Abstract Impressionist Art

In this dynamic explosion of color and emotion, I wielded acrylics and oils to capture the raw, visceral essence of nature's beauty. Each stroke amalgamates expressionism with impres...

Gorgeous oil on panel by Harold Cohn. Beautiful reds - the photo does not do the painting justice. The texture of the flowers is stunning. The piece is fra...

In this dynamic blend of acrylics, oils, and colored pencils, I've unleashed a symphony of vibrant hues and expressive strokes to capture a spirited nautical dance. This abstract exp...

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"I was excited to be able to stay in the garden after closing time to paint the sunset over the marsh," shares artist Sherri Aldawood. She painted this view en plein air at Middleton Place...

Woman on a Patio Pastel on paper, c. 1915 Unsigned Provenance: Gift of the artist to his wife, Mary Hess Buehr By decent to the artist's niece, daughter of Will Hess David Saltzman Robert Henry Adams Fine Art Thomas French Fine Art Ronald C. Sloter, Columbus, Ohio Columbus College of Art and Design (de-accessed) Exhibited at Robert Henry Adams Fine Art, 1994, the first exhibition at the North Franklin Street Gallery. One of the early Chicago artists to adopt Impressionism, Karl Buehr became a figure and landscape painter. As a figure painter, his specialty became "gorgeously colored images of young women on porches overlooking brilliant summertime gardens." (Kennedy 98) His later work often showed a female figure with serious expression engaging the viewer with a direct stare. In his landscapes, he was noted for his strong coloration. In a December 1896 student exhibition at the Art Institute, a reviewer for the "Chicago Times Herald" described Buehr's landscapes as "blithe and joyous" with "country roads brilliant in sunlight . . . fields rich in summer verdure, under soft skies painted in a high, musical key." (Gerdts 68) Buehr was born as one of seven sons to a prosperous German family who immigrated to America and settled in Chicago in 1869. He was first exposed to his signature style of Impressionism in 1888 when he enrolled in night classes at the Art Institute while working in the shipping department of a lithographic firm near the Institute. He remained a student there until 1897 and was recognized in a "Chicago Times Herald" editorial of June 13, 1897 as one of the Institute's most outstanding pupils. The next year, his art career was temporarily put on hold when he briefly enlisted with the U.S. Army in the Spanish American War. In 1899, he resumed his art studies, this time with Frank Duveneck. He exhibited a painting at the Paris Salon of 1900. In 1905, thanks to a wealthy Chicago patron, Buehr and his family moved to France. They spent the following year in Taormina, Sicily, and spent time in Venice as well. In Paris, Buehr studied at the Academy Julian with Raphael Collin for two years. Then he went to England, enrolling in the London Art School but had returned to Paris by 1908. During this time, he began painting at Giverny, the home of Impressionist leader Claude Monet (1840-1926, and by 1912, Buehr was listing that village as his home address. One of his good friends and associates at Giverny was Frederick Frieseke. One of Buehr's paintings from that time, "News from Home", was exhibited in 1913 at the French Salon in Paris and at the annual exhibit of the Chicago Art Institute. It shows a woman in floral dress sitting on a porch with a background with potted flowers and lush greenery background. Of his painting done at Giverny, Buehr wrote in 1912 to William Macbeth of Macbeth Galleries in New York: "My figures painted in and around Giverny are costumed and in appropriate out door settings." (Gerdts 68) In 1914, he returned to the United States and took a teaching position in Chicago at the Art Institute, which he held for the remainder of his life. He was married to Mary Hess, a painter of miniatures and decorative works. In 1928-29, he was a guest artist at Stanford University. Courtesy, AskArt “Karl Albert Buehr (1866–1952) was a painter born in Germany. Buehr was born in Feuerbach - near Stuttgart. He was the son of Frederick Buehr and Henrietta Doh (Dohna?). He moved to Chicago with his parents and siblings in the 1880s. In Chicago, young Karl worked at various jobs until he was employed by a lithograph company near the Art Institute of Chicago. Introduced to art at work, Karl paid regular visits to the Art Institute, where he found part-time employment, enabling him to enroll in night classes. Later, working at the Institute as a night watchman, he had a unique opportunity to study the masters and actually posted sketchings that blended in favorably with student's work. Having studied under John H. Vanderpoel, Buehr graduated with honors, while his work aroused such admiration that he was offered a teaching post there, which he maintained for many years thereafter. He graduated from the Art Inst. of Chicago and served in the IL Cav in the Spanish–American War. Mary Hess became Karl's wife—she was a student of his and an accomplished artist in her own right. In 1922, he was elected into the National Academy of Design as an Associate member. Art Studies in Europe In 1904, Buehr received a bronze medal at the St. Louis Universal Exposition, then, in 1905, Buehr and his family moved to France, thanks to a wealthy Chicago patron, and they spent the following year in Taormina, Sicily, where the artist painted local subjects, executing both genre subjects and landscapes as well as time in Venice. Buehr spent at least some time in Paris, where he worked with Raphaël Collin at the Académie Julian. Giverny and American Impressionism Prior to this time, Buehr had developed a quasi-impressionistic style, but after 1909, when he began spending summers near Monet in Giverny, his work became decidedly characteristic of that plein-air style but he began focusing on female subjects posed out-of-doors. He remained for some time in Giverny, and here he became well-acquainted with other well known expatriate America impressionists such as Richard Miller, Theodore Earl Butler, Frederick Frieseke, and Lawton Parker. It seems likely that Buehr met Monet, since his own daughter Kathleen and Monet’s granddaughter, Lili Butler, were playmates, according to George Buehr, the painter’s son. His other daughter Lydia died before adulthood due to diabetes. He returned to Chicago at the onset of World War I and taught at The Art Inst for many years. One of his noted pupils at the Art Institute was Archibald Motley...

In this vivid tapestry of color and texture, I've poured my soul into creating a visual symphony that sings with the freedom of abstraction and the raw intensity of expressionism. Ev...

Maura Petersen (American, born 1956) "Linden Lane" 2025 Acrylic paint on stretched canvas The artist signed the bottom left of the painting. “Linden Lane” captures a quiet, intimate...

In creating this work, I turned to the abstract world, conveying the lively spontaneity of a summer flood. With my acrylic paints, I captured the dynamic interplay of warmth and cool...

Title: Rueckenakt Medium: Etching Edition: 50 Signed and numbered by hand Size: 21.5 × 17.6 on 25.0 × 19.9 inches COA provided Claude Garache is a French artist. He has worked in pa...

"Tulips for Always” — a contemporary expressive floral still life painting by French artist Natalya Mougenot, created in acrylic on heavyweight, professional acid-free French paper (...

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Danny McCaw's (US based) "Warm Thoughts" is an oil painting with impasto brushstrokes that depicts two abstracted figures in an interior with a green chair. Bio/artist statement: D...

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"Snowed in for days, this dogwood with a few lingering leaves caught my eye one sunny morning," shares artist Elizabeth Garat. "I wanted to record the play of...

Vita Merca(1951) Still life, canvas/oil, 84x72 cm

This captivating work depicts a vibrant autumn landscape with masterful use of color and texture. The trees, painted in vivid shades of orange and green, seem to come to life at the ...

This work captures a state after culmination — the moment when blooming has already taken place and begins to fade, leaving behind only a fragile shell of form. The wilted tulip lose...

Danny McCaw's (US based) "White Dress" is an original, handmade oil painting with impasto brushstrokes that depicts an ambiguous human figure. Bio/artist statement: Danny McCaw is t...

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"Many types of phacelia are a welcome and colorful sight in the desert in spring," shares artist Crystal DiPietro. "In this piece, a large purple variety stan...

Red and Yellow Galaxy Abstract on Wrapper of Interview Magazine Acrylic on Paper Saturated abstract composition by Ricardo de Silva (Brazilian, 20th Century). Splashes of red, yello...

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I was inspired to create this piece after spending several days in the Henry Mountains in Utah. It was monsoon season and after some storms, the clouds were c...

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In this soft Northern California landscape, artist Patricia Pendergast explores the expressive colors she experienced while on location. "I pushed the local c...

This minimalist abstract landscape is created on handmade paper produced from natural plant fibers and inclusions, giving the surface a rich organic texture. The composition is divid...

White Eagle depicts a Native American Indian in this oil painting by Texas artist, William Kalwick.. Native American Indians are known for their bright...

Spanish Beauty (Portrait of the Artist's Wife) Oil on canvas, c. 1940's Signed upper right "A.G. Warshawsky" (see photo) According to the daughter-in-law of the artist, this painting...

Afternoon Nap Under the Lilac Tree by Jeni Nelson Andries is a delicate, light-filled abstract composed of layered ivory, blush, and lilac tones. Short, rhythmic brushstrokes create ...

Maura Petersen (American, born 1956) "Figure with Cat" 2022 Acrylic paint on stretched canvas The artist signed the bottom right corner of the painting. “Figure with Cat” by Maura P...

Oil painting on board, unframed, abstracted, figurative, expressionist, energetic brushwork

Bar Interior, ca. 1965-70. Ink and watercolor on paper, 5.5 x 6.5 inches. Measuring 11 x 12 inches framed. Signed indistinctly lower right.

This mesmerizing artwork features two large, vividly colored flowers, centrally positioned on a richly textured background. The petals, with their graceful gradient from deep lavende...

Title: Bountiful Bouquet Large Floral Painting, Contemporary, Delight, Botanical Bountiful Bouquet captures the essence of blossoms and roses in shades of pink, filled with splash...

He painting "Behind the Scenes" offers the viewer an unusual perspective on a circus performance – from inside the arena, moments before or immediately after a show. Energetic and th...

I was inspired to paint this picture by the summer steppe where the flowers were blooming. I really like to paint abstract pictures. I paint them with feelings and the energy of th...

French artist Natalya Mougenot presents a new series of small oil paintings inspired by the quiet beauty of everyday life. "Just Green Lemons" is one of the pieces from this collecti...

Night Pond, Original Contemporary Textured Impressionist Landscape Painting, 2020 48" x 36" x 1.5" (HxWxD) Oil on Canvas This high texture impressionist landscape by artist Marsha Heller features a nearly abstract landscape consisting of blues, greens, and purples. The landscape blends together like a gradient of paint and is primarily defined by the inclusion of a subtle tree line in the distance. Artist Commentary: Looking at a pond at night is such a special experience - what you see and what your imagination brings makes viewing very rich indeed! About the Artist: Marsha Heller was born in Cleveland in 1939 into a family of artists - mother, aunts, uncles, sister, and brother Yaacov Heller. Studied art history and music at Oberlin College, the Salzburg Mozarteum, the Juilliard School of Music, and graphic design at the School of Visual Arts in NYC. Later she worked with Irving Marantz...

From the series “Between States” Before you is a space where familiar reference points dissolve. The work does not depict a specific place; instead, it captures a moment of transfor...

Artist: Risaburo Kimura, Japanese (1924 - ) Title: Geneva Year: 1973 Medium: Screenprint on BFK Rives, Signed, titled and numbered in pencil Edition: 250, AP 20 Size: 30 in. x 22 in....

Harmony of Resistance Series: "Between States" The painting "Harmony of Resistance" invites the viewer into a space where the boundaries between the static and the fluid become almo...

This work from the "Between States" series offers no definitive answers; instead, it poses questions, inviting you into a private dialogue with the canvas. "Stream of Consciousness" ...

From the series “Between States” This work unfolds as a space of layered memory — not linear, but embodied, fragmented, and sensed rather than clearly seen. As in the broader “Betw...

A vibrant and highly collectible original monotype by Wilma Fiori, this striking abstract print exemplifies the artist’s mature command of color, balance, and expressive form within ...

Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on paper/ card unframed: 14.75 x 11 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we ha...

"THE BLACK COAT PROJECT - COURTNI" Painting 72 x 48 in by Charles Malinsky Artwork ships rolled in a tube. ABOUT THE ARTIST: Charles Malinsky is an internationally acclaimed Canad...

Artist: Jan De Ruth, Czech (1922 - 1991) Title: Red Chair Year: 1964 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.l. Size: 36 in. x 24 in. (91.44 cm x 60.96 cm) Frame Size: 44 x 32 inches

A large-scale oil painting, vertically oriented. A figurative painting, of a humble beach cottage, or shack, as the artist calls it. The composition is made up of geometric shapes in...

Danny McCaw's (US based) "Shaping Landscapes" is an oil painting with impasto brushstrokes that depicts two abstracted figures in an interior of black and grey. Bio/artist statemen...

Anna Richards Brewster is the daughter of the great marine painter William Trost Richards. Her father's reputation always precedes her own; however, Anna was an accomplished artist i...

All custom charges are included in the final price agreed. oil on canvas one-of-a-kind the canvas will be shipped rolled without stretcher bars 110x82cm (full size 113x85cm)

Lee Herring focuses his contemporary paintings on vibrant, textured, and abstract landscapes that convey fleeting moments. Herring's energetic artworks are inspired by everyday momen...

White Flower Garden [2021] original Acrylic, Gold Leaf, Pearlised Image size: H:64cm cm x W:43cm cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:60cm cm x W:40cm cm x D:3cmcm Frame Size: H:...

Danny McCaw's (US based) "Green Table" is an oil painting with impasto brushstrokes that depicts an abstracted figure at a green table. Bio/artist statement: Danny McCaw is the yo...

Danny McCaw's (US based) "Thick to Thin" is an original, handmade oil painting with impasto brushstrokes that depicts an ambiguous human figure on a black, red, and white background....

Judith Brenner Solfrid Dancing 2 Original Figurative Drawing Acrylic Paint, Pan Pastel, Ink and Watercolour Pencil on Paper Sheet Size: 84.1cm x W 59.4cm x D 0.1cm Sold Unframed Plea...

I intuitively paint each of my paintings based on my mood of the day or at that moment. I never know what I am going to create until I see the end result. Sometimes it is a colorful,...

In Being Lost is Beauty, Perrine Honoré channels an abstract expressionist language through vigorous brushwork movements. Bold strokes of saturated color collide and unfold across th...

deluxe limited edition of 25 medium: etching, aquatint, with carborundum, collage on paper year: 1980 paper size: 58" x 38" image size: 58" x 38" (145 x 98 cm.) frame size: 65.5" x...

"Sunflower Joy" by Natalya Mougenot is a vibrant contemporary floral painting that captures the beauty of sunflowers through expressive brushwork, luminous color, and a refined luxur...

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Festive holiday ornaments spread out in artist Hadley Northrop's jubilant impressionist rendering. A window display of a store in Los Angeles during the yuletide, the kind of still life that catches the painter's eye. Light beams from red chili pepper string bulbs, a spotlight, and reflections from the city street reflected in the round baubles and the shop window...

Lee Herring focuses his contemporary paintings on vibrant, textured, and abstract landscapes that convey fleeting moments. Herring's energetic artworks are inspired by everyday momen...

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Artist Jo Galang depicts a tranquil forest path illuminated by tender sunlight. She takes inspiration from her refreshing walks by the river. "Spending time i...