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
"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
Abstract R 2427
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I channeled the raw, vibrant clash of dawn and dusk. Employing acrylics allows the expression of freedom—each stroke and splash tells a story of conflict and harmony. ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Impressionist expressive oil floral painting on canvas "Song of summer irises"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
“The Song of Summer Irises” by Natalya Mougenot: A Vivid Symphony of Emotion and Bloom
A captivating blend of post-Impressionism, Expressionism, and Art Brut, "The Song of Summer Ir...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Yellow Roses Landscape - impressionistic painting on linen canvas with roses
Located in Zofingen, AG
Immerse yourself in a vibrant yet tranquil world of impasto colors infused with meditative floral magic. My style reflects influences from abstract expressionism and modern art, empl...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, 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
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
French Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Artists Studio Provenance
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition
by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011)
gouache painting on paper/ card
unframed: 8.25 x 7.25 inches
condition: excellent
provenance: all the paintings we h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original Color Field Oil Painting Multi-Color Geometric Abstract - "Commute"
Located in Soquel, CA
Original Color Field Oil Painting Multi-Color Geometric Abstract - "Commute"
Dramatic multi-color geometric abstract painting by Virginia Sevier Rogers (American, 1917-2015). Vivid ...
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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
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
Terra Incognita (Le Pavé de France 5) (Abstract Painting)
By Jessica Snow
Located in London, GB
Terra Incognita (Le Pavé de France 5) (Abstract Painting)
Oil on linen stretched on panel - Unframed.
Snow sees her work as a constant play between order and chaos, logic and emoti...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Panel
El Faro del Fin del Mundo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Antonio Gritón
(Mexico City, 1953) Lives and works in Mexico City.
Antonio Griton is a visual artist and tireless promoter of Mexican culture. He captures a visual discourse that r...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Signed American School Abstract Pop Art Large Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract signed oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed.
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Colourful Expressive Abstract Landscape Painting by Contemporary British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Colourful & Expressive Abstract Landscape Painting using muted pinks, blues & yellows by leading Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield. This unique original forms part of a n...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Painting 1960
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
George Dannatt (1915-2009)
Painting 1960
1960
Gouache on paper
Image: 25.4 x 28.9 cm
Frame: 48.0 x 50.3 cm
Provenance: The George and Ann Dannatt Estate, The George Dannatt Trust...
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gouache
French 20th Century Geometric Abstract with Intersecting Lines and Bold Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Geometric Abstract Composition
by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924)
inscribed verso and dated on back 74'
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas size: 25 x 15 inches
condition: o...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mediterranean II - Modern Original Colorful Pastel Abstract Landscape Painting
By Jodi Fuchs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jodi Fuchs creates modern abstract expressionistic artworks with undeniable energy. Years of inquiry into the metaphysical aspects of life have influenced h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Forest Landscape in Sumi Ink on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Forest Landscape in Sumi Ink on Paper
High contrast abstracted landscape by an unknown artist "Shmitt" (20th Century). The edge of a forest is shown in bold strokes of sumi ink, cre...
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Sumi Ink
"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
Bite The Avarice - Vibrant Street Art-Inspired Artwork Exploring Humanity
By Jonas Fisch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish artist Jonas Fisch’s imagery is vibrantly buzzing with colorful commentary on society - past and present - morphed into figures, words, and shapes. His heavily layered canvas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Graphite
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
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
Huge French Modernist Signed Oil Abstract Painting of City Scape Orange & Blue
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The French City
French School, circa 1970's, signed lower corner
oil painting on canvas: 31 x 38.5 inches
framed: 23.5 x 32 inches
condition: sound condition though with minor crack...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fractal-Paris-1
Located in Paris, FR
Gouache on paper for a performance by Seiko Tachibana on September 27, 2024.
The Fractal series illustrates the invisible networks of our interconnected world. Like the intertwining ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Antique American School Female Artist Abstract Expressionist Cubist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique modernist abstract painting by Elsie Orfuss (Born 1913). Oil on canvas. Signed on verso. Nicely framed.
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Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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
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
Trio of Vessels and A Purple Stem by Ellen Rolli, Contemporary Still Life
By Ellen Rolli
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elevate your space with Trio of Vessels and A Purple Stem, a sophisticated 12 x 12-inch acrylic painting by Ellen Rolli. With expressive brushstrokes and a balanced composition, this...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
'In Limbo', Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original acrylic, abstract painting created on custom stretched regular style canvas. Note* Shipping to International locations 'Everywhere Else' is an estimate only. Please contac...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Shimmering Sky, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Inspired by the sky after a rainstorm, this artwork captures the moment when the sun begins to emerge from behind the clouds. Metallic silver blends seamlessl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
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
Chroniques de l'esprit, Abstract, Black Library, Expressionism Contemporary, Oil
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
SIZE FRAME: 157 X 57 cm (61.81 x 22.44 in) you can request a wood frame
Sophie Dumont is a professional painter whose work is collected worldwide and is known for her deep explorat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Abstract" Alien Landscape 6
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original abstract oil painting on panel by Southern California artist, Daniel Ketelhut. Its dimensions are 18" x 24" x 1". It is unframed. A certificate of au...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
SHARKS. original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've unleashed a tumultuous sea of emotions on canvas through acrylic and oil, blending expressionism with hints of impressionism.
Each stroke embodies vitality, w...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Expressionist Diptych in Primary Tones, Abstract Music, Gestures in Black, Paper
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Tropical Music I" is an abstract expressionist painting by Romina Milano where a dance of black gestures unfolds across colorful brushstrokes infused with raw emotion.
Romina Mila...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Watercolor
Monumental Abstract Expressionist Signed 1953 Framed Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract expressionist oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed.
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Autumn, Abstract Painting
By Joey Korom
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Joey Korom manifests an abstract vision of autumn in this dominantly pastel work. He executes the piece with two main colors, light blue, and sand. Prominent ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"Fresh spring bouquet " (small acrylic expressionist floral artwork on paper)
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary colorful artwork celebrating spring features a bouquet of fresh flowers of red, white and green colors.
This artwork belongs to my “Floral” series which is full ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Whispers in the Dark 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
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
"The Way Things Change" Abstract Composition in Oil on Linen
Located in Soquel, CA
"The Way Things Change" Abstract Composition in Oil on Linen
Abstract geometric composition by "Tara" (20th Century). This piece has several rectilinear forms, punctuated by sporadi...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
'Abstract in Coral and Jade', Large Mid-century American Biomorphic Abstraction
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A substantial, mid-century American Abstract oil comprising biomorphic and dimensional forms in shades of coral, jade and straw, shown gathered around a central, rectangular element ...
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
L'absence ecrite, abstract, minimalism, library, oil on canvas, textured, books
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
L'Absence Écrite is a striking work that plays with contrasts and empty spaces to subtly express a reflection on knowledge and absence. Through this oil on canvas, measuring 80 x 80 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Straight Into the Middle - Lively Impasto Thick Paint Colorful 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 a...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Glitter, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Interwoven Steps by Barbara Schaumann - Contemporary Abstract Dancers Painting
Located in DE
Barber Schaumann is a contemporary artist known for her vibrant, abstract interpretations of the female form. Her work combines bold colors with modern, geometric shapes, blending el...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract 1955 - British abstract oil painting Slade School artist
Located in London, GB
This superb British 1950's abstract oil on board painting is by noted Slade School trained contemporary artist Leo Davy. Davy was born in Yorkshire but settled in Cornwall in 1968 an...
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Colorful Abstract Geometrical Late 20th Century Painting by Ohio Artist
Located in Beachwood, OH
James Massena March (American, 1953-2021)
Untitled
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 inches
"My paintings are about space, form and energy. I generally start painting without preconceived notio...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Expressive Abstract Interpretation of an Urban City Scene by British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Colourful Expressive Abstract Interpretation of an Urban Landscape City Scene, by leading British Artist Angela Wakefield.
This artwork is from an intense body of abstract work that...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Cotton, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
ABSTRACT Diptych Landscapes Orange Red Contemporary Jonathan Freemantle
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, Wood Panel, Pigment
'Still Life At Night', Oil on Linen, by Robert Bonaparte
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This framed, 33" x 26" oil on canvas painting was completed by Robert Bonaparte in 1980. The painting presents a composition dominated by dark hues, creating a nocturnal atmosphere a...
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Exotic Thriller - Layered Colorful Organic Textured Figures Contemporary Shapes
By Jonas Fisch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish artist Jonas Fisch’s imagery is vibrantly buzzing with colorful commentary on society - past and present - morphed into figures, words, and shapes. His heavily layered canvas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Sweet Escape, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
An abstract depiction of the ocean blends contemporary elements with a striking burst of vibrant color. A block of soft white rests between teal and turquoise...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
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
"Dreaming of De Kooning" Colorful Abstract Oil Painting on Wood Panel Framed
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
With layers of bright oils, whisking brush strokes, and thrown paint, Shaoul captures a love story through her paint pallet and abstract expression. The artist explores something new...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel
Abstract 2509
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've unleashed a torrent of emotion, blending the calmness of pastel blues with the deep, poignant blacks to symbolize the ebb and flow of our inner experiences. Th...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
La Gournaise l / Oil on Linen
Located in Burlingame, CA
La Gournaise l is a warm elegant golden cloud at sunset. Evocative, modern and unique. French American Frédéric Choisel, has had multiple solo and group exhibitions in New York, Par...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
High frequency garden 4, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
Modern iridescent abstract artwork with many dynamic drizzles and drips mainly in yellow with pink, indigo blue, purple, magenta, orange, over impactful iridescent blue and silver. S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
ABSTRACT New Black White Artwork by Contemporary Artist Carsten Beck 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
Linen, Oil
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Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract abstract paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add abstract paintings created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, purple, orange, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Nestor Toro, Giorgio Lo Fermo, Newel Hunter, and Sumit Mehndiratta. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Synthetic Resin Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Abstract abstract paintings, so small editions measuring 0.1 inches across are also available.