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
Two Figures
By Jürgen Görg
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Two Figures
oil, graphite on linen canvas 40x30 framed.
Jurgen Gorg was born in 1951 in, Dernbach Germany. His formative years were spent in Koblentz, before moving to Maintz to s...
Category
1980s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Graphite
$10,280
Melanated Queen
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Melanated Queen" is more than just a painting; it's a tribute to the beauty that resides within melanin-rich individuals and an homage to the resilience of African queens throughout history. Odetomi expertly captures the essence of this woman, her features exuding confidence and pride. The warm, earthy tones used to depict her skin convey a sense of strength and natural beauty, while the rose flower ribbon symbolizes femininity and grace.
The woman's posture in the painting is a testament to the empowerment of women, especially women of color. Her regal posture and unyielding gaze project an aura of self-assuredness, breaking free from the limiting stereotypes that have plagued the representation of African women in art for centuries. Odetomi's brushstrokes artfully depict the subtle yet powerful transformation of vulnerability into strength, revealing the queen-like qualities present within every woman.
Central to the artwork is the rose flower ribbon adorning the woman's hair. The rose has long been associated with love, beauty, and passion, and its presence here infuses the painting with a sense of romance and elegance. Moreover, the rose flower ribbon serves as a symbol of the interconnectedness between nature and the woman's identity. It highlights the harmony she shares with the world around her, as well as her ability to nurture and cultivate beauty in her surroundings.
Abayomi Odetomi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Contemporary Figurative Original Painting "I need your friendship so much"
Located in Zofingen, AG
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
The painting "I Need Your Friendship So Much" portrays two figures in a tranquil, introspective state, bound together by a silent understanding. The warm, earthy t...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Road to the sea
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've channeled the boundless journey of the soul towards the horizon, where land meets sea. The blend of expressionism and impressionism captures the dance of light...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
life is a dream, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Jorge Calero
Located in Yardley, PA
In creating this vibrant tapestry of life, I poured my soul into every brushstroke, unleashing a symphony of color. With acrylics, I captured the essence of an aquatic dreamscape, wh...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
City flower garden
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the harmony of nature amidst an urban soul. The textured strokes and vibrant colors evoke a sense of growth and renewal, crea...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$576 Sale Price
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State of the Nation
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
He made the decision to go closer after hearing a disturbing noise coming from the upper room. When he arrived, he carefully pulled back the green curtain at the enormous room's entrance to reveal a frantic
scene. He was so shocked that he had to hold back his screams while holding his mouth shut with his left hand. It was impossible for him to say anything other than "God abeg.
Too scared and frightened to speak to us about what he had seen. But we can assure you that we are aware of what he saw and can even feel it. It's the " STATE OF THE NATION".
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Omoyemi Ogedengbe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blooming garden by the pond
Located in Zofingen, AG
"In this oil painting, I poured my soul into capturing the enchanting interplay of light and shadows, where blooms dance above tranquil waters. Merging realism with impressionistic t...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,396 Sale Price
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Poppy Fairy
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I immersed myself in the essence of nature's whimsy, capturing a figure enveloped by a sea of poppies. Inspired by expressionism and impressionism, I used bold ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$355 Sale Price
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West End, colorful gestural abstract painting
By C. Dimitri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Abstract cityscape indebted to Matisse's "View of Notre Dame."
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil, Permanent Marker
French Expressionist Ecole de Paris Oil Painting Boats on French Riviera
By Jean Vinay
Located in Surfside, FL
Jean Vinay was a self-taught artist though he received artistic guidance from Albert Marquet, the Fauvist, who he knew through his travels in French North Africa. Jean Viney...
Category
20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large landscape watercolour by Cornish artist Fred Yates of La Riviere Lafare
By Fred Yates
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A beautiful and serene watercolour painting by Cornish artist Fred Yates. This large example of his work highlights his ability to balance colour and light in an expressive manner. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Bed of Roses
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Bed of Roses is a Mixed Media painting by Damilola Olusegun. Damilola created "Bed of Roses on a 36W by 48H inches primed canvas.
In Bed of Roses, Damilo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Fairy Tale
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Fairy Tale is a Mixed Media painting by Damilola Olusegun. Damilola created "Fairy Tale on a prime canvas of 60W by 72H inches.
Damilola Olusegun de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Meneses. MALLORCA. square. LANDSCAPE- original acrylic wodd painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
MAJORCA. LANDSCAPE- original acrylic wodd painting.
This Catalan painter, settled for years in Mallorca, offers a series of landscapes in which the natural is treated in the impress...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Looking Beyond 4
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Severn Vale Sunrise
Located in Deddington, GB
Severn Vale Sunrise is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley. Severn Vale Landscape is inspired by the impressive landscape of the Severn Vale, as it rolls away from the Cotswold h...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Gazing Through Ankara 3
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Gazing Through Ankara" is a captivating series of paintings that celebrates the beauty, diversity, and individuality of black African women through the exploration of eyewear and An...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
African Boy III
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
African Boy is a series of paintings by talented artist Faith Gbadero. This series of Artworks captures the response and attitudes of African young adult...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Rose in hand 50X70 oil
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I sought to capture the fragile beauty of a moment. Through the soft, nuanced shades and the tender way the petals rest in the hand, I intended to evoke a sense...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Season, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A serene and mysterious atmosphere envelops a snow-covered landscape. Traces of grass dot the foreground, while a shroud of fog softly blurs the distant tree ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hortensias
Located in Zofingen, AG
"In this vivid oil painting, I captured the ethereal beauty of blossoming flowers, channeling a blend of impressionistic and expressionistic styles. The play of light and shadow brea...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,267 Sale Price
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Bold Gaze 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Bold Gaze" by Rotimi Godwin is a striking piece of art that commands attention and captivates with its powerful portrayal of a young woman. The title it...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Cascading Waves of the Caribbean, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
In this dynamic oil painting, I've captured the power and grace of the sea, blending impressionism with touches of realism to evoke the raw beauty of nature. The vibrant hues and exp...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Togetherness
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Togetherness" is a stunning artwork created by Gbelekale Azeez, featuring a man and a woman. The piece is an expression of the beauty of togetherness, and it captures the essence of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
No More
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
You are the only person holding yourself back, stop the excuses, wishes, and procrastinating and you can't.
The pain you feel today is the strength of tomorrow in achieving your drea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Solicitude IV
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Solicitude" invites the audience into a world of contemplation and reflection, where the central theme revolves around the power of empathy and its a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Cloaks 1: Conceal
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Cloaks 1: Conceal is an original painting by Victor Chigozie. Victor created Cloaks 1: Conceal Acrylic on a 35.4W by 47.2H inches primed canvas.
"Cloaks 1: Conceal" is a thought-pro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Purity
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Purity" is a mesmerizing artwork that encapsulates the strength, grace, and inherent beauty of a black African woman. Through her direct gaze, the white dove, and the vibrant colors, the painting invites contemplation about the purity of the human spirit, the harmonious connection between humanity and nature, and the celebration of diversity and individuality.
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Bakare Babatunde...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Glimpse to Fate
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
What comes to your mind when you see old people,
with shrinking and wrinkled cheeks,
giving slower gestures as if time were in their favor,
What really comes to your mind when you t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Polymer
Morning light on snowy peaks
Located in Zofingen, AG
"In this painting, I've captured the serene beauty of dawn as it kisses the snowy peaks with warm hues of pink and purple, contrasting the cool blues and whites of the snow. It's a d...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,709 Sale Price
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20th Paris School Collage Cutout Artwork Wonderful Interior Design options!
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Collage"
by Bernard Herzog (French, b.1935)
signed and stamped verso with catalogue number
photo collage cut outs on paper, unframed
overall paper: 25.5 x 20 inches
Highly unique ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Photographic Film, Magazine Paper
'Coastline', Expressionist California Landscape, San Francisco Woman Artist
By Alice Beamish
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A dramatic, Expressionist Coastal landscape showing a view of white-capped jade green breakers crashing against a rocky shoreline, with a distant mountain painted in shades of scarlet, slate blue, and indigo rising in the background.
Signed lower right, "Beamish", titled verso and painted circa 1960.
Provenance: The Vincent Price Collection...
Category
1950s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Christmas evening in the forest 60X50
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this evocative oil painting, I sought to capture the serene essence of a snowy forest at dusk. The setting sun casts a warm glow, contrasting with the cool blues and whites of the...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
African Boy IV
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
African Boy is a series of paintings by talented artist Faith Gbadero. This series of Artworks capture the response and attitudes of African young adults...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Seclusion
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Seclusion" is a captivating artwork created by Kehinde Oyafajo that depicts a lady sitting on the floor with her hand resting on a stool. The lady is dressed in a sensual way and is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Autumn Breeze, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A group of trees stands close together, their autumn-tinted canopies blending into one. Their hazy surroundings mirror the softness of the cloud above. In the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Doll House colorful whimsical women large female figure w/ smaller figures
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fantasies. His whimsical works are alive with boundless imaginat...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Copons PARK CIUTADELLA Barcelona Flower Park original acrylic
By Joan Copons
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Original work of the Spanish artist Joan COPONS.
PARK CIUTADELLA.-Barcelona-jardin. original acrylic painting
Category
1990s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
My Little Pet and I
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The art of capturing the essence of a moment in time is a skill that only a few possess. In the world of art, such moments can be immortalized in a painting, a sculpture, or a photog...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Cloaks 1: Conceal
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Cloaks 1: Conceal is an original painting by Victor Chigozie. Victor created Cloaks 1: Conceal Acrylic on a 35.4W by 47.2H inches primed canvas.
"Cloaks 1: Conceal" is a thought-pro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Jot at Last
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Joy at Last is an original painting by Gbelekale Azeez. Azeez created Joy at Last Acrylic on a 42W by 42H inches primed canvas.
"Joy at Last" is a beautiful artwork that portrays a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Seaside Play
Located in Zofingen, AG
"This piece captures a moment of serene companionship between a woman and her dog by the sea, enveloping the viewer in a sense of peacefulness. I used oil to bring out the vibrant co...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,297 Sale Price
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Sunny Lilac Branches - original lilacs painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Impressionistic sunny painting with lilacs branches is very cozy, perfect gift, looks great in the interior will delight You and Your loved ones and be sure to give positive.
May is ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bridge in Venice
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I embraced a fusion of expressionism and impressionism to capture the vibrant, almost pulsating energy of Venice. I used bold strokes of acrylic and oil to convey b...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
Soulmate 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
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Early Morning
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I immersed myself in the visceral emotions that follow a tempest's passing—relief, contemplation, and a sense of renewal. I chose a blend of acrylics and oils...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
"Waterfall 4" Sparkly White Waterfall, Bright Blue Water & Koi Swimming Below
By Linda Holt
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Waterfall 4" is a complex work of koi fish swimming underwater filled with light and brilliant color painted in a lush and fluid style bordering on abstraction. Fish are in shade...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled. Cardboard, tempera. 35.5x27.5cm
Located in Riga, LV
Vladimir Glushenkov (1948-2009)
(May 21, 1948, Riga - December 26, 2009, Riga) - painter, graphic artist, poet, translator.
Vladimir Glushkenkov was born in family with Russian-Poli...
Category
1970s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Tempera, Cardboard
Gazing Through Ankara 4
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Gazing Through Ankara" is a captivating series of paintings that celebrates the beauty, diversity, and individuality of black African women through the exploration of eyewear and An...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
All Time Adored
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In a realm of canvas and color,
Where dreams and emotions unfurl,
Lies a masterpiece, captivating and tender,
Artistry called "All Time Adored."
"All Time Adored," a tribute to prof...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Tower Bridge Shadows, Original, Landscape
Located in Deddington, GB
Tower Bridge Shadows is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley. Inspired by the famous Tower Bridge, pictured here at sunset, with lovely long shadows cast by the evening light. Sha...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Red poppies 40Х40 oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've poured my passion into every brushstroke, capturing the wild spirit of nature through a vibrant dance of reds and subdued background hues. My expressionist...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blooming arch by the sea
Located in Zofingen, AG
As I wielded my brush, oils blending on canvas, I sought to capture the vibrant dance between nature and light. My strokes, infused with the fervor of expressionism and the delicacy ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Roses
Located in Zofingen, AG
"In this oil painting, I sought to capture the soft elegance of roses – symbols of love and grace. Blending expressionism with touches of realism, the piece exudes a gentle strength. The brushwork weaves a dance of light and shadow, inviting contemplation. It's a tender expression, meant to bring a serene, yet emotive energy into any space it graces.
Italian canvas...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,239 Sale Price
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Ligo
Located in Zofingen, AG
"In this oil painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the serene connection between the human spirit and nature's tranquility. The figure, immersed in water, symbolizes purity an...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,402 Sale Price
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Riga city. Spring.
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my creation, I've poured my soul into capturing the ephemeral beauty of bloom against a tranquil sky. The brushstrokes dance with life, echoing nature's awakening, all while a tow...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Woman in a Red Dress
By Béla Czóbel
Located in Chicago, IL
In an article published in Le Figaro (Paris, March 19, 1964), Raymond Cogniat comments on Czóbel’s unique artistic style. He writes:
“...Czóbel, who arrived Paris in the first years...
Category
1940s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Moonlight 60X50 oil
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this piece, I channeled the serene yet profound energy of the nocturnal seascape. The interplay of moonlight sheathing the waves carries a tranquil aura, while the ethere...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,114 Sale Price
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Coast
Located in Zofingen, AG
"In my work, I've captured a serene coastal moment, mixing impressionism with expressionism to evoke the tranquility of the sea. The brushstrokes are alive with emotion, inviting contemplation. You'll sense the calm and reflective atmosphere, an infusion of peace that I yearn to share. It evokes a timeless connection with nature, perfect for bringing a breath of coastal serenity into your living space...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,042
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.