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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
Dynamic abstraction, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Dynamic abstraction, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Dynamic abstraction, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Ludmila Budanov

Located in Yardley, PA

The artist opens a new series of works with this beautiful painting. When we peer at this picture, we seem to be immersed in the thicket of a dense forest located on the slope of a m...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fantasy with Flowers 29
Fantasy with Flowers 29

Fantasy with Flowers 29

Located in Zofingen, AG

"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)   paper 59x42cm  On the paper acrylic, oil pastel, felt-tip pen, ink, gold leaf, pencils, silver,mixed media. Flowers are a smile of ...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Fantasy with Flowers 28
Fantasy with Flowers 28

Fantasy with Flowers 28

Located in Zofingen, AG

"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)   paper 59x42cm  On the paper acrylic, oil pastel, felt-tip pen, ink, gold leaf, pencils, silver,mixed media. Flowers are a smile of ...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Fantasy with Flowers 24
Fantasy with Flowers 24

Fantasy with Flowers 24

Located in Zofingen, AG

"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)   paper 59x42cm  On the paper acrylic, oil pastel, felt-tip pen, ink, gold leaf, pencils, silver,mixed media. Flowers are a smile of ...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Mid 20th Century oil painting of a cicada by Belgian artist Baugniet
Mid 20th Century oil painting of a cicada by Belgian artist Baugniet

Mid 20th Century oil painting of a cicada by Belgian artist Baugniet

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Marcel Louis Baugniet (Belgian, 1896 – 1995) Sigale de Mer (Cicada of the sea) Oil on board with scraffito Signed ‘M L BAUGNIET / 47’ (upper right) 17.3/4 x 13.1/2 in. (45 x 34.3 cm.) Marcel-Louis Baugniet was born in Liege on the 18th March 1896. Painter, theorist, furniture designer, creator of posters, costumes and stage sets, he was one of the main defenders of the notion of Pure Plastic Arts. Baugniet studied painting at the Royal Academy of Beaux-Arts in Brussels where he mixed with Paul Delvaux, René Magritte, Victor Servrancks and Pierre-Louis Flouquet. He spent some time in Paris and decided that he would become an iconoclastic and avant garde artist. He discovered abstract art with Kandinsky, Kupka, Mondrian and Delaunay and with wonder and stupeur he also learnt of the constructivist movement, which was born in Russia with Malevitch and Lissitsky. In 1922, Baugniet then 26 years old returned to Brussels and married the Russian danser Akarova for whom he designed costumes and stage sets. M-L Baugniet painted, designed and engraved some superb series of dansers and sportspersons (the « Kaloprosopies »), works entrenched with impeccable lines of constructed art. He painted with contemplation geometric compositions which mixed a grace of colours with the rigour of shapes. Baugniet wrote articles on esthetics and applicated arts in the magasine 7 Arts and edited, with the Dutch architect Van Tonderen, the manifesto of the movement that they called « Le beau, C’est l'utile » (beauty is useful) Towards the end of the 20s, he separated from Akarova and in 1927 he opened his own Home Decor shop. With regret Baugniet laid down his paint brushes and threw himself into interior design and the creation of tubular furniture, everyday objects and carpets. He remarried the Russian Olga Reich. He created a circle of ideas that included artists, writers, politicians and intellectuals of all kinds. Throughout his career, Baugniet participated in numerous international exhibitions of decorative art. In 1977 abstraction, constructivism and Marcel-Louis Baugniet were rediscovered. Decorated and lauded, Baugniet began to paint once more and co-founded the magasine Mesures with Jo Delahaut...

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Board

R Poch 109 Cat Women Mujer con gato original acrylic painting
R Poch 109 Cat Women Mujer con gato original acrylic painting

R Poch 109 Cat Women Mujer con gato original acrylic painting

By Ramon Poch

Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL

109. Mujer con gato 120 x 100 cm acrylic painting Born in Badalona (Barcelona). Photographer and advertising film director. Founding partner of the advertising production company L...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

River fountain in a city park
River fountain in a city park

River fountain in a city park

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In my artwork, I've captured a serene moment in city life, where nature meets daily hustle—evoking tranquility. Oil paints allowed me to blend expressive brushstrokes with realistic ...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Roses in a vase 50X40 oil painting
Roses in a vase 50X40 oil painting

Roses in a vase 50X40 oil painting

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this piece, I captured the transient beauty of life through the delicate interplay of light and color. My strokes convey a dance between realism and imagination, an expressionisti...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Love and umbrellas 60X80 oil painting
Love and umbrellas 60X80 oil painting

Love and umbrellas 60X80 oil painting

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this oil painting, I've intertwined expressionism with impressionist touches to capture a couple's serene walk under a vibrantly hued autumnal canopy. The realism of the wet path ...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mushroom Woman, colorful deep blue figurative mushroom hat
Mushroom Woman, colorful deep blue figurative mushroom hat

Mushroom Woman, colorful deep blue figurative mushroom hat

By Janet Morgan

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Watercolor, mixed media, using resists. Janet Morgan’s explosive art captures the exuberance and deep wisdom we humans yearn to experience. Her sense of humor and spiritual depth s...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Watercolor, Archival Paper

Venetian Gondolas 4
Venetian Gondolas 4

Venetian Gondolas 4

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this piece, I captured the tranquil essence of Venetian gondolas swaying gently in the water. Through expressive brushstrokes and vibrant blues, I aimed to evoke peaceful reflecti...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Venetian Gondolas 1
Venetian Gondolas 1

Venetian Gondolas 1

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this painting, I captured the serene beauty of gondolas resting on the shimmering Venetian waters. Through vibrant blues and gentle reflections, I expressed a peaceful yet lively ...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

OPISSO  PROCESSION.VIRGIN original gouache painting
OPISSO  PROCESSION.VIRGIN original gouache painting

OPISSO PROCESSION.VIRGIN original gouache painting

By Alfredo Opisso

Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL

OPISSO CARDONA, Alfredo (Barcelona, 1907 - Mataro, Barcelona, 1980). Painter and illustrator, was the son of Ricardo Opisso and nephew of Joan Cardona, who gave him the first lesson...

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1970s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Cardboard

Spring
Spring

Edgars VintersSpring, 1978

$840Sale Price|20% Off

Spring

By Edgars Vinters

Located in Riga, LV

Edgars Vinters (1919-2014) Edgars Vinters is working in oil, watercolor and monotype techniques. He paints landscapes in different seasons and flowers. In 1970 the significant place...

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1970s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Still Life with Cow Skull, Original Painting
Still Life with Cow Skull, Original Painting

Still Life with Cow Skull, Original Painting

By Robert Hofherr

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This still life depicts a domestic scene, featuring three bottles, a vase, an orange, and an animal skull arranged on a patterned green table. A plant on the ot...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Acrylic

Soulmate 1
Soulmate 1

Soulmate 1

By Damola Ayegbayo

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

State of Mind 4
State of Mind 4

State of Mind 4

By Damola Ayegbayo

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Rose in hand 50X70 oil
Rose in hand 50X70 oil

Rose in hand 50X70 oil

By Elena Lukina

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...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Red dress 60X80 oil
Red dress 60X80 oil

Red dress 60X80 oil

By Elena Lukina

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...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Walk under umbrella 40X30 oil
Walk under umbrella 40X30 oil

Walk under umbrella 40X30 oil

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this oil painting, I've captured a serene stroll, both playful and introspective. The vibrant umbrella stands against the soothing backdrop, a dance of color and light, invoking a...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The world belongs to you 80X100 oil
The world belongs to you 80X100 oil

The world belongs to you 80X100 oil

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In creating this piece, I poured my soul into capturing the essence of freedom and joy. The vibrant brushstrokes in oil reflect the intensity and depth of the liberating emotions cou...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Snow White and Redhead 80X80 oil
Snow White and Redhead 80X80 oil

Snow White and Redhead 80X80 oil

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this oil painting, I strove to capture the essence of companionship and the gentle intimacy shared between two majestic beings. The warm, soft hues and delicate brushwork express ...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Still life with flowers. Oil on cardboard, 50x40 cm

Still life with flowers. Oil on cardboard, 50x40 cm

By Aleksandr Rodin

Located in Riga, LV

Still life with flowers. Oil on cardboard, 50x40 cm Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001) Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad School ...

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1970s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Happy summer
Happy summer

Happy summer

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this expressive oil on canvas, vibrant hues dance with light and energy, capturing the essence of a sun-soaked meadow. The figure embraces the warmth, surrounded by the jubilance ...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Magnolia in bloom
Magnolia in bloom

Magnolia in bloom

By Elena Lukina

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 ...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

KOI 2
KOI 2

KOI 2

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this vibrant blend of expressionism and impressionism, I used acrylic and oil to capture the dynamic essence of life, loosely inspired by the fluid, ever-changing nature of existe...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard

BIRD 20
BIRD 20

BIRD 20

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this vibrant fusion of acrylic and oil, I harnessed the raw, emotive power of expressionism with the subtle delicacy of impressionism to capture the essence of resilience and vigi...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard

Tulips. 1996. Oil on canvas, 81х100 cm
Tulips. 1996. Oil on canvas, 81х100 cm

Tulips. 1996. Oil on canvas, 81х100 cm

Located in Riga, LV

Tulips. 1996. Oil on canvas, 81х100 cm Jurgis Skulme (1928-2015) – painter, art scientist. 1954 – The graduating State Art Academy of Latvia, the monumental department (diploma wor...

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1990s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Love in the Night City
Love in the Night City

Love in the Night City

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this vibrant painting, I've married the boldness of pop art with the heartfelt touch of naive style. The use of acrylic and oil gives depth and texture, evoking the raw emotions a...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"Into My Studio" oil on canvas by Masri
"Into My Studio" oil on canvas by Masri

"Into My Studio" oil on canvas by Masri

By Masri Hayssam

Located in Carmel, CA

Masri is a passionate Italian, US-based artist whose work has been exhibited in USA, the UK, Germany, Lebanon, Italy and Norway. His work is varied and known especially in Europe, an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Red & Red 30X30 oil painting
Red & Red 30X30 oil painting

Red & Red 30X30 oil painting

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this piece, I've poured my fascination with color and light into every stroke, crafting a vibrant dialogue between form and space. The rich, warm reds anchor the composition, exud...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gentle roses  50X40 oil painting.
Gentle roses  50X40 oil painting.

Gentle roses 50X40 oil painting.

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this oil painting, I sought to capture the elegance and tranquility of nature's beauty with a touch of vintage allure. The brushstrokes convey both the softness and the vibrancy o...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Style of Egon Schiele
Style of Egon Schiele

Style of Egon Schiele

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mystery nude in the style of German Expressionists, especially Egon Schiele. It appears to be reverse painted on plexiglass and signature is illegible.

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20th Century Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Roses in a blue vase 50X70 oil painting.
Roses in a blue vase 50X70 oil painting.

Roses in a blue vase 50X70 oil painting.

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

As the creator of this piece, I immersed myself in the beauty of nature's transience, capturing the ephemeral grace of roses in a dance with light and shadow. Through my oil paints, ...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Valentine 50X40 oil painting.
Valentine 50X40 oil painting.

Valentine 50X40 oil painting.

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this fervent oil painting, I've channeled the vibrancy of passion and the tenderness of affection through a bouquet of luscious tulips cradled in a gleaming red vase. The expressi...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Wildflowers 50X50 oil on canvas
Wildflowers 50X50 oil on canvas

Wildflowers 50X50 oil on canvas

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In creating this piece, I aimed to capture the wild, untamed spirit of nature. Each stroke embodies the dance of the breeze through vibrant wildflowers, with expressive colors that e...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pond 60X40
Pond 60X40

Pond 60X40

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this oil painting, I've captured the serenity of nature through vibrant hues and emotive brushstrokes. Each petal and leaf carries the essence of impressionist dreams, blending in...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sunflower 70X50
Sunflower 70X50

Sunflower 70X50

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this oil on canvas, I've poured my soul into capturing the vibrant essence of life. With bold strokes and vivid hues, I've embraced expressionism and realism to evoke a sense of w...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sunflower 50X40
Sunflower 50X40

Sunflower 50X40

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this piece, I've explored the juxtaposition of life's ephemerality and enduring warmth. The sunflower, despite its wilting state, is a vibrant focal point that offers a moment of ...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Carnival Night 70X70
Carnival Night 70X70

Carnival Night 70X70

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

Carnival Night Venice, Carnival, masks, ladies in hats, Masquerade! What could be better to be in Venice on a festive Carnival night! Medieval costumes and dresses, beautiful ladies,...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Delicate dandelions 30X40
Delicate dandelions 30X40

Delicate dandelions 30X40

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

This work symbolizes our wonderful, beautiful and fragile, like a crystal world. The magic field of solar dandelions from which it is impossible to take your eyes off. A short moment...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Dandelions in flight 60X60
Dandelions in flight 60X60

Dandelions in flight 60X60

By Elena Lukina

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...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fragment of a lawn of dandelions 50X70
Fragment of a lawn of dandelions 50X70

Fragment of a lawn of dandelions 50X70

By Elena Lukina

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...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Tenderness 40X30
Tenderness 40X30

Tenderness 40X30

By Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

This work symbolizes our wonderful, beautiful and fragile, like a crystal world. The magic field of solar dandelions from which it is impossible to take your eyes off. A short moment...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ball. 1920's, oil on canvas, 65x92 cm
Ball. 1920's, oil on canvas, 65x92 cm

Ball. 1920's, oil on canvas, 65x92 cm

By Romans Suta

Located in Riga, LV

Ball. 1920's, oil on canvas, 65x92 cm Provenance: Romans Suta daughter Tatjana Suta (1923-2004) Artwork not signed Romans Suta Born on April 28, 1896 in the vicinity of Cesis (Lat...

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1920s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"RIDING AT DAWN" MODERN YET VINTAGE COWGIRL BRILLIANT COLORS

"RIDING AT DAWN" MODERN YET VINTAGE COWGIRL BRILLIANT COLORS

Located in San Antonio, TX

Debra Benditz Texas Artist Image Size: 48 x 36 Medium: Oil "Riding at Dawn" Cowgirl We will only ship in the Continental United State for posted shipping price. Debra Benditz Texas Artist Statement My oil paintings are a vibrant expression of the feminine and the can-do spirit of the Wild American West as embodied by my paternal grandmother and great-grandmother, both award-winning horsewomen. I use saturated colors, often found in nature, to interpret burgeoning growth, beauty and the human form especially of Jennie Pawson and Aeola Huston Mitchell, my cowgirl ancestors. I know these feisty women from stories I heard my father tell and from old photographs showing the time Jennie met Theodore Roosevelt, and another from 1901, when she was named a champion of the Cheyenne, Wyoming Frontier Days. As a child I spent hours on the floor of my grandfather’s music room as Enrico Caruso serenaded me from the Victrola. I gazed in awe at the tall bookcases, art-covered walls and my grandfather’s art nouveau postcard...

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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil

Paris, Seine. 1918/19, oil on cardboard, 38x52 cm
Paris, Seine. 1918/19, oil on cardboard, 38x52 cm

Paris, Seine. 1918/19, oil on cardboard, 38x52 cm

Located in Riga, LV

Paris, Seine. 1918/19, oil on cardboard, 38x52 cm Signature located in bottom right corner Belay The certificate: M. Roland Souef at November 23, 2011 Pierre Savigny de Belay...

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1910s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

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.