Abstract Color 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
Abstract Street Signs and Shapes, Modern Photography Cover
Located in Miami, FL
Modern Photography Cover , August 1978
This image is signed, dated and numbered 2/15 lower right recto. Other sizes are available. Printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art paper . The work is ...
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1970s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Chrysler Building Crown , Art Deco Architecture New York City
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant creation that's 1,046 feet tall. It's the epitome of Art Deco Architecture. The top of the Chrysler Building is lit by golden light in this photograph of a classic New Yor...
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet
Big Red Shoe On Fremont Street In Downtown Las Vegas
Located in Miami, FL
Abstract image of large red high heel shoe in downtown Las Vegas Nevada.
Shipping should be around $100. This archival color photograph by fine art phot...
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2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet
Golden Light In Windows On Old Brooklyn Building. New York City
Located in Miami, FL
Silhouette of man in blue window.
This archival color photograph by fine art photographer Mitchell Funk is signed, dated and numbered 2/15, lower right recto. Other sizes are availab...
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2010s Abstract Color Photography
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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet
Central Park In Autumn With Billionaires Row Skyscrapers. Surreal City
Located in Miami, FL
Surreal City. It's Vermont in Manhattan? It's Vermont like autumn colors of oranges, amber, auburn, and crimsons of Central Park trees. They juxtaposed against the steely cold mono...
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2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet
Hedge Fun - Flamingo Park Miami Beach - Violet Purple
By Robert Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Robert Funk’s photographs of elaborate landscaping redefine what Street Art is. The natural phenomena of trees and shrubs is augmented by the added illumination effects of violet and purple. Nature provide the basics and then man manipulates them. The result is "Hedge Fun - Flamingo Park...
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2010s Abstract Color Photography
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Archival Paper, Inkjet, Archival Pigment
Psychedelic Hippie Guitar Player Groovy Washington Square Park
Located in Miami, FL
Shipping should be around $100. In-Camera Multiple Exposure with colored filters and emulsion match burn on 35mm slide
Signed, dated, numbered lower right, recto. Edition 4 of 15, ...
Category
1970s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Inkjet
Brooklyn Bridge Multiple Exposure
Located in Miami, FL
This in-camera multiple exposure with colored gels is generations ahead of its time.
It was taken 53 years ago and looks very contemporary today.
Mit...
Category
1970s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Inkjet
Manhattan Bridge from Brooklyn in Blue and Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Shipping should be around $100. Signed, dated, numbered lower right, recto 2/15, unframed, other sizes available
Mitchell Funk is a "Color Photographer Pioneer". He was color when...
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Inkjet
Pyramids with Terracotta Magenta Art Deco Head
By Robert Funk
Located in Miami, FL
The timelessness of pyramids is punctuated with a dreamy terracotta classcial head.
Signed, dated, numbered lower right, recto 4/15, unframed, other sizes available Printed on Hah...
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Inkjet, Archival Pigment
White Roses, Red Roses, Butterflies, Flowers
Located in Miami, FL
Shipping should be around $100 - Signed, dated, numbered 4/15, lower right, unframed, other sizes available
'Mitchell Funk brings the compositional precision of studio photography ...
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2010s Abstract Color Photography
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Photographic Paper
Pyramids with Terracotta Magenta Art Deco Head
By Robert Funk
Located in Miami, FL
The timelessness of pyramids is puncuated with a dreamy terracotta classcial head.
Signed, dated, numbered lower right, recto 4/15, unframed, other sizes available Printed on Hahnem...
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Inkjet
$3,500 Sale Price
30% Off
Colored Geometric Walls, 42nd st. New York City
Located in Miami, FL
Shipping should be around $100 - Colored Geometric Walls, 42nd st. New York City is what it looked like before they were razes for a new skyscraper. Color field painting meets Color...
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1980s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Inkjet
Las Vegas, Del Webb's Mint
Located in Miami, FL
Mitchell Funk is a pioneer of " Color Photography" In 1970 he participated in one the first " Color Photography" shows at a major museum. Brooklyn Museum, show "Images en Couleur" . ...
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1990s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Inkjet
Skyscrapers Magical light Manhattan Skyline at Dusk, Architectural Photography
Located in Miami, FL
Signed , Dated lower right and numbered recto 3 /15, Unframed, Other sizes available, Printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art paper
Mitchell Funk is a pioneer of " Color Photography" In 19...
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Inkjet, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Haight Ashbury Victorian Architecture with Street Graffiti
Located in Miami, FL
Perfect composition with searing precise light of a Green Victorian is punctuated with a single figure. Signed, Dated, number Lower left 3/15 recto, u...
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Inkjet
Brooklyn Bridge and Building
Located in Miami, FL
Signed, dated, numbered 4/15 recto, unframed, printed later, other sized available, Printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art paper
Category
1970s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Manhattan Bridge from Brooklyn
Located in Miami, FL
Signature: Signed, Dated, Numbers 4/15 lower right recto, other sizes available. unframed , printed later
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1970s Abstract Color Photography
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Photographic Paper
Warby Parker Prescriptions
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 Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
San Francisco Geometric Yellow Interior
Located in Miami, FL
Signed, dated and number lower right, 3/15, printed later, other sizes available. unframed
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
American Flag in the Rain
Located in Miami, FL
American Flag in the Rain
2014
Ink jet archival print
40 x 60
Signed, dated numbered lower right, 2/15. Unframed Other sizes available
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Twin Towers, World Trade Center with Green Filter
Located in Miami, FL
Shipping should be around $100. The image is signed dated lower right signed dated and numbered verso 4 /15, Unframed, Other sizes available, Printed Later
Category
1970s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Dog and Taxi, Street Photography
Located in Miami, FL
Signature: Signed and dated on lower right, numbered on verso, 3/15, other size available, unframed, printed later, Printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art paper
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Guggenheim block, Red Street, New York
Located in Miami, FL
Signed and dated lower right, numbered on verso, 3/10, other sizes available, not framed, Ink Jet Archival Print
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Photograph of God - Spirituality
Located in Miami, FL
Can a photograph capture spirituality? Can a photography in itself be spiritual? The pure essence of spiritual energy transforms a Manhattan skyscraper into a 50 story deity of glowi...
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Purple Street Performer
Located in Miami, FL
Purple Street Performer
Shot in San Francisco.
Signature: Signed , dated lower right and numbered verso 4 /15, Unframed, Other sizes available.
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
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Photographic Paper
Blue Bus. Red Hat
Located in Miami, FL
Blue Bus. Red Hat.
It's a portrait but is more about the interaction of primary colors, shape and precise composition.
Signed, dated lower right and numbere...
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Fashion Hat in Paris
Located in Miami, FL
Fashion Hat in Paris. Style above it all.
A graphic statement in red, black and green
Signed and dated on lower right, numbered on verso, Edition 2 of 15, Printed later. Unframe...
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Early 2000s Abstract Color Photography
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Photographic Paper
Sentinel Building
Located in Miami, FL
Sentinel Building is a distinctive copper-green Flatiron style structure is bounded by Columbus Avenue, Kearny Street is shown like never before
Signed , dated lower right and n...
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2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Colorful Eiffel Tower
Located in Miami, FL
a colorfully lit circus carousel in the foreground gives counterpoint to Frances iconic 19 wrought iron lattice tower
Category
1990s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Trans America Building, San Francisco in Magical Golden Light
Located in Miami, FL
Signed and dated on lower right, numbered on verso, 2/15 Printed later, other size available, unframed, Printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art paper
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Old and New
Located in Miami, FL
Signed and dated on lower right, numbered on verso, Edition 2 of 15, . Unframed , Other sizes available
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
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Photographic Paper
The Wall has Eyes - Street Photography by Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
2/15 Signed and dated on lower right, numbered on verso, unframed. Other sizes available
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2010s Abstract Color Photography
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Photographic Paper
Red Hand on Ft. Lauderdale Beach
Located in Miami, FL
Cover, "Mitchell Funk. Color in the 1970's "
Signed and dated on lower right, numbered on verso, Edition 3 of 15, Printed later, Printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art paper
Category
1970s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Sydney Opera House, Modern Photography Cover , Abstract Photography
Located in Miami, FL
Modern Photography Cover, February, 1987 Triple exposure of silhouetted men on a hill, against plexiglass colored shapes echoing the bold iconic architectural curves of the opera h...
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1980s Abstract Color Photography
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Photographic Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
San Francisco Victorian
Located in Miami, FL
Bold Yellow Color. Signed and dated on lower right, numbered on verso, 1/15, other size available, unframed
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Cable Car and Motorcycle , San Francisco
Located in Miami, FL
Graphic and original depiction of familiar scene. Signed and dated on lower right, numbered on verso, Edition 2 of 15, Printed later. Unframed
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Umbrellas on Fifth Avenue in the Rain. Street Photography Literally
Located in Miami, FL
Umbrellas on Fifth Avenue in the Rain. Street Photography is as abstract as it is representational. It's literally street photography. Chromogenic archival print, signed and dated ...
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2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
WINNIE DENKER - Light Box - Centre Georges Pompidou
Located in PARIS, FR
LIMITED EDITION OF 15 ON LIGHT BOX.
The Eiffel Tower, one of the great symbols of France, is bathed in scarlet red lights for the first time in its history on January 24 evening and has only sparkled red for five days in honor of China.
About the artist :
Winnie is a fearless explorer. Her animated and judicious views reflect the essence of her subjects in monumental panoramic scenes.
Originally from Denmark, Winnie Denker...
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
LED Light, C Print
Moon Bathers
By Chris Leidy
Located in Fairfield, CT
In this fast moving world, photographer Chris Leidy has found his inspiration within the depths of global oceans. Under water, Chris captures a vision – a flash in time – through his...
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Palm Pool 2
By Chris Leidy
Located in Fairfield, CT
In this fast moving world, photographer Chris Leidy has found his inspiration within the depths of global oceans. Under water, Chris captures a vision – a flash in time – through his...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
$7,800
Split Screen
By Chris Leidy
Located in Fairfield, CT
In this fast moving world, photographer Chris Leidy has found his inspiration within the depths of global oceans. Under water, Chris captures a vision – a flash in time – through his...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Pigment
Mimi Love 02 - The Painters Project, by Eric Ceccarini
Located in New York, NY
A photograph mounted to aluminum, protected by a mat lamination and set in a black float frame. This limited edition artwork is offered in 3 sizes. This artwork is offered in 3 sizes. The price of the artwork increases with the edition. Please contact us to inquire about the current edition number, availability, and price.
A meeting between a painter, a model and the photographer…
Extensive, both in time and scope; ThePainters Project is an ongoing collection of collaborations with painters to whom Eric offers as a canvas some of the very best models he has enjoyed working with during his career.
For a number of these artists the project offers them a step in the dark, an escape into unknown territory. They must settle into a new environment with unfamiliar light, unusual shadows and highlights and a canvas that is not only three dimensional but alive, breathing and sentient. Movements and poses influence their strokes, they must discover, adapt and ultimately tame this canvas with their brush. Together, the body and the art become one to achieve the sublime.
To blend the often distinct viewpoints of different disciplines and work together; to mix various instruments, tools and angles is an uncommon, yet extremely rewarding and exciting approach, but also contrary to the eternal solitude of the artist, a commonly echoed mantra in the art sphere.
This unorthodox partnership gives birth to wonderful and often surprising creations. Magic succeeds when the ephemeral and volatile nature of paint on the human skin is forever captured through the lens and immortalised onto the image.
The electric blue lines across the woman's body illuminate the photo and it seems as if she's wearing a cape.
More than hundred meetings have already taken place with artists from the UK, Uruguay, Mauritius, Belgium, The Netherlands, Spain, Italy, France, Switzerland, the US, China, Venezuela, Russia and many other countries all across the globe.
Photography, painting, model, contemporary, collaboration, women, paint, writing, shapes, black, white, blue, nude, body, beauty, emotion, pride, belgium, colors, bright, silhouette, french art, portrait, nude, body, portrait, thick layers, material, lina redford...
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2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment, Digita...
Triptych - Water Theme - Mounted on Plexiglass
By Bob Tabor
Located in New York, NY
Water photography - abstract feel - turquoise hue.
About the Artist:
Known for his large format prints of equestrian portraits and stunning sea...
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
Untitled #10 (from Unfocused Series)
By Anne K Smith
Located in Kansas City, MO
Anne K Smith
Title: Untitled #10 (from Unfocused Series)
Medium: Archival Inkjet Print on Museo Silver Rag
Size: 10.5 x 16 inches
Available in sets of 3 (mix and match)
Entire "Unfo...
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet
Price Upon Request
Untitled #2 (from Unfocused Series)
By Anne K Smith
Located in Kansas City, MO
Anne K Smith
Title: Untitled #2 (from Unfocused Series)
Medium: Archival Inkjet Print on Museo Silver Rag
Size: 10.5 x 16 inches
Available in sets of 3 (mix and match)
Entire "Unfoc...
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet
Price Upon Request
Abstract color photography for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract color 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 color 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, orange, purple and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Mitchell Funk, Michael Banks, Stuart Möller, and Carol Inez Charney. Frequently made by artists working with Pigment Print, and Archival 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 color photography, so small editions measuring 7 inches across are also available. Prices for color 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 $4,141.
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