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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
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Contemporary abstract floral acrylic painting on paper "Blooming floral beauty"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Blooming Floral Beauty" is a contemporary, vibrant abstract expressive painting created by French artist Natalya Mougenot. This artwork is part of her abstract series, where she exp...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Bound by Color, Abstract, oil on canvas, Books, Library, Expressionism, French
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont is a professional painter whose work is collected worldwide and is known for her deep exploration of texture, color, and form. Her paintings often evoke the quiet beaut...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Pink and Purple Abstract of Orange Circles French 20th Century Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition signed by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924) oil painting on canvas, unframed dated 04' canvas size: 51 x 38.5 inches Inscribed verso condition: ...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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 Abstract Paintings

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

Huge French 20th Century Bright Colorful Dual Abstract Faces Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924) signed oil painting on canvas, unframed inscribed verso canvas size: 35 x 46 inches condition: overall very...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

ABSTRACT New Black White Artwork by Contemporary Artist Carsten Beck 2023
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, Oil

Original-Sunset Dahlias -British Awarded Artist-Gold Leaf+ Oil+ Ink on Canvas
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 Leaf

Sezione Aurea 2024-013 by Mattia Bosco - Wall sculpture, marble, gold leaf, rock
Located in Paris, FR
Sezione Aurea 2024-013 is a unique wall sculpture by contemporary artist Mattia Bosco. This sculpture is made of Palissandro marble and gold leaf, dimensions are 67 × 39 × 6 cm (26.4...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Marble, Gold Leaf

"red/bronze - black/white exclusive" RK67T , Abstract, Painting, Acryl and Clay
Located in Dessau-Rosslau, Sachsen Anhalt
Artist: Roger König b. Dessau, Germany (1968) Master student of Kurt Schönburg, HWK Halle, Germany. König combines modern painting with acrylic with old techniques and in this way, h...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Clay, Acrylic

Empreintes, Abstract, blue library, Colors, Geometric Contemporary, Oil, French
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
With Literary Imprints, Sophie Dumont offers a poignant reflection on collective memory and the enduring presence of books in human history. This abstract composition, created throug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

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

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Acrylic, Watercolor

Fusion of Elements, Abstract, Landscape, Contemporary, Oil, French, textured
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Choose the color of the frame: black or wood With "Fusion of Elements", Sophie Dumont presents a composition where colors and textures intertwine to capture the essence of an abstrac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

"Some Surmount" (abstract, dynamic, floral, sky, clouds, blue, blush, pink)
Located in Paris, IDF
SOME SURMOUNT 2024 Paris, France This charming painting on canvas visually represents the notion of being unshackled from a burden, and an ascension from a darker place. A black, e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary abstract floral acrylic painting on canvas "Blooming in sunshine"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Blooming in Sunshine" is a striking, expressive contemporary painting by French artist Natalya Mougenot, and it forms part of her Floral series. In this series, Natalya masterfully ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary abstract vivid nature acrylic painting canvas "Happyness 0.2"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
Contemporary expressive vivid painting "Happiness 0.2", created by French artist Natalya Mougenot, depicts nature through a dynamic abstract lens. This standout piece from her collec...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

ABSTRACT Minimalism Lines Painting Spanish Artist Alicia Gimeno
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

Original Triptych Landscape Memories-British Awarded Artist-Gold Leaf and oil
Located in London, GB
Shizico's unique approach to paintings, erasing, rewriting, and destroying the landscape in the background through bold strokes of gold leaf on the top layers in this series, works o...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Contemporary New Abstract Dots Colors Artist Christina Gschwantner
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, Oil, Acrylic

Contemporary watercolor painting of pink roses, semi-abstract , art on paper
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This semi-abstract floral painting, titled "Sweet Summer Roses," captures the delicate beauty of pink roses and was inspired by the summer floral landscapes of Provence, South of Fra...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Watercolor, Paper

Tecke, abstract, minimalism, library series, oil on canvas, textured, books, red
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
abstraction of books in a library in red ocher tones the book appears more as the evocation of a culture than as an everyday object. The affinities of literature and the plastic arts...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Contemporary impressionist expressive seaside painting "The Provencal coast"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary abstract oil painting on paper, titled "The Provençal Coast", was created by French artist Natalya Mougenot in 2023. It is part of her abstract series, where she e...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Paper

Salty N 2 & 4, Yellow, Blue Diptych, Overlapping Abstract Fishes, 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

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Acrylic

20th Century Painting Oil on Canvas by Jonathan Richard Turner C. 1960
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
Jonathan Richard Turner (1937–2022) Circuit is a striking abstract oil painting on canvas by Jonathan Richard Turner dating to 1960s This evocative work features a beautifully ren...
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1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

French 20th Century Vibrant Geometric Abstraction Yellow, Pink and Green tones
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition signed by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924) oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas size: 9.5 x 14 inches condition: overall very good, a few mi...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

XX 10161 (Abstract painting)
Located in London, GB
XX 10161 (Abstract painting) Mixed media and oil on canvas — Unframed. This artwork will be shipped rolled in a dent-resistant tube. This method is especially safe for large works, ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Coastal Perspectives - original abstract landscape painting - Contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "Coastal Perspectives" is a breathtaking abstract interpretati...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Gold Leaf

French 1970's Abstract Composition Mixed Media Painting on Canvas signed/ dated
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924) signed and dated 73' oil painting with other media on canvas, unframed canvas size: 20 x 24 inches conditio...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Blue Space
Located in LAS ROZAS DE MADRID, ES
En esta obra, he vertido mi energía creativa en un lienzo que respira dinamismo y pasión. Usando acrílicos, he fusionado minimalismo con expresionismo abstracto, donde cada pincelada...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

ABSTRACT Contemporary Artwork White Brown Earth Minimal Texture On Hansen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Handmade Paper

Unexpectedly Gentle - Contemporary geometric abstraction - Oil Painting
Located in DE
Lilly Muth's geometric abstractions are colourful works full figures that of space such as the distance, shape, size, and relative position of figures. Her use of colour is bold yet ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Georgia O'Keeffe-MoMA 1997 published-hardwood silver gilded frame included
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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1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Wood, Adhesive, Archival Ink, Giclée

French Abstract Expressionist Oil on Canvas, Les Alliance au Crepuscule
Located in Cotignac, FR
French late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist oil on canvas by Abstrus. The painting is signed bottom right and signed titled and dated to the rear stretcher. Presented in a fine b...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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 Abstract Paintings

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Oil

"In Girum Imus" (type, poetry, dye, natural, neutral, brown, antique linen)
Located in Paris, IDF
IN GIRUM IMUS 2024 Paris, France This painting has a weathered, almost ancient quality, created on dyed antique Belgian linen with acrylic paint. The linen’s rich brown surface appe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Linen, Dye

Mocha Latte - Abstract, Contemporary, Original
Located in Deddington, GB
Sometimes just a colour will inspire a painting and the colour mocha did just that with this one. Its a warm muted brown with undertones of chocolate, soft pinks and creamy orange - ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil

Untitled LVIII by Ferle - Colour abstract art, oil painting, red and purple
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled LVIII is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 200 × 140 cm (78.7 × 55.1 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Seascape, Blue Seaside, Oil on canvas, Sky, Abstract Expressionism, French
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
This piece, titled 'Seascape,' delves into a subtle exploration of the horizon where the sea meets the sky. The shades of blue, gray, and white are applied with broad, textured brush...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

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

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Varnish, Acrylic

Layers of history, abstract, Minimalism, library, Colors, books, Contemporary
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
The artist offers you a choice between an oak veneer crate or a black wood crate. Sophie Dumont, a renowned artist celebrated for her mastery of oil painting and her unique techniq...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Quiet contrast, Abstract Countryside, Contemporary, Modern French, oil canvas
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Request a black or natural wood frame "Quiet Contrast" is an evocative oil painting by Sophie Dumont that showcases her adeptness at balancing simplicity and depth through her distin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

The all-seeing eye oil on canvas painting abstract expressionist
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Nerea Caos (1993) - the all-seeing eye - Oil on canvas Canvas size 54X65 cm. Frameless. Nerea Sánchez Castro, born in Ferrol, Galicia in 1993, an art stude...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

In the Heart of Friendship 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary Expressive Abstract Acrylic Painting "Building a brighter future"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
Natalya enjoys working on abstract artworks with an expressive touch. Title: "Building a brighter future " This artwork was done with acrylic paints on a heavyweight cardboard. Glo...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

French 20th Century Abstract Expressionism Painting with Bold Pink and Orange
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Marie Deloume (French born 1942) signed on back, inscribed verso with the artists Paris address oil painting on paper stuck on canvas, unframed ...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Paper

City and Light. Abstract original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I delved into an abstract exploration of emotion and structure, combining acrylics, oils, and colored pencils. My strokes, guided by expressionism and impress...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

1960's French Cubist Abstract Portrait of Woman Colorful Clothing signed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Woman Andre Dalloz ( French School, circa 1960's) signed oil on canvas, in a wooden frame framed : 24 x 15.5 inches canvas: 23.5 x 15 inches Provenance: private collect...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Into the Weekend by Barbara Schaumann - Contemporary Abstract Cubistic Painting
Located in DE
Barber Schaumann is a contemporary artist known for her vibrant, abstract interpretations of the female form. Her work combines bold colors with modern, geometric shapes, blending el...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"umbrella girl in the rain " RK3D, Abstract, 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. König combines modern painting with acrylic with old techniques and in this way, h...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Clay, Acrylic

The jacket oil and collage on board abstract painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Miquel Torner de Semir (1938) - The jacket - Oil and collage on board Signed and dated lower right Measures work 103x78 cm. Frameless. Miquel Torner de Semir (1938) Catalan painter attracted by the Middle Ages and Italian Renaissance art. His influences and tastes also include the Romanesque and the Gothic. He trained artistically at the School of Fine Arts in Sant Jordi and at the San Fernando School in Madrid. Miquel Torner was a disciple of the muralist and engraver Ricard Marlet, with him he learned the discipline of drawing and got to know movements such as Catalan Modernism and Nuevocentisme. His first individual exhibition was in 1968 in Terrassa, later he exhibited in other Spanish cities, in Paris and in Europe. The painter Miquel Torner became one of the best known representatives of Mediterranean painting...
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1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Board

ABSTRACT Contemporary Artist French Rose Madone New Artwork forms dark colors
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 A...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pigment

ABSTRACT Geometric Forms Blue Colors Angela Mena Spanish Contemporary Artist
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

ABSTRACT Minimalism Painting Spanish Artist Alicia Gimeno 2024 NEW
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

Soft Moody Colors Cubist Oil Painting Sailing Boat in Blue Harbor
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011) Oil on thin canvas, unframed 10 x 7 inches Initials Signed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

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 Abstract Paintings

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Oil

landscape painting blue Mountains
Located in Roma, GB
one-of-a-kind painting on canvas XXL Large size 102x172cm (105X175cm) the painting will be shipped rolled without frame without stretcher bars original painting on canvas hand sign...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Original-Dahlias in Dusk-British Awarded Artist-Exhibition Collection-gold leaf
Located in London, GB
With strokes of Gold, Oil, Gesso and Acrylic, Shizico orchestrates a visual symphony of abstract expression in this on-going series [Landscape Memories]; it's a part of her [Sunlit S...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Garden Flowers IV - small floral original artwork with yellow roses
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, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Abstract 2378
Located in Zofingen, AG
ARTIST : Alex Senchenko © Title : Abstract 2378 Technique: Acrylic & structure on canvas 100cm. x 100cm. Original Painting on a 1.5cm Deep Canvas Ready to hang 2023 -------...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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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.

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