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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
"Turandot" Large-Scale Red, Coral & Burgundy Abstract Painting, Acrylic & Pencil
"Turandot" Large-Scale Red, Coral & Burgundy Abstract Painting, Acrylic & Pencil

"Turandot" Large-Scale Red, Coral & Burgundy Abstract Painting, Acrylic & Pencil

By Karina Gentinetta

Located in New York, NY

"Turandot," 2026, 60" H x 72" W. "Turandot" is a large-scale original abstract painting by contemporary artist Karina Gentinetta, distinguished by expressive gestures, richly laye...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil

"Sunset, Gray Sea" Modern Abstract Painting
"Sunset, Gray Sea" Modern Abstract Painting

"Sunset, Gray Sea" Modern Abstract Painting

By Stanley Bate

Located in Westport, CT

This original abstract painting by Stanley Bate is a striking exploration of texture, atmosphere, and restrained color, where a brilliant band of luminous orange crowns a richly laye...

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1960s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Constructed Memory by Murray Duncan, 2026, Mixed Media on Board, Gilded Frame
Constructed Memory by Murray Duncan, 2026, Mixed Media on Board, Gilded Frame

Constructed Memory by Murray Duncan, 2026, Mixed Media on Board, Gilded Frame

By Murray Duncan

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Constructed Memory is an original mixed-media work by Murray Duncan, built from layered charcoal-blue geometric forms, neutral fields and expressive linear marks. The composition exp...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Glaze, Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Pencil

Beyond the Sea, Abstract Painting
Beyond the Sea, Abstract Painting

Beyond the Sea, Abstract Painting

By Alicia Dunn

Located in San Francisco, CA

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In this abstract painting, shades of blue, green, and grey suggest a calm seascape. The blend of deep colors creates a hazy, dramatic atmosphere, while a yellow...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Lavender Horizons
Lavender Horizons

Lavender Horizons

By Oksana Reva

Located in Zofingen, AG

Lavender Distances From the “Mists” series Oil on canvas The artwork is sold unframed and unstretched. It will be carefully rolled and shipped in a protective tube. Lavender Dista...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Just After Sunset
Just After Sunset

Just After Sunset

By Oksana Reva

Located in Zofingen, AG

Just After Sunset Oil on canvas Artwork size: 110 × 110 cm Framed size: 112 × 112 cm The artwork is sold framed in a natural oak floating frame, creating an elegant “floating” effec...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

Early 20th Century French Expressionist Landscape Oil Painting
Early 20th Century French Expressionist Landscape Oil Painting

Early 20th Century French Expressionist Landscape Oil Painting

Located in Holywell, GB

Early 20th Century Expressionist Landscape – “Le pique-nique” A vibrant landscape executed in the expressive style of early 20th-century Expressionism. Bold, confident brushstrokes ...

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1920s Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Landscape –Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, Earth Tones, 2026, Marilina Marchica
Landscape –Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, Earth Tones, 2026, Marilina Marchica

Landscape –Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, Earth Tones, 2026, Marilina Marchica

By Marilina Marchica

Located in Agrigento, AG

Landscape is an original abstract oil painting by Italian artist Marilina Marchica. Warm beige, ochre and brown tones surround a delicate horizon line, evoking an imagined landscape....

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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Cotton, Oil Pastel, Oil

Sunset by the Sea
Sunset by the Sea

Sunset by the Sea

By Olena Kishkurno

Located in Zofingen, AG

Sunset by the Sea What makes us feel happy and truly alive? Often, it is the simplest things: traveling, discovering beautiful places, being close to nature, and experiencing moments...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Pastel, Oil

Landscape (abstract expressionist mid-century landscape)
Landscape (abstract expressionist mid-century landscape)

Landscape (abstract expressionist mid-century landscape)

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Beautiful abstract landscape by American artist, Judith Ingram (1926-2012). Landscape, ca. 1960. Oil on linen canvas measures 12 x 18 inches; 18 x 24 inches framed. Frame is custom ...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Linen

"Somewhere along the way"
"Somewhere along the way"

"Somewhere along the way"

Located in Zofingen, AG

"Somewhere along the way" From the series “Infinity Map” Our journey through life is made up of countless stories, encounters, and memories. Some of them stay with us forever, quie...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Oil

A Place of My Own
A Place of My Own

A Place of My Own

Located in Zofingen, AG

"Size: 92×92 cm (overall size with stretching 102×102 cm) Year: 2026 Materials: acrylic on canvas Shipping: ready to hang In this expressive figurative painting, a rhinoceros rests ...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

She's Walking Through the Clouds - Vibrant blue abstract seascape sky painting
She's Walking Through the Clouds - Vibrant blue abstract seascape sky painting

She's Walking Through the Clouds - Vibrant blue abstract seascape sky painting

By Jennifer L. Baker

Located in Silverthorne, CO

"She's Walking Through the Clouds" is a vibrant abstract seascape and sky painting in blues, yellow, and gold. It is a dramatic, jewel-like ode to the bluest blue of the Mediterranea...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Original Praying Hands in Violet, Large Spanish Expressionist Figurative Artwork
Original Praying Hands in Violet, Large Spanish Expressionist Figurative Artwork

Original Praying Hands in Violet, Large Spanish Expressionist Figurative Artwork

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

Praying Hands in Violet, Large Spanish Expressionist Figurative Artwork Artist: Vicent Calbet Riera (Spanish, 1940–1994) Title: Praying Hands (Descriptive Title) Date: 1993 Medium: Mixed media on paper, oil painting and watercolor Dimensions: 98 × 68 cm / 38.6 × 26.8 in Framed Dimensions: 120 × 90 cm / 47.2 × 35.4 in Signature: Hand-signed and dated by the artist in the upper right corner Framed: Yes, presented in an elegant black frame with gold detailing and black mat Condition: Very good condition Style: Expressionism, Abstract Expressionism, Figurative Expressionism Period: Late 20th Century Origin: Spain, Ibiza, Balearic Islands Subject: Praying hands, spirituality, human expression, emotion Exceptional large-scale expressionist painting by Vicent Calbet Riera (1940–1994), one of the most significant figures in the development of contemporary art in Ibiza, Spain. Created in 1993, just one year before the artist's death, this striking original mixed-media composition belongs to the final and mature period of his artistic career. The painting depicts two monumental hands joined in an evocative gesture of prayer, contemplation, or spiritual devotion. Executed in a powerful combination of oil and watercolor, the composition merges expressive figuration with lyrical abstraction, creating a deeply emotional visual experience. At the center of the painting, the hands emerge from an atmospheric violet background, their forms defined by fiery shades of orange, vermilion, crimson, and brilliant yellow. Energetic touches of turquoise blue, white, and charcoal black introduce movement, contrast, and remarkable visual intensity. The artist's sophisticated handling of different media is particularly compelling. Thick, expressive applications of oil emphasize the hands, giving them an almost sculptural presence, while the watercolor background produces a soft, atmospheric field of purples and blues. This extraordinary interplay between materiality and transparency creates a fascinating tension between the physical and the spiritual, the tangible and the intangible. The hands appear to rise from the composition, transforming a recognizable human gesture into a universal symbol of hope, vulnerability, meditation, and transcendence. Rather than pursuing traditional anatomical realism, Calbet dissolves the boundaries of the human form through vigorous brushwork, gestural abstraction, and an exceptionally expressive use of color. The resulting image possesses an almost mystical quality, encouraging viewers to discover their own emotional and symbolic interpretations. The painting exemplifies the mature artistic language of Vicent Calbet, whose work progressively evolved from figurative representation toward a highly personal synthesis of expressive gesture, abstraction, color, and psychological intensity. Its creation in 1993 is particularly noteworthy. That same year, the artist was the subject of an important retrospective exhibition, *Vicent Calbet. Trenta anys de pintura*, organized in Ibiza and Palma de Mallorca, celebrating three decades of artistic production. Measuring an impressive 98 × 68 cm (38.6 × 26.8 inches), the original painting has a commanding vertical presence. Its elegant black and gold frame brings the overall dimensions to 120 × 90 cm (47.2 × 35.4 inches), making it an outstanding statement piece for sophisticated contemporary interiors. The remarkable combination of vibrant color, emotional expression, and spiritual symbolism makes this original Spanish painting...

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1990s Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media, Oil, Watercolor

Deconstructing Dystopia - Large Neutral Tone Original Abstract Expressive Art
Deconstructing Dystopia - Large Neutral Tone Original Abstract Expressive Art

Deconstructing Dystopia - Large Neutral Tone Original Abstract Expressive Art

By Bruce Rubenstein

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The original paintings of Bruce Rubenstein seamlessly marry sophistication with accessibility. His expressive abstract artwork "Deconstructing Dystopia" brings together fragmented fi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Echoes of Purple, Figurative Scene Painting, Oil, 2026
Echoes of Purple, Figurative Scene Painting, Oil, 2026

Echoes of Purple, Figurative Scene Painting, Oil, 2026

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Unique, One-of-a-Kind Artwork Delivered unstretched in a protective tube The canvas can be easily stretched by a professional framer at your local framing studio In this painting, I...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Hand Painted X-Large-Gladiolus Glorious-Awarded Woman Artist-Open Edition of 60
Hand Painted X-Large-Gladiolus Glorious-Awarded Woman Artist-Open Edition of 60

Hand Painted X-Large-Gladiolus Glorious-Awarded Woman Artist-Open Edition of 60

By Shizico Yi

Located in London, GB

This Iconic painting by Shizico Yi is in a private collection in Florida, and it was also sold out on its Limited edition of 10 and it's Artist’s Proof. 2026, we are proud to offer...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Giclée

Ground control (Abstract Painting)
Ground control (Abstract Painting)

Ground control (Abstract Painting)

By Manuela Karin Knaut

Located in London, GB

This artwork is exclusive to IdeelArt In this dynamic body of work, Manuela Karin Knaut balances raw, intuitive expression with deliberate spatial restraint. Drawing on the immediac...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

800 Circles - Large Original Contemporary Colorful Abstract Geometric Painting
800 Circles - Large Original Contemporary Colorful Abstract Geometric Painting

800 Circles - Large Original Contemporary Colorful Abstract Geometric Painting

By Brandon Neher

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brandon Neher is a California artist whose original paintings embody a profound exploration of space, structure, and balance, infused with a touch of modern minimalism. Drawing inspi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Daydreaming 1", Original Abstract Painting
"Daydreaming 1", Original Abstract Painting

"Daydreaming 1", Original Abstract Painting

By Sandy Palasti

Located in Westport, CT

Light-filled and lyrical, this original floral abstract "Daydreaming 1" by Sandy Palasti captures the fleeting beauty of blossoms suspended between memory and imagination. Layers of ...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Sacred Calm: Contemporary Abstract Landscape Painting, Vibrant Colors
Sacred Calm: Contemporary Abstract Landscape Painting, Vibrant Colors

Sacred Calm: Contemporary Abstract Landscape Painting, Vibrant Colors

By Amy Dixon

Located in Atlanta, GA

Amy Dixon’s work has evolved over the past 35 years with true authenticity in developing her own voice on canvas. Her curious awareness is ever present and fueled by direct observati...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Mixed Media

Soulful Sanctuary: Extra Large Painting, Floral, Landscape, Unique, Original
Soulful Sanctuary: Extra Large Painting, Floral, Landscape, Unique, Original

Soulful Sanctuary: Extra Large Painting, Floral, Landscape, Unique, Original

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: Soulful Sanctuary Extra Large Painting, Floral, Landscape, Unique, Original Immerse yourself in the wild beauty of nature with this expansive, original floral artwork. Crea...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

A Corner of One's Own
A Corner of One's Own

A Corner of One's Own

Located in Zofingen, AG

Size: 122×142 cm (overall size with stretching 132×152 cm) Year: 2026 Materials: acrylic on canvas Shipping: rolled This artwork immerses the viewer in a warm, cozy domestic atmosph...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Simple Life (Gestural, Still Life, Warm, Soft, Summer, Vibrant, +40% OFF)
Simple Life (Gestural, Still Life, Warm, Soft, Summer, Vibrant, +40% OFF)

Simple Life (Gestural, Still Life, Warm, Soft, Summer, Vibrant, +40% OFF)

By Katherine Bello

Located in Kansas City, MO

Katherine Bello Simple Life (Gestural Abstract, Still Life, Warm, Soft, Summer, Vibrant) Oil and Oil Stick on Canvas 2021 Size: 20 x 20 x 1.5 inches (50.8 × 50.8 × 3.8 cm) Signed, da...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Pastel, Oil

Abstract Landscape of Pendle Hill in the English Countryside by British Artist.
Abstract Landscape of Pendle Hill in the English Countryside by British Artist.

Abstract Landscape of Pendle Hill in the English Countryside by British Artist.

By Angela Wakefield

Located in Preston, GB

Abstract Landscape of Pendle Hill in the English Countryside by British Artist, Angela Wakefield. Art measures 24 x 18 inches Frame measures 30 x 24 inches A striking original abst...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Cotton, Paint, Varnish, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, ...

AWH 354 - Abstract Landscape Minimalist Textured Layered Colorfield Oil Painting
AWH 354 - Abstract Landscape Minimalist Textured Layered Colorfield Oil Painting

AWH 354 - Abstract Landscape Minimalist Textured Layered Colorfield Oil Painting

By Bernhard Zimmer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bernhard Zimmer produces deeply layered, subtly textured abstract paintings that contain opposed elements—order and chaos, abstraction and representation, boldness and subtlety—in ex...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

"Capriccio" Monumental Multicolor Acrylic, Oil Pastel & Pencil Abstract 72"x108"
"Capriccio" Monumental Multicolor Acrylic, Oil Pastel & Pencil Abstract 72"x108"

"Capriccio" Monumental Multicolor Acrylic, Oil Pastel & Pencil Abstract 72"x108"

By Karina Gentinetta

Located in New York, NY

"Capriccio," 2026, 72" H x 108" W. "Capriccio" is a monumental contemporary abstract painting by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinetta, whose work has been featured in Architect...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil

Day on the road, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Day on the road, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Day on the road, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By MARIUSZ MAKULA

Located in Yardley, PA

Original oil on canvas on wooden stretche, signed on the front. Certificate of authenticity included. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official cert...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Oil

In the Warmth
In the Warmth

In the Warmth

Located in Zofingen, AG

Size: 97×142 cm (overall size with stretching 107×152 cm) Year: 2026 Materials: acrylic on canvas Shipping: rolled “In the Warmth” invites the viewer into an enveloping atmosphere o...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Green Abstract Painting, Sallam
Green Abstract Painting, Sallam

Green Abstract Painting, Sallam

By Addison Jones

Located in Delaware , OH

This green color changing piece is a striking statement work that seamlessly complements a wide range of interior styles. The reflective gold elements interact beautifully with natur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Pigment

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.