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Abstract Still-life 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
Changing Moods 8- Floral landscape pink color contemporary abstract photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Leaves series #3689: minimalist nature still-life leaf photograph, red woodgrain
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is an archival pigment photograph by artist Paul Cava depicting a highly detailed autumn leaf in a minimalist arrangement on a textured background. It is printed on Hahnemuhle P...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Archival Pigment

Changing Mood Pink 1- Floral still life contemporary abstract contemporary photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Song for Dead Heroes #5 bright floral abstract landscape photo
Located in New York, NY
This abstract floral landscape photography has a dramatic sense of composition which recalls the careful arrangements of Dutch and Flemish still life paintings from the 17-18 century...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Digital Pigment

"Leaves" series #1990: minimalist nature still-life leaf photograph, earth tones
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is an archival pigment photograph by artist Paul Cava depicting a highly detailed autumn leaf in a minimalist arrangement on a textured background. It is printed on Hahnemuhle P...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Archival Pigment

Just a Banana... Photography Print Limited Edition
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
City reflection, print, limited 15, signed by the author.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment

Grey with small window Photography Fine Art Print Limited Edition
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Fine Art Print, Hahnemuehle fine art paper, limited edition of 25. Signed by the author.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

' Fire Escape ' signed Oversize Silver Gelatin Print
Located in London, GB
Exquisite oversize silver gelatine fibre print. 40x30 inches / 101 x 76 cm paper size unframed. Edition size 10 only this size Signed & Numbered on front. Supplied with certificate ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Songs For Dead Heroes #8 blue yellow floral abstract landscape photo composition
Located in New York, NY
This floral blue white yellow dominant color abstract landscape photography has a dramatic sense of composition which recalls the careful arrangements of Dutch and Flemish still life...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Digital Pigment

Contemporary Geometric Textured Tiles, Giclée Print Limited Edition, PinkNeon
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Sexy Miami Futuristic Cocktail Lounge" is a series of photographs by Ryan Rivadeneyra inspired by the Art Deco colors of Miami that show beautiful objects and textures arranged meti...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Giclée, Archival Pigment, C Print

Morning Reflection Photography Fine Art Print Limited Edition
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Fine art print, limited edition of 15, signed by the author.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Photography

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Color, Digital

1977 "Boat, Barn, Truck" Still Life Black & White Photograph
Located in Arp, TX
Tricia Sample Boat, Barn, Truck 1977 Matte black and white photo 12.5" x9.5" Frame measures 16.25"x19.25" Gallery label on reverse from the Friends of Photography Gallery Friends of Photography was a nonprofit organization started by Ansel Adams and others in 1967 to promote photography as a fine art. During its existence the organization held at least 330 photography exhibitions at its galleries in Carmel and San Francisco, California, and it published a lengthy series of monographs under the name Untitled. Among those who were featured in their exhibitions and publications were well-known photographers Ansel Adams, Wynn Bullock, Ruth Bernhard, Harry Callahan, Roy DeCarava, Lee Friedlander, Emmet Gowin, Mary Ellen Mark, Barbara Morgan, Aaron Siskind, Paul Strand, Brett Weston, Edward Weston and Minor White, as well as then newly starting photographers such as Marsha Burns, William Garnett, Richard Misrach...
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1970s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

' Istan Petal ' Oversize Archival Pigment print Framed in white
Located in London, GB
' Istan Petal ' Oversize Archival Pigment print Framed in white A Bougenvillia petal floats on the surface of a swimming pool. (photo Stuart Möller) Archival Pigment Print sign...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment

Leaves series #3418: minimalist nature still-life leaf photograph, yellow, green
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is an archival pigment photograph by artist Paul Cava depicting a highly detailed autumn leaf in a minimalist arrangement on a textured background. It is printed on Hahnemuhle P...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Archival Pigment

Look at me! Photography Fine Art Print Limited Edition Signed
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Photographed by Sandra Salamonova, limited edition of 10, signed by the author, fine art print.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper, Color, Digital

Sunny Side of the Street Photography Print Limited Edition Signed
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Print, limited edition of 15. Signed by the author.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Photography

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Digital

Canna No. 5 (Abstract Still Life Photograph of Magenta Lily Flower on White)
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstract still life photograph of a magenta cana lily flower on a white sky background Photograph printed on Japanese Kozo paper infused with encaustic Edition 1/12, 36 x 22.5 inches...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Wax, Encaustic, Archival Paper, Mulberry Paper

Leaves series 1931: minimalist nature still-life leaf photograph, gray woodgrain
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is an archival pigment photograph by artist Paul Cava depicting a highly detailed autumn leaf in a minimalist arrangement on a textured background. It is printed on Hahnemuhle P...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Archival Pigment

Eugene 5 - Floral landscape white dominant contemporary abstract color photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

The Universe of Each Moment 08 5694
Located in Dallas, TX
"My artwork is always in progress. There is not a goal. There is not a category for my work. It is all about enjoying the process of every moment. On a blank sheet of washi calli...
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Early 2000s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Archival Pigment

Untitled (2159): still life photograph with antler and 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 Still-life Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet, Archival Pigment

Song for Dead Heroes #5 bright floral abstract photo landscape composition
Located in New York, NY
This abstract floral landscape photography has a dramatic sense of composition which recalls the careful arrangements of Dutch and Flemish still life paintings from the 17-18 century...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Digital Pigment

Eugene 5- Floral landscape white dominant contemporary abstract color photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
Category

2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Changing Moods pink 2- Floral landscape pink color contemporary abstract photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Song for Dead Heroes #5 bright floral abstract photo landscape composition
Located in New York, NY
This abstract floral landscape photography has a dramatic sense of composition which recalls the careful arrangements of Dutch and Flemish still life paintings from the 17-18 century...
Category

2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Digital Pigment

Eugene 2 - Floral landscape white dominant contemporary abstract color photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Changing Moods 5- Floral landscape cyan blue color contemporary abstract photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Eugene 7- Floral landscape white dominant contemporary abstract color photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Floral Study 246: still life black & white photograph w/ abstract flowers, large
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 "Flora" series, which is one of three...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet, Archival Pigment

Tentation #7 Floral landscape soft pastel color contemporary abstract photograph
Located in New York, NY
This abstract floral landscape photography has pastel soft dominant color of grey, pink and white. Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not on...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Eugene 1 - Floral landscape white dominant contemporary abstract color photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Tentation #8 Floral landscape soft pastel color contemporary abstract photograph
Located in New York, NY
This abstract floral landscape photography has pastel soft dominant color of grey, pink and white. Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not on...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Eugene 5 - Floral landscape white dominant contemporary abstract color photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
Category

2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

"Leaves" series #0160: nature still-life leaf photograph w/ orange, earth tones
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is an archival pigment photograph by artist Paul Cava depicting a highly detailed autumn leaf in a minimalist arrangement on a textured background. It is printed on Hahnemuhle P...
Category

2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Archival Pigment

Changing Moods 5- Floral landscape cyan blue color contemporary abstract photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
Category

2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

"Leaves" series #0222: nature still-life leaf photograph w/ green, earth tones
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is an archival pigment photograph by artist Paul Cava depicting a highly detailed autumn leaf in a minimalist arrangement on a textured background. It is printed on Hahnemuhle P...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Archival Pigment

Songs For Dead Heroes # 6 soft color floral abstract landscape photo composition
Located in New York, NY
This abstract floral landscape photography has a dramatic sense of composition which recalls the careful arrangements of Dutch and Flemish still life paintings from the 17-18 century...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Digital Pigment

Song for dead heroes #2 dark color abstract floral landscape photo composition
Located in New York, NY
This abstract floral landscape photography has a dramatic sense of composition which recalls the careful arrangements of Dutch and Flemish still life paintings from the 17-18 century...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Digital Pigment

Untitled 2322: still life photograph w/ white cast foot, antler, bone & potatoes
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 Still-life Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet, Archival Pigment

Eugene 6 - Floral landscape white dominant contemporary abstract color photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

'Istan Petals' Hand Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
'Istan Petals' Hand Signed Limited Edition Stuart Möller Two fallen bougainvillea petals floating on water in Istan, Spain. Beautiful Archival Pigment Print. 60 x 40 inches / 152 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Photography

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Archival Pigment

Changing Moods 2- Floral landscape orange color contemporary abstract photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Song for dead heroes #2 dark color abstract floral landscape photo composition
Located in New York, NY
This abstract floral landscape photography has a dramatic sense of composition which recalls the careful arrangements of Dutch and Flemish still life paintings from the 17-18 century...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Digital Pigment

Italia 4- Limited edition pigment print, Gold light, Sculpture, Greek Mythology
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Italia 4 - Large scale photograph by Michael Banks Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo RAG Baryta 315 gsm ) Limited Editio...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Di...

Changing Moods grey- Floral landscape grey color contemporary abstract photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Water element 2 - Signed limited edition abstract pigment print, Blue dark
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Large scale photograph by Michael Banks - Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo RAG Baryta 315 gsm ) Water element 2 - Limited ...
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Early 2000s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Di...

Floral Study 246: still life black & white photograph w/ abstract dried flowers
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 "Flora" series, which is one of three...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet, Archival Pigment

Songs For Dead Heroes # 9 abstract pastel color floral landscape photo montage
Located in New York, NY
This pastel color abstract floral landscape photography has a dramatic sense of composition which recalls the careful arrangements of Dutch and Flemish still life paintings from the ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Digital Pigment

Changing Moods grey- Floral landscape grey color contemporary abstract photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Presence - Signed limited edition still life pigment print, Contemporary, Square
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Presence - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, Edition of 3 Signed + numbered by artist with certificate of authenticity , unframed This is an Archival Pigment print on f...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Archival Pigment, Digital Pig...

Changing Moods 1- Floral landscape apple green contemporary abstract photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Irons and Tomatoes: still life color photograph w/ abstract shadow patterns, lg
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" ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet, Archival Pigment

Tentation #10- Floral landscape soft pastel color contemporary abstract photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

'Lily in Charcoal' abstract expressionism photography edition of 20
Located in London, GB
'Lily in Charcoal' 2023 From raw energy to sublime. 'Lily in Charcoal' is an expression piece combining an abstract charcoal drawing with a live lily emerging from a gash. The charc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Photography

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Paper, Photographic Film, Charcoal, Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Changing Moods grey- Floral landscape grey color contemporary abstract photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Eugene 1 - Floral landscape white dominant contemporary abstract color photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Changing Moods bright green 2- Floral landscape contemporary abstract photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Changing Moods 2- Floral landscape orange color contemporary abstract photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Tentation#11 Floral landscape soft pastel color contemporary abstract photograph
Located in New York, NY
This abstract floral landscape photography has pastel soft dominant color of grey, pink and white. Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not on...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Changing Moods pink 2- Floral landscape pink color contemporary abstract photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Abstract still-life photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract still-life 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 still-life 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 and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Isabelle Menin, Michael Banks, Lucille Khornak, and Stuart Möller. Frequently made by artists working with Paper, and Photographic Paper 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 still-life photography, so small editions measuring 0.5 inches across are also available. Prices for still-life 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 $187 and tops out at $14,600, while the average work sells for $3,107.

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