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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
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 paper/ card unframed: 12.75 x 10 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we ha...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Autumn impressions
Autumn impressions

Autumn impressions

Located in Zofingen, AG

Autumn impressions. In this piece, I poured my passion for vibrant color and movement into every brushstroke. The rich reds and purples evoke the fiery heart of autumn, while the su...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Surrealist Magical Exotic Birds in Tree Painting
Surrealist Magical Exotic Birds in Tree Painting

Surrealist Magical Exotic Birds in Tree Painting

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Exotic Magical Birds Perched on Tree Limbs, ca. 1950. Oil on canvas, 14 x 18 inches. Unsigned, artist unknown.

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Abstract composition
Abstract composition

Abstract composition

Located in Genève, GE

Work on canvas Golden wooden frame 63 x 72 x 5 cm

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1960s Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

"Grapefruit & Honey", Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 30"x70".
"Grapefruit & Honey", Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 30"x70".

"Grapefruit & Honey", Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 30"x70".

Located in Westport, CT

This large abstract painting by California artist Kristen Guest features a colorful palette with warm sienna, pink, and yellow tones contrasted by white negative space. The artist co...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Abstraction - Oil Paint by Aldo Moriconi - 1967
Abstraction - Oil Paint by Aldo Moriconi - 1967

Abstraction - Oil Paint by Aldo Moriconi - 1967

Located in Roma, IT

Abstraction is a beautiful and colored oil on canvas realized by the artist Aldo Moriconi in 1967. Hand signed and dated lower margin. 100 x 100 cm. Very good condition.

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1960s Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

'O.D. 1' by Brian Bosworth, Ceramic, Underglazes, Lava Glaze
'O.D. 1' by Brian Bosworth, Ceramic, Underglazes, Lava Glaze

'O.D. 1' by Brian Bosworth, Ceramic, Underglazes, Lava Glaze

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This 5.5" x 8.5" ceramic wall sculpture was created by Brian Bosworth. This is a contemporary piece that demonstrates sophisticated glazing techniques and compositional balance. The ...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Ceramic, Underglaze

Spanish artist original 1975 lithograph on canvas book cover for Rafael Alberti
Spanish artist original 1975 lithograph on canvas book cover for Rafael Alberti

Spanish artist original 1975 lithograph on canvas book cover for Rafael Alberti

By Joan Miró

Located in Miami, FL

Joan Miro (Spain, 1893-1983) 'Maravillas con variaciones acrósticas en el jardín de Miró (cobertura para el estuche)', 1975 lithograph on canvas 21.5 x 32.25 x 21 in. (54 x 82 cm.) Edition of 1500 Unframed ID: MIR2001-014 It is documented in Cramer, P (1992). Miró Litographer V (1972-1975). Maeght Éditeur, pp 162-163. No. 1051. Artwork history: At the end of 1971 Rafael Alberti wrote from Rome to Joan Miró in the following terms “(…) I think I have news that you liked my folder...

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1970s Abstract Art

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Lithograph, Canvas, Ink

Sea Cliffs Diptych II ( Pair abstract cyanotypes each framed to 25 x 15)
Sea Cliffs Diptych II ( Pair abstract cyanotypes each framed to 25 x 15)

Sea Cliffs Diptych II ( Pair abstract cyanotypes each framed to 25 x 15)

Located in Oakland, CA

Though it resembles a giant abstract watercolor painting owing to its soft gradations and luminous quality, this is a form of photography called a cyanotype, photogram or sun print. ...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Monotype, Photogram

Morning Dew - Original Calm Soft Tone Abstract Blue Landscape Painting on Canvas
Morning Dew - Original Calm Soft Tone Abstract Blue Landscape Painting on Canvas

Morning Dew - Original Calm Soft Tone Abstract Blue Landscape Painting on Canvas

By Amber Goldhammer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles artist Amber Goldhammer paints dramatic abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas featuring energetic brushstrokes. Goldhammer uses her contemporary paintings to express...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

JAZZU - L’envol vers le renouveau
JAZZU - L’envol vers le renouveau

JAZZU - L’envol vers le renouveau

By Jazzu

Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Jazzu L’envol vers le renouveau Techniques mixtes sur papier fort 2025 Signé et daté au recto au crayon Titré , signé et daté au verso au feutre 76 x 56 cms 890 euros

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic

Vital Aura Print, Abstract Style, Archival Ink, 2010+, New, 88x88 CM
Vital Aura Print, Abstract Style, Archival Ink, 2010+, New, 88x88 CM

Vital Aura Print, Abstract Style, Archival Ink, 2010+, New, 88x88 CM

By Damien Hirst

Located in New York, NY

Damien Hirst is a British contemporary master artist and entrepreneur recognized for his iconic artworks that have defined the contemporary art world for over a decade. He is one of ...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Archival Ink

Madeline.  Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting

Madeline. Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting

By Peter Rossiter

Located in Brecon, Powys

Contemporary abstract painting by Welsh artist Peter Rossiter. Artists comments on the painting "The painting is an exploration of warm relationships between colours and choreograph...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Abstract Landscape - Field of Green, Abstract Oil Painting
Abstract Landscape - Field of Green, Abstract Oil Painting

Abstract Landscape - Field of Green, Abstract Oil Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Sage green stretches across the foreground, evoking a lively abstract field. Blue, rust, and black tones shape the horizon in the distance. Expressive strokes a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

'Female Nude', by Maurice Soulet, Oil Pastel on Paper
'Female Nude', by Maurice Soulet, Oil Pastel on Paper

'Female Nude', by Maurice Soulet, Oil Pastel on Paper

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This 11.5" x 15.5" abstract female nude was painted by Maurice Soulet in 1982. In a landscape orientation, the abstracted nude figure lays horizontally within the composition. The fi...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel

Family Gathering (Garden Size) 4/8

Family Gathering (Garden Size) 4/8

By Kevin Box

Located in Napa, CA

“It took two years of tireless experimentation for me to develop the process of casting paper into bronze, another seven years to perfect, and it continues to evolve today.” - Kevin ...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Miracle De La Vie - Green Teal Abstract Floral Painting
Miracle De La Vie - Green Teal Abstract Floral Painting

Miracle De La Vie - Green Teal 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

Henriette "Yetti" Stolz Abstract Oil Painting Colorado Modern Framed
Henriette "Yetti" Stolz Abstract Oil Painting Colorado Modern Framed

Henriette "Yetti" Stolz Abstract Oil Painting Colorado Modern Framed

Located in Denver, CO

A striking original abstract oil painting by Colorado artist Henriette “Yetti” Stolz, known for her bold use of color and expressive modernist compositions. This dynamic work feature...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Around the block, Digital on Paper

Around the block, Digital on Paper

Located in Yardley, PA

A work based loosely on the colours, shapes and textures of the city. :: Digital :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist ::...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Digital

Vintage American School Modernist Abstract New York School Minimalist Painting
Vintage American School Modernist Abstract New York School Minimalist Painting

Vintage American School Modernist Abstract New York School Minimalist Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Step into the realm of American abstract art with a remarkable piece that embodies the essence of the New York School and Minimalist movements. This captivating artwork is a testament to the groundbreaking creativity that emerged from the New York art scene during the mid-20th century. Its minimalist approach and bold, abstract expression are a striking reflection of the era's intellectual and artistic exploration. The composition is a study in reductionism, where every stroke and form serves a purpose, creating a symphony of simplicity that is both thought-provoking and visually engaging. The artist's meticulous attention to detail and the careful selection of shapes and colors result in a work that exudes a sense of timeless sophistication. The painting's abstract nature invites interpretation, allowing each viewer to find their own meaning within its elegant lines and shapes. It is a work that beckons you to explore, contemplate, and appreciate the power of artistic minimalism—a movement that forever changed the landscape of contemporary art. Embrace the minimalist elegance of this Vintage American School painting...

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1990s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid-Century Abstract Expressionist Gouache on Paper, Signed, 41x55 cm
Mid-Century Abstract Expressionist Gouache on Paper, Signed, 41x55 cm

Mid-Century Abstract Expressionist Gouache on Paper, Signed, 41x55 cm

By Joseph Levin

Located in Cotignac, FR

Mid-century abstract expressionist geometric gouache on paper by Russian artist Joseph Levin. Signed to the bottom right and presented in a black passepartout. This artwork is a str...

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

War Night (abstract expressionist painting)
War Night (abstract expressionist painting)

War Night (abstract expressionist painting)

By John Hultberg

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Stunning surrealist painting by Bay Area Figurative artist, John Hultberg (1922-2005). War Night, 1956. Gouache on illustration board measures an impressive 30 x 40 inches; 34 x 44...

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1950s Abstract Art

Materials

Gouache

Abstract Oil Painting by Yvette Dubois-Habasque, Signed, 21st Century
Abstract Oil Painting by Yvette Dubois-Habasque, Signed, 21st Century

Abstract Oil Painting by Yvette Dubois-Habasque, Signed, 21st Century

By Yvette Dubois Habasque

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Abstract by Yvette Dubois-Habasque (1929-2016) signed and dated verso and signed with initials in lower right oil painting on artists board, unframed painting measures: 15.75 x 12 i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary 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.