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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
Echoes of Bloom, II, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Earthy tones contrast with soft pinks and greens, hinting at a floral presence. This abstract painting conveys dynamic movement and emotional depth, balancing s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Contemporary Large New Abstract Gestural Grey Colors Christina Gschwantner
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Due to the large size of this piece, it will be shipped in a tube. We can assist you in finding a framer in your area who can mount the artwork once it arrives at its destination. If...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Hand painted Artist Proof-Magnolias-Weaver Series-British Awarded Artist #2 of 3
Located in London, GB
This stunning Artist's Proof is an one-off, oil hand-painted and gilded by the artist , signed at front and on the back label too; each proof is 80% hand painted and gold gilded by S...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Gold Leaf

View of Bass Rock
Located in London, GB
Artist Statement, “My career in Film and Television design enabled me to travel extensively in Europe and the West Indies. During these projects I was able to draw and paint many of...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Mid-Century Modern American Oil Painting Abstract Female artist Museum red pink
Located in Buffalo, NY
Anita Johnson Untitled (Red Theater), c. late 1960s Oil on canvas Framed dimensions: 21 in. H × 41 in. W Contemporary black floater frame With its cinematic horizontality and comman...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Hand-Painted Large Artist Proof-Summer Night-British Awarded Artist-One Off
Located in London, GB
This stunning Artist's Proof is an one-off, oil hand-painted by the artist , signed at front and on the back label too; each proof is 80% hand painted by Shizico Yi, because the natu...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Giclée

Contemporary abstract natural minimalist original textured mixed media two tone
Located in Maricopa, AZ
A truly special painting by the late Svetlana Shalygina. Titled "Overcast", this mixed media painting uniquely incorporates cracked texture with a soft, earthy palette. The neutral c...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media, Acrylic

#167, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Pigment

Cooler Heads Prevail - Large Abstract Expressionist Textural Painting in Blue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Marc Raphael's abstract expressionism paintings are influenced by New York's abstract expressionist movement. After encountering Jackson Pollock’s work for the fir...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Latex

Of Grey and Colors 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

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Natural Wonder 1, pink, yellow green, blue
Located in Cumming, GA
This original landscape painting captures the ethereal beauty of nature through soft greens, blues, and misty whites, evoking a tranquil and dreamlike atmosphere. The abstract compos...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Abstract expressive floral acrylic painting on canvas "Memories in roses"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
Contemporary abstract expressionist floral painting "Memories in Roses" by French artist Natalya Mougenot is a vibrant addition to her Floral series. In this piece, Natalya depicts a...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Mid-Century Modern American Oil Painting Abstract Female artist Museum red pink
Located in Buffalo, NY
Anita Johnson Untitled (Red Construct), c. 1960s Oil on canvas Framed dimensions: 31 in. H × 25 in. W Original artist-selected silver-toned floater frame In Untitled (Red Construct)...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

#102, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Pigment

Green Cathedral - Large Contemporary Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Harrison Gilman's large original artworks begin with a layer of fast-paced gestural abstraction followed by organic shapes and geometric structures. Some of his paintings remain in t...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Spray Paint

Abstract expressive floral acrylic painting on paper "Floral emotion"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
The vibrant artwork "Floral Emotion", by French artist Natalya Mougenot, radiates energy through its dynamic use of color and movement. Embracing an abstract approach, the artist int...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Blue-Green Abstract Ocean Painting on Wood with Textured Brushwork – "Sea", 2024
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Original abstract ocean painting by Greek-Galician artist Sula Repani, titled "Sea". This intimate work captures the shifting tones and meditative presence of the sea through soft, l...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Mid-Century Modern American Oil Painting Abstract Female artist Museum Blue
Located in Buffalo, NY
Anita Johnson Untitled (Architectonic Blues), c. late 1960s–early 1970s Oil on canvas Framed dimensions: 46 in. H × 35 in. W Contemporary black floater frame A luminous exploration ...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Blossoms of Abstraction, II, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Bold, energetic brushwork shapes an abstract interpretation of a flower. Thick layers of paint convey spontaneity and life, while soft touches of blue add surpr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hand-Painted Limited Edition #2-Lime Trees in Yellow-British Awarded Artist
Located in London, GB
This stunning hand painted Edition is an one-off, oil hand-painted by the artist , signed at front and on the back label too; each proof is 80% hand painted andby Shizico Yi, because...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Giclée, Oil

#232, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Pigment

Dinner Party
Located in Atlanta, GA
This item is in excellent condition and has only been displayed in a gallery setting. Jose Cortez is one of the principal professors at the Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes del Per...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Dinner Party
Dinner Party
$1,200 Sale Price
38% Off
Original Triptych Landscape Memories-British Awarded Artist-Gold Leaf and oil
Located in London, GB
Shizico's unique approach to paintings, erasing, rewriting, and destroying the landscape in the background through bold strokes of gold leaf on the top layers in this series, works o...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Modern Love - Large Warm Red Abstract Geometric Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Harrison Gilman's large original artworks begin with a layer of fast-paced gestural abstraction followed by organic shapes and geometric structures. Some of his paintings remain in t...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ocean
Located in IT
120x180cm (123x183 cm full size) original painting on canvas hand signed one-of-a-kind the item will be shipped rolled unframed, without stretcher bars
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Ocean
Ocean
$2,387 Sale Price
55% Off
Grey French Colourful Geometric Spires Abstract Surrealist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition signed by Serge Guerin (b. 1916), French oil painting on canvas, unframed size: 20 x 26 inches provenance: private collection, Paris, France condition: overall g...
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20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Oil

#179, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Pigment

French 1970's Abstract Composition Mixed Media Painting on Canvas signed/ dated
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924) signed and dated 73' oil painting with other media on canvas, unframed canvas size: 20 x 24 inches conditio...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

ABSTRACT Contemporary Abstract Blue Colors Nature Yamila Miglioranza NEW
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

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Have Fun with Life! - Abstract Sky Blue Textural Multicolor Floral Painting
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

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary impressionist floral acrylic painting paper "Among the sunflowers"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Among the Sunflowers" is a striking contemporary floral painting by French artist Natalya Mougenot, whose work is deeply inspired by the expressive legacy of Van Gogh. Like the Dutc...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Famous People 45 X 45
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Painters who have tackled the genre of Still Life are awe inspiring to me. To name a few, Matisse, Cezanne and my favorite, Georgio Morandi, all of whom painted memorable still lifes...
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Early 2000s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

In The Making 1 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Abstract, Colour Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
By and by Too many thoughts rooted in my soul So many memories, the good and the bad They all shaped me. Colourful in a wink, darkness looted. But when it's all going grey, it shine...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Contemporary abstract floral acrylic painting on canvas "Symphony of irises"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Symphony of Irises," a vibrant and expressive floral painting by French artist Natalya Mougenot, is part of her abstract series where nature and flowers are captured through her uni...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Groupe composition.
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
A vibrant and emotionally charged composition, Groupe is a powerful example of Paul Guiragossian’s mature style. Painted in 1973, this work captures the human form through abstractio...
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1970s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Light – Contemporary Surrealist Lunar Relief with Acrylic and Clay on Wood
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Light (Leggero) is a mixed media wall sculpture by Vera Vizzi combining modeling clay and acrylic paint on a circular fir wood support. This 30 cm Ø piece presents a textured lunar r...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Enamel

Smile, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Soft orange, peach, and red create a comforting color palette. Subtle touches of blue and white enhance the vibrancy of the warmer tones, making them shine. Lay...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pastel Sunrise - Colorful Pink Mixed Media Landscape Nature Inspired Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lee Herring is a contemporary painter specializing in vibrant, textured, and abstract landscapes that convey fleeting moments. Herring's energetic artworks are inspired by everyday m...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Varnish, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Original Diptych -Sunlit Series: Red and Blue-British Awarded Artist-Gold Leaf
Located in London, GB
This stunning Original Set of two paintings by Shizico Yi on Canvas includes: Sunlit-Primary Colour Series- Blue Sunlit-Primary Colour Series- Red these are a part of Shizico Yi's Su...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Abstract 2519
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I let my emotions and intuition guide each stroke, pulling from deep within to layer acrylics in a dance of chaos and serenity. Here, abstract forms and visce...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Gratitude - Original Blue Green Impasto Abstract Rural Landscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Using an impasto, painterly technique Dana Cowie creates cubist-inspired farm and rural landscapes. Working within controlled color schemes, her artworks appear abstract up close and...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

#66, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Pigment

Contemporary impressionist landscape nature watercolor painting on paper
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This artwork "My love for Paul Cezanne" , inspired by Paul Cezanne, presents a vibrant and abstract interpretation of a tranquil landscape, characterized by energetic brushstrokes an...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Mosaico de Ajedrez, Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting, 21st Century
Located in Mexico City, MX
Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting Acrylic on canvas 210 x 215 cm Signed FREE SHIPPING ROLLED UP About the artist Enrique Pichardo (Mexico City, 1973) graduated from Escuela Naci...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

The Overlook
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is in excellent condition, new gallery arrival. Cortes is a Spanish artist born in Valencia in 1963. He began law studies in his hometown, which he abandoned to devote...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

The Overlook
The Overlook
$1,250 Sale Price
64% Off
Blossom, Monoprint Mixed Media on Paper, Star Fish Patterns, Yellow Tones, 2025
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 salty treasure that surrounds us...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Watercolor, Monoprint

ABSTRACT Contemporary Artist French Rose Madone New Artwork forms earth colors
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 A...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media

Reminds Me of Elementary School - Green Abstract Figurative Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valerie Etitinwo's unique approach to abstract figurative painting celebrates the unconventional beauty found in imperfection and awkwardness. The Nigerian-Swiss artist uses bold col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Hold the Plug, Don't Pull - Abstract Purple Figurative Expressionist Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valerie Etitinwo's unique approach to abstract figurative painting celebrates the unconventional beauty found in imperfection and awkwardness. The Nigerian-Swiss artist uses bold col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

ABSTRACT Text Black Texture Contemporary Artist Eric Stefanski NEW 2025
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

Abstract expressive floral roses acrylic painting on paper "Pink blooms"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This vibrant floral abstract artwork titled "Pink Blooms," created by French artist born in Kazakhstan, beautifully captures the essence of blooming roses through bold and expressive...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Contemporary semi-abstract small oil painting on canvas "Nature hides home"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This small-format semi-abstract expressive oil painting Nature Hides Home by French artist Natalya Mougenot evokes the quiet ambiguity of nature. Measuring just 20 x 20 cm (7.9 x 7....
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

La Force Eternelle - Dreamy Abstract Floral Painting
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

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Fresh Moods 100 - Large Abstract Dark Blue Painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
READY TO HANG - GALLERY QUALITY A beautiful modern abstract, 100% handmade painting, made with professional varnished acrylics and Amsterdam acrylic sprays on stretched heavy canvas...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Spray Paint, Acrylic

Abstract Composition N°3 by Alexandre Rochat - Oil on Canvas - 93x73 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Alexandre Rochat (1895-1981) was a French artist known for his figurative work and rural landscapes. Active during the early 20th century, his art reflects the transitional period be...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Matter and Antimatter - Abstract Expressionist Painting, Pastel Colors, Sky
Located in New York, NY
Ruggero Vanni's "Matter and Antimatter" is a 52 x 76-inch abstract expressionist painting. Yellow, blue, and rust colors collide to create a tempestuous sky filled with disintegratio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Sonderlust -21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract, Pop Culture, Anxiety, People
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
All of us can change the past. We cannot take back what has happened, who we love, what we have done. Just like we cannot change our current situation. I think life is a funny thing,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

Le Danseur Bleu (Very Large triptych)
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Le Danseur Bleu" Thriptych, 1985, is a large oil painting and mixed media triptych on canvas linen by noted French artist Pierre Marie Brisson (b. 1955) It is si...
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20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Happiest Place on Earth - Large Monochrome Contemporary Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Harrison Gilman's large original artworks begin with a layer of fast-paced gestural abstraction followed by organic shapes and geometric structures. Some of his paintings remain in t...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Charcoal, Mixed Media

Reflection in the water. Lago di Garda.
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this artwork, I let my emotions guide each stroke, aiming to evoke a sense of vibrant life and growth. I used swirling, fiery hues of red, orange, and yellow to capture t...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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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.

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