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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
Untitled XL by Ferle - Large abstract painting, blue and black, dark tones
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XL is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 280 × 200 cm (110.2 × 78.7 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and com...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Shimmering Sky, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Inspired by the sky after a rainstorm, this artwork captures the moment when the sun begins to emerge from behind the clouds. Metallic silver blends seamlessl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Acrylic

abstract composition
By Marie Raymond
Located in Belgrade, MT
This color lithograph is part of my private collection since the 1970's. Marie Raymond was a pioneer post WWII painter of her generation. She was a lyrical abstractionist of her time...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

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Color, Lithograph

Dark Forest, Giclée Print Diptych Landscape, Blue Tones Impressionist Leaves
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cyd Fontaine (Lausanne, 1992) is a contemporary artist renowned for her captivating use of dreamy atmospheric gradients, which has helped her carve a distinctive niche in the world o...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Giclée, Archival Pigment

Early morning bliss, blue violet, green, white, contemporary landscape
Located in Cumming, GA
Treasured lighting from daybreak on the river February 3 at 7 AM. When I saw these colors I had to make a painting about it. The richness of the blue-violet in concert with the gre...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic

"Untitled #260 " watercolor print on fine art paper
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Over the past 20 years, Michelle Oppenheimer has become well known for composing paintings that capture the imaginative and organic possibilities of abstract watercolor and acrylic. ...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Inkjet

Blue and Green Swirls Overlaid in Horizontal Stripes Abstract French Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition signed by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924) oil painting on canvas, unframed dated 87 canvas size: 35 x 45.5 inches condition: overall very good...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

1960s Mid Century Modern Desert Landscape Acrylic Painting in Rich Earth Tones
Located in Denver, CO
This captivating 1960s abstract painting, titled "Desert Landscape," is a striking original work by acclaimed New Mexico and Colorado artist Ann Sink. The composition beautifully cap...
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1960s Abstract Art

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Acrylic

Alive with Colours - Soft Abstract Floral Landscape 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

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Beacon
Located in New York, NY
A very good impression of this color lithograph on Arches. Signed, dated and numbered 14/100 in pencil by Gottlieb. Published by Marlborough Graphics, Inc., New York. Catalogue refe...
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1960s Abstract Art

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Color, Lithograph

"Ouverture, with Cypress Forms" Stephen Edlich, Abstract Geometric Painting
Located in New York, NY
Stephen Edlich Ouverture, with Cypress Forms, 1982 Signed, dated and titled on the stretcher Acrylic paint, mixed media, and burlap on canvas 60 x 40 inches An artist who worked in the post-cubist and constructivist traditions, Stephen P. Edlich gained a considerable amount of acclaim in the 1970s and 1980s for his collages, sculpture, and paintings. His promising career was cut short due to his untimely death at age 45 in 1989. Edlich was born in New York City. He received his undergraduate degree with a major in fine arts studies from New York University in 1967. During his college years, he traveled to London, where he met the art dealer Victor Waddington and created his first white on white collage. In that same year, he attended a major exhibition of the work of Ben Nicholson, which would be influential source in his art. Edlich returned to England in 1967, where he met Barbara Hepworth and Patrick Heron in London and traveled to St. Ives, Cornwall, long a favorite artists' haunt. Edlich began creating acrylic reliefs...
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1980s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Burlap, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Bowers (Lauben) - P1, F24, I1, Geometric Abstract Screenprint by Josef Albers
Located in Long Island City, NY
From the portfolio “Formulation: Articulation” created by Josef Albers in 1972. This monumental series consists of 127 original silkscreens that are a definitive survey of the artist...
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1970s Abstract Art

Materials

Screen

Off The Grid - Blue Lifeguard Stand on Beach Original Oceanscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kathleen Keifer's original artworks represent one of the most significant expressions of New California Realism. Keifer brings a fresh perspective to her colorful scenes of everyday ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Minglewood, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
Inspired by a strange combination of street art and hippie music. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Rea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Midnight Waves, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Gradients of gray and indigo blue form a rhythmic apattern, capturing the feeling of a nighttime sea. Applied using drywall knives, the thick layers of paint ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Oil Crayon

Seascape XIII - large scale abstract photograph of monochrome seascape
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mesmerizing large scale photograph from the artist's Seascape series, a body of works capturing the tactile surfaces and monochromatic nature of oceanic water and cloudscapes Seasca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, Giclée, Archival Pi...

Abstract Expressionist Painting by Contemporary British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Abstract Expressionist Painting by Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield. Art measures 20 x 16 inches Frame measures 26 x 22 inches This original abstract acrylic painting...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Composition - Lithograph by Pietro Annigoni - 1973
Located in Roma, IT
Composition is an interesting b/w lithograph realized by the Italian artist Pietro Annigoni in 1973. Hand-signed and numbered.Edition,77/100. Good Co...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Lithograph

ABSTRACT Painting Texture Landscapes Earth by Contemporary Artist On Hansen 2023
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...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

Logical progression - 42, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Abstract Sunset over the sea. This artwork is created with endless straight lines using a pattern and rhythm which results in contrast between very...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic

British Contemporary Sculpture by Philip Hearsey - Discovery X
Located in Paris, IDF
Bronze suspended on a stalk above a glass composite base. Unique variation Stamped with monogram signature and uniquely numbered 719A The natural bronze edges are finely rubbed and l...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Nude Male Acephale Sang de Boeuf Ceramic Sculpture with Marble Base.
By Franta (Frantisek Merte)
Located in Cotignac, FR
French Mid 20th Century ceramic figure of a man in Sang de Boeuf, oxblood red, glaze presented on a metal 'tige' and marble base. The sculpture is not signed but was purchased from ...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

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Marble

Yellowstone - Colorful Abstract National Park Landscape on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maria C Bernhardsson's original artworks are influenced by the architecture and geometry of houses. Born in Sweden, Bernhardsson travels the world photographing and sketching houses ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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

Vibrations - Chrome metallic glazed ceramic sculpture
Located in East Quogue, NY
Hand-pitched chrome metallic glazed ceramic sculpture vessel by Jessamyn Go. Jessamyn Go's work is deeply rooted in the visceral, meditative experience of working with clay. Drawn t...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Glaze

"For Granted II." (quiet, floral, soft, natural, abstract, antique French linen)
Located in Paris, IDF
"For Granted II.", 2024, Paris, France "For Granted II." is a quiet, rich and cerebral abstract painting using a subtle but powerful color palette of brown, magenta, purple, green a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Canvas

Polyphony
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph, 1971 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 17/125 56.00 cm. x 76.00 cm. 22.05 in. x 29.92 in. (paper) 47.50 cm. x 69.50 cm. 18.7 in. x 27.36 in. (image) Arc...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Lithograph

Eco di parole, abstract, minimalism, library, Monochrom, White, books
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont has earned significant recognition within the international art scene, establishing herself as a leading figure in contemporary painting. Known for her masterful use of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Esplanade, Promenade, France, black and white gelatin silver photography, framed
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Gerald Berghammer - Limited Edition 1/9. Silver Gelatin Prints, Selenium Toned, Printed 2018. Signed, numbered, dated by Artis. Handmade wood frame, dark-brown, natural white archiva...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Silver Gelatin, Digital Pigment

1970 Signed Limited Edition Large Screen Print VI
Located in Rochester Hills, MI
Artist: Jimmy Ernst  Title: Plate VI Year: 1970 Print: Screen Print on Heavy Paper 28'' x 37'' inches Edition: Signed in pencil and numbered 58 /125 Jimmy Ernst’s artwork was inf...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Screen

Toothpicks I - 3D wood color contemporary abstract mural sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Erin Vincent is a Toronto based-artist whose work draws on a variety of repetitive and labor intensive processes and materials. Things and common objects have always fascinated Vinc...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Wood

Tantra 92: minimalist abstract spiritual mandala sculpture painting, red circle
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Antonio Puri's "Tantra" sculptural painting is one of 100 intimately-scaled minimalist round mandala circles built from tiny seed beads adhered to canvas in a range of red hues, crea...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Happy Turquoise 21-9 - Original Geometric Abstract Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petra Rös-Nickel’s original paintings merge playful forms, bright colors and architectural compositions in oil and mixed media on canvas. Her contemporary artworks contain rich textu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

"DANCING SOULS" abstract painting
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original art by Daria Kusto. Acrylic , acrylic spray on canvas Shipped rolled in a tube, From Spain.
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pigment

Grey Gardens #1 - 8"x8", Textured, Abstract Painting On Canvas
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
Heavy textures and lush brushstrokes create expressive, visual movement in this contemporary abstract painting. Emphasis is placed on the raised pattern built up using a blend of cus...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Luxury of the Wilderness - Soft Abstract Floral Landscape 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

Golden Chrysanthemums. Flowers, horizontal, large format, blue, semi-abstract
Located in Oslo, NO
This painting, titled *Golden Chrysanthemums*, is a beautiful representation of chrysanthemums in a delicate, dreamlike atmosphere. The choice of soft blues, purples, and golden yell...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Acrylic, Canvas

Purple Flower
Located in Atlanta, GA
This item is in excellent condition and has only been displayed in a gallery setting. Jose Cortez is one of the principal professors at the Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes del Pe...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Purple Flower
Purple Flower
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No. 217, Large Abstract Painting by Jeanick Bouys
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Jeanick Bouys, French (1950 - ) Title: No. 217 Year: 1983 Medium: Oil on Canvas, Signed on Verso Size: 42 x 52 inches (106.68 x 132.08 cm)
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1980s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

NY Different Photography Fine Art Print Limited Edition
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Fine art print, limited edition of 10, photographed in NY 2017. Signed by the author.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Archival Pigment

Iris
Located in Dallas, TX
Due to a physical ailment (a large benign tumor in her right hand) Sarah’s creative process is unique. She works primarily with acrylic paint, alcohol ink, pen, synthetic film and ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Ink, Acrylic

Iris
Iris
$2,880 Sale Price
40% Off
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...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Lithograph

Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) – Quevedos Visiones – Drypoint with hand-colouring
Located in Varese, IT
Drypoint with hand-colouring , on Arches paper limited edition, numbered as 245/300 signed in pencil by artist paper size: 66 x 50,2 cm framed size: 84 x 65 m excellent conditions A...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Drypoint

TBG Origins: Trust Is Learned - Meditative Blue Black Gold Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abstract minimalist artist Jason DeMeo creates artworks that work to serve as a meditation for the viewer, drawing them toward the timeless concepts of truth, beauty, and goodness. H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

Spanish Artist signed limited edition original art print numbered lithograph n28
Located in Miami, FL
Antoni Tapies (Spain, 1923-2012) 'Chaise et ciseaux (variations III)', ca. 1970-1975 Serie: Variations sur Chaise lithograph on paper 41.4 x 29.6 in. (105 x 75 cm.) Edition of 90 Unf...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Iris-abstract painting, made in violet, black, beige, pale pink, rose color
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Interior design paintings. The work was done with acrylic in violet, black, beige, pale pink, rose color on Yupo paper. The work is 20 by 26 inches in size, framed in fine-quality so...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, India Ink, Acrylic

Abstract 2514
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this work, I harnessed the fluidity and spontaneity of acrylics to explore a dynamic interplay of forms. Inspired by nature's unpredictable beauty, my brushes danced acro...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Acrylic

Multicoloured French Impressionist Oil Painting impasto fields
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011) Oil on thick card, unframed, 7 x 9.5 inches Signed Initials ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Oil

#241, 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

Joan Miro, "Le Pitre Rose", etching, aquatint, hand signed
Located in Chatsworth, CA
Joan Miró "Le Pitre Rose", 1974 Original etching and aquatint From the edition of 50 on arches paper, hand signed and numbered 9/50. Sheet measures: 55 x...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Etching, Aquatint

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 way, Expessionnist Landscape, French Artist, Modern, Oil on canvas
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont is a french artist . She has been painting the landscapes of Normandy for 40 years. His painting is today recognized throughout the world. This painting is a countrysid...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Oil

"Fairytale forest" Original semi-abstract painting . Large, horizontal
Located in Oslo, NO
In this piece, I endeavored to blend acrylic, oil, and ink with relief printing techniques to capture the enchanting essence of a mystical forest. This painting is a journey into the...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Stanley Boxer Mixed Media Abstract Expressionist Painting on Paper, Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
Abstract, 1987 Hand signed and dated verso Not sure of technique. this might be a monotype or monoprint with hand painting. The handmade paper is cut somewhat irregularly as per the ...
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1980s Abstract Art

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Acrylic, Gouache, Archival Paper

Ruz Light and Black Background - Abstract Acrylic on paper Painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
abstract. light and black background Original artwork by Spanish artist Rafael Ruz. virtual frame Acrylic on paper in perfect condition. RUZ, Rafael (Barcelona 1956) While contempl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Paper, Acrylic

"Slow Speed" Original Bull Painting by Brian Keith Stephens, Textural Art
Located in Denver, CO
"Slow Speed" is an original painting by Brian Keith Stephens, beautifully composed on cotton using oil and wax. This artwork measures 40 x 54 inches and is presented unframed, ready ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Cotton, Wax, Oil

Contemporary abstract floral acrylic painting on canvas "Blooming in sunshine"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Blooming in Sunshine" is a striking, expressive contemporary painting by French artist Natalya Mougenot, and it forms part of her Floral series. In this series, Natalya masterfully ...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

ABSTRACT Contemporary Abstract Earth Brown Colors Nature Yamila Miglioranza NEW
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...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

The Awakening - Floral Landscape Nature Colorful Vibrant Joy Mother Earth Flower
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 ...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Acrylic

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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.

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