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Expressionist Landscape 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
Colorful houses by M. Keller - Oil on canvas 24x34 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Oil on canvas sold with frame Total size with frame 36x46 cm Signed M. Keller, Swiss artist from the XXth century
Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Venice 3
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this fervent composition, I melded acrylics and oils to capture Venice's aura, blending realism's clarity with impressionism's vigor and expressionism's raw emotion. Each stroke e...
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard

Star Gazing, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A woman lies under a vibrant night sky, the stars and planets illuminating her form. Bold colors and energetic directional brushwork add a hypnotizing energy to the composition. This piece is artist Diana Elena Chelaru's personal interpretation of the vast space.


About the Artist
Artist Diana Elena Chelaru creates vibrant expressionist works that explore human emotion and the cosmos. “Art is a means of communication, a way to express my thoughts, hopes, and joys,” says Diana. She uses form, lines, and color to bring her imaginative compositions to life, with inspiration drawn from Byzantine mosaics and Gustav Klimt’s decorative patterns. Diana received her BFA in Painting from George Enescu Art University and an MA in Art History from Queens College. Diana’s creative process is fluid and intuitive, guided by her emotions in the moment, with music as a constant companion. Her studio, located in the basement of her home, is kept clean and organized. When she’s not creating, Diana enjoys spending quality time with her family.


Words that describe this painting: Universe, stars, sky, night, meditation, celestial, space, flow, movement, planets, reclining, expressionism, nature, people, acrylic painting, blue


Star Gazing...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

On the fringe of the forest
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I merged expressionist energy with impressionist light to evoke the serene yet vibrant threshold of a forest. It's about the dance between shadow and color, wit...
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Copons PARIS.RIVER. BRIDGE.SENA . Landscape original acrylic canvas painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Original work by the Spanish artist Joan COPONS. Oil on canvas . Perfect state
Category

Late 20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Purple Sail
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've embraced the vibrant dance of colors and textures to capture a sense of both chaos and harmony. Using acrylic and oil, I've layered strokes passionately, letti...
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard

Benaavente Solis. home. field. poppies. Mallorca- original expressionist
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
home. field. poppies. Mallorca- original expressionist watercolor painting virtual frame Work of the Spanish artist BENAVENTE SOLIS. Watercolor on paper. Perfect state During its...
Category

Late 20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Happy fish
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I poured vibrant emotions onto the canvas using oil, capturing two playful fish dancing amidst lush lily pads. I aimed to express joy and connection, blending expressi...
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Entrance of sailboats to Venice
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've channeled the serene yet vibrant spirit of maritime life, blending realism with expressive strokes reminiscent of impressionism. The sailboats and gondola, set...
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard

1950's French Expressionist Oil Green Woodland Forest Landscape Oil on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Green Landscape French School, mid 20th century oil painting on canvas, unframed painting: 9.5 x 12.5 inches condition: overall very good
Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Daydream Moments, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A solitary cloud in a bright blue sky stretches over the sea. The water meets the shore with small waves rolling in. The grass adds texture in the foreground. H...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Raventos Cadaques Blue original expressionist acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Cadaques original expressionist acrylic painting RAVENTÓS Mª Assumpció – (San Sadurní d’Anoia, Barcelona 1930). Raventos trained at the elite Sant Jordi School of Fine Arts in Barc...
Category

Early 2000s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Tamar Zinn “Untitled Landscape” Oil Pastel, 1997
Located in San Francisco, CA
This autumnal landscape in oil pastel on paper is by New York City artist Tamar Zinn. Before turning to abstraction, Zinn’s artwork focused on Expressionist invented landscapes, of w...
Category

1990s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel

Bridal bouquet
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this artwork, I sought to capture the exhilarating blend of freedom and movement. The depiction of the woman on the motorcycle, her dress flowing and surrounded by an ene...
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Picturesque sunset
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this canvas, I've unleashed a swirling symphony of sunset colors, blending vivid reds and gentle purples with the dynamic blues of the sea. Through expressionism fused with a touc...
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

WHITE LILY POND
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vibrant oil painting, I've captured the essence of serenity and renewal. Embracing the blending of expressionism and impressionism, each brushstroke conveys the tranquil danc...
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

WHITE LILY POND
WHITE LILY POND
$1,050 Sale Price
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Christmas Tree at the City Hall Square 40X50
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my creation, I've dallied with the chilly air of a wintertide's embrace, letting the cool blues contrast warmly with the sprinkle of festive lights. I've sought to infuse each str...
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Summer. Flower field 17
Located in Zofingen, AG
Summer. Flower field 17. 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, r...
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Ship in the bay
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this expression of my soul, I captured a ship gliding gracefully through a serene bay, flanked by towering cliffs. The interplay of light and shadow, crafted with oil paints, brea...
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sardines UNDERWATER PAINTING was created underwater at the depth of 7.1m
Located in Zofingen, AG
This mesmerizing piece, "Sardines", was painted entirely underwater at a depth of 7.1 meters by artist and professional diver Olga Nikitina. Executed in her signature underwater impr...
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Venetian Gondolas 2
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I poured my love for Venice into every brushstroke, blending expressionism and realism. The oil medium brings the shimmering water to life, while the gondolas gently f...
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Golden Sunset
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vivid painting, I unleashed a symphony of color through expressive brushstrokes, merging acrylic and oil to capture the ephemeral beauty of a dramatic sunset. It dances betwe...
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard

Autumn song
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my creation, I sought to encapsulate the essence of autumnal transformation. Through my strokes, the majestic trees burst into a symphony of fiery golds, rich ambers, and deep blu...
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Venice. Evening 4
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've captured the enchanting essence of Venice at dusk. Using a blend of acrylics and oils, I employed expressionistic strokes to evoke the fluidity of the water an...
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Pons Fullana. Cala Figuera. Mallorca. Acrylic paint
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Andreu Pons Fullana . 1947. Realist landscape painter with an expressionist touch.
Category

Early 2000s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Beautiful coast
Located in Zofingen, AG
I've poured my soul into this canvas, blending the visceral textures of oil with the fluid beauty of nature. My brushstrokes convey a dance between realism and impressionism, where l...
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Oil

Beautiful coast
Beautiful coast
$1,337 Sale Price
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Landscape Painting of Dijon France, Burgundy Canal by Jean Boulay (1937-1994) B
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Pair of Landscapes: Dijon France, Burgundy Canal B Jean Boulay (French, 1937-1994) Oil on canvas Signed and dated 21 1/2 x 15 inches (each) The pair landscape...
Category

1970s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mayhill Landscape & The Pennine Way, Set of 2, Diptych, original, landscape
Located in Deddington, GB
May Hill Landscape is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley. May Hill Landscape is a bright colourful depiction of the view only yards from the artists home. It shows the lovely ou...
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Woodpile, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Robert Hofherr presents a colorful expressionist rendering of an ordinary woodpile. The piece gets subjected to the complete Fauvist treatment. Bold co...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Venetian Gondolas 3
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I captured the serene embrace of Venetian gondolas floating gently at dawn. The interplay of light and water reflects a peaceful yet vibrant energy, inviting you to fe...
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Paisaje
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
Francisco Benavente Solís (Merida,1940). "Paisaje". Firmado a mano, en ángulo inferior derecho. Óleo sobre tabla. Medidas: 30 x 30 cm; 52.5 x 52.5 cm (marco). Pintor afincado en Esp...
Category

1980s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Christmas evening in the forest 60X50
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this evocative oil painting, I sought to capture the serene essence of a snowy forest at dusk. The setting sun casts a warm glow, contrasting with the cool blues and whites of the...
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Summer, sea, beach
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured a serene moment where tranquility and the vast expanse of the sea converge. The subject's contemplative pose, her gaze cast towards the shimmering...
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Secret Pond, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A vibrant forest opens to reveal a hidden pond, its still surface mirroring the brilliant colors of the trees. Bursts of orange, green, blue, and yellow dance...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

I. Mundo Vertical BARCELONA STREET. original watercolor painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
MUNDO Ignasi Ignasi Mundó trained at the School of La Lonja, with Joaquín Mir, Mariano Pidelaserra and Manolo Hugué. In 1945 he received a scholarship travels to Paris, and later ma...
Category

1990s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Color-Field Landscape, Les Champs VI
Located in Cotignac, FR
A contemporary Abstract Expressionist Color-Field acrylic on canvas by French artist, Christian Manoury. Signed to the back of the canvas. Inspired by the wonderful countryside surr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Montull Patio Terrace Garden Flowers oil canvas expressionist painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Patio. Original oil canvas expressionist painting
Category

1990s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Hidden Boathouse
Located in Coltishall, GB
’The Hidden Boat House' is an impressive painting inspired by the North Norfolk Broads near to where Rachael lives. Rachael Dalzell’s paintings are colourful and expressive. Her fr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Acrylic

The Fairground - 1950's French Expressionist Mid Century Oil Canvas Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A wonderful 1950's French expressionist oil on canvas depicting figures at a fairground, by Parisian artist André Beaucé. Excellent quality work painted...
Category

1950s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Evening Bay
Located in Zofingen, AG
The canvas is glued onto thick cardboard. In this painting, I poured my fascination with the interplay of light on water, using acrylic and oil to capture the ephemeral glow of sunse...
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard

Nice sunny day
Located in Zofingen, AG
European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) I crafted this painting with a flourish of my brush, bringing to life these vibrant birds perched peacefully in their natural habitat. In each st...
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Moonlight 60X50 oil
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this piece, I channeled the serene yet profound energy of the nocturnal seascape. The interplay of moonlight sheathing the waves carries a tranquil aura, while the ethere...
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Romantic blues 40X30 oil
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've immersed myself in the raw emotion of human connection against nature's canvas. I've melded expressionism with a touch of realism to capture an intimate mo...
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Romantic freshness 80X80 oil
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I attempted to capture the raw energy of passion and the serene embrace of love against the dynamic backdrop of nature's untamed beauty. The fluid brushstrokes ...
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The world belongs to you 80X100 oil
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I poured my soul into capturing the essence of freedom and joy. The vibrant brushstrokes in oil reflect the intensity and depth of the liberating emotions cou...
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Yearning" (2024) by Leigh Ann Van Fossan, Original Acrylic Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Leigh Ann Van Fossan's "Yearning" is an original acrylic depicting an impressionistic landscape with a stormy blue sky. Van Fossan was born in Vail, Colorado, and began oil paintin...
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2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Sea and Mountains 2
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've endeavored to capture the rugged, raw beauty of a majestic mountain range descending into a vibrant, lively sea coast. Employing techniques from impression...
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2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard

Beautiful seascape
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I captured the ceaseless vigor of the sea. Utilizing oils, I blended expressionism with elements of impressionism and realism, allowing the tempestuous waves and tranq...
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2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

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...
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2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Floating Dreams
Located in Coltishall, GB
’Floating Dreams' is an impressive painting inspired by the North Norfolk Broads and beautiful countryside near to where Rachael lives. Rachael Dalzell’s paintings are colourful and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Acrylic

Floating Dreams
Floating Dreams
$5,482 Sale Price
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Street in Szentendre
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed lower right
Category

Late 20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Romance of the sea 21X30
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I endeavored to embody the tranquil beauty of nature, blending the serenity of the sea with the vibrant liveliness of blossoming flowers. Utilizing the expres...
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2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Favorite Venice
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I sought to capture the ethereal beauty of light dancing on water, using a blend of acrylic and oil to achieve a rich, textured impressionism. This artwork re...
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2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Canvas

Japanese pond in spring
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vibrant oil painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the essence of a serene springtime moment. The swirling water cradles the spirited Koi as they dance beneath the surf...
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2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Total Beach, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Whispy grasses sway in the foreground, leading the viewer's eye to a calm ocean horizon. Soft pastel hues with earthy tones paint...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sea Serenity
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this painting, I sought to capture the tranquil yet profound expanse of the sea, intertwined with the ethereal dance of light and clouds. Using acrylics and oils, I layer...
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2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Stavanger, Norway landscape painting. Blue, seascape, boat, mountains, acrylic
Located in Oslo, NO
Stavanger is an inspiring Nordic city surrounded by the sea and mountains. Aleksandra Strokina created this landscape painting, inspired by a view just a 10-minute walk from her home...
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2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Bories-en-Provence Village Near Gordes, Large Oil on Canvas
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on canvas by Paul Clement (1906-), France, 1967. Bories-en-Provence near Gordes. Measurements : with frame: 106x87 cm - 41.7x34.25 inches, without frame: 100x81 cm - 39.4x31.9 in...
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1960s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sea, Evening 2
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I capture the fleeting magic of twilight over the sea. Using expressionist and impressionist techniques, I layered vibrant oil colors to evoke the bold spirit of th...
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2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Landscape 151 by Jean Krille - Oil on Masonite 80x100 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Jean Krillé’s paintings are known for their expressive use of color and dynamic, abstract forms, blending realism with abstraction in his depictions of nature. His landscapes often f...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Expressionist landscape paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Expressionist landscape 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 landscape 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, orange, purple, yellow and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Iryna Kastsova, Masri Hayssam, Maria Asuncion Raventos, and Rachael Dalzell. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Oil 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 landscape paintings, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available. Prices for landscape paintings made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1 and tops out at $216,361, while the average work sells for $1,876.

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