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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
Pumpkin, Red/White, Yayoi Kusama 草間 彌生
Pumpkin, Red/White, Yayoi Kusama 草間 彌生

Pumpkin, Red/White, Yayoi Kusama 草間 彌生

By Yayoi Kusama

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Yayoi Kusama (1929) Title: Pumpkin, Red/White Year: 2016 Medium: Painted cast resin sculpture Sculpture Size: 4 × 3.5 x 3.5 inches Inscription: ©Yayoi Kusama, as issued Notes...

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2010s Abstract Art

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Epoxy Resin

No bad news today (Abstract Painting)
No bad news today (Abstract Painting)

No bad news today (Abstract Painting)

By Petra Schott

Located in London, GB

This artwork will be shipped rolled in a dent-resistant tube. German artist Petra Schott translates human emotions, memories, and sensory experiences into expressive, lyrical abstr...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Green Shade' — Mid-century Modernism, Abstract Expressionism, Atelier 17
'Green Shade' — Mid-century Modernism, Abstract Expressionism, Atelier 17

'Green Shade' — Mid-century Modernism, Abstract Expressionism, Atelier 17

By Stanley William Hayter

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Stanley William Hayter, 'Green Shade', color etching and scraper, 1963, edition 50, (only 39 printed), B&M 278. Signed, titled, dated, and numbered '1/50' in pencil. A superb, richly-inked, luminous impression, with fresh, vivid colors, on Barcham Green textured cream wove paper; the full sheet with margins (2 3/16 to 3 1/4 inches), in excellent condition. Printed: intaglio black-green, contact lumogen yellow, soft roller phthalo green. Scarce. Image size 15 7/16 x 11 5/8 inches (392 x 295 mm); sheet size 21 1/8 x 16 inches (537 x 406 mm). Matted to museum standards (unframed). Collection: The British Museum ABOUT THE ARTIST Stanley William Hayter (1901-1988) was a British painter and printmaker associated in the 1930s with Surrealism and from 1940 onward with Abstract Expressionism. Regarded as one of the most significant printmakers of the 20th century, Hayter founded the legendary Atelier 17...

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1960s Abstract Art

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Etching

Teslar
Teslar

Teslar

Located in West Hollywood, CA

An organic, topographic form spreads across the wall in cream, its irregular silhouette pooling into deep cavities of black, cobalt blue, and a single rose-pink hollow. The shapes re...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Wool

"Serie I: bleu sur vert et rouge" original lithograph

"Serie I: bleu sur vert et rouge" original lithograph

By Joan Miró

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. The catalogue reference is Mourlot 282. Printed in 1961 in an edition of 1200 for the wrap-around dust-jacket cover of the "Miró 1959-1960" catalogue, pu...

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1960s Abstract Art

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Lithograph

Winter Coast, Abstract Painting
Winter Coast, Abstract Painting

Winter Coast, Abstract Painting

By Lisa Carney

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Cool color and crisp horizontal divisions create the restrained winter shoreline. The seascape features only the essential elements of open space, distant land,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Acrylic

#38 After the Rains
#38 After the Rains

#38 After the Rains

By Douglas M. Olsen

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Douglas M. Olsen (b. 1960). #38, After the Rains, 1980. Watercolor on rag paper, 22 x 22 inches. Signed lower margin and on verso.

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20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Watercolor, Rag Paper

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:...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Oil

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Oil

Pearlescent Drapery.        3D textured
Pearlescent Drapery.        3D textured

Pearlescent Drapery. 3D textured

By Svetlana Saratova

Located in Zofingen, AG

The artwork, created on 1 cm thick plywood, is a unique combination of textures and natural elements. The upper part of the painting is made from faux leather with a pearlescent tint...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Plywood, Mixed Media

For a While (Abstract Painting)
For a While (Abstract Painting)

For a While (Abstract Painting)

By Petra Schott

Located in London, GB

This artwork will be shipped rolled in a dent-resistant tube. German artist Petra Schott translates human emotions, memories, and sensory experiences into expressive, lyrical abstr...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pedro Friedeberg "Ciudad de un millón con 25 huevos duros" Giclee
Pedro Friedeberg "Ciudad de un millón con 25 huevos duros" Giclee

Pedro Friedeberg "Ciudad de un millón con 25 huevos duros" Giclee

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México

WE WILL SHIP THIS ARTWORK WORK TO YOU WITH A COURTESY PEDRO FRIEDEBERG STYLE BLACK AND GOLD STRIPED FRAME . . . . Pedro Friedeberg is an Italian-born Mexican artist and designer kn...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Etching, Digital Pigment

2303 - Original Figurative Neutral Abstract Artwork
2303 - Original Figurative Neutral Abstract Artwork

2303 - Original Figurative Neutral Abstract Artwork

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Swiss artist Edith Konrad paints figurative abstract compositions with mixed media on canvas. She layers her expression of her emotional response to the subjects with dynamic texture...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

20th Century French Expressionist Wacky Figures In Blue and Green Abstract
20th Century French Expressionist Wacky Figures In Blue and Green Abstract

20th Century French Expressionist Wacky Figures In Blue and Green Abstract

By Akos Biro

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Wacky Abstract by Akos Biro (Hungarian 1911-2002) pastel painting on card, unframed painting: 8.5 x 7 inches provenance: the artists estate, France condition: good and fai...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Pastel

Abstract 2561
Abstract 2561

Alex SenchenkoAbstract 2561, 2025

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Abstract 2561

By Alex Senchenko

Located in Zofingen, AG

This piece is a celebration of contrasts—the intense dance between light and shadow, order and chaos. Using acrylic, I layered textured strokes and splashes of gold to evoke emotion ...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Abstract 2559
Abstract 2559

Abstract 2559

By Alex Senchenko

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this piece, I poured my emotions through textured acrylic strokes, blending soft pastels with bold contrasts. It captures the delicate balance between chaos and calm, inviting a c...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Geometry of Thought – Large Contemporary Abstract Library Painting, Oil on Canva
Geometry of Thought – Large Contemporary Abstract Library Painting, Oil on Canva

Geometry of Thought – Large Contemporary Abstract Library Painting, Oil on Canva

By SOPHIE DUMONT

Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR

Oil on canvas – 39.37 × 39.37 in (100 × 100 cm) Framed: approx. 42.13 × 42.13 in (107 × 107 cm) Frame options: natural wood or black collector's choice Year: 2025 – Signed front Cert...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

Huge French 20th Century Abstract Expression Painting 1980's Blur of Colors
Huge French 20th Century Abstract Expression Painting 1980's Blur of Colors

Huge French 20th Century Abstract Expression Painting 1980's Blur of Colors

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Abstract Expressionist Composition by Marie Deloume (French born 1942) oil painting on paper stuck on canvas, unframed canvas size: 40 x 29 inches Signed verso condition: overall ver...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Paper, 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

Orange Wave. Abstraction
Orange Wave. Abstraction

Orange Wave. Abstraction

By Svetlana Saratova

Located in Zofingen, AG

This abstract work is created with alcohol inks on synthetic paper. Warm shades of orange, terracotta and deep red flow freely across the smooth surface, forming translucent layers, ...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Ink, Synthetic Paper

Abstract R 2506
Abstract R 2506

Abstract R 2506

By Alex Senchenko

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this painting, I harnessed the dynamic and evocative qualities of acrylics paints to sculpt a vivid landscape of emotion and expression. My aim was to capture the ephemeral play o...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

"Tectonics 018"
"Tectonics 018"

"Tectonics 018"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

This work is part of the Tectonics series, exploring structure, rhythm, and material. Wall sculpture is crafted from charred wood, shaped into two vertical elements , emphasizing bot...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Wood, Mixed Media

Two Little Friends
Two Little Friends

Two Little Friends

Located in Zofingen, AG

A woman rests among vibrant cushions in her golden dress, two small white dogs curled up beside her. A cozy, sunlit moment of quiet company. Ready on a stretcher bar, size 70/90/1 cm...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Nick Thomm - Loom (SKY) Standard
Nick Thomm - Loom (SKY) Standard

Nick Thomm - Loom (SKY) Standard

By Nick Thomm

Located in FITZROY, VIC

Nick Thomm 'LOOM' (Sky) 69cm x 92cm (27"×36″) Limited Edition of 343. Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemühle 308gsm Fine Art Paper. Condition: NEW. Worldwide Shipping. Sold Unframed.

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Archival Ink, Giclée, Archival Pigment

original etching for Paroles Peintes

original etching for Paroles Peintes

By Enrique Zañartu

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original etching. Printed in 1965 for the deluxe limited edition "Paroles Peintes II" portfolio, published in Paris by Lazar-Vernet. This magnificent, rich impression is one ...

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1960s Abstract Art

Materials

Etching

Two Untitled Compositions
Two Untitled Compositions

Two Untitled Compositions

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Fumio Otani (Japanese, 1929-1995). Untitled and Untitled, ca, 1965. Cast and polished steel. Smaller composition measures 14.75 x 7.75 x 1.5 inches. Larger composition measures 16...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Steel

"Tectonics 09"
"Tectonics 09"

"Tectonics 09"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

This work is part of the Tectonics series, exploring structure, rhythm, and material through repetitive carved patterns. The piece consists of three vertical panels forming a tripty...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Wood, Mixed Media

Abstract 2, Abstract Oil Painting
Abstract 2, Abstract Oil Painting

Abstract 2, Abstract Oil Painting

By Dorothy Gaziano

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

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

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

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

By Julia Martins Miranda

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

This work is presented in a scroll-like (parchment-style) format, with the painting executed on a flexible support and suspended using metal rods at the top and bottom, allowing the ...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Vibrant Abstract, Blue, Colourful Oil Painting, Original
Vibrant Abstract, Blue, Colourful Oil Painting, Original

Vibrant Abstract, Blue, Colourful Oil Painting, Original

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Vibrant Abstract, Blue, Colourful Oil Painting, Original By French artist 'L.Polevin', 20th Century Signed indistinctly and dated '1986', signed verso Oil painting on canvas, unframe...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

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.