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
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Scarlet poppies 50X70 oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
Scarlet poppies
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
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
Beautiful White Winter 50X70
Located in Sempach, LU
In creating this piece, I was inspired by the serene beauty of winter. With every stroke of my oil paints, I've captured the enchanting dance of light as it weaves through the froste...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Walk under umbrella 40X30 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
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...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
WINTER SALE! Christmas forest 40X50 oi painting
Located in Sempach, LU
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
Oil, Canvas
Sunny day 24X30 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I captured the tranquil harmony of a serene walk along the shore. The vivid portrayal intertwines impressionism with realism—each brushstroke conveys the gentle...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
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
Pond with beautiful irises 60Х80 oil on canvas
Located in Sempach, LU
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
Oil, Canvas
The balance of love. 30X60 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art.
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've passionately melded expressionism with realism to evoke the intimate harmony shared between two souls amidst nature's embrace. The tranquil scenery and sof...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
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
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
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
Pink bouquet 35X35 oil painting.Valentine’s Day gifts art.
Located in Sempach, LU
In my creation, I sought to capture the fleeting beauty of life through vibrant strokes, harmoniously blending realism and impressionism. This oil painting is a celebration of nature...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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
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
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
County Mayo Beach
Located in Chicago, IL
This painting is one of the finest examples of Tom's painting style and materials. Color and paint burst across the canvas, imbued with movement of clouds, sun and water. From a distant shore, County Mayo...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Pigment
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
Tender love 50X50 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I poured my soul into capturing the intimate moment between these majestic beings. The language of their gentle nuzzle transcends words, speaking to the univers...
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
7 roses 50X40 oil painting
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
Sunny wave 50X70
Located in Sempach, LU
In crafting this oil painting, I've poured my soul into the tumultuous beauty of the sea. Using expressionist strokes and a realist's eye, I've captured the raw dance of the waves—a ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, 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
Snow peaks 60X50
Located in Sempach, LU
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
Oil, Canvas
She Save Us
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"She Save Us" by Samson Toba is a captivating artwork that encapsulates the strength, resilience, and nurturing essence of womanhood. Through the depiction of a woman as the central ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Palace Cinema", expressionist, urban, purple, gray, yellow, blue, oil painting
Located in Natick, MA
“Palace Cinema” by Catherine Picard-Gibbs is an evocative, urban scene, depicting the remnants of a once thriving cinema, painted in oil with a color palette of purple, gray, yellow ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
MEMORIES by Vasili Zianko
Located in Sempach, LU
Based on the real story of the first love..........................................................
Category
1990s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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
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
Belsize, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A London flat takes a fauvist approach, emphasizing bold colors over detailed representation. The simple depiction of furniture and dynamic visual texture of th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Dancing in the rain 60X30 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
In this vibrant oil painting, I've captured the essence of unbridled joy and carefree abandon. Two figures dance beneath a crimson umbrella, their movements a blend of expressionism ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Sunflower 70X50
Located in Sempach, LU
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...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Celebration - Mural Size Abstract Expressionist Figures, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Columbus, OH
Hessam Abrishami is a master of vibrant colors, dynamic composition, and powerful expression. Through the artistic encouragement of a high school teacher, Hessam discovered both his ...
Category
1990s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
'Salisbury Plain' No3 ' , Mixed media, original painting signed c 2010
Located in Frome, Somerset
'Salisbury Plain No 3'. Mixed media painting on paper, circa 2010, signed,
dry mount size : 53cmx52cm
painting: 33cmx32cm
A piece from a series of paintings by Gradwell of walks on ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Alpine Trees, landscape, expressionist, Modern, Abstract, Metal
Located in Deddington, GB
Inspired by a late evening drive up to Les Gets in the French Alps. Glimpses of landscape from the car window - snow on branches, lights flickering through the trees, all set against...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Metal
Romance in Paris 55X40 oil on canvas, PARIS - CITY OF LOVERS
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've captured the essence of love and beauty inspired by the enchanting city of Paris. The vivid, soft brushstrokes of the blooming roses in the foreground are ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Street Art, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
There is a beauty to the posters and graffiti on the streets that are in built up and torn down over time. As this woman walks by unfazed by her surroundings, she seems to become par...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
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 entr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Red & Red 30X30 oil painting.Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
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...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Going About Life, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
Walking in the city I was struck by the gratitude of being able to go about life. The everyday coming and going that I sometimes take for granted suddenly brought me joy. This painti...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sunflower 50X40
Located in Sempach, LU
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 ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
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
Not a Race
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
You are not in any competition with anyone, life is not a race but a journey, be honest with yourself. Search for your purpose and do it as best as you can. Step by step, day by day,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Cascading Waves of the Caribbean 80X100 oil on canvas
Located in Sempach, LU
In this dance of blues and whites, I've poured my soul into the wild embrace of the ocean's foam. Every stroke captures the relentless power and ethereal beauty of the waves. It's an...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sunflowers field 3D (18X24)
Located in Sempach, LU
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
Oil, Canvas
Up Around the Bend, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A neighborhood with New England-style homes embraces a Fauvist treatment, resulting in a stylized landscape with textured underpainting and non-realistic colors...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Crane kiss 40X80 oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've captured an intimate dance of grace and elegance. The natural fluidity of movement and the tender connection between these creatures embody harmony and ser...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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
Christmas evening in the forest 60X50
Located in Sempach, LU
In this evocative oil painting, I sought to capture the serene essence of a snowy forest at dusk. The setting sun casts a warm glow, contrasting with the cool blues and whites of the...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Notre Dame by Jacques Endzel, Oil on Canvas Colorful CItyscape of Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
Welcome to Heritage, our carefully curated collection of French vintage and antique paintings. We scour the flea markets and fairs for these gems: poignant portraits of long-gone Me...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Valentine 50X40 oil painting. Valentine’s Day gifts art.
Located in Sempach, LU
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...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Moment of Clarity, Painting, Oil on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Walking in the city, she takes a moment. It was her moment to clear her head or make clear her direction. Although it was hers, the viewer can get a glance into this moment. The pain...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Paused, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
There is a comfort being with friends, whether talking or just standing together. These two paused on the street for a moment while the city continued to move on. The painting is sof...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
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
Masculine Elegance (Beauty Within Us)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The Beauty Within Us" is a compelling narrative series of paintings that celebrates the unique and diverse beauty of Black hair, serving as a powerful symbol of identity, heritage, a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
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
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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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