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
Liza 01, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This artwork is inspired by fragments of the book ‘Bezonken Rood’ by Jeroen Brouwers. The fragments that inspired the artist are about his memories of a long-lost love: Liza. “During the few seconds I stood in my garden, I thought of Liza, in her dragonfly-blue see-through clothes, years ago. […] In my imagination I saw her in the rectangular lit window above the clock shop...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
The beauty of dance XII
Located in Sempach, LU
A continuation of the ballet topic. A beautiful ballerina in a dance moving. Realistic contemporary art with dancing ballerina. Combination of oil paints with acrylic underpainting. ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Chamomile field 50X100
Located in Sempach, LU
As I brushed oil onto the canvas, my heart danced with each stroke, creating a symphony in hues and textures. This piece is a peaceful haven, where expressionism and impressionism me...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Beautiful coast
Located in Sempach, LU
I've poured my soul into this canvas, blending the visceral textures of oil with the fluid beauty of nature. My brushstrokes convey a dance between realism and impressionism, where l...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Poppies in the fog 40X50 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
In this creation, I've woven vibrant reds and soothing blues to evoke feelings of mystery and serenity amidst nature's embrace. Each brushstroke celebrates life's ephemeral moments, ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Gentle roses 50X40 oil painting. Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
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...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Hjalmar Kragh-Pedersen, Sydhavn, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This early 20th-century oil painting by Danish artist Hjalmar Kragh-Pedersen (1883-1962) depicts the industrial area of Sydhavn, Denmark.
Hjalmar Kragh-Pedersen was predominantly kn...
Category
1910s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dream
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on canvas by Madé Gourdon, France, 1960s. "Dream". with frame: 70x61 cm - without frame: 55x46 cm. 10F format. Signed "Madé Gourdon" in the lower left. In its frame Montparnasse....
Category
1960s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Burlap, Oil, Canvas
Snow White and Redhead 80X80 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
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 ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
The Triumph Of Love. Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
The Triumph of Love weaves symbolism with uplifting imagery. The painting is woven with free flowing brush strokes overlaying the canvas to create a stunning piece that is imbued wit...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
WINTER SALE! Winter landscape 50X70 oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
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
Oil, Canvas
THE RETURN, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
A house, a traveler, who stands and looks at it, theme of nostalgia, theme of return to your own soul, that the house represents, after drifting away from it for a long time :: Pain...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Nude woman with secrets
Located in Boxholm, SE
Nude woman with secrets – Jolanta Johnsson, experienced Polish artist, graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, PhD of fine arts, university teacher. She currently lives in Sw...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Monotype
Flowers & Fruit in a Window - Large French Expressionist Still Life Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful 1950's French expressionist oil on canvas depicting flowers and fruits in a window by Philippe Marie René Picard. Bright and colourful still life on a good scale. Signed lower right.
Artist: Philippe Marie René Picard (French, 1915-1997)
Title: Flowers & Fruits in a Window
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 21 x 32 inches (54 x 82 cm)
Philippe Marie René Picard was born in the small village of Neuvy-le-Roi in France. His parents were Albert Picard and Marie Lehoux; he had a total of six siblings. After studying at the Lycée Descartes in Tours, he entered the studio of the artist François Sicard. He was then accepted to the École supérieure des beaux-arts de Tours from 1932 to 1934, where he was a pupil of Maurice Mathurin. In 1935, he entered the School of Fine Arts in Paris, then in 1936-1938 the studio of Fernand Sabatté, and finally Charles-François-Prosper Guérin studio.
Phillippe Marie exhibited at the Salon des Indépendants 1945, where the city of Paris bought the first painting. He then exhibited regularly at the Salon des Indépendants until 1989. In 1946 when this painting was created, he exhibited for the first time in Stockholm. At the end of the same year, he was noticed by Youki Desnos and exhibit at the Fontan gallery in Paris. In 1947 and 1948, he participated in a group exhibition at the Marquié Gallery in New York under the title: School of Paris - Paintings with Eugène Boudin , Jean-Baptiste Corot , Braque , Andre Lhote , Élisée Maclet , Camille Pissarro and Henri Rousseau.
He travelled to Sweden from October to November 1949. It will be his only trip abroad. Subsequently, he made several important exhibitions in Sweden. He continues to exhibit in Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, Venezuela, Lebanon, Spain...
Category
1950s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Garden of Eden. 2021., canvas, oil, 110x137 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Garden of Eden. 2021., canvas, oil, 110x137 cm
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Anonimo pank, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Large Abstract portrait Painting, black&White on canvas ,work by Dimitris Pavlopoulos Painting created with acrylic . Colors: Black &White , Abstract Canvas Collection 2021 Size:...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Forest Fantastical, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Catching the final light of a February day in Massachusetts, the treetops burst into vibrant hues. Drawing inspiration from van Gogh's bold landscapes, the unde...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Raventos Violin Vertical Litle original expressionist acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
RAVENTÓS Mª Assumpció – (San Sadurní d’Anoia, Barcelona 1930).. iolin original expressionist acrylic painting
Raventos trained at the elite Sant Jordi School of Fine Arts in Barcelo...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Cardboard
Sunflowers
Located in Sempach, LU
"In my creation, I pour my soul into the vibrant dance of sunflowers under an evocative sky. Each stroke is a symphony of colors, blending impressionistic warmth with a touch of real...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen, Canvas
Garden Island, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
The sky glows orange, its vibrant colors reflected upon the lake. Pine trees grace the horizon with their distinct silhouettes. While the far shore emits a fain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Bude Shadows, costal, beach, summertime, landscape, seascape, swimming, Cornwall
Located in Deddington, GB
Bude Shadows is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley Painted in the Artist's Gloucestershire Studio, Bude Shadows is Inspired by a trip to Cornwall last Summer. Photographs were t...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Nantes Seaport
By Robert L.P. Lavoine
Located in Pasadena, CA
Robert L. P. Lavoine is a French painter born in 1916 and dead in 1999.
Known for his sea landscapes and urban landscapes, he is associated with the expressionist current of the twe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Nude
Located in Oslo, NO
In my work I merge feelings with color, creating dynamism and energy through expressive brushstrokes. It is a dialogue between figuration and impressionism, embellished with a touch ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Watercolor
Carnival Night 70X70
Located in Sempach, LU
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,...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Mill in the marsh, Original Oil on Canvas, Signed, French Expressionist
Located in PARIS, FR
*Dimensions include the frame
Claude Grosperrin's artwork is a vivid exploration of texture and abstraction, capturing the essence of a rustic landscape with a palpable sense of ene...
Category
1950s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Gallery, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Drawing inspiration from a charming New England town art gallery, this fauvist reinterpretation simplifies intricate details, allowing the vibrant shapes of exp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Sun-Kissed, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
In a tranquil garden, wildflowers daydream and create their own sunshine. Blue and gold blooms dominate the cluster, with red ones adding vibrant accents. Infus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dandelions at sunrise 70X90
Located in Sempach, LU
When I get to work with dandelions, I associate them with our wonderful, beautiful and fragile, like a crystal world.
The magic field of solar dandelions from which it is impossible ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Cape Ann, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Fauvist color and energetic paint handling invigorate a Massachusetts harbor. Displaying an expressive and loose painting technique, the underpainting actively ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Lady in Red 60X80 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
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
Oil, Canvas
Sojourner, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
As she walks away from the crowd on her own she seems intent and focused on the task at hand. The painting is soft and blurred to add to the feeling of peace and serene that is felt...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Inspiration Catcher
Located in Oslo, NO
In my work, emotions and energy flow with every brush stroke. The painting shows a young woman completely immersed in her inner world. She seeks inspiration for her creative flight. ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Pastel, Acrylic
Belgian Barn by the River - Expressionist Landscape Original Oil on Canvas
By Gloria Takla
Located in Soquel, CA
Belgian Barn by the River - Expressionist Landscape in Oil on Canvas
Vibrant depiction of barn by a river by Gloria Takla (American/German, b. 1940). A bright pink barn with a red r...
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spring in the garden
Located in Sempach, LU
"In this emotive oil creation, I infused the essence of spring's renewal. Each brushstroke embodies the fresh bloom's vibrant dance, with a palette that whispers the tranquility of n...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
I. Mundo vertical. BARCELONA STREET original watercolor painting
By Ignasi Mundó
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
Scarlet poppies 50X70 oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
Scarlet poppies
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Poppy Fairy 24X30 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
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
Oil, Canvas
Queen of the Selkies, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Inspired by a Scottish folktale during her trip to Scotland, artist Sumner Crenshaw depicts two figures under the moon. In the tale, a selkie transforms into a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Poppy meadow 50X70
Located in Sempach, LU
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
Oil, Canvas
Little Red Riding Hood 60X40 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've melded expressionism with touches of impressionism and realism to capture a moment of serene companionship amidst nature's downpour. The vivid red umbrella...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Lake and mountain landscape
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Category
19th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Magnolia in bloom
Located in Sempach, LU
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
Tight Corner 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The artwork titled "Tight Corner" features a man and woman looking at each other in a romantic way, with a smile on their faces. This piece of art is a beautiful representation of lo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Expressionist Figurative water color painting- Series Bath NO.1
Located in Beijing, CN
Artist Biography
Zhang Chunyang was born in 1975 in Changchun, Jilin. She earned her B.F.A at Jilin University of Arts in 1999, and studied at Central Acadamy of Fine Arts, Beijing ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache, Handmade Paper
Musical Fantasy
Located in Oslo, NO
The picture was painted as the second part of the “Musician” diptych. The violin's music gains weight and visual expression, mixing with autumn leaves and notes and it all becomes an...
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Venetian guest 80X80
Located in Sempach, LU
Next to this giant, the Venetian houses look like miniatures.
From the history of Venice, such cases have happened more than once.
And they did not always end happily for killer wha...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Roses in a blue vase 50X70 oil painting.
Located in Sempach, LU
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, ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Moonlight 60X50 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
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
Oil, Canvas
WINTER SALE! In winter park 50X70 oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
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
Oil, Canvas
Big wave.Surfing 70X50 oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've captured the awe-inspiring power and serene beauty of the ocean. The expressionist strokes convey the dynamic movement of the waves, while the impressionis...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Love and umbrellas 60X80 oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
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 ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Thy Brother's Keeper
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Thy Brother's Keeper" describes a time in every man's life. When he is kept and entrusted with a refiner (a person that keeps them before they become their greatest self). I read th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
White roses 50X40
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I have poured my soul into capturing the timeless elegance of these blossoms. Swirling with emotion, they dance on the canvas—expressive brushstrokes marry real...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Care Free Day, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Beneath the blue sky, a thicket of trees displays their autumn-tinted foliage. Thin clouds in the distance and wispy grasses in the foreground add depth to the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
R. Poch Women Wuith Light Bulb acrylic painting
By Ramon Poch
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
28.-Women wuith light bulb 130 x 100 cm acrylic painting
Born in Badalona (Barcelona).
Photographer and advertising film director.
Founding partner of the advertising production co...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
MEMORIES by Vasili Zianko
Located in Sempach, LU
Based on the real story of the first love..........................................................
Category
1990s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
People Watching, Painting, Oil on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Taking a moment to notice the people around you can make a difference in your day. It takes your eyes off your circumstances to look and wonder about the stories and lives of those a...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
WINTER SALE! Christmas is coming 50X70 oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've embraced the serene beauty of winter, capturing the season's quiet hush as it blankets a captivated landscape. The harmonious play of cool blues and soft w...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
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