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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
Abstract Expressionist mi-century modern painting
Abstract Expressionist mi-century modern painting

Abstract Expressionist mi-century modern painting

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Beautiful mid-century Abstract Expressionist color field painting. Oil on canvas, 16 x 20 inches; 16.5 x 20.5 inches in simple vintage wood strip frame original to the piece. Signed ...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Merce Cunningham and dance Company
Merce Cunningham and dance Company

Merce Cunningham and dance Company

By Joan Miró

Located in Sant Celoni, ES

Litografía de Joan Miró (1893-1983) - edición de 200 ejemplares numerada a lápiz. Medidas 72x50 cm. Firmada en plancha, numerada a lápiz (la numeración puede variar respecto a la f...

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1960s Abstract Art

Materials

Lithograph

Giuseppe Capogrossi Iconic Comb Design "Superficie 324" Serigrafia
Giuseppe Capogrossi Iconic Comb Design "Superficie 324" Serigrafia

Giuseppe Capogrossi Iconic Comb Design "Superficie 324" Serigrafia

By Giuseppe Capogrossi

Located in Detroit, MI

"Superficie 324" is a 1988 screen print (serigraph) of a 1959 painting by Capogrossi. This is one of his famous "comb" or "fork" works that he perfected in the 1950s and continued to create for the remainder of his life. The blocks of primary red and yellow colors give a bright, joyful feel and contrast to the strong bold black that was Capogrossi's consistent color for the "combs". With no allegorical, psychological, or symbolic meanings, these structural elements could be assembled and connected in countless variations. Intricate and insistent, Capogrossi's signs determined the construction of the pictorial surface. This piece is identified along one side: Giuseppe Capogrossi By SIAE 1988 Silvio Zamorani Editor Via Saccarelli, 9 10144 Torino Italy Tel. (39)(11) 4730554 Progetto Grafico (Graphic Project): Studio Walter Benjamin. Serigrafia (Screen Print): BISI Torino. Capogrossi was born in Rome. After obtaining a degree in law in 1923–1924, he decided to study painting with Felice Carena at Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma. In 1927 Capogrossi embarked on a formative trip to Paris together with fellow artists and acquaintances Fausto Pirandello, Corrado Cagli and Emanuele Cavalli...

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1950s Abstract Art

Materials

Screen

"Neighbors, " Limited Edition Giclee Print, 48" x 60"
"Neighbors, " Limited Edition Giclee Print, 48" x 60"

"Neighbors, " Limited Edition Giclee Print, 48" x 60"

By Sofie Swann

Located in Westport, CT

This Limited Edition abstract print, "Neighbors," by Sofie Swann measures 48" x 60" and is an edition of 95. Printed on canvas, this giclee ships framed in a white floater frame wire...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Digital, Giclée

Deep Blue Figures, Large French Expressionist Original Oil Painting
Deep Blue Figures, Large French Expressionist Original Oil Painting

Deep Blue Figures, Large French Expressionist Original Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Deep Blue Figures, French Expressionist Original Oil Painting French school, late 20th Century Oil painting on canvas, unframed Canvas size: 39 x 51 inches A deep and inky blue lar...

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1980s Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Abstract 2156, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Abstract 2156, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Abstract 2156, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Located in Yardley, PA

ARTIST : Alex Senchenko © Title : Abstract 2156 . Technique: Acrylic & structure on canvas 150cm. x 100cm. Original Painting on a 4cm Deep Canvas Ready to hang ...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic

Gemini, 1960s Op Art geometric silkscreen, mixed media paper, Signed AP, Framed
Gemini, 1960s Op Art geometric silkscreen, mixed media paper, Signed AP, Framed

Gemini, 1960s Op Art geometric silkscreen, mixed media paper, Signed AP, Framed

By Anne Youkeles

Located in New York, NY

Anne Youkeles Gemini, ca. 1969 Three-dimensional mixed media silkscreen on folded sheets of thin card Hand-signed by artist in pencil, titled and annotated Artist's Proof I from the ...

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1960s Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Laid Paper, Screen

Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas by Contemporary Artist "In Stock"

Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas by Contemporary Artist "In Stock"

By Amit Kalla

Located in Kolkata, West Bengal

Amit Kalla - Untitled - 48 x 36 inches (unframed size) Acrylic on canvas ** Free Shipment ...... will be delivered in rolled form. Style : Kalla’s work can be represented by his com...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

CINTRA. Mixed media Abstract painting on Canvas
CINTRA. Mixed media Abstract painting on Canvas

CINTRA. Mixed media Abstract painting on Canvas

By Alec Franco

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

Materials

Canvas, Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"From The Chair On The Porch" Lloyd Tabing, abstract, abstract expressionism
"From The Chair On The Porch" Lloyd Tabing, abstract, abstract expressionism

"From The Chair On The Porch" Lloyd Tabing, abstract, abstract expressionism

Located in Jönköping, SE

"From The Chair On The Porch" 140 x 140 Acrylic on Canvas, Hanging material included An exploration of beauty and energy, Tabing’s paintings are a visual representation of the dic...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

PHENOMENA GRID THREE
PHENOMENA GRID THREE

PHENOMENA GRID THREE

By Paul Jenkins

Located in Aventura, FL

Original watercolor on paper. Hand signed on front; signed, titled and dated on verso by the artist. Additional images are available upon request. Certificate of Authenticity is inc...

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1970s Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Otono Floral (Sexual Spring-like Winter)
Otono Floral (Sexual Spring-like Winter)

Otono Floral (Sexual Spring-like Winter)

By Julian Schnabel

Located in New York, NY

Otono Floral, 1995 Hand-painted, 15-color screenprint with poured resin 40 x 30 inches (102 x 76 cm) Edition of 80 signed in pencil and stamped on verso "Sexual Spring-like Win...

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1990s Abstract Art

Materials

Screen

Sculpture ceramic vessel: 'Creature Medium No 3'
Sculpture ceramic vessel: 'Creature Medium No 3'

Sculpture ceramic vessel: 'Creature Medium No 3'

By Ak Jansen

Located in New York, NY

Ak Jansen was born in Dongen, The Netherlands, in 1988. He studied at the Design Academy Eindhoven focusing on textile design, material culture, and techniques of fabrication. He wor...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Clay, Glaze

Love is in the Air - Blue and Purple Abstract Composition
Love is in the Air - Blue and Purple Abstract Composition

Love is in the Air - Blue and Purple Abstract Composition

Located in Soquel, CA

Love is in the Air - Blue and Purple Abstract Composition Multicolored, lightly iridescent abstract composition by Judith W Winslow (JW) (American, 1943-2023). This piece is feature...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Precious Stone

ABSTRACT Contemporary Earth Flora Oil Painting Emma Labattaglia 2025
ABSTRACT Contemporary Earth Flora Oil Painting Emma Labattaglia 2025

ABSTRACT Contemporary Earth Flora Oil Painting Emma Labattaglia 2025

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

At Escat Gallery, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection includes a Certificate of Authe...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Delulu Blooms
Delulu Blooms

Delulu Blooms

Located in Zofingen, AG

Delulu Blooms "Delulu is the solulu" — a phrase born in the digital era, both humorous and daring, becomes the conceptual root of this painting. Beneath its playful surface lies a de...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Untitled
Untitled

Untitled

By Piero Dorazio

Located in Summit, NJ

Gorgeous aquatint in reds and oranges by Piero Dorazio (Italian 1927-2005). This aquatint is on heavy "Umbria" Fabriano paper. It is signed and dated 1964 in the lower margin in penc...

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1960s Abstract Art

Materials

Aquatint

'Abstract #18', by Anthony Dyke, Oil Painting on Panel

'Abstract #18', by Anthony Dyke, Oil Painting on Panel

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This 11" x 14" oil on canvas painting is by Boston-based artist, Anthony Dyke. The painting is an example of geometric abstraction, composed through an arrangement of rectilinear forms, each rendered in bold, saturated color. Dominating the left side is a deep green vertical rectangle and adjacent to it is a narrow red vertical stripe, generating a visual dialogue between the broader green plane and the surrounding forms. A field of light blue occupies the top portion above. mid-composition, a horizontal mint green band stretches across the surface, and on top rests a tilted rectangular form shifting from white to warm red in a subtle gradient. To the far right, a tall blue vertical bar intersects with a fine yellow line. The base of the painting features a complex layering of darker hues: a black horizontal stripe, accompanied by stacked rectangles in red, purple, and yellow. Anthony Dyke was born in Norwich, Vermont and attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University earning a BFA and MFA in painting. As an artist and arts educator, he relocated from New York City to his downtown Oklahoma City studio, working there for two decades before returning to Boston in 2020. Coming from Vermont where the seasons are distinctly different from one another, his shift from a pastoral setting to an urban environment set up a dichotomy in the work, both visual and emotional. Tony has an extensive education in painting, photography, graphic design and figure sculpture. These mediums intersect in his work through many years of creating artworks and currently speak to his interest in abstract painting. During his senior year in the BFA Program at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, my large painting “Natole” was chosen by Frank Stella (the juror) into the highly competitive and prestigious Dana Pond...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Abstract Composition" by Armand Rottenberg (French 1903-2000) signed lower
"Abstract Composition" by Armand Rottenberg (French 1903-2000) signed lower

"Abstract Composition" by Armand Rottenberg (French 1903-2000) signed lower

By Armand Rottenberg

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"Abstract Composition" by Armand Rottenberg (French 1903-2000) oil painting on board, unframed board: 36 x 28.5 inches Stunning original Cubist painting by the French abstract art...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

"Journey" Original large abstract painting . Square . Wall decor
"Journey" Original large abstract painting . Square . Wall decor

"Journey" Original large abstract painting . Square . Wall decor

Located in Oslo, NO

In this painting, I've swirled together acrylics, oils, and ink to capture the mesmerizing chaos and fluidity of emotions. The colors twist and turn, symbolizing life's unpredictable...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Faded Rose - Muted Color Atmospheric Abstract Alluring Oil Painting on Canvas
Faded Rose - Muted Color Atmospheric Abstract Alluring Oil Painting on Canvas

Faded Rose - Muted Color Atmospheric Abstract Alluring Oil Painting on Canvas

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and adventure; they demand a new discovery. His artworks exhibit a chemistry of complexity and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Guardians of Absoluteness: Extra Large. Abstract, Acrylic, Painting on Canvas
Guardians of Absoluteness: Extra Large. Abstract, Acrylic, Painting on Canvas

Guardians of Absoluteness: Extra Large. Abstract, Acrylic, Painting on Canvas

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: The Guardians of Absoluteness Landscape Abstract Bold Modern Colorful Exclusive Investment Unique Painting Showstopper Striking Extra large artwork This work portrays the Ab...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Gesso, Canvas, Spray Paint, Pencil

Colorful Abstract Portrait Painting on Board-  Rainbow Showers by Peter Keil
Colorful Abstract Portrait Painting on Board-  Rainbow Showers by Peter Keil

Colorful Abstract Portrait Painting on Board- Rainbow Showers by Peter Keil

By Peter Keil

Located in Hudson, NY

This modern abstract painting by Peter Keil is on a smooth masonite board with a taupe background, black abstract portrait and showered with many colors. Here you certainly see the P...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Art

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Masonite, Acrylic, Board

"Textures" (2024) By Dan McCaw, Original Abstract Portrait Oil Painting
"Textures" (2024) By Dan McCaw, Original Abstract Portrait Oil Painting

"Textures" (2024) By Dan McCaw, Original Abstract Portrait Oil Painting

Located in Denver, CO

Dan McCaw's "Textures" created in 2024, is a striking oil painting measuring 30 x 24 inches. This original artwork features an abstract composition of figures, rendered with rich tex...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Oil, Board

'Lily in Charcoal no.3' abstract expressionism photography edition of 10
'Lily in Charcoal no.3' abstract expressionism photography edition of 10

'Lily in Charcoal no.3' abstract expressionism photography edition of 10

By Ugne Pouwell

Located in London, GB

'Lily in Charcoal no.3' 2023 From raw energy to sublime. 'Lily in Charcoal No.3' is an expression piece combining an abstract charcoal drawing with a live lily emerging from a gash....

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Photographic Film, Charcoal, Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Morning Contemplation, Oil Painting
Morning Contemplation, Oil Painting

Morning Contemplation, Oil Painting

By Onelio Marrero

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"In this painting, I wanted to further my explorations of interiors in dramatic lighting and the look of folds on unmade beds," explains artist Onelio Marrero...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

September
September

Lloyd Tabing September, 2023

$3,437Sale Price|20% Off

September

Located in Jönköping, SE

This painting is from my series titled "The Untethered Soul." This series delves into the transformative power of nature, capturing the essence of what one feels rather than sees. In...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic

Always and Forever
Always and Forever

Always and Forever

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This black and white acrylic painting on paper is inspired by the mid-century masters. Framed in a vintage gold wood frame, wired and ready to hang Signed on the back - Ilana Greenb...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic

Birds-eye view at 10.18AM
Birds-eye view at 10.18AM

Birds-eye view at 10.18AM

Located in Zofingen, AG

This painting invites the viewer to rise above the noise of everyday life and see the world from a higher perspective. From above, the scene unfolds in serene contrast — the vast, te...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

In Between

In Between

By John Barkley

Located in Montreal, Quebec

"I am an experimental painter. I have been working on my craft since 1996. I start work with a conceptual point of entry and then work intuitively, in dialogue with the work. The art...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Turquoise abstraction.
Turquoise abstraction.

Turquoise abstraction.

Located in Zofingen, AG

An abstract painting created using the fluid acrylic technique (fluid art). The composition is built around a strong diagonal movement that runs across the canvas. A light turquoise...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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