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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
Seaweed and Shells Acrylic and Mixed-Media Painting by Michael Sanders, 2022
Seaweed and Shells Acrylic and Mixed-Media Painting by Michael Sanders, 2022

Seaweed and Shells Acrylic and Mixed-Media Painting by Michael Sanders, 2022

By Michael Sanders

Located in Deddington, GB

Seaweed and Shells by Michael Sanders [2022] An original mixed-media painting by Michael Sanders. 90 x 90 cm deep edge canvas painted around the edges and ready to hang. Additional...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Mixed Media

Sky VIII - Blue Abstract Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
Sky VIII - Blue Abstract Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas

Sky VIII - Blue Abstract Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas

By Bettina Mauel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bettina Mauel expresses dynamism and sensuality in her paintings: “I paint what I experience,” she articulates. “This includes landscapes, flowers, and people in motion, capturing them at a particular moment in time.” Her artworks often incorporate a sophisticated and vibrant sense of movement. The secret bond that connects everything is a combination of appearance and perception, which Mauel has devoted herself to studying during her artistic career. Whether the subject be dancers, cityscapes, landscapes, or pure expression, Mauel has exemplified herself as an expert in the acute perception of ephemeral moments. This original landscape painting immerses the viewer into the serene world of a masterful portrayal of nature's greens and sky's blues. Layers of carefully applied hues evoke the tranquility of trees, and the sun's gentle embrace in abstract form. This artwork seamlessly blends modern aesthetics with nature's beauty, embodying the allure of modern landscapes. The canvas features a delicate fusion of emerald green, forest green, and accents of blue and white, creating a sophisticated ambiance. Delicate textured layers add depth, making it perfect for modern, nature-inspired decor. Crafted in oil on canvas, this original artwork by Bettina Mauel showcases her exceptional skill, revered by art enthusiasts worldwide. This original artwork measures 24 inches high by 40 inches wide. Mauel created this one-of-a-kind painting using layered oil paint on linen canvas with a balanced subtlety. It is signed and dated by the artist on the back. It is stretched, wired, and ready to hang. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and worldwide shipping is available. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. Bettina Mauel was born 1959 in Wuppertal, Germany. She studied at the Düsseldorf Art Academy with Gerhard Richter, one of the most important artists of the 20th century. In 1984 Mauel was asked by the city of Wuppertal, Germany to paint scenes of the dance theater of Pina Bausch. This had a major influence on the selection of themes in her imagery. Rather than focusing on spectacular poses, she pays acute attention to the spontaneous movements in between, capturing a resonating rush of color and form. These impromptu paintings combine a long tradition of Eastern scroll painting, expressionist sketching, and fashion illustration. She lives and works as a lecturer in painting and artist in Cologne, Germany. Bettina Mauel has presented her work in numerous exhibitions throughout Europe, North America, and Asia and her art has been acquired by many notable public institutions. Representations Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles Kunstwarenhaus Zurich, Switzerland Group Exhibitions: 2020 Galerie Partout, Bergisch Gladbach, Germany Art Karlsruhe, Galerie Lauth, Germany 2019 Discovery art fair, Frankfurt Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles, CA, USA 2018 AAF Hong Kong AAF New York, NY, USA Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles, CA, USA Kunstverein Worth eV, Worth, Germany 2017 AAF Hong Kong AAF Battersea, London, UK Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles, CA, USA Kunstwarenhaus Zurich, Switzerland 2016 AAF New York, NY, USA AAF Hong Kong Art Hamptons, NY 2015 Los Angeles Art Show, CA, USA AAF New York, NY, USA Love Art Fair Toronto, Canada AAF Singapore 2014 AAF New York (Artspace Warehouse), NY, USA Love Art Fair Toronto (Artspace Warehouse), Canada Houston Fine Art Fair, TX, USA Red Dot Art Fair Miami, FL, USA 2013 Kunstwarenhaus, Zürich, Switzerland Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, USA 2011 Messmer Kunsthalle, Riegel, Germany 2009 Badisches Kunstforum, Ebringen, Germany 2007 Künstler der Galerie, Galerie Nordmann, Bad Kreuznach 2006 Galerie Kunstturm e. v, Ratingen 2004 Galerie, Schloss Oberhausen, Germany 2003 Galerie Peveling, Köln, Germany 2002 Wissenschaftspark, Gelsenkirchen, Germany 2001 Galerie Vostry, Erfurt, Germany 1999 Hans-Thoma-Museum, Bernau, Germany 1995 le rhin de waal, rheinisches Landesmuseum, Bonn 1993 Galerie Michele Hensel, Agrippawerft Köln, Germany 1991 Kunsthalle Barmen, Wuppertal, Germany Frauenmuseum Bonn, Germany 1990 Gut Opherdicke, Unna, Germany Baukunst-Galerie, Köln, Germany 1988 Goethe-Institut, London, UK Goethe-Institut, Sofia, Bulgaria 1986 Famagusta Gate, Nicosia, Cyprus 1984 Charlottenburger Schloß, Berlin, Germany Hannover - Herrenhausen, Germany Stadthausgalerie, Münster, Germany 1983 Akademie München, Germany Museum Abtei, Liesborn, Germany Solo Exhibitions 2020 alles bewegt, Galerie Berghout, Frankfurt 2019 Galerie K, Bad Kreuznach, Germany 2018 Galerie van Almsik, Epe- Gronau, Germany 2017 Alte Pumpstation, Haan, Germany 2016 Palmengarten Frankfurt, Germany 2015 Schloss Paffendorf, Galerie Bergheim, Germany 2013 Galerie Lauth, Ludwigshafen, Germany 2012 Kunst in der Villa, Waldshut-Tiengen, Germany 2010 Oberlandesgericht, Köln, Germany 2008 ces Wasserprojekt, Damaskus, Syria tanzhaus nrw, Düsseldorf, Germany Wasserturm, Meerbusch, Germany 2007 kleine Rathausgalerie Odenthal, Germany Kulturverein Schloss Eulenbroich, Ratingen, Germany Alte Synagoge, Meschede, Germany 2006 tanzende Bilder, Galerie Peveling, Köln cultur and dance boise, Illinois, USA 2005 Icon-Institut, Köln, Germany Culturclub Vancouver, sunshine coast Vancouver, Canada 2004 Ferme Heremance, Switzerland Galerie drei Eichen, Uelzen, Germany artrium art gallery, Luxemburg 2003 Fishhall, Chicago, USA Galerie Peveling, Köln, Germany 2002 Galerie der Universität Köln, Germany 2000 Galerie Luley, Wuppertal, Germany Kulturhaus Llyz, Siegen , Germany 1999 Stadtwerke Troisdorf, Germany 1998 Ingenieurkammer– Bau NRW, Essen, Germany 1997 Ka De We, Berlin, Germany Markgrafenhaus, Berlin, Germany 1996 Art Frankfurt, Galerie Peveling, Germany Kloster Pfaffen-Schwabenheim, Germany 1995 Galerie Hensel und Wiegers, Köln, Germany Castello di Rossignano, German-Italian Culture Institute, Italy Abtei Brauweiler, Köln, Germany 1994 Galerie Peveling, Vence, France Galerie Ricarda Fox, Essen, Germany 1993 Galerie Grashey, Konstanz, Germany 1992 Kunstverein Wuppertal, Wuppertal, Germany Bayer AG, Hochhaus w1, Leverkusen, Germany 1990 Kunstverein Schwelm, Schloß Martfeld , Germany 1989 Galerie Ruth Leuchter, Düsseldorf, Germany 1988 Galerie 2 well, Holland Friedrich...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Oil

La Cour (French Courtyard Interior with Birds and Birdcage)
La Cour (French Courtyard Interior with Birds and Birdcage)

La Cour (French Courtyard Interior with Birds and Birdcage)

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Nobuku Koike (Japanese, b.1937) La Cour, 1974. Color etching on Arches paper. Plate measures 7.5 x 8.5 inches. Framed measurement: 12 x 13.5 inches. Signed, dated, numbered an...

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1970s Abstract Art

Materials

Etching

Hybrid
Hybrid

Hybrid

By Joseph Gilgun

Located in Nottingham, GB

Original artwork, acrylic on patchwork canvas. Bright and colourful abstract painting, part of Joseph Gilgun's spring collection. With a mixture of street, abstract and fine art in...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic

Geometric Abstract
Geometric Abstract

Geometric Abstract

Located in Buffalo, NY

A mid century modernist oil painting. No signature found. Circa 1960. Image size, 48"L x 32"H

Category

1950s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled
Untitled

Untitled

Located in Barcelona, CT

the painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate

Category

Early 2000s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1992 Modernist Swedish Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting - Cobalt Collision
1992 Modernist Swedish Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting - Cobalt Collision

1992 Modernist Swedish Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting - Cobalt Collision

Located in Bristol, GB

COBALT COLLISION Size: 32 x 42 cm (including frame) Oil on canvas A striking abstract composition that explores depth and tension through bold, jagged forms that evoke architectural...

Category

1990s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abstract 2453
Abstract 2453

Alex SenchenkoAbstract 2453, 2024

$2,199Sale Price|20% Off

Abstract 2453

By Alex Senchenko

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this vibrant cascade of color, I sought to encapsulate the visceral rush of emotions that dawn on us in moments of profound reflection and turmoil. Each stroke embodies a flicker ...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic

Point of Trust II
Point of Trust II

Point of Trust II

Located in Zofingen, AG

“Point of Trust II” From the series Between States (Part II of the diptych) “Point of Trust II” continues the visual dialogue initiated in the first part of the diptych. It explores...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Passage
Passage

Passage

By Roger Mühl

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Roger Muhl. Passage, ca. 1970. Lithograph on paper, image measures 15.5 x 18.5 inches. Measuring 25 x 28 inches framed. From an adition of 60. Signed and numbered in pencil by artist...

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Lithograph

Abstract Geometric Screen Print -- "Construction Over Yellow Sky"
Abstract Geometric Screen Print -- "Construction Over Yellow Sky"

Abstract Geometric Screen Print -- "Construction Over Yellow Sky"

By Margo Hoff

Located in Soquel, CA

Wonderful geometric abstract screen print abstract in black, blue and yellow by Margo Hoff (American, 1912-2008), circa 1980. Titled "Construction Over Yellow Sky" lower left and sig...

Category

1980s Abstract Art

Materials

Ink, Laid Paper

Guy Harloff Signed and Dated Large Abstract Painting
Guy Harloff Signed and Dated Large Abstract Painting

Guy Harloff Signed and Dated Large Abstract Painting

By Guy Harloff

Located in Roma, IT

Guy Harloff Signed and Dated Large Abstract Painting Wonderful Guy Harloff large abstract painting Titled “Composition” 1954 Mixed media on paper applied to masonite. Inscription G...

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Pastel, Watercolor

Júlia Martins Miranda – Contemporary Tropical Flora Painting, Oil on Canvas 2026
Júlia Martins Miranda – Contemporary Tropical Flora Painting, Oil on Canvas 2026

Júlia Martins Miranda – Contemporary Tropical Flora Painting, Oil on Canvas 2026

By Julia Martins Miranda

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Júlia Martins Miranda is a Brazilian artist trained at the prestigious Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti in Milan, Italy. Her practice moves fluidly across multiple disciplines, includin...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Abstract Expressionist Painting American Late 1960's Mid Century red White lemon
Abstract Expressionist Painting American Late 1960's Mid Century red White lemon

Abstract Expressionist Painting American Late 1960's Mid Century red White lemon

Located in Buffalo, NY

Mid Century Modern, American Abstract Expressionist Painting on masonite This lively abstract painting reads like an interior and still life with lemons on a tabletop in vivid shade...

Category

1960s Abstract Art

Materials

Masonite, Acrylic

Rene Leroy Large French Abstract Cubist Mixed Media Painting Framed
Rene Leroy Large French Abstract Cubist Mixed Media Painting Framed

Rene Leroy Large French Abstract Cubist Mixed Media Painting Framed

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Key Details Artist: Rene Leroy, French, born 1932 Title: Abstract / Cubist Composition Medium: Mixed media, material and oil on canvas, framed Size: Painting: 21.25 x 28.75 inches; f...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Meeting Point
Meeting Point

Meeting Point

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Acrylic, pencil, and paint stick on cradled wood panel Edges painted pale gray. Sarah Trundle is a Charlottesville, Va. painter who, after beginnings in representational art, now ...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic, Pencil

Large-Scale Abstract Painting in Earth Brown and Black, Textural Contemporary
Large-Scale Abstract Painting in Earth Brown and Black, Textural Contemporary

Large-Scale Abstract Painting in Earth Brown and Black, Textural Contemporary

By Jonathan Freemantle

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil, Pigment

Condition
Condition

Condition

By Irina Burda

Located in Zofingen, AG

Line as a symbol of life. Lines are filled with color just like the events we experience. Unique shapes — unique experiences.

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

10th anniversary of the Maeght Foundation
10th anniversary of the Maeght Foundation

10th anniversary of the Maeght Foundation

By Eduardo Chillida

Located in Paris, FR

Wood engraving, 1974 Edition : 71/120 Publisher : Maeght (Paris) Printer : Fequet et Baudier (Paris) Image dimensions : 18.00 cm. x 22.00 cm. (7.09 in. x 8.66 in.) Paper dimensions :...

Category

1970s Abstract Art

Materials

Engraving

Espriu Plate I
Espriu Plate I

Joan MiróEspriu Plate I, 1971

$3,840Sale Price|20% Off

Espriu Plate I

By Joan Miró

Located in Austin, TX

Artist: Joan Miro Title: Plate I from Espriu-Miro Series: From the series Espriu-Miró, which contains 8 engravings printed on Gvarro paper with the publisher's stamp. Date: 1971 Med...

Category

1970s Abstract Art

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Abstract 2569
Abstract 2569

Abstract 2569

By Alex Senchenko

Located in Zofingen, AG

This artwork captivates with its abstract representation of a serene landscape, dominated by green and pink hues. The piece is a vivid explosion of color and texture, invoking the es...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Midnight
Midnight

Midnight

By Auguste Herbin

Located in Paris, FR

Silkscreen, 1959 Edition : 55/150 Publisher : Denise René (Paris) Image dimensions : 49.00 cm. x 35.00 cm. (19.29 in. x 13.78 in.) Paper dimensions : 67.00 cm. x 50.00 cm. (26.38 in....

Category

1950s Abstract Art

Materials

Silk

Untitled (Abstract Expressionist)
Untitled (Abstract Expressionist)

Untitled (Abstract Expressionist)

By Murray Hantman

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Murray Hantman (1904-1999). Untitled, ca. 1950-55. Oil on canvas measures 20 x 26 inches, 26 x 32 inches in silver leaf vintage frame.. Signed lower right. Excellent condition with ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Deep sea III, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Deep sea III, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Deep sea III, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Luis Medina

Located in Yardley, PA

Immerse yourself in the enigmatic depths of "Deep Sea III," a captivating abstract painting that evokes the serene mystery of the ocean. This original artwork features a symphony of ...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic

Paxos - Unititled Green by Jon Rowland, original, abstract, landscape
Paxos - Unititled Green by Jon Rowland, original, abstract, landscape

Paxos - Unititled Green by Jon Rowland, original, abstract, landscape

Located in Deddington, GB

Jon Rowland – contemporary abstract expressionism Paxos – Untitled Green One of a series of paintings based on my response to the landscape of the island of Paxos. Each of these refl...

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic, Board

Harmony - Framed Original Abstract Painting Layered Red White Ochre on Canvas
Harmony - Framed Original Abstract Painting Layered Red White Ochre on Canvas

Harmony - Framed Original Abstract Painting Layered Red White Ochre on Canvas

By Greet Helsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Belgian artist Greet Helsen masterfully layers acrylic paint with the effervescent transparency of watercolors in her large mixed-media abstract paintings. Reminiscent of abstract ex...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Abstract art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract art 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 art 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, orange, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Sumit Mehndiratta, Giorgio Lo Fermo, Francisco Nicolás, and Dadodu . Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Synthetic Resin Paint 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 art, so small editions measuring 0.02 inches across are also available.