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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
Charmion Von Wiegand - Intersecting Magic Square gouache on board, signed Framed
Charmion Von Wiegand - Intersecting Magic Square gouache on board, signed Framed

Charmion Von Wiegand - Intersecting Magic Square gouache on board, signed Framed

By Charmion von Wiegand

Located in New York, NY

Charmion von Wiegand Intersecting Magic Square, ca. 1963 Gouache on paperboard Signed and titled on the back of the artwork. The signature shown on the frame back is a photo of the a...

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1960s Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media, Gouache, Handmade Paper, Pencil

"Northern legends.River" Original abstract painting.Abstract expressionist works
"Northern legends.River" Original abstract painting.Abstract expressionist works

"Northern legends.River" Original abstract painting.Abstract expressionist works

By Nadezda Stupina

Located in Oslo, NO

In this painting, I've interwoven the raw textures of acrylic and the fluidity of ink to explore the mysticism of natural landscapes. The deep contrasts and vibrant splashes symboliz...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Contemporary Minimalist Dusty Rose Tones Abstract Painting Canvas Tete Alurralde
Contemporary Minimalist Dusty Rose Tones Abstract Painting Canvas Tete Alurralde

Contemporary Minimalist Dusty Rose Tones Abstract Painting Canvas Tete Alurralde

By Teté Alurralde

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Pigment

Dmitri Wright - Butterfly and Dragonfly, Painting 2017
Dmitri Wright - Butterfly and Dragonfly, Painting 2017

Dmitri Wright - Butterfly and Dragonfly, Painting 2017

By Dmitri Wright

Located in Stamford, CT

Oil on Canvas WAVENY MEADOW Series: “[These pieces] are a variant on American Impressionism where the pictorial narrative and sense of place was fully established. However, my sensa...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Oil

White Lotus Lithograph
White Lotus Lithograph

White Lotus Lithograph

By Hoi Lebadang

Located in Soquel, CA

White Lotus Lithograph A limited edition lithograph by listed artist Hoi Lebadang, (Vietnamese/French, 1922 – 2015). This print displays an ethereal lotus flower to center, known to ...

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1970s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Lithograph

Large Abstract Boats at the Harbor
Large Abstract Boats at the Harbor

Large Abstract Boats at the Harbor

By Robert Freiman

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...

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1970s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large French Abstract Picasso Style Red Colour Original Oil Painting Signed
Large French Abstract Picasso Style Red Colour Original Oil Painting Signed

Large French Abstract Picasso Style Red Colour Original Oil Painting Signed

By Beatrice Werlie

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Large French Abstract, Picasso Style, Red Colour, Original Oil Painting, Signed By French artist Beatrice Werlie, early 21st Century Signed by the artist on the lower right hand corner Oil painting on canvas, unframed Canvas size: 26 x 20 inches Sensational abstract oil painting by the French female artist, Beatrice Werlie (born 1974). A wonderful nod to the Picasso style of abstract art, using the artists supreme technique of mixing unusual colours together. The striking mix of red, yellow and blue brings a rich sense of warmth to the piece. The concept of 'abstract' was defined by Picasso, but many artists have looked to the Spanish iconic...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tierra viva - Experimental. Mixed media painting on Canvas
Tierra viva - Experimental. Mixed media painting on Canvas

Tierra viva - Experimental. Mixed media painting on Canvas

By Alec Franco

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The paintings resists framing in concepts, it overflows the contours and borders of rationality. It is through the presence of color, combined with an abstraction at times with expre...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Oil Pastel

Diptych: Khloris 007 and 002. Abstract Painting. From The Khloris Series
Diptych: Khloris 007 and 002. Abstract Painting. From The Khloris Series

Diptych: Khloris 007 and 002. Abstract Painting. From The Khloris Series

By Francisco Larios

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The central concept of Larios painting series KHLORIS is based on the idea of ​​the garden as a metaphorical space. Larios seeks to find a certain romantic beauty in the details of n...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Lacquer, Pastel, Automotive Paint, Acrylic

Abstract Minimalist Mixed-Media Collage on Paper by Beñat Olaberria 2025
Abstract Minimalist Mixed-Media Collage on Paper by Beñat Olaberria 2025

Abstract Minimalist Mixed-Media Collage on Paper by Beñat Olaberria 2025

By Beñat Olaberria

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

At our 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 Auth...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Handmade Paper, Monoprint

Bellflower

Bellflower

Located in New York, NY

2025 Oil and oil bar on Mosi (Korean ramie) 10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm) Unique Signed and dated, verso

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Oil Crayon, Oil

LEROY - FRENCH CONTEMPORARY ABSTRACT CUBIST PAINTING WITH COLLAGE
LEROY - FRENCH CONTEMPORARY ABSTRACT CUBIST PAINTING WITH COLLAGE

LEROY - FRENCH CONTEMPORARY ABSTRACT CUBIST PAINTING WITH COLLAGE

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: R. Leroy (French b. 1932) Title: Abstract/ Cubist Composition Medium: mixed media - material and oil on canvas, unframed Size: painting: 21.25 x 28.75 inches...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"The Three Graces"
"The Three Graces"

"The Three Graces"

By Nataliia Svitlychna

Located in Edinburgh, GB

This arresting contemporary masterpiece is a profound exploration of human connection and the fluid nature of identity. Employing a sophisticated palette of moss green, aged parchmen...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Partners  -  Abstract Colorful Figurative Painting
Partners  -  Abstract Colorful Figurative Painting

Partners - Abstract Colorful Figurative Painting

By Valerie Etitinwo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Valerie Etitinwo's unique approach to abstract figurative painting celebrates the unconventional beauty found in imperfection and awkwardness. The Nigerian-Swiss artist uses bold col...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Untitled Abstract Expressionist painting
Untitled Abstract Expressionist painting

Untitled Abstract Expressionist painting

By Eve Peri

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Watercolor on paper, sheet measures 12 x 17.5 inches. Unframed. Signed and dated lower right. Estate stamp on verso. EVE PERI (1897-1966) Born in Bangor, Maine, Eve Peri worked...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache

Abstract R 2506
Abstract R 2506

Abstract R 2506

By Alex Senchenko

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this painting, I harnessed the dynamic and evocative qualities of acrylics paints to sculpt a vivid landscape of emotion and expression. My aim was to capture the ephemeral play o...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Abstract Coastal
Abstract Coastal

Abstract Coastal

By Michael Pauker

Located in Soquel, CA

Beautiful multicolor abstract expressionist oil painting with pops of grey, yellow, orange, green and blue on a wood panel by Bay Area artist Michael Pauker (American, b.1957). Flush...

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Early 2000s Abstract Paintings

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Wood, Oil

Very Large French 20th Century Blue Textured Abstract Composition Painting
Very Large French 20th Century Blue Textured Abstract Composition Painting

Very Large French 20th Century Blue Textured Abstract Composition Painting

By Gilbert Pelissier

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Abstract Expressionist Composition by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924) signed oil painting on canvas, unframed inscribed verso dated 68' canvas size: 35 x 46 inches condition: ov...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Focus on Nature, Abstract Oil Painting
Focus on Nature, Abstract Oil Painting

Focus on Nature, Abstract Oil Painting

By Ronda Waiksnis

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A blend of soft, muted colors evokes the tranquility of a serene landscape. The composition draws the eye toward the horizon, hinting at a journey or passage of...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Contemporary Art by Raphael Durans - No.481
French Contemporary Art by Raphael Durans - No.481

French Contemporary Art by Raphael Durans - No.481

By Raphael Durans

Located in Paris, IDF

Acrylic on complex & dissected canvas Raphael Durans is a French minimalist abstract artist born in 1949 who lives & works in Marrakech, Morocco. He started his career in nineties i...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

The Blue Dress 24 - Abstract Flowy Minimalist Figurative Ink Painting on Paper
The Blue Dress 24 - Abstract Flowy Minimalist Figurative Ink Painting on Paper

The Blue Dress 24 - Abstract Flowy Minimalist Figurative Ink Painting on Paper

By Bettina Mauel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bettina Mauel expresses dynamism and sensuality in her paintings: “I paint what I experience,” she articulates. “This includes landscapes, flowers, and people in motion, capturing th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Ink, Mixed Media, Graphite

Let it flow - abstract vs figurative painting, 105X100 cm
Let it flow - abstract vs figurative painting, 105X100 cm

Let it flow - abstract vs figurative painting, 105X100 cm

Located in New York, NY

This painting will be shipped rolled in a tube and is not stretched! "Let It Flow" is a meditation on release, transformation, and the quiet intelligence of organic growth. Layers o...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

New Beginning - original painting acrylic on canvas
New Beginning - original painting acrylic on canvas

New Beginning - original painting acrylic on canvas

By Christel Haag

Located in London, GB

New Beginning - 2017 by Christel Haag Large vividly colorful abstract piece by award winning German artist Christel Haag. original painting acrylic on canvas - stretched ready to hang. Ships securely from London. About the artist : « A life without color is unthinkable. I dedicate myself to my late love, colorful abstract painting, with all the more passion...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Mid Century Abstract -- In Town On An Icicle Bicycle
Mid Century Abstract -- In Town On An Icicle Bicycle

Mid Century Abstract -- In Town On An Icicle Bicycle

By Charles Chapin

Located in Soquel, CA

Wonderful mid-century Wilhem de Kooning style abstract figurative by North Carolina artist Charles Chapin (American, 20th Century), 1967. Signed lower right (Chapin '67). Titled on verso on stretcher cross brace "In Town on An Icycle Bycicle(sic). Condition: Very Good. Image size: 48"H x 34"W. Presented in painted white slat rustic frame. Framed size: 49"H x 35"W x 1". Charles Chapin received his BA from North Carolina and was associated with the Chapel Hill...

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1960s Abstract Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Malibu View  - Original Framed Colorful City Abstract Artwork on Canvas
Malibu View  - Original Framed Colorful City Abstract Artwork on Canvas

Malibu View - Original Framed Colorful City Abstract Artwork on Canvas

By Maria C. Bernhardsson

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Symphony in White, Blue and Pink
Symphony in White, Blue and Pink

Symphony in White, Blue and Pink

By Bianca Wellwood

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a beautiful whimsical geometric abstract painting by Bianca Wellwood. The colors are vibrant but subtle. Frame: unframed, further framing possible It is not stretched and...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Cross - Town Rivals
Cross - Town Rivals

Cross - Town Rivals

By Patrick Wilson

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

PATRICK WILSON (b. 1970, Redding, CA) received his Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of California, Davis in 1993 and his Masters of Fine Art degree at Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, CA in 1995. For abstract painter Patrick Wilson, aesthetic beauty and visual pleasure are primary concerns. Using drywall tools, paint rollers, and masking tape, Wilson layers lines, squares, and rectangles in meticulously balanced compositions that, with the use of vivid color, evoke a palpable sense of light. Despite Wilson’s assiduous process, he also works intuitively, responding to his compositions as they evolve. “The key value of abstraction to me is its openness,” he explains. “The best abstraction isn’t didactic, it’s experiential.” He has had numerous solo exhibitions, including Miles McEnery Gallery, New York, NY; Susanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects, Culver City, CA; “Evolving Geometries: Line, Form, and Color,” Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA; “Steak Night,” Susanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects, Culver City, CA; “Patrick Wilson: Pull,” University Art Museum, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA; “Slow Motion Action Painting,” Marx & Zavattero, San Francisco, CA; and “Slow Food,” Curator’s Office, Washington, D. C. Recent group exhibitions include "Do You Think it Needs a Cloud," Miles McEnery Gallery, New York, NY; “20 Years Anniversary Exhibition,” Vielmetter Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; “The Responsive Eye Revisited: Then, Now, and In-Between,” Miles McEnery Gallery, New York, NY; “Michael Reafsnyder & Patrick Wilson”, Miles McEnery Gallery, New York, NY; “Pivotal: Highlights from the Collection,” Orange County Museum of Art, Newport Beach, CA; “On the Road...

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Early 2000s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Alkyd

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.