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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Abstract impressionist expressive nature coast seaside acrylic painting on paper
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This abstract impressionist vibrant artwork "Taking a sip of fresh ocean air " captures a dynamic coastal scene with bold brushstrokes and a vivid palette. The composition is dominat...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Together 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
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Original Set Primary Blue series-Summer Cat-White Butterfly-BritishAward Artist
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
Materials
Silver
Blossom, Monoprint Mixed Media on Paper, Star Fish Patterns, Yellow Tones, 2025
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series by Enric Servera explores the relationship of humans to salt and seawater. The intention of these works is to submerge us into the sea, a salty treasure that surrounds us...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Watercolor, Monoprint
Summer days Series 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
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 Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Beach mediterranean seascape oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Frameless
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Artwork Geometry Handmade Paper Lines Earth Colors Spanish Mariona Espinet
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
Materials
Acrylic, Oil, Handmade Paper
Spectrum 4
Located in Zofingen, AG
A stunning ready to hang vibrating bold painting. This amazing painting can stand in a middle of a large space as a focal center.
Dimensions: 80x80X2 cm, 31.5x31.5x0.8 inches.
The te...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
French Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Artists Studio Provenance
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition
by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011)
gouache painting on thick board
unframed: 8 x 8 inches
condition: excellent
provenanc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Life Loves You No.1, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"If you love life, life will love you back" Arthur Rubinstein. The Series "The show must go on" is inspired by the song of Freddie Mercury/Queen. The song was released a week befo...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
1970'S French Geometric Abstract Painting Bold Modern Colours
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Abstract Design"
signed by Arlette Martin (French, b.1924)
dated 76'
gouache/watercolour painting on card, unframed
painting: 19 x 20 inches
Stunning original painting by the pop...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gouache
The Memory of Unknown Things 7(iii), Contemporary, Abstract
Located in Deddington, GB
The Memory of Unknown Things is a series of paintings exploring the experience of knowing something but not being able to retrieve it immediately from memory. Through the painting pr...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"girlfriends in the rain " RK42, Abstract, Painting, 21st Century, Acrylic
By Roger König
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
Materials
Clay, Acrylic
The soul of the forest n°16 by Gilbert Pauli - Acrylic and wood 18x20 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
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
Spring studio, Abstract, Green, Geometric, contemporary, Oil, Minimalism, French
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
CHOOSE THE COLOR OF THE FRAME: black or wood
In this masterpiece by Sophie Dumont, titled 'The spring studio,' the atmosphere of an artist's studio is captured with intoxicating en...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dawn Holding Off the Sky-original atmospheric abstract landscape painting- art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Dawn Holding Off the Sky" by Tania Rutland captures the ethereal beauty of a misty, foggy countryside landscape at the break of dawn. In this abstract masterpiece, Rutland skillfull...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
ABSTRACT Black Lines Painting Spanish Artist Alicia Gimeno 2025
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Alicia Gimeno, born in Barcelona (1989), trained in graphic design during her time in Mexico. From the beginning, she was captivated by calligraphy, the gestuality of brush strokes, ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
Original Diptych-Impasto-Jardin d'Hiver Series-British Awarded Artist-Impression
Located in London, GB
Jardin d'Hiver Series is Shizico Yi's latest collection, created in her winter studio while longing for the summer left behind. Reflecting on the vibrant days spent painting en plein...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
City After the Rain. Abstract original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this piece, I layered acrylics, oils, and colored pencils to weave a tapestry of emotion, capturing the cleansing renewal after a downpour. Its vibrant streaks and abstra...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Contemporary New Abstract Strokes 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
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Oil
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Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
George Dannatt (1915-2009)
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1970
Oil on paper
12.7 x 17.7 cm
Vertical orientation
George Dannatt’s long career as a painter and sculptor ended with the artist’s death in 200...
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Chinese Contemporary art by Fu Ze-Nan - Abstract Expressionism New Wild No.1
By Fu Zenan
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on linen
Fu Zenan always known as Da Han is a Chinese artist born in 1953 who lives & works in Songzhuang, Beijing, China. He is graduated from the Suzhou University. In 1985, F...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
Echoes of the Avant-Garde: Mid-Century Visions III (circa 1970s)
Located in London, GB
'Echoes of the Avant-Garde: Mid-Century Visions III', oil on board (circa 1970s). Step into a world where the spirit of early 20th-century modernism meets the bold experimentation o...
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1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Contemporary New Abstract Artwork Colours Artist Christina Gschwantner 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
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cotton Canvas
Vintage Mid Century Mini Abstract Figurative Oil Painting - Figures in Motion
Located in Bristol, GB
FIGURES IN MOTION
Size: 29 x 33.5 cm (including frame)
Oil on board
A brilliantly executed abstract figurative oil composition painted by the established Swedish artist Ivar Morsing...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Jill Campbell, Fell 13, Abstract Art, Affordable Art, Contemporary Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Jill Campell
Fell 13
Original Landscape Painting
Acrylic on canvas
Image Size: H 40cm x W 40cm x D 1.5cm
Framed Size: H 43cm x W 43cm x D 3cm
Sold Framed (Wooden White Float Frame)
F...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Artwork Geometry and Colors, Safari by Spanish Artist Mariona Espinet 2023
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The work of Mariona Espinet transitions from architectural language to pictorial, a shift that allows her more creative freedom. In this new collection, she seems to go further, alre...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
ENORMOUS FRENCH ABSTRACT OIL - MEMORIES OF SPAIN INSPIRED BY GUERNICA PICASSO
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist: Claude Lagouche (French 1943-2020), signed and dated 1986
Claude Lagouche was born January 2, 1943 in Naves, died January 16, 2020.
He quickly gained recognition for his t...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Paper
blue abstract painting landscape sea Pristine water
Located in Roma, GB
90x110cm (95x1115 cm full size)
original painting on canvas
hand signed
one-of-a-kind
the item will be shipped rolled
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
ABSTRACT Contemporary Artist French Rose Madone New Artwork forms earth 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...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pigment
Body in the Field #1 - 21st Century, blue, landscape, expressionism, yellow
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Body in the Field #1, 2023
oil on canvas
15 3/4 H x 11 13/16 W in.
40 H x 30 W cm
Zsolt Berszán embodies in his works the dissolution of the human body through the prism of the frag...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Life Is Not Fiction, cubism, contemporary, de Kooning, large painting
Located in Jönköping, SE
This painting is part of a new series that embodies my ongoing artistic journey. I begin each piece with an initial idea or thought. However, as the painting evolves, I find myself r...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Chalk, Oil Crayon
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 10 inches
condition: excellent
provenance: all the paintings we ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
London People I-Original cubism cityscape figurative 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.
Step into the bustling streets of London with Borja Guijarro's...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Abstract expressive landscape painting on canvas "River among mountains"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary expressive abstract landscape, "River Among Mountains", was created by the French artist Natalya Mougenot as part of her series dedicated to Nature. One of Natalya'...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Angela Gordon-Webb, Field of Dreams, Abstract Landscape Painting, Blue Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Angela Webb
Field of Dreams
Contemporary Abstract Landscape Painting
Oil Paint on Board
Board Size: H 17 cm x W 17cm x D 0.3cm
Framed Size: H 25.5cm x W 25.5cm x D 4.5cm
Please note ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
ABSTRACT Painting White Brown Circles Contemporary Minimal Artist On Hansen
By On Hansen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
"Doves for the Dorians II" (pink, green, white, Greek warrior. sword, painting)
Located in Paris, IDF
The Dorians played a significant role in the development of the Greek city-states during the Bronze Age -- and Doves are widely recognized as symbols of peace, primarily in the story...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Dye, Oil, Acrylic
Pocket Gala Apple with Oil Paint on Canvas, Painting by Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Gala Apple [2023]
Pocket Tangerine is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1960's French Expressionist Oil Painting Very Thick Impasto Oil Abstract
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionism
French School, circa 1960's period
oil painting on board, unframed
board: 13.75 x 16.5 inches
provenance: private collection, Brittany, France
condition: very ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Indian Contemporary Art by Sumit Mehndiratta - Nailed it Series no. 176
Located in Paris, IDF
Metal, textiles & acrylic paint on wooden panel,
box framed
Sumit Mehndiratta is an Indian artist born in 1986 who lives & works in New Delhi, India. He has pursued Master of Scien...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal
Dirty Dishes, contemporary, orange, blue, green, de Kooning, cubism
Located in Jönköping, SE
I was inspired to begin this series during the winter when I was on a hike and discovered the movement of the branches that often go unnoticed during other times of the year when the...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Chalk, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil
"Once Verdant" (abstract, roses, floral, blush, pink, green, dye, antique linen)
Located in Paris, IDF
ONCE VERDANT
2024
Paris, France
This enchanting painting portrays the artist's vision of an abstracted, organic floral pattern. The floral shapes and shadows allude to traces of a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Dye, Oil
Sillons de lumiere, Abstract Landscape, Countryside, Contemporary, Modern
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont is a contemporary painter whose work explores the boundaries between abstraction and landscape. Through an intuitive approach to color and texture, she creates composit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dark & Atmospheric Abstract Expressionist Art by Contemporary British Painter
Located in Preston, GB
Dark & Atmospheric Abstract Expressionist Painting by Contemporary British Painter Angela Wakefield - a rare early work. Entitled 'Accrington #2',...
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1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
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Gesso, Canvas, Cotton, Paint, Varnish, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, ...
Abstract 2520
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this series, I've poured my passion into the dynamic interplay of colors and forms to evoke a sense of both chaos and calm. The deep blues and vivid splashes represent the turbule...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
ABSTRACT Landscape Painting Grey Gold Contemporary Spanish Artist Pau Escat 2025
By Pau Escat
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pau Escat is an asbtract artist originating from Barcelona, Spain, born in 1984. His passion for art has led him to develop a prominent career in the field of contemporary art. His a...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Pigment
Unfolded Layers 2 - original abstract expressionism painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Unfolded Layers 2" by Lori Mirabelli is an abstract painting that delves into the intricate relationship between color, texture, and form. This piece features a rich blend of reds, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Contemporary Abstract vibrant colorful floral painting "Spring Inspiration"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Spring Inspiration," an abstract expressive artwork by French artist Natalya Mougenot, is part of her "Floral" series. Natalya enjoys working in a single, focused setting to convey ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Just Swim, Gordon Hunt, Original Abstract Painting, Seascape Artwork, Affordable
By Gordon Hunt
Located in Deddington, GB
Gordon Hunt
Just Swim
Original Seaside Painting
Oil Paint on Canvas
Canvas Size: 30 cm x 30 cm x 4 cm
Sold Unframed
Please note that in situ images are purely an indication of how a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
En La Madrugada (Abstract painting)
Located in London, GB
En La Madrugada (Abstract painting)
Acrylic on canvas — Unframed
This artwork will be shipped rolled in a dent-resistant tube.
This method is especially safe for large works, and pr...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
The Woman Who Smiles Without Reason oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Artist: Nerea Caos
Title: The Woman Who Smiles Without Reason
Year: 2025
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 19.7 x 15.7 in (50 x 40 cm)
Framing: Unframed
Style: Abstract Expression...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Saeculum Obscurum" (abstract, stone, dye, natural, brown, antique linen)
Located in Paris, IDF
SAECULUM OBSCURUM
2024
Paris, France
This painting seeks to evoke the layers of time and excess, capturing the hollow aftermath of decayed grandeur associated with the 10th-century ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Dye
Contemporary figurative abstract expressive oil painting of woman on canvas
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary, expressive figurative oil painting titled No Limits was created by French artist Natalya Mougenot and marks a significant shift in her artistic journey. Part of he...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Oil Pastel, Acrylic
LARGE FRENCH CONTEMPORARY ABSTRACT CUBIST PAINTING - RENE LEROY (B.1932)
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Rene Leroy (French b. 1932) signed
Title: Abstract/ Cubist Composition
Medium: mixed media, material and oil on canvas, framed, signed
Size: frame: 29.5 x 37 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pages, Triptych, Abstract, Library, books, Expressionism, Textured, Contemporary
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
SIZE FRAME: 127 x 141 cm (50 x 55.51 in)
Choose the color of the frame: wood or black
Each piece measures 120 x 40 cm (approximately 47.2 x 15.7 in).
Sophie Dumont, an internationa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cadence pastorale, Abstract Landscape, Countryside, Contemporary Modern French
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Choose the frame: black or wood
Sophie Dumont is a professional painter whose work is collected worldwide and is known for her deep exploration of texture, color, and form. Her pain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
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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.