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Expressionist Paintings

EXPRESSIONIST STYLE

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

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

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

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

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Style: Expressionist
Fantasy with Flowers 27
Fantasy with Flowers 27

Fantasy with Flowers 27

Located in Zofingen, AG

"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)   paper 59x42cm  On the paper acrylic, oil pastel, felt-tip pen, ink, gold leaf, pencils, silver,mixed media. Flowers are a smile of ...

Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Gladiolus
Gladiolus

Gladiolus

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this energetic piece, I've unleashed a symphony of vibrant colors and passionate strokes to celebrate life's vivacity. Merging expressionism with a touch of pop art, I've used acr...

Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Satin Paper

Dancing with Friends, Original Painting
Dancing with Friends, Original Painting

Dancing with Friends, Original Painting

By Diana Elena Chelaru

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This painting shows a happy moment between friends dancing with each other. They close their eyes and lift their hands, fully immersing themselves in the expe...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Venetian Gondolas 2
Venetian Gondolas 2

Venetian Gondolas 2

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this piece, I poured my love for Venice into every brushstroke, blending expressionism and realism. The oil medium brings the shimmering water to life, while the gondolas gently f...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Peony impromptu
Peony impromptu

Peony impromptu

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this oil painting, I've captured the transient beauty of blossoms, conveying a blend of vitality and tenderness. My brushstrokes reflect the impressionism's play with light and ex...

Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Walking By The Sea
Walking By The Sea

Walking By The Sea

By Nicola Simbari

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Walking By The Sea. Artist signed lower right corner, canvas size (31 1/2 x 39 1/4in). Nicola Simbari was born in Italy and grow up in Rome. He studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma, and in the 1940s he began devoting himself to painting in a studio at Via del Babuino in central Rome. Simbari's early exposure to the architectural world had a lasting impression on his art, as he incorporated geometric forms and architectural structures into almost all of his paintings. He began to develop a distinct style stemming from impressions of life, nature, and the Mediterranean...

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1980s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Geisha
Portrait of a Geisha

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. ...

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1930s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Autumn Foliage, Oil Painting
Autumn Foliage, Oil Painting

Autumn Foliage, Oil Painting

By George Peebles

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The painting portrays a tree with colorful foliage in the middle of a vast field. The leaves are painted yellow and red, with a hint of purple. The wind gentl...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Focus
Focus

Focus

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authent...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Fantasy with Flowers 29
Fantasy with Flowers 29

Fantasy with Flowers 29

Located in Zofingen, AG

"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)   paper 59x42cm  On the paper acrylic, oil pastel, felt-tip pen, ink, gold leaf, pencils, silver,mixed media. Flowers are a smile of ...

Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Shadow Dance, Original
Shadow Dance, Original

Shadow Dance, Original

By Eleanor Woolley

Located in Deddington, GB

Shadow Dance is an Original Oil painting by Eleanor Woolley. The artists inspiration for this painting is the play of light on figures in urban settings. The contrast of backlit figu...

Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fantasy with Flowers 14
Fantasy with Flowers 14

Fantasy with Flowers 14

Located in Zofingen, AG

"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)   On the paper acrylic, oil pastel, felt-tip pen, ink, gold leaf, pencils, silver,mixed media. Flowers are a smile of the sun that gi...

Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Infants of the Choir
Infants of the Choir

Jean JansemInfants of the Choir

$54,400Sale Price|20% Off

Infants of the Choir

By Jean Jansem

Located in New York, NY

Tis painting is included in the exhibition catalogue of 1986.

Category

Late 20th Century Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Paint

Pocket Bright Red Strawberry fruit art old master style
Pocket Bright Red Strawberry fruit art old master style

Pocket Bright Red Strawberry fruit art old master style

Located in Deddington, GB

Pocket Bright Red Strawberry [2023] original Oil paint on canvas Image size: H:5 cm x W:5 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:5 cm x W:5 cm x D:2cm Frame Size: H:15 cm x W:15 cm...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

MY SUNFLOWERS
MY SUNFLOWERS

MY SUNFLOWERS

Located in Zofingen, AG

In crafting this vibrant piece, I imbued each stroke with the warmth and energy of the sun. The rich textures formed by oil pastel and colored pencil blur the lines between pop art's...

Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Satin Paper

Roses in vase
Roses in vase

Roses in vase

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this piece, I sought to capture the ephemeral beauty of nature, using the giclée print medium to convey the delicate dance between light and shadow. My brushstrokes breathe life i...

Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée

Moonlight Night
Moonlight Night

Moonlight Night

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this painting, I poured my emotions into every stroke, capturing the haunting beauty of a moonlit night. Blending acrylics, watercolors, and ink, I embraced expressionism and impr...

Category

Early 2000s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Archival Paper

Fantasy with Flowers 11
Fantasy with Flowers 11

Fantasy with Flowers 11

Located in Zofingen, AG

"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)   paper 59x42cm  On the paper acrylic, oil pastel, felt-tip pen, ink, gold leaf, pencils, silver,mixed media. Flowers are a smile of ...

Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Dallas, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Dallas, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Located in Yardley, PA

Original oil on canvas on wooden stretcher, signed on the back. Certificate of authenticity included. :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate o...

Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Racehorses Galloping in Burnt Orange Field Beautiful French Expressionist Oil
Racehorses Galloping in Burnt Orange Field Beautiful French Expressionist 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...

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bridge in Venice 2
Bridge in Venice 2

Bridge in Venice 2

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this acrylic canvas, I've poured my soul into capturing the dance of light on Venice's waters. The brushstrokes marry realism with a dreamy impressionism, expressing the city's he...

Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard

Interior With Red Flowers On The Table Still Life
Interior With Red Flowers On The Table Still Life

Interior With Red Flowers On The Table Still Life

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Interior With Red Flowers On The Table Large oil on canvas, signed lower right, title on verso. Born in 1952, Jean-Pierre Mocci arrived in Provence at the age of 8. Self-taught artist, he was interested in the visual arts from a very young age. Participating in many craft fairs, he exhibits paintings and art crafts. He is a complete artist who can be described as a "jack of all trades": oil paintings, watercolors, sculptures, bronzes and ceramics. But it is by painting his adopted Provence that Jean Pierre Mocci...

Category

1990s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Sunny terrace
Sunny terrace

Sunny terrace

Located in Zofingen, AG

I poured my soul into this piece, capturing the warmth of the sun and the serene beauty of nature. My brushstrokes evoke a sense of peace and invite the viewer to step into a tranqui...

Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée

Complete Beach, Oil Painting
Complete Beach, Oil Painting

Complete Beach, Oil Painting

By George Peebles

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Verdant blades of grass blend into warm tones of yellow and orange, gradually leading to a sandy shore. On the horizon, a quiet beach meets the clear blue sky...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Rebirth 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative People, Expressionism, Women
Rebirth 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative People, Expressionism, Women

Rebirth 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative People, Expressionism, Women

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity About Artist Emma...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Coffee, Mixed Media

"Landscape of a Village Near Mountains" Expressionistic Oil Painting on Masonite
"Landscape of a Village Near Mountains" Expressionistic Oil Painting on Masonite

"Landscape of a Village Near Mountains" Expressionistic Oil Painting on Masonite

By Michael Baxte

Located in New York, NY

A strong modernist oil painting depicted in 1969 by Russian painter Michael Baxte. Mostly known for his abstracted figures on canvas or street scenes, this piece is a wonderful representation of his bold still life 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

Materials

Oil, Masonite

Zebra portrait
Zebra portrait

Zebra portrait

Located in Zofingen, AG

In creating this zebra portrait, I delved deep into the expressive power of oil paints, utilizing a blend of expressionism and figurative styles to capture not just the zebra's strik...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

At the Flower Market
At the Flower Market

At the Flower Market

By Walt Kuhn

Located in Sheffield, MA

Walt Francis Kuhn American, 1877-1949 At the Flower Market Oil on Canvas 15 by 18 in, w/ frame 22 ½ by 25 ½ in Signed lower right A painter and major organizer of the Armory Show, ...

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Early 20th Century Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Camille IV', Fauve Figural of Young Woman, California Post Impressionist Oil
'Camille IV', Fauve Figural of Young Woman, California Post Impressionist Oil

'Camille IV', Fauve Figural of Young Woman, California Post Impressionist Oil

By Anthony McNaught

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Signed verso, 'Ant McNaught', (American, 1952-2026), titled 'Camille VI', and dated 2020. A substantial and vibrant, Fauve study of the head of a young woman, composed in scumbled shades of coral, jade, azure and pink. and contrasted against a terracotta background. This California Post-Impressionist and Abstract Expressionist artist studied at the Esalen Institute with Erin Gafill and Tom Birmingham...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Polzeath
Polzeath

Polzeath

By Rupert Aker

Located in Deddington, GB

Polzeath, evening [2021] original Acrylic on canvas Image size: H:40 cm x W:50 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:40 cm x W:50 cm x D:2cm Frame Size: H:43 cm x W:53 cm x D:3cm Sol...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

20th Paris School Collage Cutout Artwork Wonderful Interior Design options!
20th Paris School Collage Cutout Artwork Wonderful Interior Design options!

20th Paris School Collage Cutout Artwork Wonderful Interior Design options!

By Bernard Herzog

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...

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Photographic Film, Magazine Paper

Floral fantasy
Floral fantasy

Floral fantasy

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this oil painting, I wanted to capture the ethereal beauty and transcendence of nature meshed with human grace. Each stroke embodies the delicate dance between reality and fantasy...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

20th Paris School Collage Cutout Artwork Wonderful Interior Design options!
20th Paris School Collage Cutout Artwork Wonderful Interior Design options!

20th Paris School Collage Cutout Artwork Wonderful Interior Design options!

By Bernard Herzog

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"Collage" by Bernard Herzog (French, b.1935) signed and stamped verso with catalogue number photo collage cut outs on paper, unframed overall paper: 25.5 x 20 inches Highly unique ...

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings

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Photographic Film, Magazine Paper

At Sunset
At Sunset

At Sunset

Located in Zofingen, AG

In crafting this painting, I poured my heart into capturing the serene companionship between two creatures at dusk. The strokes are a dance of naive warmth with pops of color that sp...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"Erste Beruhrung" First Stirrings
"Erste Beruhrung" First Stirrings

"Erste Beruhrung" First Stirrings

By Ernst Neuschul

Located in Brecon, Powys

Oil on canvas, signed and dated 'EN [19]63' lower right, titled and dated to stretcher, numbered 33 and with paper label 34 to stretcher, From the family of the artist by direct des...

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1960s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Tamar Zinn “Untitled Landscape” Oil Pastel, 1997
Tamar Zinn “Untitled Landscape” Oil Pastel, 1997

Tamar Zinn “Untitled Landscape” Oil Pastel, 1997

By Tamar Zinn

Located in San Francisco, CA

This autumnal landscape in oil pastel on paper is by New York City artist Tamar Zinn. Before turning to abstraction, Zinn’s artwork focused on Expressionist invented landscapes, of w...

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1990s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel

Ballet Class
Ballet Class

Ballet Class

Located in Zofingen, AG

In crafting this piece, I aimed to capture the ephemeral beauty and grace of a ballet dancer in motion. Employing oils, I layered vibrant colors and soft textures to celebrate the po...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Kitties
Kitties

Kitties

Located in Zofingen, AG

Nude The beauty of a naked body is simply incredible! When I paint a picture with a naked woman, I have the feeling that I am painting space, the universe. I never cease to admire th...

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Early 2000s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Archival Paper, Acrylic

Abstract Expressionist Embrace Earth Figurative
Abstract Expressionist Embrace Earth Figurative

Abstract Expressionist Embrace Earth Figurative

By Daniel David Fuentes

Located in Soquel, CA

Compelling abstract expressionist painting "Embrace" figurative by San Jose, California area artist Daniel David Fuentes (American, 20th Century). From a collection of his works. Un...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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.