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The first decades of the 20th century were a period of artistic upheaval, with modern art movements including Cubism, Surrealism, Futurism and Dadaism questioning centuries of traditional views of what art should be. Using abstraction, experimental forms and interdisciplinary techniques, painters, sculptors, photographers, printmakers and performance artists all pushed the boundaries of creative expression.

Major exhibitions, like the 1913 Armory Show in New York City — also known as the “International Exhibition of Modern Art,” in which works like the radically angular Nude Descending a Staircase by Marcel Duchamp caused a sensation — challenged the perspective of viewers and critics and heralded the arrival of modern art in the United States. But the movement’s revolutionary spirit took shape in the 19th century.

The Industrial Revolution, which ushered in new technology and cultural conditions across the world, transformed art from something mostly commissioned by the wealthy or the church to work that responded to personal experiences. The Impressionist style emerged in 1860s France with artists like Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne and Edgar Degas quickly painting works that captured moments of light and urban life. Around the same time in England, the Pre-Raphaelites, like Edward Burne-Jones and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, borrowed from late medieval and early Renaissance art to imbue their art with symbolism and modern ideas of beauty.

Emerging from this disruption of the artistic status quo, modern art went further in rejecting conventions and embracing innovation. The bold legacy of leading modern artists Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dalí, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Piet Mondrian and many others continues to inform visual culture today.

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Style: Modern
Antique American Modernist Framed Interior Scene Still Life Coffee Oil Painting
Antique American Modernist Framed Interior Scene Still Life Coffee Oil Painting

Antique American Modernist Framed Interior Scene Still Life Coffee Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American modernist still life oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Measuring: 28 by 34 inches overall. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a modern wood ...

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1920s Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Bright Vineyard Landscape Study of 1960's British Modernist Drawing
Bright Vineyard Landscape Study of 1960's British Modernist Drawing

Bright Vineyard Landscape Study of 1960's British Modernist Drawing

By Irina Hale

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

1960's British Modernist Drawing by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022) oil crayon drawing on light brown artist paper stuck on A4 artist paper, unframed overall size: 12.5 x 8.5 inches ...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings

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Oil Crayon

American School Signed Black Male Pensive Signed and Framed Portrait Painting
American School Signed Black Male Pensive Signed and Framed Portrait Painting

American School Signed Black Male Pensive Signed and Framed Portrait Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American impressionist portrait oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Measuring: 26 by 22 inches overall, and 20 by 16 painting alone. Excellent condition, ready to h...

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1920s Modern Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Wiggle Room 42 - Abstract Modern Resin Minimalist Fiery Tone Mixed Media Artwork
Wiggle Room 42 - Abstract Modern Resin Minimalist Fiery Tone Mixed Media Artwork

Wiggle Room 42 - Abstract Modern Resin Minimalist Fiery Tone Mixed Media Artwork

By Ricky Hunt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ricky Hunt’s mixed media minimalist wall art is influenced by his tumultuous past that led to a paradigm shift in creativity and life. He covers the wood panel with layers of acrylic...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Paintings

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Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Huge British Sporting Oil Painting Hunting Hounds in Full Pursuit over Fence
Huge British Sporting Oil Painting Hunting Hounds in Full Pursuit over Fence

Huge British Sporting Oil Painting Hunting Hounds in Full Pursuit over Fence

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

In Full Pursuit Hunting Hounds clearing a Fence by Jean Terry, British 20th century signed and dated 1998 oil on board, framed framed: 28.5 x 45 inches board: 23 x 42 inches provenan...

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Late 20th Century Modern Paintings

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Oil

Mid-Century Modernist Still Life with Flowers in White Vase, Oil Painting
Mid-Century Modernist Still Life with Flowers in White Vase, Oil Painting

Mid-Century Modernist Still Life with Flowers in White Vase, Oil Painting

By René Guinand

Located in Genève, GE

Dimensions with frame: 53,8 x 44,6 x 3,5 cm. Signed "Guinand" in the lower left corner. This charming mid-20th-century still life depicts a generous bouquet of flowers arranged in an elegant white vase. Painted with a free and expressive touch, the composition combines delicate whites, vivid reds and pinks with deep greens, all set against a warm, muted background. The artist approaches the subject with a distinctly Modernist sensibility, simplifying the forms and allowing color and brushwork to shape the composition. The flowers are loosely and spontaneously rendered, while the sculptural white vase, with its curving silhouette, provides a strong and luminous focal point. The restrained palette of the surrounding interior further enhances the freshness and vibrancy of the bouquet. Both intimate and decorative, the painting reflects the enduring influence of Post-Impressionism on mid-20th-century European still-life painting. Its expressive character and harmonious colors make it an appealing work for both classical and contemporary interiors. rené guinand...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

Geraniums, Modern Still-Life, Oil on Board, 19 x 28 cm Painting
Geraniums, Modern Still-Life, Oil on Board, 19 x 28 cm Painting

Geraniums, Modern Still-Life, Oil on Board, 19 x 28 cm Painting

Located in Cotignac, FR

Oil on panel still life of a row of geraniums in pots by Unetien. The painting is signed bottom right. This painting presents a quiet scene of domestic beauty. Three potted plants s...

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Late 20th Century Modern Paintings

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Oil, Board

Flowers on Blue Background
Flowers on Blue Background

Flowers on Blue Background

Located in Zofingen, AG

Acrylic painting on canvas Size: 70 × 93 × 2 cm (unframed) Artworks are shipped rolled in a secure tube. This is a safe and reliable packaging method that ensures your artwork arrives in perfect condition while keeping shipping costs affordable. This modern abstract acrylic painting brings a bold and vibrant touch to your home decor. Featuring two blue vases with stylized flowers against a bright turquoise background, this artwork is a stunning example of minimalist floral design. The dynamic use of bold lines and simple shapes, paired with a harmonious turquoise, blue, and orange palette, creates a visually striking piece that radiates contemporary charm. Perfect for modern interiors, this artwork is ideal for anyone looking to add a pop of color and sophistication to their living room, bedroom, or office. Whether you're a fan of abstract floral art or bold contemporary designs, this painting makes a unique and stylish statement. abstract flower painting, modern wall art, blue vases artwork, turquoise background art, minimalist floral painting, bold color abstract art, contemporary acrylic artwork, unique flower art, geometric floral design, vibrant wall decor, modern home decor, large abstract painting, blue and white flowers, bold minimalist art...

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2010s Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Sefton summers , Original painting, portrait, horses, contemporary
Sefton summers , Original painting, portrait, horses, contemporary

Sefton summers , Original painting, portrait, horses, contemporary

Located in Deddington, GB

Sefton summers ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Acrylic paint on Canvas 100 H x 150 W x 2 D cm (39.37 x 59.06 x 0.79 in) Sold unframed Image size: Height: 100cm (39.37 in) Width: 150cm (5...

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2010s Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

“The Wizard”
“The Wizard”

“The Wizard”

By Nahum Tschacbasov

Located in Southampton, NY

Here for your consideration is a mid century modern oil painting on masonite by the well known Russian/American artist, Nahum Tschacbasov. The painting depicts an old man with a long wispy beard holding a group of birds. Signed lower right and dated 1954. Presently unframed. Condition is very good. Provenance: The estate of the artist Nahum Tschacbasov. Nahum Tschacbasov Biography : Russian-American artist Nahum Tschacbasov (1899-1984) is known for his cubo-surrealistic works which feature a strong psychological element. Some of his work bears a resemblance to work of another Russian-American artist--David Burliuk. He was somewhat of a late starter, moving to Paris in 1932 to study under Adolph Gottlieb, Marcel Gromaire and Fernand Leger. He had his first exhibition in Paris in 1934. He then returned to the US where he joined Rothko and Gottlieb at the Galery Seccession. He was one of the co-founders of The Ten, a group of social conscious abstract painters which included Rothko, Gottlieb, Joseph Solman and Ilya Bolotowsky, among others. In 1944, he began to work at Stanley Hayter's Atelier 17, a center for surrealistic ideas. Between 1936 and 1943, he had five one-man exhibitions at the ACA Galleries and participated in five group shows. He also exhibited at the Whitney, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the Knox Albright Museum, the Chicago Institute of Fine Art and Corcoran, among others. His work can be found in the permanent collections of the Met, the Whitney, the Brooklyn Museum and the Jewish Museum. Tschacbasov has been the subject of two recent retrospective at Fletcher Gallery, Woodstock, NY and Arthur...

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1950s Modern Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Horse Racing Scene, Oil on Panel by Joaquim Terruella
Horse Racing Scene, Oil on Panel by Joaquim Terruella

Horse Racing Scene, Oil on Panel by Joaquim Terruella

Located in Sant Celoni, ES

JOAQUIM TERRUELLA I MATILLA (Barcelona, Spain, 1891–1957). "Horse Racing Scene, Oil on Panel by Joaquim Terruella" Oil on panel. Signed lower right. Artwork: 14 × 20 cm (5.5 × 7.9 in...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings

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Oil, Panel

A Vibrant '30s Modern, American Scene Painting, Queesnboro Bridge, New York City
A Vibrant '30s Modern, American Scene Painting, Queesnboro Bridge, New York City

A Vibrant '30s Modern, American Scene Painting, Queesnboro Bridge, New York City

Located in Chicago, IL

A Vibrant, Colorful 1930s Modern, American Scene Painting of the Queesnboro Bridge, New York City by Notable Woman Artist, Lesley Buckland Crawford (Am. 1887-1963). A wonderful example of Crawford's Urban Realism practiced in the 1930s & '40s depicting a busy foreground of industrial dockworkers & laborers with the dynamic, overarching span of the Queensboro Bridge in the background. Artwork size: 18 x 22 inches, oil on canvas (Framed size 23 x 27 inches). Signed "Lesley Crawford", lower right. Born in 1887, Lesley Buckland Crawford graduated from Vassar College in 1908. Crawford attended the Art Student's league of New York City and was a former student of Kimon Nicolaides (1891-1938). The artist was active in New York, Summit, NJ and Springfield, Vermont. She was known for her Urban Realist inspired paintings, watercolors and lithographs, and colorful landscapes of Vermont. She traveled and painted in Guatemala, Italy and Greece. Crawford was one of the founders of the Miller Art Center in Springfield, VT in 1956. She was also associated with the Southern Vermont Art Center in Manchester, VT, and the Summit Art Association, Summit, NJ. A 1940s lithograph...

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1930s Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Shop, Classic American Scene by Morton Roberts
Antique Shop, Classic American Scene by Morton Roberts

Antique Shop, Classic American Scene by Morton Roberts

By Morton Roberts

Located in New York, NY

Morton Roberts (American, 1927-1964) Antiques, c. 1950 Oil on canvas 12 1/4 x 15 in. Framed: 15 x 17 3/4 x 2 in. Signed lower left: Morton Roberts He was a promising artist, who die...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Modernist Landscape with a  Hop Scotch Board
Modernist Landscape with a  Hop Scotch Board

Modernist Landscape with a Hop Scotch Board

By Karl Fortress

Located in Buffalo, NY

A modernist oil painting by New York modernist Karl Fortress (1907-1993). The painting has provenance from the Cornell Art Museum. In excellent original condition. Signed lower le...

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1930s Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Twos company, Original painting, portrait, Landscape, Horses
Twos company, Original painting, portrait, Landscape, Horses

Twos company, Original painting, portrait, Landscape, Horses

Located in Deddington, GB

Twos company ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Acrylic paint on Canvas 30 H x 40 W x 4 D cm (11.81 x 15.75 x 1.57 in) Sold unframed Image size: Height: 30cm (11.81 in) Width: 40cm (15.75 in...

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2010s Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

The Orchestra Jazz Band Superb 20th Century French Modernist Painting
The Orchestra Jazz Band Superb 20th Century French Modernist Painting

The Orchestra Jazz Band Superb 20th Century French Modernist Painting

By Guy Nicod

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Band by Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) watercolour on artist paper, unframed painting : 18.5 x 13 inches provenance: artists estate, France condition: very good and sound condition

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Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Mid-Century Modernist Village Landscape, Signed Oil Painting
Mid-Century Modernist Village Landscape, Signed Oil Painting

Mid-Century Modernist Village Landscape, Signed Oil Painting

Located in Genève, GE

Dimensions with frame: 46,3 x 54,5 x 3 cm. Signed "Megevand" in the lower left corner. This expressive mid-20th-century landscape depicts a hillside village composed of clustered houses with warm terracotta roofs, surrounded by lush vegetation and gently rolling fields. The artist has approached the landscape with a distinctly Modernist sensibility, reducing the architecture and surrounding countryside to broad, simplified forms. The houses are constructed through planes of soft pink, cream, ochre and muted blue, while the foreground is dominated by rich shades of green applied with vigorous, textured brushwork. Rather than seeking a precise topographical representation, the painter focuses on the interplay of color, volume and rhythm, giving the composition a strong and spontaneous character. The contrast between the geometric forms of the village and the dense, almost sculptural vegetation is particularly effective. A softly painted, luminous sky completes the composition and enhances the warm, peaceful atmosphere of the scene. With its expressive handling of paint, harmonious palette and simplified treatment of perspective, the work reflects the influence of Post-Impressionism and the development of European Modernist landscape painting during the first half of the 20th century. mid century landscape painting, modernist village painting, European modernist painting, signed oil painting, village landscape painting, hillside village painting, French village painting...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Malamocco

Malamocco

By Marina Stern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This work is part of our exhibition Marina Stern Luminary, the first retrospective of the artist since 2007. Previously exhibited: Marina Stern Venice – New Works, Forum Gallery, Ne...

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1980s Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Sacre-Coeur Montmartre Paris Street Scene, Large Signed Oil Painting Rare Winter
Sacre-Coeur Montmartre Paris Street Scene, Large Signed Oil Painting Rare Winter

Sacre-Coeur Montmartre Paris Street Scene, Large Signed Oil Painting Rare Winter

Located in Buffalo, NY

French School plein air modernist Paris winter scene. Signed oil painting on stretched canvas framed. Thick impasto painting technique. Overall dimensions: 40.5 x 28.5 inches. Art :...

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1950s Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Monumental American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Original NYC Oil Painting
Monumental American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Original NYC Oil Painting

Monumental American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Original NYC Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Measuring: 40 by 49 inches overall. In excellent original condition. Excellent condition, ready to hang and enjoy.

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1960s Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

French Gouache Study of Hopi Kachina Mask and Taos Pueblo Textile
French Gouache Study of Hopi Kachina Mask and Taos Pueblo Textile

French Gouache Study of Hopi Kachina Mask and Taos Pueblo Textile

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: French Gouache Study of Hopi Kachina Mask and Taos Pueblo Textile by Emile GALLOIS (1882-1965, French) Signed: Yes Medium: Original gouache painting on thick unframed paper, ...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings

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Gouache

Nocturnal Landscape with House on a Hill
Nocturnal Landscape with House on a Hill

Nocturnal Landscape with House on a Hill

Located in Buffalo, NY

An original watercolor signed illegibly but dates 1972.

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1970s Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Modern paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Modern 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, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Bernard Labbe, Christel Haag, Sunil Das, and Antonio Feltrinelli. 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 Modern paintings, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available.