Modern Abstract Paintings
MODERN STYLE
The first decades of the 20th century were a period of artistic upheaval, with modern art movements including Cubism, Surrealism, Futurism and Dadaism questioning centuries of traditional views of what art should be. Using abstraction, experimental forms and interdisciplinary techniques, painters, sculptors, photographers, printmakers and performance artists all pushed the boundaries of creative expression.
Major exhibitions, like the 1913 Armory Show in New York City — also known as the “International Exhibition of Modern Art,” in which works like the radically angular Nude Descending a Staircase by Marcel Duchamp caused a sensation — challenged the perspective of viewers and critics and heralded the arrival of modern art in the United States. But the movement’s revolutionary spirit took shape in the 19th century.
The Industrial Revolution, which ushered in new technology and cultural conditions across the world, transformed art from something mostly commissioned by the wealthy or the church to work that responded to personal experiences. The Impressionist style emerged in 1860s France with artists like Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne and Edgar Degas quickly painting works that captured moments of light and urban life. Around the same time in England, the Pre-Raphaelites, like Edward Burne-Jones and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, borrowed from late medieval and early Renaissance art to imbue their art with symbolism and modern ideas of beauty.
Emerging from this disruption of the artistic status quo, modern art went further in rejecting conventions and embracing innovation. The bold legacy of leading modern artists Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dalí, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Piet Mondrian and many others continues to inform visual culture today.
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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Modern
WILD SENSATIONS
Located in THOMERY, FR
This painting is from the series La Dolce vita. It is done with acrylic paint alla prima on a cotton canvas. The painting is inspired by the Californian skate and rollerblading cult...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic
Untitled Cubist Figure
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Untitled Cubist Figure', oil on board, by STM (circa 1970s). A vibrant modern painting inspired by Picasso and Braque, the artist uses angles, lines and...
Category
1970s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Abstract Framed Oil Painting - Waves
Located in Bristol, GB
WAVES
Size: 48.5 x 67.5 cm (including frame)
Oil on canvas
A rhythmic and richly textured mid-century abstract composition, executed in oil onto canvas.
Embracing the principles of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1970's French Abstract Expressionist Signed & Dated Large Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Expressionist circa 1970's
signed and dated
oil on canvas
canvas: 25.5 x 32 inches
provenance: private collection, France
condition: very good and sound condition, age related...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary French Abstract Painting Thick Spirals and Circular Shapes Huge Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French abstract artist, contemporary
oil on canvas
canvas: 29.5 x 45 inches
provenance: private collection, France
condition: very good and sound condition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Classic Blue Silk Movement, Abstract Fabric Gestures, Contemporary Cyanotype
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype.
Details:
+ Title: Classic Blue Silk Movement nº1
+ Year: 2021
+ Edition Size: 100
+ Stamped and Certificate of Authenticity provided
+ Measurements : 70x100 cm (28x 40 in.), a standard frame size
+ All cyanotype prints are made on high-quality Italian watercolor paper
WHAT IS A CYANOTYPE?
The cyanotype (a.k.a. sun-print) process is one of the oldest in the history of photography, dating back to the 1840's.
Cyanotypes were then made famous by Anna Atkins...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Photographic Film, Other Medium, Photogram, Color, C Print, Photographic...
1960's French Modernist Signed Oil Painting Colorful Boats in Harbour
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Modernist artist, 1960's
signed & dated
oil on canvas laid on board, unframed
board: 18 x 22 inches
provenance: private collection, France
condition: good and sound condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
1980's French Expressionist Abstract Oil Painting Thick Impasto Sludgy Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Expressionist French painter, signed and dated verso
oil on canvas
canvas: 19.5 x 29 inches
provenance: private collection, France
condition: very good and sound condition
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
'Heart Felt' Oil on board circa 2020
Located in Frome, Somerset
'Shift', oil on board by Sabrina Rowan Hamilton. M.A. Widely exhibited Internationally solo & group shows.
Mounted in a glazed box frame.
Sabrina's paintings are a substantial part o...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lake Oil on canvas, 50x71 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Lake
Oil on canvas, 50x71 cm
Lidija Auza
(1914. 24. 02 Vitebsk, Belarus – 1989. 13. 12 Riga, Latvia) Painter
She studied at the Art Academy of Latvia (1936-1938) and graduated ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Moon Rose. 2007, oil on canvas, 120x150 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Moon Rose
2007, oil on canvas, 120x150 cm
Large size painting water lilies on deep blue water, with vibrant pattern on leaves. Modern bright juicy artwork that attract sight
Kristīne Luīze Avotiņa is a young and bright personality whose talent is appreciated not only in Latvia, but also in other parts of the world. Her deep inner experiences and feelings of the soul are not hidden from the eyes of the audience, but are openly and engagingly narrated: about relationships, man and woman, passion, emotions, about experience and connection with nature.
Characters live in Kristine's compositional solutions, where figurative painting and ornament appear. When painting large-format works, she masters the entire format, composition and color of the work, as well as linear drawing.
Kristīne herself emphasizes: "Relationships between nature and people - it has always been a relevant topic in my painting. The more I work on it, the more interesting it seems to me. It is infinite and unending. With paint I refresh the beauty of nature and love on the canvas and I want to show that nature and love are equal in their beauty.
In my works, I always want to show that nature is beautiful and worthy of admiration - a newly blooming water lily, falling leaves from golden trees, a pink sunset sky... This could go on forever..."
Education:
2009 – 2010 Studies in „Escola Massana”, Painting Department, Barcelona...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Shift' oil on Board c2020
Located in Frome, Somerset
'Shift', oil on board by Sabrina Rowan Hamilton. M.A. Widely exhibited Internationally solo & group shows.
Mounted in a glazed box frame.
Sabrina's paintings are a substantial part o...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
1970's French Abstract Modernist Signed Oil Figurative Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French modernist artist, circa 1970's
signed oil on canvas
canvas: 19.5 x 23.5 inches
provenance: private collection, France
condition: very good and sound condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
The color of silence, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original abstract painting ready to hang. 100x70x4 cm / 39,37x27,5x 1,5 inch I only use fine colors for artists Rembrandt, Maimeri, Liquitex. High quality Italian canvas, stre...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
1960's French Surrealist Modernist Oil Lady Looking at Viewer with Boats
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Modernist painter, circa 1960's
oil on canvas
canvas: 21.5 x 18 inches
provenance: private collection, France
condition: very good and sound condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rückzugsort (Retreat), Painting, Acrylic on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
"Rückzugsort" is a temperamental and vibrant abstract painting on paper. The main colors are purple, blue, white, yellow, orange, red, black and brown abstract. It is a one of a kin...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Composition 22 - Original Painting by Clément Kons - 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
Composition 22 is an original painting realized by Clément Kons (1879-1956).
The artwork is on tempera, in very good conditions and mounted on a cardboard (42x52).
Image Dimension...
Category
1920s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Tempera
Love Yourself, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Love Yourself" is a small abstract, acrylic artwork on canvas. The main colors are turquoise, blue, black and a bit of red. Structures and forms, many layers and all in all a very ...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Warm night light. 2006, oil on canvas, 140x160 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Warm night light
2006, oil on canvas, 140x160 cm
Kristīne Luīze Avotiņa is a young and bright personality whose talent is appreciated not only in Latvia, but also in other parts of the world. Her deep inner experiences and feelings of the soul are not hidden from the eyes of the audience, but are openly and engagingly narrated: about relationships, man and woman, passion, emotions, about experience and connection with nature.
Characters live in Kristine's compositional solutions, where figurative painting and ornament appear. When painting large-format works, she masters the entire format, composition and color of the work, as well as linear drawing.
Kristīne herself emphasizes: "Relationships between nature and people - it has always been a relevant topic in my painting. The more I work on it, the more interesting it seems to me. It is infinite and unending. With paint I refresh the beauty of nature and love on the canvas and I want to show that nature and love are equal in their beauty.
In my works, I always want to show that nature is beautiful and worthy of admiration - a newly blooming water lily, falling leaves from golden trees, a pink sunset sky... This could go on forever..."
Education:
2009 – 2010 Studies in „Escola Massana”, Painting Department, Barcelona, Spain
2003 - 2009 Studies in Painting Department, Latvian Academy of Arts, Riga, Latvia
2003 – „Jaņa Rozentāla Riga Art College”, graduation work in photo design.
1999 - 2003 „Jaņa Rozentāla Riga Art College”, Riga, Latvia
1990 - 1999 „Riga French Lycee”, Riga, Latvia
Solo exhibitions:
2010 – „1000 and 1 night” Barcelona painting...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Forest Cardboard, oil, 30x30 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Forest
Cardboard, oil, 30x30 cm
Lidija Auza
(1914. 24. 02 Vitebsk, Belarus – 1989. 13. 12 Riga, Latvia) Painter
She studied at the Art Academy of Latvia (1936-1938) and gradua...
Category
1980s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
I do not need Sunglasses, Painting, Acrylic on Other
Located in Yardley, PA
"I do not need Sunglases" is a vibrant and dynamic acrylic artwork on cardboard. The colors are all different shades of red, orange, yellow and a bit of white and grey. It is a happy...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
the painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1980s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cardboard
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
the painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1980s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1990s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Open Space, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Open Space" is a vibrant painting on canvas in the tradition of Informel. The main colors are mint, yellow, rose, black and white and a bit of red and orange. The work is done w...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1990s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1990s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1990s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1990s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1990s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Green Park, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This painting in different turquoise and green tones was inspired by a wonderful green park I was strolling through. It showed again how beautiful our nature is. The colours are ...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Play & Diversity 4, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Lucie Jirku
Located in Yardley, PA
Original abstract painting "Play & Diversity 4" was created with vibrant acrylic bright colours on standard edge canvas. The size of this particular artwork: Height : 27,6 inch...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Keep Cool, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Keep Cool" is a vibrant and passionate artwork on canvas. I used soft acrylic colors. It is a very happy painting that will bring joy in your daily life. The main colors are yellow...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Be Strong, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
"Be Strong" is a vibrant, expressive artwork on paper. It is full of movement, has many layers and strong brush strokes. The main colors are light blue, orange, pink, green, blac...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Open Your Heart, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Dreamy and optimistic, acrylic on canvas, ready to hang. "Open Your Heart" is a vibrant and passionate artwork on canvas. I used soft and tender colors, soft strokes and many laye...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Portrait of a Smiling Woman
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of a Smiling Woman', oil on board, by Peter Robert Keil (1983). A cheerful look on the painting's subject puts a smile on the face of the viewer as well. Her beautiful blue eyes express a contentedness suggesting life is good...
Category
1980s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Telling Stories, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
"Dance With Me" is a large, abstract painting with soft colors, full of harmony and movement. It is an invitation to dance, dance and forget about any problems. The main colors a...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Playa Mayor. Salamanca
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
Early 2000s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper
Ready for a Holiday, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This painting relates to a time when I was really looking forward to an island-holiday. It shows my pleasant anticipation of a relaxed time. It is a vibrant and happy artwork on c...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
At the Beginning, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
"At the Beginning" is a vibrant, expressive artwork on paper. The painting is inspired by the cosmos, nature and people. The main colors are blue in different shades, red, yellow...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Meet My Friends 1, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
"Meet My Friends 1" is a vibrant, expressive artwork on paper. There is a lot of movement, layers and strokes. The main colors are black and white, rose and a bit of yellow, green...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Up and Down the Hill with his Bicycle, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
"Up and Down the Hill with his Bicycle" is a vibrant acrylic artwork on paper. The color palette is very soft and tender. There are many layers, lines and visible brush strokes. Th...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
I´ll meet you there, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
"I´ll meet you there" is a vibrant artwork on paper. It is a modern, abstract painting in the tradition of the abstract expressionism - a statement piece for every room. The main co...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Beautiful Life at the Lake 2, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
"Beautiful Life at the Lake 2" is a lovely acrylic painting on paper. It is inspired by the Bavarian Lake "Spitzingsee" and its gorgeous surroundings. It matches perfect with "Beau...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Beautiful Life at the Lake 2, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
"Beautiful Life at the Lake 3" is a lovely acrylic painting on paper. It is inspired by the Bavarian Lake "Spitzingsee" and its gorgeous surroundings. It matches perfect with "Beau...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Winter Day, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
"Winter Day" is an abstract acrylic painting on paper. The color palette is very soft and tender. It is inspired by snow, winter, and the atmosphere of winter. There are many laye...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Mit Speck fängt man Mäuse, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
"Mit Speck fängt man Mäuse" is a vibrant acrylic artwork on paper. It is a modern, abstract painting in the tradition of the abstract expressionism - a statement piece for every ro...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Close to the Trail, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
"Close to the Trail" is a vibrant and dynamic acrylic artwork on paper. There are many layers, lines and visible brush strokes. The main colors are turquoise, yellow, green and whi...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Polterabend, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
"Polterabend" is a vibrant, passionate and energetic artwork on paper. The main colors are red in different shades, blue, green, black and white. "The Beauty of Summer" is a one ...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Look in the Mirror, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
"Look in the Mirror" - be honest to yourself - are you playing a role others expect of you - or are you living the life you really want to live. The artwork was done on thick qual...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Belle de Jour, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
"Belle de Jour" is a passionate and dynamic abstract artwork on paper. The main colors are brown, blue, green and white. "Belle de Jour" is a one of a kind painting, an absolutel...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Move your Body, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Move Your Body" is a vivid, expressive, positive acrylic painting on canvas. The main colors are green, turquoise, yellow, black and red. A real statement piece of art. The size ...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Inner Harbor, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
"Inner Harbor" was done on heavy professional watercolour paper with artist quality acrylic colors. "Inner Harbor" is a very lovely acrylic painting on paper. It is full of little ...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Tippy Toes, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
"Tippy Toes" is an expressive abstract diptychon on paper. The all in all size is 65 cm / 25,6 inches W x 100 cm / 39,4 inches H. Both paintings themselves have the size 50 cm / 19,7...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Wann werden wir uns wieder sehen 3, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
"Wann werden wir uns wieder sehen 3" ("When will we meet each other again") is the third of a mini series of three paintings painted during the Corona isolation. It is about the ...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Wann werden wir uns wieder sehen 2, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
"Wann werden wir uns wieder sehen 2" ("When will we meet each other again") is the third of a mini series of three paintings painted during the Corona isolation. It is about the ...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Wann werden wir uns wieder sehen 1, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
"Wann werden wir uns wieder sehen 1" ("When will we meet each other again") is the first of a mini series of three paintings painted during the Corona isolation. It is about the ...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
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