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
Longing For Paradise IV (Abstract painting)
Located in London, GB
Longing For Paradise IV (Abstract painting)
Oil on canvas — Unframed.
This artwork is exclusive to IdeelArt.
This artwork will be shipped rolled in a dent-resistant tube.
This metho...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Abstract Expressionist Painting by William Hewes
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large, dramatic abstract oil painting by Contemporary artist Bill Hewes. The painting can be hung vertically or horizontally. William (Bill) Hewes is an American self-taught artist. Hewes was born in Easthampton, Massachusetts in 1957. Before becoming an artist in 2012 Hewes worked in the building trades for 40 years and often uses the skills learned from his tradesman work within his artwork. Hewes paints in the Action/Drip style, even building his own spinning table...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
English Abstract Painting - Modern Grass
By Spe
Located in Houston, TX
Modern abstract painting of grass and leaves in varying blues, grays, reds, gold, and browns by artist Spe, 2013. Signed lower right.
Original artwork on paper displayed on a whit...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Space Odyssey
By John Little
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oil on canvas signed by American artist, John Little (1907-1984) and dated 1970-71 in gilded trimmed, wood frame.
Little, who attended the Buffalo Fine Arts Academy and worked under ...
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Break the cycle", Pair Abstract Paintings, 2025
Located in Delaware , OH
"Break the cycle", Pair Abstract Paintings, 2025
These are a pair of abstract paintings that together are H 48" x W 72". These can be hung either together or broken up vertically. I...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
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
"Frescos" abstract acrylic, collage, marble powder.
Located in Saint Pol de Léon, Bretagne
I woke up one morning and this painting was in my head. I just had to paint it.
I am sensitive to the test of time and the day before I had long looked at photos of Italian frescoes ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
$3,067 Sale Price
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Desierto, Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting, 21st Century
Located in Mexico City, MX
Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting
Acrylic on canvas
205x334cm
Signed
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About the artist
Enrique Pichardo (Mexico City, 1973) graduated from Escuela Nacional de Pintura, Escultura y Grabado (ENPEG) “La Esmeralda”. As a Mexican Contemporary Expressionism artist...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$8,000 Sale Price
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Rick Lewis - Jinni, Painting 2014-2023
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
Jinni
Oil, bitumen, graphite, marble powder, burlap on canvas
63" X 60"
I am a visual artist whose work investigates small and large -scale abstraction primarily in the medium of pa...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Marble
Francisco Valverde "Nefelibia" Resin Pour Painting
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Valverde, Francisco
Title: Nefelibia
Date: 2024
Medium: Pigmented Resin and Spray Paint on Panel
Unframed Dimensions: 36" x 36" x 3"
Framed Dimensions: 38.25" x 38.25"...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Resin, Panel
Contemporary abstract expressionist nature canvas "Colors of the summer horizon"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Colors of the Summer Horizon" is a dynamic, contemporary abstract landscape by French artist Natalya Mougenot, part of her Nature series, where she explores the natural world throug...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Contemporary abstract acrylic painting of a woman canvas "My green apple bowl"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary abstract piece of a woman holding green apples titled " My green apple bowl".was created by French artist Natalya Mougenot.
French conte...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
ABSTRACT Colours Blue Water Artwork Contemporary Artist Tete Alurralde 2025
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, Acrylic
"Cascade" Abstract Expressionist Original Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
"Cascade" Abstract Expressionist Original Acrylic on Canvas
Textured abstract composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). Blended colors and media...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
$1,480 Sale Price
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Abstract Watercolor Painting, 'Design for Sculpture', C. 1995 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
1960s "House with Yellow Windows" Encaustic Oil Paint Abstract NYC Artist
Located in Arp, TX
Martin Rosenthal
"House with Yellow Windows"
c. 1960s
Encaustic & Oil paint on paper
20"x13" unframed
Signed and dated in ink lower left
Martin Rosent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Encaustic, Oil
Subway Sonnet #152 - Original Mixed Media Abstract Expressionist Collage Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The surfaces Susan Washington works with are derived from her memories of the graffitied subway car, public telephone booths, and rolling steel cages that secure neighborhood stores ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint
Contemporary Watercolor Painting, 'Design for Light', c. 2000 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Antique American School Female Artist Abstract Expressionist Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique modernist abstract painting by Elsie Orfuss (Born 1913). Oil on canvas. Signed on verso. Nicely framed. Image size, 36L x 48H
Category
1940s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,580 Sale Price
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Ruz abstract acrylic painting
By Rafael Ruz
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Interior original abstract acrylic painting
Ruz, Rafael (Barcelona 1956)
While contemplating the painting of Ruz, we are inclined to talk about real ‘psychodrama’, in the same sens...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Stillness & Reflection - Atmospheric Abstract Alluring Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and adventure; they demand a new discovery. His artworks exhibit a chemistry of complexity and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled #526 by Murray Duncan – Original Contemporary Mixed Media on Paper
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Untitled #526 by Murray Duncan
Mixed media on paper
Size: 32" x 40”
Unframed, signed
A bold mixed-media work with dynamic lines and textures.
This captivating piece by Murray Dunc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Glaze, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
Yellowstone - Colorful Abstract National Park Landscape on Canvas
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
Land of Oz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Frank Chiodo is a contemporary painter whose dynamic work centers on organic abstraction. Through the interplay of color and gesture on the canvas, he creates a compelling dialogue t...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Evergreen
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Blue white beige teal green khaki orange brown aqua
Martha Rea Baker’s technique of choice is driven by her selection of mediums. She has successfully moved between the unique pro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
"Ethetic Influence" Colorful Abstract Geometric by Ron Childers
Located in Pasadena, CA
Ron Childers’ works represent a series of artistic experiments, with each piece highlighting a distinct approach and technique in painting. This piece's central grid of interlocking ...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Tranquil Tides in Daylight
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Lynn Sanders is an artist excited by beauty: architecture, foliage, landscapes, seascapes, interiors. She finds palettes and shapes in her environment and propels them into her work,...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic Polymer, Ink, Acrylic
Tides of Wildflowers
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Lynn Sanders is an artist excited by beauty: architecture, foliage, landscapes, seascapes, interiors. She finds palettes and shapes in her environment and propels them into her work,...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic Polymer, Ink, Acrylic
Lotta Latte
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Lynn Sanders is an artist excited by beauty: architecture, foliage, landscapes, seascapes, interiors. She finds palettes and shapes in her environment and propels them into her work,...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic Polymer, Ink, Acrylic
Lotta Chai
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Lynn Sanders is an artist excited by beauty: architecture, foliage, landscapes, seascapes, interiors. She finds palettes and shapes in her environment and propels them into her work,...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic Polymer, Ink, Acrylic
Mosaico en Ocres II, Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting, 21st Century
Located in Mexico City, MX
Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting
Acrylic on canvas
100x150cm
Signed
About the artist
Enrique Pichardo (Mexico City, 1973) graduated from Escuela Nacional de Pintura, Escultura ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
An Elegy of Rest
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Lynn Sanders is an artist excited by beauty: architecture, foliage, landscapes, seascapes, interiors. She finds palettes and shapes in her environment and propels them into her work,...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic Polymer, Ink, Acrylic
Yellow, Green, and Orange - Abstract Expressionist Composition
Located in Soquel, CA
Yellow, Green, and Orange - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas
Vibrant composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). Layers of ...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
$2,120 Sale Price
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Power Grab in Primary Colors
Located in San Francisco, CA
Locked in an embrace, two of the three primary colors set against a yellow background might represent the contentment of enduring intimacy, or the grip technology has on all of us, o...
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Star Fighter
Located in Henderson, NV
Star Fighter evolved out of Clifford Singer's work during the 1980s using arcs and straight lines.
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$96,000 Sale Price
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RUZ Black Red. White- Abstract Acrylic on canvas Painting
By Rafael Ruz
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Original work by the Spanish painter Rafael RUZ.
Acrylic on canvas .
Perfect condition.
RUZ, Rafael (Barcelona 1956)
While contemplating the painting of Ruz, we are inclined to talk ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Night in the Ocean
Located in LAS ROZAS DE MADRID, ES
Painting: Acrylic and enamel on Canvas. Oversize XXL Abstract Painting.
The large painting you are describing has a dark blue background that evokes the depth of the ocean at night....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Rainbow Landing - Thick Impasto Tall Textural Colorful Long 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, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Glitter
Known, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
A fun pop of color with a hidden mood waiting to be discovered. Hand painted and varnished for protection and beauty. I hope you enjoy it. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece come...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Kitae
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
The Love we Share by G. 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
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
Antique American Abstract Expressionist Framed Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Oil on board. Framed. Image size, 15H x 23L.
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$396 Sale Price
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"Untitled, 58-26" Stephen Pace, Interlocking Forms, Blue and Black Abstract Work
By Stephen Pace
Located in New York, NY
Stephen Pace
Untitled, 58-26, 1958
Signed and dated lower left
Oil on canvas
56 x 40 inches
Born in Charleston, Missouri, Stephen Pace grew up in Indiana, where his parents operate...
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Flying Gulls on the Surf
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
James Floyd Clymer (1893-1982), ca.1930. Watercolor and pencil on paper measures 14 x 20 inches. Signed lower margin.
James Floyd Clymer ( 1893-1982 ) known for his Regionalist st...
Category
Early 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Rag Paper, Pencil
"365 Vessels", Mixed technique on tissue white paper, Minimalist, 50 x 33 cm
Located in Carballo, ES
This series of works by the Danish artist Peter Kramer (Roskilde, 1959) with numerous exhibitions between Spain and Denmark are entitled "365 urns", in wh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Organic Material, Adhesive, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Handmade Paper, T...
Without Titel - contemporary expressionistic abstract painting, green landscape
Located in Hamburg, DE
"Without Titel" is a large, unique oil on canvas painting of German artist Willi Bucher. It depicts an abstract, metaphysical landscape in thick green oi...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Perfect Time
Located in Yuba City, CA
" Perfect Time " is an original abstract expressionist painting on gallery wrapped canvas. It's wired and ready to hang.
Unique and ONE-OF-A-KIND. I was inspired by natural textures ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Mid-Century Modern Floral Abstract
Located in Soquel, CA
Elegant mid-century modern floral abstract in blues and earth tones with impasto paint application by unknown artist, Rawlins (American, 20th century)....
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Antique American School Abstract Expressionist Forest Interior Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American abstract expressionist oil painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1950. No signature found. Image size, 24L x 18H. Framing available.
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Challenge - line drawing figure with red gloves
By Mila Akopova
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Interior design paintings. The artwork was done with watercolor on watercolor paper 360g. The works are 14 by 11 inches in size, framed (black) with a styrene face on a mat board in ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
“Starry sky“ black and white abstraction dropping Pop Art
Located in Vienna, AT
Combine several abstract monochrome paintings in your interior for a stylish modern effect.
The artwork is executed in black and white monochrome tones and will be suitable for any ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Abstract Babyl Painting by Joseph Conrad-Ferm, Acrylic Mixed Media on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Babyl by Joseph Conrad-Ferm, 2023
W 60" x H 34"
Mixed medium painting on canvas by NY-based artist Joseph Conrad-Ferm.
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Contemporary abstract floral acrylic painting on paper "Blooming floral beauty"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Blooming Floral Beauty" is a contemporary, vibrant abstract expressive painting created by French artist Natalya Mougenot. This artwork is part of her abstract series, where she exp...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
"Tipping Point" abstract acrylic on canvas 195x130cm 2022
Located in Saint Pol de Léon, Bretagne
In "Tipping point", Pierre Morquin invites us on a journey into the world of abstract expressionism. The canvas is dominated by vivid colors and dynamic shapes that intersect and ove...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Other Medium, Charcoal, Pastel
$5,464 Sale Price
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Tranquil Puzzle 1
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Lynn Sanders is an artist excited by beauty: architecture, foliage, landscapes, seascapes, interiors. She finds palettes and shapes in her environment and propels them into her work,...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic Polymer, Ink, Acrylic
"Elemental " Acrylic on Raw Canvas, Framed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Ali Enache (b. 1985, Washington, D.C.) is a Los Angeles-based abstract painter whose minimalist, textural works are characterized by warmth, subtle movement, and tonal depth. With a ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
garden city
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Frank Chiodo is a contemporary painter whose dynamic work centers on organic abstraction. Through the interplay of color and gesture on the canvas, he creates a compelling dialogue t...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"Potion as a Place" (Violet Floral, Energetic, Vibrant, Abstract, Landscape)
Located in Paris, IDF
"Potion as a Place," 2024, Paris, France
A deep and bold floral of an abstract, mesmerizing landscape. This original oil painting on linen exudes loose and energetic movement with rich purples, that dances across the surface. Swirls of the floral, rose composition...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
Stinchcombe Hill, Rupert Aker, Original painting, Impressionist style Landscape
By Rupert Aker
Located in Deddington, GB
Stinchcombe Hill by Rupert Aker [2022]
original
Oil on board
Image size: H:30 cm x W:30 cm
Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:30 cm x W:30 cm x D:2cm
Frame Size: H:33 cm x W:33 cm x ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary 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.