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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
Maurice Vagh Weinmann Floral Bouquet Still Life Oil Painting Framed
Maurice Vagh Weinmann Floral Bouquet Still Life Oil Painting Framed

Maurice Vagh Weinmann Floral Bouquet Still Life Oil Painting Framed

By Maurice Vagh-Weinmann

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title Maurice Vagh Weinmann Floral Bouquet Still Life Oil Painting Framed Key Details Artist: Maurice Vagh Weinmann, Hungarian, 1899–1986 Title: Summer Bouquet Medium: Oil painting o...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Complementary Patterns 8, Large Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas 2025
Complementary Patterns 8, Large Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas 2025

Complementary Patterns 8, Large Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas 2025

Located in Zofingen, AG

In crafting this piece, I poured my soul into an exuberant celebration of color and monochromy, using the brushes and palette knife's bold strokes to invite a dance of joy and freedo...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Abstract 1, Abstract Oil Painting
Abstract 1, Abstract Oil Painting

Abstract 1, Abstract Oil Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Green, blue, and orange with black accents create a dynamic abstract composition. Scratches and marks add texture and energy. Artist Dorothy Gaziano used oil pa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Still Life Interior
Still Life Interior

Still Life Interior

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Frederick Serger (1889-1965). Still Life, ca. 1950. Oil on gessoed paper mounted to illustration board. Image measures 16 x 17 inches. Framed measurement: 25.5 x 25.5 inches. ...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Hui Sheng Landscape Original Oil On Canvas "Outside III"
Hui Sheng Landscape Original Oil On Canvas "Outside III"

Hui Sheng Landscape Original Oil On Canvas "Outside III"

Located in New York, NY

Title: Outside III Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 23 x 31 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Note: This painting is u...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Architecture of Chaos
Architecture of Chaos

Architecture of Chaos

Located in Zofingen, AG

From the series “Between States” Before you is a space where familiar reference points dissolve. The work does not depict a specific place; instead, it captures a moment of transfor...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Red Bloom Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Abstract Expressionist, XXL
Red Bloom Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Abstract Expressionist, XXL

Red Bloom Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Abstract Expressionist, XXL

By Katarina Joys

Located in London, London

beige, pink, orange, white, red, ochre Artist: Katarina Joys Title: Red bloom Technique: acrylic on canvas Painted in London, UK, Dimensions: 100x150x2cm Hand-signed. One-of-a-...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Reconstruction, Abstract Painting
Reconstruction, Abstract Painting

Reconstruction, Abstract Painting

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

#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.

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20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Rag Paper

Captivated: Art Deco, Modern, Abstract, Colorful, Minimalism, Invest, Bold, Joy
Captivated: Art Deco, Modern, Abstract, Colorful, Minimalism, Invest, Bold, Joy

Captivated: Art Deco, Modern, Abstract, Colorful, Minimalism, Invest, Bold, Joy

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: Captivated Art Deco, Modern, Abstract, Colorful, Minimalism, Invest, Bold, Joy, Captivated, Beauty, Enchanted, Enthralled, Vivid, Bold This series connects to that around as...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Stretcher Bars

Monochrome Ultramarine Blue Abstract Painting on Canvas by Gabriela Meunie
Monochrome Ultramarine Blue Abstract Painting on Canvas by Gabriela Meunie

Monochrome Ultramarine Blue Abstract Painting on Canvas by 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...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Pigment

Equinox - Abstract Acrylic Painting, Nature-Inspired, 40x36 Inches
Equinox - Abstract Acrylic Painting, Nature-Inspired, 40x36 Inches

Equinox - Abstract Acrylic Painting, Nature-Inspired, 40x36 Inches

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This contemporary acrylic abstract painting was inspired by nature. This joyful mélange of colour looks and feels like a moment in early spring has been captured on canvas. Claudia ...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Wood Panel

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

On the Bright Side, Abstract Painting

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

The Desire to Fly - Abstract Oil on Linen Seascape, Signed, 50x100 cm
The Desire to Fly - Abstract Oil on Linen Seascape, Signed, 50x100 cm

The Desire to Fly - Abstract Oil on Linen Seascape, Signed, 50x100 cm

By Jennifer L. Baker

Located in Silverthorne, CO

A sweeping abstract seascape and sky painting in deep blues, vibrant pinks, and hints of green. A gorgeous jewel-like surface and ever-changing movement. This painting was inspired b...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

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

"Spring Mood"
"Spring Mood"

"Spring Mood"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

This captivating contemporary work is a luminous celebration of floral abstraction, offering a sophisticated interplay of color and texture. The artist employs a masterful palette of...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Oil

Golden Hour - Modern Warm Tone Atmospheric Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
Golden Hour - Modern Warm Tone Atmospheric Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas

Golden Hour - Modern Warm Tone Atmospheric Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and adventure; they demand a new discovery. His artworks exhibit a chemistry of complexity and ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French 20th Century Dual Bright Abstract Kitchen Scene Large Painting
French 20th Century Dual Bright Abstract Kitchen Scene Large Painting

French 20th Century Dual Bright Abstract Kitchen Scene Large Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

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

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Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abstract 2569
Abstract 2569

Alex SenchenkoAbstract 2569, 2025

$2,134Sale Price|20% Off

Abstract 2569

Located in Zofingen, AG

This artwork captivates with its abstract representation of a serene landscape, dominated by green and pink hues. The piece is a vivid explosion of color and texture, invoking the es...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

1960's French Cubist Abstract Oil Painting - Monogrammed
1960's French Cubist Abstract Oil Painting - Monogrammed

1960's French Cubist Abstract Oil Painting - Monogrammed

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: French School, signed with initials, dated 1960's Title: Cubist abstract Medium: oil painting on board, unframed board: 13.75 x 10.5 inches Provenance: private co...

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

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

Floral painting "Summer Blooming Flowers in a Blue Vase" Mixed Media on Paper
Floral painting "Summer Blooming Flowers in a Blue Vase" Mixed Media on Paper

Floral painting "Summer Blooming Flowers in a Blue Vase" Mixed Media on Paper

Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR

Contemporary Floral Artwork – "Summer Blooming Flowers in a Blue Vase" – Mixed Media on Heavy-Weight Acid-Free Paper (21 × 29.5 cm / 8.3 × 11.6 in), Unframed “Summer Blooming Flowers in a Blue Vase” is a contemporary floral artwork by French artist Natalya Mougenot, created with a vibrant mix of watercolor and acrylic paints on heavy-weight professional acid-free paper. Measuring 21 × 29.5 cm (8.3 × 11.6 in), this one-of-a-kind original painting is sold unframed, giving you the freedom to frame it according to your taste and interior. The composition captures a lively bouquet bursting with color and texture. Flowers in shades of pink, purple, and luminous white are rendered with bold, gestural brushstrokes, creating movement, depth, and vibrancy. The blue-checkered vase...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Watercolor, Paper

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

Traces No.9 Pour une Archéologie du Présent, 1970s Acrylic on Plywood
Traces No.9 Pour une Archéologie du Présent, 1970s Acrylic on Plywood

Traces No.9 Pour une Archéologie du Présent, 1970s Acrylic on Plywood

Located in Cotignac, FR

Large 1970s abstract geometric acrylic and oil on plywood panel signed Rivel and dated 1977 to the bottom left. The painting is titled to the rear of the panel. Numbers of colour fields in muted shades jostle against one another. It is the shapes and the space between them which give energy to the painting whilst the colour palette restrains. The painting is highly textured as the artist has applied the paint thickly and energetically with both palette knife and large brushstrokes. At times layers of paint reveal underlying colours. This painting fits perfectly into the abstract genre with its focus on its formal qualities over and above its subject matter. Furthermore the artist experiments with reconstructing shapes and rejecting three dimensional perspective. A fine example of non objective art...

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1970s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Board

Almond Blossom Watercolor on Board, Kashmir Landscape, Signed, 1960
Almond Blossom Watercolor on Board, Kashmir Landscape, Signed, 1960

Almond Blossom Watercolor on Board, Kashmir Landscape, Signed, 1960

Located in Norfolk, GB

Dina Nath Walli (1908–2006) Almond Blossom, Kashmir Watercolour on Board c 1960 Framed size: 42.8cm x 52.8cm Image size: 27.5cm x 38cm Signed and dated 1970 on the verso, gifted fro...

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Board, Watercolor

Original Diptych-Sunset Song-British Awarded Artist-Abstract impression-oil
Original Diptych-Sunset Song-British Awarded Artist-Abstract impression-oil

Original Diptych-Sunset Song-British Awarded Artist-Abstract impression-oil

Located in London, GB

Sunset Song Series was created entirely en plein air, painted directly under the dimming light of late-summer and autumn sunsets. This body of work is a meditation on seeing without...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

'Abstract, Ebony & Rust', San Francisco Bay Area Abstraction, Large Oil
'Abstract, Ebony & Rust', San Francisco Bay Area Abstraction, Large Oil

'Abstract, Ebony & Rust', San Francisco Bay Area Abstraction, Large Oil

By Eral Leek

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Signed lower right, "Eral" for Eral Leek (American, 20th century) and dated 1962. A substantial, mid-century oil abstract comprising bold, overlapping rectangular compositional elem...

Category

1960s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

An American Farm at Sunset by S. Salomon
An American Farm at Sunset by S. Salomon

An American Farm at Sunset by S. Salomon

Located in San Francisco, CA

On offer is an American Impressionist landscape painting featuring a vibrant sunset casting a glow over a farm setting. The work depicts a figure walking down a dirt path through a m...

Category

Early 20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Contemporary Minimalist Earth Blue Abstract Painting Canvas Tete Alurralde
Contemporary Minimalist Earth Blue Abstract Painting Canvas Tete Alurralde

Contemporary Minimalist Earth Blue Abstract Painting Canvas Tete 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...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Pigment

Vintage American Modernist Framed Abstract Painting in Antique Italian Frame
Vintage American Modernist Framed Abstract Painting in Antique Italian Frame

Vintage American Modernist Framed Abstract Painting in Antique Italian Frame

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage American modernist painting. Gouache on board. Signed. Framed. Measuring: 20 by 15 inches overall. Handsomely framed in an antique Italian frame. Excellent condition, read...

Category

20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Gouache, Board

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.