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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
Goddess Feels - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Plants, Women
Goddess Feels - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Plants, Women

Goddess Feels - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Plants, Women

By Josue M Pierre

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Market scene
Market scene

Market scene

Located in Genève, GE

Work on panel Dimension with frame : 39 x 48.3 x 3.5 cm This work depicts a vibrant scene of a bustling market, captured with a dark, earthy palette that evokes a nostalgic atmospher...

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Late 20th Century Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Rose hip and cosmos
Rose hip and cosmos

Rose hip and cosmos

By Rachael Dalzell

Located in Coltishall, GB

Rose hip and clover bursts with an explosion of floral energy. A rich tapestry of blooming flowers dominates the scene, painted with a vivid palette ranging from deep magenta and ele...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Acrylic

Flowers in a Vase Still Life Floral Expressionist French School in Frame
Flowers in a Vase Still Life Floral Expressionist French School in Frame

Flowers in a Vase Still Life Floral Expressionist French School in Frame

By Eller (Lucien Roudier)

Located in Pistoia, IT

Bright and sophisticated, this "Flower Vase with Anemones" signed work by French painter expressionist Lucien Roudier known as Eller (1894-1940). Fine Arts export certificate avail...

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1920s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Creation Code: Code 5, Original Painting
Creation Code: Code 5, Original Painting

Creation Code: Code 5, Original Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Expressive splashes and deliberate lines explore the tension between disorder and intention in this abstract expressionist painting. Vibrant colors and dynamic ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Acrylic

Dénudée (Unclad) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Realism, Nude, Drawing
Dénudée (Unclad) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Realism, Nude, Drawing

Dénudée (Unclad) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Realism, Nude, Drawing

By Sayeed Momoh

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Dénudée, the French word for unclad is evidently a contemplative piece-- one of passion, intimacy, and elegance, describes the feminine appearance and nature in one single case, the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Irises on Gold
Irises on Gold

Irises on Gold

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this painting, I merged the vibrancy of irises with a radiant gold background, capturing a blend of Impressionism and Realism. Using acrylics and oils, I wanted to evoke a sense o...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, 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

Acrylic

Dancing Shadows -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion, Women
Dancing Shadows -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion, Women

Dancing Shadows -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion, Women

By Elie HATUNGIMANA

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

'Woman in Blue', Nuremberg, Nahuel Huapi region, Argentina
'Woman in Blue', Nuremberg, Nahuel Huapi region, Argentina

'Woman in Blue', Nuremberg, Nahuel Huapi region, Argentina

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Signed lower right, 'H. Lauer' for Hans Lauer, (Argentine-German, 1902-1989) and dated 1965. Hans Lauer emerges as a sympathetic chronicler of Patagonian light, a German-born landscapist who made Argentina his country and Bariloche his enduring motif. Born in Nuremberg in 1902, he emigrated to Argentina in 1920 and fixed his practice in the Nahuel Huapi region, painting the blue-white atmospheres of the lake basin and the sheltering stands of native forest with a direct, self-taught hand; he remained rooted there until his death in Bariloche in 1989. Contemporary reports place him working across northern Patagonia—San Martín de los Andes among his circuits—where he translated the temperate Andean palette into sober oils and watercolors keyed to weather and season rather than to metropolitan fashions. Autodidact by formation, he belongs to that émigré cohort who stitched European discipline to local terrain, and by the 1950s–60s his production reflects an assured, observational plein-air habit that privileges structure over effect. While Bariloche provided the studio and the subject, his name also circulates in Buenos Aires contexts through collectors and dealers who sought Patagonian views during the mid-century tourism boom, an afterlife that helped keep his vistas in the market even as he remained geographically anchored to the south. Within the regional history of Argentine painting...

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1960s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Men's Talk - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Impasto, Pop Culture, Men
Men's Talk - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Impasto, Pop Culture, Men

Men's Talk - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Impasto, Pop Culture, Men

By Oshorenoya David Francis

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) About ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Self Love 4 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Mixed Media, African Woman
Self Love 4 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Mixed Media, African Woman

Self Love 4 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Mixed Media, African Woman

By Oluwafemi Akanmu

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. Signed on the front side and accompanie...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Blacknificient -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion, Women
Blacknificient -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion, Women

Blacknificient -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion, Women

By Elie HATUNGIMANA

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Attitude - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women Fashion
Attitude - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women Fashion

Attitude - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa Women Fashion

By Gobe Joseph

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

The painting titled “Attitude” captures the very ‘essence’ of his subjects who they are and what they represent outside of their roles experiences obligations and accomplishments. Ma...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Afro Crown 1 - 21st Century, Expressionist , Figurative Portrait, Human Hair
Afro Crown 1 - 21st Century, Expressionist , Figurative Portrait, Human Hair

Afro Crown 1 - 21st Century, Expressionist , Figurative Portrait, Human Hair

By Rotimi Godwin

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

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Canvas, Acrylic

Blooming in True Self Love -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Fashion Women
Blooming in True Self Love -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Fashion Women

Blooming in True Self Love -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Fashion Women

By Elie HATUNGIMANA

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Love and Bond 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Whites, Black
Love and Bond 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Whites, Black

Love and Bond 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Whites, Black

By Faith Gbadero

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

There is a common thread that binds us all, and that is our shared humanity. Everyone has a general desire in their heart - to be seen, heard and understood. Each of us has dreams, f...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Joyful Spring
Joyful Spring

Rachael DalzellJoyful Spring, 2025

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Joyful Spring

By Rachael Dalzell

Located in Coltishall, GB

Joyful Spring… An expressive painting filled with the colours and emotions of spring time flowers found in the Norfolk countryside. Rachael Dalzell’s paintings are colourful and exp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Acrylic

Fantasy with Flowers 20
Fantasy with Flowers 20

Fantasy with Flowers 20

Located in Zofingen, AG

"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)   paper 58x41cm  On the paper acrylic, oil pastel, felt-tip pen, ink, gold leaf, pencils, silver,mixed media. Flowers are a smile of ...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Cathedral in Venice, large 20th century oil painting, Italian-American artist
Cathedral in Venice, large 20th century oil painting, Italian-American artist

Cathedral in Venice, large 20th century oil painting, Italian-American artist

By Louis Bosa

Located in Beachwood, OH

Louis Bosa (American, 1905-1981) Cathedral in Venice Oil on canvas Signed lower left 60.25 x 40.25 inches 66.5 x 46.5 inches, framed Born in Codroipo, a small village only a few mi...

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Monstera 6, Vibrant Abstract Expressionist Foliage Original Mixed Media Painting
Monstera 6, Vibrant Abstract Expressionist Foliage Original Mixed Media Painting

Monstera 6, Vibrant Abstract Expressionist Foliage Original Mixed Media Painting

By Giuseppe Beddru

Located in Los Angeles, CA

In the realm of vibrant expressions, Italian artist Giuseppe Beddru masterfully brings to life abstracted flora in a spectacular fusion of color and form. The canvas dances with an o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Color-Field Landscape, Les Champs VI
Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Color-Field Landscape, Les Champs VI

Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Color-Field Landscape, Les Champs VI

By Christian Manoury

Located in Cotignac, FR

A contemporary Abstract Expressionist Color-Field acrylic on canvas by French artist, Christian Manoury. Signed to the back of the canvas. Inspired by the wonderful countryside surr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Dancer in Red - Large Colorful Expressive Figurative Oil Painting on Canvas
Dancer in Red - Large Colorful Expressive Figurative Oil Painting on Canvas

Dancer in Red - Large Colorful Expressive Figurative Oil Painting on Canvas

By Bettina Mauel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bettina Mauel expresses vitality and sensuality in her abstract and figurative paintings. “I paint what I experience,” she articulates. “This includes landscapes, dancers, and peop...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Woman - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, African Woman on Red Hat
Woman - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, African Woman on Red Hat

Woman - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, African Woman on Red Hat

By Ayandare Adeniran Ayanmuyiwa

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

Intimate Moment: Mid-20th Century Expressionist Oil Portrait
Intimate Moment: Mid-20th Century Expressionist Oil Portrait

Intimate Moment: Mid-20th Century Expressionist Oil Portrait

By Pedro Creixams

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

Title: *An Intimate Moment* Artist: Pedro Creixams (1893-1965) Technique: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 18.1 x 15 inches Condition: Unframed Style: Expressionist portrait with ...

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1950s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Wura (Gold) - 21st Century, Expressionist, Figurative Nude Portrait, Oil, Women
Wura (Gold) - 21st Century, Expressionist, Figurative Nude Portrait, Oil, Women

Wura (Gold) - 21st Century, Expressionist, Figurative Nude Portrait, Oil, Women

By Sayeed Momoh

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mountain View, Oil Painting
Mountain View, Oil Painting

Mountain View, Oil Painting

By George Peebles

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Rolling fields extend beneath a wide, blue sky. A distant mountain rises along the horizon, while scattered trees punctuate the open land. Loose marks in the fo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Liberation -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern Women, Plant

Liberation -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern Women, Plant

By Kehinde Oyafajo

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 (Issued by the Gal...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Untitled
Untitled

Untitled

Located in San Francisco, CA

This expressive, figurative portrait is by Cliffton Peacock (1953- 2024). The painting measures 40 x 34 inches (42 x 36 inches framed.) It is composed of oil on canvas. The painting ...

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1990s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Jerusalem Old City Landscape, Expressionist Judaica Israeli Painting
Jerusalem Old City Landscape, Expressionist Judaica Israeli Painting

Jerusalem Old City Landscape, Expressionist Judaica Israeli Painting

By Andre Elbaz

Located in Surfside, FL

In this painting the artist uses gestural brushstrokes, which causes distortion and exaggeration for emotional effect. Andre Elbaz uses as his subject figures walking in old city Jer...

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20th Century Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Gladiolus 2
Gladiolus 2

Gladiolus 2

Located in Zofingen, AG

"Gladiolus 2" captures the passionate spirit of blooming gladiolus. Fiery reds and glowing yellows express movement and vitality. The artist's bold, impressionistic strokes blend the...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Dreaming in Color, Expressionist Reclining Female Figure
Dreaming in Color, Expressionist Reclining Female Figure

Dreaming in Color, Expressionist Reclining Female Figure

Located in Soquel, CA

A vivid, multicolored expressionist depiction of a gracefully reclining female figure by Bay Area artist Rick Rodrigues (American, 20th Century). Signed with the artist's symbol lowe...

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1980s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Unfurling the Past - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Oil, Women
Unfurling the Past - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Oil, Women

Unfurling the Past - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Oil, Women

By Afolayan Emmanuel

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, Oil

Expressionist Acrylic Painting on Paper, 21st Century, Unframed
Expressionist Acrylic Painting on Paper, 21st Century, Unframed

Expressionist Acrylic Painting on Paper, 21st Century, Unframed

By Bright Toh

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Art has the power to express and convey complex ideas, emotions, and messages. One such artwork that has captured the attention of many is "Inside on Paper," a bright and colorful piece featuring a young man squatting in a relaxed position with one of his legs on a newspaper with the head of a monkey. The artwork depicts a young man in a relaxed posture, with one leg resting on a newspaper. The vibrant colors and bold lines give the artwork a dynamic and energetic feel. The man's expression is calm and meditative, inviting the viewer to take a moment to pause and reflect. However, upon closer inspection, the artwork reveals itself to be more than just a relaxed pose. This juxtaposition of the human form with the head of a monkey represents the interconnectedness of all living beings. The title of the artwork, "Inside on Paper," suggests that the man is reading or reflecting on the news printed in the newspaper. This is a commentary on the importance of being informed and aware of the world around us. The monkey's head symbolizes the impact that human actions have on the natural world and the importance of taking responsibility for our impact on the environment. The bright colors used in the artwork also carry significance. The vibrant hues of blue, orange, and yellow evoke a sense of joy and vitality, creating a whimsical and playful atmosphere. The use of color and pattern is also a nod to the rich cultural traditions of the artist's homeland, imbuing the piece with a sense of cultural identity and heritage. In conclusion, "Inside on Paper" is a remarkable piece of art that conveys a deep sense of interconnectedness and the importance of being informed and aware of the world around us. Through its use of animal and human forms, it celebrates the interconnectedness of all living beings and encourages us to take responsibility for our impact on the environment. As such, it is a masterpiece that is sure to captivate and inspire art lovers for generations to come. Bright Toh work portrays the exquisite synergy that exists between the evolving African man, wildlife, and their common environment, through the possession of totems as a liaison to his ancestries, which is a core aspect of his identity and cultural heritage. 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 (Issued by the Gallery) About Artist Born on the 6th of August 1994 in Buea, Bright Toh holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Buea. Notwithstanding his Engineering academic background, Toh is a self-taught visual artist. Bright Toh is a visual artist with artistry portraying the exquisite synergy that exists between the evolving African man, wildlife, and their common environment, through the possession of totems as a liaison to his ancestries, which is a core aspect of his identity and cultural heritage. He is a 2022 ‘Last Picture Show’ Lagos Edition (Collective exhibition) Participant. He also won the UNHCR Global Youth With Refugee Art...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Crucifixion, 20th Century Figural Expressionist Artist
Crucifixion, 20th Century Figural Expressionist Artist

Crucifixion, 20th Century Figural Expressionist Artist

By Robert Carroll

Located in Beachwood, OH

Robert Carroll (American, 1934-2016) Crucifixion Oil on paper Signed lower right 19.5 x 13.5 inches 25.25 x 19.5 inches, framed Robert Carroll was an American artist born in 1934. ...

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Late 20th Century Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Holding up to Memories, Original Painting
Holding up to Memories, Original Painting

Holding up to Memories, Original Painting

By Diana Elena Chelaru

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A solitary woman leans into a vast, swirling blue field. Spiraling strokes of orange and yellow shimmer like stars, adding warmth to the cool, dominant palette....

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Evening in the City, Mid-Century Expressionist Urban Scene
Evening in the City, Mid-Century Expressionist Urban Scene

Evening in the City, Mid-Century Expressionist Urban Scene

By Adolfo Carducci

Located in Genève, GE

Dimensions with frame: 42 x 57 x 3,2 cm. Signed "A. Carducci" in the lower right corner. This atmospheric mid-20th-century urban scene captures the lively character of a city street at dusk, animated by pedestrians, a horse-drawn carriage and figures gathered beneath the glow of a street lamp. The artist approaches the scene with remarkable freedom, using vigorous, richly textured brushwork to suggest rather than precisely describe the surrounding architecture and figures. In the foreground, the horse and carriage emerge from a succession of deep browns, greys and blacks, while the silhouettes of pedestrians lead the eye toward the animated right side of the composition. Above them, a luminous sky painted in soft shades of pink, peach and yellow creates a striking contrast with the darker tones of the city below. The expressive handling of paint is central to the character of the work. Buildings dissolve into broad masses of color, figures are reduced to energetic silhouettes, and touches of white, yellow and red punctuate the composition, evoking the lights and movement of the street as evening approaches. With its spontaneous brushwork, strong contrasts and emphasis on atmosphere rather than precise detail, the painting reflects an Expressionist and Modernist approach to the traditional urban landscape. The result is a vibrant and evocative image that conveys the energy, movement and changing light of city life. expressionist street scene, Paris street painting, Parisian street scene, horse drawn carriage painting...

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

Girl from Gombe: Expressionist Acrylic Painting on Canvas
Girl from Gombe: Expressionist Acrylic Painting on Canvas

Girl from Gombe: Expressionist Acrylic Painting on Canvas

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Girl from Gombe is an original painting by Abifola Olorunlana. Olorunlana created Girl from Gombe with Acrylic on a 36W by 48H inches primed canvas. The Girl from Gombe is a two-portrait series about a young girl from Gombe who is trying to find balance in her personal life in a society that does not really care much about the mental health of young people. In each portrait, her bodily pose, complemented with fresh-looking green plants and every other element in the painting tells a story about all the good and bad choices that have led her to where she is; the influence of her academics, family, religion, and the friends she surrounds herself with. While she's fighting her insecurities, and facing a dilemma in her career choice, she seems to persevere in living. Whenever I look at my subject and listen to her talk, all I see is a beautiful girl who has fallen prey to what we all refer to as life: Abifola Olorunlana decided to narrate with paint on canvas as a reminder that no matter what the situation is, as long as we are alive our lives can always get better. 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 (Issued by the Gallery) About Artist Olorunlana Abifola (b. 1999) is an emerging visual artist from Nigeria whose works of art cut across mix-media and contemporary art paintings which includes portrait paintings of Black people...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Cultural Fusion -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Women art
Cultural Fusion -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Women art

Cultural Fusion -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Women art

By Godfrey Chukwuebuka

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. In the heart of the 21st century, two young individuals proudly stand in their neon-hued attire a testament to their Igbo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Neon Light, Acrylic

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.