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
Item Ships From: Europe
Old City
Located in Zofingen, AG
Town.
The beauty of cities is different: there are cities with museums, such as Rome, Paris.
Where to look at beautiful architecture!
There are also small provincial towns where lif...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
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...
Category
1960s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paper, Ink, Acrylic
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...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Cardboard, Handmade Paper, Felt Pen, Color Pencil, Paper, M...
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...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée
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...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
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 ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
In warm splashes
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my painting, I've captured the exhilarating moment of human spirit breaking through nature's tumultuous wave. The bold palette and dynamic brushstrokes showcase the raw power of e...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Roses
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the timeless elegance of roses, a symphony of color and emotion. Every brushstroke is imbued with passion, reflecting the dan...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
WILD NATURE, skater dog
By Angel Rivas
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas
Shipped rolled in a tube
I can do commissioned works
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Permanent Marker
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...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Small city center. 2013. Cardboard, oil, 97x123 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Street view. 2013. Cardboard, oil, 97x123 cm
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Games with Water at Sunset
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this expressionist oil painting, I've swirled vibrant shades of blue and crimson to capture the dynamic interplay of water and light at sunset. This piece reflects the fervor and ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
7 roses
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've embraced a blend of expressionism and impressionism to evoke the transience of beauty. Each stroke conveys a raw emotion, crafting a dance of light and sha...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bories-en-Provence Village Near Gordes, Large Oil on Canvas
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on canvas by Paul Clement (1906-), France, 1967. Bories-en-Provence near Gordes. Measurements : with frame: 106x87 cm - 41.7x34.25 inches, without frame: 100x81 cm - 39.4x31.9 in...
Category
1960s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Golden tree
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this expression of nature’s vibrant dance, I bring to life an enchanted forest bathed in golden light. Through vigorous oil strokes, the painting captures the dynamic interplay of...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still life with peonies
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I sought to capture the effervescence of nature's transient beauty. I used oil to express the delicate vibrancy of peonies, with my brushstrokes blending impr...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Woman with a chef's Hat Belle Epoque
By René Guinand
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Golden wooden frame
81 x 68 x 3 cm
Woman with a chef's hat
This striking portrait, typical of Expressionism, depicts a woman in an introspective pose. Vigorous brushst...
Category
1910s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bunch of grapes
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the lush essence of life. Each grape, rich and vibrant, symbolizes abundance and prosperity. Brushstrokes balance fine art wi...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sea 25-2024
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I aimed to capture the untamed essence of the sea. The energetic brush strokes and vivid blues express the sea's raw power and the fleeting calm between its wav...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Parisian Street Scene. Oil on canvas, 32x46 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Parisian Street Scene. Oil on canvas, 32x46 cm
Category
1950s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bernard Buffet Bridge, Houses and a Café Landscape of Rural France Oil on Canvas
Located in Paris, FR
1993
Oil on canvas.
Signed « Bernard Buffet » upper right and dated « 1993 » upper left.
Dedicated « For Bernard and Dominique. Affectionately » on the reverse.
Countersigned « Berna...
Category
1990s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hippie portrait original oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Frame size 50x58 cm.
Joan Cruspinera Muñoz was born in 1945 in Tiana, Barcelona. This Catalan artist is a painter, draftsman and painter. His training...
Category
1970s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Landscape with poppy field
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've embraced the vivid, pulsating life of nature, capturing the wild, untamed energy of a poppy field. The strokes of oil paint bring out an almost tactile experience...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
To the beach!
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've poured my passion into capturing a moment of pure, serene anticipation. The subject, viewed from behind, gazes upon the vast, vibrant ocean, embodying a se...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Flower fantasy
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this piece, I've poured my soul into rendering the delicate interplay of petal and light, capturing the essence of blooms with a whisper of nostalgia. The textured oil st...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dive into the water
Located in Zofingen, AG
Personally, the underwater world causes exciting feelings for me. I am a good swimmer, but I have never been able to dive underwater. Maybe that's why the paintings with the underwat...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Peonies 24X18
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this work, I revel in the poetic grace of peonies, rendered passionately in oils. The vivid brushstrokes and enriched hues capture a fleeting moment of floral splendor, intertwini...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Portrait of a Geisha
By Roland Strasser
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Roland Strasser (1895-1974)
"Japanese Geisha"
Signed lower right
Oil and gold leaf on canvas, measures: 76 x 46 cm
In fine white-wash wood frame.
...
Category
1930s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Expressionist Landscape, The Abri at L'Olivette, Cap d'Antibes
Located in Cotignac, FR
A French Expressionist oil on canvas landscape of countryside at L'Olivette, Cap d'Antibes on the French Riviera, by Germain Bonel. The painting is signed bottom right and signed, dated and titled to the back of the canvas.
A strong and impactful composition of the trees and forest leading down to the sea wall and then the Mediterranean beyond at the Port (or 'Abri' as it is also known) of l'Olivette on the west coast of Cap d'Antibes, the iconic location in the South of France. This former small traditional fishing port from the beginning of the twentieth century is now converted into a picturesque little marina on Cap d'Antibes, with its rocky cove, its beach, its pine forest, its umbrella pines, olive trees, fig trees, and agaves and its famous 'Villa Aujourd'hui' a modernist residence built by American architect Barry Dierks (1899-1960) in 1938 for socialite Mrs. Audrey Chadwick. L'Olivette has a privileged panoramic view of the Gulf of Juan, and the coastal shores of Cap d'Antibes, Juan-les-Pins, Golfe-Juan, and the Pointe Croisette of Cannes.
Germain Bonel (5 August 1913 – 2002) was a French painter of Catalan origin. From 1967 to 1983, he was a professor of drawing and painting at the Perpignan School of Fine Arts. From 1969 to 1978, he also taught art in the schools of Saint-Cyprien-village and Saint-Cyprien-Plage.
Germain Bonel's painting is both expressionist and decorative. Georges-Henry Gourrier said of him: "Germain Bonel's painting expresses [quite naturally] the singular beauty of forms, the radiant force of colour, the deepening of matter and the tenderness of the things of life. His work appears to be a painting of plenitude."
From 1941 to 1945, Germain Bonel studied drawing at the Municipal School of Fine Arts in Perpignan. He won first prize in 1945. Out of competition, he continued his studies at the same school from 1945 to 1948 and he regularly exhibited his works at the annual exhibition held at the Salle Arago in Perpignan.
Germain Bonel met François Desnoyer in 1950 and introduced him to the Catalan artistic milieu.
He was admitted to the Salon d'Automne in Paris in 1951 and exhibited until 1961, when he became a member of the salon. As early as 1951 a commentary said, "with the canvas hanging...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Delicate still-life
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I sought to capture the fleeting beauty of life, symbolized through the delicate blossoms of roses. The strokes convey passion and the ephemeral nature of beaut...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Roses in a vase
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this passionate oil painting, I've blended expressionism with hints of impressionism to capture the ethereal beauty of roses in a vase. The vintage aura evokes a sense of timeless...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
La Montera
Located in London, GB
'La Montera', gouache, watercolour and ink on art paper, by Pierre Ambrogiani (circa 1960s). The artist created many artworks with bullfighting as theme. In this case, a single torer...
Category
1960s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
"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 ...
Category
1960s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Lilac blues
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this artwork, I was deeply moved by the ephemeral beauty of the ocean at sunset. I blended the soft hues of pastel sky with the dynamic, textured whites and deep blues of...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Exprepressive acrylic painting of fruits "Summer peaches and one red apple"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This dynamic artwork " Summer peaches and one red apple" captures a lively composition of vibrant peaches scattered across an abstract background.
The fruits are depicted with bold...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
I have no time, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original oil on canvas on wooden stretchers, signed on the front. Certificate of authenticity included. :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
French landscape oil on canvas painting France
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Technical Sheet
Title of the Work: Château de la Madeleine: Rural Idyll
Artist: Pedro Creixams
Dimensions: 18.1 x 21.7 inches
Technique: Oil on canvas
Frame: Unframed
Year...
Category
1930s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tender love
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I poured my soul into capturing the intimate moment between these majestic beings. The language of their gentle nuzzle transcends words, speaking to the univers...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bright Orange - Joanna Flatau, Contemporary art, Expressionist painting
Located in Paris, FR
A tribute to Amy Winehouse
Acrylic paint on canvas
Signed
Unique work
Joanna Flatau was born in Varsaw, Poland.
She graduated from Varsaw History of Arts University and from the F...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Picturesque sunset
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this canvas, I've unleashed a swirling symphony of sunset colors, blending vivid reds and gentle purples with the dynamic blues of the sea. Through expressionism fused with a touc...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pond with beautiful irises 60Х80 oil on canvas
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I captured the essence of serenity and growth. Embracing the harmonious dance of light and shadow, I portrayed the irises with an impressionistic touch, evoking...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Marine Diversity Diptych, Abstract Colourful Fish Patterns, Vivid Tones Gestures
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: Marine Diversity
Medium: Acrylic on Paper
Size: 70x 212 cm total (28 x 84inches). Each panel measures 70 x 106 cm (28 x 42 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...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Oil
French Expressionist Sludgy Green & Brown Landscape Very Thick Oil Impasto
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Green Landscape
French artist, indistinctly signed, dated verso 1985
oil painting on canvas, in wooden frame
canvas: 10 x 17 inches
wooden frame: 9.5 x 16 inches
provenance: private ...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
La lagune à Venise, 1968-69, oil on paper laid on canvas by Jean Jansem
By Jean Jansem
Located in Les Acacias GE, GE
Jean Jansem (1920-2013)
La lagune à Venise, 1968-1969
Huile sur papier marouflée sur toile
Signée en bas à droite
50 x 65 cm
Bibliographie:
Cette oeuvre est enregistrée dans les archives de l’Association des Amis de Jean Jansem.
Figurera dans le catalogue critique de l’oeuvre de Jean Jansem actuellement en préparation par l’association des amis de Jean Jansem
Historique:
L’artiste a longuement séjourné à Venise, notamment à Mazzorbo et la lagune a toujours eu une place bien particulière dans l’oeuvre et le coeur de Jansem.
L’artiste y aura réalisé nombre de dessins et une trentaine de toiles seulement, dont chacune, représentation de l’eau et du ciel, est le témoin de l’imprégnation pérenne de la lumière si spécifique de la lagune dans l’oeuvre de l’artiste.
Cette œuvre est une bien belle démonstration de cette utilisation magistrale de la lumière.
Artiste français d'origine arménienne, né en 1920 en Turquie, Jansem arrive en France...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Laid Paper
Sweet dessert
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my painting, I've captured the simple yet profound beauty of a watermelon slice, a natural dessert whose vivid reds radiate against the stark white background. Through my brushstr...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Graphic collage on black
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I sought to explore the balance between emotional intensity and meditative calm. By using geometric and symbolic forms in bold gouache and colored pencil, eac...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Gouache, Cardboard, Handmade Paper, Felt Pen
Paris. 2009, canvas on cardboard, oil, 30x40 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Paris. 2009, canvas on cardboard, oil, 30x40 cm
Sunny day in Paris with people and cars
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
1970’s Huge French Expressionist Green Landscape Avenue of Trees, signed oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Avenue of Trees
French Expressionist School, signed front and back
Dated 1974
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 37 x 44 inches
canvas: 32 x 39 inches
private collection, France
the p...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cherry Blossom Kiss, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Beneath the graceful canopy of a cherry blossom tree, time seems to pause and the air is filled with the soft whispers of spring. "Cherry Blossom Kiss" captures the essence of this f...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Winter 1982, canvas, cardboard, oil, 34.5x49 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Dzidra Bauma (1930)
Dzidra Bauma works in watercolor technique. She paint figural compositions, portraits, landscapes, flowers and still life. She is one of the most productive wate...
Category
1980s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Flowering branch
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I surrendered to the dance of colors and textures, letting oil become emotion on canvas. Each brushstroke captures the trembling beauty of nature's fleeting m...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Provence Sunset French Expressionist Original Painting
By Akos Biro
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
AKOS BIRO (HUNGARIAN 1911-2002)
watercolour/ gouache painting on card, signed
size: 7.75 x 10.75inches
Beautifully colourful, original painting by the very popular and highly regard...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Gouache
Les palmiers original oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Unframed
Manuel Capdevila i Massana (Barcelona, December 28, 1910 - April 18, 2006) was a Catalan painter and goldsmith, son of the goldsmith Joaquín Capdevila y Meya and father o...
Category
1970s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Avocado
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this piece, I aimed to evoke the essence of nature's perfection through the vibrant simplicity of an avocado. The contrasting tones and the textured brushstrokes in oil s...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Pegasus and the Witches (after Shakespeare's Macbeth) 1974. 46x38cm
Located in Riga, LV
Vladimir Glushenkov (1948-2009)
(May 21, 1948, Riga - December 26, 2009, Riga) - painter, graphic artist, poet, translator.
Vladimir Glushkenkov was born in family with Russian-Poli...
Category
1970s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Tempera, Cardboard
Happy summer
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this expressive oil on canvas, vibrant hues dance with light and energy, capturing the essence of a sun-soaked meadow. The figure embraces the warmth, surrounded by the jubilance ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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