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
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...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Satin Paper
Flowers 11
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this floral scene, I merged the raw expressiveness of acrylic with the nuanced subtlety of oil to breathe life into each stroke. My approach mixes expressionism's passion...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
Burgundy peonies, blue flowers in a vase.Candles and antique table.
Located in Zofingen, AG
A gorgeous, luxurious lovely summer bouquet of flowers in a blue vase. Blue wildflowers of forget-me-nots grow at my mother's cottage. White flowers appeared in the forest, delicate....
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Lacquer, Oil
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...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid 20th Century French Oil Interior Room Scene Wood Burner Stove, signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, mid 20th century, signed
Title: Interior Scene with wood burner stove.
Medium: signed oil painting on board, framed.
Si...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
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...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Satin Paper, Oil Pastel
The Shadows Draw Longer, Expressionist Style Landscape Painting, Original Art
By Adele Riley
Located in Deddington, GB
Adele Riley is a British contemporary land and seascape artist working primarily in acrylic and acrylic inks. Her artistic process usually begins with a loose idea of what she wants ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
Sweet dessert
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my painting, I've captured the simple yet profound beauty of a watermelon slice, a natural dessert whose vivid reds radiate against the stark white background. Through my brushstr...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
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 Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Bouquet of flowers on a doily
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
This captivating still life features an understated ceramic vase, set on a delicate doily, housing a bouquet of vibrant flowers. The yellow, white and red flowers stan...
Category
1920s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fresh Flowers, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Flowers in different colors, shapes, and sizes unfurl from a brown vase. Artist Robert Hofherr draws inspiration from the works of Fauvist master Raoul Dufy. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
MY SUNFLOWERS
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this vibrant piece, I imbued each stroke with the warmth and energy of the sun. The rich textures formed by oil pastel and colored pencil blur the lines between pop art's...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Satin Paper
Sunflower
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil on canvas, I've poured my soul into capturing the vibrant essence of life. With bold strokes and vivid hues, I've embraced expressionism and realism to evoke a sense of w...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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,...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bouquet of mimosa
Located in Zofingen, AG
"In this exuberant expression of life, I've captured the vibrant essence of spring. My brushstrokes dance across the canvas, conveying the delicate yet robust nature of the blooms. T...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
"Westside Cafe" - Colorful Expressionist Sunlit Cafe Scene Acrylic Painting
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...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
Raventos Abstract Music Sheet Music original expressionist acrylic
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
RAVENTÓS Mª Assumpció – (San Sadurní d’Anoia, Barcelona 1930)..
s original expressionist acrylic painting
Raventos trained at the elite Sant Jordi School of Fine Arts in Barcelona....
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
Bouquet with roses
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured the essence of beauty and vitality with each stroke, embracing the vintage charm of impressionism and the emotional intensity of expressionism. Th...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Paul Manes - Untitled Sunflower, Painting 2021
By Paul Manes
Located in Stamford, CT
Untitled Sunflower
Oil On Canvas
60" x 66"
Paul Manes was born May 4, 1948, in Austin, Texas. He began his professional career in New York City in the early 1980s. His art has bee...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
Flowers in a Vase, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A variety of flowers spring from a white vase, their shapes and orientations creating a lively sense of movement. The background accentuates the freshness of th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
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...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
In Kingdom of roses
Located in Zofingen, AG
With each brushstroke, I sought to capture the vivacity and resilience of nature's beauty. This piece is a symphony of emotion, where the vibrancy of the roses against the tranquil b...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Easter mood
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I poured my soul into capturing the tenderness of spring. The delicate blossoms, bathed in soft light, symbolize renewal and hope. I chose a harmonious symphony...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pink flowers
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this whirlwind of vibrant strokes and passionate hues, I've imbued my soul into the canvas, portraying blossoms that dance with life's exuberance. The petals, rich in texture, see...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
In Kingdom of gerbera
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my creation, I've poured my passion into every brushstroke, capturing the essence of gerbera blooms that stand tall, symbolizing resilience and beauty. Rendered in oils, these flo...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,649 Sale Price
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Expressionist French Israeli Modern Oil Painting Chelsea Hotel, George Chemeche
Located in Surfside, FL
This is a bright, colorful modernist oil painting of a vase of Flowers
A great floral work.
George Chemeche was born in Basra, Iraq in 1934 He emigrated to Israel and studied at th...
Category
1960s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Mint tea
Located in Zofingen, AG
Mint tea. A sprig of mint, evening tea, peace and solitude.
This painting was inspired by the flickering evening lights of the city.
Which dissolved in the serene bliss of the sea an...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
White tulips on a pink background. Morning, spring
Located in Zofingen, AG
White tulips on a pink background. Morning, spring. The painting is in a modern interior, the baguette is perfectly matched. Gentle morning lighting. Gorgeous beautiful white flowers...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Lacquer, Oil
$462 Sale Price
40% Off
Рicturesque pomegranate
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this passionate dance of colors, I've captured the vibrant essence of life itself through the allegory of pomegranates. Oil paint weaves a textural symphony, blending realism with...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lilac still-life
Located in Zofingen, AG
"I've woven tranquility and vibrancy into this oil painting, where delicate lilacs bloom with an impressionistic touch. It captures a moment of serene beauty, with soft textures and ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,225 Sale Price
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"Dark Cup on Grey" (2019) By Jon Doran, Original Oil painting
By Jon Doran
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 ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Gentle roses
Located in Zofingen, AG
Crafted with emotive brushstrokes, this oil painting is a fusion of expressionism and impressionism, where realism meets fine art. I poured my soul into capturing not just the delica...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,375 Sale Price
20% Off
Hortensias
Located in Zofingen, AG
"In this vivid oil painting, I captured the ethereal beauty of blossoming flowers, channeling a blend of impressionistic and expressionistic styles. The play of light and shadow brea...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,225 Sale Price
20% Off
Swirling bouquet of Flowers
By Paul Mathey
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Molded frame in gilded wood
Dimensions with frame : 69.5 x 61.5 x 7 cm
This artistic work stands out for its boldness and striking texture. The painting features a co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Return from the hunt for the blue vase
Located in Genève, GE
Dimension with frame :92.3 x 60.5 x 2.5 cm
This captivating work presents a striking still life in which game hangs upside down, evoking a scene after the hunt. The detailed plumage,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Roses
Located in Zofingen, AG
"In this oil painting, I sought to capture the soft elegance of roses – symbols of love and grace. Blending expressionism with touches of realism, the piece exudes a gentle strength. The brushwork weaves a dance of light and shadow, inviting contemplation. It's a tender expression, meant to bring a serene, yet emotive energy into any space it graces.
Italian canvas...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,223 Sale Price
20% Off
Herbert Parrish "After The Rain" Floral Still Life
Located in San Francisco, CA
Herbert Parrish "After The Rain" floral still life painting of marigolds
Oil on masonite
11" x 14" unframed, 21" x 24" framed
Category
20th Century Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Masonite
Raventos Trumpet Violin Red Black original expressionist mixed media
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Raventos. trumpet. violin .score. red. black
Fiddle music sheet" original expressionist mixed media painting
RAVENTÓS Mª Assumpció – (San Sadurní d’Anoia, Barcelona 1930).
Raventos ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Still life with Oranges and Owls, Oil On Canvas, Floral, Interior, Still life
Located in Deddington, GB
Still Life with Oranges and Owls is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley. Painted in the Artist's Gloucestershire Studio this miniature painting shows a still life of a selection of objects arranged by the Artist. Twos stone owls sit atop a stack of books, with two small oranges and a pear. A small jug of flowers slightly obscures the window. We can see out into the garden, where there are texturally painted trunks...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Torch Lily" (2025), Original Impressionist Floral Still-Life Oil Painting
By Jill Soukup
Located in Denver, CO
Jill Soukup's "Torch Lily" (2025) is an original, handmade oil painting on canvas that depicts a colorful expressionist close up of a Torch Lily flower, painted at the '25 Gallery 12...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Expressionist Judaica Havdalah Oil Painting Jewish American Modernist Ben Zion
Located in Surfside, FL
Oil Painting of still life Havdalah scene with braided candle, spice tower box and kiddush cup.
Born in 1897, Ben-Zion Weinman celebrated his European Jewish heritage in his visual ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Eternal Spring
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The combination of color and impressionistic brushwork and the harmony between the various elements in the painting creates a mesmerizing dance of nature, where every element is thou...
Category
1990s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rose in hand 50X70 oil
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I sought to capture the fragile beauty of a moment. Through the soft, nuanced shades and the tender way the petals rest in the hand, I intended to evoke a sense...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Elisabeth Spalding 1938 Floral Still Life “From Carla’s Garden”
Located in Denver, CO
“From Carla’s Garden – Just Before Frost” is an original vintage painting by American artist Elisabeth Spalding, created in 1938 at the height of her career as a prominent Colorado m...
Category
1930s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tulips. Oil on cardboard, 50, 5x40 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Tulips. Oil on cardboard, 50,5x40 cm
Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001)
Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the St...
Category
1990s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
$1,565 Sale Price
20% Off
Guitarist
Located in Barcelona, BARCELONA
the painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1960s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cows in the Cotswolds, Autumn, Original painting, Landscape, Nature, Tree
Located in Deddington, GB
Oil painting painted en plein air on an Autumn day in the Cotswolds. The painting shows a view of cows grazing in a field in front of bright autumn trees. The painting is displayed i...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Interior with fruit . Colorful Expressionist Still-life Oil painting
Located in Segovia, ES
Interior with fruit (Interior con frutas). Expressionist Colorful Oil on wood panel Still life with view in the background,
Author: Aracely Alarcón.
Me...
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
$5,028 Sale Price
20% Off
'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...
Category
1950s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Expressionist Still Life with Plant and Fruit by Philadelphia Artist
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Red, Orange, Green with Plant" is a still life painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon from 1970. The 30.5" x 39" oil on board features a table top still ...
Category
1970s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Pilgrim’s Way from Holy Island
Located in Deddington, GB
original
oil on canvas
Image size: H:104 cm x W:104 cm
Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:104 cm x W:104 cm x D:4cm
Sold Unframed
Please note that insitu images are purely an ind...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still Life with Jug, Oil Paint On Canvas, Interior, Still Life
Located in Deddington, GB
Still life with Jug is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley. Painted in her Gloucestershire Studio this painting depicts a little rectangular jug, a maquette of an acrobat on their head and a bowl of fruit. Items selected by the Artists to make this quirky still life...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
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 ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
A Rose for My Faithful Fiend, Collage on Medal , 11 x 11, Blotter, Custom Frame
By Inez Storer
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...
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Metal
Expressive flower still life
Located in Berlin, DE
Oil on canvas
67,5 x52 cm
attribute Hedwig Hausmann-Hoppe was a German painter (born June 29, 1865 in Gumbinnen; died after 1922) specializing in still life, flower, and landscape p...
Category
1890s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
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.