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Expressionist Paintings

EXPRESSIONIST STYLE

While “expressionist” is used to describe any art that avoids naturalism and instead employs a bold use of flattened forms and intense brushwork, Expressionist art formally describes early-20th-century work from Europe that drew on Symbolism and confronted issues such as urbanization and capitalism. Expressionist artists experimented in paintings and prints with skewed perspectives, abstraction and unconventional, bright colors to portray how isolating and anxious the world felt rather than how it appeared. 

Between 1905 and 1920, Austrian and German artists, in particular, were inspired by Postimpressionists such as Paul Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh in their efforts to strive for a new authenticity in their work. In its geometric patterns and decorative details, Expressionist art was also marked by eclectic sources like German and Russian folk art as well as tribal art from Africa and Oceania, which the movement’s practitioners witnessed at museums and world’s fairs.

Groups of artists came together to share and promote the themes now associated with Expressionism, such as Die Brücke (The Bridge) in Dresden, which included Erich Heckel, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and Karl Schmidt-Rottluff and investigated alienation and the dissolution of society in vivid color. In Munich, Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider), a group led by Wassily Kandinsky and Franz Marc, instilled Expressionism with a search for spiritual truths. In his iconic painting The Scream, prolific Norwegian painter Edvard Munch conveyed emotional turmoil through his depiction of environmental elements, such as the threatening sky.

Expressionism shifted around the outbreak of World War I, with artists using more elements of the grotesque in reaction to the escalation of unrest and violence. Printmaking was especially popular, as it allowed artists to widely disseminate works that grappled with social and political issues amid this time of upheaval. Although the art movement ended with the rise of Nazi Germany, where Expressionist creators were labeled “degenerate,” the radical ideas of these artists would influence Neo-Expressionism that emerged in the late 1970s with painters like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Francesco Clemente.

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Style: Expressionist
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'Man With White Dog' Original Contemporary Figurative Art O/c by Duan
Located in Carmel, CA
Artist Duan Z. Born in 1955 in Yunnan, renowned Chinese Opera Figure Painter, Educator, Playwright and Producer. Mr. Duan serves as Director of Chinese...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Severn Vale, Original, Landscape, Expressionist
Located in Deddington, GB
The Severn Vale is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley This miniature painting shows the vast Severn vale looking out from Edge near Stroud. The little patchwork fields of pink a...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Board

Wild Horses, Oil Painting on Canvas by Jalal Gharbi
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large oil painting of stampeding Wild Horses by Tunisian-born artist, Jalal Gharbi (1920 - 2005). The painting measures 48 x 60 inches and the frame 56.5 x 68.5 inches.
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Red Koi Fish
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this spirited dance of water and color, I've captured the graceful motion of koi fish, using watercolor’s fluidity to echo their serene, yet vibrant energy. My strokes blend fine ...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Watercolor

Sakura in the city park
Located in Zofingen, AG
"As the artist behind this canvas, I've infused life into the scenery, with vivid oil strokes blending impressionism and expressionism. It captures the transient beauty of blooms aga...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Nude by the Window, San Francisco Bay Area Figurative Movement 1966
By Thomas L. Tribby
Located in Soquel, CA
Bay Area figurative painting of a nude woman looking over her shoulder by Thomas L. Tribby (American, b. 1944). Signed and dated "Tribby 66" in the lower right corner. Unframed, but the edges are painted black for a frame-less display. Canvas size: 37.5"H x 33.5"W. Bay area figurative artist and painted while at the University of California, Berkeley, CA – Bachelor of Arts, 1963-1966. Flat rate Shipping $100 quoted. Thomas Tribby (American, b. 1944) is an internationally known artist who has participated in solo and group exhibitions in the United States and Europe. He works in a variety of media, including watercolor, acrylic, and oil. Tribby has gallery representation in Florida and his paintings have been featured in articles in Waterfront Home and Design and Architectural Digest. Tribby has participated in juried and invitational shows in Florida, California, Arizona, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Washington, D.C., and New York, and in Paris, France. In December 2007, Tribby had the honor of being one of nine painters in the American Delegation at Le Salon des Beaux Arts de la Société Nationale des Beaux Arts exhibition, known as the Paris Salon, at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, where his painting, Lifeguard, was exhibited. In January 2008 Tribby received from the Design Center of the Americas, DCOTA, the prestigious Stars of Design award in the category of Art. Tribby lives and works in West Palm Beach, Florida. EDUCATION 1961-1963 University of Washington, Seattle, WA Studies in Fine Arts 1963-1966 University of California, Berkeley, CA – Bachelor of Arts 1969-1970 Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, Grad Studies, MFA Program 1979-1980 Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, Grad Studies, MFA Program GROUP EXHIBITIONS: INVITATIONAL OR JURIED 2014 Monochrome, Palm Beach Cultural Council, Lake Worth, FL 2010 Spectrum 2010, The Hunter Museum of American Art, Chattanooga, TN 2010 Studio 1608 Group Show, West Palm Beach, FL 2008 Florida Original Contemporary Art, West Palm Beach, FL 2007 Paris Salon, Carrousel du Louvre, Paris, France 2005 Liman Gallery, Palm Beach, FL 2003 Grand Bank and Trust, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 2003 Aaron Gallery, Washington D.C. 2001 The Retreat, Artists Against Abuse, Southampton, NY 2000, 2003-2004 Palm Street Art Studios, West Palm Beach, FL 1996 Studio 412, Group Show, West Palm Beach, FL 1992, 1994 Small Works Show, Armory Arts Center, WPB, FL ONE MAN EXHIBITIONS 2018 Armand Bolling Fine Arts, Jupiter, FL 2012, 2016 Ellis-Nicholson Gallery...
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1960s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Stretcher Bars, Canvas

Vintage Mid Century Modern Swedish Landscape Framed Oil Painting - Lake Houses
Located in Bristol, GB
LAKE HOUSES Size: 55 x 65 cm (including frame) Oil on board A lively and scenic modernist landscape composition, executed in oil onto board. The composition presents a picturesque view of houses by...
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1960s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Board

Flowers on the window
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I poured my soul into capturing the transient beauty of blossoms basking in sunlight by a window. Each stroke embodies the dance between shadow and light, the d...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

'Young Court Jester Holding a Puppet', Commedia dellArte, Post Impressionist
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'M. Dietrich' (German-American, 20th century) and dated 1963. A powerful, character-driven portrait of the young man, shown gazing directly towards the viewer. w...
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1960s Expressionist Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Port Roya 2
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vivid work, I've melded acrylic and oil to breathe life into a bustling marina. Channeling the spontaneity of expressionism and the allure of impressionism, I invite viewers ...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard

"Late Night at the Studio", contemporary, interior, factory, blue, oil painting
Located in Natick, MA
“Late Night at The Studio” by Catherine Picard-Gibbs is an Expressionist interior factory scene in a palette of teal-blue and yellow. This evocative 18 x 24 inch oil on panel painting focuses on light pouring out from the haunting depths of an empty hallway. This textural artwork is framed in a silver crackle floater frame with a black interior, making the framed size 19 x 25 x 1.5 inches. Catherine Picard-Gibbs paints with bold brush strokes, using vibrant colors to show emotion and movement in landscapes and urban scenes. Her inspiration comes from the nuance and drama of her everyday world. Her evocative works have been featured throughout Massachusetts, in New York, and in the Midwest. Picard-Gibbs is represented by Fountain Street Gallery...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Board

Small city center. 2013. Cardboard, oil, 97x123 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Street view. 2013. Cardboard, oil, 97x123 cm
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

Blue of Blues, Abstract Fish Shapes Diptych, Overlapping Forms, Mediterranean
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 and reminds us of its natural beauty and the importance of its preservation. Details: Title: Blue of Blues N12 Medium: Mixed Media on Paper Size: 90x 120 cm total (35.4 x 49.6 inches). Each panel measures 63 x 90 cm (24.8 x 35.4 inches). Year: 2023 * Frame is for illustrative purposes only. Artwork shipped carefully rolled and packaged in a tube. * Certificate of Authenticity provided. Enric Servera (Ciutadella de Menorca, 1970) lives and works between Barcelona and Menorca, Spain. His works explores the colors and forms of the ocean, inspired by the fauna and flora of the Mediterranean Sea. His work has shown in galleries across Spain, and is part of several public and private collections. Words that may describe this series of artworks are: Mediterranean-inspired art, abstract sea paintings...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Acrylic, Watercolor, Paper

"Nymphs" two voluptuous female nudes, gestural abstracted figures, clear colors
Located in Brooklyn, NY
oil painting on board, an expressionist figurative homage to the work Diana and her Nymphs, by Rubens. Active, direct brushwork, flesh tones
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Board

This is One not Two - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Josue M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Pronoun of Identities - 21st Century, Contemporary Figurative, Silhouette, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Ori...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Affection Mixed Media
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Affection 1989 Artist signed lower right Oil, graphite on linen canvas 38x30, framed 52x44 inches. Jurgen Gorg was born in 1951 in​, Dernbach Germany. His formative years were spen...
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1980s Expressionist Paintings

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Linen, Oil, Graphite

Forest Trail, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Vibrant blues and greens create a dreamy forest scene. A winding trail cuts through the tall, dark trees, leading to a clearing bathed in light. Pops of warm ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Acrylic

Never Back Down - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
It ain't easy in the rase of success Sometimes I feel tired Sometimes I feel depressed Sometimes I feel like giving it up But I know If I quit, I will never win. So no matter how I f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Field of wild tulips
Located in Zofingen, AG
As the artist, I poured my passion into this canvas, capturing the vivid dance of colors and light across a wild tulip field. The robust oils carry the vibrancy of nature's palette, ...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Linen, Oil

In the beautiful park
Located in Zofingen, AG
With every stroke of my brush, I sought to capture the serenity and vibrant contrasts of nature. This piece blends expressionism and impressionism, infusing fiery reds and calm blues...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Player - 21st Century, Contemporary Figurative, Colourful, Silhouette, Men
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Ori...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Crepe-Myrtle, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Vivid brushstrokes portray crepe myrtle trees swaying in the wind. As colorful as sugar candies, their flowers and leaves burst like Portuguese confetti under...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Oil

Emancipation
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This painting conveys the enthusiasm for freedom of self-expression regardless of the restriction to decide what you are and what you want to express by the way you dress and the way...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Whale Painting Ocean Underwater Original Oil Painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Oil Painting of Whale - Impasto Palette Knife Artwork on Canvas Dive into the mesmerizing beauty of the ocean with this stunning oil painting of a whale, created using the impasto t...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Pieretto Bianco (Italian painter) - Early 20th century figure painting - Satyr
Located in Varmo, IT
Pietro Bianco Bortoluzzi, known as Pieretto Bianco (Trieste 1875 - Bologna 1937) - Satyr and Nymph. 50.5 x 50.5 cm without frame, 57.5 x 57.5 cm with frame. Oil on cardboard, in a ...
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Early 20th Century Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

I. Mundo 12 Barcelona street original watercoler painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
BARCELONA STREET original watercoler painting. MUNDO Ignasi Ignasi Mundó trained at the School of La Lonja, with Joaquín Mir, Mariano Pidelaserra and Manolo Hugué. In 1945 he recei...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Paintings

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Paper, Wax

Bouquet of lilacs
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil on canvas, I've poured my soul into capturing the delicate dance of lilacs, their colors bursting with life. Each stroke represents an emotion, a breath of passion. I mel...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Expressionistic landscape oil painting 'Colors in the Breeze III'
Located in White Plains, NY
'Colors in the Breeze III' 2021 by American artist, Ken Elliott. Oil on canvas, 30 x 30 in. / Frame: 31.5 x 31.5 in. This painting of a forest and a field comprises of colors in green, purple, yellow, pink, and blue. Framed in a gold painted frame. Colorado based artist Ken Elliott, focuses on the western landscape and its rich store of ideas and inspiration. Painting rural scenery, the artist does not try to recreate nature or attempt storytelling but instead, wields color boldly, creating vibrant, contemporary landscapes that are both animated and peaceful. Early in his career, he was a student of Wolf Kahn, who inspired his work. Since 1988, Elliott’s work has been exhibited in numerous galleries nationwide. His work is collected in corporate art...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Paul Collomb, Paris, Eiffel Tower, Invalides, The Beautiful View, Oil on Canvas
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on canvas by Paul Collomb (1921-2010), France, 1960s. The beautiful view. Measurements : with frame: 54.5x41.2 cm - 21.5x16.2 inches, without frame: 46x33 cm - 18.1x13 inches, fo...
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1960s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"The Fire," night landscape by Gabrielle Ricard - Cordingley. Yr 1967.
Located in Firenze, IT
"The Fire," night landscape by Gabrielle Ricard - Cordingley. Yr 1967. A night landscape with forest fire, painted by Gabrielle Ricard-Cordingley (b. 1924), daughter of a well-known ...
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1960s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

Bullfighting Scene oil on board painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Artist: José María Tuser Vázquez (1919-1986) Title: Bullfighting Scene Technique: Oil on board Dimensions: 25.6 x 21.3 inches Period: 20th century Art Movement: Figurative Expression...
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1950s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Board

Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Acrylic on Paper, 'Hommage to Debussy'.
Located in Cotignac, FR
A large contemporary abstract expressionist acrylic on paper by French artist, Christian Manoury. Signed bottom right. Inspired by the wonderful music of Debussy, a beautifully ligh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

BaoChun Tao Landscape Original Oil On Canvas "Yunnan Scenery Series VI"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Yunnan Scenery Series VI Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 31 x 25 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Yea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Collage, interior design graphics
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this artwork, I explored the juxtaposition of the vintage and modern, the real and the imagined. Using collage materials juxtaposed with delicate pencil and bold ink, I s...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Mixed Media, Cardboard, Handmade Paper, Felt Pen, Color Pencil, Paper, M...

Summer, summer., Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Summer, summer. A sunny summer day, the whole earth is warmed with warmth, a blooming field, flowers, multi-colored poppies, clouds, the sky create an atmosphere of relaxation, harmo...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil

Storm
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I wanted to capture the tumultuous beauty of the sea under a turbulent sky. The vibrant oil colors allow me to explore the depth and texture of the waves cresting bene...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Family Potrait II
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Wis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Pink coast
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've captured the serene moment of a woman caressed by the gentle hues of a sunset at the coast. Through the blend of realism and impressionism in oils, I sought to...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Karl Nordström, Yellow Tulips, Signed and dated.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful still-life of yellow and red tulips in a vase by Karl Nordström (1855-1923), signed 'KN' and dated a tergo 1917. The vibrant flowers are standing in a vase which is placed on a cloth against a bluish-green background. Karl Fredrik Nordström was born on the Swedish west coast on the large island of Tjörn and was a Swedish painter known mostly for his landscape paintings. He came to Stockholm in 1875 and started to study at the Royal Art Academy, where he was tutored by Edvard Perséus, among others. There, he also became close friends with the artists Richard Bergh and Nils Kreuger...
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1910s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

On the crest of a wave
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this painting, I sought to capture the dynamic and ever-changing spirit of the sea. Using oils, I blended the techniques of impressionism and realism to give life to the ...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Coll Bardolet Bolero Baile Mallorquin original expressionist watercolor
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Bolero Mallorquin original expressionist watercolor painting. Spanish painter maximum representative of the art of Mallorca at the end of the 20th century. Costumbrista work. With d...
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1980s Expressionist Paintings

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Watercolor

Stardust - Soulful Colorful Large Abstract Striking Painting Expressionistic
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title: Stardust Soulful Colorful Large Abstract Striking Painting Expressionistic In this large, delightful and striking artwork, the unity and bond of similarity and our uniquenes...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic

WILD NATURE, skater dog
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas Shipped rolled in a tube I can do commissioned works
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Acrylic, Permanent Marker

Sisters in Yellow 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. A sister is a gi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

My Self
Located in West Hollywood, CA
We are proud to have discovered and now present a rare original self portrait by Austrian Expressionist artist, Franz Bergmann (1998-1977) "My Self", is an original oil on canvas, signed, c.1938, with an image dimension of 29 x 24 inches. The painting is in good original condition, the frame has been restored. A biography on the artist appears below, please contact the gallery with any question. Franz Bergmann 1898 - 1977 Franz Walter Bergmann was born on August 6, 1898, in Dimling, Austria, a town northwest of Vienna. His parents were both involved in the arts: his mother was a pianist, and his father was an amateur artist and a violinist. After serving in World War I for three years, he enrolled in the National Academy of Art in Vienna and embarked on a seven-year course of study, focusing on figure painting and portraiture. Although schooled in the academic tradition, Bergmann also adopted elements derived from the more avant-garde German Expressionist style. By 1924 he was exhibiting in Vienna and Stockholm. The following year, he graduated with honors. He left Vienna to tour Europe, and in early 1926 he traveled to the United States. After a brief stay in New York, he moved to Chicago, where he obtained a commission to paint murals for theaters owned by Balaban & Katz. That year his mural sketches were exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago. He then moved to New York, where he joined the staff of the noted Austrian architect and designer Josef Urban...
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1930s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil

'Grand Canal, Venice', School of Paris, Musee D'Orsay, Toulouse-Lautrec Museum
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower left "d'Anty" for Henry d'Anty (French, 1910-1998), titled verso "La Gondole" (The Gondola) and painted circa 1955. A vibrant view of the Grand Canal painted alla prima...
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1950s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Venice in night lights
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've poured my soul into capturing the ephemeral beauty of twilight dance on water, embracing the blend of expressionism and impressionism. The vibrant colors intertwi...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée

Spanish landscape
Located in Zofingen, AG
The Spanish landscape is a metaphor for a bright, sunny atmosphere, lush greenery, creative space, beauty and aesthetics. This is exactly what an art school should be - in a building...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

French Expressionist Mid Century Modern View of Paris on the Seine, bridge
Located in Woodbury, CT
French Expressionist Mid Century Modern View of Paris on the Seine, bridge Very much influenced by the work of Bernard Buffet this is a very decorative example of French city paintings...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

In Bloom - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Realism, Nude, Black and White
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
As in the process of the creation of In Bloom, a blatant ensembling of thoughts and becoming lurked around the process, masked and dropped against a suspended figure in an intimate-a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Paper, Charcoal

Afterthoughts Sergio Moscona Contemporary art painting colour human comedy
Located in Paris, FR
Acrylic paint and ink on paper pasted on canvas Hand-signed by the artist
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Paper, Ink, Acrylic

Feelings 2 -21st Century, Contemporary Figurative, Colourful, Silhouette, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Feelings" is a visual exploration of complex human emotions, relationships, and resilience. The layered figures, abstracted and partially overlapping, reflect the intertwined ident...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Three Irises by the pond
Located in Zofingen, AG
With vigorous strokes and a vibrant palette, I've brought to life the fleeting beauty of blooms by the water's edge. This oil painting is my ode to nature's serene moments, where the...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Tower - original large oil painting Paula Craioveanu 55x40in
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"The Tower" - original large art by Paula Craioveanu Original, large, unique painting, oil on canvas, 31.5x23.6in / 80x60cm. Shipped stretched, from Florida. Check 1stDibs code FREESHIP This painting, a study of an elaborate spiral staircase, demonstrates the artist’s skill in merging architectural elegance with a dynamic sense of movement and mystery. The subject itself—a wrought iron spiral staircase—becomes more than a functional object; it transforms into a metaphor for transcendence, curiosity, and the infinite. The staircase is richly ornate, with swirling ironwork patterns and intricate details that capture the eye. The artist emphasizes the craftsmanship, elevating the staircase into a work of art itself. The ornamental designs echo Baroque or Rococo influences, known for their flamboyance and decorative excess. The spiral is inherently dynamic, drawing the viewer’s gaze upward in a continuous loop. This quality imbues the staircase with motion and energy, almost as if it is alive, spiraling into another dimension. The artist employs a dramatic perspective, positioning the viewer at the base of the staircase, looking upward. This composition evokes a sense of aspiration or awe, as if the staircase ascends to an unknown destination. The light filtering through the structure accentuates the curvature and creates a contrast between the solid metal of the staircase and the soft, ephemeral glow of the environment. This interplay of light and shadow enhances the mood, making the staircase seem both tangible and ethereal. The cool metallic grays and silvers of the staircase reflect its materiality, suggesting durability and permanence. At the same time, the reflective surfaces give it a shimmering, almost celestial quality. The background is suffused with warm, earthy tones—yellows, browns, and muted greens—that contrast with the cold metal of the staircase. This contrast creates a sense of tension between the man-made structure and the organic or natural environment surrounding it. Symbolism. Spiral staircases are often symbolic of a journey, both physical and spiritual. They represent the process of ascent, growth, and transformation. This staircase seems to lead into a vortex of light, suggesting a path to enlightenment or transcendence. The spiral is a recurring motif in art and nature, often representing infinity, cycles, and continuity. The staircase's design hints at a journey without end, encouraging reflection on the passage of time and the eternal nature of life. The destination of the staircase is deliberately obscured, leaving the viewer to wonder where it leads. This creates a sense of mystery, drawing the viewer into an imaginative exploration of the unknown. The swirling patterns in the ironwork mirror the overall spiral shape of the staircase, creating a sense of harmony and cohesion. These designs also add a decorative richness to the piece, tying it to the tradition of Romanticism or Gothic Revival, where even utilitarian objects were imbued with beauty and meaning. The background is loosely rendered, with soft, swirling brushstrokes that echo the spiral of the staircase. This abstraction contrasts with the detailed depiction of the staircase, making the environment feel less defined and more dreamlike. The staircase appears to float in a liminal space, further emphasizing its symbolic and otherworldly qualities. The viewer’s vantage point and the sheer scale of the staircase evoke a feeling of awe. It could symbolize humanity’s ambitions to reach higher realms—intellectually, spiritually, or artistically. The absence of people in the painting draws attention to the object itself, suggesting introspection or solitude. The staircase might represent a solitary journey, one that each individual must take alone. The intricate design and upward motion of the staircase, combined with the lack of a specific time or place, imbue the piece with a sense of timelessness. It could exist in any era, representing universal human themes. In comparison to the artist’s other works, this painting shifts focus from mythological and figurative themes to an architectural subject. Yet, it retains the artist’s characteristic use of ornamentation, bold perspectives, and symbolic depth. Like the Minotaur or Zeus paintings...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Monet's Water Lily Pond
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've sought to capture the essence of tranquility and the ephemeral nature of light dancing on water. Through bold, impressionistic strokes and a soothing palette o...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Expressionist 1940s Self Portrait Oil Painting by Cornelis Ruhtenberg – Blues, G
By Cornelis Ruhtenberg
Located in Denver, CO
This captivating expressionist self-portrait by Cornelis Ruhtenberg (1923–2008) captures the artist in a contemplative interior scene. Painted in 1949, the oil on board artwork featu...
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1940s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil

Gazing Boldly 1 -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Men Hat, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Gazing boldly is an act of defiance against the uncertainties of life. It embodies the spirit of facing challenges head-on, with unwavering confidence and clarity. This phrase evokes...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Expressionist paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Expressionist 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, orange, purple, green and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Iryna Kastsova, Maria Asuncion Raventos, Masri Hayssam, and Evelyne Ballestra. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Oil 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 Expressionist paintings, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available.

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