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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
Tree of Life 2. From the series Tree of Life
Tree of Life 2. From the series Tree of Life

Tree of Life 2. From the series Tree of Life

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This series of paintings is part of a visual journey into our relationship with forests, jungles and the sacred Tree of Life. Through painting and sculpture, Gregory Robin conveys t...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Présence" Collection - N°4 by Gilbert Pauli - Acrylic on Jute - 110x150 cm
"Présence" Collection - N°4 by Gilbert Pauli - Acrylic on Jute - 110x150 cm

"Présence" Collection - N°4 by Gilbert Pauli - Acrylic on Jute - 110x150 cm

By Gilbert Pauli

Located in Geneva, CH

Born in 1944 in the canton of Fribourg, Gilbert Pauli currently lives in Geneva, where he devotes himself to painting and sculpture, a passion he developed from his childhood. His fa...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Jute

Fire (Paradise Paintings) - large, geometric, abstract, group series, acrylic
Fire (Paradise Paintings) - large, geometric, abstract, group series, acrylic

Fire (Paradise Paintings) - large, geometric, abstract, group series, acrylic

By Milly Ristvedt

Located in Bloomfield, ON

A dark, forest green square is flanked by smaller squares of indigo, red and pale yellow on a hot ground of brushed red, orange and yellow in this bold acrylic on canvas. Aptly titled "Fire" this powerful image is part of the Paradise group of paintings. The eight canvases in this group are titled after the Paradise Papers, reflecting narratives of wealth, the ways in which it is made and inequality. Milly Ristvedt (b. 1942, Kimberley, BC) RCA, began her career in Toronto in 1964 after studies with Takao Tanabe at the Vancouver School of Art. At 24, her work was included in the Centennial Exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ontario...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary New Abstract Artwork Colors by Artist Christina Gschwantner 2024
Contemporary New Abstract Artwork Colors by Artist Christina Gschwantner 2024

Contemporary New Abstract Artwork Colors by Artist Christina Gschwantner 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 Authenticity, guaranteeing its originality and provenance. We offer secure worldwide delivery to any address you specify, ensuring that your purchase arrives in pristine condition. If you require additional shipping options or a bespoke quote from our trusted network of carriers, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our team is here to help you find the best solutions for a smooth and secure delivery experience. In her work, artist Christina Gschwantner...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Raw Linen, Oil, Acrylic

Looking West 4

Looking West 4

Located in Crested Butte, CO

Looking West 4 is part of the “Path to Eminence” series by Meghan Wilbar. During the pandemic, the uncertainty and isolation led Wilbar on a new series ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Roots Are Our Support. Diptych Nature Abstract Paintings
Roots Are Our Support. Diptych Nature Abstract Paintings

Roots Are Our Support. Diptych Nature Abstract Paintings

Located in Zofingen, AG

In keeping with my passion for nature, this collection "Infusing wisdom of Nature" focuses on the wisdom and support found in nature. Powerful roots symbolising spiritual and cultura...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Something and nothing"
"Something and nothing"

"Something and nothing"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Anatoly Kost “Something and nothing” 2012 y. Canvas.Oil. Painting Flat: 72/60 cm. Framed: 76/64 cm "Something and Nothing" is an exploration of presence and absence—of form emerging ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A silent conversation
A silent conversation

A silent conversation

Located in Zofingen, AG

A silent conversation. The painting depicts a gentle dance of water lilies - a silent dialogue of nature unfolding on the water's surface. The lilies, immersed in a tranquil space, s...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large British 20th Century Abstract Painting The Piano Concert Figurative Work
Large British 20th Century Abstract Painting The Piano Concert Figurative Work

Large British 20th Century Abstract Painting The Piano Concert Figurative Work

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Piano Concerto by Mary Edwards (British, 20th century) signed with initials, titled to frame plaque oil painting on board, framed framed: 29 x 41 inches board: 24 x 36 inches conditi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Liza Zhdanova "Flowers #10" Large Contemporary Floral Acrylic, 73x58 in, 2024
Liza Zhdanova "Flowers #10" Large Contemporary Floral Acrylic, 73x58 in, 2024

Liza Zhdanova "Flowers #10" Large Contemporary Floral Acrylic, 73x58 in, 2024

Located in Los Angeles, CA

“Flowers #10” is a large-scale acrylic painting by contemporary Ukrainian artist Liza Zhdanova, created in 2024. This work belongs to her acclaimed “Flowers” series, where she explor...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Memory of Spring (Abstract painting)
Memory of Spring (Abstract painting)

Memory of Spring (Abstract painting)

By Debra Ramsay

Located in London, GB

Memory of Spring (Abstract painting) Acrylic on acrylic panel (plexi) - Unframed. This work is sold as a triptych which could be hung on a wall (cleat system supplied) or displayed...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Plexiglass, Acrylic

Syrtaki
Syrtaki

Syrtaki

Located in Zofingen, AG

Acrylic, soft gel, heavy gel on canvas. This painting was conceived as a dance of flowers, with a solo white flower, gorgeous and the centre of the floral ensemble. First, the direct...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Linen, Varnish, Acrylic

Fruity Ramen: Yang II - White on White Graffiti Textural Painting on Canvas
Fruity Ramen: Yang II - White on White Graffiti Textural Painting on Canvas

Fruity Ramen: Yang II - White on White Graffiti Textural Painting on Canvas

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Abstract minimalist artist Jason DeMeo creates artworks that work to serve as a meditation for the viewer, drawing them toward the timeless concepts of truth, beauty, and goodness. H...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Portrait Painting Longing Africa Bold Flow Desire Striking Invest Gold Sensual
Portrait Painting Longing Africa Bold Flow Desire Striking Invest Gold Sensual

Portrait Painting Longing Africa Bold Flow Desire Striking Invest Gold Sensual

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: My African Dream - The Longing Portrait Painting Contemplation Africa Bold Flow Dream Striking Investment Color Gold Abstract portrait in Acrylics and Oil sealed with high qu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Large British Abstract Expressionist Painting Green Colors
Large British Abstract Expressionist Painting Green Colors

Large British Abstract Expressionist Painting Green Colors

By Sally Bradshaw

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: Sally Bradshaw, British contemporary Title: abstract expressionist composition Medium: oil on board, framed Framed: 33 x 25 inches Board : 31 x 23 inches Provenan...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Framed Oil Painting
Vintage American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Framed Oil Painting

Vintage American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Framed Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Nicely painted American school abstract expressionist painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed verso. Measuring 30 by 30 overall and 24 by 24 painting alone.

Category

1960s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Spring Picnic
Spring Picnic

Spring Picnic

Located in Zofingen, AG

shipped in roll Spring Picnic is a contemporary painting portraying a quiet moment of closeness between two women resting together in a spring garden. Rendered in soft pastel tones, ...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Zachary
Zachary

Zachary

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Prolific and polemic, William Ronald (1926-1998) is one of the most accomplished and collected artists associated with the Painters Eleven group. Frustrated by the lack of represen...

Category

1990s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

It is all around- original geometric abstract painting-contemporary art
It is all around- original geometric abstract painting-contemporary art

It is all around- original geometric abstract painting-contemporary art

By Mary Chaplin

Located in London, Chelsea

This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "It is All Around" by Mary Chaplin is a captivating original d...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Strutture d'insieme
Strutture d'insieme

Strutture d'insieme

By Luigi Boille

Located in Austin, TX

Waterline Fine Art, Austin, TX is pleased to present the following work: Oil on sackcloth. Signed and dated lower center; signed, dated, and titled verso. 57.75 x 45 in. 59.5 x 47 ...

Category

1960s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Composizione con Uccelli
Composizione con Uccelli

Composizione con Uccelli

By Pietro Piccoli

Located in Atlanta, GA

This painting is in excellent condition and has only been shown in a gallery setting. Pietro Piccoli was born in 1954 in the small town of Montopoli di Sabina in central Italy. At...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Las Mascaras XI. From Las Mascaras (The masks) Series
Las Mascaras XI. From Las Mascaras (The masks) Series

Las Mascaras XI. 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...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Crayon, Oil Crayon, Pastel

Orange Circle, Abstract Oil Painting
Orange Circle, Abstract Oil Painting

Orange Circle, Abstract Oil Painting

By Heidi Hybl

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A glowing orange circle burns against a deep blue rectangular form, set within a light blue field. The closed structure and unexpected color contrast with the l...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

“Gulfside”
“Gulfside”

“Gulfside”

By Syd Solomon

Located in Southampton, NY

Original, oil paint and acrylic paint on canvas by the well known American artist, Syd Solomon. Signed bottom middle by the artist. Titled and dated verso 1983. Condition is excellent. Original gallery floating frame. Overall framed measurements are 38 by 42 inches. Provenance: A Sarasota, Florida collector. SYD SOLOMON BIOGRAPHY Written by Dr. Lisa Peters/Berry Campbell Gallery “Here, in simple English, is what Syd Solomon does: He meditates. He connects his hand and paintbrush to the deeper, quieter, more mysterious parts of his mind- and he paints pictures of what he sees and feels down there.” --Kurt Vonnegut Jr. from Palm Sunday, 1981 Syd Solomon was born near Uniontown, Pennsylvania, in 1917. He began painting in high school in Wilkes-Barre, where he was also a star football player. After high school, he worked in advertising and took classes at the Art Institute of Chicago. Before the attack on Pearl Harbor, he joined the war effort and was assigned to the First Camouflage Battalion, the 924th Engineer Aviation Regiment of the US Army. He used his artistic skills to create camouflage instruction manuals utilized throughout the Army. He married Ann Francine Cohen in late 1941. Soon thereafter, in early 1942, the couple moved to Fort Ord in California where he was sent to camouflage the coast to protect it from possible aerial bombings. Sent overseas in 1943, Solomon did aerial reconnaissance over Holland. Solomon was sent to Normandy early in the invasion where his camouflage designs provided protective concealment for the transport of supplies for men who had broken through the enemy line. Solomon was considered one of the best camoufleurs in the Army, receiving among other commendations, five bronze stars. Solomon often remarked that his camouflage experience during World War II influenced his ideas about abstract art. At the end of the War, he attended the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Because Solomon suffered frostbite during the Battle of the Bulge, he could not live in cold climates, so he and Annie chose to settle in Sarasota, Florida, after the War. Sarasota was home to the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, and soon Solomon became friends with Arthur Everett “Chick” Austin, Jr., the museum’s first Director. In the late 1940s, Solomon experimented with new synthetic media, the precursors to acrylic paints provided to him by chemist Guy Pascal, who was developing them. Victor D’Amico, the first Director of Education for the Museum of Modern Art, recognized Solomon as the first artist to use acrylic paint. His early experimentation with this medium as well as other media put him at the forefront of technical innovations in his generation. He was also one of the first artists to use aerosol sprays and combined them with resists, an innovation influenced by his camouflage experience. Solomon’s work began to be acknowledged nationally in 1952. He was included in American Watercolors, Drawings and Prints at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. From 1952–1962, Solomon’s work was discovered by the cognoscenti of the art world, including the Museum of Modern Art Curators, Dorothy C. Miller and Peter Selz, and the Whitney Museum of American Art’s Director, John I. H. Baur. He had his first solo show in New York at the Associated American Artists Gallery in 1955 with “Chick” Austin, Jr. writing the essay for the exhibition. In the summer of 1955, the Solomons visited East Hampton, New York, for the first time at the invitation of fellow artist David Budd...

Category

1980s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Vintage American Abstract Framed Oil Painting
Vintage American Abstract Framed Oil Painting

Vintage American Abstract Framed Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage American abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas laid down on board. Signed on verso. Measuring: 14 by 15 inches overall and 12 x 12 inches painting alone. Framed in a an antiq...

Category

20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

ABSTRACT Colors Big Painting Artwork Green Blue Contemporary German Amela Rasi
ABSTRACT Colors Big Painting Artwork Green Blue Contemporary German Amela Rasi

ABSTRACT Colors Big Painting Artwork Green Blue Contemporary German Amela Rasi

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 Authenticity, guaranteeing its originality and provenance. We offer secure worldwide delivery to any address you specify, ensuring that your purchase arrives in pristine condition. If you require additional shipping options or a bespoke quote from our trusted network of carriers, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our team is here to help you find the best solutions for a smooth and secure delivery experience. The artwork will be shipped rolled in a tube. For other shipping options please contact us. Born in 1986 in Saarbrücken, Germany, Amela lives and works as a visual artist in Munich. As the daughter of migrants from former Yugoslavia, she grew up bilingual and her live had taken place between Germany and Bosnia. This experience has had a particularly strong influence on the content of her work. The paintings of Amela Rasi...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Oil, 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.