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
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 ...
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
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Photographic Paper
Forest of Glass with Bronze Nymph
By Robert Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Shipping should be around $100 - Signed, numbered and dated on verso, 2/15 unframed, other sizes available
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
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...
Category
1980s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Inkjet
Forest of Glass with Bronze Nymph
By Robert Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Shipping should be around a $100. Signed, numbered and dated on verso, 2/15 unframed, other sizes available
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Funky Red Chicken and Girl with Dreamy Blue Dress
Located in Miami, FL
A young girl in a dreamy blue dress takes her red chicken out for a walk.
Signed, dated, numbered lower right, recto 4/15, unframed, other sizes available, printed later Printed on H...
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, 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" . ...
Category
1990s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Inkjet
Flatiron Building Multiple Exposure
Located in Miami, FL
Signed dated lnumbered ower right, recto. Edition 3 of 15. Unframed. Other size available, printed later
This work is decades ahead of it's time. An in camera multiple exposure...
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
Category
1970s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Parking Rates
Located in Miami, FL
Signature: Signed, Dated, Numbered 3/15 lower right recto, other sizes available. unframed
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
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
Arrows
Located in Miami, FL
Arrows and Sun, Modern Photography Magazine Cover, August 1978, Created 1976 Signed and dated lower right, numbered and dated on verso, Printed Later, Unframed 4/15. Other size avail...
Category
1970s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
$7,800
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
Wheelbarrows
Located in Miami, FL
Utilitarian objects whose primary purpose is to transport dirt are transformed into beautiful objects of visual pleasure.
Signed , dated numbered on lower right, 2/15, other size ...
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
New York City Snowstorm
Located in Miami, FL
The work is signed and dated and numbered on the lower right, Edition: 3/15 Unframed, Other sizes available.
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Snow Traffic in New York City, Abstract Photography by Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Signed, dated lower right and numbered verso 4 /15, Unframed, Other sizes available. Printed later, Printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art paper
Shot in Manhattan
The uploaded video on 1s...
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
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
Taos Mission, New Mexico- San Francisco de Asis, Mystical Negative Color
Located in Miami, FL
Taos Mission, New Mexico San Francisco de Asis in Negative Color -
The work is Signed dated and numbered lower right, 2/15, Printed Later, and Unframed Printed on Hahnemühle Fine ...
Category
1970s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic 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
Materials
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
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...
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
East Hampton Fences Green Pastures
Located in Miami, FL
East Hampton Fences. Fields being farmed are interpreted as a color field painting by Mitchell Funk.
Signature: signed and dated lower right, ...
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
China Town San Francisco - Street Photography by Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Large horizontal areas of aquamarine blue at juxtaposed with magenta and yellow create a dynamic and lively pictorial surface for a San Francisco facade
signed and dated on lower r...
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
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
Materials
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
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
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...
Category
1980s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
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
Brooklyn Bridge in Blue and Gold, Color Photography by Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Signed and dated on lower right, numbered 2/15 Printed later, other size available, unframed , Printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art paper
Category
1980s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Abstract City
Located in Miami, FL
Signed and dated on lower right, numbered on verso, 4/15 Printed later, other size available, unframed, printed later, Printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art paper Photo-Abstract impressio...
Category
1980s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
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
Hard Edge Abstraction - Signs and Shapes, Modern Photography Cover
Located in Miami, FL
Modern Photography Cover , August 1978
Signed and dated on lower right, numbered on verso Edition 3 of 15, Unframed. Printed later, Printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art paper Other size...
Category
1970s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
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 ...
Category
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...
Category
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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