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
Old Boats In Iceland With Blue Reflections In Water, Abstract
Located in Miami, FL
Blue and yellow reflections of fishing boats in the water with tones blue and yellow.
This archival color photograph by fine art photographer Mitchell Funk is signed, dated and numbe...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet, Archival Pigment
Wooden Row Boats: Green, Blue and Red, Central Park, New York City
Located in Miami, FL
Stacked wooden row boats in Central Park form a beautiful abstract pattern with fading paint.
Signed dated and numbered 3/15 lower right recto, other ...
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Inkjet
Taxi And Color Doors On 42nd Street
Located in Miami, FL
Crowds of people walking on 42nd Street circa 1996.
This archival color photograph by fine art photographer Mitchell Funk is signed, dated and numbered 2/15, lower right recto - the ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet
Surfer, Perth, Western Australia (Oceans series)
Located in New York City, NY
David Burdeny
Surfer, Perth, Western Australia (Oceans series), 2016
Archival Pigment Print
Signature Label
59 x 59 inches
Edition of 5
Signed by the artist
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Statue of liberty with colorful multiple exposures
Located in Miami, FL
Signed, dated, numbered lower right, recto 4/15, unframed, other sizes available, printed later, Printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art paper
In-camera multiple exposures with red, orange,...
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Inkjet, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Hedge Fun - Brickell Key - Street Art from the Affluent
By Robert Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Robert Funk’s photographs of elaborate landscaping redefine what Street Art is. Hedge Fun is a series that celebrates the landscaping commissioned by well-heeled homeowners, high-en...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Inkjet, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Star View Motel Fremont Street Las Vegas
Located in Miami, FL
Man painting vintage motel sign in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Signed, dated and numbered 2/15 lower right recto. Other sizes are available. The work is unframed...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet
Louse Point View, East Hampton
Located in Miami, FL
Louse Point View, East Hampton ,
A harmonious blend of primary colors in the foreground with a muted landscape characterizes this work.
signed and dated on lower right, numbered o...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Night on Sunset Beach
Located in Fairfield, CT
Also available 50 x 70 in. $9,500, edition of 10.
Christine Matthäi was born in Germany. She lives and works between Shelter Island, New York, Germany and the Bahamas. Her LIGHT an...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print, Plexiglass
Warby Parker Prescriptions Manhattan, Color Photography, Abstract Photography
Located in Miami, FL
In Manhattan, a vintage turquoise sign pops out from a dark background and creates a powerful graphic composition. The fine art photograph is Signed, dated and numbered lower right...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
"Kodak Sign, Atlanta, Georgia X 36" - Composite Image Photography - Cubism
By Peter Essick
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Kodak Sign, Atlanta, Georgia X 36" is a composite photograph with hues of red and orange.
Peter Essick is a photographer, author, speaker, instructor, and...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
"Construction Site, Atlanta, Georgia X 36" - Composite Image Photography Cubism
By Peter Essick
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Construction Site, Atlanta, Georgia X 36" is an abstract photograph with several hues of grey.
Peter Essick is a photographer, author, speaker, instructor, and drone pilot who spec...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
"Seen and Unseen #3979" - Contemporary Still Life Photography - Zao Wou-Ki
By Zhou Peng
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Seen and Unseen #3979" features hues of bright blue and yellow. This photograph is edition 2/7 +2 AP.
Zhou Peng is a fine art photographer from Shanghai, China. Formally trained a...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Study for Kylie Jenner Shopping at Sephora in Calabasas, 1/18/15
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Study for Kylie Jenner Shopping at Sephora in Calabasas, 1/18/15" features hues of teal, yellow, purple, and orange.
This photograph is an archival inkj...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Study for Gwen Stefani Leaving Paquito Mas Restaurant in Sherman Oaks, 4/17/15
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Study for Gwen Stefani Leaving Paquito Mas Restaurant in Sherman Oaks, 4/17/15" features hues of teal, yellow, purple, and orange.
This photograph is an...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
"Study for Amanda Seyfried Departs at LAX Airport, 1/21/13" Abstract Photograph
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Study for Amanda Seyfried Departs at LAX Airport, 1/21/13" features hues of green, pink, purple and yellow.
This photograph is an archival inkjet print with sintra mount and polis...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
"Kendall Jenner Out in Paris, 07/05/15, II" - Colorful Abstract Photograph
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Kendall Jenner Out in Paris, 07/05/15, II" features hues of lilac, pink, green, yellow and blue.
Spencer Sloan is inspired by the work of Hieronymus Bo...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
"Amanda Seyfried Walking Her Dog in New York, 6/8/2015" Abstract Photograph
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Amanda Seyfried Walking Her Dog in New York, 6/8/2015" features hues of purple, green, yellow and black.
Spencer Sloan is inspired by the work of Hieronymus Bosch, Richard Diebenko...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
"Angelina Jolie Heads to a Meeting in Beverly Hills, 3/14/19" Abstract Photo
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Angelina Jolie Heads to a Meeting in Beverly Hills, 3/14/19" features hues of purple, green, yellow and blue.
Spencer Sloan is inspired by the work of Hieronymus Bosch, Richard Die...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
"Seen and Unseen #3798" - Contemporary Still Life Photography - Zao Wou-Ki
By Zhou Peng
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Seen and Unseen #3798" features a bright bubble-gum pink hue. This photograph is edition 3/7 +2 AP.
Zhou Peng is inspired by the work of CAI Guo-qiang, Zao Wou-Ki.
Zhou Peng is a f...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
"Kirsten Dunst & Jesse Plemons at Gelson's Market in LA, 5/2/18" - Abstract
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Kirsten Dunst & Jesse Plemons at Gelson's Market in LA, 5/2/18" features hues of green, blue, yellow and purple.
This photograph is an archival inkjet ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Mena Suvari Hiking in Runyon Canyon in LA, 7/5/15 - Colorful Abstract Photograph
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Mena Suvari Hiking in Runyon Canyon in LA, 7/5/15" features hues of pink, purple, yellow and teal.
This photograph is an archival inkjet print with sintra mount and polished acryli...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
《人间四月》April
By Fu Wenjun
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fu Wenjun, 1955, is a famous Chinese contemporary artist. He creates principally through the art media of photography, installation, sculpture and oil painting, and has put forward t...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
Wooden Row Boats: Green, Blue and Red, Central Park, New York City
Located in Miami, FL
Stacked wooden row boats in Central Park form a beautiful abstract pattern with fading paint.
Signed dated and numbered 3/15 lower right recto, other...
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Inkjet
Historia de las montañas abstractas
Located in Miami Beach, FL
**Statement from the series "Abstract Mountain Stories":**
The series "Abstract Mountain Stories" finds its origin in a journey through the Swiss Alps, where nature revealed a const...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Cotton, Digital
rosadue
Located in New York, NY
Paper size is 30 x 25 inches, image size is 20 x 15 inches
Signed, dated and numbered
Pigment print on Kodak Metallic paper, there is a 5 inch border around the image which enhances...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
Red Brick Building Facade Street Scene in New York City by Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Late light skims off the brick facade of a historic red brick building in Manhattan. Street Photographer Mitchell Funk creates an image that is both a realistic document of an urban...
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Rainbow of Color Refection in Car Window - (Abstract Photography)
Located in Miami, FL
Veteran Street Photographer Mitchell Funk encountered a newly painted wall in Queens, New York. Next to the wall was a newly washed red car. This was red meat subject matter for...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Turquoise and Yellow Victorian Houses in Mission District San Francisco
Located in Miami, FL
Shipping should be $100. Turquoise and Yellow Victorian Houses in Mission District San Francisco.
Signed, Dated, number Lower left 4/15 recto, unfra...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Inkjet
Abstract Color Photography by Geoffrey Baris, Expressionist, Contemporary, Water
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Color Photography by Geoffrey Baris
Archival pigment print on museum fine art paper
Edition of 7
Includes certificate of authenticity. Signed and numbered by artist.
Custom...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Color, Archival Pigment
Abstract Color Photography by Geoffrey Baris, Expressionist, Contemporary, Water
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Color Photography by Geoffrey Baris
Archival pigment print on museum fine art paper
Edition of 7
Includes certificate of authenticity. Signed and numbered by artist.
Custom...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Color, Archival Pigment
"The Encounter", Abstract Color Photography, Expressionist, Contemporary, Orange
Located in New York, NY
"The Encounter", Abstract Color Photography by Geoffrey Baris
Archival pigment print on museum fine art paper
Edition of 7
Includes certificate of authenticity. Signed and numbered ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Color, Archival Pigment
Street Art from the Rich - Palm Beach in Magenta and Orange with Lizard
By Robert Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Robert Funk’s photographs of elaborate landscaping redefine what Street Art is. This image is somewhat reminiscent of Monet's Haystacks in shape and use of backlighting. Use the 1st image for more accurate color. Palm Beach is Hedge Heaven with some of the most beautifully manicured streets in the United States. Hedge Fun - Palm Beach - Captures what Slim Arrons...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Inkjet, Archival Pigment
Red Cherry
By Fu Wenjun
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fu Wenjun is a Chinese contemporary artist. He works on conceptual photography, installation art, sculpture and oil painting. Currently he lives and works at Chongqing, China.
He ha...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Mixed Media
lampone
Located in New York, NY
15x 15 inches image size
25 x 25 inches paper size
Please Note: This work is framed; the framed photograph shows the print with the 5 inch paper border
Pigment print on Kodak meta...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
"Venice, CA", Abstract Color Photography by Geoffrey Baris, Surfboard, Blue
Located in New York, NY
"Venice, CA" Abstract Color Photography by Geoffrey Baris
Archival pigment print on museum fine art paper
Edition of 7
Includes certificate of authenticity. Signed and numbered by ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Color, Archival Pigment
Plaza Hotel on Fifth Avenue Central Park South with Kelly Green Roof
Located in Miami, FL
The Plaza Hotel in New York City looks differently in this detailed view. Photographer Mitchell Funk has honed in on a less studied part of the historic French Renaissance-inspired ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
New York City Abstract Multiple Exposure Kaleidoscope Reds Blues, Architecture
Located in Miami, FL
In-camera Multiple Exposure using colored gels and negative color.
Eye-popping and optically stimulating interpretation of New York skyscapers.
Signed and dated on lower right, num...
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Engine, Frankfurt Airport April 19 2001
By Vera Lutter
Located in London, GB
Merce Cunningham Dance Company 50th Anniversary Photography Portfolio
Edition of 40
91.5 x 76.5 cms (36 x 30 1/8 ins)
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Mesh, South China Sea, Traverse, 2011
Located in New York City, NY
David Burdeny
Mesh, South China Sea, Traverse, 2011
44 x 44 inches - Edition of 10
Archival Pigment Print
Signature Label
Print only. Ask us for frami...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Street Art: Literally. New York City Rainy Day with Purple Umbrella
Located in Miami, FL
City road workers inadvertently become modern-day Steet Artists. Mitchell Funk in a continuing series, captures the colorful diagram mark-ups that city road crews use to plot out th...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
30x30in. Aerial Photography of Earth, Land, Sea - BT 03
By MAE Curates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a new series of photography of land art depicting Earth and its land forms taken from the air. This series of aerial photography captures Earth's beauty taken in remote lands...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
30x30in. Aerial Photography of Earth, Land, Sea - BT 013
By MAE Curates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a new series of photography of land art depicting Earth and its land forms taken from the air. This series of aerial photography captures Earth's beauty taken in remote lands...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
16x20” River Landscape - 16x20in. print unframed
By MAE Curates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a new series available exclusively through gallery. This series is largely influenced by the abstract expressionist field paintings of the 40’s and 50’s with a nod to Gerhar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Vibrant - acrylic mounted - LARGE
By MAE Curates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a new series available exclusively through gallery. This series is largely influenced by the abstract expressionist field paintings of the 40’s and 50’s with a nod to Gerhar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
30x40” River Landscape - acrylic mounted 30x40
By MAE Curates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a new series available exclusively through gallery. This series is largely influenced by the abstract expressionist field paintings of the 40’s and 50’s with a nod to Gerhar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Man Watching Sunrise, Hangzhou, China
Located in New York City, NY
David Burdeny
Man Watching Sunrise, Hangzhou, China, 2011
Archival Pigment Print
Signature Label
Print only. Ask us for framing options.
Also available in...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
VELD 22, Noordoostpolder, Flevoland, The-Netherlands
Located in New York City, NY
David Burdeny
VELD 22, Noordoostpolder, Flevoland, The-Netherlands, 2016
Archival Pigment Print
Signature Label
Print only. Ask us for framing options.
Also available in 50 x 50 in...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Estuary, Shark Bay, Western Australia
Located in New York City, NY
David Burdeny
Estuary, Shark Bay, Western Australia
Archival Pigment Print
Signature Label
Print only. Ask us for framing options.
Also available i...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
《春深》Deep Spring
By Fu Wenjun
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fu Wenjun, 1955, is a famous Chinese contemporary artist. He creates principally through the art media of photography, installation, sculpture and oil painting, and has put forward t...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
Apogee, Huangshan, China
Located in New York City, NY
David Burdeny
Apogee, Huangshan, China, 2017
Archival Pigment Print
Signature Label
Print only. Ask us for framing options.
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Humpback Whales, Kalbari, Western Australia
Located in New York City, NY
David Burdeny
Humpback Whales, Kalbari, Western Australia, 2016
Archival Pigment Print
Signature Label
Print only. Ask us for framing options.
Also...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Asian Bamboo, Fujian, China
Located in New York City, NY
David Burdeny
Asian Bamboo, Fujian Province, China, 2017
Archival Pigment Print
Signature Label
Print only. Ask us for framing options.
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Cosmica #45, 4 Elements, Water
Located in New York City, NY
Orlando Azevedo
Cosmica #45, 4 Elements, Earth, 2016
Dye Sublimation on Aluminum, Framed
40 x 40 inches
Edition of 7
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Metal
Cosmica #30, 4 Elements, Earth
Located in New York City, NY
Orlando Azevedo
Cosmica #30, 4 Elements, Earth, 2016
Dye Sublimation on Aluminum, Framed
40 x 40 inches
Edition of 7
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Metal
Cosmica #17, 4 Elements, Water
Located in New York City, NY
Orlando Azevedo
Cosmica #17, 4 Elements, Earth, 2014
Mounted on Plexiglas (matt or glossy)
Floating on the wall
30 x 30 inches
Edition of 10
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Metal
Cosmica #40, 4 Elements, Water
Located in New York City, NY
Orlando Azevedo
Cosmica #40, 4 Elements, Earth, 2016
Dye Sublimation on Aluminum, Framed
40 x 40 inches
Edition of 7
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Metal
Cosmica #36, 4 Elements, Water
Located in New York City, NY
Orlando Azevedo
Cosmica #36, 4 Elements, Earth, 2016
Dye Sublimation on Aluminum, Framed
40 x 40 inches
Edition of 7
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Metal
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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.