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Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

POSTIMPRESSIONIST STYLE

In the revolutionary wake of Impressionism, artists like Vincent van Gogh, Georges Seurat, Paul Cézanne and Paul Gauguin advanced the style further while firmly rejecting its limitations. Although the artists now associated with Postimpressionist art did not work as part of a group, they collectively employed an approach to expressing moments in time that was even more abstract than that of the Impressionists, and they shared an interest in moving away from naturalistic depictions to more subjective uses of vivid colors and light in their paintings.

The eighth and final Impressionist exhibition was held in Paris in 1886, and Postimpressionism — also spelled Post-Impressionism — is usually dated between then and 1905. The term “Postimpressionism” was coined by British curator and art critic Roger Fry in 1910 at the “Manet and the Postimpressionists” exhibition in London that connected their practices to the pioneering modernist art of Édouard Manet. Many Postimpressionist artists — most of whom lived in France — utilized thickly applied, vibrant pigments that emphasized the brushstrokes on the canvas.

The Postimpressionist movement’s iconic works of art include van Gogh’s The Starry Night (1889) and Seurat’s A Sunday on La Grande Jatte (1884). Seurat’s approach reflected the experimental spirit of Postimpressionism, as he used Pointillist dots of color that were mixed by the eye of the viewer rather than the hand of the artist. Van Gogh, meanwhile, often based his paintings on observation, yet instilled them with an emotional and personal perspective in which colors and forms did not mirror reality. Alongside Mary Cassatt, Cézanne, Henri Matisse and Gauguin, the Dutch painter was a pupil of Camille Pissarro, the groundbreaking Impressionist artist who boldly organized the first independent painting exhibitions in late-19th-century Paris.

The boundary-expanding work of the Postimpressionist painters, which focused on real-life subject matter and featured a prioritization of geometric forms, would inspire the Nabis, German Expressionism, Cubism and other modern art movements to continue to explore abstraction and challenge expectations for art.

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Style: Post-Impressionist
Abstracted Female Figure in Purple
Located in Soquel, CA
Lively figurative composition of a woman in purple by Michael William Eggleston (American, 20th Century). Monogrammed and dated "MWE 98" in the lower right corner. Presented in a new...
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1990s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Oil

Rabbits in Rome, colorful abstract with rabbits, architecture, hot pink blue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A narrative landscape, suggesting a collision of art, history, and phantasm. Oil paint, collage, mixed media on panel. references Guggenheim, Roman colosseum
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2010s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media, Oil, Panel

"Float" (2020) By J. Adam McGalliard, Original Ink Drawing
Located in Denver, CO
"Float" (2020) by J. Adam McGalliard is an original, handmade pen an ink drawing that depicts an abstract portrait of a man laying down. J. Adam McGalliard is a Contemporary Realis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Pen

Between the Lines 2 - Original Abstract Textural Black, White and Gold Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ivana Milosevic was born in Serbia in 1972. In 1998 she graduated from Belgrade University with a Master’s degree in Architecture. Since 2000 she was practicing architecture in Munic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Spring Break. Semi-abstract, large, vertical, for a modern interior. Pink Black
Located in Oslo, NO
This painting is an explosion of bright colors and emotions! The entire color spectrum is presented here, from the deepest black to white to rich and delicate colors! This picture co...
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2010s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Mid 20th Century French Fauvist Painting - Amazing Colors - pupil of Andre Lhote
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Abstract Figure' Suzanne Vattier, French 1901-1996 signed gouache painting on artist paper, framed size: 10 x 13 inches Fabulous 1970s abstract goauche painting. The colours used i...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Gouache

Mid 20th Century French Fauvist Painting - Amazing Colors - pupil of Andre Lhote
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Abstract Figure' Suzanne Vattier, French 1901-1996 gouache painting on artist paper, framed size: 9.75 x 12.5 inches Fabulous 1970s abstract goauche painting. The colours used in t...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Gouache

Fig III by Sharon Hockfield, Oil, Wood Contemporary Impressionist Still Life
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sharon Hockfield – "Fig III" (2025) Contemporary Oil Painting on Wood Elevate your art collection with Fig III, an exquisite oil painting by acclaimed contemporary artist Sharon Ho...
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Wood Panel

'Salisbury Plain Walk' Original signed mixed media painting circa 2004
Located in Frome, Somerset
'Salisbury Plain walk number seven' . mixed media on paper, signed original work circa 2004. painting 15cm x 27cm . Dry mounted for framing options. We all log a journey wherever w...
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Early 2000s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media

Frank & Marie's Wild Years colorful, nudes flying broomstick w bats text
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Portrait, figures, narrative, landscape. Inspired by Goya, Warhol. ( Campbell Soup can) Oil paint and mixed media on panel.
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2010s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel

'Delicate Irises' - still life - floral, botanical, impressionism
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting features vibrant hues of green and purple. Chattanooga-based artist Christina Renfer Vogel’s “Turning Towards the Sun” features paintings that reflect an intentional turn towards beauty in the face of the tension & uncertainty of recent years. Through nourishing periods of focused observation, she has allowed herself to delight in jubilant color, playful pattern & sensual gesture. Her works delight in the delicate unfurling of a tender leaf & the gentle turn towards an open window, as flowers seek warmth & stretch towards sunlight in the space of a painting session. “Bringing plants...
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2010s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Panel

'The Little Lake' by Helen Steele - Large Abstract Landscape in Earth Tones
Located in Carmel, CA
Helen Steele (German, 1961-2022) 'The Little Lake' 2010 Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. "The Little Lake" by Helen Steele is a 36" x ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Stretcher Bars

Marcy's Bouquet by Sharon Hockfield, Oil on Canvas Contemporary Floral
Located in Atlanta, GA
Introducing "Marcy's Bouquet," a stunning vertical contemporary painting by talented artist Sharon Hockfield. This captivating artwork features a vibrant arrangement of flowers in a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Abstract Art Fifty, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
20" x 20" x 1.5" original painting on stretched canvas, with the image continuing around the sides so that no frame is required. It comes with picture wire, ready to hang. This ...
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2010s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Picnic. 1999, paper, pastel, 28.5x33 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Picnic. 1999, paper, pastel, 28.5x33 cm Colorful abstract composition in fauvist style with figures
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1990s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Pastel

"The Collector" Surreal Abstract Geometric Pointillist Oil Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Ron Hoover surrealist painting titled "The Collector" done in a pointillism style in 1987. This work was exhibited at the Palm Spring Desert Museum in 1990. Signed and dated by artis...
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1980s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Aubergine II by Sharon Hockfield, Oil, Wood Contemporary Impressionist Eggplants
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sharon Hockfield – "Aubergine II," Oil on Wood, 12 x 12 in – Contemporary Still Life with Eggplant Bring a touch of elegance and warmth to your collection with "Aubergine II", a bea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Wood Panel

Aubergine I by Sharon Hockfield, Oil, Wood Contemporary Impressionist Eggplants
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sharon Hockfield – "Aubergine I," Oil on Wood, 12 x 12 in – Contemporary Still Life with Eggplant Bring a touch of elegance and warmth to your collection with "Aubergine I", a beaut...
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Wood Panel

'Blushing Lilies' - still life - floral, botanical, pink, impressionism
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting features vibrant hues of pink and green. Chattanooga-based artist Christina Renfer Vogel’s “Turning Towards the Sun” features pai...
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2010s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

'14 Years (Orange Lilies)' - still life - floral, orange, impressionism
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting features vibrant hues of orange and green. Chattanooga-based artist Christina Renfer Vogel’s “Turning Towards the Sun” features paintings that reflect an intentional turn towards beauty in the face of the tension & uncertainty of recent years. Through nourishing periods of focused observation, she has allowed herself to delight in jubilant color, playful pattern & sensual gesture. Her works delight in the delicate unfurling of a tender leaf & the gentle turn towards an open window, as flowers seek warmth & stretch towards sunlight in the space of a painting session. “Bringing plants...
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2010s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Green With Envy by Sharon Hockfield, Oil on Canvas Contemporary Impressionist
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sharon Hockfield – "Green With Envy," Oil on Canvas, 20 x 24 in – Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Painting Infuse your space with vibrant energy and expressive movement with "Gr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

'Fall Bouquet' - still life - floral, botanical, impressionism
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting features hues of yellow red, orange, and green. Chattanooga-based artist Christina Renfer Vogel’s “Turning Towards the Sun” features paintings that reflect an intentional turn towards beauty in the face of the tension & uncertainty of recent years. Through nourishing periods of focused observation, she has allowed herself to delight in jubilant color, playful pattern & sensual gesture. Her works delight in the delicate unfurling of a tender leaf & the gentle turn towards an open window, as flowers seek warmth & stretch towards sunlight in the space of a painting session. “Bringing plants...
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2010s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Mirror Mirror #3
Located in Bozeman, MT
By placing figures into fantastical landscapes, I allow the viewer a glimpse into what might be reality, or not. This practice allows me to push the boundaries of what a past/present...
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2010s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Resin, House Paint, Panel, Archival Paper

Meaning & Nothingness #1
Located in Bozeman, MT
By placing figures into fantastical landscapes, I allow the viewer a glimpse into what might be reality, or not. This practice allows me to push the boundaries of what a past/present...
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2010s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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House Paint, Panel, Archival Paper

Meaning & Nothingness #9
Located in Bozeman, MT
By placing figures into fantastical landscapes, I allow the viewer a glimpse into what might be reality, or not. This practice allows me to push the boundaries of what a past/present...
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2010s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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House Paint, Panel, Archival Paper

'Joyful Blooms (Party Flowers)' - still life - fauvism - floral - iris
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting features vibrant hues of yellow, red, and green. Chattanooga-based artist Christina Renfer Vogel holds an MFA from the Massachuse...
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2010s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Panel

'Fading Sunflowers' - still life - floral, botanical, impressionism
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting features hues of yellow and green. Chattanooga-based artist Christina Renfer Vogel’s “Turning Towards the Sun” features paintings that reflect an intentional turn towards beauty in the face of the tension & uncertainty of recent years. Through nourishing periods of focused observation, she has allowed herself to delight in jubilant color, playful pattern & sensual gesture. Her works delight in the delicate unfurling of a tender leaf & the gentle turn towards an open window, as flowers seek warmth & stretch towards sunlight in the space of a painting session. “Bringing plants...
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2010s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Panel

'Pintor Español Con Hambre' Post-Impressionist Oil Painting, 2022
Located in New York, NY
'Pintor Español Con Hambre' is a unique oil painting, created in 2022 by Matías Sánchez. This work is full of color and texture, with vibrant swirls of three dimensional paint. This ...
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2010s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Mirror Mirror #2
Located in Bozeman, MT
By placing figures into fantastical landscapes, I allow the viewer a glimpse into what might be reality, or not. This practice allows me to push the boundaries of what a past/present...
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

House Paint, Panel, Archival Paper, Resin

Meaning & Nothingness #8
Located in Bozeman, MT
By placing figures into fantastical landscapes, I allow the viewer a glimpse into what might be reality, or not. This practice allows me to push the boundaries of what a past/present...
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2010s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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House Paint, Panel, Archival Paper

Industria Landscape - Post-Impressionist Brush Strokes
Located in Miami, FL
Three engines sit in a wasted landscape described in a palate of warms grays, browns and ochers in broad quickly applied brush strokes. Quick and confident brush strokes describe th...
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1910s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Board

Arbre de Vie II
Located in Miami, FL
Arbre de Vie is a colorful painting made by Evelyne Ballestra, a French contemporary artist. The artist uses bright colors in this expressionist painting ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Arbre de Vie
Located in Miami, FL
Arbre de Vie is a colorful painting made by Evelyne Ballestra, a French contemporary artist. The artist uses bright colors in this expressionist painting ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Climb, colorful abstract patterns w figures, earthy red tones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a series on the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Here they make the treacherous climb out of the underworld: Now thro' the noiseless throng their way they bend, And both with pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Le Bois
Located in Miami, FL
Le Bois is a colorful painting made by Evelyne Ballestra, a French contemporary artist. This expressionist painting is inspired from an enchanted wood, showing...
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1990s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Emprunt 6% Souscrivez (War Loan 6% Subscribe) by Raoul Dufy
Located in New Orleans, LA
Emprunt 6% Souscrivez (War Loan 6% Subscribe) Signed "Raoul Dufy" (lower right) Gouache on paper This vibrant gouache on paper by the renowned Raoul Dufy is not only a work of exceptional artistry, but also represents an important period in world history. The piece was a special commission ordered by the French government, who sought to encourage the French people to join in the post-war reconstruction efforts. Following World War I, the French government was destitute. The cost of the Great War had been tremendous not only in lives lost, but also in terms of infrastructure and finances. In order to reclaim its place as a great power on the world stage, France needed funds to reconstruct its key industries, and quickly. Thus, the government turned to one of the most famous French artists of the day - Raoul Dufy - to create this gouache on paper as an advertisement for the country's war bonds. The extraordinary work represents Dufy's own sense of patriotic duty. Entirely unique in his oeuvre, it is clear that Dufy wished to create something truly special to help his war-torn country. The artist deftly captures the industry of France in the colorful composition, showcasing bridges, buildings, ships and other key elements of the country's infrastructure in order to evoke the viewers' pride, patriotism and willingness to help. The words Emprunt 6% Souscrivez (War Loan 6% Subscribe) are boldly written across the top, seeking subscribers to a 6% interest loan to help rebuild the country - a very healthy return for the age. The powerful painting represents one of the most effective and extensive patriotic campaigns of all time. France relied heavily on the willingness of its citizens to lend money...
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20th Century Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

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