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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The beauty of dance XII
Located in Zofingen, AG
A continuation of the ballet topic. A beautiful ballerina in a dance moving. Realistic contemporary art with dancing ballerina. Combination of oil paints with acrylic underpainting. ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Mid Century Modern Swedish Landscape Framed Oil Painting - Storm's Edge
Located in Bristol, GB
STORM'S EDGE
Size: 58 x 68.5 cm (including frame)
Oil on canvas
A moody and atmospheric mid-century landscape composition, painted in oil onto canvas.
The subject matter appears to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Sea. Sailboat
Located in Zofingen, AG
"In this oil painting, I've infused the canvas with the tranquil yet invigorating spirit of the sea. The sailboat, a focal point, carries within it a sense of adventure and freedom. ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Field herbs of Provence 30X40 oil.
Located in Zofingen, AG
With each brushstroke, I sought to capture the essence of wild, untamed beauty. This piece, alive with color and emotion, embodies the vibrancy found in nature's own canvas. Each pop...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Romance in Paris 55X40 oil on canvas
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured the essence of love and beauty inspired by the enchanting city of Paris. The vivid, soft brushstrokes of the blooming roses in the foreground are ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
In a small town. 1969, paper, watercolor, 36x48 cm
Located in Riga, LV
In a small town. 1969, paper, watercolor, 36x48 cm
Dzidra Bauma (1930)
Dzidra Bauma works in watercolor technique. She paint figural compositions, portraits, landscapes, flowers an...
Category
1960s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Floral Still Life Oil Painting - Hyacinths
Located in Bristol, GB
HYACINTHS
Size: 52 x 42 cm (including frame)
Oil on Board
An expressive and beautifully textured mid-century floral still life painting, executed in oil onto board.
The composition...
Category
1950s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Colourful Abstract Sunset Sky, French Expressionist Original Painting
By Akos Biro
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
AKOS BIRO (HUNGARIAN 1911-2002)
watercolor/ gouache
size: 7.5 x 10.5 inches
Beautifully colourful, original painting by the very popular and highly regarded Hungarian/ French painte...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Gouache
Evening colors by the river
Located in Zofingen, AG
"In this oil painting, I sought to capture the tranquil yet vibrant essence of nature's beauty. Melding impressionism with touches of realism, I've layered texture and color to evoke...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spring poppies 50X50
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I've poured my soul into the vivid crimson blooms, contrasting against the subdued greens and blues, evoking life's vibrancy. Each stroke is a breath, blendin...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Racehorses Galloping in Burnt Orange Field Beautiful French Expressionist Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Chantilly
French Expressionist artist, 20th century
oil on board, framed
framed: 17.5 x 21 inches
board: 13 x 16 inches
inscribed verso
provenance: private collection, France
condit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
The snowman and the rabbit are handing out gifts to everyone
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I sought to capture the essence of joy and the spirit of giving. The snowman, with its wide grin and open arms, represents the warmth of celebration amidst a ch...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still life with Oranges and Owls, Oil On Canvas, Floral, Interior, Still life
Located in Deddington, GB
Still Life with Oranges and Owls is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley. Painted in the Artist's Gloucestershire Studio this miniature painting shows a still life of a selection of objects arranged by the Artist. Twos stone owls sit atop a stack of books, with two small oranges and a pear. A small jug of flowers slightly obscures the window. We can see out into the garden, where there are texturally painted trunks...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dancing in the rain 60X30 oil
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vibrant oil painting, I've captured the essence of unbridled joy and carefree abandon. Two figures dance beneath a crimson umbrella, their movements a blend of expressionism ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Barn Idyllic
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my canvas, I've captured a serene moment, where rustic charm meets the tranquility of nature. Through impressionistic strokes and a rich oil palette, I evoked a sense of peace and...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Flowers. Canvas, cardboard, oil, 69x50 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Flowers. Canvas, cardboard, oil, 69x50 cm
Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001)
Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad School of Art, Sa...
Category
1970s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard, Canvas
Mountain herbs 60X60
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've captured the raw majesty of nature, juxtaposing the enduring calm of the snow-capped peak with the vibrant wild flora in the foreground. Every stroke is charged w...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Carnival of colour
Located in Coltishall, GB
Carnival of colour. Inspired by Rachaels life in Norfolk where she she enjoys dog walks along the North Norfolk coast and working in her studio close to the Norfolk Broads. Surrounde...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Acrylic
Sunny pond 70X50 oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vibrant oil on canvas, I sought to capture the serene yet lively spirit of nature. The dappling light dances on water, illuminating lily pads and blossoms, creating a symphon...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
ARMAND ROTTENBERG (1903-2000) LARGE FRENCH EXPRESSIONIST ABSTRACT OIL
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Ete Indien"
by Armand Rottenberg (French 1903-2000)
inscribed verso, oil painting on board, framed
board: 52 x 39 inches
frame: 53 x 40 inches
Stunning original French expression...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
In the Kingdom of Ice 50X70
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've unleashed a cascade of raw emotion onto the canvas, blending realism with strokes of expressionism to capture the majesty and serenity of a glacial kingdom. The palette resonates with the cool tranquility of snow-capped peaks and the deep, reflective waters, inviting the viewer into a moment of stillness...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pilgrim’s Way from Holy Island
Located in Deddington, GB
original
oil on canvas
Image size: H:104 cm x W:104 cm
Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:104 cm x W:104 cm x D:4cm
Sold Unframed
Please note that insitu images are purely an ind...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Welcome! Gift Art 30X25
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I captured the joyful essence of winter's enchantment. The cheerful snowman, adorned in vibrant attire, embodies the warmth of the season against the cool, impr...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Snowman and Christmas trees
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured a whimsical winter moment filled with joy and serenity. The snowman, graced with a cheerful smile, stands as a symbol of the simple pleasures and ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Separateness Of Things, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil on Canvas, hand framed and finished by the artist. overall size 15†x 19â€. :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Stavanger, Norway landscape painting. Blue, seascape, boat, mountains, acrylic
Located in Oslo, NO
Stavanger is an inspiring Nordic city surrounded by the sea and mountains. Aleksandra Strokina created this landscape painting, inspired by a view just a 10-minute walk from her home...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Young Woman Fetching Water oil on canvas painting Spain
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Young Woman Fetching Water
Artist: Jesús Villar (1930–2015)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 39.4 x 20.1 in
Estimated date: c. 2000
Signature: Signed lower left: "Villar...
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
7 roses 50X40 oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I have poured my soul into capturing the timeless elegance of these blossoms. Swirling with emotion, they dance on the canvas—expressive brushstrokes marry real...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Young technicians. 1978, watercolor on paper, 25x28 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Young technicians. 1978, watercolor on paper, 25x28 cm
Dzidra Bauma (1930)
Dzidra Bauma works in watercolor technique. She paint figural compositions, portraits, landscapes, flower...
Category
1970s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Christmas Tree at the City Hall Square 40X50
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vibrant oil painting, I've captured the essence of wintertime festivity and warmth amidst the chill. The brushstrokes convey movement, reflecting the bustling energy of holid...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Figure on Sandy Beach Boat & Dog, French Expressionist Original Painting
By Akos Biro
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
AKOS BIRO (HUNGARIAN 1911-2002)
watercolour/ gouache painting
size: 7.5 x 11 inches
Beautifully colourful, original painting by the very popular and highly regarded Hungarian/ Frenc...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Gouache
Sunflower
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil on canvas, I've poured my soul into capturing the vibrant essence of life. With bold strokes and vivid hues, I've embraced expressionism and realism to evoke a sense of w...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
My main enemy. Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting. Woman Power Symbolism. Red
Located in Zofingen, AG
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
"My Main Enemy" presents a compelling narrative of self-reflection and inner turmoil. The canvas speaks volumes through the bold imagery of a woman holding her hea...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
20th Century French Expressionist Provencal Landscape Green Hills & Town
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Green Hills in Provence'
French School, late 20th century
oil on thin board, unframed
board: 13.5 x 18 inches
the painting is in overall very good and sou...
Category
20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Matter of Heart, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Matter of Heart Bernard Simunovic, Germany, 2022 Acrylic on Canvas, 115 x 155 cm :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signe...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Somerset Lake by Joanna Commings, Original art, landscape art, Impasto art
Located in Deddington, GB
Somerset Lake by Joanna Commings [2021]
original and hang signed by the artist
Acrylics on canvas
Image size: H:50 cm x W:60 cm
Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:50 cm x W:60 cm ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Sail away, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original oil on canvas on wooden stretcher, box canvas, signed on the front. Certificate of authenticity included. :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Colorful vase by Jean Krillé - Oil on wood 92x65 cm
By Jean Krille
Located in Geneva, CH
Of Germanic descent, the painter Jean Krillé was born in 1923 in Switzerland. His father, writer and poet, oriented him towards art and culture. From the age of 16, he enrolled at th...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
St Ives Shadows, Cornwall, Original painting, Oil on canvas, Coastal art, Beach
Located in Deddington, GB
St Ives Shadows is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley. Painted in the Artist's Gloucestershire Studio, St Ives Shadows is inspired by a trip to Cornwall last Summer. Photographs...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
STUNNING 1970'S FRENCH EXPRESSIONIST SIGNED OIL - GIANT BUTTERFLY/ MOTH PAINTING
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, indistinctly signed lower right, circa 1970's
Title: Giant Butterfly/ Moth
Medium: oil painting, on board.
Size: frame: 24.25 x 29.25 inches...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Molyvos, Ile de Lesbos - Expressionist Animal Oil Painting by André Brasilier
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed oil on canvas animals in landscape by French expressionist painter Andre Brasilier. The piece depicts goats and birds in front of green trees with a blue sea beyond. This earl...
Category
1960s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still Life Painting with Chicken by Fauvist British Artist
By Steve Capper
Located in Preston, GB
Still Life Painting with Chicken by Fauvist British Artist, Steve Capper
Art measures 20 x 24 inches
Frame measures 25.5 x 30 inches (approx.) ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board
Life Lessons by Rachael Dalzell. Acrylic on canvas with tray frame
Located in Coltishall, GB
Young Buddhist monks awaiting lessons.
Rachael’s free, expressive use of paint give energy and life to her work. She spent time in Ladakh in the Indian Himalaya and produced a serie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
20th Paris School Collage Cutout Artwork Wonderful Interior Design options!
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Collage"
by Bernard Herzog (French, b.1935)
signed lower corner
signed and stamped verso with catalogue number
photo collage cut outs on paper, unframed
overall paper: 25.5 x 20 in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Photographic Film, Magazine Paper
Dance, Colours and Nature 1, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Multi-coloured and textured work, energetic and spontaneous image of female figures dancing and enjoying in the nature. The series depicts the beauty of humans interacting with Natur...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Venice 3
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this fervent composition, I melded acrylics and oils to capture Venice's aura, blending realism's clarity with impressionism's vigor and expressionism's raw emotion. Each stroke e...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
Flowers. Oil on cardboard, 71.5x56 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Flowers. Oil on cardboard, 71.5x56 cm
Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001)
Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad School of Art, Sarato...
Category
1970s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
20th Paris School Collage Cutout Artwork Wonderful Interior Design options!
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Collage"
by Bernard Herzog (French, b.1935)
signed lower corner
signed and stamped verso with catalogue number
photo collage cut outs on paper, unframed
overall paper: 25.5 x 20 in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Photographic Film, Magazine Paper
Illustration Style, Exotic Flamingo Bouquet, Tropical Flowers in Red on Paper
Located in Barcelona, ES
This vibrant painting captures the striking beauty and elegant forms of Flamingo flowers. Sweeping brushstrokes and vivid colors bring these flowers to life, highlighting their styli...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
India Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor
Contemporary Splatters of Vibrant Red Background w. Bull & Woman Form Painting
Located in ALCOY/ALCOI, ES
Title: «La Bruja»
Collection: Muses
Description: Acrylic on canvas, figurative, Vibrant, modern
"Who is the witch of the big city today? How does she stand out from everyone else? She wants to break the rules and obeys her inner voice, she is not afraid to be herself, she chooses her own path, she lets magic enter her life every day, because living her life and loving herself is true magic."
The artwork in question may celebrate the power and freedom of self-expression. The focus is on a woman who defies convention and chooses to live life on her own terms. She is described as a "witch," which suggests that she is seen as someone who is in touch with the mystical and the spiritual. The artwork may depict this woman as a bold and confident figure, with an unapologetic attitude and a strong sense of personal style. The imagery may be colorful and fantastical, with elements of nature and magic woven into the composition. The artwork may also convey a sense of joy and empowerment, with the message that being true to oneself is the ultimate form of magic. Overall, the artwork celebrates individuality, creativity, and the courage to pursue one's own path in life.
Victoria Tsemka...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
life is a dream, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Jorge Calero
Located in Yardley, PA
In creating this vibrant tapestry of life, I poured my soul into every brushstroke, unleashing a symphony of color. With acrylics, I captured the essence of an aquatic dreamscape, wh...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Expressionist Colorful Oil Paint Still-Life: Aves del Paraíso
Located in Segovia, ES
Aves del Paraíso, Oil on linen by Chico Montilla.
Measurements in centimeters (H) 100 x (W) 81 x (D) 2 cm. / In inches 39.37 x 31.89 x 0.79 "
Expressionist interior corner whith fl...
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Interior with fruit . Colorful Expressionist Still-life Oil painting
Located in Segovia, ES
Interior with fruit (Interior con frutas). Expressionist Colorful Oil on wood panel Still life with view in the background,
Author: Aracely Alarcón.
Me...
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Nude woman oil on board painting expressionism art
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Technical Data Sheet of the Artwork
- Title: Nude Woman
- Artist: Eduardo Pisano (1912-1986)
- Technique: Oil on board
- Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.3 inches (without frame)
- Sty...
Category
1960s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Woman surrealism oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Canvas size 81x100 cm.
Frame size 94x113 cm.
Alvar Suñol Alvar Suñol Munoz-Ramos, commonly known as Alvar, was born in 1935 in Montgat, Spain, a Catalan fishing village on the Medit...
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tree of Life
Located in Zofingen, AG
"This work is inspired by the spring flowering of a luxurious magnolia. A symbol of the beginning of a new life. A stocky climbing tree, like eternal life, and transparent delicate w...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Photo Finish - Horses Racing, Horse Racing Art, Animal Art, Sports Painting
By Garth Bayley
Located in Deddington, GB
Photo Finish -Horses Racing an original painting by Garth Bayley. Pen and ink Capturing the moment the horses fly past the posts Affordable art.
Discover works by Garth Bayley online...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Tulips. 1996. Oil on canvas, 81х100 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Tulips. 1996. Oil on canvas, 81х100 cm
Jurgis Skulme (1928-2015) – painter, art scientist.
1954 – The graduating State Art Academy of Latvia, the monumental department (diploma wor...
Category
1990s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
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.