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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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Style: Abstract
Abstract Oil Painting by Yvette Dubois-Habasque, Signed, 21st Century
Abstract Oil Painting by Yvette Dubois-Habasque, Signed, 21st Century

Abstract Oil Painting by Yvette Dubois-Habasque, Signed, 21st Century

By Yvette Dubois Habasque

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Stunning original abstract painting by the French artist, Yvette Dubois-Habasque (1929-2016). The painting has excellent provenance having come from the artists studio sale in Paris....

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Artists Studio Provenance
French Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Artists Studio Provenance

French Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Artists Studio Provenance

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on paper/ card unframed: 19 x 15.5 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we hav...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Abstract Expressionist Dancers
Abstract Expressionist Dancers

Abstract Expressionist Dancers

By Joseph Kardonne

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Joseph Kardonne (1911-1985). Dancers, 1978. Gouache, watercolor and ink on paper, sheet measures 12 x 14.25 inches; 12 1/2 x 17 5/8 inches mounted on cardboard. Signed, dated and t...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

Contemporary abstract Impressionist landscape on canvas "Summer's nature"
Contemporary abstract Impressionist landscape on canvas "Summer's nature"

Contemporary abstract Impressionist landscape on canvas "Summer's nature"

By Mougenot Natalya

Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR

“Nature’s Summer” is a vibrant celebration of movement, warmth, and color — a landscape that seems to pulse with the energy of a Provençal afternoon. The painting is built around the...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Garden Series - Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas, Signed
Garden Series - Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas, Signed

Garden Series - Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas, Signed

By Charles David Francis

Located in Soquel, CA

Garden Series - Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas, Signed Vibrant and textured abstract composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). A...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Blue Wonder, Abstract Painting
Blue Wonder, Abstract Painting

Blue Wonder, Abstract Painting

By Krispen Spencer

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Deep blue and navy tones define this acrylic pour painting. White negative space emphasizes the fluid movement and texture of the paint. The poured layers creat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Soft Morning in Venice
Soft Morning in Venice

Soft Morning in Venice

By Olena Kishkurno

Located in Zofingen, AG

Soft Morning in Venice from the Inner Landscapes series Abstract impressionist painting inspired by the quiet atmosphere of Venice in the early morning - a moment when the city app...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Apple Garden Latte
Apple Garden Latte

Apple Garden Latte

By Olena Kishkurno

Located in Zofingen, AG

shipped in roll Apple Garden Latte (from the Inner Landscapes series) This work is a visual embodiment of a May morning, a moment when space fills with light, fragrance, and movement...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Early Morning Perception (Abstract Painting)
Early Morning Perception (Abstract Painting)

Early Morning Perception (Abstract Painting)

By Jessica Snow

Located in London, GB

In this work on paper, Jessica Snow trades fluid sea-washes for a structured, highly graphic approach to biomorphic abstraction. Reading like a whimsical modernist ecosystem, the com...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Paper, Color Pencil

Ways & Means, Abstract Painting
Ways & Means, Abstract Painting

Ways & Means, Abstract Painting

By Karen Hansen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
An atmospheric abstraction recalling the deep red walls of a towering canyon system. "This piece is an exploration in mark-making using a variety of tools inc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Under The Night Sky - Abstract Cool Tone Figurative Textured Impasto Painting
Under The Night Sky - Abstract Cool Tone Figurative Textured Impasto Painting

Under The Night Sky - Abstract Cool Tone Figurative Textured Impasto Painting

By Ekaterina Ermilkina

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ekaterina Ermilkina’s original, abstract fine art paintings are created using a skillful combination of applying and removing oil paint with a palette knife on canvas. Her inspiratio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rasplerry folds. 3D abstraction
Rasplerry folds. 3D abstraction

Rasplerry folds. 3D abstraction

By Svetlana Saratova

Located in Zofingen, AG

This exquisite clay miniature, measuring just 26 × 32 cm, is created on a canvas fully formed from clay. The sculpted surface resembles softly draped fabric, with fluid folds seeming...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Clay, Canvas, Acrylic

Abstract 2569
Abstract 2569

Alex SenchenkoAbstract 2569, 2025

$2,132Sale Price|20% Off

Abstract 2569

By Alex Senchenko

Located in Zofingen, AG

This artwork captivates with its abstract representation of a serene landscape, dominated by green and pink hues. The piece is a vivid explosion of color and texture, invoking the es...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Abstract Relief Painting in Vibrant White by José María de Aurora Contemporary
Abstract Relief Painting in Vibrant White by José María de Aurora Contemporary

Abstract Relief Painting in Vibrant White by José María de Aurora Contemporary

By Jose Maria de Aurora

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, Acrylic

Welcome drink
Welcome drink

Welcome drink

Located in Zofingen, AG

The “11 PM” series is an artistic exploration of human vulnerability and privacy through the lens of light voyeurism. What do we do when we’re left alone in the dark? While one perso...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic

A852 - Original Large Scale Minimalist Modern Green Expressive Abstract Painting
A852 - Original Large Scale Minimalist Modern Green Expressive Abstract Painting

A852 - Original Large Scale Minimalist Modern Green Expressive Abstract Painting

By Marco Schmidli

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 medium...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Surfing in the Blue Cathedral: Contemporary Figurative Painting

Surfing in the Blue Cathedral: Contemporary Figurative Painting

Located in Brecon, Powys

Walshe goes surfing! We are delighted to sell works on behalf of Walshe. Walshe is the founder of the Neo-Deco style and the motifs he uses in his art are born of his concerns for t...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Iris Inspiration: Acrylic Painting, Floral Abstract, Contemporary, Still-life
Iris Inspiration: Acrylic Painting, Floral Abstract, Contemporary, Still-life

Iris Inspiration: Acrylic Painting, Floral Abstract, Contemporary, Still-life

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: Iris Inspiration Floral, Abstract, Contemporary, Nature, Soft tones, Original, Authentic, Investment In this gentle, though lively acrylic painting, I connected to the joys ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Gesso, Canvas, Stretcher Bars

Figure Sur Rouge (Figure on Red) /// Contemporary French Painting Minimalism Art
Figure Sur Rouge (Figure on Red) /// Contemporary French Painting Minimalism Art

Figure Sur Rouge (Figure on Red) /// Contemporary French Painting Minimalism Art

By Pierre Marie Brisson

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: Pierre Marie Brisson (French, 1955-) Title: "Figure Sur Rouge (Figure on Red)" *Signed by Brisson lower right. It is also signed and dated on verso Year: 1983 Medium: Origina...

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1980s Abstract Paintings

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Paint, Oil, Handmade Paper, Rag Paper, Mixed Media

Raspberry peony on a golden background.
Raspberry peony on a golden background.

Raspberry peony on a golden background.

By Svetlana Saratova

Located in Zofingen, AG

This painting is created with acrylic on canvas and depicts a realistic peony on a golden background. The flower is rendered in deep burgundy and crimson tones, its velvety petals u...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Sky VIII - Blue Abstract Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
Sky VIII - Blue Abstract Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas

Sky VIII - Blue Abstract Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas

By Bettina Mauel

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 them at a particular moment in time.” Her artworks often incorporate a sophisticated and vibrant sense of movement. The secret bond that connects everything is a combination of appearance and perception, which Mauel has devoted herself to studying during her artistic career. Whether the subject be dancers, cityscapes, landscapes, or pure expression, Mauel has exemplified herself as an expert in the acute perception of ephemeral moments. This original landscape painting immerses the viewer into the serene world of a masterful portrayal of nature's greens and sky's blues. Layers of carefully applied hues evoke the tranquility of trees, and the sun's gentle embrace in abstract form. This artwork seamlessly blends modern aesthetics with nature's beauty, embodying the allure of modern landscapes. The canvas features a delicate fusion of emerald green, forest green, and accents of blue and white, creating a sophisticated ambiance. Delicate textured layers add depth, making it perfect for modern, nature-inspired decor. Crafted in oil on canvas, this original artwork by Bettina Mauel showcases her exceptional skill, revered by art enthusiasts worldwide. This original artwork measures 24 inches high by 40 inches wide. Mauel created this one-of-a-kind painting using layered oil paint on linen canvas with a balanced subtlety. It is signed and dated by the artist on the back. It is stretched, wired, and ready to hang. 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. Bettina Mauel was born 1959 in Wuppertal, Germany. She studied at the Düsseldorf Art Academy with Gerhard Richter, one of the most important artists of the 20th century. In 1984 Mauel was asked by the city of Wuppertal, Germany to paint scenes of the dance theater of Pina Bausch. This had a major influence on the selection of themes in her imagery. Rather than focusing on spectacular poses, she pays acute attention to the spontaneous movements in between, capturing a resonating rush of color and form. These impromptu paintings combine a long tradition of Eastern scroll painting, expressionist sketching, and fashion illustration. She lives and works as a lecturer in painting and artist in Cologne, Germany. Bettina Mauel has presented her work in numerous exhibitions throughout Europe, North America, and Asia and her art has been acquired by many notable public institutions. Representations Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles Kunstwarenhaus Zurich, Switzerland Group Exhibitions: 2020 Galerie Partout, Bergisch Gladbach, Germany Art Karlsruhe, Galerie Lauth, Germany 2019 Discovery art fair, Frankfurt Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles, CA, USA 2018 AAF Hong Kong AAF New York, NY, USA Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles, CA, USA Kunstverein Worth eV, Worth, Germany 2017 AAF Hong Kong AAF Battersea, London, UK Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles, CA, USA Kunstwarenhaus Zurich, Switzerland 2016 AAF New York, NY, USA AAF Hong Kong Art Hamptons, NY 2015 Los Angeles Art Show, CA, USA AAF New York, NY, USA Love Art Fair Toronto, Canada AAF Singapore 2014 AAF New York (Artspace Warehouse), NY, USA Love Art Fair Toronto (Artspace Warehouse), Canada Houston Fine Art Fair, TX, USA Red Dot Art Fair Miami, FL, USA 2013 Kunstwarenhaus, Zürich, Switzerland Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, USA 2011 Messmer Kunsthalle, Riegel, Germany 2009 Badisches Kunstforum, Ebringen, Germany 2007 Künstler der Galerie, Galerie Nordmann, Bad Kreuznach 2006 Galerie Kunstturm e. v, Ratingen 2004 Galerie, Schloss Oberhausen, Germany 2003 Galerie Peveling, Köln, Germany 2002 Wissenschaftspark, Gelsenkirchen, Germany 2001 Galerie Vostry, Erfurt, Germany 1999 Hans-Thoma-Museum, Bernau, Germany 1995 le rhin de waal, rheinisches Landesmuseum, Bonn 1993 Galerie Michele Hensel, Agrippawerft Köln, Germany 1991 Kunsthalle Barmen, Wuppertal, Germany Frauenmuseum Bonn, Germany 1990 Gut Opherdicke, Unna, Germany Baukunst-Galerie, Köln, Germany 1988 Goethe-Institut, London, UK Goethe-Institut, Sofia, Bulgaria 1986 Famagusta Gate, Nicosia, Cyprus 1984 Charlottenburger Schloß, Berlin, Germany Hannover - Herrenhausen, Germany Stadthausgalerie, Münster, Germany 1983 Akademie München, Germany Museum Abtei, Liesborn, Germany Solo Exhibitions 2020 alles bewegt, Galerie Berghout, Frankfurt 2019 Galerie K, Bad Kreuznach, Germany 2018 Galerie van Almsik, Epe- Gronau, Germany 2017 Alte Pumpstation, Haan, Germany 2016 Palmengarten Frankfurt, Germany 2015 Schloss Paffendorf, Galerie Bergheim, Germany 2013 Galerie Lauth, Ludwigshafen, Germany 2012 Kunst in der Villa, Waldshut-Tiengen, Germany 2010 Oberlandesgericht, Köln, Germany 2008 ces Wasserprojekt, Damaskus, Syria tanzhaus nrw, Düsseldorf, Germany Wasserturm, Meerbusch, Germany 2007 kleine Rathausgalerie Odenthal, Germany Kulturverein Schloss Eulenbroich, Ratingen, Germany Alte Synagoge, Meschede, Germany 2006 tanzende Bilder, Galerie Peveling, Köln cultur and dance boise, Illinois, USA 2005 Icon-Institut, Köln, Germany Culturclub Vancouver, sunshine coast Vancouver, Canada 2004 Ferme Heremance, Switzerland Galerie drei Eichen, Uelzen, Germany artrium art gallery, Luxemburg 2003 Fishhall, Chicago, USA Galerie Peveling, Köln, Germany 2002 Galerie der Universität Köln, Germany 2000 Galerie Luley, Wuppertal, Germany Kulturhaus Llyz, Siegen , Germany 1999 Stadtwerke Troisdorf, Germany 1998 Ingenieurkammer– Bau NRW, Essen, Germany 1997 Ka De We, Berlin, Germany Markgrafenhaus, Berlin, Germany 1996 Art Frankfurt, Galerie Peveling, Germany Kloster Pfaffen-Schwabenheim, Germany 1995 Galerie Hensel und Wiegers, Köln, Germany Castello di Rossignano, German-Italian Culture Institute, Italy Abtei Brauweiler, Köln, Germany 1994 Galerie Peveling, Vence, France Galerie Ricarda Fox, Essen, Germany 1993 Galerie Grashey, Konstanz, Germany 1992 Kunstverein Wuppertal, Wuppertal, Germany Bayer AG, Hochhaus w1, Leverkusen, Germany 1990 Kunstverein Schwelm, Schloß Martfeld , Germany 1989 Galerie Ruth Leuchter, Düsseldorf, Germany 1988 Galerie 2 well, Holland Friedrich...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Linen, Oil

Mid Century Bay Area Abstract Expressionist -- Oak Woodlands of Golden Gate Park
Mid Century Bay Area Abstract Expressionist -- Oak Woodlands of Golden Gate Park

Mid Century Bay Area Abstract Expressionist -- Oak Woodlands of Golden Gate Park

By Honora Berg

Located in Soquel, CA

Bay Area Abstract Expressionist -- Oak Woodlands of San Francisco Golden Gate Park This mid-century painting by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985) depicts coastal live oaks of Golden...

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1950s Abstract Paintings

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Archival Paper, Oil Crayon, Watercolor

1980's French Expressionist Painting Rolling Hills and Valleys Verdant Landscape
1980's French Expressionist Painting Rolling Hills and Valleys Verdant Landscape

1980's French Expressionist Painting Rolling Hills and Valleys Verdant Landscape

By Gilbert Pelissier

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Abstract Expressionist Composition by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924) signed oil painting on canvas, unframed inscribed verso dated 85' canvas size: 35 x 46 inches condition: ov...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Huge French 20th Century Abstract Expression Painting 1980's Blur of Colors
Huge French 20th Century Abstract Expression Painting 1980's Blur of Colors

Huge French 20th Century Abstract Expression Painting 1980's Blur of Colors

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Abstract Expressionist Composition by Marie Deloume (French born 1942) oil painting canvas , unframed canvas: 47 x 57 inches signed verso condition: overall very good, a few minor su...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Oil

Monumental Red Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Signed, 1969
Monumental Red Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Signed, 1969

Monumental Red Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Signed, 1969

Located in Arp, TX

Monumental Red Abstract Milburn Smith March 1969 Acrylic paint on canvas 65 x 64 x 1.25 Signed and dated lower right in ink Very Good Condition: Consistent with age and history. Fro...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Large French Expressionist Abstract Oil Painting Armand Rottenberg
Large French Expressionist Abstract Oil Painting Armand Rottenberg

Large French Expressionist Abstract Oil Painting Armand Rottenberg

By Armand Rottenberg

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist: Armand Rottenberg (French, 1903–2000) Medium: Oil on board Size: 37.5 x 27 inches (framed) Signature: Signed lower corner Condition: Painting in good condition; minor age-rel...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Interior, large, colorful figural abstract red, orange, blue acrylic of couple
Interior, large, colorful figural abstract red, orange, blue acrylic of couple

Interior, large, colorful figural abstract red, orange, blue acrylic of couple

By Richard Andres

Located in Beachwood, OH

Richard Andres (American, 1927-2013) Interior, 1976 acrylic on canvas signed lower right, signed and titled verso 50 x 59.5 inches Richard Andres was born in Buffalo, New York in 1927. A graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art in 1950, he was immediately drafted and served for two years in the army as a mural painter. He received his Master of Arts from Kent State in 1961. A frequent exhibitor at galleries and museums and winner of multiple May Show prizes, Andres taught art in the Cleveland Public Schools for 28 years, as well as teaching the University of Buffalo, the Cleveland Institute of Art and the Western Reserve University. Very little in Richard Andres’ childhood would have predicted his love of classical music, mid-century-modern architecture and certainly not his lifelong passion for art and in particular abstract art. Richard’s father, Raymond, had no more than a third-grade education, and his mother, Clara, was one of thirteen children – only three of whom lived into adulthood and none of whom attended high school. They lived, when Richard was a boy, in a dingy area of Buffalo, NY in a walk-up apartment situated above a tavern. Raymond and Clara supplemented the income from their factory jobs in the bar downstairs with Raymond playing ragtime on the piano and Clara serving drinks. This often left Richard and his two older brothers at home alone to fend for themselves. The two older boys, Raymond and Russell, were - unlike Richard- rather rough and tumble and entertained themselves with stickball, boxing and the like. Richard, on the other hand, from a very young age liked to draw, or better yet even, to paint with the small set of watercolors he received for Christmas one year. Paper, however, at the height of the depression, was hard to come by. Luckily, Clara used paper doilies as decoration for the apartment and Richard would contentedly paint and then cut up doilies, gluing the pieces together to create collages. At eight-years-old, he discovered the Albright-Knox Museum (then known as the Albright Art Gallery) and spent several hours a week there studying the paintings. He was particularly fond of Charles Burchfield‘s landscapes, enamored with their ‘messiness’ and thinking that they somehow captured more ‘feeling’ than works he was previously familiar with. For his tenth Christmas, he asked for and received a ‘how-to’ paint book by Elliot O’Hare. Through this self-teaching, he assembled the portfolio needed for acceptance to Buffalo Technical High School where he studied Advertising Arts. In his Junior year, he was encouraged to enter a watercolor painting, “Two Barns,” in the national 1944-45 Ingersoll Art Award Contest and was one of twelve grand prize winners – each one winning one hundred dollars. More importantly the painting was exhibited at the Carnegie Institute Galleries, which resulted in his winning a national scholarship to the Cleveland School of Art (The Cleveland Art Institute). He flourished at the art school under the tutelage of faculty members such as Carl Gaertner, as well as that of visiting artists such as William Sommer and Henry George Keller. He would say in later years that Gaertner, in particular, influenced his attitude toward life as well as art. “Gaertner,” Andres said, “believed that there was no need to be a ‘tortured artist’, that an artist should rather enjoy beauty, family, and life in general.” Free to spend his days as he chose, he wandered the Cleveland Art Museum for most of the hours he was not attending classes or painting; the remaining time was spent drinking coffee at a local hangout with art school friends – which is where he met fellow Henry Keller scholarship winner, Avis Johnson. Richard was immediately smitten with Avis, but being rather shy, it took him the entire summer of 1948 to build up his courage to ask her out. Over that summer he ‘thought about Avis’ and worked in a diner to save money. He also used the hundred-dollar prize money won in High School to visit the first Max Beckmann retrospective in the United States at the City Art Museum in St. Louis. Over a half century later he spoke of that exhibit with a reverence usually reserved for spiritual matters, “I walked in and it was like nothing I had ever seen before... the color...It just glowed.” Returning to campus in the Fall, the first thing he did was go to the coffee shop in hopes of finding Avis. He did, and she, upon seeing him, realized that she was also smitten with him. They quickly became known as ‘the couple’ on campus, and a year later, with Richard being drafted for the Korean war, they were quickly married by a Justice of the Peace, celebrating after with family at Avis’s Cleveland home. As a gift, faculty member John Paul Miller...

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1970s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

La Danse des Etoiles

La Danse des Etoiles

By Gerard Stricher

Located in New York, NY

La Danse des Étoiles exemplifies Gérard Stricher’s ability to merge energy and emotion through color. The work pulses with chromatic vitality—fiery reds, cobalt blues, and golden yel...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Oil

“Point of Shift”
“Point of Shift”

Iryna Rets“Point of Shift”, 2026

$1,726Sale Price|20% Off

“Point of Shift”

By Iryna Rets

Located in Zofingen, AG

The works from this series were exhibited at ART KYIV Fair 2026 and later presented as part of the artist’s solo exhibition “Points of View” at MODI Art & Wine Gallery, Kyiv. “Po...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary Minimal Abstract Diptych, Large-Scale Neutral Textured Painting
Contemporary Minimal Abstract Diptych, Large-Scale Neutral Textured Painting

Contemporary Minimal Abstract Diptych, Large-Scale Neutral Textured Painting

By Viktor Kobylianski

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, Mixed Media, Pigment

'A View over Paris' Signed Claude Venard , Framed oil on Canvas
'A View over Paris' Signed Claude Venard , Framed oil on Canvas

'A View over Paris' Signed Claude Venard , Framed oil on Canvas

By Claude Vernard

Located in St. Albans, GB

Claude Venard 1913 - 1999 Exhibited at the Galerie Friedland Signed bottom left Canvas Size: 25 x 33" (64 x 85) Outside Frame Size:36 x 44" (92 x 112) Claude Venard was born in Burg...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Large-Scale Abstract Painting in Earth Brown and Black, Textural Contemporary
Large-Scale Abstract Painting in Earth Brown and Black, Textural Contemporary

Large-Scale Abstract Painting in Earth Brown and Black, Textural Contemporary

By Jonathan Freemantle

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, Oil, Pigment

Beach Blvd - Modern Acrylic Beige Monochrome Resin Artwork
Beach Blvd - Modern Acrylic Beige Monochrome Resin Artwork

Beach Blvd - Modern Acrylic Beige Monochrome Resin Artwork

By Ricky Hunt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ricky Hunt’s mixed media minimalist wall art is influenced by his tumultuous past that led to a paradigm shift in creativity and life. He covers the wood panel with layers of acrylic...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Original-​Constable’s Clouds, Van Gogh’s Blue-Brit Awarded Artist-oil-gold leaf
Original-​Constable’s Clouds, Van Gogh’s Blue-Brit Awarded Artist-oil-gold leaf

Original-​Constable’s Clouds, Van Gogh’s Blue-Brit Awarded Artist-oil-gold leaf

By Shizico Yi

Located in London, GB

Constable’s Clouds, Van Gogh’s Blue is Shizico Yi’s latest series—an exploration of landscape reimagined through memory and material experimentation and emotional resonance. In this ...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Gold Leaf

La Force Eternelle - Dreamy Abstract Floral Painting
La Force Eternelle - Dreamy Abstract Floral Painting

La Force Eternelle - Dreamy Abstract Floral Painting

By Vè Boisvert

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Drawing inspiration from an immersive and impressionistic interpretation of nature, Canadian artist Vé Boisvert paints textural original artworks that capture the fleeting effects of...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Huge French Contemporary Modernist Abstract Oil Painting Blue White Sails Wind
Huge French Contemporary Modernist Abstract Oil Painting Blue White Sails Wind

Huge French Contemporary Modernist Abstract Oil Painting Blue White Sails Wind

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Abstract Composition of Blue/ White Sailing Boats in the Wind signed by Jacqueline VERDET (French, 1931-2023) oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 45.5 x 35 inches condition: the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Large Antique American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Framed Oil Painting
Large Antique American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Framed Oil Painting

Large Antique American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Framed Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Impressive early American modernist abstract oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 20H by 24L. Excellent ready to hang condition. Impressive colors and compo...

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1960s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abstract paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

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.