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
Her Innocence - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Women, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In a world that often seeks to diminish the light of innocence, this artwork embodies the strength and resilience of those who remain steadfast in their beliefs. The subject of this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Inner Light - 21st Century Contemporary, Expressionist Portrait, African Woman
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Fortitude
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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"Landscape Scene of Mexican Villagers" Expressionistic Oil Painting on Masonite
Located in New York, NY
A strong modernist oil painting depicted in 1971 by Russian painter Michael Baxte. Mostly known for his abstracted figures on canvas or street scenes, this piece is a wonderful representation of his landscape paintings, with expressive use of color, shape, and form. Later in his career, Baxte explores Expressionism, infusing both European and North American stylistic trends. This piece is from later in his career, but we can feel this underlying style throughout.
Art measures 18 x 21.75 inches
Michael Posner Baxte was born in 1890 in the small town of Staroselje Belarus, Russia. For the first half of the 19th century it was a center of the Chabad movement of Hasidic Jews, but this group was gone by the middle of the 19th century. By the time the Baxte family immigrated to the United States at the beginning of the 20th century, the Jewish population numbered only on the hundreds. The native language of the Baxte family was Yiddish. It is likely that the death of Michael Baxte’s father triggered the family’s immigration. Three older brothers arrived in New York between 1903 and 1905. Michael and his mother, Rebecca, arrived in 1907. By 1910 Michael, his mother, and brother, Joseph, were living in New Orleans and may have spent some time on a Louisiana plantation. Around 1912, Michael Baxte returned to Europe to study the violin. In 1914 he, his mother, and Joseph moved to New York City.
Meanwhile, in Algeria, a talented young woman painter, Violette Mege, was making history. Since for the first time, a woman won the prestigious Beaux Art competition in Algeria. At first, the awards committee denied her the prize but, with French government intervention, Mege eventually prevailed. She won again 3 years later and, in 1916, used the scholarship to visit the United States of America. When Violette came to New York, she met Baxte, who was, by then, an accomplished violinist, teacher, and composer. Baxte’s compositions were performed at the Tokyo Imperial Theater, and in 1922 he was listed in the American Jewish Yearbook as one of the prominent members of the American Jewish community. As a music teacher he encouraged individual expression. Baxte stated, “No pupil should ever be forced into imitation of the teacher. Art is a personal experience, and the teacher’s truest aim must be to awaken this light of personality through the patient light of science.”
By 1920 Michael Baxte and Violette Mege were living together in Manhattan. Although they claimed to be living as husband and wife, it seems that their marriage did not become official until 1928. On their “unofficial” honeymoon around 1917, in Algiers, Baxte confided to her his ambition to paint. There and later in New Mexico where the wonderful steeped sunlight approximates the coloring of Algiers, she taught him his heart’s desire. He never had any other teacher. She never had any other pupil. For ten years she devoted all her time, energy, and ambition to teaching, encouraging, inspiring him. Then in 1928, their mutual strivings were rewarded, as his works were being chosen as one of the two winners in the Dudensing National Competition for American Painters. Out of 150 artists from across the country participated in the Dudensing, and Michael Posner Baxte and, Robert Fawcett, were the winners.
In his 1924 naturalization application, he indicated that he was sometimes known as “Michael Posner Baxte.” One of the witnesses to his application was Bernard Karfiol, a Jewish American artist. That’s when Michael may...
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1960s Expressionist Paintings
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Oil, Masonite
'Riflessi A Tiburon', by Marco Sassone, Oil on Linen, Waterfront Landscape, 1983
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This framed oil on linen painting, 'Riflessi A Tiburon,' by Marco Sassone, an American-Italian painter, is measured at 30 x 24 inches in a horizontal format. Sassone paints an Expres...
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1980s Expressionist Paintings
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Linen, Oil
In The Artist's Studio Abstract
By D.S. Silver
Located in Soquel, CA
Large scale abstract painting of another abstract painting on artist's easel by California artist D. Silver (American, 20th Century), 1984. Signed and dated lower right corner and on...
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1980s Expressionist Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
Expressionist Judaica Havdalah Oil Painting Jewish American Modernist Ben Zion
Located in Surfside, FL
Oil Painting of still life Havdalah scene with braided candle, spice tower box and kiddush cup.
Born in 1897, Ben-Zion Weinman celebrated his European Jewish heritage in his visual ...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Sunset over the Sea, French Expressionist Original Painting
By Akos Biro
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
AKOS BIRO (HUNGARIAN 1911-2002)
watercolour/gouache
size: 7.75 x 11 inches
Beautifully colourful, original painting by the very popular and highly regarded Hungarian/ French painter...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Paintings
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Gouache, Oil Pastel
Resting Minotaur (Study), Painting, Oil on Canvas
By BALBYSHEV OLEKSANDR
Located in Yardley, PA
I like to look at a beautiful male body. Therefore, I am sad that there are so little masculine sensuality and beauty in the art world. About 30 years ago, a group of feminist artist...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings
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Oil
Woman - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, African Woman on Red Hat
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Lady on Blue 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Lady on Blue 2" is a captivating piece of art that features a lady with blue skin sitting in a seductive pose. The painting portrays a woman who is both alluring and mysterious, wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Flow, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Artist Peg Belcastro depicts the stream near her home that overflows its banks during spring snowmelt. Tall, slender trees surround the area. The mix of expre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
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Acrylic
Soulmate Modern Figurative Oil Painting by Ukranian Artist Dasha Pogodina
Located in Zofingen, AG
Participant SOLO EXHIBITION in Thun, Switzerland "Strength, and Vulnerability" December 2022. Please get in touch with us if you have any questions about this artwork.
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2010s Expressionist Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
Colourful Provence Sky, French Expressionist Original Painting
By Akos Biro
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
AKOS BIRO (HUNGARIAN 1911-2002)
watercolour, signed
board size: 6.5 x 9.75 inches
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Paintings
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Gouache, Oil Pastel
Beacon of Light -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Landscape
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
I'm Alright, Just Here 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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"I'm Alright, Just Here" is a captivating artwork that captures the viewer's attention with its tender depiction of a young girl. The artist skillfully brings the subject to life, with delicate brushstrokes and meticulous attention to detail. The girl's features are portrayed with remarkable precision, revealing a sense of innocence and vulnerability that tugs at the heartstrings.
The expression on the girl's face speaks volumes—a delicate blend of calmness and introspection. Her eyes, a window to her soul, radiate a sense of quiet strength and resilience, hinting at a pearl of wisdom beyond her years. Simon's choice to depict the girl alone, with no external distractions, creates a sense of intimacy and invites viewers to connect with her inner world.
"I'm Alright, Just Here" explores the themes of solitude, self-reflection, and the resilience of youth. The title itself offers insight into the subject's state of mind—an assurance that she is content and at peace in her presence. It serves as a gentle reminder of the importance of finding solace within oneself, even amidst the chaos and noise of the world.
The young girl's presence in the artwork represents the universal experience of navigating the complexities of life. Her portrayal invites viewers to reflect on their journey, prompting questions about the inner strength we possess and the moments of introspection we all seek. She becomes a mirror, reminding us to find moments of stillness and self-care, where we can gather strength and nurture our well-being.
The muted color palette employed by Simon contributes to the contemplative mood of the artwork. Soft, earthy tones evoke a sense of serenity and harmony, further enhancing the atmosphere of quiet introspection. The artist's careful attention to the interplay of light and shadow adds depth to the girl's expression, underscoring the layers of emotion and resilience that lie beneath the surface.
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
Early spring
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting is inspired by early spring, early April. When it is still cool, but the grass is already green and the trees are slowly overgrown with buds and the first green leaves,...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
City After the Rain 2
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this energetic creation, I've blended acrylics and oils to capture the vivid aftermath of rain in a bustling cityscape. This piece revels in the chaos and vibrancy of urban life, ...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
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Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Sisters - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Love, Black and White
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
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Paper, Charcoal
Bored
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The artwork "Bored" is a stunning creation that weaves a delicate tapestry of dreams and reality. The artist has skillfully captured the essence of a young girl's imagination, allowing the viewer to peer into the depths of her thoughts and aspirations. The lady's posture exudes an air of calm contemplation, but her eyes tell a different story. They glimmer with a hint of mischief and wonder, hinting at the magical world she has conjured up in her mind.
In the background of the painting, the artist has masterfully depicted a vision of northern horsemen, galloping majestically across vast, snow-covered plains. These horsemen, clad in traditional attire, symbolize strength, courage, and freedom - qualities that the young girl may yearn for or admire. The contrast between the girl's stillness and the dynamic scene she envisions creates a captivating juxtaposition, emphasizing the power of imagination and the allure of the unknown.
As the viewer gazes at the artwork, they are drawn into a narrative of the young girl's daydream. Perhaps she is longing for adventure, yearning to explore the far-off lands of the North, or maybe she seeks to break free from the mundane routine of everyday life. The painting stirs the imagination, leaving room for personal interpretations and connections.
The title "Bored" takes on a deeper meaning in light of the young girl's reverie. It hints at the idea that boredom can be a catalyst for creativity and imagination. In moments of monotony, the mind often seeks escape, finding solace in the realm of daydreams and fantasies. This painting serves as a reminder that boredom is not necessarily a negative emotion, but a gateway to exploration and self-discovery.
The artist's technique in "Bored" is nothing short of mesmerizing. The use of vibrant colors and soft brushstrokes adds a touch of surrealism, enhancing the dreamlike quality of the artwork. The girl's expression is a masterpiece in itself, evoking empathy and inviting the viewer to empathize with her world of dreams.
In a world where we are constantly surrounded by distractions and technology, "Bored" reminds us of the power of introspection and the beauty of allowing our minds to wander freely. It encourages us to embrace moments of stillness and delve into the depths of our imagination, just like the young girl in the painting.
Art has the incredible ability to transport us to different realities, and "Bored" achieves just that. It invites us to envision our own northern horsemen or any other fantastic tales that lie within our hearts. It celebrates the essence of childhood wonder, where even the simplest of moments can become the foundation for extraordinary journeys.
In conclusion, "Bored" is an exquisite artwork that captures the essence of a young girl's daydream about northern horsemen. It stands as a testament to the power of imagination and the art of storytelling through visual means. As we gaze upon this masterpiece, let us also be reminded of the beauty of introspection, the allure of dreams, and the magic that lies within every one of us.
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Corsican Shore
By Emile Marie Beaume
Located in Sheffield, MA
Émile Marie Beaume
French, 1888-1967
Corsican Shore
Oil on Canvas
18 ⅛ by 21 ⅝ in, w/ frame 25 ½ by 29 ¼ in
Signed lower right
French painter, lithographer, engraver and fresco art...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings
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Oil
"Evening Wash" by Shana Wilson - Intimate Nude Oil Painting - Woman Bathing
By Shana Wilson
Located in Carmel, CA
Shana Wilson (Canadian, born 1966)
"Evening Wash" 2012
Oil Paint, Wood Panel
The artist signed the back of the painting.
Shana Wilson, born in Edmonton in 1966, has carved a distinc...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings
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Oil, Wood Panel
Dust on the Beach, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A gray sky looms over the distant ocean, while wisps of grass emerge from the foreground. The rugged sand contrasts with the gentle waves. Earthy browns and g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
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Oil
Contemporary vivid expressive still-life acrylic painting of fruits on paper
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary expressive artwork, "Cherries, Apples, and Flowers," by French artist Natalya Mougenot, is a vivid exploration of the beauty in everyday objects. Part of her “Still...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings
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Paper, Acrylic
Antique American Expressionist Oil & Gouache Painting of Ibiza Martin Baer 1935
By Martin Baer
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Expressionist Painting of Ibiza by the American Artist Martin Baer (1894-1961), 1935. Baer was born in Chicago and early in his career worked in Germany, North Africa, and Pa...
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1930s Expressionist Paintings
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Oil, Watercolor, Gouache
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...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
Pruna Women Sketch for Bocaccio original watercolor painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Pere Pruna Ocerans (Barcelona, 1904-1977) was a Catalan painter and illustrator of figurative style.
In 1920, with only 17 years and hardly any academic training, he traveled to ...
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1970s Expressionist Paintings
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Watercolor
Diminutive Mid Century Expressionist Clown Portrait #1
Located in Soquel, CA
Small portrait of a clown with colorful, expressionist brushstrokes by Marjorie Blake (American, 1920-1994). Signed "M. Blake" in the lower right corner...
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1960s Expressionist Paintings
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Masonite, Oil
"Naturamorta con fiori " cm. 70 x 52 Olio su tavola di legno 1970 ca
By Enzo FARAONI
Located in Torino, IT
natura morta con bellissima cornice in legno
Enzo FARAONI (S. Stefano Magra, La Spezia, 1920/2017)
Enzo Faraoni is a great painter and engraver from Florence; he expresses the poe...
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1970s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
"Promenade" (2024) by Leigh Ann Van Fossan, Original Acrylic Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Leigh Ann Van Fossan's "Promenade" is an original acrylic depicting an abstracted adobe landscape.
Van Fossan was born in Vail, Colorado, and began oil painting at the age of 12. S...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Into The Unknown 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
1960’s French Expressionist Oil Wine Bottles Drying on Metal Rack
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French expressionist artist, circa 1960’s
Circle of Bernard Buffet
oil painting on board, framed
framed: 37.5 x 31 inches
board: 32 x 25.5 inches
provenance: private collection, Fran...
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1960s Expressionist Paintings
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Oil
Night Amalfi Coast, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska Transport yourself to the enchanting Amalfi Coast of Italy through this captivating original impasto landsca...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings
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Oil
20th century painting of monks in Venice, Italian pink figural work
By Louis Bosa
Located in Beachwood, OH
Louis Bosa (Italian-American, 1905–1981)
Island of the Monks, c. 1930
Oil on masonite
Signed lower right
14 x 24 inches
23 x 33 inches, framed
Born in Codroipo, a small village only...
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1930s Expressionist Paintings
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Oil
Sacré-Coeur Montmartre at Willette Square Paris
By Lucien Génin
Located in London, GB
'Sacré-Coeur, Montmartre at Willette Square, Paris', gouache on art paper (circa 1930s), by Lucien Génin. Created by the Director of Public Ways and Promenades under Napoleon III, Sq...
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1930s Expressionist Paintings
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Paper, Gouache
Independent
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
At first glance, "Independent" captures the viewer's attention with its striking imagery of a woman wearing a vibrant yellow coat. The choice of yellow as the dominant color is symbo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Large Figurative Expressionist Oil Painting Rediscovered New York City Artist
Located in Surfside, FL
King and queen with clowns and jesters. Bold, colorful, expressionist masterful painting.
Jonah Kinigstein (b. 1923) is an American Postwar & Contemporary painter. He works in a figurative expressionist style. His works are featured in the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the National Academy of Design, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. He lives in New York City. Jonah Kinigstein was trained at Cooper Union Art School, The Grande Chaumiere in Paris; and Belle Arte in Rome. He has been a Fulbright Fellow. He has holdings at MOMA, the Ain Herod Museum in Tel Aviv; Smithsonian; the Albright-Knox Gallery and the Nelson Gallery of Art. He lived and worked in Brooklyn New York. Kinigstein was inducted as an Academician into the National Academy of Design in 1997.
Exhibits include: Young Americans at the Whitney Museum of American Art; the National Academy of Arts and Letters; ACA Gallery; Rittenhouse Gallery; the Washington Irving Gallery; and the Pindar Gallery.
Contemporary American Painting and Sculpture (CAPS) '59, University of Illinois, Arthur Okamura, Fred Farr, Jonah Kinigstein, Lawrence Calcagno, Reuben Tam and Rico Lebrun.
Jonatha Kinigstein attended The Cooper Union and Grand Chaumiere, Paris. He received a Fulbright scholarship to study in Rome, and has also received awards from the Butler Art Institute; American Academy of Arts and Letters; Silvermine Guild; and Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation. Kinigstein has had solo shows at Galerie Bretau, Paris; Alan Gallery, Grippi Gallery, ACA Gallery, and Pindar Gallery, New York; Siembab Gallery, Boston; Rittenhouse Gallery, Philadelphia; among others. His work is in the collections of the Whitney Museum of American Art; Museum of Modern Art; Allentown Art Museum; Albright Art Gallery; Butler Art Institute; and more. He has taught at the Brooklyn Museum and National Academy of Design School of Fine Arts.
Born in 1923 in Coney Island, Jonah’s early influences were discovered during visits to the Metropolitan Museum- “When I really saw the old masters, it blew my mind, of course.” He attended Cooper Union for a year before he was drafted into the Army, serving from 1942 – 1945. Soon after, Jonah moved to Paris where he spent time at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière, conversing with other aspiring artists, exchanging ideas, exhibiting his work, seeing established artists, and generally soaking up a fertile creative environment. He exhibited in several shows including the Salon D’Automne, Salon de Mai, and the Salon des Moins de Trente Ans, and had one-man shows in the Galerie Breteau and Les Impressions D’Art. After Paris, Jonah moved to Rome on a Fulbright Scholarship and studied at the La Schola Di Belles Artes. After a year, he returned to the U.S. and exhibited his paintings at the Downtown Gallery in Manhattan. A classically trained painter whose ambitions were frustrated by the New York art world’s obsession with Abstract Expressionism and the lucrative industry that grew up around it. Like so many painters, he was unable to make a living solely from painting, so he worked in the commercial art world and did freelance illustration and design. Throughout this time, Jonah’s commitment to his own art never wavered, and he continued to paint and occasionally exhibit. He was included in the MoMA show, Summer Exhibition: New Acquisitions; Recent American Prints, 1947–1953; Katherine S. Dreier Bequest; Kuniyoshi and Spencer; Expressionism in Germany; Varieties of Realism along with Alexander Archipenko, Francis Bacon, Balthus, Will Barnet, Leonard Baskin, Eugene Berman, Reg Butler, Lovis Corinth, Andre Derain, Otto Dix, Raoul Dufy, Max Ernst, Lucian Freud, George Grosz, Alexei Jawlensky...
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20th Century Expressionist Paintings
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Oil, Board
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...
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1960s Expressionist Paintings
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Paper, Watercolor
Marc Jesus Red Blue Table original expressionist acrylic paper painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
MARC JESUS VIVES - Ibiza 1966
Since 1984, he lives and works in Ciudadela de Menorca. (Balearic Islands)
Between 1985 and 1988 he studied design in Ciudadela and the Mahon Costume...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
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Paper, Acrylic
Focus
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Pond with fish
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've captured the serene dance of koi fish beneath lily pads dappled with sunlight. Using oil, I melded expressionism with impressionism, allowing vibrant colours a...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings
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Canvas, Linen, Oil
Black Beauty - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Acrylic, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
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Flourishing
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Flourishing," a masterpiece by Adegbola Deborah, is a visual testament to the profound philosophy that life's highest calling is not merely survival, but the active pursuit of thriv...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
Pink sunset by the river
Located in Zofingen, AG
"In this oil painting, I've captured a tranquil riverside at dusk, evoking serenity. The brushstrokes blend expressionism with a touch of impressionism, creating a scene that's both vivid and dreamlike. The colors—a symphony of purples, pinks, and blues—evoke a peacefulness that invites contemplation. This piece embodies a moment of stillness...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings
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Canvas, Linen, Oil
The Potter, Expressionist Portrait of a Young Man by Philadelphia Artist
Located in Doylestown, PA
"The Potter" is an interior portrait of a young man working on a vase at his potter's wheel by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon. The 24.25" x 14" oil on cardboard painting is signed "Harmon" in the lower left and it is framed in a new black wood frame. Figurative expressionism in the style of Alice Neel.
Bernard Harmon was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1935. Harmon was primarily a portrait painter and a well loved teacher in the Philadelphia area. A graduate of the Philadelphia Museum School and Temples Tyler School of Art, Harmon traveled extensively in Europe and South America. Beloved by many, Harmon taught in the Philadelphia School District for 32 of his 54 years of life. Beginning his career as an art teacher at West Philadelphia High School, in the early 1960s he became one of the district's artists in residence, traveling from school to school to demonstrate for students how an artist works. Returning to the classroom, Harmon joined the art department at Central High School where he taught for 14 years and became an innovator in art curriculum, developing a program offering advanced placement art classes to gifted students. In his final years Harmon became a supervisor, mentoring teachers and overseeing programs in the Philadelphia school systems District #1. During his short life Harmon taught collage preparatory art classes at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, summer classes at the University of the Arts, and a Saturday program for gifted children at Drexel University. Among Harmon's portraits were commissioned by Philadelphia Jazz organist Jimmy Smith and Mayor Richardson Dilworth. Bernard Harmon was active in promoting African American Artist throughout his life time. He organized many early shows such as the "Afro American Artists 1800 - 1969" at the Museum of the Philadelphia Civic Center in 1969. He was considered a Renaissance man by friends and colleagues for his interests not only in art but music and theater as well. He was familiar and friends with many other African American artists such as Doc Thrash, Selma Burke, Paul Keene...
Category
1950s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Iris Mosaic
Located in Miami, FL
Her work with signs, symbols and esoteric spirituality reflects her passion for the ancient past and represents a symbolic return to the ground from which we emerged. Her work create...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Original Painting on Panel Titled: "Let em Live”
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Born in Tallahasee Fl, William started his artistic career as a color consultant for his family's Design and Painting company that took on constant projects of custom painted interio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
What If
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In "What If," a mesmerizing artwork by the talented artist Obiora Anamaleze, a woman is depicted holding an apple with her face concealed by flowing l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dreams Come True 50X70 oil painting by Elena Lukina
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the intimacy of a serene moment shared between two people. The surreal backdrop, blending the majestic beauty of nature with ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Green Pond
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I sought to capture the serene yet vibrant spirit of a blossoming pond. With thick, expressive oil strokes, I combined elements of realism and impressionism t...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Paris, Seine. 1918/19, oil on cardboard, 38x52 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Paris, Seine. 1918/19, oil on cardboard, 38x52 cm
Signature located in bottom right corner Belay
The certificate: M. Roland Souef at November 23, 2011
Pierre Savigny de Belay...
Category
1910s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Jamaica II, Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas by Robert Bengtsson
By Robert Bengtsson
Located in Long Island City, NY
An oil painting by Robert Bengtsson from 1966. An abstract expressionist style painting of amorphous shapes in shades of yellow, faint recognition of the word 'Jamaica' in background...
Category
1960s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Catching the Train", expressionist, railroad, orange, gray, blue, oil painting
Located in Natick, MA
“Catching the Train” by Catherine Picard-Gibbs is an evocative railroad scene, painted with a heightened color palette of orange, gray, and blue. Dynamic and gestural brushstrokes ad...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Port Provençal by Bürgisser - Oil on wood 27x35 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Oil on cardboard with frame. Total size with frame is 47x39 cm
Artist from Zurich Switzerland, unknown from the gallery
Category
20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
See Beyond 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
I stared at the man with keen interest, hoping to know more about what life has in store for me. The man looked at me sternly, and I couldn’t be more convinced he had seen everything, including my afterlife. A strange language jolted me back to reality as I realized the lady in the room had arrived at the intersection where "Malaicha" and other spirits were. I watched in confusion as the man quickly scribbled down what appeared to be an interpretation of the foreign tongue. My patience dwindled per second as the man kept penning down words.
To shorten a long story short, the interpretation was presented in bold letters. My background was also written as additional proof of the veracity of the "spirit." I became eager to know the way forward. "Abeg, Sir, and Ma help my life." "I want to come out of my family's shackles and enemies," I pleaded. They exchanged a knowing look as if they’d been anticipating this moment. My pockets started running dry while my anxiety spiked. I was told to join their religion and denominations. Of course, it’s preferable to go from "God" to "God" in spiritual warfare. I wish to go back to the point of ignorance, where no one was after my life and every day was another day to conquer.
A few months later, I realized that to see beyond any circumstances, we must be at ease and calm; we are better able to discern people’s motivations. To see beyond is to see with our inner eyes rather than filthy, unknown eyes. To see beyond is to remain steadfast in personal prayer and to hold out hope that your prayers will be heard. To see beyond is to see beyond the limitations of flesh, realizing that you are gods.
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About Artist
Abiola was born in 1992, in Odo-ona Elewe, Ibadan, Nigeria. He was trained and mentored by Mr. Tope Fatunmbi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
"New Summer Shorts And A Hot Dog" Modern Expressionist Figurative
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"New Summer Shorts AndA Hot Dog" is from Sandra Jones Campbell's recent Summer collection, a series that displays her unique vision of the world and is informed by her current socia...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Esosa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Esosa, which means "gift of God," is not only a name but a powerful reminder of the potential within every girl. As she lays down with a book she epitomizes the essence of her name - a vessel of knowledge, waiting to be filled with wisdom and understanding. This simple yet profound act symbolizes her commitment to continuous learning and her unwavering belief in the power of education.
In many parts of the world, girls have historically been denied access to education, limiting their opportunities and potential. But Esosa's unwavering dedication is changing that narrative, one page at a time. She firmly believes that empowering girls through education not only benefits them but also enriches their families, communities, and societies at large.
Esosa's journey towards championing girl child education began with her own experiences and challenges. Growing up in a society where traditional gender roles often hindered girls' access to education, she encountered numerous obstacles. However, with the support of her family, particularly her parents, who recognized the importance of education for all, Esosa pursued her dreams relentlessly.
Through her educational journey, Esosa witnessed the transformative power of knowledge. Education broadened her perspective, nurtured critical thinking, and instilled in her a sense of purpose. She became acutely aware of the vast potential locked within every girl and the boundless possibilities that education can unlock.
With an unyielding determination, Esosa embarked on a mission to inspire and empower girls around her. She started organizing educational workshops and mentorship programs, encouraging girls to pursue their dreams fearlessly. Through her efforts, she advocated for equal educational opportunities, fighting against the prevailing gender biases and societal norms.
Esosa's impact extended beyond her immediate surroundings. She utilized technology and social media to reach out to a broader audience, spreading her message of girl child education far and wide. Her story, her beliefs, and her passion resonated with many, attracting like-minded individuals and organizations that joined hands to support her cause.
As she continues to lay down with her book, Esosa sets an example for girls everywhere - an example of resilience, empowerment, and the courage to defy limitations. She emphasizes that knowledge is not a privilege but a right that should be accessible to all, irrespective of gender or social background.
In her vision for a better world, every girl receives quality education, unlocking their potential to become change-makers, leaders, and contributors to society. Esosa envisions a world where girls are empowered to break barriers, shatter glass ceilings, and rewrite the narrative for future generations.
To all those who come across her story, Esosa's message is clear: investing in girl child education is an investment in a brighter and more equitable future. It is a journey that transforms lives, breaks cycles of poverty, and builds thriving communities.
So, let us all join hands with Esosa and countless other advocates for girl child education. Together, we can create a world where every girl receives the gift of education, embraces her potential, and fulfills her dreams. Let us believe wholeheartedly in the power of education and seek knowledge to shape a better tomorrow - a tomorrow where every girl is an Esosa, a true gift of God.
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Muideen Abdulkadir...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
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
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Please note that insitu images are purely an ind...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Man in the Hood
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Abou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Celebrate Life 10
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Original Oil On Canvas Painting Titled: James Dean
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
(Designers: Custom framing is available for this item)
Quotes in the Painting
If a man can bridge the gap between life and death, if he can live on after he's dead, then maybe he ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Into The Unknown 1 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Abstraction, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Ola...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
After the snow
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've embraced the tranquil solitude that comes after a snowfall. The soft purples and blues against the muted earth tones reflect the serene atmosphere and flee...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Peace and Tranquility 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Abou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tenderness 40X30
Located in Zofingen, AG
This work symbolizes our wonderful, beautiful and fragile, like a crystal world.
The magic field of solar dandelions from which it is impossible to take your eyes off.
A short moment...
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
Journey So Far
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This painting is a tribute to all Mothers and womanhood as a whole.
She is tough, resilient, emotional, fragile, and vulnerable, but still, they remain strong through the different s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, 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
Horseshoe Bay, Bermuda, original 30x40 expressionist marine landscape
Located in Spring Lake, NJ
Reminiscing about afternoons at the famous Horseshoe Beach in Bermuda, next to the Southhampton Princess, brings animated joy and, as such, Polish American artist Eugene Maziarz has...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Female Nude Study Watercolor Drawing by Rotislaw Racoff
By Rotislaw Racoff
Located in Atlanta, GA
1940s nude study, watercolor, and ink on paper painting by Polish/Russian artist Rotislaw Racoff (1904 - 1982).
This is a fine study of a young woman, probably Asian, sitting back. T...
Category
1940s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, 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
Expressionist paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
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