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
Kyalli (Glitter) - 21st Century, Expressionist, Figurative Portrait, Oil, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Riga Cats
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vibrant canvas, I've merged whimsy with urban tales, portraying feline figures against a nocturnal cityscape. Their bold stripes and patches echo the naive and pop art influe...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
BALL
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vibrant fusion of acrylics and oils, I've captured the playful innocence of youth through bold, impressionistic strokes. Blending naive charm with pop art flavors, it's a whi...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Culture 5
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
People believe money is power in my society - because the leaders steal money to oppress and suffer the poor.
But I realize the opposite of this is the purpose of living.
We are all ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Impromptu with a green apple
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I embraced the vibrancy of life juxtaposed with moments of serene contemplation. The lush, textured strokes capture the ephemeral beauty of the flowers, which...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
White tulips on a pink background. Morning, spring
Located in Zofingen, AG
White tulips on a pink background. Morning, spring. The painting is in a modern interior, the baguette is perfectly matched. Gentle morning lighting. Gorgeous beautiful white flowers...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Lacquer, Oil
Summer. Sea. Beach.
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I immerse the viewer in the depths of a summer atmosphere, where the sea's dynamic caress and the vibrant warmth of sunlight meet. The textures and colors in oil empha...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Landscape Painting entitled Big Hill by Fauvist British Artist
By Steve Capper
Located in Preston, GB
Abstract Landscape Painting entitled Big Hill by Fauvist British Artist, Steve Capper
Art measures 12 x 16 inches
Frame measures 20 x 24 inches (approx.)
Presented in a white wo...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board
Monstera 6, Vibrant Abstract Expressionist Foliage Original Mixed Media Painting
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
God, Look Down - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Ocean
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Williams Merenini is a Nigerian-born visual artist who hails from Naze, Imo state. He received formal art training at Tope Fatumbi Art Studio, where he honed his artistic dexterity and also networked with creative minds in the art space, with Artists like David Olatoye...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Harbor view
Located in Genève, GE
Work on cardboard
Wooden frame
31 x 41 x 3 cm
Category
1960s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary impressionist abstract landscape nature acrylic painting on canvas
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This vibrant artwork " Happy memories" offers a vivid exploration of nature's dynamic essence, capturing a seascape with an explosion of color and energy.
The painting features a s...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
"Pammy Serves Spam To Her Fans In The Hammock" Contemporary Expressionist
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Pammy Serves Spam To Her Fans In The Hammock (During A Meteor Shower)" is an impressive large painting from Sandra Jones Campbell's recent collection, "Setting The Scene," a series ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
ELVIS
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vivid creation, I fused acrylic and oil to breathe life into a whimsical feline, capturing its essence with naive charm and pop-art vibrancy. Primitivist simplicity meets imp...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
ORC
Located in Zofingen, AG
Embodied in this artwork is the playful spirit and simplicity of naive art, blended with the vibrant edge of pop art. I used acrylic and oil to create a piece that resonates with the...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
PEA
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my artwork, I've channeled a vibrant blend of naivety and pop art whimsy, using the lush textures of acrylic and oil to give life to a curious feline character. Primitivism and im...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
small picture in the style of Natalie Shiporina "Village 1"
Located in Zofingen, AG
The small painting is painted in oil on cardboard. It will look great in a wooden frame. Part of a series of three paintings.
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Benet "Barcelona" - Original Cancas. urban landscape acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
"Barcelona" - Original Cancas. urban landscape acrylic painting.
B. Sarsanedas Planella was born in 1942 in Rupit (Barcelona). 1957. He attends drawing and painting classes at the ...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rafael Griera Blue Fleurs original expressionist acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Paisaje original expressionist acrylic painting.
Rafael Griera Calderon (1934)
Rafael Griera Calderón is a contemporary painter born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, although he has ...
Category
1990s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
Newlands Corner- Victor Egorov, Russian, English Countryside, Landscape, Hills
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
Newlands Corner is an original oil on canvas which captures 'Newlands Corner', a popular beauty spot in the English countryside that commands some of the best views over the Surrey Hills. Russian painter Victor Egorov...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Mexican Countryside Landscape Mountain Scene with Trees" Expressionistic Style
Located in New York, NY
A strong modernist oil painting depicted in 1962 by Russian painter Michael Baxte. Mostly known for his abstracted figures on canvas or street scenes, this piece is a wonderful repre...
Category
1960s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Masonite
Looking Beyond 4
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
C'est le Passe que Nous Attendons
Located in Long Island City, NY
An oil painting by Theo Tobiasse from 1967. An expressionist-style textural painting of intensely dark and vivid color palette. Inspired from the artist's personal experiences of the...
Category
1960s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Snow Receding - Victor Egorov, Russian, Landscape, Snow, Woodland, Season, birch
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
Receding Snow is an original oil onto canvas by Russian painter Victor Egorov. It depicts the turning of seasons as Egorov details the receding snow from...
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Autumn inspiration
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I sought to capture the ephemeral beauty of autumn by the lakeside. Using expressionistic brush strokes and an impressionistic palette, I've emulated the fleeting, ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Expressionist Colorful Landscape Oil Paint : San Antonio
Located in Segovia, ES
San Antonio . Oil on canvas by Spanish artist Chico Montilla.
Measurements: (H) 65 x (W) 81 x 2 (D) cm.
Framed 85 x 101 x 5 cm.
San Antonio, another expressionist view of the countr...
Category
Early 1900s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
RICHARD
Located in Zofingen, AG
I crafted this painting using a vibrant mix of acrylic and oil, merging naive art with pop art energy, infusing the spirit of primitivism and a touch of impressionism. It's a visual ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
NIRVANA
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've infused each brushstroke with the serene jubilance of a cat blithely submersed in nature. Utilizing acrylic and oil, I've merged impressionism’s fluidity with ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
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
BON APPETIT !
Located in Zofingen, AG
Crafted with vibrant acrylics and oils, my painting blends naive charm with pop-art zest, primitivism's raw beauty, and impressionism's gentle touch. It captures the innocent indulge...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
FRIENDS
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've melded vibrant acrylic and oil hues to craft an imaginative dreamscape. Embracing naive charm and pop art vibrancy with a touch of impressionism, it captures t...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
David's Journey
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"David's Journey" by Joshua Salami is a captivating artwork that beautifully encapsulates the spirit of a young man embarking on a profound voyage of self-discovery, passion, and vis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Bouquet with roses
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured the essence of beauty and vitality with each stroke, embracing the vintage charm of impressionism and the emotional intensity of expressionism. Th...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Mill
Located in London, GB
'The Mill', oil on paper mounted on canvas, by Louis Latapie (circa 1930s). A colourful wintery scene, the bare trees are like wireless telephone poles along ...
Category
1930s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paper, Oil
Beautiful wave 30X30
Located in Zofingen, AG
This piece captures the raw, tumultuous energy of a wave at its peak, a moment both mightily powerful and intensely serene. Using expressionistic strokes and a bold realism-infused p...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Watermelon
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my creation, I've channeled the vibrant essence of summer into each stroke, capturing the juicy allure of watermelon slices against an evocative backdrop. With oil I've intertwine...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Holy Diver - Framed Figurative Textural Swimmer Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reminiscent of the Fauvist movement and Italian classicism, Italian artist Giuseppe Beddru’s bold outlines, dynamic brushstrokes and contrasting use of color make his work visually e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Plexiglass, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic
True Friend 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women Love Men
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Pond with pink lilies
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this painting, I sought to capture the tranquility and ephemeral beauty of nature. Each brushstroke is a tender embrace of the lilies' delicate dance on the water's refle...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
LLuis Ribas Facade Urban Landscape. original figurative
By Lluis Ribas
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Lluís Ribas (El Masnou, Barcelona, 1949) is a Spanish painter whose large and hyper-realistic paintings reflect, above all, the beauty of women framed in nature, preferably in the se...
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Letter To Grandma
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
There is no other love that’s as special as the love of a grandma. So warm and fuzzy, so calm and sweet, so cheerful and joyful. You never know the love of a grandparent until you become one.
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About Artist
Oluwaseun Ojebiyi is a promising young Nigerian visual artist who was born in the year 1996 into a family in Oyo state richly endowed with a unique artistic inclination. He is gifted with unusual energy and a future that sparkles with excellence.
His works are at once artistic and realistic and laced with active energy with the characteristic of curiosity in figure study. He delivers his works through drawing and painting with mastery usage of charcoal, pastel, Oil paint, and acrylic. His expressive works bring back fond memories of childhood experiences. His works reveal the bond, teamwork, genuine love, selflessness, and other fine qualities in African culture. His palette which contains a variety of colors is a great asset for his delivery, with its rich Shade of hues.
Oluwaseun inspiration is divine, He is also inspired by both past and everyday life experiences. Oluwaseun Ojebiyi had an HND in painting from The Polytechnic, Ibadan. He also served an apprenticeship under the renowned international artist Oluwole Omofemi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
Night Light, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Shadows of tall, slender trees rise from the darkness. A subtle ray of moonlight illuminates the landscape, casting a delicate glow that contrasts against the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lavender paradise
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've poured my love for the ethereal beauty of nature into every stroke. The gentle hues and soft textures evoke serenity, her tranquil expression and the delicate lavender blooms she cradles symbolizing peace and grace. It's a celebration of nature's elegance, aiming to infuse your space with a sense of calm and inspiration.
Italian canvas...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
VIOLINIST
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this piece, I poured my heart into every brushstroke, blending acrylics and oils to give life to a charming creature immersed in music. I've intertwined naive artistry wi...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
My Love
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vibrant fusion of acrylic and oil, I've poured my heart into capturing the tenderness of companionship. Through the naive and pop art styles, I've created an intimate embrace...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
BLUE BLUE
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my vibrant creation, I've blended the whimsy of naive art with the boldness of pop art. With strokes of acrylic and oil, I crafted an inviting feline figure, its piercing blue eye...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Perspectives - 21st Century, Contemporary Figurative, Colourful, Silhouette
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Isabelle's Garden" Modern Expressionist Figurative
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Isabelle's Garden" 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 social observation...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
In My Pride 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Who Are These Angels LXXI
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
This piece is number 71 from my ;Who Are These Angels; series. This painting is on a gallery wrapped canvas with finished ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Believe 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Believe" is an original painting created by Eyitayo Alagbe. Eyitayo created "Beleive" with Mixed Media on a Primed canvas of 36W by 36H Inches
Believe is a masterpiece that deserves to be celebrated. It is a powerful artwork that embodies the spirit of hope and faith that we so desperately need in these trying times.
At its core, Believe is a symbol of optimism and perseverance. The artwork features a stunningly intricate image of a young boy, set against a backdrop of calming blue tones, the boy stands tall and proud, representing the resilience and strength that we all possess within us.
The beauty of this artwork lies not only in its design but in its message. Believe is a reminder that we should never give up on our dreams, no matter how impossible they may seem. It encourages us to trust ourselves and to have faith in the path that we have chosen.
It is not just an artist's interpretation of life, it is a positive force that inspires us to look at the world with a new perspective. Believe conveys that life has an amazing power to heal our system and rejuvenate our spirits.
In today's world, where negativity and despair seem to be taking over, Believe is a beacon of hope. Its message is simple yet profound: we are capable of overcoming any obstacle if we believe in ourselves and never give up.
The fact that Believe has managed to touch so many lives is a testament to its worth. It is not just a piece of art, but a timeless masterpiece that has the potential to inspire people for generations to come.
In describing the painting "Believe", In Eyitayo Alagbe's words: "And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it. Believe in your heart that you're meant to live a life full of passion, purpose, magic, and miracles".
Your belief and working towards what you believe in can make so much difference between the life you are living and the life you desire.
In conclusion, Believe is a true masterpiece that is both beautiful and meaningful. It's not for mere decoration, it's a source of inspiration for life. Its message is a reminder to us all that we have the strength within...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
Wreck THE THISTLEGORM Created Underwater at 18 meters
Located in Zofingen, AG
Underwater Painting by Olga Nikitina The Thistlegorm, wreck of The Second World War in The Red Sea.
Underwater painting is a new very unique fast growing direction in contemporary ar...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
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).
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Category
1920s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Brotherhood 4 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative. Neo-Expressionism, Men
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
The Fiery Leaves of the Forest. By Rachael Dalzell acrylic on canvas, tray frame
Located in Coltishall, GB
A large scale artwork filled with the colours of autumn and painted with a free and expressive use of acrylic paint.
Rachael’s paintings are large, colourful and expressive. Her fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Tranquility
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
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Carpet of Bluebells, Rachael Dalzell, Acrylic on Canvas with Tray Frame
Located in Coltishall, GB
The colours of spring as bluebells carpet the woods at Blickling
Rachael’s paintings are large, colourful and expressive. Her free and lively use of paint through various technique...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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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.