Abstract Paintings
ABSTRACT STYLE
Beginning in the early 20th century, abstract art became a leading style of modernism. Rather than portray the world in a way that represented reality, as had been the dominating style of Western art in the previous centuries, abstract paintings, prints and sculptures are marked by a shift to geometric forms, gestural shapes and experimentation with color to express ideas, subject matter and scenes.
Although abstract art flourished in the early 1900s, propelled by movements like Fauvism and Cubism, it was rooted in the 19th century. In the 1840s, J.M.W. Turner emphasized light and motion for atmospheric paintings in which concrete details were blurred, and Paul Cézanne challenged traditional expectations of perspective in the 1890s.
Some of the earliest abstract artists — Wassily Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint — expanded on these breakthroughs while using vivid colors and forms to channel spiritual concepts. Painter Piet Mondrian, a Dutch pioneer of the art movement, explored geometric abstraction partly owing to his belief in Theosophy, which is grounded in a search for higher spiritual truths and embraces philosophers of the Renaissance period and medieval mystics. Black Square, a daringly simple 1913 work by Russian artist Kazimir Malevich, was a watershed statement on creating art that was free “from the dead weight of the real world,” as he later wrote.
Surrealism in the 1920s, led by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Meret Oppenheim and others, saw painters creating abstract pieces in order to connect to the subconscious. When Abstract Expressionism emerged in New York during the mid-20th century, it similarly centered on the process of creation, in which Helen Frankenthaler’s expressive “soak-stain” technique, Jackson Pollock’s drips of paint, and Mark Rothko’s planes of color were a radical new type of abstraction.
Conceptual art, Pop art, Hard-Edge painting and many other movements offered fresh approaches to abstraction that continued into the 21st century, with major contemporary artists now exploring it, including Anish Kapoor, Mark Bradford, El Anatsui and Julie Mehretu.
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Style: Abstract
A journey to Italy, Alassio, Painting, Oil on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
An original piece from the series “Codeâ€
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Spring Bouquet, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This original, modern art floral painting is stretched on a 1.5" deep gallery wrap canvas. Only the finest professional quality acrylic paints were used in the creation of this art...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Revolviendo el Estofado
Located in New Rochelle, NY
Marta Crespo is an Argentinian artist born in 1960.
She studied arts in Buenos Aires. Marta participated in workshops with various renowned artists, such as Santa Maria, Eckell, a...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Postcard from the Shore - Impressionist Pastel Wave Painting
By Dina Gardner
Located in Boston, MA
Postcard from the Shore
9.0 x 12.0 x 1.0, 1.0 lbs
Pastel on archival paper
Hand signed by artist
Artist's Commentary:
“'Postcard From The Shore' is a painting done as a demo for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Pastel
Flowers by the Window
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is in excellent condition and has only been shown in a gallery setting.
Pietro Piccoli was born in 1954 in the small town of Montopoli di Sabina in central Italy. At...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Carlos Mendez Golden sin titulo. acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
sin titulo. acrylicc painting
(CARLOS MENDEZ, ARGENTINA, 1943)
Carlos Méndez is an Argentine plastic artist of great projection, based in Barcelona since the eighties. It uses a f...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Entwine, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"""Painting is my way of life. It is what leads me and fulfills me. My art is about vibrant and strong colors, contrasts - a prelude between light and shadow. :: Painting :: Abstrac...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Migration: DeJa V, Original painting, Skyscape, Abstract, Clouds, Night, Blue
Located in Deddington, GB
STORY: The Migration collection is intended to capture the subject of departure focusing on positive aspect of separation, leaving, breaking ties, closing the old chapter and startin...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Old Town in Castelsardo, Sardinia
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is in excellent condition and has only been shown in a gallery setting.
Pietro Piccoli was born in 1954 in the small town of Montopoli di Sabina in central Italy. At...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Abstract Watercolor Painting, 'Design for Light', c. 2000 by David Ruth
By David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
WAVING IV - Rhythmic Gouache Abstract Painting
Located in Boston, MA
WAVING IV
20.0 x 24.0 x 0.2, 0.5 lbs
Gouache on paper
Hand signed by artist
Artist's Commentary:
"This is a gouache painting created in an abstract manner but inspired with sea ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Crucis Ferro, Acrylic on Canvas Painting, Jon James REP by Tuleste Factory
By Jon James
Located in New York, NY
Crucis Ferro by Jon James
Acrylic, ground metal and charcoal on canvas
96” x 60”
"Crucis Ferro" abstract acrylic painting by NY-based painter Jon James. Jon James uses a signature ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Registros X and XI, Diptych. From the series Registros
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Registros X and XI, Diptych, 2023 by Nat Orlowski
From the series Registros
Lacquers, pigments, Indian ink, acrylic, water, and sun on canvas.
Overall size: 240 H cm x 280 W cm.
In...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Lacquer, India Ink, Acrylic, Pigment
A journey to Italy, Abbiategrasso, Painting, Oil on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
An original piece from the series “Codeâ€
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
The House - Mother & Child Figurative Abstract
Located in Soquel, CA
The House - Mother & Child Figurative Abstract
Wonderfully vibrant mother and child abstract expressionist painting by Kristin Cohen (American, b. 1963). A stylized mother and child...
Category
1990s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Behind the Clouds-original abstract seascape-sunset painting-contemporary Art
By Leila Godden
Located in London, Chelsea
"Behind the Clouds" by Leila Godden is a captivating original seascape painting that transports viewers to a realm of serene beauty and contemplation. Created with a mix of mixed med...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Board
Registros V and IV, Diptych. From the series Registros
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Registros V and IV, Diptych, 2022 by Nat Orlowski
From the series Registros
Lacquers, pigments, Indian ink, acrylic, water, and sun on canvas.
Overall size: 240 H cm x 280 W cm.
In...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Lacquer, India Ink, Acrylic, Pigment
1000 Birds
Located in Greifswald, DE
"1000 Birds" Authentic Feng Shui Art. In feng shui, birds are powerful symbols of new opportunities. Here we have 999 white and silver birds with one golden eagle to attract prosperi...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
Mango Heart
Located in Greifswald, DE
Mango Heart Authentic Feng Shui Art
In feng shui, hearts are used to activate Peach Blossom luck, attracting love and romance into one’s life. An excellent luck enhancer for singles ...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
Cogito Ergo Sum, Acrylic on Canvas Painting, by Jon James REP by Tuleste Factory
By Jon James
Located in New York, NY
Cogito, Ergo Sum [Decoherence] by Jon James
Acrylic on canvas
96” x 60”
Shipping is not included. See our shipping policies. Please contact us for shipping quotes and customizatio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled
Located in PARIS, FR
Julien Airault (B.1979)
Untitled
Oil on canvas
92 x 73 cm
2023
Born in 1979, Julien Airault is a French painter and sculptor.
A self-taught artist, Julien Airault has been intereste...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"My Love Me Tender Heart" Multicolor Contemporary Painting & Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Jacob's Well
By Richard Saba
Located in New Orleans, LA
Richard Saba
Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1946
Education: Minneapolis College of Art & Design, B.F.A. 1968
Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture, 1967
University of Wash...
Category
1980s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Amonia 13-8
Located in Westport, CT
This minimalist layered painting is by David Skillicorn.
Hw began his career as a documentary filmmaker and is a self-taught artist.
His process is one of applying paint liberally, c...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Tough Homage to Arshile Gorky
By Dorothy Hood
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Tough Homage to Arshile Gorky" is an oil on canvas painting by Dorothy Hood. The artwork size is 89 3/4 x 50 inches. The framed size is 90 3/8 x 50 5/8 x 2 1/2 inches. The piece is ...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"My Sterling Twilight Heart" Multicolor Contemporary Painting & Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media
Registros XX and XXI, Diptych. From the series Registros
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Registros XX and XXI, Diptych, 2023 by Nat Orlowski
From the series Registros
Lacquers, pigments, Indian ink, acrylic, water, and sun on canvas.
Overall size: 500 H cm x 400 W cm.
...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Lacquer, India Ink, Acrylic, Pigment
Abstract Mixed Media Artwork, "Visuals in the Park #11"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a mixed media artwork by Monty Montgomery. Its dimensions are 20 x 16 x 1.5 and it is Hand Embellished Giclee print on Canvas with UV Gloss Varnish. A certificate of authenti...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Varnish, Mixed Media
Framed American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Fauvist Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American abstract landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed.
Category
1950s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American School Modernist Abstract Framed Mid Century Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Finely painted bright and brilliant modernist painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. No signature found.
Category
1960s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Water Rhythm - Abstract Waterscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kathleen Keifer's original artworks represent one of the most significant expressions of New California Realism. Keifer brings a fresh perspective to her colorful scenes of everyday life in the sun along the Pacific coastline (and beyond). Her detailed paintings show us the breathtaking California scenery with its recognizable elements in a new light and with a keen eye for clever composition and layered colors. Her modern landscapes and sublime seascapes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Purple Passion" mixed media abstract with textural purples, turquoise, and gold
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Purple Passion" s a beautiful luminous abstract painting by Nancy Eckels. It exhibits the bold colors and textures that her work is known for, featuring textural purples, turquois...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Other Medium
Ruz Gray Blue Black Embeleso- Abstract Acrylic Painting
By Rafael Ruz
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Original artwork by Spanish artist Rafael Ruz.
Acrylic in perfect condition.
While contemplating the painting of Ruz, we are inclined to talk about real ‘psychodrama’, in the sam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Big bang Abstract 2
Located in San Juan, PR
CARLOS MERCADO
ABSTRACT
Inspired in the work of Franz and Ives Klein
This body of work was produced during the initial months of the lock down due to the pandemic. This tragedy crea...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Registros XV and XVI, Diptych. From the series Registros
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Registros XV and XVI, Diptych, 2023 by Nat Orlowski
From the series Registros
Lacquers, pigments, Indian ink, acrylic, water, and sun on canvas.
Overall size: 240 H cm x 280 W cm.
...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Lacquer, India Ink, Acrylic, Pigment
My Brother's Light
Located in New York, NY
Acrylic, oil, thread, and fabric on canvas
Eozen Agopian (b.1960), is an artist of Armenian descent born in Athens, Greece.
She has received a Master of Fine Arts degree from Pratt...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Thread, Oil, Acrylic
Two Hearts
Located in Greifswald, DE
Two Hearts Authentic Feng Shui Art
Spice up your love life and elevate your relationship to the next level with the warm fiery energy of these golden hearts. Real 24K gold emanates ...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
Out of my depths- original abstract floral waterscape painting - Modern Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Out of My Depths" by Magdalena Morey is a captivating abstract floral painting that draws viewers into a serene world of waterlilies and contemplative beauty. Executed on deep stret...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Migration Long Awaken, Oil Painting, Landscape, Abstract, skyscape, love
Located in Deddington, GB
The Migration collection is intended to capture the subject of departure focusing on positive aspect of separation, leaving, breaking ties, closing the old chapter and starting anew....
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
R. Poch Big. 53 Things. acrylic painting
By Ramon Poch
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
53.-Things. 180 x 120 cm acrylic painting
Born in Badalona (Barcelona).
Photographer and advertising film director.
Founding partner of the advertising production company La Cosa ...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Ruz Black Big Vertical Blue Danza - Abstract Acrylic canvas Painting
By Rafael Ruz
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Original work by the Spanish painter Rafael RUZ.
Acrylic on canvas .
Perfect condition.
RUZ, Rafael (Barcelona 1956)
While contemplating the painting of Ruz, we are inclined to talk ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Grand Illusion Refrained Union
By Trey Egan
Located in Denver, CO
By letting go of representational imagery and leaning into abstraction, Texas- based artist Trey Egan delights in the pure properties of paint. Displaying a wide spectrum of hues wit...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Infinite Blessings
Located in Greifswald, DE
The lively energies of “Infinite Blessings” brings completion and success luck in all your undertakings. The vibrancy and liveliness of the island vortex winds embodies magical multi...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
Remembering What Had Been, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
By Bob Hunt
Located in Yardley, PA
This original abstract painting is on paper, and should be matted and framed. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the ...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Caldentey Circus original neo-expressionist aacrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
circus- original neo-expressionist aacrylic painting
contemporary work by the mallorquin artist Toni CALDENTEY
Painting on paper
Perfect state
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Love Laden and Lilting/Too Much Unsaid
By Trey Egan
Located in Denver, CO
By letting go of representational imagery and leaning into abstraction, Texas- based artist Trey Egan delights in the pure properties of paint. Displaying a wide spectrum of hues wit...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Pond Memories" mixed media abstract with textural blues, lavender, and aquas
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Pond Memories" is a beautiful luminous large abstract painting by Nancy Eckels. It exhibits the bold colors and textures that her work is known for, and features beautiful blues, l...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Other Medium
Untitled
By Peter Marks
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled
Acrylic and gold leaf collage on canvas, 2005
Unsigned
Provenance: Estate of the Artist
Condition: Excellent
Image size: 8 x 8 inches
Support Sheet: 14 x 17 inches
Peter Ma...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Barcone e Vele
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is in excellent condition and has only been shown in a gallery setting.
Pietro Piccoli was born in 1954 in the small town of Montopoli di Sabina in central Italy. At...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
PAU Alemany Square Big. original abstract mixed media canvas painting
By Pau Alemany
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Work of the Spanish artist PAU ALEMANY
Mixed technique on canvas
Pau Alemany Mascareñas estudió la carrera de arquitectura, pero destacó sobre todo en el campo de la pintura. Formado...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Solution, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
My art is about vibrant and strong colors. Intuitive composition, oil on canvas :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"My Turn Turn Turn Heart" Multicolor Gold Contemporary Painting & Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media
"Mystery" Oil Painting 43" x 31.5" inch by Anastasiia Danilenko
Located in Culver City, CA
"Mystery" Oil Painting 43" x 31.5" inch by Anastasiia Danilenko
Anastasiia Danilenko is an artist and graphic designer.
But the area of her occupation is painting and such a tradit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chromachord # 77
Located in London, GB
James Hayward
Chromachord # 28
1998
Oil on canvas on wood panel
35.56 x 26.67 cms (14 x 10.5 ins)
JHAY8937
Category
1990s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Carpet number 7, Painting, Oil on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
An original piece from the series “Carpetsâ€
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Adjacent Horizon, Contemporary Abstract Painting by Matt Higgins
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Employing geometric structures and shapes inspired by the landscape, the title of this painting reflects the fusion of two painting styles: landscape and abstract. Coarse layers of ...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Where I Tried to Escape; What Beckons My Return
By Brian Jerome
Located in Conshohocken, PA
I tried to escape the farm town i grew up in and moved to the city. the city became home. I then left to start a family. Life happens and things change. I returned to the city, but n...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Todi, Umbria, original 30x36 abstract expressionist Italian landscape
Located in Spring Lake, NJ
When the silver screen interconnects with Italy, it is often in Umbria's picturesque hilltop town of Todi. Boasting an abundance of medieval buildings and ancient. stone walls in th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add paintings created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, purple, orange, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Giorgio Lo Fermo, Sumit Mehndiratta, Nestor Toro, and Cindy Shaoul. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Synthetic Resin Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Abstract paintings, so small editions measuring 0.1 inches across are also available.
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