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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
Dusk, 2024 by Murray Duncan  Mixed Media Abstract Geometric on board
Dusk, 2024 by Murray Duncan  Mixed Media Abstract Geometric on board

Dusk, 2024 by Murray Duncan Mixed Media Abstract Geometric on board

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Dusk, 2024 by Murray Duncan Mix media on board Size - 48" w x 60" h x 1.5" d Signed Murray Duncan, born in 1966, is a self-taught creative visionary celebrated for his large-scale,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Glaze, Oil Crayon, Acrylic

Marine Spectrum, Mixed Media Seascape, Art Brut Style on Paper, Light Tones
Marine Spectrum, Mixed Media Seascape, Art Brut Style on Paper, Light Tones

Marine Spectrum, Mixed Media Seascape, Art Brut Style on Paper, Light Tones

Located in Barcelona, ES

This series by Enric Servera explores the relationship of humans to salt and seawater. The intention of these works is to submerge us into the sea, a salty treasure that surrounds us...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Watercolor

Paramount Ranch Oaks
Paramount Ranch Oaks

Paramount Ranch Oaks

By Karl Dempwolf

Located in Pasadena, CA

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED: 14" x 18" FRAMED: 20.25" x 24.25" x 1.5" Signed "K Dempwolf" on lower right Artist Statement "This is a movie ranch whe...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Abstract 2, Abstract Oil Painting
Abstract 2, Abstract Oil Painting

Abstract 2, Abstract Oil Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Layers of colors and gestures define this abstract piece. Soft green, orange, and blue contrast with touches of black. Expressive scratches and marks bring text...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Three Totems - Large Oversized Abstract Modern Textural Grey Steel Sculptures
Three Totems - Large Oversized Abstract Modern Textural Grey Steel Sculptures

Three Totems - Large Oversized Abstract Modern Textural Grey Steel Sculptures

By Granville Beals

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Inspired by dance and weightlessness, Granville Beals' industrial metal sculptures are primarily about relationships. His original artworks capture the essence of Abstract Expression...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Metal, Steel

Hand Painted Proof#1-Moon Night-British Awarded Artist-Limited of2-One Off
Hand Painted Proof#1-Moon Night-British Awarded Artist-Limited of2-One Off

Hand Painted Proof#1-Moon Night-British Awarded Artist-Limited of2-One Off

Located in London, GB

[Moon Night ] is a part of her "Sunset Song" Series. This stunning One Off Artist's Proof is hand-painted on Giclee made on fine art paper by the artist Shizico , it is signed at fro...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Gesso, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Evening over Green, Abstract Oil Painting
Evening over Green, Abstract Oil Painting

Evening over Green, Abstract Oil Painting

By Sarah Parsons

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Bold texture and vibrant color convey the drama of Tennessee’s summer evenings. A vast sky of purples and blues reflects the shifting light at dusk, while lay...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Still Life Abstract
Still Life Abstract

Still Life Abstract

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A vibrant mid-century abstract expressionist work, signed and titled verso. Housed in it's original wood strip frame. Framed size is 24.5 x 36.5 inches. Canvas is 24 s 36 inches.

Category

1960s Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

"For Granted I." (quiet, floral, soft, natural, abstract, antique French linen)
"For Granted I." (quiet, floral, soft, natural, abstract, antique French linen)

"For Granted I." (quiet, floral, soft, natural, abstract, antique French linen)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

"For Granted I.", 2024, Paris, France "For Granted I." is a quiet, rich and cerebral abstract painting using a subtle but powerful color palette of brown, magenta, purple, green and...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Canvas

Warm Days, Abstract Oil Painting
Warm Days, Abstract Oil Painting

Warm Days, Abstract Oil Painting

By Jenn Williamson

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A palpable sense of atmosphere and a soft, dreamy mood evoke memories of long summer afternoons bathed in gentle sunlight. Subtle layers and luminous textures i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Double Blue Painting, Abstract Acrylic on Paper, Framed, 21st Century
Double Blue Painting, Abstract Acrylic on Paper, Framed, 21st Century

Double Blue Painting, Abstract Acrylic on Paper, Framed, 21st Century

By Sandra Salamonová

Located in Slovak Republic, SK

The painting is acrylic on cartoon, according to my opinion evoking a good illusion of depth and imagination. Delivered in an easy frame - recommendation -leave it as it is and put t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Eroica A.P. 1 - smooth, polished, abstract, contemporary, bronze sculpture
Eroica A.P. 1 - smooth, polished, abstract, contemporary, bronze sculpture

Eroica A.P. 1 - smooth, polished, abstract, contemporary, bronze sculpture

By David Chamberlain

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This modern bronze sculpture was inspired by music and made by David Chamberlain. As graceful as a dancer’s form, this contemporary bronze sculpture in a striking deep turquoise patina is by David Chamberlain. Created from one luminous piece the lustre accentuates the spiralling form and reflects light. Chamberlain’s sculptures...

Category

1980s Abstract Art

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Floral painting "Summer Blooming Flowers in a Blue Vase" Mixed Media on Paper
Floral painting "Summer Blooming Flowers in a Blue Vase" Mixed Media on Paper

Floral painting "Summer Blooming Flowers in a Blue Vase" Mixed Media on Paper

Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR

Contemporary Floral Artwork – "Summer Blooming Flowers in a Blue Vase" – Mixed Media on Heavy-Weight Acid-Free Paper (21 × 29.5 cm / 8.3 × 11.6 in), Unframed “Summer Blooming Flowers in a Blue Vase” is a contemporary floral artwork by French artist Natalya Mougenot, created with a vibrant mix of watercolor and acrylic paints on heavy-weight professional acid-free paper. Measuring 21 × 29.5 cm (8.3 × 11.6 in), this one-of-a-kind original painting is sold unframed, giving you the freedom to frame it according to your taste and interior. The composition captures a lively bouquet bursting with color and texture. Flowers in shades of pink, purple, and luminous white are rendered with bold, gestural brushstrokes, creating movement, depth, and vibrancy. The blue-checkered vase...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic, Watercolor, Paper

Reconstruction, Abstract Painting
Reconstruction, Abstract Painting

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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic

Light Thoughts, 2024 Mixed Media on Artist Board, Abstract Geometric Art
Light Thoughts, 2024 Mixed Media on Artist Board, Abstract Geometric Art

Light Thoughts, 2024 Mixed Media on Artist Board, Abstract Geometric Art

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Light Thoughts, 2024 Mix Media on artist board Size - 72" height x 84" width x 1.75" depth Signed Murray Duncan is a self-taught creative visionary. Know for his large-scale, expres...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Glaze, Oil Crayon, Acrylic

Untitled (Concetto Spaziale)
Untitled (Concetto Spaziale)

Untitled (Concetto Spaziale)

By Lucio Fontana

Located in Washington , DC, DC

Tipped in color plate produced in 1962 for a rare official Lucio Fontana artist monograph published by famed art book publisher Harry N. Abrams, Inc. (not included), during the artis...

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Paper

Abstract Composition
Abstract Composition

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cuerpos Magnéticos #9. Wall sculpture
Cuerpos Magnéticos #9. Wall sculpture

Cuerpos Magnéticos #9. Wall sculpture

By Carla Gimbatti

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Cuerpos Magnéticos was born searching for the relationship between nature and our bodies: we see rocks, bones, structures, flexibility, attractions, spaces, movement, stillness. Cuer...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Epoxy Resin

French 20th Century Dual Bright Abstract Kitchen Scene Large Painting
French 20th Century Dual Bright Abstract Kitchen Scene Large Painting

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...

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Original Air France Greece (Grece) vintage travel poster
Original Air France Greece (Grece) vintage travel poster

Original Air France Greece (Grece) vintage travel poster

By Georges Mathieu

Located in Spokane, WA

Original Air France Grece vintage travel poster. Linen-backed original travel poster by Air France to Greece. Stylized Greek columns and the Parthenon in Athens, Greece sit on a mediterranean blue background. Very good condition, A- Ready to frame. Edges were trimmed at the time of linen backing. The creation of this poster was part of a larger series initiated by Pierre Sautet, the Deputy Commercial Director of Air France. Mathieu began working on these posters a year earlier and completed the series in 1967. Air France is France's flag carrier airline, one of the world's largest and most well-known airlines. Established in 1933, the airline has a rich history and has played a significant role in the development of international air travel. Air France often featured a distinctive style that reflected the cultural and artistic trends of the time. From the Art Deco elegance of the 1930s to the vibrant colors and bold designs of the 1960s, these posters represent the changing aesthetics over the decades. Due to their artistic quality and historical significance, Air France vintage posters...

Category

1960s Abstract Art

Materials

Offset

Lucio Fontana Untitled (Gold Concetto Spaziale)
Lucio Fontana Untitled (Gold Concetto Spaziale)

Lucio Fontana Untitled (Gold Concetto Spaziale)

By Lucio Fontana

Located in Washington , DC, DC

Exceptional gold foil Concetto Spaziale produced in 1962 for a rare official Lucio Fontana artist monograph during his lifetime, published by famed art book publisher Harry N. Abrams...

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Foil

"Doves for the Dorians I" (pink, green, white, Greek warrior. sword, painting)
"Doves for the Dorians I" (pink, green, white, Greek warrior. sword, painting)

"Doves for the Dorians I" (pink, green, white, Greek warrior. sword, painting)

By Nicholas Evans

Located in Paris, IDF

The Dorians played a significant role in the development of the Greek city-states during the Bronze Age -- and Doves are widely recognized as symbols of peace, primarily in the bibli...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Dye, Oil, Acrylic

Contemporary Abstract Figurative Mixed Media Drawing Pink Neutral Danny Avidan
Contemporary Abstract Figurative Mixed Media Drawing Pink Neutral Danny Avidan

Contemporary Abstract Figurative Mixed Media Drawing Pink Neutral Danny Avidan

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Danny Avidan’s paintings explore the tension between form and formlessness, using it as a way to reflect on the body and the creative process. His expressive gestures continuously at...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Charcoal, Oil, Pencil, Pigment, Handmade Paper

Heartsease - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract, Pop Culture, People, Peace
Heartsease - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract, Pop Culture, People, Peace

Heartsease - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract, Pop Culture, People, Peace

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Good people close inside when they're broken, but those who look from the outside think they're clever." People will use your prejudice when they can't figure you out. Cause ain't no...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

Senza Misura - smooth, polished, abstract, contemporary, mahogany sculpture
Senza Misura - smooth, polished, abstract, contemporary, mahogany sculpture

Senza Misura - smooth, polished, abstract, contemporary, mahogany sculpture

By David Chamberlain

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This modern indoor sculpture by David Chamberlain was inspired by music and is made out of mahogany wood. The graceful curves of this contemporary solid mahogany sculpture by David Chamberlain appear in one illuminating perspective to emulate the image of a heart. Hand carved from one piece of this rare wood; the abstract form’s surface is such that the insides become the outsides creating a continuous, enigmatic, integrated form. The naturally rich grain is highly finished with a soft lustre that accentuates the form. Chamberlain’s sculptures...

Category

1980s Abstract Art

Materials

Metal

'Abstract, Ebony & Rust', San Francisco Bay Area Abstraction, Large Oil
'Abstract, Ebony & Rust', San Francisco Bay Area Abstraction, Large Oil

'Abstract, Ebony & Rust', San Francisco Bay Area Abstraction, Large Oil

By Eral Leek

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Signed lower right, "Eral" for Eral Leek (American, 20th century) and dated 1962. A substantial, mid-century oil abstract comprising bold, overlapping rectangular compositional elem...

Category

1960s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Las Mascaras XIV. From Las Mascaras (The masks) Series
Las Mascaras XIV. From Las Mascaras (The masks) Series

Las Mascaras XIV. From Las Mascaras (The masks) Series

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This series draws inspiration from Hatillo’s Fiesta de los Santos Inocentes, translating the festival’s vibrant movement and collective energy into a refined abstract vocabulary. Thr...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Oil Crayon, Pastel

Quiet Beauty in Nature, Abstract Oil Painting
Quiet Beauty in Nature, Abstract Oil Painting

Quiet Beauty in Nature, Abstract Oil Painting

By Ronda Waiksnis

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This abstract painting invites quiet reflection, evoking the stillness of a misty landscape mirrored in calm waters. A gentle palette of greens and blues wash...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Oil

Some Other Time, Minimalist Abstract Geometric, Photography Art Print
Some Other Time, Minimalist Abstract Geometric, Photography Art Print

Some Other Time, Minimalist Abstract Geometric, Photography Art Print

By Gleici Rufatto

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Some Other Time Minimalist Abstract Geometric Photography Print Signed Fine Art This award winning minimalist photograph presents a refined intersection of pastel color fields und...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Cotton, Inkjet, Giclée, Archival Pigment

Abstract art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract art available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add art created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, purple, orange, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Sumit Mehndiratta, Giorgio Lo Fermo, Francisco Nicolás, and Dadodu . Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Synthetic Resin Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Abstract art, so small editions measuring 0.02 inches across are also available.