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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Compression litteraire, Abstract, Library, Expressionism, Contemporary, Oil
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
SIZE FRAME: 157 X 57 cm (61.81 x 22.44 in) you can request a wood frame
Sophie Dumont is a professional painter whose work is collected worldwide and is known for her deep explora...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Oil
Fils I Colors DCLXXII - Muted Color Abstract Contemporary Art on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Barcelona native artist Raul de la Torre's vibrant abstract mixed media artworks pay homage to textiles. De La Torre allows the materials to take over during the process and collabor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Thread, Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Abstract expressive floral acrylic painting on canvas "Memories in roses"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
Contemporary abstract expressionist floral painting "Memories in Roses" by French artist Natalya Mougenot is a vibrant addition to her Floral series. In this piece, Natalya depicts a...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Oil Painting On Canvas. A Forgotten Dog On Green.
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
Oil painting of a forgotten French bulldog, set against an abstract background dominated by Veronese green with touches of gold leaf. Made with professional Rembrandt colors. For dur...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Gold
"Willing Game 2" ( floral, pink, green, vibrant, energetic, optimistic, pair)
Located in Paris, IDF
WILLING GAME 2
This vibrant and dynamic floral painting features cropped roses and their stems, offering a lively and uplifting subject matter. Created on antique linen canvas, thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil, Acrylic
Hand-Painted Limited Edition #2-Lime Trees in Yellow-British Awarded Artist
Located in London, GB
This stunning hand painted Edition is an one-off, oil hand-painted by the artist , signed at front and on the back label too; each proof is 80% hand painted andby Shizico Yi, because...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Oil, Giclée, Archival Paper, Acrylic, Gesso
Contemporary Abstract Painting In Greens And Yellows On Canvas, "Untitled" 2024
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
This painting is part of a series in which I explore the chromatic relationships between colors and tones, inspired by the art and aesthetics of pre-Columbian cultures. In a contempo...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Abstract 2519
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I let my emotions and intuition guide each stroke, pulling from deep within to layer acrylics in a dance of chaos and serenity. Here, abstract forms and visce...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
The Open Door 1979 Signed Limited Edition Lithograph
Located in Rochester Hills, MI
Artist: Romare Bearden
Title: The Open Door
Year: 1979
Print: Lithograph on Somerset Paper
Paper size : 22'' x 30''
Edition: Signed in pencil and marked 4/175
Romare Bearden is r...
Category
1970s Abstract Art
Materials
Lithograph
Meandering Print Series
By Gene Davis
Located in Greenwich, CT
A sophisticated and marvelous work for any forward interior. It both gives a sense of space, calm, playfulness and it actually pulls you in as a focal point work of art. Framing is ...
Category
1970s Abstract Art
Materials
Screen
Firefly Forest Garden, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A structured grid of organic, playful shapes emerges within a jade and yellow-green field. Abstract metallic fireflies add movement and contrast, shimmering aga...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Acrylic
Kidio
Located in Paris, FR
Silksreen, 1969
Handsigned by the artist in pencil
Edition : 120/250
Publisher : Fondation Vasarely, Château de Gordes
Printer : Arcay, Paris
Catalog : Benavides 165
72.00 cm. x 62....
Category
1960s Abstract Art
Materials
Silk
Nicely Framed Antique American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Signed Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Signed. Measuring 29 by 35 inches overall and 23 by 29 painting alone. In excellent original condition. Handso...
Category
1960s Abstract Art
Materials
Oil, Board
Morning Story, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A blend of muted greens, grays, and earth tones evokes a moody landscape. The composition suggests a horizon where the sky meets a textured field. Bold brushstrokes and layered colors create a sense of depth and movement, capturing the essence of a landscape in transition. Hints of blue and orange add contrast and intrigue.
About the Artist
Artist Ronda Waiksnis captures nature's visceral beauty in her abstract and expressionist works. Embracing the capriciousness of the creative process, she allows her intuition to guide her, resulting in pieces that feel both organic and unrefined. "My paintings have been found, not built," says Ronda. Rarely using brushes, she applies layers of paint with large palette knives or her fingers, emphasizing the importance of balancing creative abandon and physical control. Ronda operates in a gloriously messy studio, a standalone building behind her house, with a powerful sound system that keeps the vibe carefree and intense. When she's not creating art, Ronda enjoys spending time with her loved ones, playing with her dogs, and savoring a glass of wine.
Words that describe this painting: expressive, muted, soft, gestural, stream...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Oil
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...
Category
1940s Abstract Art
Materials
Oil
Antique American School Mid Century Modern Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American school abstract expressionist painting. Oil on board. Signed. In excellent original condition. Nicely framed in a period wood molding. Excellent condition, read...
Category
1940s Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hand-Painted Large OneOff Artist Proof-Summer Night Bloom-British Awarded Artist
Located in London, GB
This stunning large One-Off Artist Proof is almost 80% handprinted by the artist Shizico Yi and its visual presence promises to bring huge impact to your space. The Proof is hand-pai...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Gesso, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Giclée, Oil
Oris - abstract black and white butterfly photography, limited edition of 20
Located in London, GB
From June and Oris collection
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Oris
As he steps inside, the air thickens, pressing in like an unseen weight. The room hums with movement, bodies shifting, voices murmuring, the c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Giclée
ABSTRACT Contemporary Artist French Rose Madone New Artwork forms earth colors
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 A...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pigment
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...
Category
1960s Abstract Art
Materials
Lithograph
Original Diptych-Spring Duet-British Awarded Artist-Abstract-Contemporary UK
Located in London, GB
[Spring Duet] is a project started in 2024, where Shizico explores the format of a diptych through a series of set paintings. Shizu painted all paintings en plein air in situ, captur...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Contemporary New Abstract Pastel Strokes Colors Artist Christina Gschwantner
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...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
B, Modern Abstract Tempera 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: B
Year: 1984
Medium: Tempera on Paper, sig...
Category
1980s Abstract Art
Materials
Tempera
Rites of Passage - Contemporary Figurative Painting, Modern Tribal Art, African
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Rites of Passage by Parris Jaru is a commanding composition that captures the essence of transformation and resilience. The figure, painted in deep brown against a vibrant yellow bac...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Pigment
landscape sea painting Marine lovers
Located in Roma, GB
one-of-a-kind painting on canvas
XXL Large size
100x200cm (105X205cm)
The title of this artwork suggests many interpretations. The time of the day is also uncertain.
Delicate oran...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting In Orange, Yellows and Green, "Untitled" 2024
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
This abstract painting is part of a series in which I explore the chromatic relationships between colors and tones, inspired by the art and aesthetics of pre-Columbian cultures. In a...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Meanders of Blue sand, abstract, oil on canvas, textured, Landscape, tan
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont is a contemporary painter whose work explores the boundaries between abstraction and landscape. Through an intuitive approach to color and texture, she creates composit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Oil
Abstract expressive floral acrylic painting on paper "Floral emotion"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
The vibrant artwork "Floral Emotion", by French artist Natalya Mougenot, radiates energy through its dynamic use of color and movement. Embracing an abstract approach, the artist int...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Oasis of Love - Large Pink Abstract Floral 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...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
ABSTRACT Black Lines Painting Spanish Artist Alicia Gimeno
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, ...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
Green Cathedral - Large Contemporary Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Harrison Gilman's large original artworks begin with a layer of fast-paced gestural abstraction followed by organic shapes and geometric structures. Some of his paintings remain in t...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Spray Paint
Zen Blossoms - colorful original square roses textured asian painting on canvas
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Observe 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
Let your g...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Antique American Modernist Framed Abstract Minimalist Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed. Measuring 17 by 21 inches overall and 16 by 20 painting alone. In excellent original condition. Hands...
Category
1970s Abstract Art
Materials
Oil, Board
Natural / Unnatural R - Mixed Media Colorful Floral Sculptural Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kristina Fjellman, a Minnesota-based visual artist and performer, seamlessly blends sculpture and performance art in her captivating work. She has ga...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Steel
ABSTRACT Size Minimalism Painting Textil Spanish Artist Alicia Gimeno Black
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...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Study blue. Abstract figurative oil on canvas
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
Oil painting on canvas combines abstract shapes and representational elements. It features a palette of blue, green, red, and yellow tones that intertwine in a mosaic of fragments ov...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Willing Game 1" (floral, pink, green, vibrant, energetic, optimistic, pair)
Located in Paris, IDF
WILLING GAME 1
This vibrant and dynamic floral painting features cropped roses and their stems, offering a lively and uplifting subject matter. Created on antique linen canvas, thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil, Acrylic
The Orchestra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Orchestra, 1950, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left, 21 1/2 x 25 3/4 inches, labeled verso “Brown University, Trustee, The Walter Feldman Trust for Artwork” titled verso,...
Category
1950s Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Four Seasons
Located in Jönköping, SE
This painting is from my series titled "Essence Revealed." In this series I explore the interplay between presence and absence, employing negative space as a vital component within a...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Chalk, Oil Crayon, Oil, Acrylic, Color Pencil
Gratitude - Original Blue Green Impasto Abstract Rural Landscape Painting
By Dana Cowie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Using an impasto, painterly technique Dana Cowie creates cubist-inspired farm and rural landscapes. Working within controlled color schemes, her artworks appear abstract up close and...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Uneasy truce, hands three figures friendship monochromatic abstraction
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This acrylic painting on paper can be framed or displayed easily by hanging with magnets.
Tatana Kellner’s work is rooted in social issues. She has been exhibited in numerous venue...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Acrylic, Archival Paper
The Awakening - Floral Landscape Nature Colorful Vibrant Joy Mother Earth Flower
By Karnish Art
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title: The Awakening 2
Floral Landscape Nature Colorful Vibrant Flowers Joy Delight Texture Layers
Little Gem
A joyful gift for Mother's day - or to celebrate Mother Earth and our ...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Acrylic
Joan Miró - MARAVILLAS CON VARIACIONES... Lithograph Contemporary Art Abstract
By Joan Miró
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Joan Miró - Maravillas con variaciones acrósticas en el jardín de Miró XIX
Date of creation: 1975
Medium: Lithograph on Gvarro paper
Edition: 1500
Size: 49,5 x 35,5 cm
Observations: ...
Category
1970s Abstract Art
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Cloudy Farm - Original Blue Abstract Impasto Sky Landscape Painting
By Dana Cowie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Using an impasto, painterly technique Dana Cowie creates cubist-inspired farm and rural landscapes. Working within controlled color schemes, her artworks appear abstract up close and...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bopping at Birdland (Stomp Time) from the Jazz Series Signed Limited Edition
Located in Rochester Hills, MI
Artist : Romare Bearden
Title; Bopping at Birdland (stomp time)
Year: 1979
Size: 33 ¼ x 24 inches
Lithograph on Arches Paper
Edition; Signed in pencil and marked 114/175
(Gelburd/Ros...
Category
1970s Abstract Art
Materials
Lithograph
"Angels And Cowboys" - Oil And Wax Figurative Painting with Horse
Located in Denver, CO
Brian Keith Stephens presents an original, handmade composition titled "Angels and Cowboys", created in 2025. This oil and wax on cotton painting measures 50 inches high by 30 inches...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Cotton, Wax, Oil
Contemporary Large New Abstract Gestural Colors Artist Christina Gschwantner
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...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Oil
Contemporary expressive colorful acrylic painting "Purple blossoms"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This vibrant artwork, titled Purple Blossoms, is created by French artist Natalya Mougenot as part of her "FLORAL" series, where she explores the themes of nature and flowers. Throug...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Dream in Blue, Abstract Expressionist Resin Sculpture by Guy-Philippe Bruhammer
Located in Long Island City, NY
Guy-Philippe Bruhammer (French, 1967 - ) - Dream in Blue, Year: 2022, Medium: Resin, Crystal Quartz, Agate slice, Pigment Color, Gold Spangle on Wooden panel, Size: 10.8 x 8.8 in....
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Stone
Contemporary impressionist landscape nature watercolor painting on paper
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This artwork "My love for Paul Cezanne" , inspired by Paul Cezanne, presents a vibrant and abstract interpretation of a tranquil landscape, characterized by energetic brushstrokes an...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
"Take Me With You" (contemporary, white, black, floral, painting, antique linen)
Located in Paris, IDF
TAKE ME WITH YOU
2024
Paris, France
Canvas composition is divided in half, with the upper potion focused on a floral bouquet, and the bottom half left unfinished other than a subtl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Linen, Oil, Acrylic
Modern Love - Large Warm Red Abstract Geometric Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Harrison Gilman's large original artworks begin with a layer of fast-paced gestural abstraction followed by organic shapes and geometric structures. Some of his paintings remain in t...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
DR-a /// Josef Albers Large Abstract Geometric Orange Bauhaus Color Field Theory
By Josef Albers
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Josef Albers (German-American, 1888-1976)
Title: "DR-a"
Series: DR (Denise René)
*Monogram signed and dated by Albers in pencil lower right
Year: 1968
Medium: Original Screen...
Category
1960s Abstract Art
Materials
Screen, Board
Pink and Purple Abstract of Orange Circles French 20th Century Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition
signed by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924)
oil painting on canvas, unframed
dated 04'
canvas size: 51 x 38.5 inches
Inscribed verso
condition: ...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Harbour Rhythms -original abstract landscape 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.
"Harbour Rhythms" is a visually compelling abstract piece that...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Chess Player I - Abstract Bold Colorful Figurative Expressionist Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valerie Etitinwo's unique approach to abstract figurative painting celebrates the unconventional beauty found in imperfection and awkwardness. The Nigerian-Swiss artist uses bold col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
original lithograph
By Joan Miró
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1965 for the art revue Derriere le Miroir (issue number 151-152) and published in Paris by Maeght. Size: 15 x 11 inches (378 x 277 mm). There ...
Category
1960s Abstract Art
Materials
Lithograph
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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