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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
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Ray of Hope 3
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Ray of Hope," a poignant creation by artist John Ali, encapsulates a moment of contemplation and the subtle interplay between vulnerability and resilience. The artwork features a yo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Dreams Come True 50X70 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the intimacy of a serene moment shared between two people. The surreal backdrop, blending the majestic beauty of nature with ...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Face Your Fears 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Face Your Fears" by Simon Obeka is a thought-provoking artwork that captures the essence of courage and self-discovery. At its core, the painting features a young woman adorned in a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Wildflowers 50X50 oil on canvas
Located in Sempach, LU
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

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Oil, Canvas

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 ...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Sunny pond 70X50 oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
In this vibrant oil on canvas, I sought to capture the serene yet lively spirit of nature. The dappling light dances on water, illuminating lily pads and blossoms, creating a symphon...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Rose in hand 50X70 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
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

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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 ...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Romantic blues 40X30 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've immersed myself in the raw emotion of human connection against nature's canvas. I've melded expressionism with a touch of realism to capture an intimate mo...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Wintergreen, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A layer of snow wraps a serene forest. Painted with a limited color palette of Payne's Grey and Phthalo Green, accented with Titanium White, the scene exudes a ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Oil

'Dusk, BulBarrow, Dorset', Original oil painting, signed c2004.
Located in Frome, Somerset
'BullBarrow at Dusk' by Jan Howarth Jones. circa 2002. oil on board. Oak glazed frame 52.5 cm x 52.5cm Painting 31cmx 34cm. A fine study of light and landscape in her native count...
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Early 2000s Expressionist Paintings

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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...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Brooklyn 1990
Located in Chicago, IL
One of the tallest buildings in Brooklyn was The Williamsburg Savings Bank. I was always fond of this beautiful bank adorned in blue and multi colored tiles in it's lavish hallway....
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Pigment

Autumn Day, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A vibrant autumn scene unfolds as towering trees with golden leaves stretch toward the azure sky. The quiet neighborhood below hosts quaint houses nestling amon...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Acrylic

Scarlet Poppies 40X55, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the wild, vibrant essence of poppies dancing in the breeze. Employing bold expressionist strokes and impressionistic color bl...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Flowers. Oil on cardboard, 71.5x56 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Flowers. Oil on cardboard, 71.5x56 cm Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001) Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad School of Art, Sarato...
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1970s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

City landscape. Talsi. Cardboard, oil, 52.5x74 cm
Located in Riga, LV
City landscape. Talsi. Cardboard, oil, 52.5x74 cm Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001) Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad School of...
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1970s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

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 ...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Landscape by the river. Oil on cardboard, 47.5x69.5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Landscape by the river. Oil on cardboard, 47. 5 x 69. 5 cm Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001) Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad ...
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1970s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

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...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Entering the Bus" Expressionist Figurative Composition Original Oil on Canvas
By Jakob Bokulich
Located in Soquel, CA
"Entering the Bus" Expressionist Figurative Composition Original Oil on Canvas Dynamic figurative composition by Bay area Figural, Abstract expressionist and notable Burning Man art...
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1990s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Still Life with Jug, Oil Paint On Canvas, Interior, Still Life
Located in Deddington, GB
Still life with Jug is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley. Painted in her Gloucestershire Studio this painting depicts a little rectangular jug, a maquette of an acrobat on their head and a bowl of fruit. Items selected by the Artists to make this quirky still life...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Black Melanin
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Being black is our heritage, what we have inherited from the past to value and enjoy in the present, and to preserve and pass on to future generations. Shipping Procedure Ships in a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Ode to St. Paul, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Drawing inspiration from Raoul Dufy's energetic landscapes, this depiction of St. Paul's Cathedral employs a wildly exuberant linear style to outline the struct...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Acrylic

Mansion in the Country, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A two-story mansion undergoes a fauvist transformation with its bright palette, stylized rendering, and expressive paint handling. The alteration of multi-tiere...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Acrylic

Foaming wave 50X70 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...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Red dress 60X80 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
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

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Oil, Canvas

Prohens Almond Blossom Mallorca. original acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Almendros en Mallorca. original acrylic painting Onofre was born in Sant Joan Mallorca on March 4, 1930, he decided from a very young age for art in all its facets, designer, dancer,...
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1990s Expressionist Paintings

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Acrylic

J. Santacana Modernist Building Barcelona original acrylic canvas
By Jordi Santacana
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Born in 1965 in Vilanova i la Geltrú, a coast town near Barcelona. I was student in the art school of Barcelona “La Massana”. I was awarded in 1982 and 1983 by the second and the fir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

At the autumn garden. Oil on cardboard, 80 x 57 cm
Located in Riga, LV
At the autumn garden. Oil on cardboard, 80x57 cm Janis Rikmanis (1901.5.IV – 1968.25.III) graduated Figurative painting studio of Latvia Art academy (1931). He took part in exhibiti...
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1950s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

le rêve bleu, nude woman, blue figurative modern, oil on canvas, collage, France
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Nude painting by artist Sophie Dumont, titled "Blue Dream," captures a portrayal of the female form through a blend of collage and oil on canvas. In this evocative piece, a nude wom...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Oil

Almazan Realistic Still Life Acrylic Painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Almazan Realistic Still Life Acrylic Painting framed MIQUEL was an artist focused on the art of realism. His structured works on his great mastery of drawing, are romantic and tran...
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Early 2000s Expressionist Paintings

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Pastel

Back Bend, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A nude woman strikes a seductive pose, her hair hanging gracefully in sweeping curves. Created with oil paint and graphite, the piece started as an experiment f...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Oil

The swans by Alexandre Rochat - Oil on canvas 55x45 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Oil on canvas sold with frame Total size with frame 63x72 cm Alexandre ROCHAT is an artist born in France in 1895 and died in 1981. His works have be...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings

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Oil

Bold Gaze 2
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

'Winter Wave, Cornwall' c 2019 Mixed media
Located in Frome, Somerset
'Winter Wave, Cornwall' circa 2019 signed watercolour on paper oak glazed frame 43cmx52cm painting 26cmx36cm Expressionist view of a Cornish Cove in Winter months. Painted plein air ...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Watercolor

Lights of Venice 30Х30
Located in Sempach, LU
Lights and sunshine of beautiful Venice. The Venice canal and gondolas are what attract many to travel around Venice. I love the sea, I love sunbeams on the water, sunsets and sunris...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Large Expressionist Oil on Canvas, Apartment Interior and Cityscape.
Located in Cotignac, FR
A mid century Expressionist oil on canvas of a man, child and cat in an interior with a cityscape beyond. The work is not signed but there are various notations to the top rear stret...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Two Wagons, Bucks County, PA 20th Century Farm Landscape
Located in Beachwood, OH
Louis Bosa (American, 1905–1981) Two Wagons, Bucks County, PA, 1934 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right 20 x 24 inches 30 x 34 inches, framed Born in Codroipo, a small villag...
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1930s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil

Pond in spring 60X50 oil. Canvas Italy by Caravaggio.
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...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Daycamp, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Low buildings hide among nature in an abandoned day camp. The sunlight filters through the trees, painting the grass with a soft radiance. The expressive brushs...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Acrylic

Colorado Poppies, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Poppies sway with the wind, creating a motion blur that adds a dynamic touch to the scene. Vibrant red tones sharply contrast with rich greens, highlighting the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Acrylic

Figurative Portrait in the Style of Ramiro Arrue, The Gypsy Caravan
By Ramiro Arrue
Located in Cotignac, FR
Figurative Expressionist portrait and scene of a travellers gypsy caravan. The painting is signed bottom right, Fayo (?) but further research is necessary for an attribution. Presented in a fine chip carved Montparnasse frame. Provenance: from a Private French collection, South of France. A strong and powerful scene, part portrait part scene of a travellers life. Both characters seem to be in quiet contemplation aware of each other but not looking. The artist has created a mood to the painting featuring simple lines with an almost monumental quality and muted colour harmonies. The work is very reminiscent of the paintings of Ramiro Arrue and the scenes of his beloved Basque country. Ramiro Arrue was born in Bilbao, into an artistic family: his three older brothers, Alberto, Ricardo, and José, were also artists and frequently held joint exhibitions with him. He also had two sisters. Their father, Lucas Arrue, was an art collector who sold his collections (including a Goya) to pay for the artistic training of his sons. At the age of nineteen, Ramiro travelled to Paris to take courses at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière. Living in Montparnasse, he became an associate of his countrymen Ignacio Zuloaga and Paco Durrio, as well as the sculptor Antoine Bourdelle, who became a close friend. He was also associated with Picasso, Modigliani, and Jean Cocteau. In 1911, Arrue exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français. In 1922, along with his friends Philip Veyrin and Commandant William Boissel, he founded the Musée Basque at Bayonne. In 1925 Arrue won a gold medal at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs. He exhibited in Bayonne, Pau, Strasbourg, Bilbao, and Cordoba. Along with his brother José, he travelled and exhibited in South America, to Buenos Aires and Montevideo. He often, however, returned to the Basque Country, particularly to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, where he settled in 1917 and where he found his main inspiration for landscapes, portraits, and everyday scenes. In 1929, he married Suzanne: they went on honeymoon in St. Tropez. Arrue produced illustrations for Francis Jammes (La Noce basque), Pierre Loti (Ramuntcho), Joseph Peyré (Jean le basque...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Board

Walk together 50X70 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the essence of companionship and the serenity of a shared journey. It's a dance of light and shadow over the figures, an intr...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

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,...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Black Angel
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Black Angel in a bustling city, where towering buildings cast shadows and exhaust fills the air, a hidden struggle unfolds. Olamide silently prayed for her...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Dawn in Paris 50X50 oil on canvas, PARIS - CITY OF LOVERS
Located in Sempach, LU
In this vibrant oil painting, I've captured the romance of twilight caressing Paris. My brushstrokes convey the dynamic energy of day giving way to night, as the sky blushes with war...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Tulips on a turquoise background. Oil on cardboard, 47 x 45, 5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Tulips on a turquoise background. Oil on cardboard, 47x45,5 cm Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001) Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Staling...
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1970s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

County Mayo January Sunset
Located in Chicago, IL
The simplicity of the mountains, with water and bright sky, caught my attention in this scene. Bits of land in the foreground, highlighted by mirror- like reflections, create a plea...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Pigment

secrets thoughts, nude woman, figurative modern, oil on canvas, textured, France
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
A captivating piece by artist Sophie Dumont, titled 'Secret Thoughts,' this oil-on-canvas female nude, painted with a palette knife, unveils a profound introspection. The canvas port...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Oil

Codorniu Boats in the Sand Majorca expressionist acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
boats in the sand original expressionist acrylic painting. frame Painter and draftsman born in Ciutat de Mallorca in 1943. In 1959 moved his address to Barcelona. He was a student o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Danish Mid Century Colourfield Landscape
Located in Cotignac, FR
Danish mid century Colourfield oil on board painting of a rural landscape by Poul Møller. The painting is initial signed and dated bottom right and there i...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings

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Board, Oil

Village. Oil on cardboard, 79. 5 x 100. 5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Village. Oil on cardboard, 79.5 x 100.5 cm Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001) Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad School of Art, S...
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1970s Expressionist Paintings

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Cardboard, Oil

Valentine. Tender love. 70X50 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
In this enchanting oil painting, I've captured the tender essence of love through a romantic bouquet of roses. Every stroke is infused with impassioned energy, embodying fine art and impressionistic flair. The symbolic heart shape formed by the flowers represents a timeless love, exuding a sense of vintage charm and warmth. This artwork carries an uplifting energy that will bring a heartfelt atmosphere into any space, inviting viewers to connect with the enduring beauty of affection. The peculiarity of this work is that I encoded in the painting the text addressed to you: "With love, Elena Lukina."
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Residence, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
An ordinary image of an urban house transforms into a stylized representation using expressive colors and paint handling. Linear elements replace many structura...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Acrylic

Dreaming Sunrise, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
A dream sunrise with vibrant colors. An original painting that expresses a fantasy seascape and colorful sunrise. It was painted in multiple layers with palette knife and brushes. ...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil

Giner Bueno Reparando redes original painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Giner Bueno (1935-2000) Reparando Las Redes Painter from Alicante, son of the painter Luis Giner Valls. He studied at the School of Arts and Crafts of Valencia and finished his stu...
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1990s Expressionist Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

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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