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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
Vintage American School Coastal Seascape Trompe L'Oeil Modernist Oil Painting
Vintage American School Coastal Seascape Trompe L'Oeil Modernist Oil Painting

Vintage American School Coastal Seascape Trompe L'Oeil Modernist Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Indulge in a journey to the vibrant and nostalgic era of the 1970s with our vintage original oil painting—a mesmerizing modernist beach interior scene, capturing the essence of sandy...

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1970s Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mid 20th Century French Modernist Oil, Portrait of a Figure in Blue
Mid 20th Century French Modernist Oil, Portrait of a Figure in Blue

Mid 20th Century French Modernist Oil, Portrait of a Figure in Blue

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: French School, mid 20th century Title: Portrait of a figure in blue Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed Size: framed: 30.75 x 25.5 inches canvas: 28.75 x 2...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings

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Oil

The Window 352 - Contemporary Shiny Resin Minimalist Brown Dual Tone Artwork
The Window 352 - Contemporary Shiny Resin Minimalist Brown Dual Tone Artwork

The Window 352 - Contemporary Shiny Resin Minimalist Brown Dual Tone 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

Materials

Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Huge 20th Century French Signed Oil Classical Music Orchestra Concert Scene
Huge 20th Century French Signed Oil Classical Music Orchestra Concert Scene

Huge 20th Century French Signed Oil Classical Music Orchestra Concert Scene

By Guy Nicod

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Orchestra signed by Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) oil on canvas, unframed painting : 32 x 40 inches provenance: artists estate, France condition: very good and sound condition

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Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

“Still Life, 1936” by Katharine "Kitty" Duff Church British Modern Oil Signed
“Still Life, 1936” by Katharine "Kitty" Duff Church British Modern Oil Signed

“Still Life, 1936” by Katharine "Kitty" Duff Church British Modern Oil Signed

Located in Yardley, PA

“Still Life, 1936” by Katharine "Kitty" Duff Church (British, 1910-1999). This large, early painting by Katherine Church is among her finest canvases of the period. Characterized by its bold color palette, simplified forms, and expressive brushwork, this composition centers around a tabletop adorned with various objects: potted plants, a ceramic dish, bottles, and what appear to be books or papers. The two potted plants provide contrasting elements: on the left, what appears to be a cyclamen with red blossoms and delicate leaves, and on the right, a lush green plant with darker foliage. These plants, painted with loose, textured strokes, add an organic quality to the otherwise structured arrangement. The tabletop is cluttered yet thoughtfully composed, featuring additional objects like a clear, faceted glass bowl, a small bottle, and books or pads in striking red and green. The dynamic use of color blocks and the juxtaposition of shapes (round pots against rectangular books) create a sense of rhythm and harmony. The background is darker and less defined, emphasizing the brightly lit tabletop. Church's brushwork is gestural and modernist, leaning toward abstraction, challenging traditional still life conventions. This painting reflects Church’s interest in balancing everyday objects with bold artistic expression. It conveys both the simplicity and complexity of daily life, transforming an ordinary moment into a vibrant and engaging work of art. This work is oil on canvas and is signed and dated in the lower right. It is housed in its original gessoed frame and retains various labels and inscriptions on the reverse. Size: 28.25 inches tall by 36 inches wide (painting) 34 inches tall by 42 inches wide by 2 inches deep (frame) Provenance: Private collection, NY; Acquired from the above About the artist: Born in Highgate, north London, Katharine Church, known as ‘Kitty’ amongst friends and family, always wanted to paint. She trained at the Royal Academy of Arts between 1930-1933 and at the Slade between 1933 and 1934. In her early years Kitty exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy. Her first solo exhibition was in 1933 at the Wertheim Gallery. Other artists who exhibited there included Christopher Wood, Victor Pasmore and Cedric Morris. Kitty also showed with the New English Art Club, the London Group and between 1937-1947 her work was exhibited at the influential Lefevre Gallery, which supported avant-garde artists such as Henry Moore, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth. In 1954 the artist was invited to take part in the Figures in their setting exhibition held at the Tate Gallery. Henry Tonks and Philip Wilson Steer had a strong influence on Kitty’s early work, but it was her friendship with Ivon Hitchens that liberated her painting technique. In 1936 Kitty married Anthony West, the son of writers Rebecca West and H.G. Wells. The couple initially lived in London before moving to Quarry Farm, Chicksgrove, Tisbury, near Salisbury, where they brought up their children Caroline and Edmund. There they hosted many of their friends, including the New Zealand painter Frances Hodgkins. Other regular visitors before the War included John and Mywafany Piper, Ralph and Frances Partridge, Noel and Catharine Carrington, Julian Trevelyan and Mary Fedden. For many of those who visited Kitty would organise painting expeditions. After the war Kitty and Anthony separated, with Anthony moving to the United States. Anthony West moved to the United States to work as a journalist for The New Yorker. In the early years after their parting Kitty visited most years with the children. In the 1960s Kitty purchased Sutton House and ran the Hambledon Gallery at Blandford Forum. There she promoted the work of her early art-school friends Mary Fedden and Julian Trevelyan, alongside work by the Pipers, John Craxton...

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1930s Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1960’s French Stylish Portrait of a Woman Modernist Oil 1965
1960’s French Stylish Portrait of a Woman Modernist Oil 1965

1960’s French Stylish Portrait of a Woman Modernist Oil 1965

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: French School signed A.Bertin signed on back, dated 1965 Title: Period portrait of a woman Medium: oil on board, framed Framed: 18.5 x 12.5 inches Board : 18 x 12 ...

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1960s Modern Paintings

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Oil

Colourful Large Cubist Nude, Nue Allongée
Colourful Large Cubist Nude, Nue Allongée

Colourful Large Cubist Nude, Nue Allongée

By Isabelle Pardoe

Located in Cotignac, FR

Colourful, large, modern Cubist oil on canvas nude by Isabelle Pardoe. The painting is not signed but came directly from the atelier of the artist. Isabell Pardoe trained at the Sl...

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Late 20th Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Autumn Window

Autumn Window

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: 1) Marina Stern - New Paintings, Forum Gallery, Ne...

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1980s Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

American School Signed Modernist Trompe L'Oeil Still Life Winter Skating Scene
American School Signed Modernist Trompe L'Oeil Still Life Winter Skating Scene

American School Signed Modernist Trompe L'Oeil Still Life Winter Skating Scene

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American modernist winter landscape oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Measuring: 26 by 20 inches overall, and 20 by 15 painting alone. Excellent condition, ready t...

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1930s Modern Paintings

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Oil

Modern Oil on Canvas Landscape Painting: View to the Sea
Modern Oil on Canvas Landscape Painting: View to the Sea

Modern Oil on Canvas Landscape Painting: View to the Sea

By Isabelle Pardoe

Located in Cotignac, FR

Late 20th Century oil on canvas view of a rural landscape down to the sea by Franco British artist Isabell Pardoe. The painting is not signed but came directly from the artist's atel...

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Late 20th Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Classical Still Life Oil Painting Ornate Flowers on Stone Plinth Large Canvas
Classical Still Life Oil Painting Ornate Flowers on Stone Plinth Large Canvas

Classical Still Life Oil Painting Ornate Flowers on Stone Plinth Large Canvas

By European Artist

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Still Life of Flowers on a Stone Plinth European artist, late 20th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 24 x 36 inches provenance: private collection, south west of England condi...

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20th Century Modern Paintings

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Oil

Sunspot 133 - Tall Modern Shiny Resin Minimalist Autumn Tone Abstract Artwork
Sunspot 133 - Tall Modern Shiny Resin Minimalist Autumn Tone Abstract Artwork

Sunspot 133 - Tall Modern Shiny Resin Minimalist Autumn Tone Abstract 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

Materials

Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Inner Pearl
Inner Pearl

Inner Pearl

By Svitlana Van Rossum

Located in Zofingen, AG

Flower II Inner Pearl (part of the “State of Bloom” series) “Inner Pearl” is part of the “Bloom of State” series, which explores the inner nature of feminine presence. Here, the cl...

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2010s Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Landscape by H. Ackerman - Oil on Canvas - 130x75 cm
Landscape by H. Ackerman - Oil on Canvas - 130x75 cm

Landscape by H. Ackerman - Oil on Canvas - 130x75 cm

Located in Geneva, CH

Signed by the artist but he is unknown from the gallery Probably a Swiss artist and Swiss landscape Artwork sold without frame

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1920s Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1950's French Modernist Signed Oil Painting Portrait of Young Lady in Green
1950's French Modernist Signed Oil Painting Portrait of Young Lady in Green

1950's French Modernist Signed Oil Painting Portrait of Young Lady in Green

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Young Lady French School, mid 20th century signed, S. Ascher signed oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 16 x 13 inches provenance: private collection, Paris condition: good...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings

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Oil

Woman with Shopping Cart
Woman with Shopping Cart

Woman with Shopping Cart

Located in Zofingen, AG

shipped in roll Acrylic painting of woman in sunglasses white dress black dots green socks sitting near shopping cart full of fruits Acrylic Painting on canvas One of a kind artwor...

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2010s Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Time Zone 11 - Original Modern Shiny Resin Minimalist Colorful Abstract Art
Time Zone 11 - Original Modern Shiny Resin Minimalist Colorful Abstract Art

Time Zone 11 - Original Modern Shiny Resin Minimalist Colorful Abstract Art

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

Materials

Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Double Vision 76 - Modern Shiny Resin Minimalist Red Orange Dual Tone Artwork
Double Vision 76 - Modern Shiny Resin Minimalist Red Orange Dual Tone Artwork

Double Vision 76 - Modern Shiny Resin Minimalist Red Orange Dual Tone 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

Materials

Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

The Worries, Still Life In The Landscape Oil On canvas
The Worries, Still Life In The Landscape Oil On canvas

The Worries, Still Life In The Landscape Oil On canvas

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

"The Worries" Still Life In The Landscape, Oil On canvas 32x39 framed 35x42 Miguel Guzman French (20th century), oil on canvas floral still life painting depicting yellow and orang...

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1970s Modern Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

Farm in the Valley - Plein Air California Landscape
Farm in the Valley - Plein Air California Landscape

Farm in the Valley - Plein Air California Landscape

Located in Soquel, CA

Farm in the Valley - Plein Air California Landscape Beautiful mid century landscape of a California farm by Baumgardner (American, 20th Century). The viewer stands on a dirt road, w...

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20th Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Idaho Pack River Landscape
Mid Century Idaho Pack River Landscape

Mid Century Idaho Pack River Landscape

By Laura Lindberg

Located in Soquel, CA

Beautiful American realist view of Pack River in Sandpoint, Idaho by Laura Lindberg (American, 1904-1976). Signed lower right corner "64 L Lindberg". 26 Pack River Laura Lindberg and...

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1960s Modern Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Hidden Portraits XVII, Acrylic on Canvas, Modern, Framed, Circa 1980s
Hidden Portraits XVII, Acrylic on Canvas, Modern, Framed, Circa 1980s

Hidden Portraits XVII, Acrylic on Canvas, Modern, Framed, Circa 1980s

Located in London, GB

'Hidden Portraits XVII', acrylic on canvas mounted on board, Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings through an intermediary of an ageing...

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1980s Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Board

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

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of J. L. David (Portrait)

Portrait of J. L. David (Portrait)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Portrait of J. L. David (Portrait), c. 1930, oil on canvas adhered to board, apparently unsigned, 26 x 20 inches, exhibited: 1) Fourth Annual State-Wide Exhibition, Santa Cruz Art Le...

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1930s Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

Bird Abstraction Gouache Painting, Mid-Century Modern, Signed, 1953
Bird Abstraction Gouache Painting, Mid-Century Modern, Signed, 1953

Bird Abstraction Gouache Painting, Mid-Century Modern, Signed, 1953

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Stephen Harty, Untitled (Bird Abstraction), gouache, 1953. Signed and dated lower left. A fine, meticulously rendered, mid-century, modernist gouache painting, with fresh colors on 1...

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1950s Modern Paintings

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Gouache

Myself as a Big Boss in New York - Large Modern British Portrait Oil Painting
Myself as a Big Boss in New York - Large Modern British Portrait Oil Painting

Myself as a Big Boss in New York - Large Modern British Portrait Oil Painting

Located in Sevenoaks, GB

A beautiful large scale mid 20th century Modern British oil on canvas self portrait of the artist as a "Big Boss in New York". Inscribed twice with title on the reverse. Excellent ...

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20th Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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