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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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Original Abstract Painting on Canvas by Serg Graff "Curly Curls" Framed, COA
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is a unique original textured acrylic painting on canvas in a fantasy abstract style by Serg Graff Titled "Curly Curls". It comes signed, dated, and...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Snow Field, signed painting Ceiba-Geigy coll w/original Poindexter Gallery label
By Hyde Solomon
Located in New York, NY
Hyde Solomon Snow Field (Poindexter Gallery), 1974 Oil on Canvas (Signed, Dated & Framed) Hand-signed by artist, "Hyde Solomon 74", upper left on the front and on the back. Poindexte...
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1970s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Auspice" (Abstract, Colorful, Textured Skull Painting on Antique Wood, 65x50cm)
Located in Paris, IDF
AUSPICE 2020 Paris, France An auspice is a ‘prophetic sign’ which the artist was inspired by. This textured, abstract piece features a lying skull, looking up to the sky...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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India Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

1970s Feminist San Francisco Abstract Expressionist Figurative (Two Sided)
By Audrey E. Gabrielson
Located in Soquel, CA
Vivid and evocative feminist abstract expressionist figurative painting of woman and the many facets of her life, represented by multiple female figures engaged in various activities throughout the chaotic and colorful abstract expressionist canvas, by Audrey E. Gabrielson (American, 1932-2018), 1976. Verso has an abstract portrait with signature. Unframed. Image size: 29.75"H x 31.50"W Audrey Gabrielson was an artist, poetess, sculptor, whom lived in San Francisco. She was born in Canada in 1932 and drew, colored, modeled in clay when very young. She studied at Reed College, Portland, studying with famous West Coast artist, Louis Bunce. in San Francisco she painted with artists Cucaro, Alexander E. Anderson, and Raymond Howell. She had shown in North Beach, Modesto, Gualuala Hotel, Sausalito, Abbey Party Rents (S.F.) and many more. She had ongoing exhibits at Alberta Art, Red Deer and Uglies, Lacombe. Her art was collected by national and international collectors such as authors C.Y. Lee (“Flower Drum Song”), Alfred Coppel (“34 East”); musical promoter, Ilka Pardinas, FLY, Los Angeles. Additionally, she worked in bronze, studying under S.F. sculptor C.B. Johnson. Her art was influenced and inspired by German Expressionists, Van Gogh, Lautrec, Picasso, Klimpt, Schiele, Tamayo, Conners, Park – and many more. Obituary: Born in Alberta, Canada, Audrey passed away at her home in San Francisco's Bernal Heights neighborhood, surrounded by loved ones. Gabrielson was an artist, poet, sculptor, photographer, muse and an integral part of the San Francisco art scene of the late 1950s to late 1970s. She was a friend and contemporary of artists such as Benny Bufano...
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1970s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Masonite

Original 1970's French Abstract Ink Painting Black and White
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist: Claude Lagouche (French 1943-2020) Claude Lagouche was born January 2, 1943 in Naves, died January 16, 2020. He quickly gained recognition for his talent and his work, exh...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Ink

Bold Abstract and Figurative Composition in Blue and red Acrylic on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold Abstract and Figurative Composition in Blue and red Acrylic on Paper Bright and colorful abstracted figural painting by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Bra...
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1980s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper

Crows On The Field - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Crows On The Field - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Oil on Canvas Compelling abstract expressionist painting "Crows on the Field" by Kristin Cohen (American, b. 1963). This p...
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1980s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Pillar of Zen #124, unique signed gouache painting Andre Zarre Gallery, 1959
Located in New York, NY
Charmion von Wiegand Pillar of Zen #124, 1959 Gouache on paper painting Hand signed, titled and dated on the front Unique Provenance: Andre Zarre Gallery, with label verso (Estate of renowned gallerist Andre Zarre, ne Andre Sowulewski) Measurements: Framed 26.5 inches vertical by 25.5 horizontal by 2 inches Artwork: 21 inches vertical by 22 inches horizontal Mid century modern, geometric, spiritual abstraction, mystical The Estate of the celebrated artist Charmion Von Wiegand has been represented exclusively by Michael Rosenfeld Gallery since 1998. From March 3 to August 13, 2023, Charmion Von Wiegand was the subject of an acclaimed retrospective at the Kunstmuseum Basel, and she has received major attention in the price, including a June, 2023 ArtNews feature entitled, "Who Was Charmion von Wiegand and Why Is She Important?". Her work was also featured in a solo presentation by Rosenfeld Gallery at the New York Art Show held at the Park Avenue Armory, which also received critical acclaim. Artists Biography - courtesy of Michael Rosenfeld Gallery: Known for her vibrant, geometric paintings that originate a deeply personal language of spiritual enlightenment expressed through a constructivist mode of abstraction, Charmion von Wiegand (1896–1983) was born in Chicago but spent much of her childhood traveling. The daughter of a journalist for Hearst, von Wiegand eventually settled in New York in 1915 to attend Barnard College and Columbia University, where she took classes at the School of Journalism while nurturing a growing interest in art history. In 1925, von Wiegand realized that she wanted to be an artist and set up a studio in Greenwich Village, teaching herself how to paint while pursuing a career as a journalist. In 1929, she secured a position in Moscow as a foreign correspondent for Hearst, the only woman at the desk at the time. In 1932, von Wiegand returned to New York and married Russian émigré Joseph Freeman, who co-founded and edited the leftist journal New Masses. Von Wiegand began writing art criticism for New Masses as well as for other publications, including New Theatre, ARTnews, and Arts Magazine. When the Abstract American Artists (AAA) held their inaugural exhibition, von Wiegand reviewed it. An early champion of abstract art, von Wiegand became close friends with AAA founder Carl Holty. In 1941, Holty introduced von Wiegand to Piet Mondrian, who would have a profound impact on her art. Fascinated by Mondrian’s artistic philosophy, von Wiegand played a key role in the introduction of his work to American audiences, translating many of the Dutch artist’s writings into English and assisting in the composition of his influential article “Toward the True Vision of Reality” (1941). Through her friendship with Mondrian, von Wiegand re-kindled her interest in Theosophy (a religion established in the late 19th century that combines aspects of Hinduism, Buddhism, occultism, and esotericism) and embarked on an extended study of neoplasticism. In her artwork, she incorporated Mondrian’s iconic grid but rejected the constraints of pure neoplasticism and embraced a wide range of influences including surrealism and German expressionism. In 1942, von Wiegand became a member of the AAA, exhibiting regularly with the group and eventually serving as its president from 1951 to 1953. In the late 1940s, sculptor and fellow AAA member Ibram Lassaw gave her a translation of The Secret of the Golden Flower: A Chinese Book of Life, which inspired von Wiegand to immerse herself in a study of Buddhist art. She began incorporating Buddhist motifs such as stupas and mandalas into her paintings, and her spiritual practice steadily intensified throughout the 1950s. In 1953, her husband gifted her a copy of the Taoist I Ching Book of Changes, a guide for divining meaning from randomly derived numbers arranged in a hexagram—a form the artist readily incorporated into her painting. Von Wiegand’s study of Theosophy also intensified over these years, bolstered by her increased access to the religion’s primary sources composed by the religion’s founders and their successors at the New York Theosophical Society’s library. Von Wiegand’s search for the sacred and transcendent ultimately led her to Tibetan Buddhism and, in 1967, von Wiegand met Khyongla Rato Rinpoche, a Gelugpa monk who had recently arrived in New York, who would mentor her spiritual study in the tradition of Mahayana Buddhism until her death. Her travels in the 1960s and 1970s took her to Tibet and India, where she had an audience with the Dalai Lama, who was living in exile in Dharamsala. Many works from these decades incorporate symbols and schematics drawn from Theosophical prismatic color charts, Chinese astrology and tantric yoga. In 1978, she was the subject of a PBS documentary titled The Circle of Charmion von Wiegand, which was scored by Philip Glass. In 1980, von Wiegand was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Letters and in 1982, the Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach (FL) organized her first retrospective exhibition. She died the following year in New York, bequeathing her estate to Khyongla Rato and the Tibet Center of New York. In 1998, Michael Rosenfeld Gallery became the sole representative of her estate and has presented her work in four solo and multiple group exhibitions. Recent notable exhibitions that have included her work are The Third Mind: American Artists Contemplate Asia (Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, NY, 2009) and Constructive Spirit: Abstract Art in South and North America (Newark Museum, NJ, 2010). In March 2023, the Kunstmuseum Basel (Switzerland) opened the first comprehensive museum retrospective of von Wiegand’s work in Europe. Von Wiegand’s work is represented in numerous museum collections including the Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy (Andover, MA); Albright-Knox Art Gallery (Buffalo, NY); Arithmeum, University of Bonn (Germany); Birmingham Museum of Art (Alabama); Blanton Museum of Art, The University of Texas at Austin; Brooklyn Museum (NY); Carnegie Museum of Art (Pittsburgh, PA); The Cleveland Museum of Art (OH); Indianapolis Museum of Art (IN); Fondazione Marguerite Arp (Locarno, Switzerland); Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (Massachusetts); The Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, NY); The Museum of Modern Art (New York, NY); Newark Museum of Art (New Jersey); Seattle Art Museum (WA); Smithsonian American Art Museum (Washington, DC); Walker Art Center (Minneapolis, MN); Weatherspoon Art Museum, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Wellin Museum of Art at Hamilton College (Clinton, NY); Whitney Museum of American Art (New York, NY); and Yale University Art Gallery (New Haven, CT). More about gallerist Andre Zarre A tribute in the New Criterion: Dispatch August 11, 2020 Andre Zarre, 1942–2020 by Dana Gordon On the late New York gallery pioneer. Art should never be aggressively explained; art should be felt. —Andre Zarre, 1977 Often, in the starlit New York cultural mecca, a longtime important figure fades away through the penumbra and dies without notice. Such was the fate of Andre Zarre, the contemporary art dealer, who passed away a few weeks ago. Andy, as he wanted friends to call him, opened his eponymous gallery in 1974 just off Madison Avenue on Sixty-ninth Street. He soon moved it to the omphalos of the art world in that era, 41 East Fifty-seventh Street, the Fuller Building. Over the years he moved to SoHo and then to Chelsea, as fashion and real estate prices pushed the art souk hither and thither. To understand his importance, all you need do is take a look at a list of artists who had solo shows at the Andre Zarre Gallery. This includes such names, from an early generation, as Sonia Delaunay, Nassos Daphnis, Sari Dienes, and Perle Fine. Among a subsequent generation are Pat Lipsky, Jay Milder, Thornton Willis, and Kes Zapkus.1 And this list does not include the many knowns and unknowns who were in his lively group shows. Zarre had a real “eye” and was a champion of abstract art from the moment he founded his gallery—even among the gathering storms of conceptual and political art, which he eschewed. He showed a good deal of figurative art as well. His galleries were always spacious and unpretentious, oriented simply to show the art. In the words of Dee Shapiro, who showed with the Zarre gallery many times, “He had a photographic memory and knew a lot about art and was always interested in the artist’s life.” Reliable biographical information on Zarre is scarce, but he said of his background that he was born in Poland in 1942 and that his parents were a diplomat and a socialite. He left home for the United States at the age of fifteen. During his decades as an art dealer in New York, Zarre did not appear to accumulate wealth, though he acquired a collection and lived on Park Avenue. “He was not personally aggressive in that way. People had to come to him,” Dee Shapiro said. He was honest in his financial dealings with artists, which not all art dealers are. For a long time while running the gallery he had a second job as a supervisor in an airline office and he kept little to no additional staff in the gallery. He supported a brother who remained in Poland. Among artists, Zarre was known to be quite ornery. After my show at his gallery in 1997, I refused to enter it for seventeen years. Then I ran into him in Chelsea and he offered me another show, an opportunity I gladly accepted, but he remained just as disagreeable. He showed the work of many women, probably more than any other gallery, save those devoted to showing only women. Collectors, curators, and writers found him mostly friendly. As Peter Reginato put it, Zarre was a “strange guy but I liked him. I think he was a dealer who was more interested in the art than in making money, but somehow he lasted forty-plus years.” Zarre is not known to have kept extensive or extant records of his gallery’s long history, though these may emerge in time. Scouring the Internet, one may compile a partial list of more than eighty artists who had solo shows at the Andre Zarre Gallery:Nancy Azara, Ellen Banks, Mary Barnes, Tony Bechara, Juan Bernal, Stephanie Bernheim, Randy Bloom, Elena Borstein, Michael Boyd, Fritz Bultman, Ed Buonagurio, Yoan Capote, Sonia Delaunay, Nassos Daphnis, Cathy Diamond, Sari Dienes, Joseph Dolinsky, Beata Drozd, Ronnie Elliot, William Fares, Perle Fine, Lynne Frehm, Ben Georgia, Mikel Glass, Dana Gordon, Juanita Guccione, Fred Gutzeit, Don Hazlitt, Amy Hill, Clinton Hill, Monroe Hodder, Budd Hopkins, Arlan Huang, Richard Hunt, Rhia Hurt, Buffie Johnson, Alexander Kaletski, Robert Kaupelis...
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1950s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Abstract Composition, oil painting by Pierre Coquet
Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR
Pierre Coquet – Abstract Composition Reference number A268 Framed with a natural oak floated frame 55 x 70 cm frame included (50 x 65 cm without frame) This work is painted with oil on a paper that is mounted on a board and placed in a made to measure wood strectcher. It is signed in the bottom right. Stamp of the signature in the bottom right Pierre was very sensitive to abstract paintings. He did a lot of abstract works melting colors and shapes in different atmosphere and style. Nevertheless he could come back to figuration and again to abstraction with no precise period of time. Abstract paintings by Pierre Coquet represent a large part of his production. The constant search for balance between shapes and colors as well as his passion for Nicolas de Staël, André Lanskoy, Alfred Mannessier… takes him on different paths from what we know of him. His way of painting is strong and thoughtful, the lines stretch out and the harmonious touches, applied with sobriety, reveal a great sense of color. Provenance : Workshop of the artist (stamped and numbered on the back) Pierre Coquet (1926-2021) is a French painter who was born in Limas near Lyon, France. He entered the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Lyon in 1942 and followed the teaching of Antoine Chartres, Henri Vielly and René Chancrin. He won a prize in 1945 and joined a movement that wanted to be outside of any school whose name ends with “ism”, (like impressionism, cubism…) between figuration and the renaissance of Abstract Art, bringing together young generations under thirty and eager not to submit to any technique. The “Sanzism” (literally without « ism ») will bring together, among others, painters: James Bansac, Roger Bravard, André Chaix, Jean Mélinand, Paul Clair, André Cottavoz, Pierre Doye, Jean Fusaro, Jacques Truphémus, André Lauran...
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1980s Abstract Paintings

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Oil

A287 - Abstract Art Painting on Canvas Original Schmidli Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swiss-born artist Marco Schmidli creates large-scale minimalist paintings reminiscent of color field studies with a contemporary edge. Placing emphasis on process, he lets the mediums naturally manifest within his artwork. “An important aspect of my artwork is the removal of my own artistic hand. Instead of controlling and demanding the paint move and act a certain way, I let the paint naturally manifest and express its pure form/ true colors/ most natural movement.” Schmidli's work is known for its sensitive surfaces and subtle textures. He has developed specialized techniques for applying and layering color, giving depth to his large-scale paintings. This 25-inch high by 18-inch wide and 2-inch deep original artwork is an abstract composition in acrylic on canvas. This artwork is wired and ready to hang. It does not require framing. It is signed on the back. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and worldwide shipping is available. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. Schmidli studied photography and fine art in Switzerland and Rome. He worked as a photographer and painter in Zurich and then in 1989 he moved to California. Schmidli has been creating large-scale artworks since. He has developed specialized techniques for applying and layering color. His artworks have been featured in the film and entertainment industry, such as fashion photography, celebrity portraits, music videos, films, editorials, and at red carpet events. Schmidli has set a new standard for large-scale contemporary abstract works in Los Angeles. His original paintings have appeared in highly respected magazine publications, such as Vogue, Flaunt, and Harper’s Bazaar. His work has also been featured in fashion spreads of iconic international brands such as Nike and Balenciaga. REPRESENTATION Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, USA CLIENT LIST ADVERTISING Acura, Aveda, Bath & Body Works, Bloomingdales, Cost Plus, Covergirl, Heather Levine, JC Penny, Loehmann's, Lord and Taylor, Macy's, Mazda, MGM Resorts International, Neiman Marcus, Noah's Bagels, Nordstrom, O.P.I., Oakley, Porsche, QVC, Saks Fifth Avenue, Silverman Group, Sketchers, Smashbox Beauty, Sprint, Stila. EDITORIAL Architectural Digest, Cosmo Girl, Cosmopolitan, Details, Elle Décor, Elle, Empire Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, ESPN, Esquire, Essence, Forbes Life, Giant, Glamour, Golf Digest, Good Housekeeping, GQ, Hearst Magazine, House Beautiful, Instyle, Ladies Home Journal, Latina Magazine, Los Angeles Magazine, Los Angeles Times, Lucky, Martha Stewart Living, Maxim, Men’s Vogue, New York Magazine, New York Times Magazine, Oprah Magazine, Parade, Parents, People, Playboy, Rolling Stone, Seventeen, Shape, Spin, Sports Illustrated, Teen People, The Hollywood Reporter, The Wall Street Journal, Town & Country, US Magazine, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Wonderland, Women’s Wear Daily FASHION Ann Taylor, Anthropologie, Banana Republic, BCBG, BEBE, Bluefly, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Chanel, Chrome Hearts, David Yurman, Delia’s, Eileen Fisher, INC, FIDM, Fredricks of Hollywood...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

20th Century French Modernist Painting Bearded Gentleman Geometric Double Sided
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait/ abstract geometric by Paul-Louis Bolot (French 1918-2003) signed original gouache painting on thick paper/ card unframed condition: very good and sound; the edges have a fe...
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20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Gouache

Antique American Framed Original Vintage Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American abstract expressionist painting. OIl on canvas. Framed. Finely painted with wonderful color palette.
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1970s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Seated Male, Mid-Century Male Nude Figurative Expressionist Drawing on Paper
Located in Beachwood, OH
Joseph Glasco (American, 1925-1996) Seated Male, 1969 Ink on paper Signed and dated lower right 25 x 19.5 inches 27.5 x 22 inches, framed Joseph Glasco was born in Paul’s Valley, Okl...
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1960s Abstract Paintings

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Ink

Paris, River Seine, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"The artwork is from my cityscapes of Paris," shares artist Suren Nersisyan. "I love the bridges of this city connecting the banks of the Seine river. The sof...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil

ABSTRACT Painting Landscapes Grey Gold Pau Escat Spanish Artist
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Mid Century Modern Boats and Bridge, Abstracted Maritime Landscape Painting
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Modern Boats and Bridge, Abstracted Maritime Landscape Painting Wonderful mid-century modern abstracted maritime seascape by listed San...
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1950s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Oil

Portrait of Young Man in Blue, French School, oil on canvas framed modern
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Man in Blue French School, circa 2000 oil painting on canvas, framed canvas: 60cm x 50cm framed: 76cm x 66cm Superb decorative French portrait of a young man, painted in blue. Wonde...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

French 20th Century Geometric Abstract with Intersecting Lines and Bold Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Geometric Abstract Composition by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924) inscribed verso and dated on back 74' oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas size: 25 x 15 inches condition: o...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Contemporary abstract floral acrylic painting on paper "Blooming floral beauty"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Blooming Floral Beauty" is a contemporary, vibrant abstract expressive painting created by French artist Natalya Mougenot. This artwork is part of her abstract series, where she exp...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Contemporary expressive floral pink roses acrylic painting of roses on paper
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This vibrant, expressive abstract floral painting, titled "Splash of Color," was created by French artist Natalya Mougenot. The piece celebrates the timeless beauty of flowers, espec...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Paper

Méditation 2, Abstract Contemporary Library, Expressionism, French, oil painting
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
About the Artist: Sophie Dumont is a renowned painter whose works are a perfect blend of figuration and abstraction. Working primarily with oil on canvas, she creates emotional and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Red Thumbprint - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Red Thumbprint - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Paper A bold abstract painting by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). This piece i...
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1980s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Pals - Two Bicycles Abstract Geometric Mixed Media Painting on Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rebecca Klundt’s "Pals" uncovers the unique beauty of original paintings, geometric abstractions, and textural mixed-media art. This 32-inch high by 25-inch wide artwork transforms reclaimed wood into a stunning assemblage finished with layers of acrylic paint, highlighting Klundt's commitment to sustainability and creative renewal. Perfect for lovers of eco-friendly art and modern textural compositions, "Pals" features a playful yet sophisticated design of figures composed of bold lines and shapes against a distressed wood-texture background. Klundt’s use of found materials and geometric patterns creates a sense of harmony and order, while the vibrant accents of orange and teal bring dynamic energy to this visually captivating piece. Key Features: > Mixed-Media Assemblage: Crafted from reclaimed wood and layered with acrylic paint, resulting in a textured, geometric composition. > Compact Statement Size: At 32 x 25 inches, this original artwork is ideal for adding a unique touch to smaller spaces or as part of a gallery wall. > Eco-Friendly Art: Made with sustainable materials, reflecting Klundt’s passion for repurposing and renewal. > Ready to Hang: Mounted on a sturdy wood panel, wired, and painted on the sides, eliminating the need for additional framing. > Authenticity Guaranteed: Signed on the back by Rebecca Klundt, with a certificate of authenticity included. About the Artist: Rebecca Klundt, a native of Salt Lake City, Utah, holds a BFA from Brigham Young University and is widely recognized for her innovative use of reclaimed materials in art. Inspired by the natural world and the process of transformation, Klundt creates abstract works that explore themes of renewal, order, and the beauty of lines. Her artistic philosophy embraces using "the unusable" and turning discarded materials into thoughtful, organized compositions. Drawing from the textures and fissures of Utah’s slick rock formations, Klundt’s works are a testament to her love of significant lines and her ability to imbue each piece with a sense of natural balance and human ingenuity. Why "Pals" Stands Out: Rebecca Klundt’s "Pals" is a perfect example of her ability to merge sustainability with contemporary art. Its playful geometric forms and eco-conscious construction make it an ideal addition for collectors seeking modern, textural art that tells a story of creativity and renewal. "Pals", a one-of-a-kind original mixed-media painting by Rebecca Klundt adds sustainable elegance to any home or office space. This unique, eco-friendly artwork celebrates the beauty of reclaimed materials and modern abstraction. Klundt's artworks have been exhibited in Utah and California and have been collected throughout the USA. REPRESENTATION Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, USA EXHIBITIONS 2022 Art and Soup Charity Expo, Salt Palace, Salt Lake City, UT 2021 Rouge Show, Sears Art Museum, St George, UT Certain Women: Reflections on a Mother in Heaven, Salt Lake City, UT 2020 Spring Salon, Springville Museum, Utah Holy Visitation: The Dawning of the Restoration, Washington, DC 2019 Religious & Spiritual Show, Springville Museum, Springville, Utah BDAC Statewide Annual, Bountiful, Utah Statewide Annual, SLC, Utah SLCC President’s Show, SLC, Utah Spring Salon, Springville Museum, Springville, Utah LDS International Art Competition, SLC Utah Certain Women Show, Anthony’s Fine Art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Wood, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Resonant Lines, South Downs, Original art, Semi Abstract Landscape Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
“Resonant Lines” is part of my Landscapes of the inner eye series of paintings which explore the memory of places that we carry in our imagination rather tha...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Varnish, Oil Crayon, Board, Gr...

Adrian Heath, British, mid 20th Century abstract in golds and browns
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Adrian Heath (British, 1920 - 1992) Golden Brown Mixed media signed ‘Heath 88’ (lower right) 73 x 54 cm. Adrian Heath (1920–1992) was a 20th-century British painter. Heath was born in Burma and attended Bryanston School in Dorset, southern England. In 1938, he studied art under Stanhope Forbes at Newlyn. In 1939 and 1945–47, he attended the Slade School of Art. He served in the RAF as a tail gunner in Lancaster bombers in World War II, but spent almost the entire war as a prisoner of war at Stalag 383. During this period he became friends with and taught fellow POW Terry Frost to paint. In 1949 and 1951, he visited St Ives, Cornwall, where he met Ben Nicholson. In the early 1950s, he was also associated with Victor Pasmore and Anthony Hill. As such he became the main link between the emerging St Ives School and British Constructivism. He was also influenced by D'Arcy Thompson. In 1953 Heath published 'Abstract Painting: its Origins and Meaning' a slim but perceptive volume appraising the development of abstraction by the early moderns. He exhibited at the Musée Carcassonne in 1948, and at the Redfern Gallery...
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20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media

Bound in Layers of Connection by G. de Seguin Figurative contemporary Painting
Located in DE
Contemporary figurative painting with lots of details and movement. Beautiful statement piece for any art collection. Combining a lot of different colors in any interiors and settin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

20th Century French Geometric Abstract Composition Oil Painting Deep Red Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition by Serge Guerin (b. 1916), French oil painting on canvas, unframed size: 20 x 26 inches provenance: private collection, Paris, France condition: overall good an...
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20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Oil

"Quadrivium 70" 2024 acrylic and collage on paper
Located in New York, NY
Peter Stephens Quadrivium 70, 2024 acrylic and collage on paper 30 x 22 in image size: 13 x 18 in (ste026)
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Drifting, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A delicate cloud gently meanders along the horizon in artist George Peebles' ethereal seascape. He displays a striking view of the majestic ocean in a rare mo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

I. Cahue. Colors. landscape original abstract acrylic paper painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
landscape original abstract acrylic paper painting. Artwork by Spanish artist ISIDRO CAHUE. Acrylic on paper Perfect state The personality of the artist is reflected in different f...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Cardboard

Histoire sans fin, Abstract Expressionist, Colorful Books, Library, Pink French
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Abstract expressionist library with colorful books. Worked in oil and with a knife, the subject ends up disappearing in favor of abstraction, the colors are soft but vibrate a lot. S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Everything and Always
Located in Nottingham, GB
Incredible modern art, created from combining laser kinetics with sound to create powerful patterns.
Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"1332 Antique White Elegance" Part3, Painting, 21st Century, Acrylic
Located in Dessau-Rosslau, Sachsen Anhalt
Artist: Roger König b. Dessau, Germany (1968) Master student of Kurt Schönburg, HWK Halle, Germany. König combines modern painting with acrylic with old techniques and in this way, h...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Clay, Acrylic

Abstract textured Painting on Canvas, Titled Gold For You", Serg Graff, COA
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is a unique original acrylic painting on canvas by visionary contemporary artist Serg Graff, titled “Gold for You”. Executed in 2022 in Boston, the pie...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Playful - Framed Layered Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Belgian artist Greet Helsen masterfully layers acrylic paint with the effervescent transparency of watercolors in her large mixed-media abstract paintings. Reminiscent of abstract ex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Quadrivium 78" 2024 acrylic and collage on paper
Located in New York, NY
Peter Stephens Quadrivium 78, 2024 acrylic and collage on paper 30 x 22 in image size:16 x 16 in (ste028)
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Party - original expressive wildlife oil painting- contemporary impasto artwork
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Bursting with energy, Party transforms the canvas into a livel...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled Seahorse Abstract Space Watercolor Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Untitled watercolor surrealist painting with a sea horse and planets. The work is done using bright warm colors and is signed by the artist in the bottom corner. The painting is not currently framed. Artist Biography: Born in the Belgian Congo in 1940, Gustave Alhadeff won his first award at the annual art show in Elisabethville, at age 13. His formal art education began with Mr. Marcel Pire (Prix de Rome). He continued his studies at the Michaelis School of Fine Art, with Mr. Van Nesche in Cape Town, South Africa from 1956 to 1957. He was awarded a scholarship from the Art Academy to continue his studies with Mr.Creytens at the "Institute National Superieur des Beaux Arts" in Anvers, Belgium. The following year he entered the class of Mr. Leon Devos...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

BLIND STUDY - Mixed media painting, cloud cover and longitudinal purple stripes
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
In this painting, we see an underpainting of clouds parting around a sunburst at dawn. The natural curvature of the clouds is interrupted by hard-edged longitudinal stripes of gradie...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Polyester, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Mesh

20th Century French Geometric Abstract Composition Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition signed by Serge Guerin (b. 1916), French oil painting on canvas, unframed size: 20 x 26 inches provenance: private collection, Paris, France condition: overall g...
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20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

By the Beach II, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Jenn painted this piece using Golden Open Acrylics, which take longer to dry and therefore allow for more blending time. Jenn uses this technique to give the painting a dreamy and hopeful essence. "I am more passionate than ever about painting peaceful, reflective art...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

"The French Mediterranean coast" (contemporary seaside landscape painting)
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This acrylic painting makes part of my series dedicated to the scenes of a summer period. I was inspired by my summer vacations spent in the department of Pyrenees-Orientales in the...
Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Paper

Complacent, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"She seemed to be perfectly content in her thoughts," shares artist Sharon Sieben. A vibrant nude sits in an expressive pose with knees pulled up to her chest...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Composition by Franz Stirnimann - Oil on canvas 60x71 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Swiss painter Artist born in 1915, says Franz Sti. Died in 1997. Work on canvas Black American box with gold borders 65 x 75,5 x 3 cm
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Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Working on Common Ground. There Is No Soil
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Humans learned to make a home. Humans learned to survive. Humans learned to applaud martyrs.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Seated Figure (Abstract Woman Collage).
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Sam Maitin (1928-2004). Seated Figure, ca. 1970. Charcoal, gouache and decorative paper collage. Measuring 15.5 x 20.5 inches; 22.75 x 27.75 inches framed. Signed lower left. Excellent condition. Period frame original to the piece in mahogany with natural wood grain on sides and 22k gold leaf gilt face. After graduating from Simon Gratz High School, Maitin won a scholarship to the Pennsylvania Museum School of Industrial Art (now the University of the Arts). A painter, printmaker, sculptor, muralist, graphic designer, political activist, and beloved teacher, Maitin headed the Visual Graphics Communication Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg School for Communication from 1965–1972 and served on the board of Woodmere Art Museum from 1995–2004. He received a number of awards, including a 1968 Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship. He created murals and other public art for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the University of Pennsylvania, Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry, the Please Touch Museum, and Hahnemann University Hospital, among others. Maitin's work is museum collections in the United States and Europe, including (but not limited to): Philadelphia Museum of Art Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Museum of Modern Art, New York Tate Gallery, London Bauersche Geisserie, Germany Oakland Museum, California Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts The Currier Gallery of Art...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Charcoal, Gouache

Abstract by Neil Nagy
By Neil Nagy
Located in Pasadena, CA
This piece is one of his rare painting which does not features women. Neil Nagy was born in 1941 in the East Los Angeles Latino community of El Sereno. He is a figurative expressionist painter who draws upon the single, powerful human form as a way to explore the humanistic, personal, and spiritual paths. Nagy's inspirations have continually evolved. He came to appreciate the culture and art of Mexico as he traveled extensively to embrace the colorful life of the people and the country and to study ancient Mayan civilizations. He is also influenced by the work of Rembrandt. Constable and Turner. Nagy received his education at San Jose State College for Industrial Design and Art and later at the Instituto Allende in San :Miguel Allende...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Colourful Modern British Round Bright Flower Bush Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporary British artist, 21st century signed oil on board, unframed size: 20 x 30 inches This came from a private collection of artworks by the artist, a few of which are signed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

“So Plant, So Animal II” (Graphic, Bold, Abstract, Neutral, Framed Painting)
Located in Paris, IDF
Bold yet delicately portrayed, "So Plant, So Animal II" is an abstract piece framed to perfection, offering a timeless neutral color palette. The central theme captures the essence o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Wood, India Ink, Acrylic

French Abstract Picasso Style Multicoloured Original Oil Painting Signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Art, Picasso Style, Multicoloured, Original Oil Painting, Signed By French artist Beatrice Werlie, early 21st Century Signed by the artist on the lower right hand corner Titled verso and dated '2004' Oil painting on canvas, unframed Canvas size: 26 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 Paintings

Materials

Oil

20th Century French Geometric Abstract Composition Oil Painting Green Turquoise
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition signed by Serge Guerin (b. 1916), French oil painting on canvas, unframed size: 26 x 20 inches provenance: private collection, Paris, France condition: overall g...
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20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Psychedelic Abstract Landscape Painting of Urban City Scene by British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Colourful Psychedelic Abstract Landscape Painting of Urban City Scene by leading British Urban Artist Angela Wakefield. This artwork is from an intense body of abstract work that fo...
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Acrylic, Mixed Media, Cotton Canvas, Paint, Cotton, Canvas

Dreams of a Cove on IOS - Blue Abstract Framed Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abstract artist Paul Kirley creates visual experiences that connect people to place as though they were dreaming. Links between reality and abstraction are created as a series of pai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Dorothy Dehner, Mid Century Modern signed abstract sculptural drawing, Framed
Located in New York, NY
Dorothy Dehner Untitled Mid Century Modern abstract sculptural drawing, 1955 Marker and graphite on paper Signed and dated by Dorothy Dehner in black felt tip pen on the front Frame ...
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1950s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Permanent Marker, Graphite

Philadelphia Market
Located in Greenville, DE
Edward L. Loper Jr. was a self-taught artist, while being strongly influenced by his father's later work. 39" x 39" Framed Signed lower right.
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Early 2000s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Landscape 128 by Jean Krille - Oil on masonite 70x50.5 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 Abstract Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Mary Didoardo "Intimate Blend" 2024 oil on wood panel
Located in New York, NY
Mary Didoardo Blue Poem , 2024 oil on wood panel 30 x 30 in (dido118AP) Artist Statement In order to make a meaningful painting I have to establish form somewhere in the swirl of ...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

French Expressionist Abstract Original Brown and Yellow Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) watercolour painting on thick card unframed: 26 x 20 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we h...
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20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Abstract Expressionist Painting by Contemporary British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Abstract Expressionist Painting by Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield. Art measures 20 x 16 inches Frame measures 26 x 22 inches This original abstract acrylic painting...
Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Abstract Landscape #240, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Bold geometric shards and planer forms float in space. Solid, angular volumes intersect and overlap with thin, translucent ones. The interplay of light and shad...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

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