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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
Jack Youngerman, October 1, from Betty Parsons Gallery, India ink, Signed Framed
Located in New York, NY
Jack Youngerman October 1, from Betty Parsons Gallery, 1964 India ink on paper, with original Betty Parsons Gallery label Pencil signed and dated '64 on the front; also signed, title...
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1960s Abstract Art

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India Ink, Gouache

Hand painted One Off Artist Proof-Tea Time Bloom-British Awarded Artist-Large
Located in London, GB
This stunning Artist's Proof is an one-off, hand-painted with highlights by the artist , signed at front and on the back label too; this proof is 80% hand painted with original oil a...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Gesso, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Giclée

Nude woman oil on canvas painting nude
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Eve’s Spiral Artist: Nerea Caos (Ferrol, Spain, 1993) Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 50 × 40 cm 19.7 × 15.7 in Framing: Unframed Period: Contemporary (ca. 2020s) Signatur...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

State of Blue
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Encaustic on panel. blue teal aqua white yellow orange navy Red green chartreuse It's simple; I create art because it makes me happy. I try not to overthink the process of what I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Encaustic

Homage to the Square - P1, F5, I1, Geometric Screenprint by Josef Albers
Located in Long Island City, NY
"Homage to the Square - Portfolio 2, Folder 5, Image 1" from the portfolio “Formulation: Articulation” created by Josef Albers in 1972. This monumental series consists of 127 origina...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Screen

Hand Painted Artist's Proof One Off-Sunset Clouds Diptych-British Awarded Artist
Located in London, GB
This pair is a rare and unique One Off Artist's Proof, only one diptych available, hand painted by artist Shizico Yi on Giclée made on premium Aluminium. Sunset Clouds is a diptych...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Metal

Artist and Model Howard Hodgkin abstracted orange and black watercolor gouache
Located in New York, NY
Large black and marigold orange abstract interior scene of a bust in front of a window with fingerprints and painterly brushstrokes. Rich color and texture ideal for hanging in minim...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Art

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Watercolor, Gouache, Etching

Between earth and time, Oil on canvas, Abstract Landscape, Expressionism art
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
About the artist: Sophie Dumont is a French contemporary painter known for her rich, layered oil paintings that blend abstraction and symbolism. Born in Paris in 1964, she has lived ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Oil

Homage to the Square - P2, F13, I2 - Geometric Screenprint by Josef Albers
Located in Long Island City, NY
"Homage to the Square - Portfolio 2, Folder 13, Image 2" from the portfolio “Formulation: Articulation” created by Josef Albers in 1972. This monumental series consists of 127 origin...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Screen

Nympheas De Mon Coeur - 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

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Canvas, Acrylic

Topographie du reve, Abstract Geometric, textured, expressionism, lyrical French
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Title: Topographie du Rêve Oil on canvas – 39.37 × 39.37 in (100 × 100 cm) Framed: 42.13 × 42.13 in (107 × 107 cm) – Natural wood floater frame (black optional) Year: 2025 – Signed l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Oil

Monochrome Ultramarine Blue Abstract Painting on Canvas by Gabriela Meunie
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, Acrylic, Pigment

original lithograph
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 ...
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1960s Abstract Art

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Lithograph

Interaction of Color: Homage to the Square, Abstract Screenprint by Josef Albers
Located in Long Island City, NY
This "Homage to the Square" print was created by Albers for the occasion of an exhibition at Grippi Gallery in Manhattan in 1973. It is in an excellent white contemporary frame. Art...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Screen

Soft Abyss - abstract painting, made in grey-blue, brown, beige color
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Interior design paintings. The work was done with alcohol ink in grey-blue, brown, beige color on Yupo paper. The work is 11 by 14 inches in size, framed (gold or black) with a glass...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Paper, Ink

Seaside Serenade - Minimalism, Art Deco, Abstract, Bold, Invest, Colorful, Joy
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Seaside Serenade Minimalism, Art Deco, Abstract, Bold, Invest, Colorful, Joy This series connects to that around as well as that within. Solitude takes the viewer to that ...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Oil, Acrylic

Joan Miró - MARAVILLAS CON VARIACIONES... Lithograph Contemporary Art Abstract
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Joan Miró - Maravillas con variaciones acrósticas en el jardín de Miró XVIII Date of creation: 1975 Medium: Lithograph on Gvarro paper Edition: 1500 Size: 49,5 x 35,5 cm Observations...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Lithograph

Cintra and Frenetic Diptych. Mixed media Abstract painting on Canvas
Located in Miami Beach, FL
" The work resists framing in concepts, it overflows the contours and borders of the rational. It is through the presence of color, combined with an abstraction at times with express...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Golden Moments - Large Original Abstract Expressionism Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The paintings of Bruce Rubenstein seamlessly marry sophistication with affordability. His original art merges the creative attitudes of the two distinct art hot spots of New York and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Miro vertical. black. red. yellow. TAPIZ DE TARRAGONA
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
"Tapiz of Tarragona" 1970 Lithography. virtual frame 76x56 Cm. 200 Copies Edition Exemplary HC Papel Guarro with Water Filigree of the Sala Gaspar Signed in Monogramada and numbered ...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Art

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Lithograph

Small abstract expressive nature painting wood frame "Spring on the horizon"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary abstract expressive nature painting, created by French artist Natalya Mougenot, bursts with color and emotion. "Spring on the Horizon" captures the fresh energy of ...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

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

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Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Frank Stella, Line Up, from Jasper's Dilemma, signed/n, geometric abstraction
Located in New York, NY
Frank Stella Line Up, from Jasper's Dilemma (Axsom 85), 1973 Lithograph in colors on J. Green mould-made paper Signed, dated and numbered 56/100 in pencil lower right front 16 × 22 i...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Lithograph

Figural Abstract Painting w/ Gears of an Engine, Ohio Artist
Located in Beachwood, OH
James Massena March (American, 1953-2021) Untitled Oil on canvas 30 x 48 inches "My paintings are about space, form and energy. I generally start ...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Art

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Oil

ORGANICS
Located in Zofingen, AG
“A study of the plasticity of forms and their interaction with the texture of time.”
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

Vista No 2 by Murray Duncan, Mixed Media on Artist Board
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Vista No 2 by Murray Duncan is a striking abstract composition that merges bold gestural lines with an earthy, textured surface. Rendered in a muted, organic palette, the piece evoke...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Glaze, Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Pencil

Mid Century French Abstract Monochrome Grid Composition White on Black Paper
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mid Century French Abstract Monochrome Grid Composition White on Black Paper by Serge Guerin (b. 1916), French acrylic on black paper, unframed Size: 25.75 (height) x 19.75 (w...
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20th Century Abstract Art

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Acrylic

"Dawn, " Limited Edition Giclee Print, 48" x 48"
Located in Westport, CT
This abstract, limited edition print by Elwood Howell features a predominantly green palette, with a muted yellow area at the top of the composition. Subtle circle shapes and long ve...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Digital, Giclée

Enchanted - Meadow of Abundance and Stillness - In Pink Floral Flowers Abstract
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Enchanted - Meadow of Abundance and Stillness - In Pink Floral Flowers Abstract Unique Exclusive One-of-a-kind Striking Abundant Meadow Landscape Nature We all need to feel...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Acrylic

Spring Bloom II
Located in Zofingen, AG
shipped in roll “Spring Bloom II” captures a quiet moment of connection between two young women surrounded by blooming spring trees. Soft dresses, fresh greens, and gentle light crea...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Seasons, Abstract Lanscape, oil, Contemporary, multicolor, french art, modern
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Choose the color of the frame: black or wood Unframed dimensions: 60 x 60 cm (approx. 23.6 x 23.6 in) Framed dimensions: 74 x 74 cm (approx. 29.1 x 29.1 in) About the artist Sophie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Oil

Untitled abstract expressionist mid-century modern sculpture
By Thomas Morin
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Thomas Morin (1934-2017) Untitled, 1962. Cast iron on wood base. Cast sculpture measures 24 x 7 x 5 inches and weighs 49 lbs. Overall measures 26 inches tall on wood base. Proc...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

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Iron

Huge French Contemporary Modernist Abstract Geometic Composition Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition signed by Jacqueline VERDET (French, 1931-2023) oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 39.5 x 29 inches condition: the work is in overall very sound and good c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

Urban Curves and Forms, Abstract Photogram Cyanotype in Blue Tones and White
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted unique cyanotype that takes its inspiration from the mid-century modern shapes. It's made by layering paper cutouts and different exposures using uv-...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Emulsion, Watercolor, Monotype, Paper

Contemporary impressionist expressive acrylic floral bouquet vase painting
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This captivating floral artwork "Summer blooming flowers in a blue vase" is an exuberant portrayal of a bouquet, radiating vibrancy and textural complexity. The piece commands attention with its vigorous brushstrokes, creating a sense of movement and depth. The bouquet is composed of blooming flowers in a rich palette of colors ranging from various shades of pinks and purples to luminous whites. Each flower is rendered with bold, gestural layers of paint, creating a tactile surface that invites the viewer to appreciate the artist’s dynamic technique. The background, with its harmonious blend of cool blues and popping greens, forms a vivid contrast against the warm tones of the flowers, enhancing their visual impact. Noteworthy is the blue-checkered vase...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor

Honey
Located in London, London
The item is located in central Rome,Italy. The painting is stretched, ready to be put on the wall. unframed original oil painting on canvas hand signed one-of-a-kind certifica...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Honey
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Newman, Sans titre, In Memory of My Feelings (after)
By Barnett Newman
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin Mohawk Superfine Smooth paper. Paper Size: 11.937 x 8.96 inches. Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, In Memory of M...
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1960s Abstract Art

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Lithograph

Geometric Abstraction, signed and inscribed to designer Robert Vogele, Framed
Located in New York, NY
Ron Gorchov Untitled, inscribed to Robert Vogele, 1978 Watercolor and etching on paper with 2 deckled edges. Hand signed in pencil and inscribed on lower front. Inscription reads as ...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Mixed Media, Watercolor, Etching

Making The Darkness Conscious, joan mitchell, de Kooning, expressionism, color
Located in Jönköping, SE
This painting is part of a new series I began in the fall of 2025 titled Contemplation and Introspection. In this series I am exploring the profound relationship between nature and t...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Linen, Acrylic

Homage to the Square - P2, F14, I1 - Geometric Screenprint by Josef Albers
Located in Long Island City, NY
"Homage to the Square - Portfolio 2, Folder 14, Image 1" from the portfolio “Formulation: Articulation” created by Josef Albers in 1972. This monumental series consists of 127 origin...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Screen

Stroll Through the Evening City
Located in Zofingen, AG
This abstract painting, with its rich palette of purples, ochres, greens, and oranges, evokes the atmosphere of an evening walk through the city. There are no literal buildings or st...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Family IV - Elegant Figurative Bronze Sculpture of Two People
Located in Los Angeles, CA
German sculptor Nando Kallweit produces figurative bronze sculptures and reliefs with aquiline and a graceful modern appeal. Kallweit is inspired by seemingly disparate cultures; the strength of ancient Egyptian sculptures...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Metal, Bronze

Abstract expressive floral roses acrylic painting on paper "Pink blooms"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This vibrant floral abstract artwork titled "Pink Blooms," created by French artist born in Kazakhstan, beautifully captures the essence of blooming roses through bold and expressive...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Paper, Acrylic

Abstract Desert Horizon, Textured Abstract Landscape Painting by Pau Escat
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
In my work, I explore the quiet dialogue between earth, texture, and silence. Each surface becomes a landscape — not one we see, but one we feel. I build these compositions with recl...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pigment

My Joyful Heart - Lively Colorful Abstract 3-D Painted Weaving
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

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Wire

Huge French Contemporary Modernist Abstract Oil Painting Exotic Blue Green Birds
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition signed by Jacqueline VERDET (French, 1931-2023) oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 46 x 35 inches condition: the work is in overall very sound and good con...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

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...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Lithograph

Mountain High - Large Abstract Expressionism Colorful Mixed Media Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The paintings of Bruce Rubenstein seamlessly marry sophistication with affordability. His expressive abstract landscape artwork 'Flourishing Fields' features whimsical details and vi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Earth to Sky - Tall Impasto Inspired Colorful Thick Paint 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

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Canvas, Acrylic, Glitter

Dynamic Strokes and Vibrant Blue Colors Abstract French 20th Century Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition signed by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924) dated 68 oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas size: 26 x 36 inches condition: overall very good, ...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

Abstract Composition
Located in Columbia, MO
Original oil painting by Pennerton West, signed lower recto. Pennerton West (American, 1913 - 1965) was a painter, printmaker, and designer, descended from the historical American p...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

After Turner-One Off, Proof No 1-British Awarded Artist-Seascape-river Thames
Located in London, GB
This is a large Artist's Proof with original oil and gesso paint highlighting; it is the No 1 of the only 3 Proofs; the colours of the painting and Shizico's expressive brushstrokes ...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée, Gesso, Oil, Acrylic

French 20th Century Dual Bright Abstract Kitchen Scene Large Painting
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

Homage to the Square - P2, F32, I1 - Geometric Screenprint by Josef Albers
Located in Long Island City, NY
"Homage to the Square - P2, F32, I1" from the portfolio “Formulation: Articulation” created by Josef Albers in 1972. This monumental series consists of 127 original screenprints that...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Screen

Ellsworth Kelly, Yellow Shape, from Derriere le Miroir, 1958
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Ellsworth Kelly (1923–2015), titled Forme Jaune (Yellow Shape), originates from the historic 1958 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 110. Published by Maeght ...
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1950s Abstract Art

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Lithograph

Abstract 3, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Lighter shades of green and white contrast with the gray elements in this abstract composition. Scratches around the work provide a light texture. Artist Doroth...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Oil

Let's Climb The Mountains - Large Colorful Abstract Nature 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

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Canvas, Acrylic

"umbrella girl series" Part 2, RK25BA2, Abstract Painting, 21st Century, Acryl
Located in Dessau-Rosslau, Sachsen Anhalt
Artist: Roger König b. Dessau, Germany (1968) Master student of Kurt Schönburg, HWK Halle, Germany. König combines modern painting with acrylic with old techniques and in this way,...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Clay, Acrylic

Reconstruction, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Several shades of blue sweep across a lightly textured background. Bits of orange highlight the focal point, adding warmth to the composition. Sections of gray ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Acrylic

original lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. This is one of the Alexander Calder lithographs from his "Stabiles" series, printed in 1963 for the art revue Derriere le Miroir (issue number 141) and p...
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1960s Abstract Art

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Lithograph

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