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Abstract Portrait 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
20th Century French Expressionist Portrait of a Girl in Orange Flat Cap Portrait
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Girl in Flat Cap Portrait by Akos Biro (Hungarian 1911-2002) pastel painting on artist paper, unframed painting: 9 x 12 inches provenance: the artists estate, France condi...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Pastel

Madonna, Abstract, Original Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Ruben Popovian Work: Original painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Acrylic on canvas Year: 2023 Style: Expressionism Title: Mado...
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2010s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

Self Portrait #4 City of Angels
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Oil on canvas board.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"Above Heads" (Abstract, Floral, Roses, Pink, Rustic, Vintage, Antique Wood)
Located in Paris, IDF
"ABOVE HEADS" 2024 Paris, France This is a small, but impactful piece, full of character. The title, "Above Heads" slightly indicates hallucinations from either the past or the fut...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Wood, Oil, Acrylic

American Modernist Black Woman Artist New Orleans Family Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist southern school painting. A family portrait on a New Orleans porch. Beautiful detail in the wrought iron. Brilliant color palette here. Signed verso. ...
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1950s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"She in Her Green Fedora", Abstract, Cubist, Portrait, Acrylic Painting
Located in Franklin, MA
Anne Johnstone’s, “She in Her Green Fedora”, is a 20 x 16 x 1.5 inch abstract acrylic painting on cradled board. The image features a stylized portrait painted in bold, abstract mann...
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2010s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic, Board

CARLOS CARNERO (1922-1980) ORIGINAL DRAWING BY FERNAND LEGER STUDIO WORKER
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Landscape" by Carlos Carnero (Uruguay/ French 1922-1980) Pen on paper, unframed paper: 2.25 x 3 inches provenance: the artists estate, Paris Fine original French drawing by the i...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Pen

Sailboat Race, Cubist Abstraction Oil Painting by Female Artist Miriam Bromberg
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sailboat Race Miriam Bromberg Date: circa 1960 Oil on Canvas, signed lower right Size: 24 x 50 in. (60.96 x 127 cm)
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1970s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Large French Abstract, Picasso Style, Original Oil Painting, Signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Large French Abstract, Picasso Style, Original Oil Painting, Signed By French artist Beatrice Werlie, early 21st Century Signed by the artist on the lower right hand corner Oil painting on canvas, unframed Canvas size: 29 x 19.5 inches Sensational abstract oil painting by a French female artist named Beatrice Werlie. A wonderful nod to the Picasso style of abstract art, using the artists supreme technique of mixing unusual colours together. The striking mix of red, yellow and blue brings a rich sense of warmth to the piece. The concept of 'abstract' was defined by Picasso, but many artists have looked to the Spanish iconic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Oil

abstract with portrait oil and collage on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Horacio Sapere (1951) - Abstract - Oil and collage on canvas Signed lower right Canvas measures 61x46 cm. Frameless. Title: Abstract with Portrait - Oil and Collage on Canvas by Horacio Sapere (1985) Short Description: A unique abstract piece by Horacio Sapere, influenced by artists like Antoni Tàpies and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Mixed media combining oil and collage, perfect for contemporary art collectors. Detailed Description: Discover the fascinating intersection of abstraction and figuration with "Abstract with Portrait" by Horacio Sapere. Created in 1985, this piece blends oil and collage on a 24 x 18-inch canvas, showcasing the artist's mastery in layering textures and integrating forms. Horacio Sapere, known for his multidisciplinary approach that spans painting, visual poetry, and performance, aligns himself with the tradition of great contemporary art figures. His work echoes the material intensity of Antoni Tàpies, the gestural energy of Jean-Michel Basquiat, and the narrative capacity of Robert Rauschenberg, establishing a dialogue between chaos and order, abstraction and figuration. Inspired by the artistic movements of the late 20th century, Sapere crafts a visual language that resonates with Informalism and Abstract Expressionism, making it a standout choice for contemporary art enthusiasts. This piece is ideal for those looking to enrich their collection with a work that is not only visually striking but also conceptually grounded. It includes a certificate of authenticity to guarantee its provenance and originality. Related Artists: - Antoni Tàpies: For his use of unconventional materials and focus on texture - Jean-Michel Basquiat: For the energy and expressiveness of abstract strokes - Robert Rauschenberg: For the combination of mixed media and collage in compositions - Cy Twombly: For balancing visual chaos with the subtlety of abstract forms Key Points for Collectors: - A unique piece by an internationally recognized artist - Contemporary style that fits modern spaces - Mixed media highlighting the interplay of textures and color - Guaranteed provenance with a certificate of authenticity Dimensions: 24 x 18 inches (unframed) Technique: Oil and collage on canvas A Treasure for Contemporary Art Collectors This work represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an original piece by an artist who, like Tàpies or Basquiat, challenges traditional art norms to offer a unique visual and emotional experience. --- Let me know if you need any further adjustments. Horacio Sapere (Buenos Aires, 1951). He has lived and worked in Mallorca since 1975 and since 2011 he has had a studio in New York. An intense and committed artist, he develops his creative process through theater and performance (1970-1980), visual poetry (1976-1982), painting and sculpture. Creator of major projects such as Poet's room (1995), presented for the first time at the BMB gallery in Amsterdam (1996), at the UIB -Universitat de les Illes Balears- (1997) and at the Sala de Cultura Sa Nostra in Ibiza (1998). ); and as a sculptural poetic installation at the MEIAC, the Spanish and Ibero-American Museum of Contemporary Art in Badajoz (2000), the Fernando Pessoa...
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1980s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

French Expressionist Abstract Portraits Of Figures Provenance
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) signed oil painting on canvas unframed: 9.5 x 7.5 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we have ...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Contemporary semi-abstract portrait of women acrylic painting on paper
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Together We Are Unbreakable" by Natalya Mougenot is a captivating abstract piece created with acrylic paints on heavyweight professional paper. Part of a series dedicated to women,...
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2010s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

"An Urgent Man" (Abstract, Black & White, Figurative Oil Painting, Neutral Tone)
Located in Paris, IDF
AN URGENT MAN 2020 Paris, France Oil and acrylic on canvas portray a ‘derbyed’ man attempting to shed the weighted armor of his obligations and persona. A very loose nod to the character from René Magritte’s 1964 painting, ‘The Son of Man...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Vintage American Modernist Framed Abstract Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
American modernist abstracted portrait oil painting in the style of Chuck Close. Framed. Oil on paper. Image size, 23H by 20L.
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1990s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"William Shakespeare"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
The picture was painted in Ukrainian hryvnia. This is a new world direction in art. In 40 countries of the world. My paintings are in the collections of world museums. This is an exc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic, Spray Paint

"Sensuality" ( contemporary figurative expressive colorful woman oil on canvas)
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This artwork makes part of my new period in my artistic expression. This painting dedicated to "Women" series is a special one since it is all about my strong deep personal transfor...
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2010s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Oil Pastel

CARLOS CARNERO (1922-1980) ORIGINAL DRAWING BY FERNAND LEGER STUDIO WORKER
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Portrait" by Carlos Carnero (Uruguay/ French 1922-1980) Pen on thin paper, unframed paper: 10.5 x 8 inches provenance: the artists estate, Paris Fine original French drawing by t...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Ballpoint Pen

Portrait of a Woman in Red - Bay Area Figurative School Abstract Expressionist
Located in Soquel, CA
Portrait of a Woman in Red - Bay Area Figurative School Abstract Expressionist Abstracted portrait of a woman in red by San Francisco artist Heather Speck (American, b. 1978). A wom...
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Early 2000s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Oil

"Renewal" (2024) by Josh Sorrell, Original Oil Painting, Surreal Portrait
Located in Denver, CO
"Renewal" (2024) by Josh Sorrell depicts a abstract expressionist portrait of a woman in shining blue light. This painting measures 14 x 11 x 2 inches and is unframed but ready to ha...
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2010s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Woman face oil on canvas painting abstract expressionism
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Nerea Caos (1993) - Woman - Oil on canvas Canvas size 30X24 cm. Frameless. Nerea Sánchez Castro, born in Ferrol, Galicia in 1993, an art student since high school, with constant pri...
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2010s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Cubist Abstract, Purple, Colourful Oil Painting, Original
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Cubist Abstract, Purple, Colourful Oil Painting, Original By French artist 'Mauduil', 20th Century Signed on the lower right hand corner Oil painting on card, unframed Board size: 22...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Original painting on canvas, portrait of Andrew Jackson signed Serg Graff, COA
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This bold and imaginative painting by Serg Graff, titled “Golden President Andrew Jackson,” is a rare and unique creation blending acrylic, oil, and mixed media on canvas in a naïve ...
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2010s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

Reclining Nude
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Edwin Kosarek (b.1929). Reclining Nude, 1952. Oil on wood panel, 17 x 48 inches. Signed and dated on verso. Edwin Kosarek Born: 1929 Studied: The Cit...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Reclining Nude
Reclining Nude
$800 Sale Price
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Addisonjones artwork, Anti-Hero pop artwork
Located in Delaware , OH
Addisonjones artwork, Anti-Hero pop artwork A R T I S T S T A T E M E N T: Introducing the iconic Andy Warhol style print with neon colors and screen prin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Striking Portrait, Dark Colours, "Un Jour de Pluie", Original Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Striking Portrait, Dark Colours, "Un Jour de Pluie", Original Oil Painting By French artist Beatrice Werlie, early 21st Century Titled and dated '200...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"Der Wunsch"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Rudolf Leitner-Gründberg (1955–present) "Der Wunsch" Oil on canvas Framed: 156 × 126 cm Flat: 136 × 104 cm A striking example of Rudolf Leitner-Gründberg’s evocative and expressive s...
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20th Century Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Jazzu - Belle âme forte
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Jazzu Belle âme forte Acrylique sur papier fort 2025 Daté , titré et signé par l’artiste 42 x 29,7 cms 490 euros
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2010s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

Double Self-Portrait.. original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
I am interested in portraits that reveal all the complexity and versatility of a person's spiritual appearance, when the inner content is revealed through the external. Painting a p...
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2010s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1950's Mid Century modern oil portrait of a nude black woman seated on a chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
1950's Mid Century modern oil portrait of a nude black woman seated on a chair The artist was a portrait and figure painter active during the 1950s-1...
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1950s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Contemporary large figurative painting of women on paper "The Bonded Three"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
“The Bonded Three” is a vibrant contemporary figurative painting depicting three women by French artist Natalya Mougenot, blending expressive color, bold abstraction, and emotional d...
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2010s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic, Paper

"Cipher" (2024) by Josh Sorrell, Original Oil Portrait Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Cipher" (2024) by Josh Sorrell depicts a abstract expressionist portrait of a woman in reflected red light. This painting measures 14 x 2 x 11 inches and is unframed but ready to ha...
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2010s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

CARLOS CARNERO (1922-1980) ORIGINAL DRAWING BY FERNAND LEGER STUDIO WORKER
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Portrait" by Carlos Carnero (Uruguay/ French 1922-1980) Pencil on thin paper, unframed paper: 10.5 x 8.25 inches provenance: the artists estate, Pari...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Pencil

American Modernist Abstract Portrait Dancer Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist oil painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1970. Unsigned. Image size, 30L x 40H. Framing available.
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1970s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1950's Mid Century modern oil portrait of a nude woman laying on a bed
Located in Woodbury, CT
Well painted 1950's mid-century modern English portrait of a nude woman laying on a bed. The artist was a portrait and figure painter active during the 1950s-1960s Oils on artists ...
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1950s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Huge French Modernist Figurative Portrait, Original Oil Painting Signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Lost, Abstract Portrait, Original Oil Painting, Signed By French artist Elisabeth Dujarric, b.1930-2005 Signed by the artist on the lower left hand corner Oil painting on canvas, framed Canvas size: 60 x 38 inches Elisabeth Dujarric de la Rivière...
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1970s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Oil

CARLOS CARNERO (1922-1980) ORIGINAL DRAWING BY FERNAND LEGER STUDIO WORKER
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Landscape" by Carlos Carnero (Uruguay/ French 1922-1980) Pen and pencil on paper, unframed paper: 16.75 x 5.75 inches provenance: the artists estate, Paris Fine original French drawing by the important and fascinating painter, Carlos Carnero (1922-1980). The painting has excellent provenance, having come from the artists estate sale in Paris. The artists close connection to one of the 20th centuries most important artists, Fernand Leger is of important significance, with his own work being widely collected and appreciated. The artist: Carlos Carnero (1922-1980), a native of Montevideo, emigrates to Paris and joins Fernand Léger's studio workshop at the end of the 1940s. Located on the Boulevard de Clichy, the workshop-school has some seventy-five students. At the end of his life, Léger elaborates a protest against Cubism advocates the return to the human figure. The head of the workshop, Nadia Khodasievich, brilliant painter, first pupil of Malevich, then of Leger in the mid-1920s, became the assistant thenthe mistress of this one and the wife in 1952. In the workshop, Carlos Carnero, soon nicknamed "Carlos" is noted for his talent and involvement. In addition to art education, the couple Léger entrusts the task of the secretariat of the workshop: movements of the stocks, inventory paintings, material organization of exhibitions. After the death of Léger in 1955, Carlos becomes very close to Nadia, rigorous in the construction of the posterity of the master. With his new companion Georges Bauquier, they found, on their own funds, the museum Fernand Léger de Biot - Carnero gives his assistance. Carnero's style is very close to that of his master, filled with joy and colorful dynamism. At the beginning of the 50's, he tried the cubisante figuration of the portraits of Picasso then adopts the abstract balances between lines, shapes and colors of Léger. Some dates: Classical studies in Montevideo (Uruguay). 1941 to 1946 School of Fine Arts, architecture section (Montevideo). 1947 Travel grant (Italy, Spain, France). 1948 Painting workshop at André Lhote workshop. 1949 Entered the Académie Fernand Léger, first student, then 1949 to 1955 Assistant-collaborator of Fernand Léger. 1955 to 1970 Collaborator of Nadia Khodasievitch and Georges Bauquier. Exhibitions: 1950 Galerie Jeanne Bucher, Paris, Atelier Fernand Léger, Exposition collective, juillet 1950. 1951 Académie des Beaux-Arts, Paris, Atelier Fernand Léger, exposition annuelle, décembre 1951. 1953 Salon des Artistes indépendants, Paris. 1953-1954 Galerie Gentilhommière, Paris, Groupe 53. 1957-1958 Première Biennale de la “Jeune Peinture”, musée des Arts décoratifs, Paris, mai-juin 1957, Francfort, Montréal, 1958. 1959 “École de Paris” à Vienne, Linz, Gratz. Galerie de France, “Cinq peintres – Un sculpteur”. 1960 Galerie Création à Roubaix. Exposition personnelle. 1961 Galerie Pierre Weiller à Paris. Exposition personnelle. Salon des Réalités nouvelles. Palais des Beaux-Arts de Bruxelles. Exposition personnelle, mai 1961. 1962 Musée des Arts décoratifs, Paris, “Antagonismes 2 - L’objet”, juillet-octobre 1962. Galerie Pierre Weiller, Paris, “Poèmes Peints”, mars-avril 1962. Exposition personnelle. Musée d’Art moderne de la Ville de Paris : “L’art latino-américain à Paris”. 1962-1963 Exposition de peinture contemporaine, Communauté européenne, Prix Marzotto. Italie, Allemagne, Belgique, France. Exposition des Artistes latino-américains, Musée d’Art moderne de la Ville de Paris. “Expressions Nouvelles”, Antibes. 1962 à 1965 Salon “Comparaisons”. L’Oeil de Boeuf, Galerie 7...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Pen, Pencil

African Girl
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issue by The Galley) The colorful and flamboyant painting...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

Natural Rustic Horse Oil Painting on Canvas, Equestrian Art 72 W X 48" H, Rolled
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Rustic Horse Oil Painting on Canvas, Equestrian Art 72 W X 48" H, Rolled Artist Irena Orlov. Signed Certificate for authenticity.
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2010s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Oil

CARLOS CARNERO (1922-1980) ORIGINAL DRAWING BY FERNAND LEGER STUDIO WORKER
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Portrait" by Carlos Carnero (Uruguay/ French 1922-1980) Pencil on thin paper, unframed paper: 10.5 x 8.25 inches provenance: the artists estate, Pari...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Pencil

20th Century Original French Signed Expressionist Oil Painting - Abstract Face
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Original oil painting by P. Valetti (French, second half 20th century) signed and dated 91' oil on canvas, unframed size: 32 x 23.5 inches condition: very good provenance: from the a...
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20th Century Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

20th Century Original Expressionist Oil Painting Quirky Abstract Face
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Original oil painting by P. Valetti (French, second half 20th century) oil on canvas, unframed size: 26 x 19.5 inches condition: very good provenance: from the artists estate, France...
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20th Century Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Hey Sinatra" Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Portrait of Iconic Frank Sinatra
Located in New York, NY
This painting is from the artist's Hollywood abstract series, where she instills the character on the lower half of the composition and depicts abstract colors and movements around t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Abstract Portrait, Dark Colours, Picasso Style, Original Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Portrait, Dark Colours, Picasso Style, Original Oil Painting By French artist Beatrice Werlie, early 21st Century Oil painting on canvas, unframed Canvas size: 21.5 x 18 inc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Oil

"Study at Jan and John's" (2025) Original Abstract Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Ron Hicks' (US based) "Study at Jan and John's" (2025) is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a lightly abstracted portrait of a woman against a pale white background. T...
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2010s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

One-Of-A-Kind painting on canvas "Crash Kennedy" by Serg Graff, Gold Frame, COA
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is a rare, unique original acrylic and oil painting on canvas by contemporary visionary artist Serg Graff, titled "Crash Kennedy." Executed in a naïve primitivism style, this bo...
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2010s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic

'Sleep' Huge French Abstract Portrait, Original Oil Painting Signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sleep, Huge French Abstract Portrait, Original Oil Painting Signed By French artist Elisabeth Dujarric, b.1930-2005 Dated '1962' verso Oil painting on canvas, unframed Canvas size: 43.5 x 18 inches Elisabeth Dujarric de la Rivière...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Oil

French Abstract Portrait Two Paintings in One Picasso Style Signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Portrait, Two Paintings in one, Picasso Style, Original Oil Painting, Signed By French artist, Beatrice Werlie, 20th Century Signed by the artist on the lower right hand cor...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Contemporary figurative portrait oil painting of a blond woman on canvas
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This artwork "Red lipstick with orange dress" a vibrant, expressive portrait of a woman rendered in bold, sweeping brushstrokes. This piece makes part of the artworks dedicated to...
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2010s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait study by mid 20th Century British artist George Fullard
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
George Fullard ARA (British, 1923 – 1973) Portrait study Mixed media on paper Signed and dated ‘Fullard / Feb 56’ (lower right) 18.1/4 x 14.1/4 in. (46.4 x 36.3 cm.) After serving i...
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20th Century Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Paper

Contemporary large figurative painting of women on paper "Invisible thread"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
“Invisible Thread” is a contemporary figurative–abstract painting by French artist Natalya Mougenot, part of her ongoing series dedicated to women, emotional connection, and the unse...
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2010s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Koordinator - Oil on Canvas by Bernhard Gillesen - 1976
Located in Roma, IT
Koordinator is an artwork realized by Bernhard Gillesen (Düsseldorf 1952 - Trevi 2023) in 1976. Oil on Canvas cm. 120x100 cm. Hand signed, dated and titled on rear. Good condition...
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1970s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1950's Mid Century modern oil portrait of a nude woman a bed
Located in Woodbury, CT
Well painted 1950's mid-century modern English portrait of a nude woman laying on a bed. The artist was a portrait and figure painter active during the 1950s-1960s Oils on artists ...
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1950s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

“Rough Seas”
Located in Southampton, NY
Early original oil on canvas painting of sailboats in stormy seas by the American artist, Nahum Tschacbasov. Artist signed lower right and dated 1945. Condition is very good. Prese...
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1940s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Practice On Me" (Contemporary, Sensual, Feminine, Women, Figure Painting, Wood)
Located in Paris, IDF
"PRACTICE ON ME" 2025 Paris, France “Practice on Me” is a study of intimacy and surrender, a reflection on the vulnerability that exists between devotion and desire. Two figures, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Wood, Oil, Acrylic

Contemporary large figurative painting of women on paper "Bound in grace"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
“Bound in Grace” is a contemporary figurative–abstract painting by French artist Natalya Mougenot, part of her ongoing series dedicated to women, solidarity, emotional connection, an...
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2010s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Edward Marecek “Demeter and Persephone” 1960s Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Demeter and Persephone is a captivating 1960s original oil painting by renowned Denver modernist Edward Marecek (1919–2004). Inspired by Greek mythology, the composition portrays Dem...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Contemporary abstract expressionist woman's portrait on paper "In love we live"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary abstract expressionist woman’s portrait was created by French artist Natalya Mougenot. In this painting, she doesn't merely depict a woman’s face with its contempla...
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2010s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Untitled
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Oksana Domnytska "Untitled"
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2010s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Rembrandt Woman", acrylic painting, portrait, abstract, cubism, classic pose
Located in Toronto, Ontario
"Rembrandt Woman" is an intriguing painting, a woman in classic Dutch master portrait pose with a hand modestly holding her secrets dear, yet por...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Sophie
Located in New York, NY
Sophie is an expressive and highly individualistic Post Impressionist work reminiscent of Chaim Soutine. Cottavoz isn known and celebrated for using incredibly thick paint that is a...
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1960s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Abstract portrait paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract portrait 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 portrait 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, red, orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Beatrice Werlie, Carlos Carnero, Masri Hayssam, and Addison Jones. 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 Abstract portrait paintings, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available. Prices for portrait 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 $22 and tops out at $570,000, while the average work sells for $1,960.

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