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
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
Mountainous Landscape Provence French Expressionist Original Painting
By Akos Biro
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
AKOS BIRO (HUNGARIAN 1911-2002)
gouache/ watercolour size: 9.5 x 12.5 inches
Beautifully colourful, original painting by the very popular and highly regarded Hungarian/ French paint...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Gouache
Raventos Citty original expressionist acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Manhatan original expressionist acrylic painting.
RAVENTÓS Mª Assumpció – (San Sadurní d’Anoia, Barcelona 1930).
Raventos trained at the elite Sant Jordi School of Fine Arts in Barc...
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Walk together 50X70 oil
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the essence of companionship and the serenity of a shared journey. It's a dance of light and shadow over the figures, an intr...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Colorado Summer
Located in Wiscasett, ME
Oil pastel and watercolor on paper. Signed and dated to lower right edge 'Vaclav Vytlacil 1953'. Signed and dated to lower left edge 'Vytlacil 1953'. It is also titled on reverse. Pa...
Category
1950s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Watercolor
Reality Isn't What It Used To Be
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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People are going through so much they are not courageous enough to speak about them because of societal prejudices. Our realities are no longer what it used to be! Often we are lost while trying to figure out ourselves and just in that moment, being lost could be a lovely place to find yourself.
About Artist
IDORENYIN UMANA...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Inspiration Catcher. Horizontal, figurative, girl, semi-abstract
Located in Oslo, NO
"In my work, emotions and energy flow with every brush stroke." said Anna Shesterikova about this painting. "The painting shows a young woman completely immersed in her inner world. ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Pastel, Acrylic
Perception
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Perception is a painting that addresses individual perceptions about herself and how others see her. The subject in this painting gazes directly at the viewer to have eye-to-eye contact for an engaging conversation. She poses confidently and is ready for a dialogue.
The motifs and icons generated from peacock feathers are used to weave the subject to further show the dignity of the personality. In the background of the painting are African icons to highlight the background of the subject.
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About Artist
Emmanuel Ibitoye hails from Aiyedun in the Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State Nigeria. He developed an interest in art right from primary school. He further fuelled his passion for art at Osi Central Secondary School, Osi. He proceeded to Osun State College of Education Ila-Orangun where he studied fine and Applied art from 2012 to 2015. He is an Art Educator and a multi-media painter who uses his art to address issues such as environmental decadence, culture, and racism. He believes that art is a tool that can be used to bring about environmental and human sanity, cultural integration, and the breaking of racial barriers.
He uses his art to project the black race in a dignified manner, he is the exponent of Neo- black Renaissance Art...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Field poppies 60X70 oil on canvas
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured the wild vibrancy of nature and the ephemeral beauty of blooming flowers. Each stroke conveys raw emotion and the dynamic interplay of color and t...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid 20th Century French Oil Interior Room Scene Wood Burner Stove, signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, mid 20th century, signed
Title: Interior Scene with wood burner stove.
Medium: signed oil painting on board, framed.
Si...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dancer in Red - Large Colorful Expressive Figurative Oil Painting on Canvas
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
In Blue
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In Blue, Yes, I'm in blue not because I choose to but because that's who l am and
it tells my story. With a hoodie because I came from this very hood. I drank...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Metal Hues" (2024) By Jill Soukup, Original Oil Painting
By Jill Soukup
Located in Denver, CO
Jill Soukup's "Metal Hues" (2024) is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a colorful expressionist close up of a train stopped on the tracks.
About the artist:
Jill Souk...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Give Me the Truth, Not Roses
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In the quest to find utopia, I realized the role of truth and honesty in society cannot be underemphasized. It takes a thousand lies to cover a truth and this could lead to damaging effects among people. A healthy relationship, family and society relies solely on the pedestal of honest and truth. I indulge my audience to not only admire the work of art but to also reflect upon this discourse.
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IDORENYIN UMANA...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Arch and Pole - Square Figurative Painting with Earth Colors
Located in New York, NY
Gregory Kitterle's Arch and Pole is a 11.8 x 12-inch ink, oil, and pencil painting on board. It oscillates between figuration and abstraction, in a tridimensional space alternating b...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Pencil, Ink, Board
Feline surrealism 70X50 oil
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my painting, I've embraced the whimsical charm of naive art while infusing it with surreal and symbolic elements. Using oil paints, I've brought two feline figures to life against...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Snowman and bullfinches
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the serene connection between the whimsy of winter and the joyous spirit of nature. With each stroke, I evoke the frolicsome ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pond in spring 60X50 oil. Canvas Italy by Caravaggio.
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I captured the essence of serenity and growth. Embracing the harmonious dance of light and shadow, I portrayed the irises with an impressionistic touch, evoking...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fragment of a lawn of dandelions 50X70
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I reveled in the play of light and shadow amongst the vibrant dandelions and ethereal seed heads, capturing nature's fleeting beauty. With each brushstroke, I...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ray of Hope 3
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Ray of Hope," a poignant creation by artist John Ali, encapsulates a moment of contemplation and the subtle interplay between vulnerability and resilience. The artwork features a yo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Gazing Through Ankara 1
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, Oil, Mixed Media
Rural landscape with a boat
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've woven tranquility with exuberant colors, capturing nature's quiet melody. I've layered impressionistic touches onto a realist framework, creating a dance o...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sunflowers field 3D (18X24)
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I sought to capture the vibrant essence of life, channeling my emotions into each stroke. The bold sunflowers stand as symbols of joy and exuberance, their bright f...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dandelions in flight 60X60
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this work, I've captured the ephemeral beauty of nature's cycle. I chose oils to convey the rich vibrancy and delicate dance of seeds on the wind. The artistry here lies in the dy...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The roofs of Tukums
Located in Riga, LV
The roofs of Tukums
Paper, watercolor, 47x62 cm
Dzidra Bauma (1930)
Dzidra Bauma works in watercolor technique. She paint figural compositions, portraits, landscapes, flowers and s...
Category
1980s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Everlasting Summer, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Red, orange, and yellow leaves burst from a dense grove of trees. Dramatic purple and blue clouds hover in the sky above while blades of grass sway gently in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Total Beach, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Whispy grasses sway in the foreground, leading the viewer's eye to a calm ocean horizon. Soft pastel hues with earthy tones paint...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
1950’s French Expressionist Oil Dusk Landscape House & Bare Trees
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The House amongst Trees
French Expressionist painter, mid 20th century
oil painting on canvas, unframed
painting: 10 x 13 inches
provenance: private collection, France
condition: o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Profile, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Acrylic painting on archival quality paper. Done in the alla prima technique. I like to paint fast , not retouching. Sometimes things come out. Spontaneous painting. :: Painting ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Summer, sea, beach
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured a serene moment where tranquility and the vast expanse of the sea converge. The subject's contemplative pose, her gaze cast towards the shimmering...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
WINTER SALE! Before Christmas 40X50 oi painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting of mine, I've captured the serene twilight of a snowy scape, where the warmth of the setting sun meets the cool tranquility of winter. The impressionist brushstr...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Phantom of the Brotherhood
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Phantom of the Brotherhood" describes the hoax of the reality of man and his flowers. At the center of his burdens, accomplishments, and rest; mostly his brothers dare to acknowledge his weight and the burden he bore.
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About Artist:
Born in Lagos (Nigeria) in 1994 and based in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Eniafe Gbenga...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Pencil
Yet, I Shine Brighter
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Gbelekale Azeez's "Yet, I Shine Brighter" is a powerful artwork featuring a woman who radiates strength, resilience, and beauty. The piece is a celebra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
WINTER SALE! Winter landscape 50X70 oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this serene oil on canvas, I aimed to capture the quiet majesty of a snow-covered landscape. The brushwork evokes a soft, almost ethereal atmosphere, where the gentle flow of the ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
WINTER SALE! The river in winter 50X70 oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I sought to capture the serene stillness of winter, with oil paints delicately layered to create a landscape that invites reflection. The gentle pinks and cool blues m...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Benavente Solís Green Landscape Poppies House in the Countryside original
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
poppies landscape and house original expressionist watercolor painting . framed
During its first exhibition in Paris, the French press catalogs it like "The Catalan Sorolla".
Honora...
Category
1990s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Last Autumn Dahlias. 2006, paper, author's technique, 58x73 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Last Autumn Dahlias. 2006, paper, author's technique, 58x73 cm
Still life with flowers in a vase
Dzidra Bauma (1930)
Dzidra Bauma works in watercolor technique. She paint figural c...
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Paper
Copons 11 LANDSCAPE OF MALLORCA original realist acrylic almond trees
By Joan Copons
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Original work by the Spanish artist Joan COPONS.
Oil on canvas .
Perfect state
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Red dress 60X80 oil
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this embodiment of passion and serenity, crafted with oil on canvas, my hand wove the essence of raw emotion into every stroke. I melded expressionism's vigor with realism's detai...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Romantic freshness 80X80 oil
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I attempted to capture the raw energy of passion and the serene embrace of love against the dynamic backdrop of nature's untamed beauty. The fluid brushstrokes ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Snowy winter. Children make a snowman
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured a whimsical winter moment filled with joy and serenity. The snowman, graced with a cheerful smile, stands as a symbol of the simple pleasures and ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blue Mountains 50X70
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I poured my soul into capturing the majestic serenity of nature. Every brushstroke of oil paint is a testament to the breathtaking beauty of the landscape, bl...
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
UNTITLED x1435 - Original Oil painting portrait, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil Paint on Gallery Wrapped Stretched Canvas of 16 by 20 by 3/4 in. ::::: Title : UNTITLED x1435 :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certific...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Music of the sea. Transparent water
Located in Zofingen, AG
"In crafting this piece, I poured my spirit into the interplay of light and water, setting oil to canvas to capture the dance of sunlight as it kisses the water's surface, creating a...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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
Waiting for spring
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this piece, I poured my soul into the vivid hues of the landscape, seeking to evoke the feeling of anticipation as nature teeters on the cusp of rebirth. With each stroke...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Valentine. Tender love. 70X50 oil
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this enchanting oil painting, I've captured the tender essence of love through a romantic bouquet of roses. Every stroke is infused with impassioned energy, embodying fine art and impressionistic flair. The symbolic heart shape formed by the flowers represents a timeless love, exuding a sense of vintage charm and warmth. This artwork carries an uplifting energy that will bring a heartfelt atmosphere into any space, inviting viewers to connect with the enduring beauty of affection.
The peculiarity of this work is that I encoded in the painting the text addressed to you: "With love, Elena Lukina."
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Complete Beach, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Verdant blades of grass blend into warm tones of yellow and orange, gradually leading to a sandy shore. On the horizon, a quiet beach meets the clear blue sky...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Blooming garden
Located in Zofingen, AG
"In this creation of mine, I sought to capture the fleeting beauty of nature's awakening. With each stroke, I merged the worlds of realism and impressionism, allowing the vibrant hue...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A corner of the Garden
Located in Zofingen, AG
In the lush embrace of nature's corner, I've rendered a dance of textures and hues with spirited oil strokes. Hues of pink, verdant greens, and touches of sunlight embody the tranqui...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Snow peaks 60X50
Located in Zofingen, AG
Through the textured layers of oil paint, I've sought to express the raw, exhilarating power of nature. My brushstrokes breathe life into this canvas, capturing the dynamic interplay...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese pond in spring
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vibrant oil painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the essence of a serene springtime moment. The swirling water cradles the spirited Koi as they dance beneath the surf...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rays of Light, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A vibrant night sky stretches over the city. Ethereal blues mirror the celestial depths, while fiery oranges echo the birth of the stars. Geometric shapes and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Snow alley 60X60
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I poured my heart into capturing the serene embrace of winter. The play of light against the snow-clad trees creates a captivating dance of colors and shadows, invi...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Raventos Abstract Music Sheet Music original expressionist acrylic
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
RAVENTÓS Mª Assumpció – (San Sadurní d’Anoia, Barcelona 1930)..
s original expressionist acrylic painting
Raventos trained at the elite Sant Jordi School of Fine Arts in Barcelona....
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
Mid Century French Expressionist Portrait of a Man, framed oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, mid 20th century
Title: Expressionist portrait of a man
Medium: oil painting on board, framed
framed: 27.25 x 27.5 inches
canvas: 21.75 x 18 inc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Snowman family
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured the warmth of family ties against the chill of a winter's day. Through impressionistic strokes and an expressionistic palette, I aimed to evoke th...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Expressionist paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Expressionist paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add paintings created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, orange, purple, green and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Iryna Kastsova, Maria Asuncion Raventos, Masri Hayssam, and Evelyne Ballestra. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Oil Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Expressionist paintings, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available.