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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
Greenwich Arts Council Poster /// Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell NY
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Robert Motherwell (American, 1915-1992) Title: "Greenwich Arts Council" *Issued unsigned, though signed by Motherwell in the plate (printed signature) center right Year: 1976 Medium: Original Lithograph, Exhibition Poster on Strathmore paper Limited edition: 700. (There was also a signed and numbered edition of 42) Printer: Tyler Graphics, Ltd., Mount Kisco, NY Publisher: Greenwich Arts Council, Greenwich, CT Reference: "The Prints of Robert Motherwell - A Catalogue Raisonné 1943-1984" - Belknap Appendix: No. 28, page 282; "Robert Motherwell - The Complete Prints 1940-1991" - Engberg No. 202 Sheet size: 37.25" x 23" Condition: Never framed, has been professionally stored away for decades. Some minor edge wear. In excellent condition Rare Notes: Printed in three colors: black, green, and cream. Poster produced for a special exhibition "Sculpture 76" at The Greenwich Arts Council, Greenwich, CT from June - October, 1976. The image featured on this poster is Motherwell's 1972 acrylic painting on paper "Greenwich Sculpture". Artist's copyright lower left and printer's imprint lower right. GIA Gallery Poster Disclaimer: Not to be confused with thousands of contemporary inkjet/giclée/digital reproductions ignorantly or deliberately passed off as originals on the market today. The examples we offer here are the original period vintage (exhibition) posters, created and designed by, or under the supervision and authorization of the artist or their respective estate (posthumously), for various exhibitions and events in which they participated. If applicable, this poster is also fully documented within its respective artists' official catalogue raisonné of authentic graphic works, prints, and or posters. Biography: Robert Motherwell was born January 24, 1915, in Aberdeen, Washington. He was awarded a fellowship to the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles at age 11, and in 1932 studied painting briefly at the California School of Fine Arts in San Francisco. Motherwell received a B.A. from Stanford University in 1937 and enrolled for graduate work later that year in the Department of Philosophy at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. He traveled to Europe in 1938 for a year of study abroad. His first solo show was presented at the Raymond Duncan...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Lithograph

Joan Miró - MARAVILLAS CON VARIACIONES... Lithograph Contemporary Art Abstract
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Maravillas con variaciones acrósticas en el jardín de Miró IV Date of creation: 1975 Medium: Lithograph on Gvarro paper Edition: 1500 Size: 49,5 x 35,5 cm Condition: In very good con...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Lithograph

Beach Palms La Cala with Oil Paint on Canvas, Painting Mid century
Located in Deddington, GB
Beach Palms La Cala By Eleanor Woolley [April 2023] Palm Trees La Cala is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley. The striking Palm Trees on La Cala beach in La Cala de Mijas were ...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

Artwork Geometry and Colors by Spanish Artist Mariona Espinet 2023
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The work of Mariona Espinet transitions from architectural language to pictorial, a shift that allows her more creative freedom. In this new collection, she seems to go further, alre...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Acrylic, Oil, Handmade Paper

In a Boat
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
I was fortunate to travel and paint in Honfleur's picturesque harbor, which was loved by many French impressionists, including Monet, Courbet, and Boudin. In ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Oil

Sugarcane Moon-Limited Edition
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
30 x 45 inches ($5200) and 40 x 60 inches ($7200), limited editions of 10, printed on Archival Watercolor Fine Art Paper, 335 gram weight, signed by the artist. Cheryl Maeder was bo...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper

Mohamed Yakub Color Long Exposure Photograph Teal Abstract Horizontal Kenyan
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mohamad does not use titles for his photographs. Such naming or framing can constrain or shape a viewer’s engagement with an image. Without such titles, his imagery conjures imagi...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Photographic Paper

Alexander Calder lithograph Derrière le miroir (Calder prints)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder Lithograph c. 1967 from Derrière le miroir: Lithograph in colors; 15 x 11 inches. Very good overall vintage condition; well-preserved. Unsigned from an edition of u...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

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Lithograph

Red lighthouse on the cliff
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This artwork makes part of my small collection of abstract paintings created in various vivid tones. This collection was created for contemporary interior decoration to bring a to...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Archival Paper, Acrylic

Dream On, original 30x40 abstract expressionist marine landscape
Located in Spring Lake, NJ
From amber skies to purple mountains the brigade of trees stand guard over the inlet. In this multi-faceted abstract expressionist marine landscape, painted with many nuances of col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Oil

Pink Abstract Lithograph by Sybil Kleinrock
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sybil Kleinrock’s work straddles the borders between expressionism and surrealism. Colorful and soft pastels play together to suggest a composition that can be interpreted as both a ...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Lithograph

Machine One /// Abstract Geometric Contemporary Colorful Painting Canvas Striped
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Jack Graves III (American, 1988-) Title: "Machine One" Series: Abstract *Signed by Graves lower left. It is also signed, dated, and titled on verso Year: 2022 Medium: Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas Canvas size: 32" x 26" Condition: The stretched canvas was custom built by the artist himself. In mint condition Biography: Jack Graves III is an American artist, born in 1988 in Jacksonville, Florida. He grew up surrounded by inspiration having an art dealer as a father, John Graves...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Paint, Acrylic

Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
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1980s Abstract Art

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Engraving

Abstracted Sleeping Figurative in Pastel on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstracted Sleeping Female Figurative in Pastel on Paper Vivid abstracted sleeping female figurative by Black Arts Bay Area artist, Kelvin Curry (American, 20th Century), circa 2000...
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Early 2000s Abstract Art

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Paper, Oil Pastel

Stack and Play, Contemporary Abstract Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This painting was created using a combination of acrylic paint, spray paint, and collaged materials on raw canvas. Its title, "Stack and Play," pays homage to the artist's source of ...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Free Flight Mandala #4" 24" x 24" inch by Tetiana Kalivoshko
Located in Culver City, CA
"Free Flight Mandala #4" 24" x 24" inch by Tetiana Kalivoshko Mixed media collage THE SPRING WAR COLLECTION Finding light and hope during time of war and despair is the message Te...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Canvas, Mixed Media

Ecuadorian Contemporary Art by Doïna Vieru - Untitled
Located in Paris, IDF
Watercolor, ink on Canson paper 300 g. Doïna Vieru is an Ecuadorian-Moldavian artist born in 1978 who lives & works in France, Paris. She always preferred pas/pas/passionately the i...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Storm, Abstract Expressionist Painting by Keith Morrow Martin 1959
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Abstract Expressionist cum Surreal painting by Kenneth Morrow Martin, American (1911-1983). Storm by Keith Morrow Martin, American (1911–1983) Date: 1967 Oil on Canvas, signed a...
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1960s Abstract Art

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Oil

Dog and The Bone. Drawings From the covid diaries series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
From the covid diaries series Watercolour on paper mix media Size: 16 in H x 12 in W Unframed *The coloured squares on the paper are watercolour tablets therefore not mentioned as...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Mixed Media, Watercolor, Paper

Bring it on. Drawings From the covid diaries series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
From the covid diaries series Watercolour on paper mix media Size: 16 in H x 12 in W Unframed *The coloured squares on the paper are watercolour tablets therefore not mentioned as...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Mixed Media, Paper, Watercolor

Kendo, Abstract Expressionist Silkscreen by Paul Jenkins 1973
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Paul Jenkins, American (1923 - 2012) Title: Kendo Year: 1973 Medium: Screenprint, signed, dated and numbered in pencil Edition: 4/60 Size: 30 x 22 in. (76.2 x 55.88 cm) Fra...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Screen

Set of 3 design vases «Faith, Hope, Love». Сeramics / porcelain / small size.
Located in Zofingen, AG
Faith, Hope, Love are the fundamental values of humanity. Faith gives meaning to our existence and helps us cope with life's difficulties. Hope allows us to look into the future wit...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Clay, Porcelain

Looking West, Abstract Silkscreen by Paul Jenkins c1969
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Paul Jenkins, American (1923 - 2012) Title: Looking West Year: circa 1969 Medium: Silkscreen, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 45/200 Image Size: 39 x 29 inches Size: 4...
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1960s Abstract Art

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Screen

Homage to Martha Graham, Abstract Silkscreen by Paul Jenkins 1971
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Paul Jenkins, American (1923 - 2012) Title: Homage to Martha Graham Year: 1971 Medium: Screenprint (unsigned) Edition: Printer's Proof Size: 44 x 34 in. (111.76 x 86.36 cm)...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Screen

Imperial Red, Colorful Geometric Silkscreen
Located in Long Island City, NY
A colorful geometric screenprint by American artist Barbara Lynch Zinkel inspired by the Josef Albers "Homage to the Square". Date: 1994 Medium: Screenprint, estate stamped verso an...
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1990s Abstract Art

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Screen

Burgundy Blue, Colorful Geometric Silkscreen by Barbara Lynch Zinkel
Located in Long Island City, NY
A colorful geometric screenprint by American artist Barbara Lynch Zinkel inspired by the Josef Albers "Homage to the Square". Date: 1994 Medium: Screenprint, estate stamped verso an...
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1990s Abstract Art

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Screen

'Praying Boy' by Lori Poncsak - Blue and Gold - Textured Abstract Expressionism
Located in Carmel, CA
'Praying Boy' by Lori Poncsak is a compelling 24" x 30" acrylic on canvas that delves into the raw essence of abstract expressionism. The piece is dominated by a cool palette of deep...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Red and black dreams" / Acrylic on cardboard / 100 x 70 cm
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Abstract, expressive painting. Ready to hang. Catalog number A0099. Signed on the front. The painting is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the author. Tadeusz ...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Acrylic

Abstract Oil Painting, "Amid The Remnants"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original abstract painting on wood panel by Southern California artist, Daniel Ketelhut. Its dimensions are 64"x 48"x 3". It is unframed. A certificate of aut...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Oil

Sur la Place by Pascal Bouterin, Oil on Paper Impressionist Street Scene
By Pascal Bouterin
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Sur la Place' is an framed abstract Impressionist oil on paper painting created by French artist Pascal Bouterin in 2024. The unframed size is 11"H x 14"W. Immerse yourself in the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Paper, Oil

Boulevard by Pascal Bouterin, Oil on Paper Abstract Impressionist Street Scene
By Pascal Bouterin
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Boulevard' is an unframed abstract Impressionist oil on paper painting created by French artist Pascal Bouterin in 2024. Embark on a visual journey through the enchanting streets ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Paper, Oil

ABSTRACT Black and white painting texture minimal Untitled 2023
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Barcelona, June 20, 1989, From an early age, drawing and painting were relevant in the development of the artist, since during much of her career she has examined realistic represent...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Concert by Pascal Bouterin, Oil on Paper Abstract Impressionist Piano Painting
By Pascal Bouterin
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Concert' is an unframed abstract Impressionist oil on paper painting created by French artist Pascal Bouterin in 2024. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of music and art with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Oil, Paper

It's a Flip-Flops Day by Christina Doelling, Large Vertical Abstract Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
"It's a Flip-Flops Kind of Day" was painted in 2024 by American artist by Christina Doelling. Transform your space with the coastal charm of this large vertical abstract painting, in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Canvas, Mixed Media

Land of Dreams by Christina Doelling, Large Vertical Abstract Painting with Teal
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Land of Dreams" was painted in 2024 by American artist by Christina Doelling. Transform your space with the vibrant energy of this large vertical soft abstract painting, alive with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Canvas, Mixed Media

Mixing Drinks and Feelings by Christina Doelling, Large Square Abstract Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Mixing Drinks and Feelings" was painted in 2024 by American artist by Christina Doelling. This piece will elevate your space with the understated elegance of this large square soft ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Canvas, Mixed Media

Abstract Sky - Oil Painting 201s by Giorgio Lo Fermo
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Sky is an original oil on canvas on canvas realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo in the 2000s. Hand-signed by the artist on the back. The artwork represents an abstract landscape:...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Oil

"Bullfrog Pond" Abstract Landscape Painting in red, black, blue, brown, grey
By Peggy Cyphers
Located in New York, NY
Peggy Cyphers “Bullfrog Pond” (2018-2023) acrylic, sand and gold leaf on canvas 30”x24” This painting was featured in a solo exhibition of paintings at the Front Room Gallery entit...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Gold Leaf

I. Cahue Vertical Bottom of the Sea original abstract acrylic canvas
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
bottom of the sea- original abstract acrylic canvas painting Artwork by Spanish artist ISIDRO CAHUE. Acrylic on canvas Perfect state The personality of the artist is reflected in di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

I. Cahue Colors original abstract acrylic canvas painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
composition of colors original abstract acrylic canvas painting Artwork by Spanish artist ISIDRO CAHUE. Acrylic on canvas Perfect state The personality of the artist is reflected...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

I. Cahue Blue Rocks Sea original abstract acrylic canvas
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Passol blue original abstract acrylic canvas painting. framed Artwork by Spanish artist ISIDRO CAHUE. Acrylic on canvas Perfect state The personality of the artist is reflected i...
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1990s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

CONTEMPORARY ABSTRACT Animals Dark Red Text Ukranian Artist Anna Veriki 2024
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The artwork will be shipped rolled in a tube. For other shipping options, please contact us, and we will provide you with a quotation. In her practice, Anna Vereshchaka focuses on t...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Waterfall Cove" Large Scale Abstract Landscape Painting in blue, browns, grey
By Peggy Cyphers
Located in New York, NY
Peggy Cyphers “Waterfall Cove” (2020) acrylic, sand and gold leaf on canvas 68”x48” This painting was featured in a solo exhibition of paintings at the Front Room Gallery entitled,...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Gold Leaf

"Rose Passage" abstract landscape painting in pink, sepia brown, blue, grey
By Peggy Cyphers
Located in New York, NY
Peggy Cyphers “Rose Passage” acrylic, sand and gold leaf on canvas 36"x36" This painting was featured in a solo exhibition of paintings at the Front Room Gallery entitled, "Passages...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Gold Leaf

"Canyon Mist" Large Scale Abstract Landscape Painting
By Peggy Cyphers
Located in New York, NY
Peggy Cyphers “Canyon Mist” (2020-22) acrylic, sand and gold leaf on canvas 70”x50” This painting was featured in a solo exhibition of paintings at the Front Room Gallery entitled,...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Gold Leaf

Raventos Little Vertical original abstract mixed media
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
cup and writings original abstract mixed media painting RAVENTÓS Mª Assumpció – (San Sadurní d’Anoia, Barcelona 1930). Raventos trained at the elite Sant Jordi School of Fine Arts in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Canvas, Mixed Media

R. Poch Partying Toast Blue original acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
87.-Drinks 92x92 cm original acrylic painting Born in Badalona (Barcelona). Photographer and advertising film director. Founding partner of the advertising production company La Cos...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Acrylic

R. Poch 4 Vertical colors. ."Child with ballons 2" 125x98 cm original acrylic
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Child with ballons 2. 125x98 cm original acrylic painting Born in Badalona (Barcelona). Photographer and advertising film director. Founding partner of the advertising production co...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Wood, Acrylic

Field Patterns Blue, Original painting, Abstract, Geometric, Shapes, Landscape
Located in Deddington, GB
Field of patterns blue is an original abstract painting by artist Fleur Park. Featuring her signature use of pattern and geometric shapes. This painting contains a sophisticated colo...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Lake house, 80х80cm, print on canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
Lake house, 80х80cm, print on canvas
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Color

Lake house, 80х80cm, print on canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
Lake house, 80х80cm, print on canvas
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Color

Lake house, 80х80cm, print on canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
Lake house, 80х80cm, print on canvas
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Color

Lake house, 80х80cm, print on canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
Lake house, 80х80cm, print on canvas
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Color

Cosmic Laps among pale blue dots II
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Giuseppe Gonella's paintings explore the rituals, the dreams and fears typical of modern humans and they take the viewer through dystopia and mysterious landscapes with uncertain hor...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

Cosmic Laps among pale blue dots I
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Giuseppe Gonella's paintings explore the rituals, the dreams and fears typical of modern humans and they take the viewer through dystopia and mysterious landscapes with uncertain hor...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Muse-original abstract female figurative oil painting-contemporary Artwork
Located in London, Chelsea
Mark Acetelli's "The Muse" beckons viewers into a world of artistic contemplation through this mesmerizing original abstract figurative painting. Executed with a masterful command of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

Coast, Original Abstract Painting, Original Art, Expressionist
Located in Deddington, GB
COAST is an original abstract painting by Janet Keith. Coast is an expressive, gestural painting evoking a feeling of shorelines, water, low tide and ariness. The painting is built ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Candida Höfer, Colored Wood: Signed Photograph, Abstract Photography
Located in Hamburg, DE
Candida Höfer (German, born 1944) Colored Wood, 2017 Medium: C-Print Dimensions: 56 × 57.7 cm (22 × 22 7/10 in) Edition of 100: Hand-signed and numbered on verso Condtion: Mint
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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C Print

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