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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
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

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

Meadow Journey
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Meadow Journey" by Desmond Akindoju is an enchanting masterpiece that beckons viewers into a realm where innocence meets introspection. The focal poi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

A Village river
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've merged the vibrant fluidity of impressionism with the vivid reality of fine art. I wanted the tranquility of the village river to envelop the viewer, the expressi...
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Nickel Pinks At Barts Bar" Modern Expressionist Figurative
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Nickel Pinks at Barts Bar is from Sandra Jones Campbell's recent collection, a series that displays her unique vision of the world and is informed by her current social observations. It is custom framed on a box canvas and ready to hang and enjoy! (Framed Dimension is 31" x 31x2") The internationally collected artist is based in Laguna Beach and has had multiple Solo exhibitions in galleries and museums throughout the United States over the past 30 years. Sandra Jones Campbell’s depiction of social and political scenes reflect both her professional respect for the 30’s style German Expressionists Max Beckman...
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

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

Long Walk Home, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Leafless trees stretch upward against a vibrant, lime-green sky. A purple path leads the eye into the distance. The limited palette makes the scene cohesive a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Sillons, Blue Countryside, expressionism abstract, oil, Landscape, French
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont is a french artist . She has been painting the landscapes of Normandy for 40 years. His painting is today recognized throughout the world. This painting is a countrysid...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunny flowers 3D (24X18)
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil creation, I've poured my passion into every stroke, bringing the vibrancy of sunlit flowers to life. It's a fusion of expressionist energy and impressionist grace, with a...
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Colorful French Expressionist/ Fauvist Oil Painting Busy City Square Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, circa 1970's, expressionist/ fauvist style. Title: Busy city street/ square scene with figures Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 19...
Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

WINTER SALE! Snowy chalet 50X70 oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
As I caressed the canvas with my brush, oil paints gave life to this tranquil scene, a symphony of blues, and whites composing the serene wintry melody. My strokes carried the whisper of crisp mountain...
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

New Year's breakfast 40X30
Located in Zofingen, AG
Delicious still life. This work is inspired by the upcoming holidays. Christmas, New Year. Usually caviar sandwiches and tangerines are always present on the festive table. The nex...
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

What We Get In Return
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
In the realm of art, the interplay between subject and background can create captivating narratives that resonate with viewers on multiple levels. Adewuyi Theophilus...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Seagull Games
Located in Zofingen, AG
Seagulls are playing over the sea, in flight and weightlessness, as a symbol of independence and freedom from the problems of humanity. Or is this Providence playing with the World
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

I. Mundo vertical. BARCELONA STREET original watercolor painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
BARCELONA STREET original watercolor painting. MUNDO Ignasi Ignasi Mundó trained at the School of La Lonja, with Joaquín Mir, Mariano Pidelaserra and Manolo Hugué. In 1945 he recei...
Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Magnolia in bloom
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this piece, I sought to capture the ephemeral beauty of nature's awakening. Each brushstroke embodies the vivacity and energy of new beginnings, weaving a dance of color ...
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Jaume Terrassa BARCELONA realist original acrylic canvas
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
" BARCELONA" realist original acrylic canvas. Mallorcan artistic painter. He offers us a vision of the placid and calm reality, and a uniformity of tones, gives his works a manifes...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Unflappable 3
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Simon Obeka uses Unflappable to portray a woman showing calmness in a crisis. Unflappable is a spectacular artwork that depicts the spirit of resilience and confidence during turmoil. This painting created by artist Obeka Simon...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Raventos CADAQUES Small Vertical original expressionist acrylic canvas
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
RAVENTÓS Mª Assumpció – (San Sadurní d’Anoia, Barcelona 1930). Raventos trained at the elite Sant Jordi School of Fine Arts in Barcelona. Raventós expanded her studies in etching and...
Category

Late 20th Century Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

My Mind
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Vibrant Orange and Red "Pant" Abstract by Joy W.
Located in Soquel, CA
Dynamic, heavy impasto abstract expressionist garden scene by Joy W. (American, 20th Century). Titled "Pant" and dated "Summer 2003" on verso. Signed indistinctly on verso, "Joy W". ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Magic dream 80X80
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've delved into the tender connection between nature and childhood. The way the child and the majestic animal share a moment of silent conversation amidst the ...
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Blue Bayou, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Tall, wispy grasses sway in the foreground, leading to the blue-green water that extends towards the horizon. Gentle waves ripple across the surface, meeting ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Landscape Scene of Fisherman by Lake" Expressionistic Oil Painting on Masonite
Located in New York, NY
A strong modernist oil painting depicted in 1963 by Russian painter Michael Baxte. Mostly known for his abstracted figures on canvas or street scenes, this piece is a wonderful representation of his figures in water landscapes with expressive use of color, shape, and form. Later in his career, Baxte explores Expressionism, infusing both European and North American stylistic trends. This piece is from later in his career, but we can feel this underlying style throughout. Art measures 18 x 21.75 inches Michael Posner Baxte was born in 1890 in the small town of Staroselje Belarus, Russia. For the first half of the 19th century it was a center of the Chabad movement of Hasidic Jews, but this group was gone by the middle of the 19th century. By the time the Baxte family immigrated to the United States at the beginning of the 20th century, the Jewish population numbered only on the hundreds. The native language of the Baxte family was Yiddish. It is likely that the death of Michael Baxte’s father triggered the family’s immigration. Three older brothers arrived in New York between 1903 and 1905. Michael and his mother, Rebecca, arrived in 1907. By 1910 Michael, his mother, and brother, Joseph, were living in New Orleans and may have spent some time on a Louisiana plantation. Around 1912, Michael Baxte returned to Europe to study the violin. In 1914 he, his mother, and Joseph moved to New York City. Meanwhile, in Algeria, a talented young woman painter, Violette Mege, was making history. Since for the first time, a woman won the prestigious Beaux Art competition in Algeria. At first, the awards committee denied her the prize but, with French government intervention, Mege eventually prevailed. She won again 3 years later and, in 1916, used the scholarship to visit the United States of America. When Violette came to New York, she met Baxte, who was, by then, an accomplished violinist, teacher, and composer. Baxte’s compositions were performed at the Tokyo Imperial Theater, and in 1922 he was listed in the American Jewish Yearbook as one of the prominent members of the American Jewish community. As a music teacher he encouraged individual expression. Baxte stated, “No pupil should ever be forced into imitation of the teacher. Art is a personal experience, and the teacher’s truest aim must be to awaken this light of personality through the patient light of science.” By 1920 Michael Baxte and Violette Mege were living together in Manhattan. Although they claimed to be living as husband and wife, it seems that their marriage did not become official until 1928. On their “unofficial” honeymoon around 1917, in Algiers, Baxte confided to her his ambition to paint. There and later in New Mexico where the wonderful steeped sunlight approximates the coloring of Algiers, she taught him his heart’s desire. He never had any other teacher. She never had any other pupil. For ten years she devoted all her time, energy, and ambition to teaching, encouraging, inspiring him. Then in 1928, their mutual strivings were rewarded, as his works were being chosen as one of the two winners in the Dudensing National Competition for American Painters. Out of 150 artists from across the country participated in the Dudensing, and Michael Posner Baxte and, Robert Fawcett, were the winners. In his 1924 naturalization application, he indicated that he was sometimes known as “Michael Posner Baxte.” One of the witnesses to his application was Bernard Karfiol, a Jewish American artist. That’s when Michael may...
Category

1960s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Masonite

WINTER SALE! In winter park 50X70 oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I embraced the solitude and serenity of a winter's walk. With oil, I captured the dance of light through bare branches, transmuting the chill into a warm glow. It's an...
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Icy river in the Christmas forest 50X70
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've poured my soul into capturing the raw, serene beauty of nature's embrace during the winter. I've blended expressionism with touches of realism to evoke the stilln...
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

In Town, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A town exudes a whimsical charm with its expressionist portrayal. The simple and non-traditional images of the houses, lamp posts, and residents burst with mu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

WINTER SALE! Christmas forest 40X50 oi painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I sought to capture the serene embrace of winter, as the hush of snow blankets the earth. This piece is a dance of cool and warm hues, intertwining to depict the qu...
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

King Be Shaved
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"King Be Shaved" by James Ogamba Tochukwu is a visually compelling artwork that captures a moment of intimate regality. The scene unfolds with a king about to...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Christmas wish 60X90
Located in Zofingen, AG
In the soft embrace of oil pastels, I've lovingly woven a tapestry of pure innocence and wonder. My brushstrokes carry the gentle weight of dreams, as this young muse, with fairy win...
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Snowman with a flashlight 30X25
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the whimsical joy and innocent warmth of winter's magic. Brushstrokes of oil dance across the canvas, framing a cheerful snowman as...
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Winter evening 50X70 oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this tranquil scene, I've immersed my brush in the silent poetry of winter's embrace. Through textured oils and a symphony of muted pastels, I've sought to capture the hushed whis...
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Christmas tree in the snow
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my artwork, I've captured the serene majesty of a solitary evergreen standing resilient amidst a tranquil snowy landscape. Every stroke of my oil paints breathes life into the con...
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Mexican Landscape Scene with Female Figures and Child" Expressionistic Style
Located in New York, NY
A strong modernist oil painting depicted in the Mid Century by Russian painter Michael Baxte. Mostly known for his abstracted figures on canvas or street scenes, this piece is a wond...
Category

1970s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Masonite

Dress up the snowman! Gift Art 30X25
Located in Zofingen, AG
In the embrace of winter's chill, I crafted this oil painting, where vibrant touches of expressionism meet the tender narrative of impressionism. A child's innocent connection with a...
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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

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

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

Poppy meadow 50X70
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I have captured the wild spirit of a meadow, brimming with vibrant poppies. My brushstrokes dance with expressionism and impressionism, while fine art technique...
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Believe 1
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

WINTER SALE! Winter day 40X50 oi painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I sought to capture the serene, yet invigorating essence of a winter's embrace. The cool, crisp hues and soft, textured brushstrokes converge to evoke the quiet...
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Young, Gifted and Black
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The painting titled "Young, Gifted, and Black" portrays a beautiful black girl with a confident gaze, looking directly at the audience. The girl is depicted with a slight smile on he...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Oil

Provence Hill Perched Village, French Expressionist Original Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
AKOS BIRO (HUNGARIAN 1911-2002) watercolour painting size: 9 x 6.75 inches Beautifully colourful, original painting by the very popular and highly regarded Hungarian/ French painter...
Category

Late 20th Century Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Gouache

Eniyan (Human) 9
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

Against All Odds 7
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

Victim (Boy)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Oil

Lady in Red 60X80 oil
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork is a passionate symphony in oil, where expressive strokes and vibrant hues of red capture the essence of emotion and movement. It blurs the lines between realism and exp...
Category

2010s 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

Elevated
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Elevated" by Obiora Anamaleze is a striking and enigmatic artwork that invites viewers into a world of profound symbolism and contemplation. The cent...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Arise!!!
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Nigerians arise, brothers and sisters that believe in the union called Nigeria, ARISE!!! The green-white-green t-shirt has turned to rag on us, let us let go of any excuses to keep folding our arms when we can certainly unfold it and un-tape the sellotape in our mouth. Let us emancipate ourselves from (mental, religious, and tribal) slavery, no one but ourselves can free our minds! Let us serve our fatherland with love in the little way we can and stop following our leaders who want to divide us because of their selfish gain. While we arise to unfold our arms and un-tape the sellotape on our mouth, let us speak up, Let us preach love, not hatred, tolerance, not intolerance, peace and not violence, revolution not crises. Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) About Artist Omoyemi Ogedengbe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

quietude, woman with red dress, oil, , figurative, contemporary expressionism
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont's oil painting captivates the viewer with a bold portrayal of a reclining woman, seen from the back, draped in a mesmerizing red dress. The artist's signature style, ch...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Against All Odds, I Stand
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Gbelekale Azeez's "Against All Odds, I Stand" is a striking artwork that features a woman standing tall and proud in the face of adversity. The piece is a celebration of resilience, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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

"Mexican Landscape Scene of Mother with Children" Expressionistic Style Painting
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 representation of his portraits in countryside landscapes with expressive use of color, shape, and form. Later in his career, Baxte explores Expressionism, infusing both European and North American stylistic trends. Art measures 21.25 x 25.5 inches Michael Posner Baxte was born in 1890 in the small town of Staroselje Belarus, Russia. For the first half of the 19th century, it was a center of the Chabad movement of Hasidic Jews, but this group was gone by the middle of the 19th century. By the time the Baxte family immigrated to the United States at the beginning of the 20th century, the Jewish population numbered only on the hundreds. The native language of the Baxte family was Yiddish. It is likely that the death of Michael Baxte’s father triggered the family’s immigration. Three older brothers arrived in New York between 1903 and 1905. Michael and his mother, Rebecca, arrived in 1907. By 1910 Michael, his mother, and brother, Joseph, were living in New Orleans and may have spent some time on a Louisiana plantation. Around 1912, Michael Baxte returned to Europe to study the violin. In 1914 he, his mother, and Joseph moved to New York City. Meanwhile, in Algeria, a talented young woman painter, Violette Mege, was making history. For the first time, a woman won the prestigious Beaux Art competition in Algeria. At first, the awards committee denied her the prize but, with French government intervention, Mege eventually prevailed. She won again 3 years later and, in 1916, used the scholarship to visit the United States of America. When Violette came to New York, she met Baxte, who was, by then, an accomplished violinist, teacher, and composer. Baxte’s compositions were performed at the Tokyo Imperial Theater, and in 1922 he was listed in the American Jewish Yearbook as one of the prominent members of the American Jewish community. As a music teacher, he encouraged individual expression. Baxte stated, “No pupil should ever be forced into the imitation of the teacher. Art is a personal experience, and the teacher’s truest aim must be to awaken this light of personality through the patient's light of science.” By 1920 Michael Baxte and Violette Mege were living together in Manhattan. Although they claimed to be living as husband and wife, it seems that their marriage did not become official until 1928. On their “unofficial” honeymoon around 1917, in Algiers, Baxte confided to her his ambition to paint. There and later in New Mexico where the wonderful steeped sunlight approximates the coloring of Algiers, she taught him his heart’s desire. He never had any other teacher. She never had any other pupil. For ten years she devoted all her time, energy, and ambition to teaching, encouraging, inspiring him. Then in 1928, their mutual strivings were rewarded, as his works were being chosen as one of the two winners in the Dudensing National Competition for American Painters. Out of 150 artists from across the country participated in the Dudensing, and Michael Posner Baxte and, Robert Fawcett...
Category

1960s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Masonite

Man with bird, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
My paintings and drawings are very personal, they capture my everyday life, my reaction to things I experienced, either yesterday, in my childhood or even events I imagine. My portra...
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Expressionist paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Expressionist paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add paintings created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, orange, purple, green and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Iryna Kastsova, Maria Asuncion Raventos, Masri Hayssam, and Evelyne Ballestra. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Oil Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Expressionist paintings, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available.

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