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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
Open Spaces, Abstract Painting
Open Spaces, Abstract Painting

Open Spaces, Abstract Painting

By Dorothy Gaziano

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Soft whites and cool blues create a tranquil, expansive space. Accents of orange and fine linework bring contrast and gentle energy. Minimalist abstract forms i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Mid Century French Abstract Expressionist Black Ink Gestural Painting
Mid Century French Abstract Expressionist Black Ink Gestural Painting

Mid Century French Abstract Expressionist Black Ink Gestural Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Mid Century French Abstract Expressionist Black Ink Gestural Painting Medium: Black ink/ gouache painting on paper, unframed French, circa 1950's Size: 25.75 inches x 19.75 (h...

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Gouache

I Let Myself Bloom
I Let Myself Bloom

I Let Myself Bloom

By Olena Kishkurno

Located in Zofingen, AG

shipped rolled in a tube. I Let Myself Bloom from the series Inner Landscapes This work is part of the Inner Landscapes series, where landscape becomes a reflection of an inner stat...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Floral Fantasy: Nature Abstract Bold Statement Colorful Invest Striking Delight
Floral Fantasy: Nature Abstract Bold Statement Colorful Invest Striking Delight

Floral Fantasy: Nature Abstract Bold Statement Colorful Invest Striking Delight

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: Floral Fantasy Nature, Abstract, Bold, Statement, Colorful, Invest, Striking, Delight, Modern, Landscape. In this work, I've poured my heart into a vivid garden of dreams, u...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Stretcher Bars

ABSTRACT 2565
ABSTRACT 2565

Alex SenchenkoABSTRACT 2565, 2025

$1,907Sale Price|20% Off

ABSTRACT 2565

By Alex Senchenko

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this piece, I poured vibrant emotion into layers of soft pastels, letting acrylics dance freely across the canvas. The swirling pinks, yellows, and blues express an uplifting ener...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

On the Bright Side, Abstract Painting
On the Bright Side, Abstract Painting

On the Bright Side, Abstract Painting

By Dorothy Gaziano

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Various shades of blue, with touches of purple and cream, create a soothing backdrop. A bold orange form adds contrast and visual interest without disrupting th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Metal squares. 3D textured.
Metal squares. 3D textured.

Metal squares. 3D textured.

By Svetlana Saratova

Located in Zofingen, AG

The painting is made up of individual squares on canvas, creating a unique and intriguing geometric composition. Each square, crafted using clay, represents an individual element, im...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Clay, Canvas, Acrylic

Quiet Beauty in Nature, Abstract Oil Painting
Quiet Beauty in Nature, Abstract Oil Painting

Quiet Beauty in Nature, Abstract Oil Painting

By Ronda Waiksnis

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This abstract painting invites quiet reflection, evoking the stillness of a misty landscape mirrored in calm waters. A gentle palette of greens and blues wash...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

#38 After the Rains
#38 After the Rains

#38 After the Rains

By Douglas M. Olsen

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Douglas M. Olsen (b. 1960). #38, After the Rains, 1980. Watercolor on rag paper, 22 x 22 inches. Signed lower margin and on verso.

Category

20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Rag Paper

French Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Artists Studio Provenance
French Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Artists Studio Provenance

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: 10.75 x 8.5 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we h...

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

”She Who Dances With Shadows”
”She Who Dances With Shadows”

”She Who Dances With Shadows”

By Iryna Rets

Located in Zofingen, AG

This artwork was featured in the artist’s solo exhibition “Points of View” at MODI Art & Wine Gallery, Kyiv, Ukraine, in 2026. ”She Who Dances With Shadows” A work from the “Follow...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Mixed Media, Cardboard

Abstract 2, Abstract Oil Painting
Abstract 2, Abstract Oil Painting

Abstract 2, Abstract Oil Painting

By Dorothy Gaziano

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Layers of colors and gestures define this abstract piece. Soft green, orange, and blue contrast with touches of black. Expressive scratches and marks bring text...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Artists Studio Provenance
French Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Artists Studio Provenance

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: 19.5 x 13 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we hav...

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Love Conquers All - Extra Large Abstract Painting, Bold Colors, New, Maximalism
Love Conquers All - Extra Large Abstract Painting, Bold Colors, New, Maximalism

Love Conquers All - Extra Large Abstract Painting, Bold Colors, New, Maximalism

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: Love Conquers All - Omnia Vincit Amor Extra Large Abstract Investment Bold Color Large rendition in the Unchained Expressions series. It attempts to map the road to freedom...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Spray Paint, Color Pencil

"Flor de membrillo"
"Flor de membrillo"

"Flor de membrillo"

By Elina Bilous

Located in Edinburgh, GB

My vision of quince blossoming is not about the details. It's about the feeling. About how the first warm rays paint the treetops in golden-green hues, and the air around turns pink ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sunset VW Van - Colorful California Beach Still Life Acrylic Painting on Canvas
Sunset VW Van - Colorful California Beach Still Life Acrylic Painting on Canvas

Sunset VW Van - Colorful California Beach Still Life Acrylic Painting on Canvas

By Kathleen Keifer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Kathleen Keifer's original artworks represent one of the most significant expressions of New California Realism. Keifer brings a fresh perspective to her colorful scenes of everyday ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Rainy Apartment 2 - Abstract Figurative Cubist Colorful Mixed Media Artwork
Rainy Apartment 2 - Abstract Figurative Cubist Colorful Mixed Media Artwork

Rainy Apartment 2 - Abstract Figurative Cubist Colorful Mixed Media Artwork

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Painting on Panel Titled: PDP698  44 x 66
Painting on Panel Titled: PDP698  44 x 66

Painting on Panel Titled: PDP698 44 x 66

By Cecil Touchon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Painting on Panel signed verso Cecil Touchon Born 1956 Austin, Texas is a contemporary American collage artist, painter, published poet and theorist living in Pagosa Springs, Colora...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Life - Large Oversized Bold Colorful Abstract Expressive Modern Original Artwork
Life - Large Oversized Bold Colorful Abstract Expressive Modern Original Artwork

Life - Large Oversized Bold Colorful Abstract Expressive Modern Original Artwork

By Amber Goldhammer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles artist Amber Goldhammer paints dramatic abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas featuring energetic brushstrokes. Goldhammer uses her contemporary paintings to express...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Latex, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Reconstruction, Abstract Painting
Reconstruction, Abstract Painting

Reconstruction, Abstract Painting

By Dorothy Gaziano

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Several shades of blue sweep across a lightly textured background. Bits of orange highlight the focal point, adding warmth to the composition. Sections of gray ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Abstract 2561
Abstract 2561

Alex SenchenkoAbstract 2561, 2025

$1,634Sale Price|20% Off

Abstract 2561

By Alex Senchenko

Located in Zofingen, AG

This piece is a celebration of contrasts—the intense dance between light and shadow, order and chaos. Using acrylic, I layered textured strokes and splashes of gold to evoke emotion ...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Hidden Portraits I, Abstract Acrylic on Canvas, Framed, Circa 1980s
Hidden Portraits I, Abstract Acrylic on Canvas, Framed, Circa 1980s

Hidden Portraits I, Abstract Acrylic on Canvas, Framed, Circa 1980s

Located in London, GB

'Hidden Portraits I', acrylic on canvas mounted on board, Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings through an intermediary of an ageing ar...

Category

1980s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Wallpaper 2: Abstract Green Encaustic Painting of Yellow Flower Petals on Panel
Wallpaper 2: Abstract Green Encaustic Painting of Yellow Flower Petals on Panel

Wallpaper 2: Abstract Green Encaustic Painting of Yellow Flower Petals on Panel

By Allyson Levy

Located in Hudson, NY

Abstract painting with green encaustic and light yellow flower petals on wood panel "Wallpaper 2" made by Allyson Levy in 2020 encaustic and flower petals on wood panel, 24 x 24 x 2 ...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Organic Material, Mixed Media, Encaustic, Wood Panel, Pigment

"Hear"
"Hear"

"Hear"

By Iryna Rets

Located in Zofingen, AG

This work is about a state of openness and attentiveness to oneself and to the world. About the ability to listen — to stay in contact with one’s own feelings and with what is happen...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Original Modern Contemporary painting on canvas, Abstract, Fantasy style, Framed
Original Modern Contemporary painting on canvas, Abstract, Fantasy style, Framed

Original Modern Contemporary painting on canvas, Abstract, Fantasy style, Framed

Located in Palm Coast, FL

Up for sale Original Abstract Acrylic Painting on canvas in a fantasy abstract style. A unique technique, very colorful. An unusual combination of colors, a flow from sharp to soft s...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

20th Century French Expressionist Wacky Figures In Blue and Green Abstract
20th Century French Expressionist Wacky Figures In Blue and Green Abstract

20th Century French Expressionist Wacky Figures In Blue and Green Abstract

By Akos Biro

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Wacky Abstract by Akos Biro (Hungarian 1911-2002) pastel painting on card, unframed painting: 8.5 x 7 inches provenance: the artists estate, France condition: good and fai...

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Pastel

R. Poch 88 portrait original acrylic painting. framed
R. Poch 88 portrait original acrylic painting. framed

R. Poch 88 portrait original acrylic painting. framed

By Ramon Poch

Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL

original acrylic painting Born in Badalona (Barcelona). Photographer and advertising film director. Founding partner of the advertising production company La Cosa de las Peliculas: ...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Abstract 2559
Abstract 2559

Alex SenchenkoAbstract 2559, 2025

$1,852Sale Price|20% Off

Abstract 2559

By Alex Senchenko

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this piece, I poured my emotions through textured acrylic strokes, blending soft pastels with bold contrasts. It captures the delicate balance between chaos and calm, inviting a c...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Source of Renewal
Source of Renewal

Source of Renewal

By Olena Kishkurno

Located in Zofingen, AG

This work captures a moment of absolute tranquility-a private paradise bathed in light and hidden behind a dense veil of emerald greenery. Horses gathered at the water's edge in the ...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Wonderful colorful cactus project - abstract vs figurative painting
Wonderful colorful cactus project - abstract vs figurative painting

Wonderful colorful cactus project - abstract vs figurative painting

Located in New York, NY

This painting will be shipped rolled in a tube and is not stretched! A playful fusion of botanical imagery and urban expression, "Wonderful Colorful Cactus Project" transforms the r...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Julia Martins Miranda Large Abstract Oil Painting Warm Ochre Terracotta Tones
Julia Martins Miranda Large Abstract Oil Painting Warm Ochre Terracotta Tones

Julia Martins Miranda Large Abstract Oil Painting Warm Ochre Terracotta Tones

By Julia Martins Miranda

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

This work is presented in a scroll-like (parchment-style) format, with the painting executed on a flexible support and suspended using metal rods at the top and bottom, allowing the ...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Abstract paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add paintings created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, purple, orange, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Giorgio Lo Fermo, Sumit Mehndiratta, Nestor Toro, and Cindy Shaoul. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Synthetic Resin Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Abstract paintings, so small editions measuring 0.1 inches across are also available.