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Abstract Abstract Photography

ABSTRACT STYLE

Beginning in the early 20th century, abstract art became a leading style of modernism. Rather than portray the world in a way that represented reality, as had been the dominating style of Western art in the previous centuries, abstract paintings, prints and sculptures are marked by a shift to geometric forms, gestural shapes and experimentation with color to express ideas, subject matter and scenes.

Although abstract art flourished in the early 1900s, propelled by movements like Fauvism and Cubism, it was rooted in the 19th century. In the 1840s, J.M.W. Turner emphasized light and motion for atmospheric paintings in which concrete details were blurred, and Paul Cézanne challenged traditional expectations of perspective in the 1890s.

Some of the earliest abstract artists — Wassily Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint — expanded on these breakthroughs while using vivid colors and forms to channel spiritual concepts. Painter Piet Mondrian, a Dutch pioneer of the art movement, explored geometric abstraction partly owing to his belief in Theosophy, which is grounded in a search for higher spiritual truths and embraces philosophers of the Renaissance period and medieval mystics. Black Square, a daringly simple 1913 work by Russian artist Kazimir Malevich, was a watershed statement on creating art that was free “from the dead weight of the real world,” as he later wrote.

Surrealism in the 1920s, led by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Meret Oppenheim and others, saw painters creating abstract pieces in order to connect to the subconscious. When Abstract Expressionism emerged in New York during the mid-20th century, it similarly centered on the process of creation, in which Helen Frankenthaler’s expressive “soak-stain” technique, Jackson Pollock’s drips of paint, and Mark Rothko’s planes of color were a radical new type of abstraction.

Conceptual art, Pop art, Hard-Edge painting and many other movements offered fresh approaches to abstraction that continued into the 21st century, with major contemporary artists now exploring it, including Anish Kapoor, Mark Bradford, El Anatsui and Julie Mehretu.

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Style: Abstract
#70, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece in this size More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Pigment

#64, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece in this size More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Pigment

#50, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece in this size More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Pigment

#251, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Pigment

#250, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Pigment

#42, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece in this size More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Pigment

#255, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece in this size More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Pigment

#254, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece in this size More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Pigment

#248, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece in this size More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Pigment

#239, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece in this size More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Pigment

Alstroemeria Striped Bird - Royal Horticultural Society Wisley England Prints
Located in Brighton, GB
Alstroemeria Striped Bird by Giles Revell This is an Archival Pigment Print available in this size of 50cm x 50cm in a limited edition of 25 prints. In Cartographic Colour, Giles ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment, Pigment

Abstract Dancers, Dark Blue 1 - London Royal Ballet Dancers in Motion Abstract
Located in Brighton, GB
Abstract Dancers, Dark Blue 1 by Giles Revell Archival Pigment Print in this size of 50cm x 50cm in a limited edition of 15 Giles Revell creates imagery that is driven by analytica...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper, Pigment, Color

Blender 03 and CoCreate 03, Diptych. Abstract color photographs
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist's computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's w...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Phlomis Russeliana - Turkish Sage Royal Horticultural Society Wisley
Located in Brighton, GB
Phlomis Russeliana by Giles Revell This is an Archival Pigment Print available in this size of 50cm x 50cm in a limited edition of 25 prints. In Cartographic Colour, Giles Revell r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper, Pigment

Echnops Ritro Veitch's Blue - Royal Horticultural Society at Wisley
Located in Brighton, GB
Echinops Ritro Veitch's Blue by Giles Revell This is an Archival Pigment Print available in this size of 50cm x 50cm in a limited edition of 25 prints. In Cartographic Colour, Gil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper, Pigment

Abstract Dancers, Dark Blue 5 by - Royal Ballet London Dancers Abstract Print
Located in Brighton, GB
Abstract Dancers, Dark Blue 5 - Royal Ballet London Dancers Abstract Print by Giles Revell Archival Pigment Print in this size of 50cm x 50cm in a limited edition of 15 Giles Revel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Color, Pigment

Anesthesia - underwater photograph series REFLECTIONS - archival pigment 23x35"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“Anesthesia” is a part of Alex Sher’s popular series REFLECTIONS - underwater photographs that could be almost mistaken for abstract paintings as ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Rhythm, Limited Edition of 30
Located in Miami, FL
A study in light, geometry, and repetition — Rhythm transforms an architectural façade into an abstract composition of texture and shadow. The warm glow of the setting sun softens th...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Cotton Canvas, Archival Paper

Eryngium Planum - Royal Horticultural Society at Wisley Floral Portrait
Located in Brighton, GB
Eryngium Planum by Giles Revell This is an Archival Pigment Print available in this size of 50cm x 50cm in a limited edition of 25 prints. In Cartographic Colour, Giles Revell redu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper, Pigment

A New Life 01 and Below 01, Diptych. Abstract color photographs
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's wo...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

He Said 01 and She Said 03, Diptych. Abstract Liminited Edition photographs
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's wo...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Grid. No 5 (Contemporary Framed Abstract Grid in Black & Coffee)
Located in Hudson, NY
unique chromoskedasic monoprint on B&W photo paper 14 x 11 inches unframed 20 x 16 inches in black metal frame with non-glare glass This contemporary, abstract style chromoskedasic ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Monoprint

Iris Give Me Patience - Irises Royal Horticultural Society Britain Wisley
Located in Brighton, GB
Iris Give Me Patience by Giles Revell This is an Archival Pigment Print available in this size of 50cm x 50cm in a limited edition of 25 prints. In Cartographic Colour, Giles Reve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper, Pigment

Feared, Loved (Abstract Baroque Style Still Life Photo of Green Vines & Flowers)
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstracted Baroque style still life photograph of colorful green vegetarian and flowers. Available in multiple sizes (listed below) Lisa Fran...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Ink, Digital Pigment

Abstract Dancers, Dark Blue 6 - London Royal Ballet Dancers Performance Print
Located in Brighton, GB
Abstract Dancers, Dark Blue 6 - London Royal Ballet Dancers Performance Print by Giles Revell Archival Pigment Print in this size of 50cm x 50cm in a limited edition of 15 Giles Re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper, Color, Pigment

Hemerocallis - Daylillies Royal Horticultural Society Wisley Floral Photography
Located in Brighton, GB
Hemerocallis by Giles Revell This is an Archival Pigment Print available in this size of 50cm x 50cm in a limited edition of 25 prints. In Cartographic Colour, Giles Revell reduces...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment, Pigment

Paper flow - black and white abstract paper photography
Located in London, GB
'Paper flow' London, United Kingdom 2020. Limited edition of 20. Photograph printed on heavy-weight fine art paper. COA included.
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Film, Giclée

Astrologist - photograph of an underwater reflection - archival print 35x52"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“Astrologist” is a part of Alex Sher’s series "Reflections" - underwater photographs that could be mistaken for paintings as they bring up recollections of masterpieces by Picasso, D...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Untitled #72 (Abstract Photography)
Located in London, GB
Untitled #72 (Abstract Photography) C-print — Unframed. Edition: 2/5 + 2 A/P This early work from Caldicott's acclaimed Tupperware series exemplifies his ability to breathe life in...
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1990s Abstract Abstract Photography

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C Print

Futurist Geometric Shapes, Triangles and Circles, White and Blue Transparencies
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted unique cyanotype that takes its inspiration from the mid-century modern shapes. It's made by layering paper cutouts and different exposures using uv-...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Monotype, Paper, Other Medium

Gateway 04, From the series Portal. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist's computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's w...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Look Up 03 and Maze Me 01, Diptych. Abstract color photographs
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist's computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's w...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Before AI Photography Print Limited Signed
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
The idea behind was a 10 KG Dictionary from 1991 which nobody wanted. According to me a special piece. At the present when AI is to be a subject of discussion I wanted to point out t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Ramunės - abstract analogue black and white floral photography, Ltd. 20
Located in London, GB
'Ramunės' London, United Kingdom 2022 Limited edition of 20. Photograph printed on heavyweight fine art paper. Photograph is shipped fast and flat in secure thick cardboard packa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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Film, Photographic Film, Giclée

The Scream - photograph of an underwater reflection - archival print 43"x63"
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An abstract composition capturing the dramatic interplay between vibrant crimson and stark white elements. The photograph presents a swirling vortex of deep red textures that dominat...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

NY # 201801
Located in London, GB
Chromogenic Print Face-mounted 4.5mm Plexiglas - Unframed. Backed with Dibond and C-channel hanging system + keyhole option. Available on request 4-6 week turnaround. Edition: 3/3...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Plexiglass, C Print

NY # 201801
NY # 201801
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Untitled 2275: still life photograph w/ yellow apples & abstract shadow patterns
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is an archival pigment print depicting an abstracted still life printed on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 308 gsm by artist Paul Cava. It is from the "Table Top" series, which is one of t...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet, Archival Pigment

Set of 4 Cyanotype photograhs. From the series Mareas.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Water is constant in the artist's visual investigation, for her water is no longer the stage in which the body's memory bursts, but rather the environment and protagonist, constant o...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

#237, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece in this size More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Pigment

#236, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece in this size More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Pigment

Abstract Dancers, Dark Blue 3 - Royal London Ballet Abstract Gems Performance
Located in Brighton, GB
Abstract Dancers, Dark Blue 3, 2019 by Giles revell Archival Pigment Print in this size of 50cm x 50cm in a limited edition of 15 Giles Revell creates imagery that is driven by ana...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper, Pigment, Color

Calendula Officinalis - Abstract Color Flower Print Photography Interior Design
Located in Brighton, GB
Calendula Officinalis by Giles Revell This is an Archival Pigment Print available in this size of 50cm x 50cm in a limited edition of 25 prints. In Cartographic Colour, Giles Reve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper, Pigment

Echinacea Purpurea Purple Cone Flower - Royal Horticultural Society at Wisley
Located in Brighton, GB
Echinacea Purpurea Purple Cone Flower by Giles Revell This is an Archival Pigment Print available in this size of 50cm x 50cm in a limited edition of 25 prints. In Cartographic Co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper, Pigment

Iris Ensata Kozasa Gawa - Japanese Iris Royal Horticultural Society Wisley
Located in Brighton, GB
Iris Ensata Kozasa Gawa by Giles Revell This is an Archival Pigment Print available in this size of 50cm x 50cm in a limited edition of 25 prints. In Cartographic Colour, Giles Re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper, Pigment

Papaver Rhoeas The Corn Poppy - Red Poppies Royal Horticultural Society Wisley
Located in Brighton, GB
Papaver Rhoeas The Corn Poppy by Giles Revell This is an Archival Pigment Print available in this size of 50cm x 50cm in a limited edition of 25 prints. In Cartographic Colour, Gil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper, Pigment

Rosa Young Princess - Pink Hybrid Rose Royal Horticultural Society at Wisley
Located in Brighton, GB
Rosa Young Princess by Giles Revell This s an Archival Pigment Print available in this size of 50cm x 50cm in a limited edition of 25 prints. In Cartographic Colour, Giles Revell r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper, Pigment

Osteospermum Sunny - Pink Flowers Royal Horticultural Society Wisley
Located in Brighton, GB
Osteospermum Sunny by Giles Revell This is an Archival Pigment Print available in this size of 50cm x 50cm in a limited edition of 25 prints. In Cartographic Colour, Giles Revell ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper, Pigment

Phlox Paniculata Blue Evening - Blue Evening Royal Horticultural Society Wisley
Located in Brighton, GB
Phlox Paniculata Blue Evening by Giles Revell This is an Archival Pigment Print available in this size of 50cm x 50cm in a limited edition of 25 prints. In Cartographic Colour, Gil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper, Pigment

Wind Blues 3
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an archival pigment print on 3 layers of silk organza with sumi ink and mineral pigments. In 2019, Valley House Gallery presented our first exhibition of work by Chaco Terad...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Silk, Sumi Ink, Pigment, Archival Pigment

#230, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece in this size More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Pigment

Papercut No.2 - analogue black and white abstract photography. Ltd. 10.
Located in London, GB
'Papercut No.2' London, United Kingdom 2021 Limited edition of 10. Black and white abstract expression analogue photography, composed and exposed using 4x5 large format camera Linh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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Film, Giclée

Look Up 03, From the series Return to Source. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist's computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's w...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment

Daydream - abstract colour photography Limited edition of 20
Located in London, GB
'Daydream' London, United Kingdom 2020 Limited edition of 20. The photograph is signed front and back and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Carefully placed in a secure ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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Giclée, Color

Wind stretched daydream - linen pigment canvas print, limited edition 5.
Located in London, GB
'Wind stretched daydream' 2022 Photographed in Richmond, London using a 4x5 large format camera. 100×130 cm printed on organic linen canvas, limited edition of 5 + 1AP. Photograph...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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Fabric, Canvas, Linen, Organic Material, Archival Pigment, Pigment

Daydream - abstract black and white photography, Limited edition 2 of 20
Located in London, GB
'Daydream' London United Kingdom, 2022 Photographed using large format 4x5 film camera. From limited edition of 20. The photograph is signed front bottom right corner and comes ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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Film, Photographic Film, Giclée

Blender 01 and I Got Your Back 01, Diptych. Abstract color photographs
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist's computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's w...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Fern - black and white landscape photography Limited edition of 20
Located in London, GB
'Fern' London, United Kingdom 2024. It is a still life black and white film photograph, made with a large format 4x5 Linhof camera. The photograph is signed front and back and co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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Film, Photographic Film, Giclée

Window - Polaroid colour photography of window in London, Limited edition of 20
Located in London, GB
'Window' Detail of Christ Church by architect John Peter Darvall. 2023 Printed on 30 x 30cm Hahnemühle Photo Rag fine art paper. Photograph is signed front and back and comes wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography

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Color, Polaroid, Giclée, Photographic Film, Film

#217, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece in this size More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket ...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Pigment

#214, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece in this size More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Pigment

Abstract abstract photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract abstract photography 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 abstract photography created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, red, purple, orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Mitchell Funk, Paul Snell, Seb Janiak, and Michael Banks. Frequently made by artists working with Paper, and Pigment Print and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Abstract abstract photography, so small editions measuring 2.38 inches across are also available. Prices for abstract photography made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $105 and tops out at $36,000, while the average work sells for $3,580.

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