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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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Period: 2010s
Period: 1960s
Style: Abstract
FACES OF UNITY
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

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Acrylic, Canvas

Large Antique American Modernist Framed Signed Abstract Interior Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American modernist abstract interior scene oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Great color and heavy impasto. An eye grabbing painting for sure! Ready...
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1960s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

Antique American Impressionist Southern Gold Framed Farm Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American impressionist landscape oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas. Image size, 12H by 16L. Wonderful subject and great color. Excellent ready to hang condition.
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1960s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

The Guardians of the Carnival - Colorful Striking artwork Expressionist Abstract
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title: The Guardians of the Carnival Love the detail in this artwork by Karnish. This work is part of a series. It is part of a story... It portrays truth, abundant energy, utmost ...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Oil, Acrylic

James Turrell, Key Lime, Scarce LACMA Museum Exhibition print offset lithograph
Located in New York, NY
“Light is not so much something that reveals, as it is itself the revelation.” - James Turrell James Turrell Key Lime, Rare LACMA Exhibition print, 2013 Scarce Offset lithograph pos...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Lithograph, Offset

"Immigrant" 2/10 - female, figurative, bronze, stainless steel outdoor sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This figurative bronze and stainless steel outdoor sculpture of a female was created by a Canadian artist. Sculptor Galina Stetco used her own body as a model for the mold of this c...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Bronze

Into the Weekend by Barbara Schaumann - Contemporary Abstract Cubistic Painting
Located in DE
Barber Schaumann is a contemporary artist known for her vibrant, abstract interpretations of the female form. Her work combines bold colors with modern, geometric shapes, blending el...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

Peyote, Sculpture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Peyote, 2022 by Yunior Manino Wood and cloth Size: 62.9 H X 64.9 W x 31.4 D inches. Edition of 3 Certificate of Authenticity _______ The sculptural work developed by Yunior Marino...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Textile, Wood

XX 10161 (Abstract painting)
Located in London, GB
XX 10161 (Abstract painting) Mixed media and oil on canvas — Unframed. This artwork will be shipped rolled in a dent-resistant tube. This method is especially safe for large works, ...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

ABSTRACT Artwork Architecture Texture Spanish Artist Mariona Espinet 2024
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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2010s Abstract Art

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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Gesso, Oil

ABSTRACT Wood Sculpture Landscapes Black Contemporary Jonathan Freemantle
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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Stone, Iron

7.10.24 #6 - Jewel Tone Emerald Abstract Watercolor Minimalist Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Delicate strokes and natural hues shape Shiri Phillips' watercolor, ink, and colored pencil artworks, showcasing her exploration of minimalism and organic forms. Departing from her u...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Color Pencil

"red/bronze - black/white exclusive" RK67T , Abstract, Painting, Acryl and Clay
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, h...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Clay, Acrylic

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

Doughlah G.E.P., 1968-71 - Contemporary Art, Abstract Art
Located in London, GB
Title: Doughlah G.E.P., 1968-71 Year made: 2023 Material: Giclée print on 330gsm Somerset Velvet cotton rag paper with an embossed publisher stamp Edition of 250 It comes with COA f...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Giclée

Original Triptych-Drawing Time-Gladiolus-PleinAir-Brit Award Artist-ink on paper
Located in London, GB
The Summer Bloom Series is an ongoing project that Shizico Yi returns to each summer, painting en plein air in her garden. She began gardening in 2015 to create a healing space for h...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Charcoal, Ink, Gouache, Graphite

Original Print of Layered Looping Lines, White and Blue Monotype, Organic Shapes
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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Photographic Film, Emulsion, Printer's Ink, Watercolor, Photographic Pap...

City Park XXII
Located in Zofingen, AG
City Park XXII Modern, expressive summer landscape. Summer day in the city park. A quiet corner in the city center. In this oil canvas, I've poured my soul into capturing the serene...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Oil, Canvas

Antique American Modernist Large Abstract Expressionist Signed Framed Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American modernist abstract expressionist oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 40H by 30L.
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1960s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

Retrato, Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting, 21st Century
Located in Mexico City, MX
Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting Acrylic on canvas 220 x 210 cm Signed FREE SHIPPING ROLLED UP About the artist Enrique Pichardo (Mexico City, 1973) graduated from Escuela Naci...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

20th Century Painting Oil on Canvas by Jonathan Richard Turner C. 1960
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
Jonathan Richard Turner (1937–2022) Circuit is a striking abstract oil painting on canvas by Jonathan Richard Turner dating to 1960s This evocative work features a beautifully ren...
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1960s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

Contemporary impressionist expressive oil painting "Apricots in a bowl"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
In this vibrant oil painting, apricots rest in a simple bowl, seemingly untouched by time. The painting draws on the aesthetics of two of the most influential artists in the history ...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Oil, Paper

Mobius H6 Mirror Polished Stainless Steel - abstract, contemporary, sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Jeremy Guy’s distinctive abstract sculptures grace the grounds of many public places the world over. This is a favourite form—elegant, and bodacious, the curves of Mobius are based o...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Stainless Steel

Barn 17 October 11:31 - Modern Expressive Landscape, Nature Painting
Located in Salzburg, AT
Robert Motelski's paintings are exceptional visions of nature, visions of space which surrounds us. They tell about being, fate and passing. They depend on the season of year, the ti...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

"The River" Contemporary Neutral Toned Gestural Abstract Expressionist Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Neutral toned gestural abstract painting by contemporary artist Ian Francis. The work features a variety of gestural marks accented by small beige, black, and yellow shapes set again...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"umbrella girl in the rain " RK3D, Abstract, Painting, 21st Century, Acrylic
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, h...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Clay, Acrylic

Original Triptych Landscape Memories-British Awarded Artist-Gold Leaf and oil
Located in London, GB
Shizico's unique approach to paintings, erasing, rewriting, and destroying the landscape in the background through bold strokes of gold leaf on the top layers in this series, works o...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Gold Leaf

Infinity Pool Water Reflections, Blue & White Pattern, Handmade Cyanotype Print
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. "Infinity Pool" is a sophisticated image that captures the water reflections shimmering over ...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Emulsion, Watercolor, Photographic Paper, C Print, Lithograph, Monotype

Contemporary New Abstract Dots Colors Artist Christina Gschwantner
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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2010s Abstract Art

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Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Large Abstract Painting on Canvas "Vanilla Ice Cream", Signed Serg Graff, COA
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is a large unique original acrylic painting on canvas in an fantasy abstract style by Serg Graff Titled "Vanilla Ice Cream". This piece has a wonderful gentle pastel color spect...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Oil

SCULPTURE TEXTILE BLACK RAFFIA SILK VI BY SPANISH ARTIST ELIURPI 2024
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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2010s Abstract Art

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Iron

The Memory of Unknown Things 7(iii), Contemporary, Abstract
Located in Deddington, GB
The Memory of Unknown Things is a series of paintings exploring the experience of knowing something but not being able to retrieve it immediately from memory. Through the painting pr...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

Mocha Latte - Abstract, Contemporary, Original
Located in Deddington, GB
Sometimes just a colour will inspire a painting and the colour mocha did just that with this one. Its a warm muted brown with undertones of chocolate, soft pinks and creamy orange - ...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Color Pencil

Düsseldorf (German Cities) by Dieter Roth monuments vintage postcard light blue
Located in New York, NY
Düsseldorf (German Cities), 1970 24 x 33.8 in. / 61 x 86 cm Screen print in one color on offset lithograph, black on white card. “for Paul” written in pencil lower middle. Signed and...
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1960s Abstract Art

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Lithograph, Screen

Barricada #17 ac M127 by Alejandro Vega Beuvrin - Abstract sculpture, minimalism
Located in Paris, FR
Barricada #17 ac M127 is a weathering steel sculpture by contemporary artist Alejandro Vega Beuvrin, dimensions are 127 × 85 × 60 cm (50 × 33.5 × 23.6 in). The sculpture is signed a...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Steel

Still life with oysters, 80х80cm, print on canvas.Edition of 20 pieces
Located in Yerevan, AM
Edition of 20 pieces
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Color

Mountain Sun - bright, minimalist, abstracted landscape, acrylic on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Bold, bright colours and clean lines capture the essence of a setting sun as it slips behind a mountain range. This is one of a series of minimalist paintings that celebrates the ‘ro...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary Abstract vibrant colorful floral painting "Spring Inspiration"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Spring Inspiration," an abstract expressive artwork by French artist Natalya Mougenot, is part of her "Floral" series. Natalya enjoys working in a single, focused setting to convey ...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Paper, Acrylic

"umbrella girl series" RK6S, Abstract, Portrait Painting, 21st Century, Acrylic
Located in Dessau-Rosslau, Sachsen Anhalt
Art measures 11.81 x 11.81 inches Frame measures 19.68 x 19.68 x 2.76 inches Framed in a high-quality contemporary wooden moulding. Color: antique white Artist: Roger König b. D...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Clay, Acrylic

Mid Century Abstract Nude Oil on Canvas Painting by Edith Ferullo
By Edith E. Ferullo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Original Mid-Century oil on canvas composition by American Artist Edith E. Ferullo (1928 - 2008). The painting features a thick textured abstract nude subject. The brutalist artwork ...
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1960s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic, Gouache

"Desire", Hand-Woven Smooth Black Metal Pendant Sculpture
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
"Desire", this ethereal metallic sculpture was entirely hand-woven by artist Delphine Grandvaux using lacquered black. For installation, this piece is to be suspended from the ceili...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Metal

"The Kiss" Contemporary Neutral Toned Gestural Abstract Expressionist Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Neutral toned gestural abstract painting by contemporary artist Ian Francis. The work features a variety of gestural marks accented by black, pink, and yellow shapes set against a ta...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Blue Books: Abstract Geometric 3D Wood Wall Sculpture in Blue, Grey, White
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstract geometric three-dimensional wood wall sculpture resembling stacked books in blue, grey, and white "Blue Books", hand-carved wooden wall sculpture ...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Wood, Acrylic, Wood Panel

"A Summer Day in Nantucket" Limited Edition Rolled Canvas Print, 60" x 48"
Located in Westport, CT
This Limited Edition abstract print, "A Summer Day in Nantucket," by Sofie Swann measures 60" x 48" and is an edition of 95. Printed on canvas, this print ships rolled with natural c...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Digital, Giclée

At Peace - Large Textured Colorful 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, Mixed Media, Acrylic

The all-seeing eye oil on canvas painting abstract expressionist
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Nerea Caos (1993) - the all-seeing eye - Oil on canvas Canvas size 54X65 cm. Frameless. Nerea Sánchez Castro, born in Ferrol, Galicia in 1993, an art stude...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Effervescence" - Abstract glazed ceramic stoneware sculpture
Located in East Quogue, NY
Colorful abstract ceramic sculpture titled "Effervescence" by Lauren Skelly Bailey. Glazed stoneware, gold luster. Size: 7 x 6.5 x 6 inches. Artist Lauren Skelly Bailey invites vie...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Gold

Water Garden. Large Contemporary Triptych Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Francesca Owen is one of the foremost Expressionist artists in the UK. Her works are heavily influenced by the sights, sounds and colours of India where she travels extensively and w...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Oil

Vulpecula original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this artwork, I infuse the blended textures of pastel and pencil, with strokes that evoke realism's detail and surrealism's dreamy aura. The subject's expressive gaze, rooted in e...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Miro original pencil, pen and marker drawing on paper
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Joan Miro. original pencil, pen and marker drawing on paper 11/12/1964 Certificate per Jaques Dupin. Paris 7 septembre 91. Jacques Dupin, along with others, founded ADOM (the Associa...
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1960s Abstract Art

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Paper

Vintage American Modernist Abstract Sunset Cloudscape Gold Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American modernist abstract sunset oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas. Image size, 34H by 30L.
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1960s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

ABSTRACT Geometric Forms Blue Colors Angela Mena Spanish Contemporary Artist
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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2010s Abstract Art

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

Je suis un volcan
Located in London, GB
Etching on wove paper. Signed and numbered by the artist in pencil. Published by Galerie Le Long. *This print is supplied within a clamshell box, with book of the same name, as iss...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Etching

"Fruits" original lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in Paris in 1964 by Mourlot Frères and published in an edition of 2000 on Arches wove paper. Image size: 6 x 4 1/2 inches (150 x 110 mm). Sheet s...
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1960s Abstract Art

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Lithograph

Abstract 2378
Located in Zofingen, AG
ARTIST : Alex Senchenko © Title : Abstract 2378 Technique: Acrylic & structure on canvas 100cm. x 100cm. Original Painting on a 1.5cm Deep Canvas Ready to hang 2023 -------...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Acrylic

Abstract Oil Painting. "Loneliness In The Abstract"
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
"Loneliness in the abstract" is an abstract painting distinguished by its texture and intertwined layers of color. Dominated by ochre tones, the piece is complemented by flashes of b...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

Asteroid Belt II, Blue and White Abstract Diptych, Monotype Cyanotype on Paper
Located in Barcelona, ES
Asteroid Belt II is an exclusive handmade cyanotype diptych that features modern, abstract rocky shapes rendered in deep indigo tones. Each panel captures the raw texture and organic...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Paper, Monotype

Untitled 01 - Contemporary, Organic, Black, Minimalist, Abstract, Monochrome
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Untitled 01, 2017 Black adhesive and black oil on canvas (Signed on reverse) 31 1/2 H x 23 5/8 H in. 80 H x 60 W cm Zsolt Berszán treats the first layer of the drawing as a substrat...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Adhesive, Oil

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