Expressionist Interior Paintings
EXPRESSIONIST STYLE
While “expressionist” is used to describe any art that avoids naturalism and instead employs a bold use of flattened forms and intense brushwork, Expressionist art formally describes early-20th-century work from Europe that drew on Symbolism and confronted issues such as urbanization and capitalism. Expressionist artists experimented in paintings and prints with skewed perspectives, abstraction and unconventional, bright colors to portray how isolating and anxious the world felt rather than how it appeared.
Between 1905 and 1920, Austrian and German artists, in particular, were inspired by Postimpressionists such as Paul Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh in their efforts to strive for a new authenticity in their work. In its geometric patterns and decorative details, Expressionist art was also marked by eclectic sources like German and Russian folk art as well as tribal art from Africa and Oceania, which the movement’s practitioners witnessed at museums and world’s fairs.
Groups of artists came together to share and promote the themes now associated with Expressionism, such as Die Brücke (The Bridge) in Dresden, which included Erich Heckel, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and Karl Schmidt-Rottluff and investigated alienation and the dissolution of society in vivid color. In Munich, Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider), a group led by Wassily Kandinsky and Franz Marc, instilled Expressionism with a search for spiritual truths. In his iconic painting The Scream, prolific Norwegian painter Edvard Munch conveyed emotional turmoil through his depiction of environmental elements, such as the threatening sky.
Expressionism shifted around the outbreak of World War I, with artists using more elements of the grotesque in reaction to the escalation of unrest and violence. Printmaking was especially popular, as it allowed artists to widely disseminate works that grappled with social and political issues amid this time of upheaval. Although the art movement ended with the rise of Nazi Germany, where Expressionist creators were labeled “degenerate,” the radical ideas of these artists would influence Neo-Expressionism that emerged in the late 1970s with painters like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Francesco Clemente.
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Style: Expressionist
"They Call Me Red" (2024) by Leigh Ann Van Fossan, Original Acrylic/Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Leigh Ann Van Fossan's "They Call Me Red" is a captivating 2024 still life rendered in oil and acrylic on canvas. Measuring 18 x 18 inches, this original painting captures the quiet ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Oil, Canvas
Flower charm
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've explored the delicate interplay of color and light, capturing the ethereal beauty of blooms. My strokes convey passion and emotion, creating a dance betwee...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Autumn mood
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I’ve captured the ephemeral beauty of autumn, where the vibrant colors of the leaves contrast with the serene blue of the lake. Using oil, I blended expressionist v...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Serenity in Chaos - 21st Century, Contemporary Figurative, Colourful, Silhouette
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Ori...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Along the golden alley
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I aimed to capture the serene beauty of autumn, where the whisper of falling leaves and the soft, golden light create a peaceful retreat from the world. The lone figur...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée
Evening lavender scent
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my creation, I infused the canvas with the serenity of a twilight embrace. The lavender field breathes a tranquil symphony, inviting viewers to inhale the painted essence of natur...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Butterfly.
Located in Zofingen, AG
Butterfly. Expressive modern abstract painting created with drops and splashes of paint on a white background! Colors are superimposed on each other and also correspond to different ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Water lily inspiration
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this painting, I was inspired by the tranquil beauty of water lilies. I aimed to capture their serene essence and the dynamic interplay of light on water. This piece blen...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Worthy Than a Sparrow 2 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Bird, Woman
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Anxiety is a natural emotion that humans experience. we worry so much about lots of things including life, financial life, what to eat and what to wear and so on. But neither this wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Pink extravaganza. Contemporary Abstract Acrylic Painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Pink extravaganza. The holiday of pink flowers on a summer day creates an atmosphere of relaxation, harmony and bliss. Abstract expressionism. The picture was painted using the techn...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Big wave 21X30
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I channel the raw, unbridled power of the ocean. Using thick, impulsive strokes of oil paint, I capture the tumultuous movement and vibrant colors of a towering wav...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Barn Idyllic
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my canvas, I've captured a serene moment, where rustic charm meets the tranquility of nature. Through impressionistic strokes and a rich oil palette, I evoked a sense of peace and...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Summer. Flower field 15 Blooming Horizon – Hand-Painted Abstract Floral Acrylic
Located in Zofingen, AG
Summer. Flower field 15, Blooming Horizon – Hand-Painted Abstract Floral Acrylic Painting (80x80 cm)
Description:
Bring the essence of springtime and renewal into your home with Blo...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Forest Spring Flowers Bouquet
Located in Zofingen, AG
This piece captures the raw, tumultuous energy of a wave at its peak, a moment both mightily powerful and intensely serene. Using expressionistic strokes and a bold realism-infused p...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Sunflowers – Oil Painting of Sunflowers (100x80 cm)
Located in Zofingen, AG
Oil Painting of Sunflowers (100x80 cm)
Bring warmth and joy into your space with Sun-Kissed Harmony Sunflowers, a captivating oil painting that radiates sunshine and positive energ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Flowers on the window
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I poured my soul into capturing the transient beauty of blossoms basking in sunlight by a window. Each stroke embodies the dance between shadow and light, the d...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Polish French Jewish Artist Oil Painting Girl with Doll, School of Paris Judaica
Located in Surfside, FL
Framed 27 X 24 inches
Sight 18 X 15 inches
Walter Spitzer (Polish/French, 1927 - ) born in Cieszyn, Poland. A Polish Jewish Holocaust survivor, he made his first drawings in a conc...
Category
1960s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Monet's Water Lily Pond
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've sought to capture the essence of tranquility and the ephemeral nature of light dancing on water. Through bold, impressionistic strokes and a soothing palette o...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Beautiful park
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I poured my soul into capturing the serene yet vibrant essence of a park that whispers tales of tranquility and renewal. I employed expressive brushstrokes to...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée
Dandelions
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this artwork, I've aimed to capture the transient beauty of nature, an expression of life's fleeting moments. Employing gentle strokes and a harmonious palette, I convey the delic...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Giclée, Cardboard, Canvas
Mountain herbs
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vibrant oil painting, I sought to capture the untamed essence of mountain herbs against the stark, majestic backdrop of towering peaks. Employing a blend of impressionism and...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A meadow of flowering herbs
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this oil painting, I sought to capture the ephemeral beauty of a wildflower meadow at dusk. Employing a blend of impressionism and realism, I allowed my brushstrokes to d...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Italian village
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this artwork, I've poured my soul into capturing the essence of a rustic Italian landscape, where the vibrant poppy fields dance under the sun's warm embrace. The path meanders, i...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée
1998 Modern Original Naïve Style Still Life Oil Painting - Quaint Interior
Located in Bristol, GB
QUAINT INTERIOR
Size: 60 x 51 cm (including frame)
Oil on canvas
A charming and intimate interior composition dated 1998 and painted in a naïve style, executed in oil onto canvas.
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Category
1990s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Overgrown pond
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my creation, I've endeavored to capture the serene beauty of nature's embrace, where a hidden pond, overgrown with life, reflects a sky softly blurred by the morning mist. I've in...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée
Three Irises by the pond
Located in Zofingen, AG
With vigorous strokes and a vibrant palette, I've brought to life the fleeting beauty of blooms by the water's edge. This oil painting is my ode to nature's serene moments, where the...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still-life with lilac
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I sought to capture the delicate dance of light and shadow, the gentle caress of the blossoms, and the tranquility that comes from nature's beauty. As I chose my palet...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée
Whale Painting Ocean Underwater Original Oil Painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Oil Painting of Whale - Impasto Palette Knife Artwork on Canvas
Dive into the mesmerizing beauty of the ocean with this stunning oil painting of a whale, created using the impasto t...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pomegranate
Located in Zofingen, AG
Imbued with the vigor of expressionism and the gentleness of impressionism, this piece marries the tangible with the emotional. It's a tribute to nature's intricate design and a medi...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée
Flower fantasy
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this piece, I've poured my soul into rendering the delicate interplay of petal and light, capturing the essence of blooms with a whisper of nostalgia. The textured oil st...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
To the beach!
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've poured my passion into capturing a moment of pure, serene anticipation. The subject, viewed from behind, gazes upon the vast, vibrant ocean, embodying a se...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Roses in vase
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I sought to capture the ephemeral beauty of nature, using the giclée print medium to convey the delicate dance between light and shadow. My brushstrokes breathe life i...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Cardboard, Giclée
Gentle roses
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've captured the tender essence of blooms, imbuing the canvas with a sense of serenity and timeless beauty. Each stroke embodies the dance between light and shadow, c...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée
Green Pond
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I sought to capture the serene yet vibrant spirit of a blossoming pond. With thick, expressive oil strokes, I combined elements of realism and impressionism t...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary abstract interior expressive acrylic painting on paper
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary expressive interior abstract artwork "The rhythm of life" by French artist Natalya Mougenot commands attention with its bold use of color and dynamic brushstrokes.
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Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Dive into the water
Located in Zofingen, AG
Personally, the underwater world causes exciting feelings for me. I am a good swimmer, but I have never been able to dive underwater. Maybe that's why the paintings with the underwat...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Expression. Flower field.
Located in Zofingen, AG
Expression. Flower field. A sunny summer day, the whole earth is warmed by warmth, a flowering field, flowers, colorful poppies, the sky create an atmosphere of relaxation, harmony, ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Large Expressionist Oil on Canvas, Apartment Interior and Cityscape. Oil.
Located in Cotignac, FR
A mid century Expressionist oil on canvas of a man, child and cat in an interior with a cityscape beyond. The work is not signed but there are various notations to the top rear stret...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Red carp
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured the dynamic essence of a red carp as it swims effortlessly through the vibrant waters. Employing techniques from expressionism and impressionism, ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Cardboard
Fragment of a sea wave
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this painting, I sought to capture the essence and vitality of the sea. With each brushstroke, I instilled the raw power and restless spirit of ocean waves. This piece, c...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Feelings 2 -21st Century, Contemporary Figurative, Colourful, Silhouette, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Feelings" is a visual exploration of complex human emotions, relationships, and resilience. The layered figures, abstracted and partially overlapping, reflect the intertwined ident...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Scarlet Sails
Located in Zofingen, AG
As an artist, I poured my spirit into this artwork, invoking the raw feelings of freedom and adventure with each stroke. The vivid hues emanate a sense of hope and endless possibilit...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée
Flowers Abstract
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this piece, I've poured my zeal for nature's beauty into every stroke. The oil medium allowed me to layer textures, creating a tapestry of emotions. This painting evokes ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still life with peonies
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I sought to capture the effervescence of nature's transient beauty. I used oil to express the delicate vibrancy of peonies, with my brushstrokes blending impr...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sea. Sailboat.
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I sought to capture the serene dance between sky and sea, interspersed with the graceful ballet of a sailboat. Infused with the essence of expressionism and the delica...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée
Night Village, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
At night, a village comes alive with a moody color palette and a delightfully whimsical arrangement of houses. The composition emphasizes intriguing color and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Spring pond 55X40
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this piece, I sought to capture the serene essence of nature's renewal. The interplay of light and color reflects on the water's surface, inviting contemplation. Each stroke embodies a moment of tranquility, a celebration of spring's dance. It's an invitation to the viewer to pause, breathe, and connect with the quiet vitality of a world reborn. In your space, it's a promise...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Feelings 1 -21st Century, Contemporary Figurative, Colourful, Silhouette, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Feelings" is a visual exploration of complex human emotions, relationships, and resilience. The layered figures, abstracted and partially overlapping, reflect the intertwined ident...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Still life with flowers and apples. Oil on paper, 42 x 30. 5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Still life with flowers and apples. Oil on paper, 42 x 30. 5 cm
Victor Karnauh (1950, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukrainian SSR – 2012, Dnepropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine) – a painter, a mon...
Category
1990s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
Blue pond
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this artwork, I sought to capture the serene beauty of nature using the delicate dance of light and shadow upon water. This expressionistic approach emphasizes the tranqu...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lily on a pond
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I harnessed the vibrant spirit of Impressionism mixed with the depth of Realism to bring forth the serene, yet lively essence of a blooming water lily. The brus...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Sunflower
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've captured the vibrant essence of nature's optimism. The sunflower exudes warmth and energy, its golden petals reaching towards the light. The expressive brush stro...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée
Rookie -21st Century, Contemporary Figurative, Colourful, Silhouette, Men, Chess
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Rookie" explores the evolving nature of identity, growth, and self-awareness. The layered silhouettes symbolize the different stages of development past, present, and the yet-to-be-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Chamomile
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this oil painting, I sought to convey the serene yet fleeting beauty of nature. Through expressionistic strokes melded with impressionistic hues, I captured chamomiles da...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blooming tree
Located in Zofingen, AG
"In this oil painting, I endeavored to capture the ephemeral beauty of nature's awakening. With each stroke, I sought to embody the delicate dance of blossoms on a gentle breeze, inf...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Evening lights of Prague. The Charles Bridge.
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've sought to capture the ethereal glow of twilight embracing the iconic architecture. The playful dance of light and shadow melds realism with a hint of impressionis...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Cardboard, Giclée
Pink sunset by the river
Located in Zofingen, AG
"In this oil painting, I've captured a tranquil riverside at dusk, evoking serenity. The brushstrokes blend expressionism with a touch of impressionism, creating a scene that's both vivid and dreamlike. The colors—a symphony of purples, pinks, and blues—evoke a peacefulness that invites contemplation. This piece embodies a moment of stillness...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
1960’s French Expressionist Oil Wine Bottles Drying on Metal Rack
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French expressionist artist, circa 1960’s
Circle of Bernard Buffet
oil painting on board, framed
framed: 37.5 x 31 inches
board: 32 x 25.5 inches
provenance: private collection, Fran...
Category
1960s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Expressionist interior paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Expressionist interior 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 interior paintings created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of purple, blue, orange, pink and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Iryna Kastsova, Bernard Harmon, Robert Hofherr, and Karen Lastre. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Acrylic 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 Expressionist interior paintings, so small editions measuring 7.88 inches across are also available.