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
Acrylic abstract flowers painting on canvas "Whirlwind of summer flowers"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This unique contemporary floral artwork named "Whirlwind of summer flowers" presents an abstract interpretation of floral beauty, captivating viewers with its dynamic expression and...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
'Abstract of Lines and Colours II' German School (circa 1960s)
Located in London, GB
'Abstract of Lines and Colours II', oil on panel (circa 1960s), German School, signed, 'X. Kruger'. This artwork is a clear homage to Piet Mondrian (1872-1944). Recognised for the pu...
Category
1960s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Dreaming of De Kooning" Colorful Abstract Oil Painting on Wood Panel Framed
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
With layers of bright oils, whisking brush strokes, and thrown paint, Shaoul captures a love story through her paint pallet and abstract expression. The artist explores something new...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel
Homage - Van Gogh - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Homage - Van Gogh - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas
Vibrant and expressive composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). Fla...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
Tempest - Large warm sunset abstract landscape painting
Located in Broomfield, CO
"Tempest" is a large warm sunset abstract landscape painting. This painting was made in the high Rockies of Colorado in the late autumn, when the winds roll through the sky with the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Marigold Joy
Located in Toronto, Ontario
It is hard to reconcile Gershon Iskowitz's (1921-1988) aesthetic with his personal history.
Born to a religious family in Poland, Iskowitz was allowed to leave Yeshiva (Jewish relig...
Category
1980s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Interwoven Steps by Barbara Schaumann - Contemporary Abstract Dancers Painting
Located in DE
Barber Schaumann is a contemporary artist known for her vibrant, abstract interpretations of the female form. Her work combines bold colors with modern, geometric shapes, blending el...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Pinar Akbaba
Located in Yardley, PA
Acrylic on canvas :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: No :: Signed: Yes :: Signature Locat...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
French 20th Century Geometric Abstract with Intersecting Lines and Bold Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Geometric Abstract Composition
by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924)
inscribed verso and dated on back 74'
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas size: 25 x 15 inches
condition: o...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Energy meeting" Square abstract large oil painting on canvas . Dynamic . Dynami
Located in Oslo, NO
In this stirring blend of acrylics, oils, and ink, I channeled the dynamic essence of existence. The abstract forms swirl with a futuristic spirit, embodying the perpetual dance of e...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Morris Katz painting 2002
By Morris Katz
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Morris Katz Painting 2002:
Oil paint on wood board. Unique.
8x10 inches.
Very good overall vintage condition.
Polish born Morris Katz (1932 – 2010) survived World War II in a Disp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
"(sequoia) surfers' clouds pink" - abstract landscape - marsh - Diebenkorn
Located in Atlanta, GA
"(sequoia) surfers' clouds pink" is an abstract landscape painting featuring hues of orange, blue, green, purple and pink.
Katherine Sandoz is inspired by the work of Helen Frankent...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
GA2402 - Abstract Geometric Interior Painting with White, Grey, Black
By Zach Touchon
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This geometric abstract painting, titled "GA2402", is part of the "Geometric Abstraction" series.
"GA2402" showcases circular and rectangular shapes in a monochromatic palette of b...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Varnish
"Flower Monster" by Aromas Artist Frank Romero
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant abstract composition by Aromas, California, Monterey Bay Area abstract expressionist artist Frank Thomas Romero (American, b-1985). Signed ...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Oil, Cardboard
Indian with Pipe
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional oil on canvas by master Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein is an exceptional and unique example of his early pre-pop work. It is signed by the artist, upper right.
After m...
Category
1950s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Yellow Roses Landscape - impressionistic painting on linen canvas with roses
Located in Zofingen, AG
Immerse yourself in a vibrant yet tranquil world of impasto colors infused with meditative floral magic. My style reflects influences from abstract expressionism and modern art, empl...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Acrylic
Untitled in Blue & Grey, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Acrylic Abstract Painting, Original artwork created by Ronald Hunter. A balanced abstract composition with blue an grey tones, made with many layers of acrylic paint. You will ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
10' Changes Everything, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
"My work is completely in the direction of abstract, but many viewers experience other views," says Patricia. "In this piece, the name tells the story that wh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Blue Spires In Grey Geometric Abstract Surrealist Composition 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...
Category
20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary Abstract vibrant colorful floral painting "Spring Inspiration"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Spring Inspiration," an abstract expressive artwork by French artist Natalya Mougenot, is part of her "Floral" series. Natalya enjoys working in a single, focused setting to convey ...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Electric Horseman - Crazy
Located in Bozeman, MT
This is an unframed original painting on paper. Rocky Hawkins was born in 1950 in Seattle, Washington and grew up in small towns near the Cascades Mountains. His interest in the myst...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Archival Paper, Oil
Ledge and Sea, Early Morning
By Nell Blaine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Provenance: Fischbach Gallery
Tibor De Nagy Gallery
Exhibited in The Virginia Museum, 1979
Nell Blaine, painter of still lifes and landscapes in brilliant colors, created abstract wo...
Category
1970s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Abstract 2522
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this artwork, I ventured into a dance of subtle chaos and tranquility, reflecting nature's own rhythms. Through layers of acrylic, I explored the interplay of serenity an...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
BALANCING ACT
Located in London, GB
What makes Sally Burch's work exceptional is her use of the acrylic polymers and her creation of her own colours directly onto wood leaving some of the woo...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Acrylic Polymer
Original Abstract Painting on Canvas "Optimistic Creativity" by Serg Graff COA
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is a unique original acrylic/oil painting on canvas in a fantasy abstract style by Serg Graff Titled "Optimistic Creativity".
It comes signed, dated, and with a COA (Certificat...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
The Challenge, abstract expressionist painting by Cleveland School artist
Located in Beachwood, OH
Richard Andres
American, 1927-2013
The Challenge, c. 1982
acrylic and ink on paper mounted on canvas
signed lower right, signed and titled verso
60 x 41.5 inches
Richard Andres was...
Category
1980s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Acrylic
Thomas Easley - Hidden In Plain Sight, Painting 2023
Located in Greenwich, CT
This abstracted painting offers glimpses of a woman's body in a burst of vibrant colors, but only if you can see her. Shades of red -- from bright hues to deep red-browns -- dominate...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
"Quadrivium 78" 2024 acrylic and collage on paper
Located in New York, NY
Peter Stephens
Quadrivium 78, 2024
acrylic and collage on paper
30 x 22 in
image size:16 x 16 in
(ste028)
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Exotic Thriller - Layered Colorful Organic Textured Figures Contemporary Shapes
By Jonas Fisch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish artist Jonas Fisch’s imagery is vibrantly buzzing with colorful commentary on society - past and present - morphed into figures, words, and shapes. His heavily layered canvas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Mujer Con Sombrilla, Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting, 21st Century
Located in Mexico City, MX
Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting
Acrylic on canvas
170 x 240 cm
Signed
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About the artist
Enrique Pichardo (Mexico City, 1973) graduated from Escuela Naci...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Contemporary "Alien Landscape 4"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original abstract oil painting on panel by Southern California artist, Daniel Ketelhut. Its dimensions are 20" x 20" x 2.5". It is unframed. A certificate of ...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
An Abstract Mosaic Painting, "August Heat"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original oil painting by San Diego artist, Kathleen Kane-Murrell. Its dimensions are 24"x36"x1.5". A certificate of authenticity will follow delivery.
"Augus...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled (Highrise)
By Karl Benjamin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Untitled (Highrise), 1954, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, 20 x 20 inches, presented in its original frame
Karl Benjamin was a California-based artist who is best known...
Category
1950s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fractal-Paris-1
Located in Paris, FR
Gouache on paper for a performance by Seiko Tachibana on September 27, 2024.
The Fractal series illustrates the invisible networks of our interconnected world. Like the intertwining ...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Satori Blooms II - impressionistic painting on linen canvas with 3d roses
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Look at a tree, a flower, a plant. Let your awareness rest upon it. How still they are, how deeply rooted in Being. Allow nature to teach you stillness." – Eckhart Tolle
Let your g...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Acrylic
Pears canvas/oil, 38x46 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001)
Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad School of Art, Saratov Art School, graduated from the Depar...
Category
1990s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Armor wrapped in Love 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Vintage Signed American School Abstract Pop Art Large Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract signed oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed.
Category
1970s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
ABSTRACT Diptych Landscapes Orange Red Contemporary 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...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Wood Panel, Pigment
Night Dreams
Located in Zofingen, AG
What inspired the creation of this floral abstraction:
The highly bold colours in the night light. Excellent intensive pink and red colours on the black-blue background.
Dimension in...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Varnish, Ink, Acrylic
Abstract Composition, oil painting by Pierre Coquet
Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR
Pierre Coquet – Abstract Composition
Reference number A268
Framed with a natural oak floated frame
55 x 70 cm frame included (50 x 65 cm without frame)
This work is painted with oil on a paper that is mounted on a board and placed in a made to measure wood strectcher. It is signed in the bottom right. Stamp of the signature in the bottom right
Pierre was very sensitive to abstract paintings. He did a lot of abstract works melting colors and shapes in different atmosphere and style. Nevertheless he could come back to figuration and again to abstraction with no precise period of time.
Abstract paintings by Pierre Coquet represent a large part of his production.
The constant search for balance between shapes and colors as well as his passion for Nicolas de Staël, André Lanskoy, Alfred Mannessier… takes him on different paths from what we know of him.
His way of painting is strong and thoughtful, the lines stretch out and the harmonious touches, applied with sobriety, reveal a great sense of color.
Provenance : Workshop of the artist (stamped and numbered on the back)
Pierre Coquet (1926-2021) is a French painter who was born in Limas near Lyon, France.
He entered the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Lyon in 1942 and followed the teaching of Antoine Chartres, Henri Vielly and René Chancrin. He won a prize in 1945 and joined a movement that wanted to be outside of any school whose name ends with “ism”, (like impressionism, cubism…) between figuration and the renaissance of Abstract Art, bringing together young generations under thirty and eager not to submit to any technique. The “Sanzism” (literally without « ism ») will bring together, among others, painters: James Bansac, Roger Bravard, André Chaix, Jean Mélinand, Paul Clair, André Cottavoz, Pierre Doye, Jean Fusaro, Jacques Truphémus, André Lauran...
Category
1980s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
1988 "Black and White Abstract" Large Painting on Paper
Located in Arp, TX
Artist unknown
"Black & White Abstract"
May 29, 1988
Acrylic on Strathmore paper
25.75"x40.5" unframed
Unsigned
Category
1980s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Heart of the sea - Blue abstract seascape painting
Located in Broomfield, CO
"Heart of the sea" is a large blue abstract landscape painting, depicting the grandeur of the sea. It is made in a stunning palette of blues, with a bright yellow light at its center...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstract Painting "Melting into Harmony", 2024 by Udo Haderlein
Located in Berlin, DE
Acrylic ink and paint on canvas, 2024. Signed, titled and dated on the back.
Ready to hang. The artwork comes directly from the artist's studio.
Height: 53 in ( 134,5cm), Width: 4...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
In the Jungle - acrylic on canvas
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Nina is an artist, ceramist and colorist with 20 years of professional experience and a lifetime of art appreciation. Originally from Virginia and having traveled and lived extensive...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Fresh spring bouquet " (small acrylic expressionist floral artwork on paper)
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary colorful artwork celebrating spring features a bouquet of fresh flowers of red, white and green colors.
This artwork belongs to my “Floral” series which is full ...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Abstract Blue and White Fish Patterns, Mediterranean, Expressionist Seascape
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...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Watercolor
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 Washington...
Category
1980s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
A Textural Abstract Artwork, "Tropical Storm"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one-of-a-kind original textural abstract artwork by San Diego artist, Alexander Arshansky. Its dimensions are 36"x36"x2". It is unframed. A Certificate of Authenticity will...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic
Campeche, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Tracy Burke
Located in Yardley, PA
This piece was created on museum quality gallery wrapped canvas stretched over a hand-crafted wooden stretcher frame. Edges are staple-free and painted to compliment the artwork. No ...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Abstract Red & Green (Contemporary Minimal Abstract Painting on Paper)
By Ralph Stout
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstract painting on paper
image: 18 x 24 inches
paper size: 22 x 30 inches
Contemporary minimalist abstract painting on a beautiful thick, creamy white Arches paper, unframed.
Ins...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Archival Paper
"Phylum Four" (abstract, dye, natural, ochre, gold, umber, brown, antique linen)
Located in Paris, IDF
PHYLUM FOUR
2024
Paris, France
This painting features intriguing, intersecting folds, evoking shapes that are both floral and insect-like. The organic shadows suggest subtle relatio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Dye
"Abstract Seduction Series" , RK35SK, Painting, 21st Century, Acrylic
By Roger König
Located in Dessau-Rosslau, Sachsen Anhalt
Artist: Roger König b. Dessau, Germany (1968) Master student of Kurt Schönburg, HWK Halle, Germany.
Art Awards Winner 2019 - Art Fair Leipzig
König combines modern painting with acr...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Clay, Acrylic
Shimmering Sky, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Inspired by the sky after a rainstorm, this artwork captures the moment when the sun begins to emerge from behind the clouds. Metallic silver blends seamlessl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
L’horizon mensonger
Located in PARIS, FR
Georges Mathieu (1921 - 2012)
L’horizon mensonger
Alkyde sur toile / Alkyd on canvas
Signé en bas à gauche, titré au dos / Signed lower left and titles on the back
Circa 1990
Size : ...
Category
1980s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Alkyd
French 20th Century Abstract Bold Color Contrasts and Layered Grid Patterns
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition
by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924)
signed on back, inscribed verso
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas size: 16 x 24 inches
condition: ove...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Red Seascape, Abstract Geometric Fish Patterns, Monoprinting on Rag Paper, 2024
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...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Watercolor, Rag Paper, Monoprint
Bright & Colourful Overlapping Circles Abstract French 20th Century Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition
signed by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924)
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas size: 35 x 45.75 inches
condition: overall very good, a few ...
Category
Late 20th Century 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.