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
Solitude, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Rich blues and teal streaks suggest the depth of the sea, while cream and white accents mimic light piercing the water. Thick paint applied using drywall knives...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Françoise Sullivan (b. 1923) is a trailblazing force in Canadian art, recognized not only for her groundbreaking work in modern dance but also for her prolific and versatile contribu...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Pastel
"Dusty Pink". Soft Pink Sculptural Wall Art in Clay from Fake Marshmallow Series
Located in FISTERRA, ES
"Dusty Pink" is a delicate yet striking artwork from Elizabeth Art Candy’s Fake Marshmallow series. Hand-modeled in natural clay, low-temperature fired, and finished with a soft dust...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Clay, Canvas, Spray Paint
OCEAN MOTION UNDERWATER PAINTING
Located in Zofingen, AG
Underwater painting is a new fast growing direction in contemporary art.
Original Art Ocean Motion was crated underwater at the depth of 14,6 met...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Gloucester Artist Charles Movalli (1945-2016) "The Horse Farm"
Located in Rockport, MA
Charles Movalli (1945–2016) had a BA from Clark University and a PhD from the University of Connecticut. He painted and wrote about art for over thirty years. He belonged to the Nort...
Category
20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Bright & Colorful French Impressionist Oil Painting Purple and Pink Abstract
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
Oil on thick card, unframed
7.5 x 9.75 inches
Signed Initials ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original Set-Nostalgia-British Awarded-ink gold leaf on canvas-DrawingTimeSeries
Located in London, GB
This Diptych in Ink and Gold leaf on canvass created by Shizico in early autumn when Dahlias take centre stage in her garden. The pictorial language in this series pays homage to Jap...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Loch Fyne, seascape, skyscape, Scotland, mountains, walking
Located in Deddington, GB
Pastel on Pastelmat, painted after a holiday near Loch Fyne - an early summer morning
Additional information:
Pastel on Paper
24 H x 30 W x 1 D cm (9.45 x 11.81 x 0.39 in)
Sold unfr...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil Pastel
ABSTRACT Contemporary Abstract Brown Earth 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...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Contemporary expressive abstract vibrant nature painting on canvas "Warmth"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary expressive abstract vibrant nature painting is dedicated to "Springtime" . This series symbolizes a new beginning, a fresh start whether it concerns a person's life...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Large Abstract Boats at the Harbor
Located in New York, NY
Robert Freiman, deaf from birth, was born in March 1917 in New York City. He attended an oral program near his home and later transferred to the Lexington School for the Deaf when he...
Category
1970s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
To Be Or Not To Be II (Abstract, Expressive, Minimal, White, Blue, ~29% OFF)
Located in Kansas City, MO
To Be Or Not To Be II
Mixed Media on Board
2023
Size: 12x12x1in
Framed: 13x13x1.25in
Signed, dated and titled by hand
COA provided
Ref.: 924802-1886
*framed in a black wooden floate...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Reflets d'ailleurs Abstract Landscape, Countryside, Contemporary, Modern French
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Choose 2 colors of frame: wood or black
Sophie Dumont is a highly regarded artist whose work has captured the attention of collectors worldwide. Known for her
distinctive appro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Time Passed, blue, pink, yellow, Joan Mitchell, flowers, nature, landscape
Located in Jönköping, SE
This painting is from my series titled "The Untethered Soul." This series delves into the transformative power of nature, capturing the essence of what one feels rather than sees. In...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Acrylic
Tivona, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
"Tivona" means lover of nature. Nature inspires all of my work, but I saved the title for this one. It is a large, colorful abstract. Fluid acrylics were poured onto a horizontal canvas.
About the Artist
Krispen Spencer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Untitled #10- acrylic on canvas
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Stephanie Visser, a native of southwestern Michigan, was educated at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids Michigan. She continued her education in fine arts and painting...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Kiss From A Rose - Colorful Floral Still Life on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maria C Bernhardsson's original artworks are influenced by the architecture and geometry of houses. Born in Sweden, Bernhardsson travels the world photographing and sketching houses ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Black Orange & Yellow Abstract Landscape Painting by Contemporary British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Black, Orange & Yellow Abstract Expressionist Landscape Painting by Leading Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield. Deep in the forest, looking through the trees out onto a mo...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
ABSTRACT Artwork by Contemporary Artist Italian Giorgio Petracci 2024 Landscape
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, Acrylic
"Mesa Verde", 1980s Original Abstract Landscape Oil Painting, Yellow, Pink, Gold
Located in Denver, CO
This striking original abstract oil painting, titled Mesa Verde, was created by artist Wilma Fiori (1929–2019) on November 17, 1988. The piece is a vibrant...
Category
1980s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Luminous
Located in Atlanta, GA
Crowell's abstract paintings are in the challenging media of oil paint and cold wax. "Techniques I originated in my practice 20 years ago are now widely recognized and taught. My pro...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wax, Wood Panel
$7,200
SINCRONIA ROSA - Angelo Palazzini Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting
By Angelo Palazzini
Located in Napoli, IT
Sincronia Rosa - Abstract Oil on Canvas Paintng , Angelom Palazzini, Italy
Angelo Palazzini was born in Lodi in 1953 where he still resides and has his own studio. His encounter wit...
Category
1980s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
ABSTRACT Lanscapes Artwork by Contemporary Artist Italian Giorgio Petracci 2024
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
Acrylic, Oil, Wood Panel
Resplendence, Abstract Oil Painting
By Heidi Hybl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A happy accident led artist Heidi Hybl to create this artwork. She stepped away from her usual landscape inspiration and explored the freedom of pure abstractio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Boats study, Koh Samui, Thailand, oil pastels, boats, vertical, impressionism
Located in Oslo, NO
Plein air oil pastels study captures the tranquil charm of moored boats nestled in the lush greenery of Koh Samui, Thailand. Plein air work is the artist's favourite activity even wh...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
Heartbreaker , 120x90 cm, acrylic, canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
Heartbreaker , 120x90 cm
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,350 Sale Price
25% Off
Ruz Quietud original abstract
By Rafael Ruz
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Ruz. original abstract acrylic painting
Original artwork by Spanish artist Rafael Ruz.
Acrylic on canvas in perfect condition.
While contemplating the painting of Ruz, we are incl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"My Purple Diamond Heart" Purple Contemporary Oil Painting with Antique Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Glass, Acrylic
Abstract Celestial Oil Painting, "Light Episode. Blue"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original oil on canvas painting by San Diego artist, Julia San Roman. Its dimensions are 48" x 60"x1.5". It is unframed. A certificate of authenticity will fo...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fils I Colors DCLXI - Multicolor Abstract Contemporary Art on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Barcelona native artist Raul de la Torre's vibrant abstract mixed media artworks pay homage to textiles. De La Torre allows the materials to take over during the process and collabor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Thread, Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Original pair of paintings by prominent & searchable artist Steve McElroy.
Located in Dallas, TX
"Pink and Black Contemporary Form" oil on canvas pair of corresponding originals by Steve McElroy. May be hung horizontally or vertically. 12 x 24 inches each. These are the orig...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Modernist Abstract Still Life Large Modernist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted mid century abstract expressionist oil painting. Great color and composition. Framed. Signed. Oil on canvas.
Category
1960s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Lignes de pensée, Abstract, Black Library, Expressionism Contemporary, Oil
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Oil on canvas – 50 x 150 cm (19.7 x 59.1 in)
Framed dimensions: 57 x 157 cm (22.4 x 61.8 in)
Framing available upon request: natural wood or black American box
Signed – Ready to hang...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
In The Zone - Large Oversized Contemporary Minimalist Blue Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Clara Berta’s acrylic and mixed-media paintings blend texture and color to create harmony, mystery, and depth on the painted surface. Her paintings transform spaces into Zen environm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Original oil painting by prominent & searchable artist Steve McElroy.
Located in Dallas, TX
"Horses of the Tang Dynasty" oil on canvas painting by Steve McElroy, 2024. Ceramic horses of the Tang Dynasty are classic art forms that will look ...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
ABSTRACT Minimalism Painting Spanish Artist Alicia Gimeno 2024 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...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
ABSTRACT Painting Dwell on Mountain Texture by Artist On Hansen Pastel
By On Hansen
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
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
Complementary Patterns 13 - Large Abstract Painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
READY TO HANG with the edges painted.
Size: 80x80X2 cm, 31.5x31.5x0.8 inches.
I signed and dated on the front and I also put my relief signet as you can see an example at the last pi...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
I Can Be Evil
Located in Zofingen, AG
This work explores Carl Gustav Jung's concept of the "shadow" — the hidden aspects of the personality that often remain unconscious. Through the image of the fish — a symbol of deep ...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Signed ink wash painting by Abstract Expressionist sculptor COA signed by artist
Located in New York, NY
MARK DI SUVERO
Abstract Expressionist drawing with artist signed COA, ca. 1963
Pen and black ink and brush and black ink wash on paper.
Hand signed on the front.
Framed, with separa...
Category
1960s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, India Ink, Mixed Media
ABSTRACT Text Raw Canvas 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...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
American Signed Abstract Expressionist Framed Mid Century Modern Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted mid century abstract oil painting. Great color and composition. Framed. Signed.
Category
1960s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$460 Sale Price
20% Off
Finale, unique signed mixed media acrylic collage, beloved Texas artist, Framed
Located in New York, NY
Henry Rayburn
Finale, 1995
Acrylic and mixed media collage on paper
Signed in graphite pencil on the front
Unique
Frame included
Provenance: Irving, Texas Corporate Collection de-acc...
Category
1990s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Seated Male, Mid-Century Male Nude Figurative Expressionist Drawing on Paper
Located in Beachwood, OH
Joseph Glasco (American, 1925-1996)
Seated Male, 1969
Ink on paper
Signed and dated lower right
25 x 19.5 inches
27.5 x 22 inches, framed
Joseph Glasco was born in Paul’s Valley, Okl...
Category
1960s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink
'Abstract in Saffron and Sage', NYU, National Association Women Artists, NYAE
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'M.S. Bremer' for Marlene Bremer (German-American, 1937-2018); additionally titled, verso, 'Spring Series 96 No. 3', signed and pain...
Category
1990s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Large Modernist Art French Abstract Expressionist Colorful Painting Roger Lersy
By Roger Lersy
Located in Surfside, FL
Roger Lersy, French (1920 - 2004)
Painting on paper (not sure if this is watercolor, acrylic or oil, the paper has a velvet finish and texture to it and there is some texture to the ...
Category
1960s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper
Mosaico Rojo, Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting, 21st Century
Located in Mexico City, MX
Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting
Acrylic on canvas
120x200cm
Signed
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About the artist
Enrique Pichardo (Mexico City, 1973) graduated from Escuela Nacional de Pintura, Escultura y Grabado (ENPEG) “La Esmeralda”. As a Mexican Contemporary Expressionism artist...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$3,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Taupe Leaves-Untitled 7- 28" X 21"
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Taupe Leaves
Oil on canvas.
Contemporary artist Deborah Bigeleisen is celebrated for her exceptional ability to toggle between abstraction and representation creating a new genre of...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Barn 17 October 11:31 - Modern Expressive Landscape, Nature Painting
Located in Salzburg, AT
Robert Motelski's paintings are exceptional visions of nature, visions of space which surrounds us. They tell about being, fate and passing. They depend on the season of year, the ti...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Summer Nights, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
The setting sun cuts through a bank of afternoon cloud cover, casting heavenly light on the earthy landscape. The far horizon comes into sight with a whisper ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Meeting Original Abstract Interior Acrylic Painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Meeting. Abstract painting in Art Nouveau style, painted with acrylic paints. It is made in a light palette: gray, pink, yellow. The product has a modern aesthetic design. A delicate...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Rain
Located in Park City, UT
NICHOLAS WILTON’s paintings are visual poems, informed by Nature and his personal experience of life. Color, texture, and organic forms are layered into a complex visual weave that h...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
$29,500
Fish Expression Oil Painting Impasto Palette Knife Art Original
Located in Zofingen, AG
Marine life painting will be a good addition to your original oil painting collection. Fish art is my favourite theme.
Original art is painted on stretched canvas, READY to HANG. Ocean art is signed both sides - in front and at the back by OlgaNikitinArt.
Explore the enchanting underwater world with this exquisite oil painting on stretched canvas, sized at 50x40cm. Crafted with the impasto technique and palette knife, this original artwork showcases a vibrant school of fish in a captivating marine setting. The dynamic textures and striking colors breathe life into the oceanic scene, making it an ideal enhancement for any home or office. Perfect for art aficionados and ocean lovers, this unique fish painting adds a touch of brilliance to your decor and invites engaging discussions. Celebrate the allure of marine art with this stunning oil painting today!
Fish Wall Art Underwater Oil Painting...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pink Sea, Monoprinting Mixed Media on Paper, Abstract Fish Patterns Painting
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, Monoprint
"Sunshine and Shadows" Antique American Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American oil painting by Elaine Crawley. Oil on canvas board. Signed. Framed. Measuring 21 by 25 inches overall and 20 by 24 painting alone.
Category
1960s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Quadrivium 64A" 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
#251, 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
Black and Pink Without a Yellow Sun - colorful, abstract, acrylic on canvas
By Aron Hill
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Fresh and modern, Aron Hill embraces colour and bold, simple shapes to create dynamic paintings. Curves, lines and half-circles in hot pink, bright yellow, deep blue, green, red and ...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
Juju's Beach - Abstract Large Organic Cubism Pastel Original Artwork on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rue Bootay’s "Juju’s Beach" is a captivating abstract composition that blends organic forms and fluid lines in a harmonious dance of movement and energy. Measuring 30 x 66 inches, th...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
R. Poch Big. 53 Things. acrylic painting
By Ramon Poch
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
53.-Things. 180 x 120 cm acrylic painting
Born in Badalona (Barcelona).
Photographer and advertising film director.
Founding partner of the advertising production company La Cosa ...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
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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