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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
Body in the Field #1 - 21st Century, landscape painting, blue, yellow, velvet
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Body in the Field #1, 202 oil on canvas 19 ¹¹/₁₆ H x 15 ³/₄ W in. 50 H x 40 W cm Zsolt Berszán embodies in his works the dissolution of the human body through the prism of the fragm...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Cadence pastorale, Abstract Landscape, Countryside, Contemporary Modern French
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Choose the frame: black or wood Sophie Dumont is a professional painter whose work is collected worldwide and is known for her deep exploration of texture, color, and form. Her pain...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Pure Joy
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Encaustic on panel. It's simple; I create art because it makes me happy. I try not to overthink the process of what I’m painting and let my intuition be my guide. I love laying do...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Encaustic

Whisper
Located in Zofingen, AG
shipped in roll size of artwork 150x120 + 10 cm This work is about tenderness and strength, about the path, choice and movement. The river gently unfolds its flow through fields o...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Glow 2, fantasy landscape, pink, blue, luminous, sunset, waterfall
Located in Cumming, GA
"Glow 2" transports viewers into a mesmerizing fantasy landscape, where the boundaries of reality blur with the ethereal. Dominated by hues of pink ...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Manhattan Beach - Colorful Abstract Landscape 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Architecture du savoir, Abstract Contemporary Library, Expressionism, Oil French
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Medium: Oil on linen canvas Canvas size: 50 x 50 cm (19.68 x 19.68 in) Framed size: 57 x 57 cm (22.44 x 22.44 in) Frame: American box frame (collector's choice of black or natural wo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Dynamic Strokes and Vibrant Blue Colors Abstract French 20th Century Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition signed by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924) dated 68 oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas size: 26 x 36 inches condition: overall very good, ...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Spring is in the Air - Abstract Expressionist Green Landscape Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Marc Raphael's abstract expressionism paintings are influenced by New York's abstract expressionist movement. After encountering Jackson Pollock’s work for the fir...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Light
Located in Zofingen, AG
A stunning ready to hang vibrating bold painting. This amazing painting can stand in a middle of a large space as a focal center. Dimensions: 80x80X2 cm, 31.5x31.5x0.8 inches. The te...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Every Which Way, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Dorothy Gaziano builds layers of orange and cream over deep blues and black using oil paint and cold wax. The interplay of light and dark draws the viewer in,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil

#234, 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 ...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Pigment

Composición, Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting, 21st Century
Located in Mexico City, MX
Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting Acrylic on canvas / Framed 63 x 83 cm Signed About the artist Enrique Pichardo (Mexico City, 1973) graduated from Escuela Nacional de Pintura, E...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

untitled 607
Located in Dallas, TX
Acrylic & oil on paper
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic, Oil

Huge French Contemporary Modernist Abstract Oil Painting Multi Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition signed by Jacqueline VERDET (French, 1931-2023) oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 45 x 35 inches condition: the work is in overall very sound and good con...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

French Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Artists Studio Provenance
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on paper/ card unframed: 12.75 x 9.75 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we ...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Oil

av_825 - Colorful Textured Original Contemporary Abstract Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The colorful abstract artworks of Romanian artist Alex Voinea are inspired by experiments with paint poured over vibrating surfaces, such as speakers at full volume. Alex Voinea coll...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

French Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Artists Studio Provenance
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on paper/ card unframed: 12.75 x 9.75 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we ...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Blue Books: Abstract Geometric 3D Wood Wall Sculpture in Blue, Grey, White
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstract geometric three-dimensional wood wall sculpture resembling stacked books in blue, grey, and white "Blue Books", hand-carved wooden wall sculpture ...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Wood, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Mid Century Abstract Nude Oil on Canvas Painting by Edith Ferullo
By Edith E. Ferullo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Original Mid-Century oil on canvas composition by American Artist Edith E. Ferullo (1928 - 2008). The painting features a thick textured abstract nude subject. The brutalist artwork ...
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1960s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Gouache

Two Sailboats, Contemporary Landscape Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vibrant painting captures an abstracted seascape at sunset, rendered with bold, impasto brushstrokes and vivid, contrasting colors. The scene features two sailboats gliding acro...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Oil Crayon

Abstract R 2506
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

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Oil, Acrylic

#207, 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...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Pigment

Magical Mycorrhiza - Original Art - Vibrant Exploration of Nature and Connection
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Fabric

Contemporary abstract expressionist portrait acrylic on paper "Beyond the face"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary abstract expressionist portrait “Beyond the Face” was created by French artist Natalya Mougenot and makes part of her ongoing series dedicated to portraits where th...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Vintage American Modernist Abstract Landscape Framed Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract landscape oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Measuring: 4 by 5 inches overall, and 3.5 by 4.5 painting alone.. In excellent original condition. ...
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1950s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fold, Contemporary Abstract Collage Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Collage has always been a part of the artist's work. The idea of reusing, recontextualizing, and even resurrecting parts of the painting. From an economic standpoint the materials ar...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Vinyl

Minimal Crowd by Gaetan de Seguin - Contemporary Abstract painting
Located in DE
Gaetan de Seguin paints figurative works, with an abstract character. The various colors highlight that not one person is the same, and his artworks celebrate this individuality in a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary Happy Pastel Abstract Dots Colors Artist Christina Gschwantner
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

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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

A View to Remember
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is in excellent condition, new gallery arrival. Cortes is a Spanish artist born in Valencia in 1963. He began law studies in his hometown, which he abandoned to devote...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

A View to Remember
A View to Remember
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Natural Order - Abstract Landscape Light Green and Grey Map Line Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mexican artist Heny Steinberg’s abstract artworks invite us to travel from the map to the localized event. She is suggesting that the spatial memory guidelines residing in the relat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas, Mixed Media

Original Diptych-British Awarded Artist-Impasto, oil-Jardin d'Hiver Series
Located in London, GB
Jardin d'Hiver Series is Shizico Yi's latest collection, created in her winter studio while longing for the summer left behind. Reflecting on the vibrant days spent painting en plein...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

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

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Oil

Abstract
Located in Genève, GE
Work on cardboard
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20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Original Diptych II-Impasto-Jardin d'Hiver-British Awarded Artist-Impression
Located in London, GB
Jardin d'Hiver Series is Shizico Yi's latest collection, created in her winter studio while longing for the summer left behind. Reflecting on the vibrant days spent painting en plein...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Things to Come by Lilly Muth - Contemporary geometric abstraction - Oil Painting
Located in DE
Things to Come is an original oil painting, where colorful circles are inter-lapping on top of a grey color plane, surrounded by beige and black squares. Lilly Muth conveys emotiona...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Orchestra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Figurative abstract oil on canvas of a performing orchestra. Great colors and brushstrokes. Signed lower right.
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1980s Abstract Paintings

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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...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Watercolor, Monoprint

1156 Circles V.2 - Large Blue White Abstract Geometric Original Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brandon Neher is a California artist whose original paintings on canvas embody a profound exploration of space, structure, and balance, infused with a touch of modern minimalism. Drawing inspiration from his coastal upbringing in California, Neher's art reveals layered references to his surroundings, merging physical and subconscious energies to create captivating shapes and patterns. > Large-scale, exceptional abstract artwork, 68 inches square. > Using acrylic and oil pastel on canvas, the artist meticulously crafted a uniform grid of 1156 circles. > The seemingly random arrangement of colors on the squares and circles creates a diffuse yet stimulating overall effect, inviting the viewer to explore every captivating detail. > The artwork's sides are painted, eliminating the need for framing. It comes wired and ready to hang. > Neher signed the back of the painting, ensuring its authenticity. > Convenient delivery in the local Los Angeles area. Affordable worldwide shipping for US and international art collectors. > Certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery included. Born in Burbank, California, in 1983, Brandon Neher's artistic journey began after studying at the Brooks Institute of Photography for three years. His artistic prowess extends across a diverse range of mediums, including 16mm film, watercolor, oil, sculpture, charcoal, photography, mixed media collage, and print transfers. Neher finds inspiration in German expressionist painters, admiring their ability to convey narratives on canvas. His own creative process often involves carefully considering his images before bringing them to life, layering colors in a way that invites viewers to perceive familiar elements in a fresh and enlightening manner. Brandon Neher's artwork has garnered attention and acclaim, with exhibitions and collectors spanning the United States. His creations have even graced television productions such as ABC Family's Secret Life of the American Teenager, HGTV's Design on a Dime...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Reflection in the water. Lago di Garda.
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this artwork, I let my emotions guide each stroke, aiming to evoke a sense of vibrant life and growth. I used swirling, fiery hues of red, orange, and yellow to capture t...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Abstract Minimalist Skyscape Painting in Neutral Tones by Viktor Kobylianski
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

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Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Pigment

Abstract In Pink. Contemporary Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Widely exhibited and collected from Cornwall to Scotland and New Zealand to the USA, Clare works from the beautiful Porthmeor Studio on the Atlantic coast of Cornwall, UK. Her work h...
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Early 2000s Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Peppermint - contemporary, gestural, abstract, acrylic on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This colourful contemporary abstract painting is by Carol Sutton. In the 1970s, the paintings of a young Carol Sutton caught the attention of one of America’s best-known art critics...
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1980s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Impressionist painting inspiration Van Gogh "Happiness vase with pink flowers "
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
“Happiness Vase with Pink Flowers” is a contemporary floral still life painting by French artist Natalya Mougenot, part of her ongoing “Floral” series. This expressive and colorful a...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

"Doves for the Dorians I" (pink, green, white, Greek warrior. sword, painting)
Located in Paris, IDF
The Dorians played a significant role in the development of the Greek city-states during the Bronze Age -- and Doves are widely recognized as symbols of peace, primarily in the bibli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Dye, Oil, Acrylic

Ruz black on golden original abstract acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Ruz- original abstract acrylic painting. Virtual frame Original work of the artist RUZ Acrylic on paper Perfect state While contemplating the painting of Ruz, we are inclined to ta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Cardboard

Large Figurative Oil Painting with Nude Greyhounds and Surreal Red Landscape
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The artwork will be shipped rolled in a tube to your adress. For other shipping options please contact with our gallery. At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Portrait"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Memoirs
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Original-Purple Misty Alliums-British Awarded Artist-impasto-oil-plein air
Located in London, GB
This beloved painting marks Shizico Yi’s return to painting en plein air in her garden after a long, chilly winter and an unusually hot spring. At last, the weather softened—invitin...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Large French 20th Century Abstract Landscape Gorges De Verdon Provence
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924) signed, inscribed verso oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas size: 36 x 29 inches condition: overall ver...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Everyone stay in cover"
Located in Zofingen, AG
The artwork was exhibited at the Art Kyiv art fair. "Woman-Warrior of the modern world" series «Everyone Stay in Cover» The moment when vulnerability becomes a resource. The heroin...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Chanson - large, colourful, gestural abstract, acrylic on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Harold Feist’s gloriously colorful acrylic abstract painting called Chanson radiates joy. Known for his innovative color field work, Feist has chosen a bright rainbow palette in broa...
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1980s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Eunoia (How are You) 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Expression, Pop
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
People throw out “How are you?” like a reflex. If you don’t mean it, if you can’t wait for the answer, or don’t want the truth, don’t ask. A real question needs a real ear. Curiosity...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

Thin Structure 1
Located in Dallas, TX
Acrylic on paper
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Water Garden. Large Contemporary Triptych Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Francesca Owen is one of the foremost Expressionist artists in the UK. Her works are heavily influenced by the sights, sounds and colours of India where she travels extensively and w...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Plant in Pottery Pot 2 - Original Abstract Colorful Botanical Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Krisanne Souter weaves together elements of nature and ancient feminine archetypes, such as the Mother and the Mystic. Botanical themes, playful elements, and unexpected surprises ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Color Pencil

Pink Red & Blue Modern Abstract Painting of Inside Antelope Canyon Arizona USA
Located in Preston, GB
Pink Red & Blue Modern Abstract Painting of Inside Antelope Canyon Arizona USA by Polish Artist, Katarzyna Szulc. This original oil painting is part of an inspired body of work based...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Forgotten melody 150x200cm, Extra Large Abstract Violet Painting Interior Design
Located in Zofingen, AG
This extra-large artwork is made with acrylic on canvas. UV protection varnish. Inspired by the Very Peri color and abstract elements with fantasy lettering. The artwork and the com...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Permanent Marker

"umbrella girl series" RK3A2, Abstract, Portrait Painting, 21st Century, Acrylic
Located in Dessau-Rosslau, Sachsen Anhalt
Art measures 19.68 x 19.68 inches Frame measures 27.55 x 27.55 inches Framed in a high-quality contemporary wooden moulding. Color: Gold patinated All art frames show signs of wea...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Clay, Acrylic

Contemporary oil painting, Wisteria, still life .
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
The artist KOKO signed the painting in the lower right corner, and a certificate of authenticity accompanies the artwork. " For the longest time I’ve wanted to paint a series on land...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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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.

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