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Expressionist Still-life 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
Contemporary Naïve Style Original Mini Still Life Oil Painting - Tea Set
Located in Bristol, GB
TEA SET Size: 33.5 x 33.5 cm (including frame) Oil on canvas An elegant and gentle contemporary still life composition painted in a naïve style, executed in oil onto board. The com...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mid-Century French Expressionist Oil, 'Anniversary Flowers and Champagne'.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Mid Century Expressionist oil on canvas tablescape of flowers and Champagne. This wonderfully energetic painting straddles the line between impressionism and expressionism. The form...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Acrylic, Oil, Canvas

Fantasy with Flowers 12
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)   paper 54x40cm  On the paper acrylic, oil pastel, felt-tip pen, ink, gold leaf, pencils, silver,mixed media. Flowers are a smile of ...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Still Life with Fruits and Vegetables
Located in Sheffield, MA
Constantin Terechkovitch Russian/French 1902-1978 Still Life with Fruits and Vegetables Oil on Canvas 25 by 31 in, w/ frame 34 ⅜ by 40 ¾ in Signed lower left Constantin Terechkovit...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Fantasy with Flowers 11
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)   paper 59x42cm  On the paper acrylic, oil pastel, felt-tip pen, ink, gold leaf, pencils, silver,mixed media. Flowers are a smile of ...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Vintage Mid Century Modern Original Still Life Oil Painting - Teapot and Fruits
Located in Bristol, GB
TEAPOT AND FRUITS Size: 39 x 49 cm (including frame) Oil on board A charming mid-century still life painting that celebrates the beauty of everyday objects through colour and form, ...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Board

"Morning Sky" By Sandra Pratt (2024), Original Midwestern Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Morning Sky" is a beautiful original oil painting, created on linen panel by American artist Sandra Pratt. Depicting snow-capped mountains covered in blue ice looming over the villa...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Board

Fantasy with Flowers 7
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)   paper 54x40cm  On the paper acrylic, oil pastel, felt-tip pen, ink, gold leaf, pencils, silver,mixed media. Flowers are a smile of ...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Water lilies 6.
Located in Zofingen, AG
Water lilies 6. Bright, expressive composition: white, pink flowers on an abstract background, created with a brush and spatula. The picture is filled with positive, solar energy. Pa...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Acrylic

Cherries
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this oil painting, I wanted to convey the lush vibrancy and intimate simplicity of nature through the lens of expressionism mixed with realism. I chose cherries as the su...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Cherry Blossom Season, Still-Life Oil Painting, 2021
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary: I planted a cherry tree to remind me of the one I had outside my window as a child. It was a Japanese Keanza and very beautiful. About the artist: Lynne's work ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fantasy with Flowers 13
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)   paper 59x42cm  On the paper acrylic, oil pastel, felt-tip pen, ink, gold leaf, pencils, silver,mixed media. Flowers are a smile of ...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Still-Life Blue Tones Oil on Canvas by Edward Sotello
Located in Pasadena, CA
With this oil painting realized by the Californian artist Edward Sotello, we can clearly see on the right a glass, a vase, and some flowers placed on a table. On the left, a possible...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Westside Cafe" by M. Petersen - Colorful Expressionist Sunlit Cafe Scene
Located in Carmel, CA
Maura Petersen (American, born 1956) "Westside Cafe" 2025 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right of the painting. In "Westside Cafe", Maura Peterse...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

"Wildflowers 2" (2025), Original Floral Landscape and Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Wildflowers 2" is a beautiful original impasto oil painting, created on linen panel by American artist Sandra Pratt. Born 1978, Sandra Pratt is an American painter who anchors her ...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Board

"The Lumberjacks" Pierre Ambrogiani (France, 1905-1985) circa 1950s
Located in SANTA FE, NM
"The Lumberjacks" Pierre Ambrogiani (France, 1905-1985) Oil on canvas Circa 1950's  27 x 22 1/2 (frame) inches The bright and balanced palette of this magnificent painting does noth...
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1950s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Delicate peonies
Located in Zofingen, AG
Capturing the essence of nature's softness, I imbued every brushstroke with life, crafting a serene explosion of petals against a tranquil backdrop. Each creamy swirl of oil is a ten...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Expressionist School of Paris Oil Painting Still Life with Pear and Flowers
Located in Surfside, FL
Michel de Gallard (1921-2007) was a French painter. He is considered a member of the School of Paris and La Ruche and is associated with French artists Andre Minaux, Bernard Buffet ...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Feline surrealism 70X50 oil
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my painting, I've embraced the whimsical charm of naive art while infusing it with surreal and symbolic elements. Using oil paints, I've brought two feline figures to life against...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Flowers of Happiness
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vibrant fusion of expressionism, impressionism, and pop art, I've layered oil pastels and colored pencils to capture the essence of joy. My strokes are deliberate, alive with...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Satin Paper

Heavenly Irises
Located in Zofingen, AG
FLOWERS (Large Format Thick Paper) Art - Work on Paper In this artwork, I've infused vibrant expressions, using acrylic and oil pastel, capturing the ethereal beauty of irises as the...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic, Satin Paper

Peony impromptu
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured the transient beauty of blossoms, conveying a blend of vitality and tenderness. My brushstrokes reflect the impressionism's play with light and ex...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Village Alley II" By Sandra Pratt (2023), Original Cityscape Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Village Alley II" is a beautiful original oil painting, created on linen panel by American artist Sandra Pratt, which depicts a small Spanish village walkway. Born 1978, Sandra Pra...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Board

ZINNIAS, IN GREEN GLASS JAR, 10.3.16
Located in New York, NY
Colored Pencil on Museum Board Signed and Dated; Impressed with artist's stamp lower right Archivally framed with black float mount and bleached maple surround.
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Board, Color Pencil

A Rose for My Faithful Fiend, Collage on Medal , 11 x 11, Blotter, Custom Frame
Located in Houston, TX
A Rose for A Friend by Inez Storer is oil on medal with mixed media. It is 11 x 11 and mounted on a wooden display box so there i s no need for a fr...
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Early 2000s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Metal

'Still Life of Flowers', Hungarian Academy of Fine Arts, Budapest
By Bordas Ferenc
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Oil still-life of a bouquet of ocher, rose, cobalt, lavender, and ivory wildflowers, informally arranged in a goblet against a background of rust and periwinkle. Signed lower right...
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1950s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fantasy with Flowers 10
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)   paper 59x42cm  On the paper acrylic, oil pastel, felt-tip pen, ink, gold leaf, pencils, silver,mixed media. Flowers are a smile of ...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Fantasy with Flowers 9
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)   paper 59x42cm  On the paper acrylic, oil pastel, felt-tip pen, ink, gold leaf, pencils, silver,mixed media. Flowers are a smile of ...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

IRISES 2
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've woven a tapestry of emotions using acrylic and oil, bridging realism with vibrant expressionism and impressionism's soft touch. Capturing the serene yet lively...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic, Canvas

Potted Flowers
Located in London, GB
'Potted Flowers', oil on canvas, by Charles Kvapil (1933). Potted red geraniums symbolise happiness, good health, good wishes, and friendship. They are ...
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1930s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Potted Flowers
Potted Flowers
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Fantasy with Flowers 6
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)   paper 59x42cm  On the paper acrylic, oil pastel, felt-tip pen, ink, gold leaf, pencils, silver,mixed media. Flowers are a smile of ...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Fantasy with Flowers 5
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)   paper 54x40cm  On the paper acrylic, oil pastel, felt-tip pen, ink, gold leaf, pencils, silver,mixed media. Flowers are a smile of ...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Inspired by Monet "Flowers in a vase"
Located in Zofingen, AG
In painting this piece, I poured my admiration for the dance between light and color onto the canvas, capturing the ephemeral beauty of flora. Each stroke is imbued with the energy o...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fantasy with Flowers 4
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)   paper 59x42cm  On the paper acrylic, oil pastel, felt-tip pen, ink, gold leaf, pencils, silver,mixed media. Flowers are a smile of ...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Acrylic, Oil Pastel, Archival Paper

"Evening city over the sea bay. The triptych. An atmospheric seascape in blue."
Located in Zofingen, AG
Evening city over the sea bay. The triptych. An atmospheric seascape in blue. The central painting has a size of 40x40cm. The left part of the triptych has a size of 30x40cm. The r...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Lacquer, Oil, Acrylic

Bouquet of white peonies
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured the soft, ethereal beauty of white peonies, illuminated by a tender joy. I aimed to blend impressionistic spontaneity with delicate realism, each ...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Naturamorta con fiori " cm. 70 x 52 Olio su tavola di legno 1970 ca
Located in Torino, IT
natura morta con bellissima cornice in legno Enzo FARAONI (S. Stefano Magra, La Spezia, 1920/2017) Enzo Faraoni is a great painter and engraver from Florence; he expresses the poe...
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1970s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Wood, Oil

Red on Red
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I drew inspiration from a surge of emotions and aimed to channel the vividness of life's passions. Utilizing acrylics, oil pastels, and colored pencils, I ble...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Acrylic, Satin Paper, Oil Pastel

Strawberries
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I attempted to capture the vivid textures and luminous vibrancy of strawberries. Using a blend of expressionism and impressionism, I focused on the interplay of...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Strawberries 30X21
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've endeavored to capture the lush vibrancy of strawberries using bold, expressive strokes that echo the chiaroscuro techniques of realism yet blend the vivid, atm...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Blue Tulips
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vibrant piece, I passionately layer acrylics, oil pastels, and colored pencils to capture the dynamic essence of nature's rebirth through tulips. My brush strokes breathe lif...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Acrylic, Satin Paper, Oil Pastel

Bouquet of fluttering butterfly
Located in Zofingen, AG
Bouquet of fluttering butterfly These Oxalis houseplants flutter their wings like butterflies. A flower has grown in my house. In this painting, I sought to capture the ephemeral be...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Flowers
Located in Genève, GE
Work on wood Salmon wood frame Dimensions with frame : 56 x 41 x 1.7 cm This work of art, dominated by swirls of vibrant, bold colors, embodies a feeling...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Still Life with Flowers
Located in London, GB
HENRI HAYDEN 1883-1970 Warsaw 1883-1970 Paris (Polish/French) Title: Still Life with Flowers Technique: Original Signed Oil Painting on Canvas size: 3...
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1960s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Sunny Oranges, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Reimagining a simple still life with oranges, this composition replaces traditional perspective with a more abstract structure. Grids and flat surfaces allow si...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Acrylic

Impromptu with a morning rose
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this piece, I poured my soul into every brushstroke, aiming to evoke the delicate interplay of light and shadow. The gentle blossoms whisper of early morning tranquility,...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Dark Cup on Grey" (2019) By Jon Doran, Original Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Jon Doran's (UK based) "Dark Cup on Grey" was painting in 2019 and it depicts a grey cup with an abstracted background. Artist statement: "I am interested ...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Still-life with bouquet of roses
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've intertwined the raw passion of expressionism with the delicate touch of impressionism and the grounded nature of realism. Through the strokes of my oil paints, I'...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Still-life with lilac
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've poured my soul into capturing the delicate interplay of light and shadow, the vibrant texture of the lilacs. Each brushstroke carries my intense admiration for na...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Green apples on the table" Oil on wood cm. 63 x 25 1970
Located in Torino, IT
Still life, Apples, Green, Enzo FARAONI (S. Stefano Magra, La Spezia, 1920/2017) Enzo Faraoni is a great painter and engraver from Florence; he expresses the poetic everyday life o...
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1970s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Expressionism, Extergem, Sea, Palms, Cote D'Azur, 1921, Summer Coast Scene
Located in Greven, DE
Painting of a Beach Promenade, with Palm Trees, perhaps the City of Nice nearby. The painting is signed and dated 1921. The artist Guido Van Extergem is o...
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20th Century Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Plywood, Oil

Delicate still-life
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I sought to capture the fleeting beauty of life, symbolized through the delicate blossoms of roses. The strokes convey passion and the ephemeral nature of beaut...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Evening in purple." Original Oil Painting by Liliya Volskaya
Located in Zofingen, AG
The paintings are drawn with oil on the hardboard (back side made of the double cardboard). Evening in purple. This dream scene uses hues of purple, pink, blue, and blue. A gorgeous...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Lacquer, Oil

Bunch of grapes
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the lush essence of life. Each grape, rich and vibrant, symbolizes abundance and prosperity. Brushstrokes balance fine art wi...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Avocado
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this piece, I aimed to evoke the essence of nature's perfection through the vibrant simplicity of an avocado. The contrasting tones and the textured brushstrokes in oil s...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Bouquet of Irises
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I delved into emotions of tranquility and rejuvenation, using oil to blend the serene blues and soft yellows. My brushstrokes, rooted in expressionism and imp...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Impromptu with a green apple
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I embraced the vibrancy of life juxtaposed with moments of serene contemplation. The lush, textured strokes capture the ephemeral beauty of the flowers, which...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Roses in a vase
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this passionate oil painting, I've blended expressionism with hints of impressionism to capture the ethereal beauty of roses in a vase. The vintage aura evokes a sense of timeless...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Irises Still Life
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured the delicate interplay of light and color through a tender arrangement of irises. My artistic expression melds impressionism with realism, allowin...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Golden bouquet
Located in Zofingen, AG
Imbued with the warmth of a sun-kissed day, my brushstrokes danced across the canvas to capture the essence of vibrancy and life. It's a symphony of fiery golds and ambers—a passiona...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Expressionist still-life paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Expressionist still-life 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 still-life 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, pink, purple and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Iryna Kastsova, Bernard Harmon, Robert Hofherr, and Chico Montilla. 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 still-life paintings, so small editions measuring 1.97 inches across are also available. Prices for still-life 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 $204 and tops out at $52,000, while the average work sells for $1,862.

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