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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
Ben Affleck - Spotted for this first time since split with Ana de Armas 1/19/21
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

Sonntags im Museum (18)
Located in Berlin, DE
Sonntags im Museum (18) Gestural photography Intentional Camera Movement The edition size (regardless of the printed size) is 7+2 E.A. each Betty Schmidt is a German artist, her sp...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Canvas

Sonntags im Museum (19)
Located in Berlin, DE
Sonntags im Museum (19) Gestural photography Intentional Camera Movement The edition size (regardless of the printed size) is 7+2 E.A. each Betty Schmidt is a German artist, her sp...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Canvas

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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

Float, 2019, Curacao, digitally manipulated photograph, signed
Located in New York, NY
Float, 2019 is part of the artist's "The Curacao Pictures" Series. This archival pigment print is printed on Epson Enhanced Matte paper. Image size is 18" x 13.5" on 20" x 15.5" pa...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Mandala 8A, From the Mandalas series. Color Photographs
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mandala 8A by Emma Anna From The Mandalas Series Archival pigment print on Photo Rag 308gsm Image size: 19.5 H x 19.5 W inches Sheet size: 22 H x 22 W inches Frame size: 24.5 H x 24...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment

Abstract City - Ephemeral Golden Building New York Architecture
Located in Miami, FL
Abstract City - Ephemeral Golden Building New York Architecture Can a street photograph be a grab shot and precisely designed at the same time? Mitchell Funk says yes. He brings fine...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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

Poppy on ink - floral film photography in composition with ink abstraction
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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

Have a look
Located in Berlin, DE
Have a look Gestural photography Intentional Camera Movement The edition size (regardless of the printed size) is 7+2 E.A. each Betty Schmidt is a German artist, her specialty, bes...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Canvas

On the way / Unterwegs
Located in Berlin, DE
On the way / Unterwegs Gestural photography Intentional Camera Movement The edition size (regardless of the printed size) is 7+2 E.A. each Betty Schmidt is a German artist, her spe...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Canvas

Sonntags im Museum (17)
Located in Berlin, DE
Sonntags im Museum (17) Gestural photography Intentional Camera Movement The edition size (regardless of the printed size) is 7+2 E.A. each Betty Schmidt is a German artist, her sp...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Canvas

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 Photography

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Photographic Paper

Chrysantemum on ink -floral film photography in composition with ink abstraction
Located in London, GB
'Chrysantemum 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. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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

Poppy on ink - floral film photography in composition with ink abstraction
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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

"Porto Harbor at night" by Didier Fournet, 51 x 70 in, 2022
Located in Paris, France
Didier Fournet is a contemporary "painter" thanks to photography: he chose pixels instead of brushes and reveals the beauty of the world by turning landscapes into vibrations. Self-...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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C Print

Dahlia on Ink #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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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

Dahlia on Ink #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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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

Poppy on ink #2 - floral film photography in composition with ink abstraction
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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

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. Black and white abstract expression analogue photography, composed and exposed using 4x5 large format camera Linhof. Gicl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée

Blue 1 - Signed limited edition abstract pigment print, Large Contemporary
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Blue 1 - Limited Editions of 5 , signed + numbered by artist, with certificate of authenticity Large scale photograph by Michael Banks - Archival Pigment print on fiber based pap...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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

Poppy on ink #2 - floral film photography in composition with ink abstraction
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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

Chrysantemum on ink -floral film photography in composition with ink abstraction
Located in London, GB
'Chrysantemum 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. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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

Dahlia on Ink #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 #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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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

1/THE MAGICIAN, From The Tarot of The Golden Scissors Series
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...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment, Color

Indian Contemporary Art by Sumit Mehndiratta - Beach Umbrella
Located in Paris, IDF
Archival pigment ink print on canvas Sumit Mehndiratta is an Indian artist born in 1986 who lives & works in New Delhi, India. He has pursued Master of Science in International Fas...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Canvas, Archival Pigment

Sphere - Black and white still life film photography, Limited edition of 10
Located in London, GB
'Sphere' 2023 It is a black and white film photograph, made using a 4x5 Large format camera Linhof. Ugne Pouwell does all the processing and printing in the studio. From a limited ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Film, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Giclée

Flamingos and Church, 2018, Curacao, digitally manipulated photograph, signed
Located in New York, NY
Flamingos and Church, 2018 is part of the artist's "The Curacao Pictures" Series. This archival pigment print is printed on Epson Enhanced Matte paper. Image size is 18" x 13.5" on...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Bleed # 202390 (Abstract Photography)
Located in London, GB
Bleed # 202390 (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

YELLOW Photography Print Limited Edition
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
print / photo. Signed by the author. Also available in limited edition of 15 - in different sizes (signed by the author).
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, Archival Pigment

Jelly Fish - Contemporary, Expired, Polaroid, Photograph, Abstract, Ryan Gosling
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Henry and the Jelly Fish'(Stay) with Ryan Gosling - 2006 48x46cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Signature label and certificate. Ar...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

"M&M MMDH" Photography 40" x 62" inch Edition 1/8 by Giuliano Bekor
Located in Culver City, CA
"M&M MMDH" Photography 40" x 62" inch Edition 1/8 by Giuliano Bekor Original fine art photography by Giuliano Bekor Signed and numbered by the artist Title: M&M MMDH Year: 2022 Pri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Metal

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

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Archival Pigment

A Conceptually Alternative Cyanotype, "Incoming, Outgoing"
Located in San Diego, CA
A one of a kind 5x7 Conceptually Alternative Cyanotype Mounted on Wood Panel by artist Annalise Neil. A certificate of authenticity will be provided upon its purchase or delivery. N...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper

Under the Sea Grape, 2018, Curacao, digitally manipulated photograph, signed
Located in New York, NY
Under the Sea Grape, 2018 is part of the artist's "The Curacao Pictures" Series. This archival pigment print is printed on Epson Enhanced Matte paper. Image size is 18" x 13.5" on ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Amanda Seyfried at a Fedex in Kinko's in West Hollywood 1/2/20 - abstract
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

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Archival Pigment

A Surreal Watercolor and Cyanotype, "Saltwater Gradient, var 8"
Located in San Diego, CA
A one of a kind 6" x 6" Surreal Watercolor and Cyanotype on Hahnemuhle Platinum Rag Paper, Mounted on Wood Panel by artist Annalise Neil. A certificate of authenticity will be provid...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper

A Surreal Watercolor and Cyanotype, "Saltwater Gradient, var 7"
Located in San Diego, CA
A one of a kind 6" x 6" Surreal Watercolor and Cyanotype on Hahnemuhle Platinum Rag Paper, Mounted on Wood Panel by artist Annalise Neil. Neil’s cyanotype and watercolor works are ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper

A Surreal Watercolor and Cyanotype, "Saltwater Gradient, var 12"
Located in San Diego, CA
A one of a kind 6" x 6" Surreal Watercolor and Cyanotype on Hahnemuhle Platinum Rag Paper, Mounted on Wood Panel by artist Annalise Neil. A certificate of authenticity will be provid...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

"Removal of Self #56" Photography 16" x 20" inch Edition 1/1 by Ben Cope
Located in Culver City, CA
"Removal of Self #56" Photography 16" x 20" inch Edition 1/1 by Ben Cope 2011 Photo on deconstructed paper 16” x 20” inch Ben Cope is a Georgia native graduating from Columbus Sta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Pigment

A Conceptually Surreal Alternative Photographic Print, "Thermopolis/Isla Ispiri"
Located in San Diego, CA
A one of a kind 9" x 12" Conceptually Surreal Alternative Photographic Print executed by artist Annalise Neil. A certificate of authenticity will be provided upon its purchase or delivery. The full title of this piece is, "Thermopolis/Isla Ispiritu Santo/San Diego: Algae Mat, Desert Beach, Watercolor...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Photographic Film

Ramunės no. 2
Located in London, GB
'Ramunės no. 2' London, United Kingdom 2022 Limited edition of 20. Photograph printed on heavyweight fine art paper. COA Included.
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Film, Photographic Film, Giclée

Window - Polaroid colour photography of window in London, Limited edition of 20
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Film, Photographic Film, Color, Giclée, Polaroid

A Surreal Watercolor and Cyanotype, "Saltwater Gradient, var 9"
Located in San Diego, CA
A one of a kind Surreal Watercolor and Cyanotype on Hahnemuhle Platinum Rag Paper, Mounted on Wood Panel by artist Annalise Neil. Its dimensions are 6" x 6. A certificate of authenti...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

A Conceptually Alternative Cyanotype, "Emptiness is Form 3"
Located in San Diego, CA
A one of a kind 12" diameter Conceptually Alternative Cyanotype on Hahnemuhle Sumi-E Paper executed by artist Annalise Neil. A certificate of authenticit...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

Abby Champion & Patrick Schwarzenegger - Out for lunch at Kreation, 10/29/20 III
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

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Archival Pigment

A Conceptually Alternative Cyanotype, "Emptiness is Form 1"
Located in San Diego, CA
A one of a kind 10x10 Conceptually Alternative Cyanotype on Hahnemuhle Sumi-E Paper executed by artist Annalise Neil. A certificate of authenticity will...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

Black and White Photography, Limited Edition Figurative Photograph
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Black and White Photography, Limited Edition Figurative Photograph Alain Pino’s new works continue his exploration on the intersection between identity and industrial design. In a h...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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Archival Ink, Photographic Paper, Inkjet

Bowl of Cherries (Contemporary Blue and White Cyanotype Still Life Photo)
Located in Hudson, NY
Bowl of Cherries Contemporary Still Life Cyanotype Photograph of a bowl of cherries Image is 20 x 16 inches, paper size is 24 x 18 inches, ed of 5 Unframed David Sokosh is a storyteller with a unique ability to internalize, synthesize, and recollect. If one of his tenderly photographed stills lifes was a tiny window into the workings of his mind, then on the other side you would discover a trove of collected treasures. Vintage teacups...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Paper

Azaleas and Orchids, 2018, digitally manipulated photograph, signed
Located in New York, NY
Azaleas and Orchids, 2018 is part of the artist's "The Wholesalers" Series. This archival pigment print is printed on Epson Enhanced Matte paper. Image size is 26.66" x 20" on 30.6...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

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

A Bleached and Traditional Watercolor Cyanotype, "Pattern Formation"
Located in San Diego, CA
A one of a kind 42" long x 16" tall triptych when together without space between. Bleached and Traditional Watercolor Cyanotype and Woven Pine Needles on Wood Panel. A certificate of...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Watercolor, Photographic Paper

Man in Colorful African Theme Clothes Illuminated by Shaft of Light
Located in Miami, FL
Rays of golden light burn through New York's streets and illuminate a man dressed in a vivid African-themed shirt with matching shorts. He dominates the composition that emphasizes ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

'Lily in Charcoal no.3' abstract expressionism photography edition of 10
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....
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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

Summer Waters in Cannes, Abstract Nautical Cyanotype in Blue, Seascape Triptych
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. This beautiful triptych is called "Summer Waters in Cannes" and it shows the water reflection of one of the most iconic ci...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Emulsion, Watercolor, Photographic Paper, C Print, Co...

'Lily in Charcoal no.2' abstract expressionism photography edition of 10
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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

Lychen (Nr. 1/1) - Contemporary Abstract Photography
Located in Vienna, AT
Regina Hügli Lychen (Nr. 1/1) 2023 Photogram, framed behind glas 52 x 42 cm (40 x 30 cm) Unique For quite some time now, the photo artist Regina Hügli has occupied herself with wate...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photogram

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