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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
Poppy on ink - floral film photography in composition with ink abstraction

Poppy on ink - floral film photography in composition with ink abstraction

By Ugne Pouwell

Located in London, GB

'Poppy 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. Print...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Ink, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Giclée

Alstroemeria Cyprus - Limited Edition Geometric Archival Pigment Print, Ed 25

Alstroemeria Cyprus - Limited Edition Geometric Archival Pigment Print, Ed 25

By Giles Revell

Located in Brighton, GB

Alstroemeria Cyprus by Giles Revell This is an Archival Pigment Print available in this size of 50cm x 50cm in a limited edition of 25 prints. In Cartographic Colour, Giles Revell...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment, Pigment

Gravity - Liquid 21 (Abstract Photography)
Gravity - Liquid 21 (Abstract Photography)

Gravity - Liquid 21 (Abstract Photography)

By Seb Janiak

Located in London, GB

Gravity - Liquid 21 (Abstract Photography) Chromogenic print. Edition 1/5. In his Gravity Liquid series, Janiak creates visual representations of the idea that form cannot exist wi...

Category

2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

C Print

Poppy on ink - floral film photography in composition with ink abstraction

Poppy on ink - floral film photography in composition with ink abstraction

By Ugne Pouwell

Located in London, GB

'Poppy 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. Print...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Ink, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Giclée

At Rest

At Rest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

At Rest 2018 Archival Pigment Print Image 30.48 x 35.56 cm Framed 52.51 x 60.01cm Edition 4/6 plus 2 AP Pamela Takiff is a New York based abstract photographer. As an artist, and hu...

Category

2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Discontiguous
Discontiguous

Discontiguous

Located in Plano, TX

"Discontiguous" was created in the field behind my second house in Pennsylvania. It's a light painting captured in about 30 seconds. Printed on flat archival paper, double matted, ...

Category

2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Inkjet

Window - Polaroid colour photography of window in London, Limited edition of 20

Window - Polaroid colour photography of window in London, Limited edition of 20

By Ugne Pouwell

Located in London, GB

'Window' Detail of Christ Church by architect John Peter Darvall. 2023 Printed on 30 x 30cm Hahnemühle Photo Rag fine art paper. Photograph is signed front and back and comes wi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Film, Photographic Film, Color, Giclée, Polaroid

Calendula Officinalis - Geometric Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print, Ed 25

Calendula Officinalis - Geometric Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print, Ed 25

By Giles Revell

Located in Brighton, GB

Calendula Officinalis by Giles Revell This is an Archival Pigment Print available in this size of 50cm x 50cm in a limited edition of 25 prints. In Cartographic Colour, Giles Reve...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper, Pigment

10000 blue days

10000 blue days

By Ugne Pouwell

Located in London, GB

'10000 blue days' Mesr Desert, Iran 2016. Limited edition of 20.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Giclée

Ultramarine hills - abstract blue desert dunes, Limited edition 10 of 20
Ultramarine hills - abstract blue desert dunes, Limited edition 10 of 20

Ultramarine hills - abstract blue desert dunes, Limited edition 10 of 20

By Ugne Pouwell

Located in London, GB

'Ultramarine hills' Ultramarine hills was photographed in Iran, 2016 with a combination of the special ultramarine colour filter. The idea of colour combination together with Iranian...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Giclée

Gaia 106 - Limited Edition Black and White Print, 18cm x 24cm Diptych Print

Gaia 106 - Limited Edition Black and White Print, 18cm x 24cm Diptych Print

By Jaume Llorens

Located in Brighton, GB

Gaia 106 by Jaume Llorens Bach Gaia 106 is a 18cm x 24cm Black and White Photographic print on Premio Kozo 180gsm White Paper by Awagami Factory This size from a limited edition of...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Black and White, Digital, Photographic Paper

Lily in Charcoal No.2 - abstract expressionism photography edition of 10
Lily in Charcoal No.2 - abstract expressionism photography edition of 10

Lily in Charcoal No.2 - abstract expressionism photography edition of 10

By Ugne Pouwell

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

Abstract 2571
Abstract 2571

Alex SenchenkoAbstract 2571, 2025

$2,141Sale Price|20% Off

Abstract 2571

By Alex Senchenko

Located in Zofingen, AG

This artwork captures a dreamy landscape through a masterful blend of pastel colors. Soft pinks, purples, and blues dominate the scene, evoking a serene, ethereal atmosphere. Gentle ...

Category

2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

'Lily in Charcoal no.2' abstract expressionism photography edition of 20
'Lily in Charcoal no.2' abstract expressionism photography edition of 20

'Lily in Charcoal no.2' abstract expressionism photography edition of 20

By Ugne Pouwell

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

Abstract Dancers, Dark Blue 3 - Archival Pigment Print, 50cm x 50cm

Abstract Dancers, Dark Blue 3 - Archival Pigment Print, 50cm x 50cm

By Giles Revell

Located in Brighton, GB

Abstract Dancers, Dark Blue 3, 2019 by Giles revell Archival Pigment Print in this size of 50cm x 50cm in a limited edition of 15 Giles Revell creates imagery that is driven by ana...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper, Pigment, Color

3497

3497

By Ugne Pouwell

Located in London, GB

'3497' London, United Kingdom 2022 It is a black and white film photograph. Giclée print on Hahnemühle photo rag Baryta 308 Gsm fine art paper, limited edition of 20. Photograph...

Category

2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Film, Photographic Film, Giclée

Osteospermum Sunny - Archival Pigment Print, Limited Edition of 25 Prints

Osteospermum Sunny - Archival Pigment Print, Limited Edition of 25 Prints

By Giles Revell

Located in Brighton, GB

Osteospermum Sunny by Giles Revell This is an Archival Pigment Print available in this size of 50cm x 50cm in a limited edition of 25 prints. In Cartographic Colour, Giles Revell ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper, Pigment

Abstract Dancers, Dark Blue 4 - Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print

Abstract Dancers, Dark Blue 4 - Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print

By Giles Revell

Located in Brighton, GB

Abstract Dancers, Dark Blue 4 by Giles Revell Archival Pigment Print in this size of 50cm x 50cm in a limited edition of 15 Giles Revell creates imagery that is driven by analytica...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Color, Pigment

Phlox Paniculata Blue Evening - Archival Pigment Print, Limited Edition Print

Phlox Paniculata Blue Evening - Archival Pigment Print, Limited Edition Print

By Giles Revell

Located in Brighton, GB

Phlox Paniculata Blue Evening by Giles Revell This is an Archival Pigment Print available in this size of 50cm x 50cm in a limited edition of 25 prints. In Cartographic Colour, Gil...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper, Pigment

Rosa East Park - Abstract Photography, Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print

Rosa East Park - Abstract Photography, Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print

By Giles Revell

Located in Brighton, GB

Rosa East Park Giles Revell This is an Archival Pigment Print available in this size of 50cm x 50cm in a limited edition of 25 prints. In Cartographic Colour, Giles Revell reduce...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper, Pigment

Iris Give Me Patience - Abstract Archival Pigment Print, Limited Edition of 25

Iris Give Me Patience - Abstract Archival Pigment Print, Limited Edition of 25

By Giles Revell

Located in Brighton, GB

Iris Give Me Patience by Giles Revell This is an Archival Pigment Print available in this size of 50cm x 50cm in a limited edition of 25 prints. In Cartographic Colour, Giles Reve...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper, Pigment

Rainbow Reflections, Waterscape Diptych, Altered Nature Limited, Giclée, Ripples
Rainbow Reflections, Waterscape Diptych, Altered Nature Limited, Giclée, Ripples

Rainbow Reflections, Waterscape Diptych, Altered Nature Limited, Giclée, Ripples

By Ryan Rivadeneyra

Located in Barcelona, ES

Cyd Fontaine (Lausanne, 1992) is a contemporary artist renowned for her captivating use of dreamy atmospheric gradients, which has helped her carve a distinctive niche in the world of digital art. Drawing inspiration from the ethereal beauty of nature, Fontaine's artistic journey has taken her on an imaginative exploration of space, depth, and emotion through the medium of large digital prints. Her signature style is characterized by the use of vast, immersive gradients that seem to stretch infinitely across space. These gradients evoke a sense of enigmatic calmness, inviting viewers to lose themselves in the expanse of her visual landscapes. Her ability to create a feeling of boundless depth and space within her pieces, combined with subtle minimalist compositions, is a testament to her mastery of the digital medium. Fontaine’s pieces resonate with audiences seeking a connection to the sublime, offering a window into a world where colors blend seamlessly and boundaries dissolve. Her work can be found in several private collections throughout Europe and the United States. She currently lives and works between Barcelona and Lausanne. Details: Title: Rainbow Reflections...

Category

2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, C Print, Digital, G...

'Lily in Charcoal' abstract expressionism photography edition 6/20
'Lily in Charcoal' abstract expressionism photography edition 6/20

'Lily in Charcoal' abstract expressionism photography edition 6/20

By Ugne Pouwell

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

Purple Sunrise, Space Age Giclée Print, Limited Edition, Pink Tones Diptych 2024
Purple Sunrise, Space Age Giclée Print, Limited Edition, Pink Tones Diptych 2024

Purple Sunrise, Space Age Giclée Print, Limited Edition, Pink Tones Diptych 2024

By Ryan Rivadeneyra

Located in Barcelona, ES

Cyd Fontaine (Lausanne, 1992) is a contemporary artist renowned for her captivating use of dreamy atmospheric gradients, which has helped her carve a distinctive niche in the world o...

Category

2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, C Print, Digital, G...

Vanilla Sky - large scale photograph of iconic American national park landscape
Vanilla Sky - large scale photograph of iconic American national park landscape

Vanilla Sky - large scale photograph of iconic American national park landscape

By Frank Schott

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vanilla Sky by Frank Schott a series of images capturing the epique infinety of White Sands 48 x 72 inches / 122cm x 183cm edition of 7 signed 27 x...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Giclée

Beach Huts Panorama, France, black and white photography, limited edition
Beach Huts Panorama, France, black and white photography, limited edition

Beach Huts Panorama, France, black and white photography, limited edition

By Gerald Berghammer

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Black and White Fine Art Panorama photography - Beach huts on the beach with black stones, France. Archival pigment ink print, edition of 9. Signed, titled, dated and numbered by art...

Category

2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital Pigment

Poppy on ink #2 - floral film photography in composition with ink abstraction

Poppy on ink #2 - floral film photography in composition with ink abstraction

By Ugne Pouwell

Located in London, GB

'Poppy 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. Pr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Ink, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Giclée

Verushka with Snake

Verushka with Snake

By Michel Comte

Located in Vienna, AT

For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take photos – perhaps more than any other artist Comt...

Category

1990s Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Dahlia on Ink #2 - floral film photography, Limited edition of 20

Dahlia on Ink #2 - floral film photography, Limited edition of 20

By Ugne Pouwell

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

Window - Polaroid colour photography of window in London, Limited edition of 20

Window - Polaroid colour photography of window in London, Limited edition of 20

By Ugne Pouwell

Located in London, GB

'Window' Detail of Christ Church by architect John Peter Darvall. 2023 Printed on 30 x 30cm Hahnemühle Photo Rag fine art paper. Photograph is signed front and back and comes wi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Film, Photographic Film, Color, Giclée, Polaroid

'Lily in Charcoal no.2' abstract expressionism photography edition of 10
'Lily in Charcoal no.2' abstract expressionism photography edition of 10

'Lily in Charcoal no.2' abstract expressionism photography edition of 10

By Ugne Pouwell

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

'Lily in Charcoal no.3' abstract expressionism photography edition of 20
'Lily in Charcoal no.3' abstract expressionism photography edition of 20

'Lily in Charcoal no.3' abstract expressionism photography edition of 20

By Ugne Pouwell

Located in London, GB

'Lily in Charcoal no.3' 2023 From raw energy to sublime. 'Lily in Charcoal No.3' 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

Holding Light In Darkness #2

Holding Light In Darkness #2

By Susan Isaacson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

THE COLOR OF WATER Lake Michigan blue sits at the pastel confluence of green, grey and cyan on the nearby shoreline. In truth, the color of the lake is as transitory as Chicago weather. The shade of blue is widely determined by the reflection of the sky above and the organic material and sediment carried below. I recently learned that invasive mussel species have slowly transformed the lake from green to bluer over the past two decades. I often return to the water’s edge to document the color of a given day. Susan Isaacson...

Category

2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Paper

Holding Light In Darkness #7

Holding Light In Darkness #7

By Susan Isaacson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

THE COLOR OF WATER Lake Michigan blue sits at the pastel confluence of green, grey and cyan on the nearby shoreline. In truth, the color of the lake is as transitory as Chicago weather. The shade of blue is widely determined by the reflection of the sky above and the organic material and sediment carried below. I recently learned that invasive mussel species have slowly transformed the lake from green to bluer over the past two decades. I often return to the water’s edge to document the color of a given day. Susan Isaacson...

Category

2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Paper

Holding Light In Darkness #10

Holding Light In Darkness #10

By Susan Isaacson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

THE COLOR OF WATER Lake Michigan blue sits at the pastel confluence of green, grey and cyan on the nearby shoreline. In truth, the color of the lake is as transitory as Chicago weather. The shade of blue is widely determined by the reflection of the sky above and the organic material and sediment carried below. I recently learned that invasive mussel species have slowly transformed the lake from green to bluer over the past two decades. I often return to the water’s edge to document the color of a given day. Susan Isaacson...

Category

2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Paper

L, K and B Triptych. Mixed media portraits
L, K and B Triptych. Mixed media portraits

L, K and B Triptych. Mixed media portraits

By Cristian Hunter

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This artwork was created by the artistic duo Hunter & Gatti (2010–2023). These works are part of the archive managed and exhibited by Cristian Hunter. The artist's technique consists...

Category

2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Wax, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper

E and V Diptych, Mixed media photography
E and V Diptych, Mixed media photography

E and V Diptych, Mixed media photography

By Cristian Hunter

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This artwork was created by the artistic duo Hunter & Gatti (2010–2023). These works are part of the archive managed and exhibited by Cristian Hunter. The artist's technique consists...

Category

2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Wax, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Brassaï Black and White Framed Heliogravure Photography, circa 1949

Brassaï Black and White Framed Heliogravure Photography, circa 1949

By Brassaï

Located in Barcelona, ES

Presented in a natural wood frame and finished with a wide light mount, this black and white heliogravure by Brassaï has a calm, balanced presence that works beautifully in both mode...

Category

1940s Abstract Photography

Materials

Paper

Blue 2 - Signed limited edition abstract print, Large Format, Contemporary
Blue 2 - Signed limited edition abstract print, Large Format, Contemporary

Blue 2 - Signed limited edition abstract print, Large Format, Contemporary

By Michael Banks

Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona

Blue 2- Limited Editions of 5 , signed + numbered by artist, with certificate of authenticity Large scale photograph by Michael Banks - Archival Pigm...

Category

Early 2000s Abstract Photography

Materials

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

Miami Beach NYE. Black and White Abstract Photography
Miami Beach NYE. Black and White Abstract Photography

Miami Beach NYE. Black and White Abstract Photography

By Luca Artioli

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The 'Miami Skin Series' it’s not a traditional collection of photos about the architecture of Miami and Miami Beach. It’s rather a quick journey between its own skin from the Art Dec...

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2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

Flying Swimsuit

Flying Swimsuit

By Art Kane

Located in Austin, TX

Limited edition print, Flying Swimsuit by Art Kane, taken in 1970 for Harper’s Bizaar Magazine Art Kane fine art print details Limited edition, fine art prints of Art Kane photogra...

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Photography

Materials

C Print

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.