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
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Roasted fish. Well done, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This artwork painted not in standard canvas , it is oval "egg" form canvas ! Roasted fishes always inspired me to paint they , because the look already ready painting they have so mu...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Chamomile meadow
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this oil painting, I've embraced a blend of expressionism and impressionism to evoke a sense of tranquility. Each brushstroke carries my passion for nature's serene momen...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Enjoy figs, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
very nice work with hot colours will bring any place a lot positive vibes,,will warming.. :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authentic...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Seascape 51
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured the raw power and serene beauty of the sea. The expressive brushwork and vivid colors embody nature's dual nature—tranquil yet tumultuous. It’s a ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Big wave
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this canvas, I breathed life into the raw power and majestic beauty of the ocean. My strokes capture the dynamic essence of a wave, a moment frozen in time, yet overflowing with m...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Coll Bardolet Bolero Baile Mallorquin original expressionist watercolor
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Bolero Mallorquin original expressionist watercolor painting.
Spanish painter maximum representative of the art of Mallorca at the end of the 20th century. Costumbrista work. With d...
Category
1980s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Rain in the city
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my creation, I aimed to capture the vibrancy and mood of urban life washed by rain. The chaotic beauty, the muffled sounds, the shimmering lights reflecting on wet surfaces—all th...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Narcissist, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
I only make original works. Each is a one of a kind so you will have the only one! My artwork is my emotions and you can see that emotions on the canvas - You can experience it each...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
About the bread. 1987, oil on cardboard, 81x99 cm
Located in Riga, LV
About the bread
1987, oil on cardboard, 81x99 cm
Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001)
Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad School of...
Category
1980s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Aves del Paraíso
Located in Segovia, ES
Aves del Paraíso, Oil on linen by Chico Montilla.
Measurements in centimeters (H) 100 x (W) 81 x (D) 2 cm. / In inches 39.37 x 31.89 x 0.79 "
Expressionist interior corner whith fl...
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Raventos Beethoven Mussic original expressionist mixed media painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Beethoven original expressionist mixed media painting
RAVENTÓS Mª Assumpció – (San Sadurní d’Anoia, Barcelona 1930).
Raventos trained at the elite Sant Jordi School of Fine Arts in B...
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic
French balcony with flowers
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've endeavored to capture the essence of a serene, sun-kissed balcony, embraced by flowers in exuberant bloom. I applied rich oils to foreground the lively textures a...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
On the crest of a wave
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this piece, I poured my passion into every stroke, seeking to capture the raw power and fleeting beauty of the sea. The dance of light on turbulent waves is a visual symp...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Raventos Red Black Homenatge a Picasso. original expressionist
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Homenatge a Picasso. original expressionist acrylic painting
RAVENTÓS Mª Assumpció – (San Sadurní d’Anoia, Barcelona 1930).
Raventos trained at the elite Sant Jordi School of Fine Ar...
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Jupiter's Tree (Árbol de Júpiter)
Located in Segovia, ES
Jupiter's Tree (El árbol de Júpiter). Big format Oil on canvas Beautiful garden by Chico Montilla.
Measurements: (H) 97 x (W) 130 x 3 cm. Framed 109 x 142 x 5 cm.
Colorful expressio...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Snowy roofs. Oil on canvas, 54 x 73, 5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Snowy roofs. Oil on canvas, 54x73,5 cm
Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001)
Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad School of Art, Sarat...
Category
1980s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Artdoggy, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
I only make original works. Each is a one of a kind so you will have the only one! My artwork is my emotions and you can see that emotions on the canvas - You can experience it each...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
""ARTdoggy" "Nighty night"", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
I only make original works. Each is a one of a kind so you will have the only one! My artwork is my emotions and you can see that emotions on the canvas - You can experience it each...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lily pond
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this tranquil scene, I've poured my soul into the serene play of light and reflections, seeking to capture the pond’s subtle dance of water and lily pads. My use of oils ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Meneses coast original watercolor paper expressionist painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
coast original watercolor paper expressionist painting.
This Catalan painter, settled for years in Mallorca, offers a series of landscapes in which the natural is treated in the imp...
Category
1990s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Handmade Paper
Colorful houses by M. Keller - Oil on canvas 24x34 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Oil on canvas sold with frame
Total size with frame 36x46 cm
Signed M. Keller, Swiss artist from the XXth century
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Field Daisies
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I poured my emotions into each brushstroke, capturing the delicate interplay of light and color. The daisies, set against a soft, serene sky, represent the ep...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Self Love 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Mixed Media, African Woman
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Signed on the front side and accompanie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Meneses coast. Marine. original watercolor paper expressionist
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Majorca II original watercolor paper expressionist painting.
This Catalan painter, settled for years in Mallorca, offers a series of landscapes in which the natural is treated in th...
Category
1990s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Blooming arch
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've woven emotions with lush, impasto blooms that frame a tranquil figure, poised in introspection. The vibrant, tactile florals offer a portal into a realm of quiet ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Beautiful wild flowers in the meadow
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured the serene beauty of nature's simplicity, with wildflowers dancing gracefully under the expansive sky. Brushstrokes carry the emotion of a gentle ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Summer wild herbs on the field
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've melded expressionism with touches of fine art and impressionism, breathing life into a bucolic symphony of divine wild herbs dancing under a tranquil sky. ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Raventos Sea blue original expressionist mixed media painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
"Sea blue" original expressionist mixed media painting
RAVENTÓS Mª Assumpció – (San Sadurní d’Anoia, Barcelona 1930).
Raventos trained at the elite Sant Jordi School of Fine Arts in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Field of wild tulips
Located in Zofingen, AG
As the artist, I poured my passion into this canvas, capturing the vivid dance of colors and light across a wild tulip field. The robust oils carry the vibrancy of nature's palette, ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
The scent of wild herbs
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've channeled the raw, untamed beauty of nature through vibrant strokes and a harmonious palette. Each brushstroke captures the wildness and tranquility of a meado...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Chamomile
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this oil painting, I sought to convey the serene yet fleeting beauty of nature. Through expressionistic strokes melded with impressionistic hues, I captured chamomiles da...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Where the sky is always blue, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This little treasure always displays a blue sky to give you pleasure, relaxation and calmness. Created during Covid isolation. Acrylic paint was applied with stencils, stamps and b...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Speed
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I captured the thrill and freedom of a motorcyclist racing against a stunning sunset. Using expressive brushstrokes and vibrant oil colors, I aimed to evoke the rus...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Benavente Solís Poppies Red Green Landscape original painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
landscape- original figuratif watercolor painting framed
of the Spanish artist BENAVENTE SOLIS.
Watercolor on paper.
Perfect state .
During its first exhibition in Paris, the Fren...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Peony expression
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've melded expressionism with delicate realism to capture the vibrancy and transient beauty of peonies. The brushstrokes passionately convey the textures of th...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Earth Meets Sky, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The "Changeful Dreams" collection introduces Illuminated forest landscapes alongside pastel seascape paintings, bathed in the amber light of autumn. This collection came together ra...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Where money grows on trees, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This fantasy painting was created with collage, pastels and acrylic paint using stencils, stamps, impressions and brushes. Don't we all wish we had a money tree? But not sure what ki...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Dynamic Dusk, NY-original abstract cityscape PAINTING-ARTWORK- CONTEMPORARY aRT
Located in London, Chelsea
Step into the mesmerizing chaos of New York City with Daniel Castan's "Abstraction Lines, NY." This original cityscape painting, crafted with the bold strokes of oil on canvas, offer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Beach Beaus" Modern Expressionist Figurative
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Road Trip Up The Coast" 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 observ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
French Expressionist Painting, 'View To The Sea With Trees'. Oil on Paper.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Mid century French Expressionist marine view by Joseph Stamboulian. Signed bottom right. Presented in gilt and patinated wood frame under glass.
Stamboulian spent much of his career...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
Eniyan (Human) 11 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Beauty Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
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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
Oil, Canvas
'Desert Echoes', Society of Six, Bay Area Abstraction, Whitney, PAFA, SFMoMA
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower left, 'Siegriest' for Louis Bassi Siegriest (American, 1899-1989) and dated 1961; additionally signed, verso, dated and titled, 'Desert Echoes'.
Louis Siegriest studied under Frank Van Sloun and established a studio in Oakland, California, where he was a member of the Society of Six alongside Selden Connor Gile, August Gay, Maurice Logan...
Category
1960s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Plaster, Masonite, Oil
Eniyan (Human) 12 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Beauty Women
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, Acrylic
Benaavente Solis. home. field. poppies. Mallorca- original expressionist
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
home. field. poppies. Mallorca- original expressionist watercolor painting virtual frame
Work of the Spanish artist BENAVENTE SOLIS.
Watercolor on paper.
Perfect state
During its...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Fatuous, oil painting, male figure, art historical classical theme
By Tom Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Award winning painter Tom Bennett was raised in a painter's household, learned to paint from his father. Born in Norwalk, Ct., the painter/printmaker lived in Brooklyn, NY until movi...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Winter at the Lake (Lower Lake Constance) - Lakeside Snowy Landscape Germany
By Erich Heckel
Located in London, GB
This watercolour is hand signed and dated in pencil by the artist "Heckel 55" [1955] in the lower right image.
It is also hand titled in pencil “Winter am See” [Winter at the Lake] ...
Category
1950s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Chalk, Watercolor, Laid Paper
Birches at spring. 1987, oil on cardboard, 24x32 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Birches at spring. 1987, oil on cardboard, 24x32 cm
Edgars Vinters (1919-2014)
Edgars Vinters is working in oil, watercolor and monotype techniques. He paints landscapes in differe...
Category
1980s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Pruna Women Sketch for Bocaccio original watercolor painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Pere Pruna Ocerans (Barcelona, 1904-1977) was a Catalan painter and illustrator of figurative style.
In 1920, with only 17 years and hardly any academic training, he traveled to ...
Category
1970s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
RAVENTOS Winds Windows Garden Green original abstract mixed media
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
"JARDIN" original abstract mixed media painting
RAVENTÓS Mª Assumpció – (San Sadurní d’Anoia, Barcelona 1930).
Raventos trained at the elite Sant Jordi School of Fine Arts in Barcelo...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Haystacks on the riverbank. Cardboard, oil, 50x59.5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Haystacks on the riverbank. Cardboard, oil, 50x59.5 cm
Jurgis Skulme (1928-2015) – painter, art scientist.
1954 – The graduating State Art Academy of Latvia, the monumental departm...
Category
1980s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
"Red poppies and daisies in a vase" ( modern expressive floral painting)
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This modern colorful floral artwork "Red poppies and daisies in a vase " is full of vivid colors ( red, yellow, green, blue, purple) which are my tools of expression.
I explore th...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
Max in Loving Arms -21st Century Contemporary, Portrait, Fashion, Woman with Dog
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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In the arms of my owner, I find my peace.
In their embrace, I find my home.
Max in Loving Arms presents a singular blend of modernity and timeless elegance. At the centre of the composition is a poised woman, adorned in a vivid green dress that contrasts harmoniously against the soft purple backdrop. Her dark complexion radiates warmth and intensity, highlighted by her voluminous afro, a powerful symbol of natural beauty and cultural pride. Cradled tenderly in her arms is a fluffy, cream-coloured dog, its fur rendered with extraordinary detail, capturing both texture and softness. The dog’s gentle expression and relaxed posture evoke a strong sense of companionship and affection, adding an intimate layer to the portrayal. In the background, a minimalist line drawing framed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Family Tree, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A colorful tree stands alone in an open field under a clear blue sky. The orange, yellow, and red leaves create a focal point against the soft, expansive backgr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Road Trip With Toots And Cookie" Modern Expressionist Figurative
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Road Trip With Toots and Cookie" 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 soci...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Benavente Solis Beach Sea Mallorca original expressionist
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Beach. sea Mallorca- original expressionist watercolor painting
Work of the Spanish artist BENAVENTE SOLIS.
Watercolor on paper.
Perfect state
During its first exhibition in Par...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Contemporary expressive semi-abstract seaside "Happy memories"
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
Still Want You - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Nature
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
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"Still Want You" commands attention with its evocative portrayal of a captivating figure set against a striking background. The subject, central to the composition, is depicted with a rich, multi-faceted skin tone rendered through a mosaic of varied shades of brown. This approach captures the complexity of human skin with remarkable tactility. The figure's pose is both graceful and poised, drawing the viewer’s eye with a subtle suggestion of movement. The dark, bobbed hair frames a face that is rich with emotion and character. The artist's skilful use of light and shadow not only highlights the contours of the face but also imparts a palpable sense of depth and realism.
A bold choice of greenery in the background further accentuates the subject. The large, verdant leaves radiate outward, creating a halo effect that imbues the figure with a natural elegance. This juxtaposition between the human form and elements of nature suggests a harmonious coexistence, hinting at deeper themes of identity and belonging. The figure is adorned in a striking garment of vivid green, punctuated with dark circles. This attire echoes the green of the leaves, tying the subject intimately to the natural backdrop.
The minimalistic nature of the garment ensures that the focus remains on the figure’s expressive face and the lush, enveloping greenery. The use of broad brushstrokes and a slightly abstracted style lends the piece a contemporary edge, while the meticulous attention to detail in the depiction of light and shadow showcases the artist's technical prowess. Still Want You stands out not only for its visual impact but also for its ability to convey a nuanced narrative through a masterful interplay of colour, form, and texture.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Solitude in the Jardin de Luxembourg
Located in London, GB
'Solitude in the Jardin de Luxembourg', oil on board, by Élisée Maclet (circa 1930s). Immerse yourself in the serene and evocative beauty of Élisée Maclet's artwork. This exquisite o...
Category
1930s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
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.