Skip to main content

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.

Find original abstract paintings, sculptures, prints and other art on 1stDibs.

to
4,604
5,867
5,804
6,121
6,605
13,647
Overall Width
to
Overall Height
to
4
12
4,851
33,177
2
9
31
102
319
739
695
728
688
1
38,047
11,182
1,518
1,256
746
645
516
387
364
285
150
60
29
5
15,899
12,487
9,205
238
133
90
50
46
43
28
27
23
21
17
16
15
15
14
14
14
13
12
10
34,299
20,938
20,843
15,535
14,641
660
342
295
256
223
6,623
4,894
21,496
13,146
Style: Abstract
ABSTRACT Artwork Green Orange by Artist Gabriela Meunie 2024
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The artwork will be shipped rolled in a tube due to its large dimensions. For other shipping options, please contact us. Franco-American artist Gabriela Meunié embarked on her artis...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

ABSTRACT Figurative Human Women Diptych by Contemporary Arnau Casas Spanish Art
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Diptych artwork 140x70 cm (each one) total dimension: 140x140 cm 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 Authenticity, guaranteeing its originality and provenance. We offer secure worldwide delivery to any address you specify, ensuring that your purchase arrives in pristine condition. If you require additional shipping options or a bespoke quote from our trusted network of carriers, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our team is here to help you find the best solutions for a smooth and secure delivery experience. Arnau Casas...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

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

Absorbed in Brilliance (Gerhard Richter Style Abstract Painting in Blue & Teal)
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstract expressionist painting in the style of Gerhard Richter in a blue, teal, and green palette with accents of peach, yellow, and pink "Absorbed in Brilliance", made by Bruce Mur...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Enamel

Vintage American Abstract Expressionist Modern Mid Century Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American school abstract expressionist oil painting. Oil on canvas. Vibrant color and confident composition.
Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"DANCING SOULS" abstract painting
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original art by Daria Kusto. Acrylic , acrylic spray on canvas Shipped rolled in a tube, From Spain.
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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

Garner Tullis, Large Painting with Collage by Tom Holland
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Tom Holland Title: Garner Tullis Year: 1988 Medium: Acrylic on paper, signed and dated in pencil Paper Size: 42 x 82 in. (106.68 x 208.28 cm)
Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Archival Paper

Trees in Bloom Along the River Landscape in oil on Heavy Cardstock
Located in Soquel, CA
Trees in Bloom Along the River Landscape in Oil on Heavy Cardstock Bold oil landscape by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985). Trees with pink and white blooms line the bank of a river. The river is shown in streaks of pink, green, and yellow, reflecting the surrounding landscape. At the far edge of the river, bright green mountains sharply rise from the bank. Acquired with a collection of the artist's work. Stamp from the Larry Miller Fine Art on verso. Unframed. Board size: 14.75"H x 22"W Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985) was an Abstract Expressionist and Bay Area Figurative School artist who studied at the San Francisco Art Institute with David Park, Elmer Bischoff and James Budd Dixon...
Category

1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Illustration Board

Myrtle
Located in Napa, CA
René Romero Schuler is an American painter and sculptor who creates powerful images that speak to the complexities of the human condition and the spirit that connects all human being...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Still Life With Dresser - contemporary, abstracted still life, oil on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The Still Life paintings created by Mel Davis are a masterful melange of bright colors and expressive, dynamic forms. The Montreal-born artist’s contemporary work is inspired by natu...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abstract Non Objective Mid 20th Century American Modern Color Field 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Non Objective Mid 20th Century American Modern Color Field 1950s James Daugherty (1887 – 1974) Abstraction 84-1/2 x 42-1/2 inches Signed and ...
Category

1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

ABSTRACT Minimalism Lines Painting Spanish Artist Alicia Gimeno 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...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

"After K", Abstract, Expressionist, Red, Yellow, Blue, Oil Painting, 2022
Located in Natick, MA
Katherine Borkowski-Byrne’s “After K” is a bright abstract expressionist oil painting 36 x 36 x 1.5 inches on canvas with thick and thin spontaneo...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Unbreakable Thread" Acrylic, Oil Pastels and Pencils Brown Hue Abstract 60"x84"
Located in New York, NY
"Unbreakable Thread" 2025, 60" H x 84" W. Abstract, mixed media painting consisting of acrylic, pencils, and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinetta (feature...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil

Studio 1528
Located in Fresno, CA
"Studio 1528" Oil on Canvas presents a bold visage in blues and white on a mixed field dominated by blues and green tone. Frank Arnold is viewed as one of the foremost abstract figurative painters and sculptors of our time. He is a living master guided by a personal mission to “turn on a light in the human soul,” through his passionate creation of “Messengers” from his deeper mind connection with Carl Jung's archetypal images, the collective unconscious, and Jungian Synchronicity. These unconscious forms from his deeper mind resonate as personal messages of universal acceptance, reaching out to the viewer. Arnold has been honored as IAD Artist of the year 2018 by International Artist Day, and 2013 FAC Horizon Artist Award. He has exhibited his artwork in numerous galleries and museums, and is in collections worldwide. Arnold divides his working days between oil painting in San Jose del Cabo, Baja Sur...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

20th Century French Expressionist Fiery Sunset Behind Blue Mountain Valley
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Fiery Sunset by Akos Biro (Hungarian 1911-2002) pastel painting on artist gallery paper, unframed painting: 5.25 x 9 inches provenance: the artists estate, France conditio...
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Pastel

Original 1970's French Abstract Surreal Landscape with Geometric Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist: Claude Lagouche (French 1943-2020) Claude Lagouche was born January 2, 1943 in Naves, died January 16, 2020. He quickly gained recognition for his talent and his work, exh...
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Ballpoint Pen

Going Outside, Original Abstract Landscape Painting
Located in Boston, MA
Going Outside 48.0 x 60.0 x 1.75, 8.0 lbs Mixed Media Hand signed by artist Artist's Commentary: "'Going Outside' is a 48x60 mixed media abstract landscape painting. The colors and the composition are an emotional response to beauty and energy found in moments of reflection in the natural beauty of the landscape." About the Artist: Maggie Jones Boudreaux...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Small Black Abstract (Xanadu)
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
George Dannatt (1915-2009) Small Black Abstract (Xanadu) 1963 Gouache & pencil on paper 19.6 x 25.4 cm Exhibitions 1981 May. Wills Lane Gallery, St. Ives 2001 Jly. Maltby Co...
Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Solitude, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Rich blues and teal streaks suggest the depth of the sea, while cream and white accents mimic light piercing the water. Thick paint applied using drywall knives...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Happy Yellow Green- Colorful Geometric Abstract Original Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petra Rös-Nickel’s original paintings merge playful forms, bright colors, and architectural compositions in oil and mixed media on canvas. Her contemporary artworks contain rich text...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

ABSTRACT Painting Private Language Argument Texture by Artist On Hansen 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...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

Contemporary abstract expressionist floral painting paper "Irises in the wind"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Irises in the Wind" is a striking, contemporary floral painting created by French artist Natalya Mougenot. Known for her unique expressionist style, Mougenot moves beyond merely rep...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Retrato en Fondo Azul, Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting, 21st Century
Located in Mexico City, MX
Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting Acrylic on canvas 215 x 220cm Signed About the artist Enrique Pichardo (Mexico City, 1973) graduated from Escuela Nacional de Pintura, Escu...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

I Love You Babe
Located in Zofingen, AG
"What inspired the creation of this floral abstraction: The excellent intensive pink and red colours supporting with tender light rose and violet hues. Dimension in inches: 31 x 31 D...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Lacquer, Varnish, Ink, Acrylic

Icon
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
George Dannatt (1915-2009) Icon 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

Coral Reef Painting Tropical Ocean Original Art
Located in Zofingen, AG
Coral Reef Painting by Olga Nikitina Title: Coral Reef Size:85x60cm Materials: Oil, Stretched Canvas, Palette Knife Shipping: gallery standards packaging, Express Shipping with track...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Quiet Cove, Sailing Break, Boat Artwork, Figurative Painting, Swimming Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Quiet cove sailing' Is an original painting by Gordon Hunt. It shows a group of friends out sailing who anchor up in a quiet cove to have a swim and a break from sailing. Enjoying th...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Preserver, Abstract Oil Painting with Organic Forms and Bold Brushstrokes
Located in New York, NY
Preserver is a dynamic oil painting that showcases Patricia Spergel’s signature fusion of abstraction and organic form. Layers of soft cream, olive, and lavender create a luminous fo...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Open Landscape (Moor II) - Large Serene Contemporary Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bettina Mauel expresses dynamism and sensuality in her paintings: “I paint what I experience,” she articulates. “This includes landscapes, flowers, and people in motion, capturing th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Oil

Iris-abstract painting, made in violet, black, beige, pale pink, rose color
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Interior design paintings. The work was done with acrylic in violet, black, beige, pale pink, rose color on Yupo paper. The work is 20 by 26 inches in size, framed in fine-quality so...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, India Ink, Acrylic

"Dusty Pink". Soft Pink Sculptural Wall Art in Clay from Fake Marshmallow Series
Located in FISTERRA, ES
"Dusty Pink" is a delicate yet striking artwork from Elizabeth Art Candy’s Fake Marshmallow series. Hand-modeled in natural clay, low-temperature fired, and finished with a soft dust...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Clay, Canvas, Spray Paint

1980's FRENCH EXPRESSIONIST OIL PAINTING - SIGNED & DATED - AMAZING MOVEMENT
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Abstract Composition" French School, 1980's indistinctly signed lower corner oil painting on thin card, unframed painting: 25.5 x 19.75 inches Superb French abstract oil painting...
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tapestry of a Beautiful Life - Extra Large Striking Investment Abstract Humanity
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title: Tapestry of a Beautiful Life Extra Large Striking Investment Abstract Humanity Whilst creating this unique and striking artwork, I held in heart and mind that which makes ...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

French 20th Century Shapes in Motion Abstract Seascape at Dusk Moody Horizon
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...
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bohemian Breeze - Original Luminous Dreamlike Textural Floral Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drawing inspiration from an immersive and impressionistic interpretation of nature, Canadian artist Vé Boisvert paints textural original artworks that capture the fleeting effects of...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Silence - line drawing figure with red gloves
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Interior design paintings. The artwork was done with watercolor on watercolor paper 300g. The works are 15 by 11 inches in size, framed (black) with a styrene face on a mat board in ...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

"Harmony" (2024) By Dan McCaw, Original Abstract Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Dan McCaw's "Harmony" created in 2024, is a striking oil painting measuring 30 x 24 inches. This original artwork features an abstract composition of figures, rendered with rich text...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Untitled Abstract Composition signed Joe Stefanelli
Located in New York, NY
This Untitled Abstract Composition in Oil on Canvas signed Joe Stefanelli is a gem of Mid-Century American Abstraction. This painting brilliantly exemplifies the approach and movemen...
Category

1940s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paint

ABSTRACT Painting White Brown Circles Contemporary Minimal Artist 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...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting on Canvas by Jerrold Davis
By Jerrold Davis
Located in Long Island City, NY
Black Abstract Jerrold Davis American (1928) Oil on Canvas, signed 'Davis' verso Size: 14 x 28 in. (35.56 x 71.12 cm)
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Studio Corner (Mid-Century Modern Abstract, Cubist Still Life of Interior Scene)
Located in Hudson, NY
Studio Corner (Geometric Abstract Oil Painting in Yellow, White, Orange & Blue) by New York School Painter and WPA artist, Lionel Gilbert Mid century modern, abstracted still life pa...
Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Wavelet" Fine Art Mirror
Located in Westport, CT
This abstract fine art mirror by Alina B is made with dichroic film on mirror, and is framed in a champagne-toned frame. The film on the mirror allows for it, and the space it reflec...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mirror, Film

10/15/95
Located in Dallas, TX
James F. Dicke II began painting at the age of eighteen when he studied under Warner Williams, à bas-relief artist and amateur astronomer at the Culver Military Academy, in Indiana. Five years later, he received a bachelor of science in business from Trinity University, Texas. Dicke is chairman and chief executive officer of Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the largest manufacturers of industrial forklift trucks, founded in 1945 by his grandfather Carl H. Dicke. In his art, Dicke draws inspiration from nature and his contemporary art collection, which includes emerging artists as well as established names such as John Currin...
Category

20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Chinese Contemporary art by Fu Ze-Nan - Abstract Expressionism New Wild No.1
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

Linen, Oil

Parisian Abstract Expressionist Original Oil Painting - Terracottas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stunning original oil painting by the French abstract artist, Yvette Dubois-Habasque (1929-2016). The painting has excellent provenance having come from the artists studio sale in Pa...
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Contemporary abstract expressionist oil painting of woman canvas "Female Energy"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This vibrant and abstract painting, titled "Female Energy", is a powerful exploration of womanhood by French artist Natalya Mougenot. As part of her ongoing series dedicated to women...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Spaces 9863
Located in BARCELONA, ES
I use the word landscape in a broad sense that encompasses internal and external perceptions, but not necessarily what is visible. The landscape, in a space-time context, becomes a t...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Night Swim /// Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Female Artist
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Margaux Halloran (American, 1999-) Title: "Night Swim" *Monogram signed by Halloran in gold pen lower right Year: 2021 Medium: Original Oil Painting on Canvas paper Framing: ...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Paper, Oil

Walpi #4 - Original Semi-Abstract Southwestern Landscape Watercolor Mixed Media
Located in Denver, CO
"Walpi #4" is an original semi-abstract Southwestern landscape by renowned 20th-century artist Bert Van Bork (1928-2014). This captivating watercolor and mixed media painting portrays the dramatic beauty of a Native American Pueblo village nestled on the mesa of First Mesa, Arizona. Van Bork skillfully uses vibrant hues of deep blue, yellow, orange, and pink to convey the cultural richness and natural splendor of the Hopi people. The piece features adobe structures set against the expansive desert sky, merging the artist’s unique style with his deep reverence for Native American heritage. Presented in a custom white frame with archival materials and UV-protectant glass, the framed artwork measures 8 ½ x 10 ½ x ½ inches, with the image size being 4 ¾ x 7 inches. Provenance: Estate of Bert Van Bork, Evanston, Illinois About the Artist: Bert Van Bork (1928-2014) was a German-born artist, filmmaker, photographer, and writer. Trained under Karl Schmidt-Rottluff in Berlin, he played a significant role in the post-war German art scene before immigrating to the U.S. in 1954. Known for his work as a printmaker and photographer, Van Bork's powerful documentary films earned global recognition, including an Academy Award nomination for EYEWITNESS, the Legacy of Death Camp Art...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Ink, Watercolor

Joyful Noise - Large Oversized Colorful Unique Expressionist Action Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marc Raphael’s "Joyful Noise" is an exuberant symphony of color and motion, rendered in the artist’s signature drip painting technique. This large-scale abstract expressionist artwor...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Red Mountain - minimalist, contemporary, abstract, landscape, acrylic on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary abstract painting inspired by nature is by Pat Service. The allure of the open road has long been a favourite subject for this Canadian artist. And with that artis...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Toucan" Edward Zutrau, 1949 Abstracted Bird by Abstract Expressionist Artist
Located in New York, NY
Edward Zutrau Toucan, 7/29/1949 Dated on verso Oil on linen 30 x 23 inches Edward Zutrau (1922–1993) was an American painter whose career spanned from the 1940s through the early 1...
Category

1940s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Phoenix - large, colorful, contemporary, abstract, diptych, acrylic on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Horizontal bars of blue, maroon, cherry red, pink, lemon yellow, burnt orange and green communicate on a soaked sand-coloured ground in the two panels that form this 9-foot square acrylic diptych painting on canvas. The rhythm of the spaces between the short lengths of colour creates a dialogue of movement that leads the eye upwards through the large picture plane. About the inspiration for the work, the artist wrote: "This is one of the rare paintings that I saw clearly in a dream and painted almost exactly as I saw it. It relates back to the four-panel work, Lock-Up (1972), done a couple of months earlier, where I used the physical break between panels as an edge to anchor some colour bars. In Phoenix, some bars are anchored while others float within the larger ground colour." This painting was included in the exhibition catalogue Milly Ristvedt-Handerek: Paintings of a Decade (1979). Milly Ristvedt, RCA, began her career in Toronto in 1964 after studies with Takao Tanabe at the Vancouver School of Art. In Toronto, during the 1960s and 1970s, she was making and exhibiting large-scale paintings alongside a small but defined group of non-figurative painters who, like Ristvedt, had planted...
Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Warm Sunny Day, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Part of artist Natasha Tayles's signature Circles series. Inspired by warm spring sunny days, Natasha paints sprightly circles in orange, yellow, salmon, and ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Paper

Breeze of Blue by Amy Dixon, Vertical Abstract Floral Canvas Painting in Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Amy Dixon’s loose, spontaneous canvases are full of life, energy and a glorious palette that warm the soul. Mostly her paintings convey this artist’s infectious joie de vivre and the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, 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.

Recently Viewed

View All