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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
Emily Ratajkowski & Sebastian Bear-McClard - walking Colombo in NYC 3/7/21
Located in Atlanta, GA
This work features hues of blue, green, purple and yellow. This photograph is an archival inkjet print, mounted to Sintra and face mounted to polished acrylic, edition 1 of 1. Frame...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Tree Trunk
Located in Pacific Grove, CA
This vintage print is signed in pencil on the front of the mount with a title and negative number in pencil on the back of the mount. What is likely Wynn Bullock's most renowned neg...
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1970s Abstract Photography

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Silver Gelatin

French Contemporary Art by Jean-Claude Byandb - Macro Meta Graphic Miroirs
Located in Paris, IDF
Photography on paper
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Handmade Paper

"JM Basquiat-GB10" Photography 48" x 48" inch Ed. 1/8 by Giuliano Bekor
Located in Culver City, CA
"JM Basquiat-GB10" Photography 48" x 48" inch Ed. 1/8 by Giuliano Bekor Title: Basquiat series - JMB-GB10 Year: 2020 Medium: Printed on high-quality museum-grade archival photo pape...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Archival Paper

French Contemporary Art by Jean-Claude Byandb - Violet Meta Graphic 001
Located in Paris, IDF
Photography on paper
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2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Handmade Paper

Cosmica #192, 4 Elements
Located in New York City, NY
Orlando Azevedo Cosmica #115, 4 Elements, Archival Pigment Print Unframed Ask us for framing options. 40 x 40 inches Edition of 13 Archival Pigment Print ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Metal

Bleed # 202351 (Abstract painting)
Located in London, GB
Bleed # 202351 (Abstract painting) Chromogenic Print Face-mounted 3mm Matte Plexiglas — Unframed. Backed with extruded polystyrene, concrete, acrylic, enamel and pigments (8 cm / 3...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Plexiglass, C Print

Bleed # 202351 (Abstract painting)
Located in London, GB
Bleed # 202351 (Abstract painting) Chromogenic Print Face-mounted 3mm Matte Plexiglas — Unframed. Backed with extruded polystyrene, concrete, acrylic, enamel and pigments (8 cm / 3...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Plexiglass, C Print

'Undercurrents (2/6/22)' - abstract photography - black and white photograph
Located in Atlanta, GA
This photograph is of an edition of 10. Paper size is 28 by 36 inches, this listing is for an unframed print. Additional sizes are available. Atlanta-based photographer and master ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Carbon Pigment

Urban Landscapes - Serie Bouquet N° I
Located in Miami, FL
Born 1959, Geneva, Switzerland Vanna Karamaounas aka Iseult Labote – Lives and works in Geneva and Berlin. Born in Geneva of mixed Greek and Swiss heritage, Labote studied art his...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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C Print, Digital

"Broken Television 301", Abstract, Black, Red, Yellow, Photo, Print, 2018
Located in Natick, MA
Patty deGrandpre’s “Broken Television 301” is a radiant 4.5 x 4.25 inch abstract unique inkjet digital print with warm hues of yellow, orange, and red offset by a contrasting rectang...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Digital, Color

Untitled
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
JOHN CHAMBERLAIN Untitled 1987 Ektacolor Professional print taken with Wide Lux camera Unsigned AP 1/1, apart from an edition of 9 24” x 20" Chamberlain began to explore photograp...
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1980s Abstract Photography

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C Print

'Undercurrents (8/6/22)' - abstract photography - black and white photograph
Located in Atlanta, GA
This photograph is of an edition of 10. Paper size is 24 by 53 inches, this listing is for an unframed print. Additional sizes are available. Atlanta-based photographer and master ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Carbon Pigment

"On the edge of nothingness, n11"Giclee Print, Abstract Photography, Limited Ed.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
On the edge of nothingness / n11 / Photograph Creator: Hatice Besun Creation year: 2024 Dimension: 24 x 36” - External Dimension( with white border) : Height: 25.6 in.( 65.02 cm) Wid...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée

"Do You Remember? What About the Colors?" Giclee Print, Abstract Photography
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Do You Remember? What About the Colors? / Simple series / Photograph Creator: Hatice Besun Creation year: 2014 Dimension: 28 x 30.1” External Dimension (with white border) : Heig...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée

Chris Pine - Seen leaving his gym after a workout in Los Angeles, 10/8/20
Located in Atlanta, GA
This largescale work features hues of blue, green, purple and yellow. This photograph is an archival inkjet print, mounted to Sintra and face mounted to polished acrylic, edition 1 ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

"On the edge of nothingness, n3" Giclee Print, Abstract Photography, Limited Ed.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
On the edge of nothingness / n°3 / Photograph Creator: Hatice Besun Creation year: 2024 Dimension: 40 x 60” External Dimension( with white border) Height:40.8 in.( 103.63 cm) Width ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée

30x30in. Aerial Photography of Earth, Land, Sea - F 011
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a new series of photography of land art depicting Earth and its land forms taken from the air. This series of aerial photography captures Earth's beauty taken in remote lands...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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C Print

"On the edge of nothingness, n7" Giclee Print, Abstract Photography, Limited Ed.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
On the edge of nothingness / n°7 / Photograph Creator: Hatice Besun Creation year: 2024 Dimension: 28 x 50 / External Dimension( with white border) : Height: 28.8 in. Width : 50.7 ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée

Untiled #25 abstract sea landscape red and blue color contemporary photography
Located in New York, NY
The series 'Trespassing' explores encounters between human and nature. Human-made objects are placed into a landscape, where their interactions with the natural elements are recorded...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Digital Pigment

Untiled #24 abstract sea landscape red and blue color contemporary photography
Located in New York, NY
The series 'Trespassing' explores encounters between human and nature. Human-made objects are placed into a landscape, where their interactions with the natural elements are recorded...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Digital Pigment

Untitled #20- abstract sea landscape red and blue color contemporary photography
Located in New York, NY
The series 'Trespassing' explores encounters between human and nature. Human-made objects are placed into a landscape, where their interactions with the natural elements are recorded...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Digital Pigment

Amber Heard takes a break from isolation to walk Birdie with Bianca Butti in LA
Located in Atlanta, GA
This work features hues of pink, purple, green and yellow. This photograph is an archival inkjet print, mounted to Sintra and face mounted to polished acrylic, edition 1 of 1. Frame...
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2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"On the edge of nothingness, n6" Giclee Print, Abstract Photography, Limited Ed.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
On the edge of nothingness / n6 / Photograph Creator: Hatice Besun Creation year: 2024 Dimension: 40 x 60” External Dimension( with white border) Height:40.8 in.( 103.63 cm) Width:6...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Ink, Giclée, Archival Pigment, Archival Paper

Kate Beckinsale departing Demi Lovato’s birthday party, West Hollywood, CA
Located in Atlanta, GA
This work features hues of blue, orange, purple and yellow. This photograph is an archival inkjet print, mounted to Sintra and face mounted to polished acrylic, edition 1 of 1. Fram...
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2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Bleed # 202393 (Abstract Photography)
Located in London, GB
Bleed # 202393 (Abstract Photography) Chromogenic Print Face-mounted 3mm Matte Plexiglas - Unframed. Edition: 1/3. Available with 4-5 week turnaround. Snell creates small productio...
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2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Plexiglass, C Print

'Undercurrents (7/9/22)' - abstract photography - black and white photograph
Located in Atlanta, GA
This photograph is of an edition of 10. Paper size is 23 by 44 inches, this listing is for an unframed print. Additional sizes are available. Atlanta-based photographer and master ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Carbon Pigment

"Laundry Day, Venice" Abstract Color Photography by Geoffrey Baris, Reflections
Located in New York, NY
"Laundry Day, Venice" Abstract Color Photography by Geoffrey Baris Archival pigment print on museum fine art paper Edition of 7 Includes certificate of authenticity. Signed and numb...
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2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Untitled #2 (Abstract Photography)
Located in London, GB
Untitled #2 (Abstract Photography) C print - Unframed. "Edition of 5 + 2AP, next 3/5 Richard Caldicott is most well known for this earlier work series which used Tupperware containe...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

Materials

C Print

'Undercurrents (11/7/21)' - abstract photography - black and white photograph
Located in Atlanta, GA
This photograph is of an edition of 10. Paper size is 15 by 44 inches, this listing is for an unframed print. Additional sizes are available. Atlanta-based photographer and master ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Carbon Pigment

'Undercurrents (6/19/22)' - abstract photography - black and white photograph
Located in Atlanta, GA
This photograph is of an edition of 10. Paper size is 17 by 44 inches, this listing is for an unframed print. Additional sizes are available. Atlanta-based photographer and master ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Carbon Pigment

"The Encounter", Abstract Color Photography, Expressionist, Contemporary, Orange
Located in New York, NY
"The Encounter", Abstract Color Photography by Geoffrey Baris Archival pigment print on museum fine art paper Edition of 7 Includes certificate of authenticity. Signed and numbered ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

30x30 in. Aerial Photography of Earth, Land, Sea - large photography
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a new series of photography of land art depicting Earth and its land forms taken from the air. This series of aerial photography captures Earth's beauty taken in remote lands...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

C Print

'Undercurrents (11/14/21)' - abstract photography - black and white photograph
Located in Atlanta, GA
This photograph is of an edition of 10. Paper size is 24 by 80 inches, this listing is for an unframed print. Additional sizes are available. Atlanta-based photographer and master ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Carbon Pigment

Photographic Print, "Giant Kelp Study 47"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a Cyanotype on paper, toned photographic print by California artist, Oriana Poindexter. Its dimensions are 11" x 8.5". A certificate of authenticity will follow delivery. ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

Terracotta (I11) 6,
Located in Miami, FL
Gelatin silver print, pencil signed, dated, and titled verso, Provenance: The Art Institute of Chicago (Chicago, IL) Printed in 1961. Work is archivally matted by the The Art Insti...
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1960s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Entrance: framed abstract black & white photograph collage w/ key, shoe, trees
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
"Entrance" is a black & white framed silver gelatin collage photograph with forms of a key, shoe, trees, pyramid, hair, and other abstract elements from artist Jenny Lynn's "Extrapol...
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1990s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Bleed # 202332 (Abstract Photography)
Located in London, GB
Bleed # 202332 (Abstract Photography) Chromogenic Print Face-mounted 3mm Matte Plexiglas - Unframed. Backed with Dibond and C-channel hanging system + keyhole option. Edition: 1/3...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Plexiglass, C Print

[Untitled]
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
JOHN CHAMBERLAIN [Untitled] 2002 Ektacolor Professional print taken with Wide Lux camera Unsigned AP 1/2, apart from an edition of 9 24” x 20" Chamberlain began to explore photogr...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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C Print

No. 48354 (Abstract Photography)
Located in London, GB
No. 48354 (Abstract Photography) Photography / Archival pigment print — Unframed. Artwork exclusive to IdeelArt. Available on request - 2 weeks turnaround. Print can be mounted to ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Ink, Archival Pigment

No. 48329 (Abstract Photography)
Located in London, GB
No. 48329 (Abstract Photography) Photography / Archival pigment print — Unframed. Artwork exclusive to IdeelArt. Available on request - 2 weeks turnaround. Print can be mounted to ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Ink, Archival Pigment

No. 48325 (Abstract Photography)
Located in London, GB
No. 48325 (Abstract Photography) Photography / Archival pigment print — Unframed. Artwork exclusive to IdeelArt. Available on request - 2 weeks turnaround. Print can be mounted to ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Ink, Archival Pigment

No. 42416 (Abstract Photography)
Located in London, GB
No. 42416 (Abstract Photography) Photography / Archival pigment print — Unframed. Artwork exclusive to IdeelArt. Available on request - 2 weeks turnaround. Print can be mounted to ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Ink, Archival Pigment

No. 42418 (Abstract Photography)
Located in London, GB
No. 42418 (Abstract Photography) Photography / Archival pigment print — Unframed. Artwork exclusive to IdeelArt. Available on request - 2 weeks turnaround. Print can be mounted to ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Ink, Archival Pigment

Untitled
Located in New Orleans, LA
From the artist, "My abstract work intrigues me the most. I like the experimental aspect of playing with a variety of materials (light, fabric, paper and glass) to create compos...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Casper", Abstract Color Photography by Geoffrey Baris, Expressionist, Black
Located in New York, NY
"Casper" Abstract Color Photography by Geoffrey Baris Archival pigment print on museum fine art paper Edition of 7 Includes certificate of authenticity. Signed and numbered by artis...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment

"Boathouse" Abstract Color Photography by Geoffrey Baris, Blue, Green
Located in New York, NY
Boathouse, Abstract Color Photography by Geoffrey Baris Archival pigment print on museum fine art paper Edition of 7 Includes certificate of authenticity. Signed and numbered by art...
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2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Water Reflection, Abstract Color Photography by Geoffrey Baris, Blue, Black
Located in New York, NY
Water Reflection, Abstract Color Photography by Geoffrey Baris Archival pigment print on museum fine art paper Edition of 7 Includes certificate of authenticity. Signed and numbered...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment

Water Reflection, Abstract Color Photography by Geoffrey Baris, Blue, Green
Located in New York, NY
Water Reflection, Abstract Color Photography by Geoffrey Baris Archival pigment print on museum fine art paper Edition of 7 Includes certificate of authenticity. Signed and numbered...
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2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

30x30in. Aerial Photography of Earth, Land, Sea - large photo BT 015
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a new series of photography of land art depicting Earth and its land forms taken from the air. This series of aerial photography captures Earth's beauty taken in remote lands...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

C Print

Mohamed Yakub Color Long Exposure Photograph Teal Abstract Horizontal Kenyan
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mohamad does not use titles for his photographs. Such naming or framing can constrain or shape a viewer’s engagement with an image. Without such titles, his imagery conjures imagi...
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2010s Abstract 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 Photography

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Digital Pigment

Urban Art Street Art, Graffiti Wall In Soho, New York City, Abstract Photography
Located in Miami, FL
Graffiti wall in Soho district in Manhattan was photographed in 2007 that's more than a decade before the Urban Art craze had seized the attention of the art world. Art photographer...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Bleed # 202331 (Abstract Photography)
Located in London, GB
Bleed # 202331 (Abstract Photography) Chromogenic Print Face-mounted 3mm Matte Plexiglas — Unframed. Edition: 1/3. Snell creates small production runs, printing each unique work in ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Plexiglass, C Print

Outnumbered, Abstract Floral Art, Green and Pink Art, Futuristic Digital Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Katie Hallam Outnumbered Limited Edition Digital Photograph Edition of 75 Size of Artwork: H 60cm x W 40cm x D 2cm Sold Unframed Please note that in situ images are purely an indicat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Metal

"Red for Love 2" Figurative Photography 24 x 37 in Ed 1/11 by Tetiana Kalivoshko
Located in Culver City, CA
"Red for Love 2" Figurative Photography 24 x 37 in Ed 1/11 by Tetiana Kalivoshko "The Red One - That Is Love" "The Red One - That Is Love" is a thought-provoking art series by Tetia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Archival Paper, Digital Pigment

Dreaming Of The Park, Abstract Landscape Art, Original Oil Painting, Cornwall
Located in Deddington, GB
This piece reflects the magical beauty of Mount Edgecumbe Country Park in Cornwall, where Katy Brown lives and paints. In particular, it is about the Englis...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Oil, Panel

California landscapes - Northern California Bodega Bay - CA 3 -Large photography
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a series of photography of California, USA, from various photographers. We highlight the various aspects of California: its raw, natural beauty, with its vast expanse of land, clear blue sky and natural light. It is also a metropolis, given to a sense of freedom – to love and re-invent yourself as you please. It is also ancient land – land where dinosaurs roamed, Native Americans called home, Spanish explorers charted its land for more discovery of this gem. In modern times, environmentalists and residents fought to protect the land, setting landmarks in environmental and consumer protection. California leads the nation in many ways- the first to lend itself to causes: the freedom to love whomever and be whomever we want, welcome new peoples with warmth and entrepreneurship, be at the forefront of clean energy, invent new technology that changes the way the world lives and work, and the protection of our Earth. It is La La Land...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Metal

Abstract art photography in black and white - framed in custom made wood frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern Art Etc presents new abstract art photography. This series of sultry fluid rings evokes a timeless elegance. The aesthetic patterns evolve from the fluids in motion. Modern Ar...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Abstract art photography - Fluidity in Color Series - framed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an abstract piece featuring the aesthetics presented by fluids in motion - framed, art is floated in a white shadow box frame, made in Los Angeles. This series presents va...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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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.

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