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
E, From the series Opposed Tendencies. Mixed media portrait color photography
Located in Miami Beach, FL
E, 2022 by Hunter & Gatti
From the series Opposed Tendencies
Acrylic and oil wax on fine art paper 255 grs.
Image size: 29.5 in H x 23.6 in W
Unframed
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The founders and artistic minds behind Hunter & Gatti, Cristian Borillo, and Martin Cespedes have worked alongside one another for over a decade. Working as art directors, they have successfully produced numerous campaigns for fashion brands such as Burberry and Diesel. With this, Hunter & Gatti decided to explore even further the infinite possibilities of transformation by turning something as temporary as a fashion editorial, into something completely different and original; a unique piece of art. Thus, Hunter & Gatti was born. Hunter & Gatti immerse themselves in all aspects of development including creative initiatives, art direction, and photography; ultimately creating a holistic image for each individual brand.
This creative duo has worked side by side with iconic clients such as Hugo Boss, Kenneth Cole, Massimo Dutti...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Wax, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper
'Lily in Charcoal' abstract expressionism photography edition of 10
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Paper, Photographic Film, Charcoal, Archival Ink, Archival Paper
Follow U 01, and Gateway 03 Diptych. Abstract color photographs
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist's computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world.
Tcherassi's w...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
1/THE MAGICIAN, From The Tarot of The Golden Scissors Series
By Emma Anna
Located in Miami Beach, FL
1/THE MAGICIAN, 2014 by Emma Anna
From The Tarot of The Golden Scissors Series
Archival pigment print on Photo Rag 308gsm
Image size: 15 H x 10.5 W inches
Sheet size: 16.5 H x 12 W i...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Color, Archival Pigment
Cypress Tree Avenue, Panorama, Tuscany, black and white photography, landscape
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art landscape panorama photography. Cypress tree avenue along a path in stormy weather in Tuscany, Italy. Archival pigment ink print, edition of 9. Signed, title...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital Pigment
Klockelefall Waterfall, black and white art photography, waterscape, landscape
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art long exposure waterscape - landscape photography. Archival pigment ink print as part of a limited edition of 7. All Gerald Berghammer prints are made to orde...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
Delphinium in cut - abstract analogue floral photography, limited edition 2 of 5
Located in London, GB
'Delphinium in cut'
100x100 cm Limited edition 2 of 5.
Printed on Hahnemühle photo rag Baryta 308 Gsm fine art paper, these limited edition photographs are designed to withstand ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée
Dahlia on Ink No.2 - floral film photography in composition with ink abstraction
Located in London, GB
'Dahlia on Ink #2' 2023
Black and white floral film photography combination with ink painting. Made using a large format 4x5 film camera, developed in the studio by the artist.
P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Ink, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Giclée
Dahlia on Ink - floral film photography in composition with ink abstraction
Located in London, GB
'Dahlia on Ink' 2023
Black and white floral film photography combination with ink painting. Made using a large format 4x5 film camera, developed in the studio by the artist.
Prin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Ink, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Giclée
Temporal Perception 36 (Diptych) (Abstract photography)
By Serge Hamad
Located in London, GB
Temporal Perception 36 (Diptych) (Abstract photography)
Archival C-Print — Unframed.
Edition: 1/12
Available in 2 weeks turnaround.
Sold as a diptych. Each element size is: 45 x 30"...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Temporal Perception 4 (Diptych) (Abstract photography)
By Serge Hamad
Located in London, GB
Temporal Perception 4 (Diptych) (Abstract photography)
Archival C-Print — Unframed.
Edition: 1/12
Available in 2 weeks turnaround.
Sold as a diptych. Each element size is: 45 x 30" ...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Dahlia on Ink No.3 - floral film photography in composition with ink abstraction
Located in London, GB
'Dahlia on Ink #3' 2023
Black and white floral film photography combination with ink painting. Made using a large format 4x5 film camera, developed in the studio by the artist.
P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Ink, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Giclée
Temporal Perception 119 (Diptych) (Abstract photography)
By Serge Hamad
Located in London, GB
Temporal Perception 119 (Diptych) (Abstract photography)
Archival C-Print — Unframed.
Edition: 1/12
Available in 2 weeks turnaround.
Sold as a diptych. Each element size is: 45 x 30...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Temporal Perception 92 (Diptych) (Abstract photography)
By Serge Hamad
Located in London, GB
Temporal Perception 92 (Diptych) (Abstract photography)
Archival C-Print — Unframed.
Edition: 1/12
Available in 2 weeks turnaround.
Sold as a diptych. Each element size is: 45 x 30"...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
Alice - photograph of an underwater reflection - archival print 25 x 35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“Alice” is a part of Alex Sher’s popular series Reflections - underwater photographs that could be almost mistaken for abstract paintings as they bring up recollections of masterpiec...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Water Reflection of Fish Under Water, Pool Monotype Cyanotype in Blue Tones
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted unique cyanotype that takes its inspiration from the mid-century modern shapes.
It's made by layering paper cutouts and different exposures using uv-...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Emulsion, C Print, Monotype, Photogram, Lithograph
Follow U 01, From the series Portal. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world.
Tcherassi's ...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Enchanted Forest, foggy, sunny morning, black and white photography, landscape
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art panorama landscape photography. Archival pigment ink print, limited edition of 20. All Gerald Berghammer prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahn...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital Pigment
Manifest 02, From the series Power. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world.
Tcherassi's wo...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Diamond 11 - Signed limited edition abstract print, square photo, contemporary
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Diamond 11 - Limited edition pigment print
Limited Editions of 5
Signed + numbered by artist, with certificate of authenticity
This is an Archival Pigment...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment, Black and White, Giclée
Morning light in the Mountains, Madeira, Panorama, Limited Edition Landscape
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art panorama landscape photography print. Madeira's mountain peaks in the wonderful light at sunrise, Portugal. Archival pigment ink print, edition of 7. Signed,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
Fish (Stay) - Contemporary, Expired, Polaroid, Photograph
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Fish (Stay) - 2006,
20x24cm, Edition 4/5.
Archival C-Print, hand-printed by the artist on Fuji Crystal Archive Paper, matte surface, based on the Polaroid.
Signature label and cer...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
Stripe
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
I like minimalism, this orange stripe I found occasionally, the picture is limited edition of 5 in the size. Signed by the author.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Color, Digital, Archival Pigment
Heterotopia #10 by Karine Laval - Abstract Nature Photography, Neon Photography
By Karine Laval
Located in Brighton, GB
'Untitled #10' from the series Heterotopia is a dazzling Chromogenic Print by Contemporary photographer Karine Laval and is available in this size in an Edition of 5.
The vividly c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
'Lily in Charcoal' abstract expressionism photography edition of 10
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Paper, Photographic Film, Charcoal, Archival Ink, Archival Paper
Caribbean Sandy Shore, Black and White Abstract Seascape, Sunny Waves, Limited
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive limited edition black and white giclée print, on 100% cotton Hahnemühle Photo Rag Fine Art matte paper.
This series of black and white photographs captures the ...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Emulsion, Photographic Paper, C Print, Giclée
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 ...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Bleed # 202391 (Abstract painting)
By Paul Snell
Located in London, GB
Bleed # 202391 (Abstract painting)
Chromogenic Print Face-mounted 3mm Matte Plexiglas — Unframed.
Backed with extruded polystyrene, concrete, acrylic, enamel and pigments (8 cm / 3...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, C Print
Look Up 02, From the series Return to Source. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist's computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world.
Tcherassi's w...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Ultramarine night - monocolor blue photography of pine tree
Located in London, GB
'Ultramarine night'
Klaipeda, Lithuania 2022
Limited edition of 20.
Giclée pigment method print on Hahnemühle photo rag baryta 308 gsm fine art paper.
Photograph is signed, stampe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Film, Photographic Film, Giclée
Paper cut
Located in London, GB
'Paper cut'
London, United Kingdom 2021
Limited edition of 10.
Printed on fine art heavy-weight paper.
The photograph comes signed, and stamped with COA.
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Giclée, Film, Photographic Film
Algas 75, 83 Y 26. Cyanotype photograhs mounted in high resistance glass dish
By Paola Davila
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Algas 75, 83 Y 26, 2022 by Paola Davila
From the series Mareas
Cyanotype on 300 gr cotton paper
Mounted in a high-resistance borosilicate glass petri dish
Overall size: 36 cm Dm x 1...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Glass, Archival Pigment
Gaze Into The Lake 03, From the series The Journey. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world.
Tcherassi's wo...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
'That Was Just A Dream Some Of Us Had'. Abstract blue white leaves flight
Located in Penzance, GB
'That Was Just A Dream Some Of Us Had'
Original Artwork
From a body of work titled 'Elemental', in which Sophia employs her unique method of working using the four elements of eart...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Photogram
Concrete ( 48 x 72" / 122 x 183cm )
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
Concrete by Frank Schott
monochromatic details of architecture
48 x 72 inches / 122cm x 183cm
edition of 7
signed
27 x 40 inches / 68cm x 102cm
edition of 25
signed
archival fine ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée
A New Life 02, Print. From the The Journey series. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world.
Tcherassi's w...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
The Mask 03. From the series Making Sense. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist's computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world.
Tcherassi's w...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
'Lily in Charcoal no.2' abstract expressionism photography edition of 20
Located in London, GB
'Lily in Charcoal no.2' 2023
From raw energy to sublime. 'Lily in Charcoal No.2' is an expression piece combining an abstract charcoal drawing with a live lily emerging from a gash....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Paper, Photographic Film, Charcoal, Archival Ink, Archival Paper
The Streets of Kowloon (gold), Hong Kong - Abstract color photography
Located in Cambridge, GB
Streets of Kowloon Gold, part of Richard Heeps series photographing on the streets of Hong Kong in Kowloon in 2016 this stunning abstract piece is so striking in a room.
The whole 20...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin
CoCreate 02 and 03 Diptych, From the We Are One Series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world.
Tcherassi's wo...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Heterotopia #97 by Karine Laval - Abstract Color Photography, Nature Photography
By Karine Laval
Located in Brighton, GB
'Untitled #50' from the series Heterotopia is a dazzling Chromogenic Print by Contemporary photographer Karine Laval and is available in this size in an Edition of 5.
The vividly c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
C Print
"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...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Blender 03 and CoCreate 03, Diptych. Abstract color photographs
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist's computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world.
Tcherassi's w...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Skyfall
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Print/ photography, limited edition of 10, signed by the author.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Color, Digital, Archival Pigment
Laminariales XVIII. From the series Bosque Cyanotype photograph
By Paola Davila
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Laminariales XVIII, 2022 by Paola Davila
From the series Bosque
Cyanotype on 300 gr cotton paper
Image size: 193 cm H x 38 cm W
Signed by the artist
Unique
The title of each piec...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Algas 45-XIX. From the series Mareas. Cyanotype photograhs
By Paola Davila
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Algas 45-XIX, 2022 by Paola Davila
From the series Mareas
Cyanotype on 300 gr cotton paper
Image size: 45 cm Dm
Unframed
Unique
The title of each piece corresponds to the geograp...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Algas 45-IV. From the series Mareas. Cyanotype photograhs Mounted
By Paola Davila
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Algas 45-IV, 2022 by Paola Davila
From the series Mareas
Cyanotype on 300 gr cotton paper
The piece is mounted on a circular aluminum sheet, on a 47 cm diameter transparent acrylic ...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment, Plexiglass
Maze Me 01, From the series Return to Source. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist's computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world.
Tcherassi's w...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Anna Golovanova - "Composition with Gold and Blue" - Digital Art Photography
Located in Winterswijk, NL
"Composition with Gold and Blue", photography by the artist Anna Golovanova.
Abstract digital compositions.
Extravagant play with form and colour.
Country of Origin: Russia.
Signed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Digital
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 ...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Algas 11, 22 y 67. Cyanotype photograhs mounted in high resistance glass dish
By Paola Davila
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Algas 11, 22 y 67, 2022 by Paola Davila
From the series Mareas
Cyanotype on 300 gr cotton paper
Mounted in a high-resistance borosilicate glass petri dish
Overall size: 36 cm Dm x 1...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Glass, Archival Pigment
I Got Your Back 01. From the series Making Sense. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist's computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world.
Tcherassi's w...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
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 ...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Richmond flow - abstract black and white photograph of dark forest
Located in London, GB
'Richmond flow'
London, United Kingdom 2020
Limited edition of 20.
Printed on heavy-weight fine art paper.
Signed front and back, COA included.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Film, Photographic Film, Giclée
"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 Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Carts (motion blur, dream image, daily life, vivid colors)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Jeffrey Tamblyn
Carts
Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemuehle Baryta Rag
Year: 2021
Size: 16x20 inches
Edition: 50
Signed, dated and numbered by hand on label
COA provided
Ref.: 924802...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
After the Sunset, Scotland, Limited Edition Landscape, Monochrome Photograph
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art long exposure seascape - landscape photography. Island with trees on a small mountain lake in the highlands of Scotland at sunset. Archival pigment ink print...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Digital Pigment
A New Life 01, From the series The Journey. Abstract color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world.
Tcherassi's w...
Category
2010s Abstract Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Abstract photography for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic 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 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, purple, red, orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Mitchell Funk, Paul Snell, Michael Banks, and Seb Janiak. 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 photography, so small editions measuring 0.5 inches across are also available. Prices for 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 $50 and tops out at $36,000, while the average work sells for $3,359.