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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
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#102, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Pigment

Equus
Located in New York, NY
Robert Strati is an American artist who creates multimedia artworks using broken plates. His recent series “Fragmented” started when he accidentally dropped and broke a porcelain pla...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Porcelain, Ink

Dark Vessel with House Plant by Ellen Rolli, Contemporary Still Life
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Dark Vessel with House Plant' by Ellen Rolli is a charming still life composition rendered in mixed media on paper. Measuring 12 x 9 in, this piece showcases the artist's distinctiv...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Paper, Acrylic

From Birth to Death and Onto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
As more die, more are born. As more are born, more die. All US cigarette packs have to carry "Caution Cigarette smoking may be hazardous to your health"...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Oil, Acrylic

Beach II, Nude Beach, Sandbar. Areal Landscape beach color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Peters has gone on to capture and document man’s wider imprint on nature. Whether it’s the graphic symmetry of urban architecture or the abstract choreography of the forms and hues o...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Photographic Paper, Color, Archival Pigment

Two Lovers - Abstract Figurative Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and adventure; they demand a new discovery. His artworks exhibit a chemistry of complexity and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

Contemporary New Abstract Artwork Colors by Artist Christina Gschwantner 2024
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 Authenticity, guaranteeing its originality and provenance. We offer secure worldwide delivery to any address you specify, ensuring that your purchase arrives in pristine condition. If you require additional shipping options or a bespoke quote from our trusted network of carriers, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our team is here to help you find the best solutions for a smooth and secure delivery experience. In her work, artist Christina Gschwantner...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Raw Linen, Oil, Acrylic

Colourful Abstract Acrylic Painting Contemporary British Artist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Colourful Abstract Painting by Minty Ramsey, British contemporary spray paint/acrylic painting on Canvas 32 x 42.5 inches Wonderful original abstract painting by the British conte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Spray Paint, Acrylic

Variation 4, orange, blue, nature inspired, abstract Impressionism, contemporary
Located in Cumming, GA
Orange and blue contemporary landscape original wall art.
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Triumph
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
15 feet X 8 feet X 5 feet Machined aluminum John Raymond Henry (1943-2022) is an internationally renowned sculptor. Since 1971, Henry produced many...
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Early 2000s Abstract Art

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Metal

Triumph
Triumph
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"No.8 Abstract Girl in the Rain" Abstract, Figurativ, 21st Century, Acrylic
Located in Dessau-Rosslau, Sachsen Anhalt
Artist: Roger König b. Dessau, Germany (1968) Master student of Kurt Schönburg, HWK Halle, Germany. Art Awards Winner 2019 - Art Fair Leipzig König combines modern painting with acry...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Clay, Acrylic

"Harmonia 20-6" Contemporary Abstract Framed Acrylic on Canvas Painting
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Harmonia 20-6" is a framed acrylic painting on canvas by David Skillicorn, with a large organic dark blue form on a lighter blue background. The artist's technique applying layered ...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Paint, Acrylic

Paravela
Located in Napa, CA
René Romero Schuler is an American painter and sculptor who creates powerful images that speak to the complexities of the human condition and the spirit that connects all human being...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

Winston Flowers Newbury St. Boston Cityscape
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Judi Rotenberg (20th century). Winston Flowers, Newbury St. Boston, ca. 1970. Ink and watercolor on Awagami paper, sheet measures 18.5 x 24 inches. Uppe...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Watercolor, Handmade Paper

I Want and I Will
Located in Zofingen, AG
The artwork "I Want and I Will" visualizes the inner struggle between the authentic self and the idealized image of oneself, drawing on Jungian concepts of the "shadow" and the arche...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary abstract expressive figurative painting woman on canvas "No limits"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary, expressive figurative oil painting titled "No Limits" was created by French artist Natalya Mougenot and marks a significant shift in her artistic journey. Part of ...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Oil Pastel, Canvas

Mid Century Abstract Painting by Chamlin Oil Paint on Canvas
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-century Abstract Painting by Chamlin Oil Paint on Canvas
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

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Oil

Expressive vibrant colorful painting "Energy of Nature"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
In this abstract floral artwork I experience the world of nature through the bright colors of spring. While painting, I sought to capture the beauty of nature which is full of diffe...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Acrylic, Paper

"Sensuality" ( contemporary figurative expressive colorful woman oil on canvas)
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This artwork makes part of my new period in my artistic expression. This painting dedicated to "Women" series is a special one since it is all about my strong deep personal transfor...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Oil Pastel

Tropicana, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

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Artist Lisa Carney expresses a lush open field blanketed with blue and green flowers in this abstract composition. She uses a drip painting technique that con...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Acrylic

Night in the Ocean
Located in LAS ROZAS DE MADRID, ES
Painting: Acrylic and enamel on Canvas. Oversize XXL Abstract Painting. The large painting you are describing has a dark blue background that evokes the depth of the ocean at night....
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Enamel

"Sky Drama 1" By Brian O'Neill, Original Acrylic Painting with 24K Gold Leaf
Located in Denver, CO
Brian O'Neill's "Sky Drama 1" is a captivating original artwork created in 2024. This piece measures 12 x 12 x 1.50 inches (30.48 x 30.48 x 3.81 cm) and features a sophisticated comb...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Gold Leaf

COMPOSITION (UNIQUE 1/1)
Located in Aventura, FL
Unique monotype in colors. Hand signed, dated and numbered '1/1' lower left by Paul Jenkins. Frame size approx 27 x 34.5 inches. Additional images are available upon request. Cer...
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1980s Abstract Art

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Paper, Monotype

Wissant (Abstract Painting)
Located in London, GB
Wissant (Abstract Painting) Beeswax resin, pigment and oil paint on panel — Unframed. This work is from a series of formal trifold compositions of quiet horizontal abstraction, base...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Resin, Wax, Panel, Pigment

"Blue Beachwood" - Abstract Art with a Golden Tree and Blue Leaves - Earth Tones
Located in Carmel, CA
Thomas Whent (Canadian-American, born 1949) "Blue Beachwood" 2025 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. "Blue Beachwood" stands tall and ...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Untitled (0393), 2021, colorful, abstract collage
Located in New York, NY
Linda Schmidt’s fabric sculptures intertwine public and private, luxury and common. There is a sense of egalitarianism present in both the way Schmidt so...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Fabric, Thread, Plastic, Pins

Tranquil Tides in Daylight
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Lynn Sanders is an artist excited by beauty: architecture, foliage, landscapes, seascapes, interiors. She finds palettes and shapes in her environment and propels them into her work,...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Acrylic Polymer, Ink, Acrylic

Work C.87. Oil on canvas by Masaaki Yamada (1961), geometric abstract painting
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Masaaki Yamada (1929-2010) Work C.87 Executed in 1961 Oil on canvas 65.2 x 45.6 cm. (25 5/8 x 17 6/8 in.) Signed, dated and artist’s seal in Japanese (on the reverse)
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1960s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

Abstract impressionist floral acrylic painting on paper "Rose's embrace"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary expressive impressionist floral piece with a touch of abstract and art brut, Rose’s Embrasse, was created by French artist Natalya Mougenot in her Lyon studio in 20...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Paper, Acrylic

Sincronizacion 2
Located in Dallas, TX
pencil on paper
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas by Contemporary Artist "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Amit Kalla - Untitled - 60 x 36 inches (unframed size) Acrylic on canvas ** Free Shipment ...... will be delivered in rolled form. Style : Kalla’s work can be represented by his com...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

R Poch Faces Happy Birthday 43 original acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
43 Happy Birthday 200x50 cm original acrylic painting Born in Badalona (Barcelona). Photographer and advertising film director. Founding partner of the advertising production compa...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Acrylic

The Path - Abstract Geometric Form, Hand Painted Welded Steel Wall Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
This dynamic wall sculpture is created from sheets of steel, welded together in an abstract geometric pattern. Muted shades of blue, grey, purple and green dominate and are balanced by softer hues. While the work adheres to a rigid, rational geometry, this sculptures suggest lyrical movement, apparent weightlessness and improvisation as the title suggests. Chris Hill The Path welded steel, acrylic paint 28h x 15.75w x 2d in 71.12h x 40.01w x 5.08d cm CHI018 Chris Hill is a Santa Fe based sculptor. Chris was born in Port Arthur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Steel

Conrad Marca-Relli Composition 9- 1977
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Conrad Marca-Relli Composition 9 2/75 Mixed media on guarro paper Poligrafa Edition Numbered out of 75 and signed in pencil by the artist Circa 1977 77 x 56,5 cm Perfect condition ...
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1970s Abstract Art

Materials

Mixed Media

Flashback III, Flashback Series, John Chamberlain
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: John Chamberlain (1927-2011) Title: Flashback III Year: 1979 Medium: Lithograph on vélin d’Arches paper Edition: 119/175, plus proofs Size: 28 x 20 inches Inscription: Signed...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Lithograph

Galerie Maeght Murales et Peintures
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Galerie Maeght Murales et Peintures Color lithograph poster, 1961 Unsigned as issued Large edition Published by Maeght Editeur Imprimeur Reference #13 from J. Corredor-Matheos, "Miro's Posters', 1980 Condition: Framed Colors fresh Image/sheet size: 25 x 19 inches Frame size: 34 x 27...
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1960s Abstract Art

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Lithograph

Easy Way Out & Cortado, Contemporary, Abstract, Original
Located in Deddington, GB
CAMILLA CLARK - My abstract paintings are often an expression of a feeling or an emotion and using the paint to describe on the canvas. Both subtle and vibrant tones of greens and bl...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Merger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
De Bruycker was born in Ghent, Belgium but has lived and worked in Santa Fe, NM for the past 30 years until his passing in July 2015. In addition to oil paint, De Bruycker also uses asphalt, gesso and cobalt drier on canvas. De Bruycker took an intuitive, process-oriented approach to his work, which he described as “emotive and fluid”. His abstract color forms were created with a palette composed of what he defined as “internal emotional” colors. De Bruycker was honored with the prestigious Visual Artist Fellowship Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and has paintings in the permanent collections of the New Mexico Art...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Infinite Embrace - Large Vibrant Abstract 3D Textural Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Playing with the interaction between positive and negative space, strong colors on neutral backgrounds, Canadian artist Virginie Schroeder creates pop art portraits and iconic pop cu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Masters on black and red"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
In this painting, the artist explores the theme of guidance and protection in a cubist–abstract manner. Mentors and angels are not depicted literally but emerge through the rhythm of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Radiant Blossoms" - colorful impressionistic painting with flowers on canvas
Located in Zofingen, AG
Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of "Radiant Blossoms" – a dynamic and colorful abstract painting that celebrates the joy, vitality, and beauty of life. Bursting with a harmoni...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Spray Paint, Acrylic

#184, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Pigment

Abstract Composition, Abstract Expressionist Painting by Masanobu Wagcon
Located in Long Island City, NY
Masanobu Wagcon - Abstract Composition, Year: 1997, Medium: Acrylic on linen mounted to wood, signed and dated in pen on verso, Size: 12 x 12.25 in. (30.48 x 31.12 cm)
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1990s Abstract Art

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Acrylic

Abstract Expressionist mi-century modern painting
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful mid-century Abstract Expressionist color field painting. Oil on canvas, 16 x 20 inches; 16.5 x 20.5 inches in simple vintage wood strip frame original to the piece. Signed ...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

#607, Original Painting, Abstract Art, Acrylic on canvas, Colourful pattern art
Located in Deddington, GB
Original abstract painting exploring the language of paint and colour. Additional information: #607 Jessie Woodward Original abstract painting Acrylic painting Sold Unframed 90 H x ...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Acrylic, Canvas

French 20th Century Shapes in Motion Abstract Seascape at Dusk Moody Horizon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924) signed oil painting on canvas, unframed inscribed verso canvas size: 35 x 46 inches condition: overall very...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

garden city
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Frank Chiodo is a contemporary painter whose dynamic work centers on organic abstraction. Through the interplay of color and gesture on the canvas, he creates a compelling dialogue t...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic

413 The Aura of Summer, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This large abstract is full of warm, sun filled colors. Aura of Summer is from my Shapes series. These paintings are inspired by colors found in summer. The painting is warm and inv...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Original-Under Scotland Sky- feat. Tartan-Brit Awarded Artist-Gold Leaf-abstract
Located in London, GB
With the patterns of her beloved family Tartans and childhood blanket, Shizico weaves Scottish expensive ever-changing skies into a visual dance of the surrealism and realism. Throug...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Gold Leaf

"Nature and Human Relationships – Embrace 3 –” Mixed Media Abstract Painting
Located in New York, NY
Unorthodox; yet effective, Suki treats us to a series of works that tantalizes the imagination with bold strokes of dark and light, hinting at shapes both human and ethereal and pull...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Linen, Mixed Media

"Lollipops #2, " Limited Edition Giclee Print, 48" x 60"
Located in Westport, CT
This Limited Edition abstract print, "Lollipops #2" by Sofie Swann measures 60" x 48" and is an edition of 95. Printed on canvas, this giclee ships framed in a white floater frame wi...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Digital, Giclée

Porcelain plate of Princess of Wales Theatre ceiling design (Limited Edition)
Located in New York, NY
Frank Stella Ceiling: Princess of Wales Theatre, 1996 Limited Edition Silkscreened Porcelain Plate in presentation box 12 inches diameter Edition 262/2000 Rarely found stateside - es...
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1990s Abstract Art

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Porcelain, Mixed Media, Screen

Sirene de Minuit - Original Luminous Blue Green Textural Abstract Flora Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drawing inspiration from an immersive and impressionistic interpretation of nature, Canadian artist Vé Boisvert paints textural original artworks that capture the fleeting effects of...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Cirrus - original abstract impressionism waterscape painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Step into the serene and electric blue world of Adam Zoltowski...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Signed Abstract Expressionist Original Oil Painting Mid Century New York School
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Image size, 7L x 5H.
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1960s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Water Lily - 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 i...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Seascape, Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting by Leonardo Nierman
Located in Long Island City, NY
Date: 1960 Oil on Masonite, signed and dated lower right Size: 15.75 x 23.75 in. (40.01 x 60.33 cm) Frame Size: 16 x 24 inches
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1960s Abstract Art

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Masonite, Oil

Contemporary impressionist woman oil painting on cardboard "Joy on the beach"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary impressionist oil painting depicting a woman was created by the French artist Natalya Mougenot. Titled Joy on the Beach, the work is an expressive self-portrait tha...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Oil, Cardboard

Green and Green.../ Print / Photography / Limited /Signed
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Green and Green is a photography-print, limited 1/5 and signed. Inspiration was a very warm and sunny day, hopefully evoking calm and positive mood. When framed in a black frame with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Photographic Paper, Color

Fresh Tracks, Contemporary Modern Impressionist Landscape, 2021, Special Edition
Located in Golden, CO
Embark on a winter wonderland adventure with Topher Straus' captivating "Fresh Tracks" Special Edition. This digital artwork reimagines the slopes of Vail in a dreamlike state, tran...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Metal

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