Untitled
Located in Columbia, MO
Untitled 1957 Gouache 9.25 x 8.5 inches Framed: 17 x 16 inches Signed lower left recto
Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings
Gouache
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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Untitled
Located in Columbia, MO
Untitled 1957 Gouache 9.25 x 8.5 inches Framed: 17 x 16 inches Signed lower left recto
Gouache
#157, 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...
Pigment
How to Get There. Medium abstract painting, magenta, purple, expressionism
Located in Oslo, NO
This original contemporary abstract expressionist painting is defined by a richly textured surface and layered painterly structure. Earthy neutrals, muted blues, warm rust tones, and...
Canvas, Acrylic
Serene by Gabriela Azar Schreiner. Contemporary abstract Painting
Located in Mentone, AU
This painting is unstretched and unframed. It will be carefully rolled and shipped in a tube. "Creating large-scale abstract paintings that evoke tranquility and presence in any spac...
Acrylic
Painting Animal Equestrian Horse Modern Gold Contemporary Striking Invest Bold
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Composed Calmness Painting Equestrian Horse Modern Gold Contemporary Striking Invest Energy Calm Blue This painting forms part of an artwork series called BLUE. I borrowed f...
Gold
Fire Escapes
Located in Greenville, DE
Edward L. Loper Jr. was a self-taught artist, while being strongly influenced by his father's later work. 34 1/2" x 45 1/2" Framed. Signed lower left.
Canvas, Oil
Black Rabbit. 2023
Located in Zofingen, AG
The painting depicts a stylized silhouette of a rabbit sitting on its hind legs. The work is created with acrylic on canvas and has a strong decorative and graphic character. The bac...
Canvas, Acrylic
Colour Television, c.1940 painting
Located in London, GB
Colour Television Gouache 51 x 31 cm Provenance: The family of A. E. Halliwell. Little is known about the artist other than the fact that he studied under the celebrated artist A...
Gouache
$10,250
"Mirage II" - Bold Blue and Green Textural Mixed Media Modern Abstract Artwork
Located in Carmel, CA
Katheryn Holt (American, born 1951) "Mirage II" 2022 Oil paint and mixed media on cradled wood panel The artist signed the back of the painting. With Frame: 33" x 49" x 2" “Mirage ...
Mixed Media, Oil, Wood, Wood Panel
ABSTRACT Contemporary Artwork White Brown Earth Minimal Texture On Hansen
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...
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Handmade Paper
Phoebus
Located in Genève, GE
Work on wood
Oil
Ruz Red Orange Very Big. TRIPTYCH original acrylic on canvas. abstract.
By Rafael Ruz
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
TRIPTYCH. original acrylic on canvas. abstract. painting While contemplating the painting of Ruz, we are inclined to talk about real ‘psychodrama’, in the same sense that Julius Bis...
Acrylic
$1,016Sale Price|73% Off
Antediluvien by Hans Eckert - Oil on canvas 45x65 cm
By Hans Eckert
Located in Geneva, CH
Work on canvas Gold flush frame 47,5 x 67 x 2,5 cm
Oil
$9,100Sale Price|35% Off
Contemporary Minimalist Textured Black & White diptych, Franz Kline inspired
Located in Maricopa, AZ
Artist : Svetlana Shalygina, "The Elegance of Simplicity" Original black & white textured diptych. Large scale, uniquely textured Contemporary paintings, with 2.5" gallery wrap edg...
Mixed Media
Leader and Followers
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Leader and Followers" is a visually striking piece of art that immediately captures the viewer's attention. The artwork, which was created using a combination of oil colors, features a central figure standing tall and confident, representing the "Leader." Surrounding this central figure are several smaller figures, representing the "Followers." Azeez's "Leader and Followers" is a profound allegory that explores the complex dynamics between leaders and their followers in society. The central figure, portrayed as powerful and charismatic, serves as a representation of leadership. This character appears larger than life, evoking a sense of authority and control. The surrounding smaller figures represent the followers, who, in contrast, appear diminutive and fragmented. Their faces are obscured, and their bodies are twisted and contorted, symbolizing the idea that followers may often lose their individuality and autonomy in their pursuit of leadership. Azeez seems to suggest that leaders can exert a significant influence over their followers, shaping their thoughts, behaviors, and even identities. "Leader and Followers" challenges viewers to reconsider their assumptions about leadership and followership. It raises questions about the responsibilities of leaders, the agency of followers, and the potential for both positive and negative outcomes when these roles intersect. Azeez's work invites us to reflect on the role of leadership in shaping society. It prompts us to ask whether leaders should be held accountable for the actions and choices of their followers. It also encourages us to consider the ethical implications of the power that leaders wield over their followers. Abiodun Nafiu...
Canvas, Oil
$1,731Sale Price|20% Off
Zen Blossoms - colorful original square roses textured asian painting on canvas
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Observe 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...
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Sketching in the Baroque Collection, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Part of artist Onelio Marrero's ongoing series featuring museum interiors and gallery-goers. In this piece, Onelio depicts a woman sketching...
Oil
$556Sale Price|20% Off
Antique American School Signed Abstract Expressionist Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American school signed abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Image size, 19L x 13H.
Canvas, Oil
Healing Forest - Abstract Green Tone Textural Floral Acrylic Canvas Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rawing inspiration from an immersive and impressionistic interpretation of nature, Canadian artist Vé Boisvert paints textural original artworks that capture the fleeting effects of ...
Canvas, Acrylic
Saffron: Large Contemporary Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Paul Wadsworth is one of the UK’s leading exponents of Expressionist paintings. His pieces are heavily worked with layers of richly applied paint, the result is paintings that sing w...
Canvas, Oil
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Large Original Oil Painting Abstract Expressionist Horse
Located in Soquel, CA
Stunning large scale abstract expressionist horse's head/eye, circa 1990. Unsigned. Unframed. Size: 60"H x 60"W x 1.5.
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Baytop Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 20th Century, Framed
By Syd Solomon
Located in New York, NY
Signed lower right Syd Solomon, an influential American artist known for his pioneering use of acrylic paint, began his artistic journey in high school in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania...
Canvas, Acrylic
Lin Xu Abstract Original Oil Painting "Sound Of Pine Trees III"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Sound Of Pine Trees III Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 20 x 12 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Note: ...
Canvas, Oil
$3,580Sale Price|20% Off
American Abstract Expressionist Mid Century Framed Vintage Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pure mid century abstract expressionist painting. Great colors and movement. Oil on canvas. Framed. No signature found.
Canvas, Oil
Underwater Dream Original Abstract Acrylic Painting by Serg Graff COA, Framed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is a one-of-a-kind original acrylic painting on canvas in a vibrant abstract style by contemporary artist Serg Graff, titled "Underwater Dream." The composition bursts with swir...
Acrylic
$795
154 Squares V.4 - Modern Colorful Abstract Geometric Squares Acrylic Painting
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...
Wood, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$1,850
Sidera (Differentiation) -21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Expression, Love
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Sidera reflects that kind of radiant intimacy, the soul's longing to chart constellations in another person, to navigate the galaxies of their experiences, and to leave behind light,...
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
$2,800Sale Price|30% Off
20th century abstract expressionist oil painting by Cleveland School artist
Located in Beachwood, OH
Richard Andres American, 1927-2013 Untitled, c. 1980 acrylic and ink on paper mounted on canvas signed lower right 24 x 20 inches 25 x 21 inches, framed Note: Minor abrasion on lowe...
Ink, Acrylic
$711Sale Price|20% Off
Abstract Expressionist Painting American Late 1960's Mid Century Black White
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid Century Modern, American Abstract Expressionist Painting on artist board. This lively action painting has wonderful interjections of color within the predominantly black and whi...
Masonite, Acrylic
$2,868Sale Price|20% Off
Retrato, Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting, 21st Century
Located in Mexico City, MX
Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting Acrylic on canvas 150 x 150 cm Signed FREE SHIPPING ROLLED UP About the artist Enrique Pichardo (Mexico City, 1973) graduated from Escuela Naci...
Canvas, Acrylic
Cubist Abstract IV, Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas by Miriam Bromberg
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Miriam Bromberg, American XXth Title: Cubist Abstract IV Year: circa 1960 Medium: Oil on Canvas Size: 24 x 30 in. (60.96 x 76.2 cm)
Oil
$1,279Sale Price|20% Off
Large French 20th Century Abstract Expression Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Marie Deloume (French born 1942) signed oil painting on paper stuck on canvas, unframed canvas size: 20 x 24 inches condition: overall very good...
Canvas, Paper, Oil
#262 Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece in this size More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket ...
Pigment
$580Sale Price|20% Off
Untitled 13-41
Located in Crested Butte, CO
Original abstract Acrylic Painting on Canvas, affixed to Windsor Newton paper. The moods and whims of nature influence the work of Sarah Van Beckum. ...
Paper, Acrylic
#205, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece in this size More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket ...
Pigment
Small Blue Abstract Mixed Media Bicycle Painting on Paper
Located in New York, NY
Born in Manuel, Cuba in 1973, Juan Lazaro Gutierrez Mamblas is a painter who focuses his vision on the bicycle. His abstract works with forms floating on a virtually monochrome groun...
Acrylic, Cardboard, Ballpoint Pen
Lilac turquoise with gold abstraction
Located in Zofingen, AG
This is an abstract painting created using the fluid acrylic technique (fluid art), featuring expressive movement and a rich interplay of color. The composition is built on the free...
Canvas, Acrylic
Belgium Contemporary Art by Alexandra De Grave - Untitled 2018/04
Located in Paris, IDF
Signed on reverse Alexandra de Grave is a Belgian artist born in 1971 who lives & works in Mouscron, Belgium. Artist of Brussels origins, Alexandra exhibits regularly in Europe, Asi...
Acrylic, Canvas
Harmony of Stillness
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Lynn Sanders is an artist excited by beauty: architecture, foliage, landscapes, seascapes, interiors. She finds palettes and shapes in her environment and propels them into her work,...
Acrylic Polymer, Ink, Acrylic
Las Mascaras VII. From Las Mascaras (The masks) Series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This series draws inspiration from Hatillo’s Fiesta de los Santos Inocentes, translating the festival’s vibrant movement and collective energy into a refined abstract vocabulary. Thr...
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic
$1,613Sale Price|20% Off
Huge French 20th Century Abstract Expression Painting 1980's Blur of Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Marie Deloume (French born 1942) oil painting on paper stuck on canvas, unframed canvas size: 40 x 29 inches Signed verso condition: overall ver...
Canvas, Paper, Oil
How Soon Is Now
Located in Jönköping, SE
This painting is part of a series titled The Essence of Nature. The series is recognized by bold brushstrokes and markmaking, multiple layers and depth, plus the use of complementar...
Acrylic, Paint, Charcoal, Oil Pastel
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...
Oil
$1,442
Contemporary abstract impressionist landscape nature painting"Vibrant nature"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary abstract piece, done with a mix of expressionism and impressionism, is titled "Vibrant Nature" and was created by French artist Nataya Mougenot. It is part of her s...
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
$110Sale Price|20% Off
French Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Artists Studio Provenance
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on thick board unframed: 8 x 8 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we have fo...
Oil
$3,680Sale Price|28% Off
Coralina, pink, orange and coral abstract expressionist painting on canvas
Located in New York, NY
Lisa Fellerson’s paintings provoke an interplay and tension between line, shape, and color. With no preconceived idea in mind, she begins by dripping, scrapping, and gouging acrylic ...
Canvas, Acrylic
Dreaming In The Garden
Located in Brecon, Powys
There’s something restorative in being outside in the fresh air. It enables one to recharge and relax. Even if one has no outside space of ones own to dream in art makes it possible. Francesca Owen...
Canvas, Oil
Turn - Large Colorful Abstract Geometric Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petra Rös-Nickel’s original paintings merge playful forms, bright colors, and architectural compositions in oil and mixed media on canvas. Her contemporary artworks contain rich textures and patterns, referencing popular European textile designs of the fifties and sixties. Rös-Nickel’s work translates the geometric and organic elements of an era that hoisted the flags of modernism and which, due to a trend to return to a rather retro style, has become topical once more. This 43-inch high by 63-inch wide contemporary oil painting is ready to hang. This artwork is double wired and may be installed vertically or horizontally. The sides of this artwork are painted and it does not require framing. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable U.S. and global shipping are available. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. Petra was born 1963 in Wathlingen near Celle, Germany, and breaks completely new ground with her abstract forms of painting and expression. After studying fashion design at the professional school for clothing in Bremen, 1980, Petra Rös-Nickel changed her field of study to architecture in Eckernförde, 1982. She now lives in Hamburg, Germany. Preferring the creative aspects of the studies to the technical ones, the artist developed the basics of her painting, never denying the roots of applied design and soon ending in a refreshing, distinctive style. Petra Rös-Nickel experiments with form, along with the use of a technique that draws attention to the processes used in creating a painting. Essential is the color space presented in multiple layers that offers the beholder access to more profound color planes. These details, scratchings, and rubbings lead to various elements of tension, such as “patchwork” or harmonious-contemplative forms (“windows”) and “oscillating lines”. Rös-Nickel's modernist paintings develop an energetic impact on the space they‘re displayed in, conveying her joy of life and self-confidence. Her abstract geometric textured artworks have been exhibited and collected worldwide, including Germany, Belgium, USA, Canada, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Notable collectors include Chris Rock...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
The Fort Protected - Large Oversized Contemporary Abstract Blue Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sarah Svetlana's original abstract artworks offer a captivating glimpse into the intricacies of the human experience, drawing inspiration from a diverse range of sources and influenc...
Canvas, Charcoal, Varnish, Pastel, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic
$420
Contemporary Abstract Still-life Figurative Small Art Painting "Three lemons"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
Original Contemporary Abstract Figurative Still-life Painting – Small Format Art “Three Lemons” is a vibrant contemporary abstract still life where color becomes the main storytelle...
Canvas, Acrylic
$440Sale Price|20% Off
'Maine Coastal Landscape, ' by P. Krewer, Watercolor Painting on Paper
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This framed 26.5" x 16.25" watercolor painting by artist P. Krewer depicts a rocky coastal landscape in Maine. In the foreground are several rock clusters on the coastal edge in mult...
Watercolor
$14,429
Metaphor of Thought- Large Abstract Library, Contemporary, French art 50x50 in
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont – Metaphor of Thought (métaphore de la pensée) Unframed: 120 × 120 cm (47.2 × 47.2 in) Framed (natural wood floating frame): 127 × 127 cm (50 × 50 in) Natural wood or ...
Canvas, Oil
$2,765
Abstract Landscape Painting in Blue and Multicolor on Canvas Gabriela Meunie
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...
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
$2,215Sale Price|34% Off
Large 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Oil circa 1975
Located in Frome, Somerset
A very good large 20th century Abstract Expressionist oil circa 1975. Stanley Smith (b. 1923) British. oil on board 61cmx 122cm. Gallery frame 65cmx 126c...
Oil
Wilma Fiori Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting – Mid-Century Modern Art
Located in Denver, CO
Bold, structured, and visually dynamic, this original abstract expressionist oil painting by Wilma Fiori exemplifies mid-century modern geometric abstraction at its finest. Known for...
Oil
$1,050
Abstract Seascape Diptych, Orange and Yellow Gestures, Textured Painting, Paper
Located in Barcelona, ES
This expressive diptych explores the emotional tension between land and sea through layered gestures, saturated color fields, and raw mark-making. The surface bears traces of movemen...
Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor, Monoprint
$4,500
City Feet - Abstract Energetic Expressionist Spontaneous Contemporary Painting
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...
Canvas, Mixed Media
Views of Nature 79, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Views of Nature 79 is an original painting, created with acrylic paint on gallery-wrapped canvas. It has a width of 8 inches and a height of 8 inches with a depth of 1.5 inches (8x8x...
Acrylic
$85,000
"Summer Porch, Provincetown" George Segal, Pop Art, Blue, Abstract Expressionism
By George Segal
Located in New York, NY
George Segal Summer Porch, Provincetown, 1956 Signed and dated lower right; inscribed and titled twice on the reverse Oil on canvas 48 x 71 inches Provenance The artist Ashland Oil ...
Canvas, Oil
My Inner Child Garden - Large Soft 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...
Canvas, Acrylic
The Italian-American’s 2020 abstract painting “The Hoe” personifies his “art of not knowing.”
In his current show at New York's Lehmann Maupin gallery, the Puerto Rican–born talent reveals new paintings with a semiautobiographical aspect.