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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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Antique American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Period New York Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very impressive and amazing mid 1900s abstract expressionist oil painting. Oil on canvas. No signature found. Framed.
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1940s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

THE LONG SUMMER - Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media Painting, Green, Light
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
THE LONG SUMMER captures the patterned light peering through the blinds on a late Summer's afternoon. This painting is is part of an on-going series th...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Polyester, Paper, Oil, Acrylic, Gouache, Mesh

"Danger" - Original Modernist Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
"Danger" - Original Modernist Oil Painting on Canvas Striking modernist painting by Bay Area artist Jean Hyson (American, 1928-2023). Hard edge oil on canvas depicting a black square to the left of the canvas with a lit up cinema projector. A mans face can be seen appearing in the light coming from the projector. An orange square is seen parallel to the projector, with a yellow circle inside. The number "13" can be seen in the lower right of the orange square. Purple and light blue take up the background. Signed "Hyson" lower right in black square. Titled, signed and dated "Jean Hyson" "Danger 1966" verso. Presented in a purple wooden frame. Frame: 20 1/2"H x 24 1/2"W Image: 19 3/4"H x 24"W Born in Texas, Jean Hyson (American, 1928-2023) is best known for her modernist, sharp edge, paintings. Hyson attended the Art Student League in New York with George Grosz, Yaso Kumiyoshi and William Baziotes and Beaux Artes, Paris, France from 1954-59. She was an Artist in Residence and Instructor at the California College of Arts and Crafts, Oakland from 1970-1974. Her work is held in the Oakland Art Museum, Oakland California, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara, California and the California Container Corp. of America, Chicago, Illinois. Jean Hyson and her then-husband Jacques Fabert (who typically painted under the name “Jean Faber Himbert”) were an important force within the midcentury San Francisco art scene. Her work has been featured in countless Bay Area gallery and museum exhibitions—including SFMOMA, the de Young, and the Legion of Honor—and is in numerous public and private collections. In a fantastic in-depth interview with Hilda Pertha...
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1960s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Vintage California Modern Framed Original Vintage Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American abstract expressionist painting. OIl on canvas. Framed. Signed.
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1970s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Contemporary colorful abstract acrylic painting of woman's body on paper
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This vibrant artwork of an abstract woman, "Delicate Resilience", was created by Natalya Mougenot, a French artist of Russian heritage born in Kazakhstan. It is part of a series of t...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Landscape 123 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

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Masonite, Oil

1970 Abstract Oil Painting "the Patriot" Red White Blue Assemblage Art Lou Fink
Located in Surfside, FL
Lou Fink The Patriot Oil on canvas, 1970 (mixed media with iron lock) Provenance: Collection of The Southampton Hospital Association, Southampton, New York. This abstract expressionist painting entitled "the Patriot" is done in patriotic shades of red, white and blue in a color field pattern reminiscent of Mark Rothko. It has an assemblage, collage, lock installed at its center, with great color and texture. This piece has a sculpture quality to it. Louis R. Fink (1925 - 1980) American modernist artist. He lived in Staten Island, New York. Lou Fink is known for abstract painting, collage and assemblage Education Art Students League (studied with Harry Sternberg, Louis Bosa, and John C. McPherson) Solo Exhibitions: 1955 Wagner College Studio-Gallery, Staten Island 1960-1980 Environment Gallery, N.Y., seven one-man shows 1981 Elaine Benson Gallery, Bridgehampton, N.Y., Memorial Exhibition Group Exhibitions: 1949 Art Students League (works by disabled GI Bill students) 1952-54 Art Institute of Chicago, International Exhibition of Contemporary Drawing (traveling exhibition) 1955 Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Annual Exhibition 1956 National Academy of Design, 131st Annual Exhibition 1956 Museum of Modern Art, "Recent Drawings— U.S.A." (along with Andy Warhol, Josef Albers, Louis Schanker, Larry Rivers, John Levee, Varujan Boghosian, Morris Graves and Herbert Bayer.) 1957 Staten Island Museum, Annual Spring exhibition 1959 Columbia (South Carolina) Museum, Audubon Artists exhibition 1969 Environment Gallery Louis Fink, Frank Manuela, Richard Banks, Phillip Lloyd Powell 1980 Gallery Kyoto, Japan, 1987 Elaine Benson Gallery, Bridgehampton, “Remembering” Lou Fink made Christmas card designs for Tiffany...
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1970s Abstract Paintings

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Metal

Marina Abismal, Mixed Media Painting, Blue Tones, Mediterranean Fish Patterns
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series by Enric Servera explores the relationship of humans to salt and seawater. The intention of these works is to submerge us into the sea, a sal...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor, Mixed Media

'Avon Walk no 14' c 2009 signed original mixed media painting.
Located in Frome, Somerset
'Avon Walk no 14 , ' signed original mixed media painting circa 2009. painting: 34cm x 50cm Glazed oak frame 52x 61cm. Part of a series of paintings made in Wiltshire and Somerset du...
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Early 2000s Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media

Falling stars, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Acrylic on canvas, 2015. Inspired by trails of stars as seen from a nearby planet. Item exhibited in a solo art show in Parma, Italy, 2015. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece co...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Rouge de fond oil on canvas painting
By Javier Vilato
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
### Technical Sheet: Title: Rouge de Fond Artist: Javier Vilató (1921–2000) Technique: Oil on canvas Canvas dimensions: 25.6 x 21.3 inches Framed dimensions: 26.8 x 22.4 inc...
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1970s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Winter Blue - Black and White Pollock Style Expressionist Action Wall Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marc Raphael’s "Winter Blue" is a densely layered abstract drip painting that masterfully channels the raw energy of urban rhythm and seasonal stillness. Measuring 28 x 22 inches, th...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

A Moment Together by Gaetan 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

Contemporary colorful abstract portrait of woman acrylic painting on paper
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This captivating artwork, "Woman in a Blue Dress", was created by Natalya Mougenot, a French artist of Russian heritage born in Kazakhstan. The piece offers an abstract portrayal of...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Essence creative, Abstract and geometric studio, Multicolor, Contemporary Oil
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
"Creative Essence" is an abstract artwork that captures the very essence of the creative process. Spanning a canvas of 31.5 x 31.5 inches, a burst of vibrant and bold colors intertwi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Geometric Abstract in Blue, Red, Black, and White - Acrylic on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold and balanced abstract composition by Russell Green (American, 1910-1986). Completed in Green's characteristic style, this piece has a balanced interplay of shapes and colors. Blocks of black, reds, blues, and greys create a strong background. Over the top, lines of black, red, and white outline and divide the background shapes. Signed "Russell Green" in the lower left corner. Presented in a wood frame with a double mat. Frame size: 23.5"H x 30"W Image size: 14.5"H x 22.5"W Russell Davis Green (American, 1910-1986) painter, printmaker and teacher, was born in Traer, Iowa on December 29, 1910. He studied art at Iowa State College and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Green worked in the Illinois and New York Works Progress Administration-Federal Art Projects in the 1930s and two of his woodcuts are listed in the General Services Administration’s book WPA Artwork in Non-Federal Repositories. Green was also a painter and lithographer, and he was included in the Exhibition by Artists of Chicago and Vicinity at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1934. His work was also included in exhibitions at the Philadelphia Art Alliance; Museum of Modern Art and the Grand Central Galleries in New York; and the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs, 1935. Green began his long teaching career at Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri in 1940 and eventually headed the art department. He is represented in the collections of the Baltimore Museum of Art; Art Institute of Chicago; Metropolitan Museum of Art; Newark Museum; and the St. Louis Art Museum. [After graduating from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1933, he returned to Iowa to begin teaching. In 1935, approximately the time he completed Thanksgiving, he served as a private art teacher in Sioux City. He also had a one-person exhibition of his work at the Sioux City School of Music, Dramatic Art and Dancing, which was located in the Commerce Building. The exhibition included 81 oil paintings, watercolors and prints.] Russell Green 1910 - 1986 A FINE SENSE OF BALANCE — Russell Green started attending college in small town Iowa during an era of unparalleled prosperity in the United States. Yet by the time Green graduated five years later from the Art Institute of Chicago, the Depression had brought the country to its knees economically. In those few years, ending with his Bachelor of Arts, Green had also undergone a personal transformation from a farm boy...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Composition Abstract in Blues
Located in Greenwich, CT
Germain's composition is a great example of abstract expressionism on the French front and they called the movement Lyricism. Startling blue movements mixed with myriad of other col...
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1960s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Contemporary semi-abstract nature mountains landscape oil painting on canvas
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This painting, titled "Finding Serenity in Nature," is part of the Nature series by artist Natalya Mougenot, who uniquely celebrates the beauty of the natural world through her free,...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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

Austral Waves by Frédérique Domergue - Contemporary abstract painting, sea, sky
Located in Paris, FR
Austral Waves is a unique painting by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This painting is made with oxidized zinc and bronze leaves on honeycomb aluminum panel, patina f...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Lily Pads - Original Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Lily Pads - Original Oil on Canvas Original oil painting on canvas of lily pads on a calm pond by central California coast artist Maria Pavao Hadsell (Portugal/American). The lily p...
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20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Onset of Autumn, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This piece reimagines autumn in a forest with expressive strokes and shapes, leaning toward an abstract interpretation. Bold colors convey the vibrant spirit ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Original painting on canvas, Self-Portrait. or John Kennedy Signed S. Graff, COA
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is a rare unique original acrylic/oil painting on canvas in a naive primitivism style depicting Self-Portrait. The painting has some notes on the verso: My Autoportrait (some people say I look like John Kennedy. JFK - The 35th President of the United States...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Morning Moon and Cloud Cover, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Working from memory, artist Onelio Marrero paints a full moon in the early morning hours over the salt marshes in coastal New Jersey. The silvery glow in the early morning hours reflects dreamily onto still waters. "These wetlands are profoundly affected by the tides," says Onelio. "The channels that meander throughout the marshes invite the viewer to visually follow the bends and turns." There is a timeless and mysterious quality in these natural elements and Onelio's memory of the scene is well served in the execution of this painting.


About the Artist
Onelio Marrero paints city scenes of everyday life. In an impressionistic style he captures the romanticism of New York City, the picturesque fountains in Central Park and the wet city streets after a rainy afternoon. His use of warm tones creates a sense of nostalgia and the feeling that you have visited or seen this particular scene before. Onelio will often paint from direct observation, or he will work from a combination of photographs and combine numerous sources into one piece. In this way his work combines reality with fantasy, creating a new story with each painting. His work captures an appreciation for beauty in all of its greatest forms; nature, art, and people.


Words that describe this painting: marsh, wetland, swamp, inlet, waterway, stream, river, grass, tree, cloud, moon, mist, morning, water, reflection, dawn, impressionism, oilpaint, panoramic, nature, impressionism, nature, oil painting, blue


Morning Moon and Cloud...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Romans, Abstract, oil and Collage on canvas, bookcases, minimalism, textured
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
to confront the arts, to merge them, to mix writing and brush, such is the challenge of the artist. Table of a library with collage of fabric allowing the painting to vibrate more. C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Impressionist inspired abstract modern landscape painting w/ flowers, landscape
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is a signed, original, mid-century modern abstract landscape oil painting with white flowers (roses) in an Henri Matisse / Pablo Picasso aesthetic by listed WPA artist, G. Ralph...
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1970s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Pink Lavender Modern Abstract Landscape Painting on Canvas by British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
‘Pink Lavender’ Modern Abstract Landscape Painting on Canvas from leading British Artist. Margaret Francis received her Degree in Fine Art from Winchester Art...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Watercolor, Mixed Media

Renewal (Framed Late 20th Century Modern Contemporary Abstract Painting)
Located in New Orleans, LA
A burst of riotous color, perhaps a bouquet of flowers in a window, but not really representing anything exactly as much as expressing this joyful explosion - the artist titled the p...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Oil

"Insomnie" abstract acrylic canvas linen 60x80cm chassis aluminium
Located in Saint Pol de Léon, Bretagne
Pour la nième fois je constate que les nuits de pleine lune j'ai de grande pause d'éveil et l'esprit en surchauffe. Ce que j'appelle une nuit d'insomnies. Pour la lune, j'ai utilisé ...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Mixed Media

Blue & Grey Green Plan: Abstract Geometric Framed Painting in Cool Toned Palette
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstract geometric painting with a cool toned palette of green, blue, and grey with accents of black and white against a sea foam green colored acrylic wash background "Blue and Grey Green Plan" made by Hudson Valley artists, Donise English, in 2022 Graphite, colored pencil, and acrylic painting on vellum 24 x 18 inches unframed, 31 x 25 x 1.5 with an 8-ply white mat, non-glare plexi, and simple black moulding Signed, verso Excellent condition and ready to hang This abstract geometric painting on vellum was made by Hudson Valley based artist, Donise English, in 2022. The composition begins with a blue green toned background of acrylic wash. A grid of box-like patterns in sky blue, green, grey, and black with white line work are stacked to create an irregular shape or an "imagined city grid", says the artist. The painting on vellum is complemented by a simple black frame with an 8-ply white mat, non-glare plexi, and wire backing. It's in excellent condition and ready to hang. About the artist: Donise English emphasizes lines, grids, and fields of subtle color to evoke imagined places and invented structures. While precise lines and straight angles are often associated with themes in architecture and urban planning designs, English conveys a geometric motif guided by intuition rather than a ruler. Variations on grids retain flaws and unmistakable traces of the artists’ hand; her style of draftsmanship shies away from intellectualism and instead makes her compositions feel very personal. A central checkerboard formation floats over a ground of pastel color or washes of grey or cream. Each design is intensely intricate, incorporating gouache, acrylic, pen, graphite, ink and colored pencil. The artist recently retired from her decades career teaching at Marist College and is now devoted full time to her art making. Artist Statement: My work is about the way visual diagrams present information that describes how something is made or the way it is. I am interested in drawing and collaging multiple layers of information that refer abstractly to maps, architectural drawings and blueprints or patterns and structures found in such things as roller coasters, power lines and fences. I use gouache and collaged paper in a series of layers that are a visual and ideological response to the previous layer to define my pictorial space. For each piece I create a set of rules to follow about the use of a limited palette, a grid format, opacity of paper and whether a piece may include curving lines or maintain a rectilinear structure. Artist CV: EDUCATION Master of Fine Arts in Painting Bard College 1986 Bachelor of Science in Art History State University College at New Paltz 1977 Additional Study: New York Studio School (Drawing Marathons) Columbia University, School of Architecture Women’s Studio Workshop TEACHING Professor of Studio Art, Department of Art and Art History, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY Coordinator, Interior Design Program, Florence, Italy campus 1992-present AWARDS NYFA Fellowship in Painting 2018 Invitational Award for Outstanding Contemporary Talent, University of Bridgeport, CT 2000 Purchase Prize, “11th National Juried Exhibition” College of Notre Dame of Maryland, Baltimore 1999 First Prize, “Women in the Visual Arts ‘95” Erector Square Gallery, New Haven, CT 1995 Joseph A. Cain Memorial Purchase Award for Sculpture Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, TX 1994 Honorable Mention, “National Juried Exhibition” University of Bridgeport, CT 1993 Individual Artists Fellowship in Sculpture Dutchess Arts Fund 1992/93 Tallix, Morris, Singer Internship in Sculpture Tallix Foundry, Beacon, NY 1990/91 MEMBERSHIP Royal British Society of Sculptors SELECTED JURIED/INVITATIONAL EXHIBITIONS 2020 “edu: Art Faculty of the Hudson Valley”, Hudson Valley MOCA, Peekskill, NY 2019 “Contemporary Abstraction”, Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, NY “Mixed Media”, SITE Gallery, Brooklyn, NY 2018 “JuxtaPositions”, The Painting Center, New York, NY “Peculiar Rarities”, Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, NY 2017 “Interlock: Color and Contrast in Abstraction”, Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, NY “Donise English: Encaustics”, Catskill Art Society, Livingston Manor, NY 2016 “Let’s Stay in Touch”, Howard County Center for the Arts, Ellicott City, MD “Under, Over, After Over”, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY 2015 “Off the Grid”, Arts & Culture Program, Albany International Airport, Albany, NY “Gridspace”, KMOCA, Kingston, NY “Abstraction”, Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, NY “Assuming Identity”, NY Institute of Technology, New York, NY 2013 “Modern Artists”, Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, NY “Artists of the Mohawk-Hudson Region”, The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls, NY Stone Canoe/Community Folk Art Center, Syracuse, NY 2012 New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY “Contemporary Painters (Who Just Happen To Be Women)”, Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, NY “Strange Glue: Collage at 100”, Cambridge School, Weston, MA “Dear Mother Nature”, Dorsky Museum, SUNY New Paltz, NY “Fresher Paint”, Rockland Center for the Arts, Nyack, NY Courthouse Gallery, Lake George Arts Project, Lake George, NY 2011 “Process+Content: Donise English”, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY “Donise English-Paintings”,Orange County Community College, Newburgh, NY “Gender Matters/Matters of Gender”, Freedman Gallery, Albright College, Reading, PA 2010 Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, NY “Encaustics: Wax and Image”, Westchester Community College, White Plains, NY “Dots, Lines and Figures”, Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, NY “Spring Awakening”, NY Institute of Technology, New York, NY “Clay City Dreams”, NY Institute of Technology, New York, NY “Texture,Pattern, Fragment”, Krause Gallery, Moses Brown School, Providence, RI 2009 “Collage”, NY Institute of Technology, New York, NY “Working in Wax”, Bedford Gallery, Walnut Creek, CA “Encaustic 2009”, College of New Rochelle, NY “Three Artists”, Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, NY “Convergence: The Human Experience”,Howard County Center for the Arts, MD 2008 “Suckers and Biters: Love, Lollipops, and Exquisite Corpse” Chashama Gallery, New York, NY Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson NY 2007 “Patterns and Light”, Blue Hill Gallery, Blue Hill, ME “Suckers and Biters”, AG Gallery, Brooklyn, NY 2006 “100 Artists, 100 Watercolors”, Jeannie Freilich Fine Art, New York, NY “On/Of Paper”,Kirkland Art Center, Clinton, NY “The Love Show”, Manchester Community College, Manchester, CT 2005 The Soap Factory, Minneapolis, MN “Small Tales”, Valdosta State University, Georgia National Juried Exhibition,Art Institute and Gallery Salisbury, MD, Juror: Stephen Haller “Greed, Envy, Jealousy, Fear”, TSL Warehouse, Hudson, NY 2004 “Women in the Middle: Borders, Barriers, Intersections” University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee “Girl Art Now”,Hera Gallery, Wakefield, RI 3 Person Exhibition, Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey, CA “The Feminine Eye”, Bradley University, Peoria, IL “Women Painting Women”, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA “Thought Patterns”, Kent Place Gallery, Summit, NJ “Surface, Matter and Artifice”, Dutchess Community College Art Gallery Poughkeepsie, NY 2003 “Beefcake/Cheesecake”,Orange County Center for Contemporary Art, Santa Ana, CA,Juror: Jamie Wilson, Curator Halpert Bienniel, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC Juror: Jeff Fleming, Senior Curator, Des Moines Art Center “The Great White Oak”, Garrison Art Center, Garrison, NY Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, NY 2002 “Cat Calls”, Red Clay Arts, Brooklyn “Hudson Valley Regional”, SUNY New Paltz Juror: Sydney Jenkins, Director, Ramapo College Art Galleries 2001 One-Person Exhibition, Davis and Hall Gallery, Hudson, NY “Beyond the Surface”, Womanmade Gallery, Chicago One-Person Exhibition, Garrison Art Center, Garrison, NY 2000 “Vision 2000...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Gouache, Archival Paper, Color Pencil, Graphite

Tsunami
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This painting captures the raw energy and movement of nature's power, blending bold textures with sweeping hues of blues, oranges, and soft pastels. It invites you into the heart of ...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Canvas, Oil Pastel

Circular
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original contemporary abstract painting by French American artist James Beaudin.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Archival Ink

Higher Math (Contemporary Abstract Painting on Canvas)
Located in New Orleans, LA
An abstract composition in primarily red and black, with small flashes of accenting color here and there and pentimento in the negative space. Restrained and edgy at the same time. J...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

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

Materials

Oil

Antique Modernist Nude Portrait Surreal Signed Ancient Style Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare and well painted modernist nude composition. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Image size, 18H by 24L inches.
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1930s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Harriet Nash, Gouache on board, Abstract Painting, Circa 1950, Green and Black
Located in Buffalo, NY
A mid-century gouache on board painting by American female artist Harriet Holden Nash depicting an abstract Matisse like floral composition in shades of green and black. The board i...
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1950s Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Board

Abstract Floral with Art Deco Vase
By Stephanie Marrott
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstract Floral painting with geometric vase by Stephanie Marrott (American, 20th Century). Original acrylic on artists board. Signed lower right "Stephanie Workman Marrott" in pen. ...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Cardboard

LARGE FRENCH CONTEMPORARY ABSTRACT CUBIST PAINTING - R. LEROY - OCHRE COLORS
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Rene Leroy (French b. 1932) Title: Abstract/ Cubist Composition Medium: oil on canvas, framed, signed Size: framed: 28.25 x 28.25 inches painting: 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Ky Anderson "Surround Planning" 2024 Acrylic on paper
Located in New York, NY
Artist Statement: My work falls somewhere between abstraction, formalism and narrative painting. I see the content and story when I look at my work, but shape and color are equally...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Polka, 1965 - gouache, 63x48 cm., framed
Located in Nice, FR
By the swedish painter Bengt Lindstrom, an abstract gouache painting on canvas from the sixties. It is signed and it is certified by the Lindstrom Committee. Framed Bengt Lindström commence sa formation artistique en fréquentant l'académie de Stockholm (1944-1945) et l'école de peinture d'Isaac Grünewald (en). Il dessine ensuite chez Aksel Jorgensen...
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1960s Abstract Paintings

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Gouache

Enchanted Forest Dance, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Part of artist Onelio Marrero's ongoing series exploring scenes from the world of ballet. Two ballerinas prepare their costumes on stage during a rehearsal an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Hidden garden 03
Located in LAS ROZAS DE MADRID, ES
The color palette is intense and overflowing, with brushstrokes intertwining in a chaotic dance of vibrant tones. Fiery reds, electric blues, and effervescent yellows merge into a vi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Enamel

Mid-20th Century Oil on Board Abstract Impressionist Maritime Scene, René Genis
Located in Berlin, MD
Step into the bustling energy of a portside moment with René Genis’ “Les Grues” (The Cranes)”, a captivating oil-on-mat-board painting that transforms the in...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Illustration Board

Mid Century Modern Geometric Abstraction on Wood
Located in New York, NY
Geometric Abstraction Oil on wood construction 26 x 25 1/4 in.
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Wood, Oil

Abstract figurative acrylic painting on paper "Woman in a turquoise dress"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This artwork named " Woman in a turquoise dress" presents a dynamic female figure painted in bold, expressive brushstrokes. This piece makes part of the artworks dedicated to "Wom...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Plant-like
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
James Brooks (1906-1992). Plantlike, c.1945. Oil on canvas measures 18 x 24 inches; 24 x 30 inches in a painted wood frame of the period. Signed "J. David Brooks" lower right, Signed...
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1940s Abstract Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

Joie de Vivres contemporary abstract colorful
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This painting was inspired by the many themes within my art. Duality is seen in the changing textures and colors creating a strong sense of depth, concave to convex as well as dark t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Original Impasto Abstract Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting, Framed Blue & Red Art
Located in Denver, CO
Experience the bold elegance of Wilma Fiori's original abstract oil painting, a striking composition by the renowned Denver artist (1929-2019). This mid-century modern masterpiece fe...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Antique American School Female Artist Abstract Expressionist Cubist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique modernist abstract painting by Elsie Orfuss (Born 1913). Oil on canvas. Signed on verso. Nicely framed. `
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1950s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

”Dance with a Fan" 3 in triptych
Located in Zofingen, AG
The work took part in the exhibition 2023, "Ukraine residence of FREEDOM," Riga, Latvia The third work of the triptych "Dance with a Fan" (“Dance with a Fan” Series) The work "Dance...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Cardboard

A Lonely Place, earth tones, female nude back brushwork
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil painting over ink on paper. Figurative expressionist, moody, poetic nude.
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Oil

Erin O'Brien "Framed" - Abstract Acrylic Painting on Raw Linen Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Erin O'Brien Framed, 2021 acrylic on linen 25 x 20 in. (obri018) This original acrylic painting by Erin O'Brien features painterly abstract shapes in shades of blue, orange, and pu...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Raw Linen, Acrylic

Blue abstract
Located in Oslo, NO
This abstract artwork is a stunning interplay of textures and colors, capturing the viewer's imagination with its dynamic composition. Dominated by deep blues and earthy golds, the p...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Underwater Abstract Ocean Art
Located in Zofingen, AG
Original Art by Olga Nikitina * Title:Underwater Creature Thridacna * Size: 50 x 70 cm 20x28" * Materials: oil painting, rolled canvas, palette knife art * Shipping: gallery standards packaging, rolled in tube Artist draw her inspiration from interaction with underwater world while scuba diving. Colorful Red Sea creatures gives lots of impressions and ideas about the new reality. Bright abstract seascape painting will be a good addition to your original oil painting collection. Original art is painted on cotton canvas, unmounted. Ocean artwork is signed both sides - in front and at the back by Olga Nikitina. Bright seascape artwork...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

The Purple Dress 4 - Original Ink Artwork Figurative Dancer Dress Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bettina Mauel expresses dynamism and sensuality in her paintings: “I paint what I experience,” she articulates. “This includes landscapes, flowers, and people in motion, capturing th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Linen, Ink, Mixed Media

1966 French Colorful Abstract Expressionist Painting “Regates a La Voile Jaun”
Located in New York, NY
I have 5 paintings I purchased recently for sale by this artist. They are all beautiful and colorful with gallery labels as pictured. They all come From the estate of Guy Joseph Émile Nairay…. Famous French Diplomat who owned many major artists in his collection. Sarthou is a famous French abstract painter whose colors are very vibrant. Here for sale: MAURICE ELIE SARTHOU...
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1960s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Diptych (two canvases) abstract vibrant interior painting "Duality"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
I have worked on a series of abstract paintings. This abstract series is dedicated to a "heart- mind connection". This is the one of them called "Duality". While working on this ar...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

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