of life underwater world, I am creating my visions of this fascinating diving experiences. The ocean is spectacular, inspirational and part ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Spray Paint, Acrylic

Untitled in Blue & Grey, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Acrylic Abstract Painting, Original artwork created by Ronald Hunter. A balanced abstract composition with blue an grey tones, made with many layers of acrylic paint. You will ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Abstract Valley - Welsh 1963 art abstract landscape oil painting
Located in London, GB
This superb Welsh abstract oil painting is by noted artist Thomas John Nash, better known as Tom Nash. It was painted in 1963 and is entitled on a gallery lab...
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1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

"Abstract Seduction Series" Part1, RK34SK, Painting, 21st Century, Acrylic
Located in Dessau-Rosslau, Sachsen Anhalt
Artist: Roger König b. Dessau, Germany (1968) Master student of Kurt Schönburg, HWK Halle, Germany. Art Awards Winner 2019 - Art Fair Leipzig König combines modern painting with acr...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Clay, Acrylic

"With Fear, With Blanket 2" (figure, snake, portrait, pattern, abstract, youth)
Located in Paris, IDF
WITH FEAR, WITH BLANKET (2) PARIS, FRANCE 2024 This painting depicts the most vulnerable version of ones child self. A blanket is represented with the patterned blue material the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Linen, Oil, Acrylic

Expressive Abstract Interpretation of an Urban City Scene by British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Colourful Expressive Abstract Interpretation of an Urban Landscape City Scene, by leading British Artist Angela Wakefield. This artwork is from an intense body of abstract work that...
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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Cotton, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

French 20th Century Vibrant Geometric Pink and Purple Quirky Abstract Figure
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition signed by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924) oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas size: 24 x 20 inches condition: overall very good, a few min...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mimulus by Gilbert Pauli - Oil on canvas 50x50 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Born in 1944 in the canton of Fribourg, Gilbert Pauli currently lives in Geneva, where he devotes himself to painting and sculpture, a passion he developed from his childhood. His fa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

L’horizon mensonger
Located in PARIS, FR
Georges Mathieu (1921 - 2012) L’horizon mensonger Alkyde sur toile / Alkyd on canvas Signé en bas à gauche, titré au dos / Signed lower left and titles on the back Circa 1990 Size : ...
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1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media, Alkyd

Henry Woolway, It Was Always Part Of The Picture, 2021
Located in Manchester, GB
Henry Woolway, It Was Always Part Of The Picture, 2021 Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 92 cm (48 x 36.22 in) Artwork is set in a stained red wood frame with a 5mm shadow gap Hand-signed ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

YOKO & JOHN II - Contemporary Abstract Painting, Large Format Painting
Located in Salzburg, AT
Agata Czeremuszkin-Chrut was born in 1983 in Czestochowa, Poland. She graduated from the Academy of the Fine Arts in Wroclaw (2008) with the Master degree in Painting. In 2007 she st...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Abstract Expressionist Painting by Contemporary British Artist - Erupting Light
Located in Preston, GB
Abstract Expressionist Painting by Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield (British, b. 1978) entitled “Erupting Light”. Original Acrylic on Canvas. Art measures 16 x 20 inch...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

ABSTRACT Big Size Minimalism Painting Textil Spanish Artist Alicia Gimeno Black
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

ABSTRACT Figurative Politics Dinosaur Painting Contemporary Artist Ed Warner
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: The pleasure of violence At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collecti...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Permanent Marker, Canvas

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

Huge French 20th Century Blue & Purple Abstract Expressionist Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Marie Deloume (French born 1942) signed on back, inscribed verso oil on card stuck on canvas, unframed canvas size: 46 x 35 inches condition: ov...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Paper, Oil

Original-Summer Night-British School-UK Awarded Artist-impressionist-abstract
Located in London, GB
This painting captures a view from the east end of the garden, looking towards the west gate where old giant trees frame wildflower areas on both sides. Shizico Yi used the colour bl...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

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 Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Watercolor

Blue Spires In Grey Geometric Abstract Surrealist Composition Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition signed by Serge Guerin (b. 1916), French oil painting on canvas, unframed size: 20 x 26 inches provenance: private collection, Paris, France condition: overall g...
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20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Pink , Purple and Orange Swirling Abstract French 20th Century Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition signed by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924) oil painting on canvas, unframed dated 96' canvas size: 24 x 18 inches condition: overall very good,...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Hidden garden 01
Located in LAS ROZAS DE MADRID, ES
The color palette is intense and overflowing, with brushstrokes intertwining in a chaotic dance of vibrant tones. Fiery reds, electric blues, and effervescent yellows merge into a vi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Enamel

ABSTRACT Artwork Colors Red Black Canada by Contemporary Artist Celia Lees 2024
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Ink, Oil, Acrylic

Untitled abstract painting mixed media on canvas
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Untitled Artist: Deyan Valkov Medium: Oil and mixed media on canvas Dimensions: 23.6 x 23.6 inches (60 x 60 cm) Framing: Unframed Signature: Signed on the lower right corner Y...
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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media

"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

Abstract Painting "Melting into Harmony", 2024 by Udo Haderlein
Located in Berlin, DE
Acrylic ink and paint on canvas, 2024. Signed, titled and dated on the back. Ready to hang. The artwork comes directly from the artist's studio. Height: 53 in ( 134,5cm), Width: 4...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Bright & Colourful Overlapping Circles Abstract French 20th Century Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition signed by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924) oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas size: 35 x 45.75 inches condition: overall very good, a few ...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Flower of Inspiration. Abstract painting / Water / Lotus / Floral / 80x60cm
Located in Zofingen, AG
#lotus #meditation #enlightenment Inspiration is a state of highest ascent, when the physical and emotional spheres of a person are connected and aimed at solving a creative proble...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Resin, Acrylic

CONTEMPORARY Painting Flowers Plants Nature Argentine Artist Flora Castiglia
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary abstract acrylic painting portrait of a two women on paper
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This painting, titled "Empowered Unity", is created by French artist Natalya Mougenot as part of her series exploring womanhood. In this work, she delves into the profound connection...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Moldovan Contemporary Art by Doïna Vieru - Untitled
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Doïna Vieru is an Ecuadorian-Moldavian artist born in 1978 who lives & works in France, Paris. She always preferred pas/pas/passionately the image to the word and all ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Silent Shores by Frédérique Domergue - Contemporary abstract painting, sea, sky
Located in Paris, FR
Silent Shores is a unique painting by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This painting is made with oxidized zinc and bronze leaves on honeycomb aluminum panel, patina f...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Bronze, Metal

Painting 1960
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
George Dannatt (1915-2009) Painting 1960 1960 Gouache on paper Image: 25.4 x 28.9 cm Frame: 48.0 x 50.3 cm Provenance: The George and Ann Dannatt Estate, The George Dannatt Trust...
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1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Gouache

stories in nuances , abstract, colored, oil on canvas, expressionism, geometric
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
abstract representation of books on shelves. The painting is characterized by thick, visible brush strokes that add texture and depth to the image. The color palette is diverse, with each “book” painted in different hues including blues, greens, reds, and neutrals. The background is painted in a muted tone which helps in highlighting the colorful “books...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Tendance lecture, Abstract Library, Geometric, Contemporary, Oil, Books, green
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
This oil on canvas painting, created by the internationally renowned artist Sophie Dumont, is a compelling exploration of color, texture, and everyday objects. The artwork measures 4...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Hidden Depths: Contemporary Mixed Media Abstract Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Heavily textured with paste, crackle, bitumen, fabric and acrylics. In the words of the artist; “this piece reminds me that we are all more than what we can see on the surface”. Signed on reverse so that it can hang whichever way you choose. NB:- This piece may work well as a diptych with Scar Face...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Paste, Fabric, Acrylic

Satori Blooms II - impressionistic painting on linen canvas with 3d roses
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 Let your g...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Linen, Acrylic

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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.

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