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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
Deep Blue Figures, Large French Expressionist Original Oil Painting
Deep Blue Figures, Large French Expressionist Original Oil Painting

Deep Blue Figures, Large French Expressionist Original Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Deep Blue Figures, French Expressionist Original Oil Painting French school, late 20th Century Oil painting on canvas, unframed Canvas size: 39 x 51 inches A deep and inky blue lar...

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1980s Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Abstract Expressionist Drawing - Contemporary Work in Colored Pencil, Signed
Abstract Expressionist Drawing - Contemporary Work in Colored Pencil, Signed

Abstract Expressionist Drawing - Contemporary Work in Colored Pencil, Signed

Located in Soquel, CA

Abstract Expressionist Drawing - Contemporary Work in Colored Pencil, Signed Vibrant piece by David Ronce (American 20th/21st Century.) Abstract shapes rest against a dual-tone blue...

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Early 2000s Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Color Pencil

The Sheep
The Sheep

The Sheep

Located in Zofingen, AG

The Sheep is a contemporary figurative painting depicting a reclining woman resting across the back of a sheep. The intertwined human and animal figures dominate the composition, cre...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Paste, Canvas, Acrylic

The Vanguard Series Nr. XXVII: A Collection of Postwar European Abstractions
The Vanguard Series Nr. XXVII: A Collection of Postwar European Abstractions

The Vanguard Series Nr. XXVII: A Collection of Postwar European Abstractions

Located in London, GB

"The Vanguard Series Nr. XXVII: A Collection of Postwar European Abstractions", oil on board, by unknown artist (circa 1950s–70s). A compelling body of work emerging from the forgott...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Oil, Board

Advance to Hollywood Blvd - Abstract Monopoly Inspired Mixed Media Art on Canvas
Advance to Hollywood Blvd - Abstract Monopoly Inspired Mixed Media Art on Canvas

Advance to Hollywood Blvd - Abstract Monopoly Inspired Mixed Media Art on Canvas

By Kathleen Keifer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Kathleen Keifer’s original mixed-media artworks bring her New California Realism into playful dialogue with American pop culture. Known for her sunlit California imagery, Keifer reim...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Vers l'equilibre, Contemporary Large Abstract Geometric Oil Painting, 34 x 34 in
Vers l'equilibre, Contemporary Large Abstract Geometric Oil Painting, 34 x 34 in

Vers l'equilibre, Contemporary Large Abstract Geometric Oil Painting, 34 x 34 in

By SOPHIE DUMONT

Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR

Vers l'Équilibre - Oil on canvas Unframed: 80 x 80 x 2 cm (31.50 x 31.50 x 0.79 in) Framed: 87 x 87 x 3.5 cm (34.25 x 34.25 x 1.38 in) Black or natural wood floater frame available S...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid-Century Geometric Abstract Painting, Turquoise and Yellow, Acrylic on Canvas
Mid-Century Geometric Abstract Painting, Turquoise and Yellow, Acrylic on Canvas

Mid-Century Geometric Abstract Painting, Turquoise and Yellow, Acrylic on Canvas

Located in NANTES, FR

This striking geometric abstract painting by Gunda Hass, dated 1990, is an acrylic on canvas composed of interlocking geometric forms, contrasting planes and a carefully balanced arrangement of colour. A luminous turquoise circle anchors the composition, intersected by deep blue rectangular shapes and a prominent golden-yellow triangle. Subtle variations of teal, pale mint, ivory and dark blue create a sense of depth, while translucent-looking angular forms in the background suggest architectural space. The painting combines the visual clarity of geometric abstraction with a distinctly architectural sensibility. Its crisp edges, overlapping shapes and simplified volumes evoke the modernist exploration of geometry, spatial perception and colour relationships. The warm yellow triangle provides a strong focal point against the cooler blue-green palette, giving the composition both energy and equilibrium. Executed in acrylic on canvas, the work benefits from the medium's capacity for clean colour fields and precise geometric definition. Its substantial 100 × 80 cm format makes it well suited to contemporary interiors, minimalist spaces and modernist-inspired collections. Presented in an original blue floating frame designed by the artist, this 1990 abstract painting offers collectors and interior designers a distinctive example of late twentieth-century geometric abstraction. TECHNICAL DETAILS Technique: Acrylic on canvas Date: 1990 Dimensions: 100 × 80 cm (39.4 × 31.5 in) Framed in its original blue floating frame Signature: Signed on the reverse Excellent condition ABOUT THE ARTIST Gunda Hass is associated with Gunda Hass-Gonschorr, née Hass, a German artist born in Berlin in 1940. Gunda Hass, also known as Gunda Hass-Gonschorr, is a German artist born in Berlin on 3 November 1940. She studied at the Kunstschule Hamburg from 1957 to 1961, establishing an artistic foundation that encompassed formal composition and visual expression. In 1961–1962, she designed stained-glass windows for the Waldkirche in Timmendorfer Strand, one of her first major artistic commissions. The windows demonstrate her interest in strong colours and graphic stylisation. Between 1962 and 1974, Hass taught creative practice to children, young people and adults. From 1972 to 1981, she directed Galerie Happ in Berlin-Charlottenburg, combining artistic experience with involvement in the gallery world. Since 1982, she has worked as an independent artist and has been based in Berlin. Her documented work includes stained glass and painting. The present acrylic canvas, created in 1990, reveals an interest in geometric organisation, contrasting colours and the construction of pictorial space. Its precise shapes and architectural arrangement place it in dialogue with modernist and geometric abstraction. FRAME AND SHIPPING The artwork is sold in the original blue floating frame, designed by the artist. It's professionally packed to ensure maximum protection during transit. All shipments are fully insured and include tracking. KEYWORDS Geometric Abstract Painting, Mid-Century Modern Art, Modernist Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, German Abstract Art, 1990 Abstract Painting, Turquoise Abstract Art...

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1990s Abstract Art

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Acrylic

Mountain High - Large Original Abstract Expressionism Playful Landscape Painting
Mountain High - Large Original Abstract Expressionism Playful Landscape Painting

Mountain High - Large Original Abstract Expressionism Playful Landscape Painting

By Bruce Rubenstein

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The paintings of Bruce Rubenstein seamlessly marry sophistication with affordability. His expressive abstract landscape artwork 'Flourishing Fields' features whimsical details and vi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Within the Green Crowns
Within the Green Crowns

Within the Green Crowns

Located in Zofingen, AG

Size: 97×120 cm (Total canvas size including stretching margins: 107×130 cm) Year: 2026 Materials: acrylic on canvas Shipping: rolled This artwork is a visual metaphor for the sanct...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, 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: 29 x 36 inches; framed:...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Abstract Expressionist Painting (Mid-century Modern action composition)
Abstract Expressionist Painting (Mid-century Modern action composition)

Abstract Expressionist Painting (Mid-century Modern action composition)

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Untitled Abstract Expressionist painting, 1957 Oil on canvas measuring 18 x 30 inches. Signed with monogram and dated lower right. Two repair patches on back on painting. Artist...

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1950s Abstract Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

The Invitation - Extra-large Painintg, Abstract, Figurative, Blue, Earth-tones
The Invitation - Extra-large Painintg, Abstract, Figurative, Blue, Earth-tones

The Invitation - Extra-large Painintg, Abstract, Figurative, Blue, Earth-tones

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: The Invitation Oversized, Extra-large painting, Bold, Elephant, Rabbit, Figurative, Geometric, Earth-tones, Original, One-of-a-kind This piece serves as an INVITATION to abu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Gesso, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Engraving

Pumpkin, Yellow/Black, Yayoi Kusama 草間 彌生
Pumpkin, Yellow/Black, Yayoi Kusama 草間 彌生

Pumpkin, Yellow/Black, Yayoi Kusama 草間 彌生

By Yayoi Kusama

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Yayoi Kusama (1929) Title: Pumpkin, Yellow/Black Year: 2016 Medium: Painted cast resin sculpture Sculpture Size: 4 × 3.5 x 3.5 inches Inscription: ©Yayoi Kusama, as issued No...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Epoxy Resin

1950's Mid-Century Abstract Expressionist painting
1950's Mid-Century Abstract Expressionist painting

1950's Mid-Century Abstract Expressionist painting

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Stunning abstract expressionist painting, ca. 1955. Oil on Canvas, measuring 36 x 40 inches. Some natural cracking and paint loss due to heavy impasto technique. Unsigned. Art su...

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Blooming Current" impressionistic painting, colorful flowers on cotton  canvas
"Blooming Current" impressionistic painting, colorful flowers on cotton  canvas

"Blooming Current" impressionistic painting, colorful flowers on cotton canvas

By Anastassia Skopp 1

Located in Zofingen, AG

“Look at the flowers. It is simply unbelievable how happy flowers are.” — Osho Blooming Current reflects the energy of nature through an expressive composition of blossoms and branc...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Partition, Contemporary Abstract Painting by Sophie Dumont
Partition, Contemporary Abstract Painting by Sophie Dumont

Partition, Contemporary Abstract Painting by Sophie Dumont

By SOPHIE DUMONT

Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR

Partition is an original oil on canvas by French contemporary artist Sophie Dumont. Known for her richly layered surfaces and architectural sense of composition, Dumont creates paint...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

In the Bag
In the Bag

In the Bag

By Aaron Wexler

Located in New York, NY

Aaron Wexler received his B.F.A. in painting from Tyler School of Art - Philadelphia, PA. & M.F.A in painting from The School of The Art Institute of Chicago. He has exhibited his work nationally and internationally - including Josée Bienvenu Gallery, Pavel Zoubok Gallery, Morgan Lehman Gallery, The National Academy Museum, The Katonah Museum of Art, among many others. Works have been acquired by numerous collections such as The Saatchi Collection, The West Collection, Fidelity Investments Art...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Archival Pigment

Abstract 4, Abstract Oil Painting
Abstract 4, Abstract Oil Painting

Abstract 4, Abstract Oil Painting

By Dorothy Gaziano

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Layers of blue and cream with touches of orange and black create an energetic composition. The blending of colors evokes a strong sense of movement, while the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Lithograph, Joan Miro, Signed, 1964, Composition
Lithograph, Joan Miro, Signed, 1964, Composition

Lithograph, Joan Miro, Signed, 1964, Composition

By Joan Miró

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Joan Miro Medium: Lithograph Title: Composition Year: 1965 Edition: 1150, unnumbered, as issued Sheet Size: 10" x 7 1/2" Framed Size: 17 3/4" x 14 1/2" Reference: Cramer 104...

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1960s Abstract Art

Materials

Lithograph

Abstract 5, Abstract Oil Painting
Abstract 5, Abstract Oil Painting

Abstract 5, Abstract Oil Painting

By Dorothy Gaziano

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Patches of cream, turquoise, and grey fill this abstract painting. Blue and orange accents, along with black lines, create contrast. Scratches and marks bring...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Modern City scape, London from St.Pauls in monochrome
Modern City scape, London from St.Pauls in monochrome

Modern City scape, London from St.Pauls in monochrome

Located in Woodbury, CT

William Yates (British, 20th Century) St. Paul’s Cathedral, London Oil on board, circa 1970 Signed on the reverse William Yates was a gifted British painter whose expressive citysca...

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1970s Abstract Art

Materials

Oil, Board

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.