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
Mod Abstract Expressionist Modernist Oil Painting Dog Drawing Edward Avedisian
Located in Surfside, FL
Edward Avedisian ( 1936-2007 )
7.5 X 5.75
Oil paint on wood panel
This is not signed on front. It bears his name verso.
Provenance: Hudson, N.Y. estate of noted Art Collector Albert...
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel, Graphite
'Abstract of Lines and Colours II' German School (circa 1960s)
Located in London, GB
'Abstract of Lines and Colours II', oil on panel (circa 1960s), German School, signed, 'X. Kruger'. This artwork is a clear homage to Piet Mondrian (1872-1944). Recognised for the pu...
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1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Relaciones". Abstract, figurative, Street art, bright color
Located in MADRID, ES
Abstract, figurative, Street art, bright color, paper
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Allure of Gold Sky
Located in Deddington, GB
Allure of Gold Sky by Tiffany Lynch [2021]
original
acrylic on canvas
Image size: H:76 cm x W:103 cm
Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:76 cm x W:103 cm x D:3cm
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Abstract 2526
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this exploration of abstract and expressionistic forms, I poured my soul into creating an enticing blend of warm hues and dynamic textures. The creamy whites and orange suggest a ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Oil on Canvas “Arroyo New”
By Frank Arnold
Located in Fresno, CA
" Arroyo New" is 72” x 60”. Shades of sea green with shocks of coral and orange create a solo figure on a frosty field of white and light grey. Frank Arnold’s paintings exhibit the h...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Untitled' Abstract Geometric Wall Piece Wood/Paint/Textile Black, White, Grays
Located in Wellesley, MA
ADDITIONAL PHOTOS OF THIS WORK WILL BE SENT UPON REQUEST.
NOTE COLOR OF WOOD IS NOT QUITE AS YELLOW AS IIT APPEARS IN PHOTO AND IS IN KEEPING WITH OTHERS IN THIS SERIES:
Jean Fein...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Oil, Wood Panel, Muslin
Green Refresh, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A turquoise gradient lays out the canvas in artist Sarah Parsons' abstract landscape. She paints the feeling of cool grass on bare feet and the crisp end of s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary impressionist expressive oil painting on paper "Garden lemon trees"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
French artist Natalya Mougenot presents a new series of small oil paintings inspired by the quiet beauty of everyday life. "Just Green Lemons" is one of the pieces from this collecti...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
Tree with Red Pink White & Blue Abstract Background by British Landscape Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Tree with Red, Pink, White & Blue Abstract Forest Background by British Landscape Artist, Angela Wakefield. From the 'Spring Burst' Interior Design Series. Framed in a high quality c...
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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Watercolor, Acrylic, Mixed Media, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Polymer,...
French Contemporary Abstract Portrait Oil Painting in Vibrant Color Blocks
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Portrait
French School, early 21st century
signed with monogram
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 35 x 24.5 inches
canvas: 31 x 21 inches
Provenance: Private collection, France
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bright & Colorful French Cubist Abstract Oil Painting Flowers in Vase, 20thC
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: signed initials ' MD', French mid 20th century
Title: cubist abstract still life composition
Medium: oil on canvas, unframed
Canvas: 28.75 x 19.5 inches
Provenan...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Encierro Siete. Mixed media Abstract painting on Canvas
By Alec Franco
Located in Miami Beach, FL
" The work resists framing in concepts, it overflows the contours and borders of the rational. It is through the presence of color, combined with an abstraction at times with express...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Belport NY, Landscape, archived number 3784
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
Painting sizes is 27x34 in., oil on canvas. Signed lower right. The Pinajian estate certificate is included.
About twelve years ago, Professor William Innes Homer (1929-2012), the f...
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
ABSTRACT Painting Texture Landscapes Earth by Contemporary Artist On Hansen 2023
By 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
Francine Tint 'Studebaker'
Located in New York, NY
*Studebaker 2013* by Francine Tint, a monumental 56.5 x 115-inch abstract expressionist masterpiece. Created during her transformative 2012-2017 hiatus, this vibrant, gestural work—...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Phylum Four" (abstract, dye, natural, ochre, gold, umber, brown, antique linen)
Located in Paris, IDF
PHYLUM FOUR
2024
Paris, France
This painting features intriguing, intersecting folds, evoking shapes that are both floral and insect-like. The organic shadows suggest subtle relatio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Dye
Untitled, Alfonso Hüppi - Original mixed media on canvas, abstraction - 1962
Located in New York, NY
Alfonso Hüppi
Untitled, 1962
Mixed media on canvas (paint, wood)
18 1/2 × 20 1/2 in 47 × 52 cm (without frame)
Frame included
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Abstract 2512
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this piece, I was swept away by the raw emotions of human resilience and vulnerability, expressed through bold strokes and calming hues. The chaotic yet soothing interpla...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
ABSTRACT Big Size Minimalism Painting Textil Spanish Artist Alicia Gimeno Black
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
Lueur d'azur, Blue Abstract Landscape, Seaside, Contemporary, Modern , Framed
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
"Lueur d'Azur" captures the essence of a minimalist seascape, where light plays a central role. Through rich textures and layered applications of paint, Sophie Dumont creates an impr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Serene Light Meadows, Bright Floral Landscapes Paintings, Flower Artwork
By Lucy Moore
Located in Deddington, GB
Serene Light Meadows - An Original semi-abstract painting by Lucy Moore. Using her signature string grass technique and a muted palette Lucy has created a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Liberosis - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract, Miniature, Emotions, Colors
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
I cannot make anyone understand what’s going on inside of me, I cannot even explain myself but now I’m experiencing the sense of calm after legging go of my unnecessary concerns.
Sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
Untitled - Painting by Alfredo Pizzi - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Untitled is one of the best works by the artist Alfredo Pizzi. It is made on canvas, painted in acrylic in 2020.
The author has a multifaceted background in the artistic field. He b...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Antique Rare Framed European Modernist Town Center Architectural Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful mid 20th century European modernist cityscape oil painting. Framed. Oil on board. Signed. Image size, 20H by 26L.
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Signed Exhibited Abstract Expressionist Original Framed Oil Painting
By Adele Becker
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American signed abstract expressionist oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed.
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract still life. Oil on cardboard, 85x74 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001)
Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad School of Art, Saratov Art School, graduated from the Depar...
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
The Other by Itself - Painting by Franco Ferrari - 2000s
Located in Roma, IT
The other by itself is an original contemporary artwork realized in the 2000s by the Italian Contemporary artist Franco Ferrari.
Original mixed media painting. Acrylic on canvas.
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Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Good Run - modern, contemporary, abstract, acrylic on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This colorful contemporary abstract painting was created by Milly Ristvedt.
Canadian artist Milly Ristvedt has been exploring the creative and emotive possibilities of color express...
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Incredible Mid Century Abstract Artist Interior Studio View Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very impressive mid 20th century modernist interior view. So well painted with great color and bold expressive strokes. Signed illegibly. Housed in a period modernist frame. Oil ...
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Wisdom tree" Vertical semi-abstract oil painting on hardboard . Large size
Located in Oslo, NO
In this painting, I've unleashed a vibrant symphony of emotions, blending acrylic, oil, and ink to create a cascading spectacle of color and form. Inspired by the raw beauty of natur...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Moonrise Over Colorado Springs: 1950s Abstract Oil Painting Green, Blue & Ochre
Located in Denver, CO
"Moonrise Over Colorado Springs" is a striking 1950s abstract expressionist oil painting by renowned artist Charles Ragland Bunnell. Created in 1952, this captivating piece features ...
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Patina - Minimalist Composition in Wax and Acrylic on Wood Panel
Located in Soquel, CA
Patina - Minimalist Composition in Wax and Acrylic on Wood Panel
Bold abstract composition by Charles David Francis (American, 1951-2018). Laye...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wax, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Pastel Mountains
Located in THOMERY, FR
This vibrant landscape invites you to embark on a serene journey through a dreamlike scene. Soft, rolling hills in warm shades of ochre and pink unfold beneath a sky awash in gentle ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Hard Conversations by Murray Duncan, mix media on artist board
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Hard Conversations by Murray Duncan, 2023
Mix media on artist board
Size - 48" x 60" x 2"
Unframed
Murray Duncan is a self-taught creative visionary. Know for his large-scale, expre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Pastel, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Glimpses No. 8 - Original Turquoise Green Gold Abstract Geometric Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alexander Eulert's original mixed media paintings on wood panels are abstract propositions of worlds where divergent forces coalesce into harmonious geometric interactions. He draws ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
'Surfacing II, ' by Dragana Milovic, Mixed Media Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 48" x 34" mixed media painting, 'Surfacing II,' by Dragana Milovic features an abstracted geometric composition featuring 3d objects adhered to th...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique American School Large Great Color Abstract Modernist Original Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American school modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1950. Unsgned. Image size 36L x 60H.
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Jardin Des Plantes" (Graphic, Black, Blue, Outdoor, Landscape, Sky, Trees)
Located in Paris, IDF
JARDIN DES PLANTES
2024, PARIS
Inspired by the artist's relationship to "Jardin Des Plantes", located in the 5th arrondissements of Paris, France, this original landscape depicts th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Dye, Acrylic, Linen
Stay with me ~ Large gold abstract floral landscape painting
Located in Broomfield, CO
In crafting this piece, I channeled my passion for the intangible dance of feelings and thoughts. Oils offer depth and richness, applied in layers to create an immersive landscape of emotion. There's a sense of movement, almost like the ebb and flow of a serene tide, contained within the abstraction. This painting is a reflection of life's complexities, striving to resonate and awaken a profound connection in the beholder's spirit.
"Stay with me" is a captivating human scale painting that beckons the person viewing it to step inside and stay a while. It is made with a gorgeous golden palette with violet and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Girl with Balloons - Parisian Twilight" Paris Figure Haute Couture Oil on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
“Girl with Balloons” was created from a vision aritst Cindy Shaoul had during the height of the pandemic. She wanted to create a piece with a light heart but also translate a message...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
Library 13, Oil on canvas, Abstract, library, Geometric, Expressionism
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Choose the color of the frame: black or wood
In "Bibliothèque 13" (library 13), Sophie Dumont invites us to contemplate a minimalist bookshelf whe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Milestones Series No. 2 -- Mixed Media Collage
Located in Troy, NY
This is an exciting mixed media piece that is charming, and laden with bright color. There is a strong theme of geometric forms that break up the the composition of the piece, adding...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Blue and Orange Match - Oil on Canvas by G. Lo Fermo - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Blue and Orange Match is an original contemporary artwork realized by the Italian artist Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2020.
Original oil painting on canvas.
Hand signed and dated by the ar...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
ABSTRACT Forms Texture Black White Contemporary French Artist Cali Rezo
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
Linen, Oil, Acrylic
Another Chance, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Sergio Lazo
Located in Yardley, PA
Another Chance
48" x 60" Original Mixed Media Painting 1 1/2 Deep "GALLERY WRAP" stretched canvas 2014 Vivid colors and modern feel. Very nice texture. The borders are painted in bl...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Poppy & Daisy Flurry
By Lucy Moore
Located in Deddington, GB
Poppy & Daisy Flurry [2022]
original
Acrylic on canvas
Image size: H:30 cm x W:30 cm
Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:30 cm x W:30 cm x D:1.5cm
Sold Unframed
Please note that i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Ruz Vertical Orange Black orignal abstract canvas acrylic painting
By Rafael Ruz
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Original work by Spanish artist Rafael RUZ.
Acrylic on canvas in perfect condition.
While contemplating the painting of Ruz, we are inclined to talk about real ‘psychodrama’, in the...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Multi Textured Figurative Abstract
Located in Soquel, CA
Bright and colorful highly textured abstract with figurative elements by Weston (American, 20th Century). Signed and dated "Weston '92" lower right corner. Tempera on acrylic sheet. ...
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Tempera, Plastic
Quadrilion Singularity. original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vivid tapestry of color and emotion, I've melded acrylics, oils, and colored pencil to birth a scene where abstract thoughts collide with raw expressionism.
The symbolic str...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Spring in Ukraine - green, black, white, yellow large abstraction, drops
Located in Vienna, AT
IIn this piece, I've unleashed a flurry of emotions through dynamic drops and splashes. The vivid greens, blacks, whites, and yellows dance across the canvas, capturing the essence of a vibrant spring emerging from the darkness. Crafted with acrylics it's a raw, passionate display of expressionism. This artwork pulses with life and energy, ready to invigorate any space with its bold spirit.
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Artist : Natalia Krykun...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
YVETTE DUBOIS-HABASQUE (1929-2016) FRENCH CUBIST ABSTRACT PAINTING
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Abstract Composition"
original Oil Painting on board by Yvette Dubois Habasque (1929-2016)
inscribed verso
Dated: 2004-2005
board: 9 x 10.5 inches
Fine original abstract painting ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Armor wrapped in Love 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
Turquoise Leaf Cutout on Abstract Cloudy Background, Organic Modern Painting
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is a unique mixed media piece: it is a hand-painted botanical abstract colorful shape upon a background that is a cyanotype print of a cloudy texture, giving it a modern, abstract geometric feel that will look great in contemporary and classic homes and businesses.
Details:
+ Title: Turquoise Leaf...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Emulsion, Sumi Ink, Acrylic, Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Engraving, ...
Fall Sky, Painting, Acrylic on Watercolor Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Warm shades of yellow, orange, sepia and burnt umber overlay the an underpainting of abstract shapes in transparent rectangles in a grid. Shapes are soft edged and fluid. Focus is tw...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Solares 52 X 42
By Mimi Bates
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The brilliant yellow of Solaris is oil paint on aluminum and is 52 X 42 inches.
Mimi Bates:
"As a child I loved to paint and draw on my bedroom walls. Inspired by the images in the ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Monoprint - Black Brown
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
George Dannatt (1915-2009)
Monoprint -Black Brown,
2000,
Oil on paper,
Image: 26.0 x 21.0 cm
Frame: 44.5 x 38.0 cm
Provenance: The Estate of George & Ann Dannatt/George Dannatt T...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Red Seascape, Abstract Geometric Fish Patterns, Monoprinting on Rag Paper, 2024
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
Acrylic, Watercolor, Rag Paper, Monoprint
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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.