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
4,622
5,830
5,776
6,066
6,561
13,720
Overall Width
to
Overall Height
to
5
12
4,940
32,995
2
9
30
111
327
734
709
736
702
1
37,955
11,334
1,584
1,499
736
653
529
382
358
274
151
61
33
5
15,898
12,480
9,131
257
147
103
51
48
43
32
31
27
21
19
17
17
16
15
15
14
13
13
9
34,156
20,805
20,718
15,327
14,459
658
342
294
256
219
6,514
4,963
21,598
12,895
Style: Abstract
Abstract, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Acrylic on canvas :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: No :: Signed: Yes :: Signature Locat...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Bahia, lime green abstract expressionist painting, broad brushstrokes
Located in New York, NY
Lisa Fellerson’s paintings provoke an interplay and tension between line, shape, and color. With no preconceived idea in mind, she begins by dripping, scrapping, and gouging acrylic ...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Italian Abstract Work on Paper Color Field Non-Objective European Mid-Century
Located in New York, NY
Italian Modern Abstract Work on Paper Color Field Non-Objective European Mid-Century - "Gonage" Dorazio completed "Gonage" in 1949 when just after the artist had been awarded a stipend by the French government and admission to the Academy Beaux Arts. There he met George Braque who became great friends but also an influence on Dorazio, of which "Gonage" is a living testament. "Gonage" actual size of the drawing measures 12 x 9 1/2 inches. It is signed on the lower right. The work is affixed to a 19 x 15 inch board which includes the artist's signature and date. There is a torn table on the lower left entitling the piece "Gonage". Provenance follows this piece as a gift in 1950 to the artist-colleague Luigi Lucioni, who then gifted it in 1955 to his friend, the uncle of the current owner who has owned the work since 1988. Bio Born in Italy, Piero Dorazio studied architecture in Rome. At the same time his first abstract works were executed. In 1947 he received a scholarship from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux Arts in Paris, where he contacted Modern artists, who lived in Paris. He founded the galleries "Age d'Or" in Florence and Rome to represent avant-garde arts in Italy. During a one year stay in the USA he got acquainted with leading artists of Abstract Expressionism such as Marc Rothko...
Category

1940s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Board

Her by Colleen Leach, Large Framed Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unframed this piece measures 48"H x 48"W "Her" by Colleen Leach is a captivating 48" x 48" contemporary abstract painting that exudes vibrancy and elegance. Framed in a sleek gold f...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Joyous Sea, Unique Monotype on paper, Abstract Seascape Diptych in Warm Tones
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...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor, Monoprint

"First Glance" Abstract Geometric Oil Painting
Located in Westport, CT
This abstract geometric painting by Ned Martin is made with oil on aluminum and board, and features a cool blue-grey palette. It is signed by the artist on the back of the board and ...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Metal

Belarusian Contemporary Art by Dasha Buben - Control Attempt #13. Tenderness
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled
Located in Vancouver, CA
Ron Stonier (1933-2001) was a dedicated Vancouver artist who was celebrated for his exploration of abstract painting. He was influenced by his mentors Gordon Smith and Jack Shadbolt ...
Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Mid Century Modern Swedish Abstract Oil Painting - Amidst the Bloom
Located in Bristol, GB
AMIDST THE BLOOM Size: 48 x 57 cm (including frame) Oil on canvas A vibrant mid-century abstract composition with bold colours and expressive brushwork, painted in oil onto canvas.....
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Blue Red & Green Abstract Expressionist Painting by British Contemporary Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Blue, Red & Green Abstract Expressionist Painting, entitled 'Tropical City #1', an extremely rare early work from leading British Contemporary Artist...
Category

1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Cotton, Paint, Varnish, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, ...

Membrana de Aire Rosa, Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting, 21st Century
Located in Mexico City, MX
Membrana de Aire Rosa, 2024 Contemporary Mexican Art, Abstract Painting Acrylic on canvas 80x80cm Signed and dated Yumnia's artistic journey is deeply rooted in the landscapes of N...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Venice Beach in the Morning - Large Colorful City Landscape on Canvas Framed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maria C Bernhardsson's original artworks are influenced by the architecture and geometry of houses. Born in Sweden, Bernhardsson travels the world photographing and sketching houses ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Pond With Lotus Flowers" Monet's Water Garden in Giverny Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
From Monet's sanctuary in Giverny, we are transported effortlessly through bold brushwork and impasto paint. Alfaro diligently layers the canvas with acrylic paint creating a truly b...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Liquid Refractions
Located in Boston, MA
This is a dynamic and vividly colored diptych that blends abstraction with expressive movement. Each canvas speaks to the other, creating a fluid conversation between form and color ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Bright & Colorful French Landscape Impressionist Oil Painting Palm Tree
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011) Oil on thick card, unframed 9.75 x 7.5 inches Signed ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large French 20th Century Abstract Landscape Rolling Hills & Lush Valleys
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924) signed, inscribed verso oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas size: 18 x 22 inches condition: overall ver...
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

#198, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Pigment

Antique American Framed Abstract Expressionist Minimalist Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed.
Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Endless Clarity (Gerhard Richter Style Abstract Painting in Gold, Blue, Orange)
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstract expressionist painting in the style of Gerhard Richter in a gold and deep lapis blue palette with accents of orange, pink, and silver "Endless Clarity", made by Bruce Murphy...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Enamel

BIRD'S OF PARADISE
Located in Phoenix, AZ
signature and title on verso b. 1942, Elgin, OK Jim Waid creates abstract worlds saturated with color, layered with mark, filled with rhythm and movement, and intricately textured....
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

Shape 16 (2019) - Abstract shape, work on paper, minimalist, orange yellow
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Shape 16 (2019) by Ryan Park of Shapes Only Abstract geometric art, acrylic on 300gsm archival paper. Abstract shape innovated by the artist. Bright oran...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Archival Paper

American Abstract Expressionist Mid Century Framed Vintage Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pure mid century abstract expressionist painting. Great colors and movement. Oil on canvas. Framed. No signature found.
Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sign of the times (diptych) (Abstract Painting)
Located in London, GB
Sold as a diptych, each elements dimensions: 200 x 140 cm/ 78.8 x 55,2 inches Available to purchase also individually, price on request Artwork is exclusive to IdeelArt. This artw...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Permanent Marker

Wings Of Hummingbirds Large Abstract Oil on Canvas
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Wings Of Hummingbird Artist initials lower corner, signed and titled on the back canvas.. Maximo Caminero Born in the Dominican Republic in 1962. Artist, self-taught formation. ...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

"Starry Night 2" Neo Abstract Expressionist take on Van Gogh's famous painting
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A contemporary take on Vincent Van Gogh's most famous painting "Starry Night". Darius Yektai, a contemporary painter based in New York's beach enclave The Hamptons, uses resin along ...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Resin, Epoxy Resin, Oil Pastel

Gen #1 and #4, Diptych. Mixed media Abstract painting on Paper
Located in Miami Beach, FL
DNA is genetic information, hidden and encrypted in body fluids. Veiled data that we load, that we do not know and that someone knows how to decipher. Such specifications characteriz...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Chalk, Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Handmade Paper

Transendental Abstraction by William Schwartz Titled Impressions of the West #7
Located in Chicago, IL
A Transendental Abstraction by famed Chicago Modernist, William S. Schwartz titled "Impressions of the West #7". Anecdotally, Schwartz's notable "Impressions of the West" series wer...
Category

1940s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Masonite, Oil

Golden Palms #2 - Modern Textural Abstract Original Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Guided by her passion for life and her spirit, French Canadian painter Zabel creates vibrant artworks filled with romance and immersive textures. With a belief that art is all about ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Original abstract oil painting by prominent searchable artist Steve McElroy.
Located in Dallas, TX
"Live a Colorful Life" original oil on canvas painting by Steve McElroy, 2025. 22 x 28 inches. This is the original painting! Beautiful archival quality limited edition of 50 han...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Memory of Unknown Things 7(ii), 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

ABSTRACT Geometric Forms Red Colors Angela Mena Spanish Contemporary Artist
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, Oil

Untitled Abstract Expressionist composition
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful ca. 1955 oil painting by American artist, Eve Peri. Oil on illustration board, panel measures 10 x 15 inches; 15.75 x 20.75 inches framed. Signed lower left. Excellent condition. Vintage...
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Illustration Board

You are my Sun, Moon and Stars 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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Naturea's Duality, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This abstract painting captures the striking contrast between a restless sky and the quiet strength of the land below. Storm clouds churn in layered blues and...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Quadrivium 64A" 2024 acrylic and collage on paper
Located in New York, NY
Peter Stephens Quadrivium 78, 2024 acrylic and collage on paper 30 x 22 in image size:16 x 16 in (ste028)
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Untitled LXXIII by Ferle - Large abstract painting, vivid tones, spiritual, red
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled LXXIII is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 200 cm × 140 cm (78.7 × 55.1 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed a...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bull Chasing Blue Rabbit (Abstract painting)
Located in London, GB
This artwork will be shipped flat within the US. If shipped outside of the US this work will be shipped rolled in a dent-resistant tube. This method is especially safe for large work...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Pencil

#115, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Pigment

Antique American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Surreal Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on paper. Framed.
Category

1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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

Oil, Linen

1957 Mid Century Modern Swedish Abstract Oil Painting - Terracotta Rhythms
Located in Bristol, GB
TERRACOTTA RHYTHMS Size: 55 x 78 cm (including frame) Oil on canvas A striking mid-century abstract composition characterised by geometric shapes and dynamic forms, executed in oil...
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Simplicity, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Simplicity doesn't mean lacking effort or creativity Simplicity is getting rid of the elements that don't add value to a piece of art, a concept or an expression But simplifying is...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

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...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

El Gozo de la Tribu, Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting, 21st Century
Located in Mexico City, MX
Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting Acrylic on canvas 204x340cm Signed FREE SHIPPING ROLLED UP About the artist Enrique Pichardo (Mexico City, 19...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

landscape #18, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
landscape mixed media on canvas 100x100 cm original art :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Paris at Twilight" Colorful French Haute Couture Gown Oil Painting on Paper
Located in New York, NY
Exploring the purity of the feminine form and the drama of French haute couture, artist Cindy Shaoul creates a dialogue between the figurative and the abstract. Her spirited composit...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper

A Song we Share by Gaetan de Seguin Figurative contemporary Painting
Located in DE
Contemporary figurative painting with lots of details and movement. Beautiful statement piece for any art collection. Combining a lot of different colors in any interiors and settin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

H.S.A.C - Abstract Colorful Figurative Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valerie Etitinwo's unique approach to abstract figurative painting celebrates the unconventional beauty found in imperfection and awkwardness. The Nigerian-Swiss artist uses bold col...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Ephemeral composition Iv - abstract painting, made in black, grey color
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Interior design paintings. The work was done with india ink in black and grey color on Yupo paper. The work is 11 by 14 inches in size, framed with a styrene face on a mat board in w...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, India Ink

Original 1970's French Abstract Composition with Dense Geometric Patterns
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

20th Century French Geometric Abstract Composition Ink Drawing 1970's
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition signed by Serge Guerin (b. 1916), French dated 1970 verso ink painting on artist paper, unframed size: 20 x 26 inches provenance: private collection, Paris, Fran...
Category

20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Ink

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...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

No. 217, Large Abstract Painting by Jeanick Bouys
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Jeanick Bouys, French (1950 - ) Title: No. 217 Year: 1983 Medium: Oil on Canvas, Signed on Verso Size: 42 x 52 inches (106.68 x 132.08 cm)
Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pop of Color For Your Wall - Impasto Thick Paint Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impasto-painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of artist Shiri Phillips’ abstract artworks. Her paintings are flooded with texture through the layering of acrylic paint i...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"D’Avignon"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This artwork is a captivating collage that pays homage to the iconic “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon” by Pablo Picasso while embracing a minimalist aesthetic. Through the use of paper cu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper

Blood: Howard Hodgkin hand painted Abstract Red Brown Coral and Black
Located in New York, NY
Abstract, large scale red, orange, crimson, black, and pink scene with lines, shapes and hand painted brushstroke texture. This dramatic Howard Hodgkin work is ideal for display in m...
Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Lithograph

Retrato en Fondo Blanco, Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting, 21st Century
Located in Mexico City, MX
Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting Acrylic on canvas 160x150cm Signed About the artist Enrique Pichardo (Mexico City, 1973) graduated from Escuela Nacional de Pintura, Escultura ...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Orange and Blue Vibrant Swirl 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: 20 x 20 inches condition: overall very good, a few min...
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract oil painting by Adele Becker (1929-2021). Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed.
Category

1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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