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Abstract Art

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
Colorful Abstract Geometrical Late 20th Century Painting by Ohio Artist
Located in Beachwood, OH
James Massena March (American, 1953-2021) Untitled Oil on canvas 30 x 24 inches "My paintings are about space, form and energy. I generally start painting without preconceived notio...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Art

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Oil

Contemporary impressionist expressive seaside painting "The Provencal coast"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary abstract oil painting on paper, titled "The Provençal Coast", was created by French artist Natalya Mougenot in 2023. It is part of her abstract series, where she e...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Oil, Paper

French 20th Century Abstract Expressionism Green Curved Motion with Red Accent
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Marie Deloume (French born 1942) signed on back, inscribed verso oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas size: 36 x 36 inches condition: overall...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Atoll Include" - Colorful abstract glazed ceramic stoneware sculpture
Located in East Quogue, NY
Colorful abstract ceramic sculpture titled "Atoll Include" by Lauren Skelly Bailey. Glazed ceramic, acrylic - Size: 10 x 5 x 5.5 inches. Artist Lauren Skelly Bailey invites viewers ...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Luster, Stoneware, Glaze

Happy Single 11 - Original Bold Delightful Figurative Pink and Red Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerdine Duijsens’ spirited and evocative figures are instantly recognizable and unforgettable. Through lush, bold colors and energetic marks, her paintings emit a sense of pleasure a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

City 6. Abstract original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vibrant tapestry of colors and forms, I've channeled my passion into every stroke, blending acrylics, oils, and colored pencils to craft a symphony of abstract energy. This p...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Echappée lointaine Abstract Landscape, way, Contemporary, Modern, French, Tan
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont, a renowned contemporary artist whose works are collected internationally, has once again demonstrated her mastery of subtlety and depth in A Distant Escape. Known for ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Oil

Unexpectedly Gentle - Contemporary geometric abstraction - Oil Painting
Located in DE
Lilly Muth's geometric abstractions are colourful works full figures that of space such as the distance, shape, size, and relative position of figures. Her use of colour is bold yet ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

Original Unused 1964 Avant La Lettre Lithograph Gaspar Room Metras Belarte
Located in Miami, FL
Joan Miró (Spain, 1893-1983) 'Sala Gaspar, Metras and Belarte Gallery (avant la lettre)', 1964 Lithograph on Paper (Cahiers d'Art magazine Nº4-5) Original lithograph without signing ...
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1960s Abstract Art

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Lithograph

ABSTRACT Black Lines Painting Spanish Artist Alicia Gimeno 2025 030125
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Alicia Gimeno, born in Barcelona (1989), trained in graphic design during her time in Mexico. From the beginning, she was captivated by calligraphy, the gestuality of brush strokes, ...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

Moon by Frédérique Domergue - Abstract painting and wall sculpture, original
Located in Paris, FR
Moon is a unique painting and wall sculpture by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This artwork is made with polished pink copper leaves on metal frame, dimensions are 1...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Metal, Bronze, Copper

23 , 100x100cm, acrylic, canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
23v, 100x100 cm
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2010s Abstract Art

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Acrylic

Spring Green 2
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Encaustic on panel. It's simple; I create art because it makes me happy. I try not to overthink the process of what I’m painting and let my intuition be my guide. I love laying do...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Encaustic

Vintage American Modernist Framed Abstract Expressionist White Flower Still Life
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage abstract flower still life oil painting. Oil on paper. Framed. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a wood molding. Excellent condition, ready to hang an...
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1970s Abstract Art

Materials

Oil, Board

So Lucky To Find You - Original Saturated Colorful Dots by Kimberly Blackstock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
“So Lucky to Find You” is an extraordinary original artwork by celebrated Canadian artist Kimberly Blackstock. Created with acrylic and pouring medium on wood panel, this piece is a ...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Let's Play Dressup - Large Impasto Thick Paint Colorful Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impasto-painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of artist Shiri Phillips’ abstract artworks. Her paintings are flooded with texture through the layering of acrylic paint a...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Glitter, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Night Out (Triptych) - Figurative Blue Textured Impasto Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ekaterina Ermilkina’s original, abstract fine art paintings are created using a skillful combination of applying and removing oil paint with a palette knife on canvas. Her inspiratio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

Contemporary watercolor painting of pink roses, semi-abstract , art on paper
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This semi-abstract floral painting, titled "Sweet Summer Roses," captures the delicate beauty of pink roses and was inspired by the summer floral landscapes of Provence, South of Fra...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Watercolor, Paper

Soft Horizons 2
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Encaustic on panel. It's simple; I create art because it makes me happy. I try not to overthink the process of what I’m painting and let my intuition be my guide. I love laying do...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Encaustic

Synthesis
Located in Roma, GB
110x180cm (114x184 cm full size) original painting on canvas hand signed one-of-a-kind One of a kind. The canvas is shipped rolled, not framed Katarina's works are in private colle...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Nature Morte country side farming scene
Located in Belgrade, MT
This lithograph is part of my private collection. It is original and pencil signed and numbered by the artist.
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20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Engraving, Lithograph

French Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Artists Studio Provenance
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on paper/ card unframed: 12.75 x 9.75 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we ...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

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Oil

Mountain Sun - bright, minimalist, abstracted landscape, acrylic on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Bold, bright colours and clean lines capture the essence of a setting sun as it slips behind a mountain range. This is one of a series of minimalist paintings that celebrates the ‘ro...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Blue Lagoon - large, colourful, modernist, gestural abstract, acrylic on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Milly Ristvedt has captured, in vivid colour, and expressive form the wonders of the ‘deep’ in this gorgeous abstract painting. Against a rich blue colour field, ethereal forms and g...
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1980s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Three Young Men
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful ca. 1960 portrait by American artist, Vito Tomasello. Oil on sized illustration board measuring 21.5 x 30 inches. Signed lower right. A lifetime NYC resident, Tomasello ...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

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Oil, Board

Untitled abstract painting mixed media on canvas
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Untitled Artist: Deyan Valkov Technique: Oil and mixed media on canvas Dimensions: 23.6 x 19.7 in Condition: Unframed Year: 2002 Style: Abstract Material Description:Th...
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Early 2000s Abstract Art

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Mixed Media

flowers painting stilllife Prosperity
Located in Roma, GB
abstract flowers acrylic, oil on canvas one-of-a-kind Full size 108x192cm the painting will be shipped rolled without stretcher bars.
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

The garden XIV. Butterflies
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my creation, I've poured my soul into a vibrant dance of colors, an abstract symphony that harmonizes with nature's profound beauty. Brush strokes of oil paint create a dynamic te...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Scorching Spring - Colorful Abstract Textured Floral Landscape Mixed Media Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lee Herring is a contemporary painter specializing in vibrant, textured, and abstract landscapes that convey fleeting moments. Herring's energetic artworks are inspired by everyday m...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Varnish, Mixed Media, Acrylic

original lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed by Mourlot in 1975 and published for the "Miro Lithographe II" catalogue raisonné. Size: 12 1/2 x 19 1/2 inches (320 x 490 mm). Not signed. Cond...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Lithograph

Antique American Modernist Framed Large Abstract Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American abstract oil painting by Martin Rosenthal (1899 - 1974). Oil on board. Measuring 28 by 42 inches overall and 26 by 40 painting alone. Oil on board. Signed. In exc...
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1940s Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

The Overlook
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is in excellent condition, new gallery arrival. Cortes is a Spanish artist born in Valencia in 1963. He began law studies in his hometown, which he abandoned to devote...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

The Overlook
The Overlook
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Small Talk, blue, flowers, landscape, pink, purple, green, gold
Located in Jönköping, SE
This painting is from my series titled "The Untethered Soul." This series delves into the transformative power of nature, capturing the essence of what one feels rather than sees. In...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Acrylic

"Rose Bush" floral very large impressionistic painting on linen canvas
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Look at a tree, a flower, a plant. Let your awareness rest upon it. How still they are, how deeply rooted in Being. Allow nature to teach you stillness." – Eckhart Tolle Abstract t...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Cotton, Linen, Acrylic

ABSTRACT Contemporary Artwork White Brown Earth Minimal Texture On Hansen
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...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Handmade Paper

ABSTRACT New Black White Artwork by Contemporary Artist Carsten Beck 2023
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...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Vase of Flowers (Still Life)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Louise Delorme (b. 1928). Vase of Flowers, 1969. 26 x 36 inches; 27 x 37 inches framed. Signed lower left. Titled and dated on verso. Excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

French Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Artists Studio Provenance
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on paper/ card unframed: 12.75 x 9.75 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we ...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

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Oil

“Points of Contact” 1 in polyptych
Located in Zofingen, AG
“Points of Contact “ first painting in the “Dance with a Fan” series Each work in the polyptych “Points of Contact” reveals moments of unity and interaction through the imagery of d...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Acrylic, Cardboard

Abstract 2, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Layers of colors and gestures define this abstract piece. Soft green, orange, and blue contrast with touches of black. Expressive scratches and marks bring text...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Oil

French Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Artists Studio Provenance
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on thick board unframed: 8 x 8 inches condition: excellent provenanc...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

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Oil

ABSTRACT Artwork Architecture Terracota Spanish Artist Mariona Espinet 2025
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery, we are committed to providing the highest level of trust and professionalism to our collectors. Each piece in our collection is accompanied by a certificate of auth...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Orchestra : Intermission - Lithograph (Mourlot)
Located in Paris, IDF
Raoul DUFY (1877-1953) Orchestra : Intermission Lithograph (Mourlot workshop) Printed signature in the plate On vellum 30 x 24 cm (c. 11.8 x 9.4 in) Excellent condition
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

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Lithograph

"A Summer Day in Nantucket" Limited Edition Rolled Canvas Print, 60" x 48"
Located in Westport, CT
This Limited Edition abstract print, "A Summer Day in Nantucket," by Sofie Swann measures 60" x 48" and is an edition of 95. Printed on canvas, this print ships rolled with natural c...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Digital, Giclée

Original Print of Layered Looping Lines, White and Blue Monotype, Organic Shapes
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted unique cyanotype that takes its inspiration from the mid-century modern shapes. It's made by layering paper cutouts and different exposures using uv-...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Photographic Film, Photogram, Monotype, Color, C Print, Photographic Pap...

Untitled, from Derriere le Miroir #173
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Alexander Calder Medium: Lithograph Title: Untitled from Derriere le Miroir #173 Portfolio: Derriere le Miroir #173 Year: 1968 Edition: Unnumbered Signed: Unsigned Sheet Size...
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1960s Abstract Art

Materials

Lithograph

Fantastic Colors - Impasto Thick Paint Colorful Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impasto-painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of artist Shiri Phillips’ abstract artworks. Her paintings are flooded with texture through the layering of acrylic paint a...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Glitter, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Nathalie - Large Tall Figurative Modern Abstract Cubism Solid Bronze Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
German sculptor Nando Kallweit produces figurative bronze sculptures and reliefs with aquiline and a graceful modern appeal. Kallweit is inspired by seemingly disparate cultures; the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Bronze

"Gerhard Richter supernova"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Summer blooming Ukrainian field at night. Inspired me to create this painting. I really like to paint abstract pictures. I paint them with feelings and the energy of the inner body...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

SCULPTURE Abstract TEXTILE RAFFIA BY SPANISH ARTIST ELIURPI Flora Sea
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...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Textile

Sérigraphie no. 10 - Original Screenprint, Handsigned & 27 / 75 (BNF #102)
Located in Paris, IDF
Pierre SOULAGES (1919-2022) Serigraph n°10, 1979 Original serigraph Signed in pencil Numbered 27/75 copies On Arches vellum 52 x 37 cm (c. 21 x 15 in) REFERENCE: Catalogue raisonné of the original prints of Pierre Soulages, BNF #102 INFORMATION: This serigraph is part of the series "On the wall opposite", published by Bernard Frize...
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1970s Abstract Art

Materials

Screen

Infinite prosperity
Located in Roma, GB
one-of-a-kind painting on canvas XXL EXTRA Large size 140x180cm (145x187cm full size) the painting will be shipped rolled, without stretcher bars Collections: Vatican Museums, N...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Mobius H6 Mirror Polished Stainless Steel - abstract, contemporary, sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Jeremy Guy’s distinctive abstract sculptures grace the grounds of many public places the world over. This is a favourite form—elegant, and bodacious, the curves of Mobius are based o...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Stainless Steel

Golden Palms #2 - Modern Textural Abstract Original Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Guided by her passion for life and her spirit, French Canadian painter Zabel creates vibrant artworks filled with romance and immersive textures. With a belief that art is all about ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Gold Leaf

17, Modern Abstract Acrylic on Paper Painting by Yasmin Brandolini
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large minimal abstract painting on paper by Yasmin Brandolini. Artist: Yasmin Brandolini d'Adda, South African/Italian (1929 - ) Title: 17 Year: 1986 Medium: 40 x 60 in. (101.6 ...
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1980s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Paper, Acrylic

The all-seeing eye oil on canvas painting abstract expressionist
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Nerea Caos (1993) - the all-seeing eye - Oil on canvas Canvas size 54X65 cm. Frameless. Nerea Sánchez Castro, born in Ferrol, Galicia in 1993, an art stude...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

Blue Tones, Abstract Figurative Painting of Fish Patterns, Seascape on Paper
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series by Enric Servera explores the relationship of humans to salt and seawater. The intention of these works is to submerge us into the sea, a salty treasure that surrounds us and reminds us of its natural beauty and the importance of its preservation. Details: Title: Blue of Blues N10 Medium: Mixed Media on Paper Size: 63x90 cm (24.8 x 35.4 inches). Year: 2023 * Frame is for illustrative purposes only. Artwork shipped carefully rolled and packaged in a tube. * Certificate of Authenticity provided. Enric Servera (Ciutadella de Menorca, 1970) lives and works between Barcelona and Menorca, Spain. His works explores the colors and forms of the ocean, inspired by the fauna and flora of the Mediterranean Sea. His work has shown in galleries across Spain, and is part of several public and private collections. Words that may describe this series of artworks are: Mediterranean-inspired art, abstract sea...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Acrylic, Watercolor

Walking in Circles - Layered Geometric Abstract Modernist Landscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mexican artist Heny Steinberg’s abstracted landscapes invite us to travel from the map to the localized event. The shapes within Steinberg’s work transcend two dimensional representa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

The Martinets
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph, 1959 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 234/275 Publisher : Maeght (Paris) Catalog : [Maeght 1036] 20.00 cm. x 30.50 cm. 7.87 in. x 12.01 in. (paper) 10.00 ...
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1950s Abstract Art

Materials

Lithograph

Sculptured Marble in Classic Blue, Extra Large Cyanotype Print, Abstract Silk
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. Details: + Title: Marble Blue Silk Pattern + Year: 2022 + Edition Size: 50 + Medium: Cyanotype on Watercolor Paper + Sta...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Watercolor, Lithograph, Rag Paper, Emulsion

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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.

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