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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
Original-Sunset Song-British Awarded Artist-Impressionism-Plein Air evening oil
Original-Sunset Song-British Awarded Artist-Impressionism-Plein Air evening oil

Original-Sunset Song-British Awarded Artist-Impressionism-Plein Air evening oil

Located in London, GB

Sunset Song Series stands as one of the most iconic works featured in the upcoming Summer Exhibition UK, 2025—a rare and luminous collection of latest artworks we’re thrilled to pres...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Circus Triad 1981 Signed Screen Print by Arne Besser
Circus Triad 1981 Signed Screen Print by Arne Besser

Circus Triad 1981 Signed Screen Print by Arne Besser

Located in Rochester Hills, MI

Artist: Arne Besser Title: Circus Triad Year: 1981 Print: Silkscreen printed on Somerset White Satin Size: 26 x 22 in Signed in pencil and marked A.P. 22/30 Unframed Arne Besser ...

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1980s Abstract Art

Materials

Screen

Grassy Meadows, Abstract Painting
Grassy Meadows, Abstract Painting

Grassy Meadows, Abstract Painting

By Lisa Carney

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The artwork captures the essence of a blooming rural landscape, bringing the charm of a meadow garden to life. Dark green foliage and soft sky highlight the pur...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic

Pool at 4.25 PM
Pool at 4.25 PM

Pool at 4.25 PM

Located in Zofingen, AG

shipped in roll In many cultures, blue and cyan colours are associated with water, the source of life and purification. In this context, they symbolise energy flows, the flow of ti...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Contemporary impressionist mountains landscape oil  painting on canvas
Contemporary impressionist mountains landscape oil  painting on canvas

Contemporary impressionist mountains landscape oil painting on canvas

Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR

This vibrant artwork exudes an intense harmony of colors, embodying the serene yet dynamic essence of nature. The canvas bursts with a remarkable landscape, primarily dominated by a ...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Whisper
Whisper

Whisper

Located in Zofingen, AG

shipped in roll size of artwork 150x120 + 10 cm This work is about tenderness and strength, about the path, choice and movement. The river gently unfolds its flow through fields o...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Reclining Nude
Reclining Nude

Edwin KosarekReclining Nude, 1951

$800Sale Price|46% Off

Reclining Nude

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Edwin Kosarek (b.1929). Reclining Nude, 1952. Oil on wood panel, 17 x 48 inches. Signed and dated on verso. Edwin Kosarek Born: 1929 Studied: The Cit...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Weightless in Deep-original abstract figurative oil painting-CONTEMPORARY ART
Weightless in Deep-original abstract figurative oil painting-CONTEMPORARY ART

Weightless in Deep-original abstract figurative oil painting-CONTEMPORARY ART

Located in London, Chelsea

We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique American School Abstract Expressionist Forest Interior Oil Painting
Antique American School Abstract Expressionist Forest Interior Oil Painting

Antique American School Abstract Expressionist Forest Interior Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American abstract expressionist oil painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1960. No signature found. Image size, 24L x 20H. Framing available.

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1960s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Summer Showers, Abstract Oil Painting
Summer Showers, Abstract Oil Painting

Summer Showers, Abstract Oil Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Shades of blue and turquoise create an impression of pelting rain and splashing puddles on a summer's day. Subtle accents of orange add warmth to the scene, whi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

"Whimsical" Abstract Painting 48" x 48" inch by Carole Baines

"Whimsical" Abstract Painting 48" x 48" inch by Carole Baines

Located in Culver City, CA

"Whimsical" Abstract Painting 48" x 48" inch by Carole Baines Wisteria in my daughter's garden on Mount Tamborine. Medium: acrylic on linen Carole Baines is a self-taught, London-...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

French Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Artists Studio Provenance
French Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Artists Studio Provenance

French Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Artists Studio Provenance

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on thick board unframed: 8 x 8 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we have fo...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Red Abstract OiI Compostion by Lee Reynolds
Red Abstract OiI Compostion by Lee Reynolds

Red Abstract OiI Compostion by Lee Reynolds

By Lee Reynolds

Located in Pasadena, CA

Modern Abstract Year: 1960-1970 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed lower right Size: Abstract oil on canvas by Lee Reynolds was a popular artist in the 1960s known for oversized, color...

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1960s Abstract Art

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Oil

An Abstract Steel Metal Sculpture, "Untitled Steel Sculpture"
An Abstract Steel Metal Sculpture, "Untitled Steel Sculpture"

An Abstract Steel Metal Sculpture, "Untitled Steel Sculpture"

Located in San Diego, CA

A one of a kind 3" x 18" x 4" Abstract Steel Metal Sculpture executed by artist James Hubbell. A certificate of authenticity will be provided upon its purchase. James Hubbell is an...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Steel

"Nowhere to Land I" Abstract Painting 91" x 87" inch by Carole Baines

"Nowhere to Land I" Abstract Painting 91" x 87" inch by Carole Baines

Located in Culver City, CA

"Nowhere to Land I" Abstract Painting 91" x 87" inch by Carole Baines Carole Baines is a self-taught, London-born artist based between Townsville and Brisbane, Queensland, Australia...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Meccanismi  Mechanisms 1960 Italy by Gualtiero Nativi
Meccanismi  Mechanisms 1960 Italy by Gualtiero Nativi

Meccanismi Mechanisms 1960 Italy by Gualtiero Nativi

Located in Brescia, IT

This engaging artwork is a print on paper create by the Italian artist Gualtiero Nativi. It is a multiple of 250 specimens and it is numbered n. 2. Gualtiero Nativi is a well known ...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Paper

Peonies on black gold graphic
Peonies on black gold graphic

Peonies on black gold graphic

Located in Zofingen, AG

"Elegance in Black and Gold" is a striking acrylic painting that captures the essence of timeless beauty through its intricate use of graphic lines and a rich palette of golden hues....

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Lost in Blue

Lost in Blue

By Gerard Stricher

Located in New York, NY

Lost in Blue stands among Gérard Stricher’s most dynamic chromatic symphonies. The canvas surges with tactile energy: pools of azure, crimson, and gold sweep across the surface like ...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Original-Blue Lisianthus Pink Lily at night-British Awarded Artist-Impressionist
Original-Blue Lisianthus Pink Lily at night-British Awarded Artist-Impressionist

Original-Blue Lisianthus Pink Lily at night-British Awarded Artist-Impressionist

Located in London, GB

This Still Life oil painting is a rare piece recently unveiled from the GSY Gallery Archive, making its market debut after six years since its initial release—a truly unique addition...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Beige Dream.Heat-haze vision
Beige Dream.Heat-haze vision

Beige Dream.Heat-haze vision

Located in Zofingen, AG

This work is a contemplative abstract landscape, it is painted in oil on linen canvas using the lessirovka technique - this is when layers of paint let light through, and the lower l...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Guy Harloff Signed and Dated Large Abstract Painting
Guy Harloff Signed and Dated Large Abstract Painting

Guy Harloff Signed and Dated Large Abstract Painting

By Guy Harloff

Located in Roma, IT

Guy Harloff Signed and Dated Large Abstract Painting Wonderful Guy Harloff large abstract painting Titled “Composition” 1954 Mixed media on paper applied to masonite. Inscription G...

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Pastel, Watercolor

Spaces 9878: Abstract Landscape Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2010
Spaces 9878: Abstract Landscape Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2010

Spaces 9878: Abstract Landscape Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2010

Located in BARCELONA, ES

I use the word landscape in a broad sense that encompasses internal and external perceptions, but not necessarily what is visible. The landscape, in a space-time context, becomes a t...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic, Cotton Canvas

Diptych: Registros XVII and Registros XVIII. From The Series Registros
Diptych: Registros XVII and Registros XVIII. From The Series Registros

Diptych: Registros XVII and Registros XVIII. From The Series Registros

Located in Miami Beach, FL

​Impressions of past lives, perceptions of future lives. The Records series carries that mystery. Simple and profound since its deed does not happen on the surface. Although it manif...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Lacquer, India Ink, Acrylic, Pigment

Untitled
Untitled

Untitled

Located in PARIS, FR

This original painting by Sigismond Kolos-Vary, dated 1982, reflects the artist’s distinctive abstract visual language. The composition is built around a dynamic interplay of geometr...

Category

1940s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Art School - Large Oversized Original Textural Figurative Abstract Expressionist
Art School - Large Oversized Original Textural Figurative Abstract Expressionist

Art School - Large Oversized Original Textural Figurative Abstract Expressionist

By Jonas Fisch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Swedish artist Jonas Fisch’s imagery is vibrantly buzzing with colorful commentary on society - past and present - morphed into figures, words, and shapes. His heavily layered canvas...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

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.