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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
CHERRY
CHERRY

CHERRY

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this painting, I imbued a whimsical essence, capturing innocence through naive strokes and a pop art vibe. I harmonized acrylic and oil to craft a texture-rich surface, like a tap...

Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Stroud Valley
Stroud Valley

Stroud Valley

By Eleanor Woolley

Located in Deddington, GB

Stroud Valley is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley. Stroud valley is a bright colourful depiction of one of the artist's favourite places. It shows the end of the Cotswold esca...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Blooming tree, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Blooming tree, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Blooming tree, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Elena Lukina

Located in Yardley, PA

In this oil painting, I endeavored to capture the ephemeral beauty of nature's awakening. With each stroke, I sought to embody the delicate dance of blossoms on a gentle breeze, infu...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

In Blue
In Blue

In Blue

By Rotimi Godwin

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

In Blue, Yes, I'm in blue not because I choose to but because that's who l am and it tells my story. With a hoodie because I came from this very hood. I drank...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Beauty We Carry 2, - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Floral
Beauty We Carry 2, - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Floral

Beauty We Carry 2, - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Floral

By Faith Gbadero

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

This piece begins a new body of work that asks a simple question: What if becoming never required us to leave ourselves behind? For me, growth should never come at the cost of ident...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Looking Beyond 5: Expressionist Acrylic Painting on Canvas
Looking Beyond 5: Expressionist Acrylic Painting on Canvas

Looking Beyond 5: Expressionist Acrylic Painting on Canvas

By Damola Ayegbayo

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Idea!, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Idea!, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Idea!, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Ludmila Budanov

Located in Yardley, PA

The new work of the artist from the new series "George Alamanou coast". The picture is laconic - the color of the sea and chalk cliffs tell us that Ludmila loves this magical place i...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mary and Her Little Lamb: Expressionist Oil Painting on Canvas
Mary and Her Little Lamb: Expressionist Oil Painting on Canvas

Mary and Her Little Lamb: Expressionist Oil Painting on Canvas

By Theophilus Madaki

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

"Mary and Her Little Lamb" is a well-known American nursery rhyme that has been enjoyed by generations of children. The rhyme has inspired many artists to create works of art depicting Mary and her beloved lamb, and one such artwork is the painting by Theophilus Madaki...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Big Rio, Original Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Oil Painting on Linen
Big Rio, Original Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Oil Painting on Linen

Big Rio, Original Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Oil Painting on Linen

Located in Boston, MA

Big Rio, Original Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Painting 48" x 48" x 1.75" (HxWxD) Oil on Linen This large square-format work by artist Carol Tippit Woolworth features a stunning color palette of rich greens and reds combined with muted blues, purples, and orange tones. There is a balance, both with the color, but also with the composition as the Rio Grande wraps around the curves in the Southwestern landscape, opening up towards the viewer and simultaneously guiding your eye around to the landscape in the distance. This Mexican desert appears calm and a bit desolate, but also bursting with life and energy through the colors used and the loose, energetic mark making that is characteristic of expressionist landscape works. Artist Commentary: The Rio Grande About the Artist: Art has always been a central part of Carol's life. Constantly drawing as a child, the passion to create something two dimensional has continued to this day, through oil and gouache. Carol currently lives in Santa Fe, NM and exhibits at Smilow Mathiesen Gallery on Canyon Road. She graduated with a BA in Art through the University of California at Santa Barbara, with an emphasis in Painting, but has continued to study at various art institutions (Parsons NYC; Silvermine Artists Guild, CT; Rohaton Art Center, CT; Delaware College of Art & Design (DCAD), DE) throughout her career. She now teaches painting at DCAD (Continuing Education), has several private art students, and leads painting workshops in France twice a year. She also works as a self-employed graphic designer. Carol has always been interested in France, the French landscape and French culture. She loves the fields and hilltop towns,and the strong clean lines and shapes they create. The past couple of years this influence has dominated her work. Her landscapes are a constant search for color, contrast, and shapes. Recently Carol has discovered the natural beauty of Lancaster County PA and Northern New Mexico, and is applying her French vocabulary to these new areas. Another influence early on was of an artist whom she babysat for, and who lived across the street, in Santa Barbara: Priscella Bender Shore. She eventually became her favorite art teacher and mentor at the Santa Barbara Community College. Priscella's work was of women in a swimming pools, reflecting and refracting light. They were both figurative and abstract. This images haunted Carol's memories until she could recently recreate the swimming pool paintings...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

First Blossom
First Blossom

Rachael DalzellFirst Blossom, 2023

$5,069Sale Price|24% Off

First Blossom

By Rachael Dalzell

Located in Coltishall, GB

Inspired by Rachaels winter dog walks along the Norfolk Broads with her lovely dog Sandy. Rachael Dalzell's paintings are colourful and expressive.  Her free and lively use of paint...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Acrylic

The Arms of Winter. By Rachael Dalzell. Acyrlic on Canvas. Winter scene. Framed.
The Arms of Winter. By Rachael Dalzell. Acyrlic on Canvas. Winter scene. Framed.

The Arms of Winter. By Rachael Dalzell. Acyrlic on Canvas. Winter scene. Framed.

By Rachael Dalzell

Located in Coltishall, GB

’The Arms of Winter' is an impressive painting inspired by the North Norfolk Broads and beautiful countryside near to where Rachael lives. Rachael Dalzell’s paintings are colourful ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Acrylic

Look How Far You've Come -21st Century, Contemporary Figurative Portrait, Pigeon
Look How Far You've Come -21st Century, Contemporary Figurative Portrait, Pigeon

Look How Far You've Come -21st Century, Contemporary Figurative Portrait, Pigeon

By Elijah Olanase

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Stop being so hard on yourself. You’ve been through a lot, and that’s what led you to be so hard on yourself. Still, I want you to take a moment to look at how resilient you are, loo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Still life with Oranges and Owls, Oil On Canvas, Floral, Interior, Still life
Still life with Oranges and Owls, Oil On Canvas, Floral, Interior, Still life

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...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Landscape With River  Abstract Expressionist
Landscape With River  Abstract Expressionist

Landscape With River Abstract Expressionist

By Jacques Kupfermann

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Expressionist Landscape With River Signed lower left. Jacques Herbert Kupfermann (1926–1987) was an American Expressionist painter who was born in Vienna, Austria. His work, both ab...

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1960s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fruit Market in Haiti, Expressionist Oil on Canvas, Framed, Circa 1990
Fruit Market in Haiti, Expressionist Oil on Canvas, Framed, Circa 1990

Fruit Market in Haiti, Expressionist Oil on Canvas, Framed, Circa 1990

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

Title: Fruit Market in Haiti Artist: JM Gary Delly Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions (unframed): 9.8 x 7.9 in Dimensions (framed): 15 x 13 in Period: Approx. 1990-1999 Origin: Haiti Condition: Good, with frame included Description of the Artwork This painting captures a lively Haitian market scene, embodying the essence of Haitian primitivist art with its vibrant colors and thick impasto brushstrokes. The scene depicts a bustling marketplace where vendors and buyers interact, surrounded by piles of tropical fruits arranged in baskets. The figures are dressed in bright, contrasting tones, enhancing the painting’s dynamic and energetic atmosphere. The artist’s expressive, thick strokes and saturated colors create a sense of movement and liveliness. The composition is carefully balanced, with figures arranged in different planes, providing depth and perspective in an intuitive manner. The lush vegetation in the background and the bright blue sky add further context to the scene, situating it in the Caribbean setting. Haitian art, influenced by its African and Caribbean heritage, is known for its naïve style and depictions of everyday life. JM Gary Delly follows this tradition, celebrating the vibrancy of Haitian culture in his work. Comparable Artists This artwork shares stylistic similarities with renowned Haitian artists, including: Wilson Bigaud (1931-2010): A master of Haitian art, famous for his detailed depictions of everyday life and folklore. André Normil (1934-2015): Known for his naïve style and colorful representations of Haitian life. Laurent Casimir...

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1990s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Down East, Original Painting
Down East, Original Painting

Down East, Original Painting

By Robert Hofherr

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Coastal Maine structures take on an expressive quality through intense colors and simplified forms. Large blocks of yellow, green, blue, and purple create visua...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Rabbi in Old Jerusalem Painting
Rabbi in Old Jerusalem Painting

Rabbi in Old Jerusalem Painting

By Isaac Frenel

Located in Surfside, FL

Yitzchak Frenel Frenkel, Israeli Master In 1920, he established the artists' cooperative in Jaffa and an artists' studio in Herzliya. Later that year, he traveled to Paris where h...

Category

20th Century Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Looking Up

Looking Up

By Mark Lavatelli

Located in Buffalo, NY

An original oil on canvas painting on panel by American contemporary artist Mark Lavatelli from the artist's most recent series. This painting comes housed in an artist made natural...

Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Encaustic, Oil, Panel

Feline surrealism 70X50 oil
Feline surrealism 70X50 oil

Feline surrealism 70X50 oil

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In my painting, I've embraced the whimsical charm of naive art while infusing it with surreal and symbolic elements. Using oil paints, I've brought two feline figures to life against...

Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abiquiu Sunset, Pedernal Shadow, Original Painting
Abiquiu Sunset, Pedernal Shadow, Original Painting

Abiquiu Sunset, Pedernal Shadow, Original Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Located north of Abiquiu Lake in New Mexico, Cerro Pedernal is a distinctive 9,866-foot mesa known to the Tewa people as Tsip'in, or "obsidian mountain." Arti...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Blue Galisia, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Blue Galisia, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Blue Galisia, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Ludmila Budanov

Located in Yardley, PA

As the artist of this oil painting, I've imbued it with a vibrant, emotive aura. Crafting each stroke with passion, I've captured a dreamlike essence that suggests both mystery and t...

Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Jamaica II, Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas by Robert Bengtsson
Jamaica II, Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas by Robert Bengtsson

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...

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1960s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Haven

Haven

By Mark Lavatelli

Located in Buffalo, NY

An original oil on canvas diptych by American contemporary artist Mark Lavatelli created in 1996. 72" X 122"

Category

1990s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Flower field. Summer., Painting, Acrylic on Glass
Flower field. Summer., Painting, Acrylic on Glass

Flower field. Summer., Painting, Acrylic on Glass

By Iryna Kastsova

Located in Yardley, PA

Flower field. Summer. A celebration of colorful flowers and herbs on a summer day creates an atmosphere of relaxation, harmony and bliss. Abstract expressionism. The painting is pain...

Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Bird in the forest
Bird in the forest

Bird in the forest

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this painting, I've captured the serene vibrancy of a yellow bird perched delicately amidst a hazy forest. The oil strokes blend realism with impressionism, creating a soft yet pr...

Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

"Her Eyes" by Innocent Chikezie - Blue, Green and Red Modern Nigerian Portrait
"Her Eyes" by Innocent Chikezie - Blue, Green and Red Modern Nigerian Portrait

"Her Eyes" by Innocent Chikezie - Blue, Green and Red Modern Nigerian Portrait

By Innocent Chikezie

Located in Carmel, CA

Innocent Chikezie (Nigerian, born 1982) "Her Eyes" 2022 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right of the painting. In "Her Eyes", Innocent Chikezie’s ...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Venice. Evening 4
Venice. Evening 4

Venice. Evening 4

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this painting, I've captured the enchanting essence of Venice at dusk. Using a blend of acrylics and oils, I employed expressionistic strokes to evoke the fluidity of the water an...

Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Romance of the sea 30X30
Romance of the sea 30X30

Romance of the sea 30X30

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

This work reflects the romantic mood that we get while on vacation. Beautiful roses in the garden on the shore of the southern sea. White sails and blue sky, all this resembles a par...

Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Destination Unknown, Original Painting
Destination Unknown, Original Painting

Destination Unknown, Original Painting

By Robert Hofherr

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Seen from above, this colorful view of a small village highlights the dynamic play of color. Bold primary hues, softened secondary shades, and muted tones overl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Colorful Woods, Original Painting
Colorful Woods, Original Painting

Colorful Woods, Original Painting

By Janet Dyer

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Tree trunks rise from the forest floor, some cloaked in moss and blending with the fertile surroundings, while others stand out with dark red bark. Shifting sha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Seasonal Tree, Oil Painting
Seasonal Tree, Oil Painting

Seasonal Tree, Oil Painting

By George Peebles

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A solitary autumn tree stands beneath a pale blue sky. Vibrant yellow, orange, red, and blue leaves create a colorful canopy above the open land. The scene capt...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Odalisque yellow" Oil , cm. 40 x 50 1937  free shipping
"Odalisque yellow" Oil , cm. 40 x 50 1937  free shipping

"Odalisque yellow" Oil , cm. 40 x 50 1937 free shipping

By Giulio da Milano

Located in Torino, IT

Odalisque ,yellow,orange, orient Giulio DA MILANO (Nizza, 1895 - Torino, 1990) Giulio Da Milano was a Giacomo Grosso's disciple and he was very close to the artists that used to patronize La Coupole de Montparnasse (from Kisling to Pascin, from Derain to Vlaminck). He is considered one of most representative exponents of the Turin’s artistic scene in the ‘30s-‘40s, close to the Gruppo dei Sei. His works can be found in the following museums: Turin, Modern Art Gallery...

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1930s 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

Afternoon Rest

Afternoon Rest

By Cillespi

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Just discovered within an exceptional private west coast collection, the signature and inscription on this incredible small oil on paper, is at the moment, undecypherable, we are res...

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1940s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Under the sun with mother
Under the sun with mother

Under the sun with mother

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this painting, I sought to capture the intimate and serene connection between a mother horse and her foal amidst a splendid golden field. The use of oil enhances the luminosity an...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Maximilien Luce La Cueilleuse de Fruits
Maximilien Luce La Cueilleuse de Fruits

Maximilien Luce La Cueilleuse de Fruits

By Maximilien Luce

Located in Dallas, TX

Maximilien Luce (French, 1858-1941) La Cueilleuse de Fruits oil on newsprint laid down to board signed Luce (lower right) Sight: 13 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (34.3 x 16.5cm) Frame: 17.5 x 10 I...

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1880s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Newsprint

Mid 20thCentury Modernist/Expressionist Still Life oil c1960
Mid 20thCentury Modernist/Expressionist Still Life oil c1960

Mid 20thCentury Modernist/Expressionist Still Life oil c1960

Located in Frome, Somerset

A fine mid 20th century Modernist/ Expressionist Still life oil circa 1960 Oil on canvas 47cmx 66cm Gallery frame 50cmx 66cm Wonderful bright expressionist palette painted with bold ...

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1960s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

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.