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Expressionist Art

EXPRESSIONIST STYLE

While “expressionist” is used to describe any art that avoids naturalism and instead employs a bold use of flattened forms and intense brushwork, Expressionist art formally describes early-20th-century work from Europe that drew on Symbolism and confronted issues such as urbanization and capitalism. Expressionist artists experimented in paintings and prints with skewed perspectives, abstraction and unconventional, bright colors to portray how isolating and anxious the world felt rather than how it appeared. 

Between 1905 and 1920, Austrian and German artists, in particular, were inspired by Postimpressionists such as Paul Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh in their efforts to strive for a new authenticity in their work. In its geometric patterns and decorative details, Expressionist art was also marked by eclectic sources like German and Russian folk art as well as tribal art from Africa and Oceania, which the movement’s practitioners witnessed at museums and world’s fairs.

Groups of artists came together to share and promote the themes now associated with Expressionism, such as Die Brücke (The Bridge) in Dresden, which included Erich Heckel, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and Karl Schmidt-Rottluff and investigated alienation and the dissolution of society in vivid color. In Munich, Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider), a group led by Wassily Kandinsky and Franz Marc, instilled Expressionism with a search for spiritual truths. In his iconic painting The Scream, prolific Norwegian painter Edvard Munch conveyed emotional turmoil through his depiction of environmental elements, such as the threatening sky.

Expressionism shifted around the outbreak of World War I, with artists using more elements of the grotesque in reaction to the escalation of unrest and violence. Printmaking was especially popular, as it allowed artists to widely disseminate works that grappled with social and political issues amid this time of upheaval. Although the art movement ended with the rise of Nazi Germany, where Expressionist creators were labeled “degenerate,” the radical ideas of these artists would influence Neo-Expressionism that emerged in the late 1970s with painters like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Francesco Clemente.

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Style: Expressionist
Item Ships From: Europe
Red poppies 40Х40 oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've poured my passion into every brushstroke, capturing the wild spirit of nature through a vibrant dance of reds and subdued background hues. My expressionist...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

FRIDA KAHLO Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace... Skate Deck Modern Design Pop
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Frida Kahlo - Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird Date of creation: 2025 Medium: Digital print on Canadian maple wood Edition: Open Size: 80 x 20 cm (each skate) Condi...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Wood, Maple, Screen

Sunflowers 40X30
Located in Zofingen, AG
Imbued with the warmth of a golden hour, my brushstrokes capture the essence of sun-kissed petals and the dance of light on leaves. This expression of nature's joy and resilience, wi...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Couple - Original Offset and Lithograph by George Grosz - 1923
Located in Roma, IT
Couple is an original offset lithograph, realized by George Grosz. The artwork is the plate n. 78 from the porfolio Ecce Homo published between 1922/1923,edition of Der Malik-Verlag...
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1920s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph, Offset

Iris Mosaic
Located in Miami, FL
Her work with signs, symbols and esoteric spirituality reflects her passion for the ancient past and represents a symbolic return to the ground from which we emerged. Her work create...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Curious - Joanna Flatau, Contemporary art, Expressionist painting
Located in Paris, FR
A tribute to Amy Winehouse Acrylic paint on canvas Signed Unique work Joanna Flatau was born in Varsaw, Poland. She graduated from Varsaw History of Arts University and from the F...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Hello Sean! - Acrylicpainting on Canvas - Haas, Willibrord
Located in Winterswijk, NL
This dynamic figurative painting reflects Willibrord Haas’ masterful use of bold colors and fluid movement, drawing viewers into its energetic composition. Created in 1994 by the ren...
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1990s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Romantic freshness 80X80 oil
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I attempted to capture the raw energy of passion and the serene embrace of love against the dynamic backdrop of nature's untamed beauty. The fluid brushstrokes ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bories-en-Provence Village Near Gordes, Large Oil on Canvas
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on canvas by Paul Clement (1906-), France, 1967. Bories-en-Provence near Gordes. Measurements : with frame: 106x87 cm - 41.7x34.25 inches, without frame: 100x81 cm - 39.4x31.9 in...
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1960s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Bronze Venus Figure in Iron Cage. Lost-Wax Bronze and Forged Iron Sculpture
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Caged Woman 1 (Ø 32 cm) by Aldonza is the inaugural work in the “Caged Women” series, reimagining Paleolithic Venus figures within a modern context of constraint and hope. This sculp...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Mirage
Located in Miami, FL
Evelyne Ballestra's work with signs, symbols and esoteric spirituality reflects her passion for the ancient past and represents a symbolic return to the ground from which we emerged....
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

20th Paris School Collage Cutout Artwork Wonderful Interior Design Options
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Collage" by Bernard Herzog (French, b.1935). signed and stamped verso with catalogue number. photo collage cut outs on paper, unframed. Overall paper: 25.5 x 20 inches Highly uniq...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

Colourful Abstract Portrait, French Expressionist Original Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
AKOS BIRO (HUNGARIAN 1911-2002) watercolour / gouache size: 11 x 7.5 inches Beautifully colourful, original painting by the very popular and highly regarded Hungarian/ French painte...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

20th Paris School Collage Cutout Artwork Wonderful Interior Design Options
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Collage" by Bernard Herzog (French, b.1935) signed and stamped verso with catalogue number photo collage cut outs on paper, unframed overall paper: 25.5 x 20 inches Highly unique ...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

Mid Century Modern Mini Expressive Landscape Oil Painting - Woodland Colour
Located in Bristol, GB
WOODLAND COLOUR Size: 38 x 33 cm (including frame) Oil on board A small but very impactful mid century modernist landscape composition, painted in oil onto board. In this painting ...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

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Oil, Board

Fantasy with Flowers 26
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)   paper 59x42cm  On the paper acrylic, oil pastel, felt-tip pen, ink, gold leaf, pencils, silver,mixed media. Flowers are a smile of ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Early 20th Century French Expressionist Landscape “Le pique-nique” Oil Painting
Located in Holywell, GB
Early 20th Century Expressionist Landscape “Le pique-nique” A colourful landscape painted with confident dramatic brush strokes in the style of the early 20th century expressionist ...
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Early 20th Century Expressionist Art

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Oil

French Expressionist Sludgy Green & Brown Landscape Very Thick Oil Impasto
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Green Landscape French artist, indistinctly signed, dated verso 1985 oil painting on canvas, in wooden frame canvas: 10 x 17 inches wooden frame: 9.5 x 16 inches provenance: private ...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Fantasy with Flowers 22
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)   paper 59x42cm  On the paper acrylic, oil pastel, felt-tip pen, ink, gold leaf, pencils, silver,mixed media. Flowers are a smile of ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Acrylic, Oil Pastel, Archival Paper

Watercolor on paper Italian expressionist figurative nude second quarter 1900
Located in Florence, IT
The work is titled "The Bathers" and is signed at the lower right "CARENA. "The scene depicts a natural setting in which two naked maidens are chatting as they are about to bathe; be...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Welcome! Gift Art 30X25
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I captured the joyful essence of winter's enchantment. The cheerful snowman, adorned in vibrant attire, embodies the warmth of the season against the cool, impr...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Table with a Pipe and a Bottle - Lithograph, Mourlot
Located in Paris, IDF
Chaim SOUTINE (1893-1943) Table with a Pipe and a Bottle Stone lithograph after a painting (Mourlot workshop) Printed signature in the plate On Arches vellum 50 x 65 cm (c. 20 x 26 ...
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1970s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

Pond in spring 60X50 oil. Canvas Italy by Caravaggio.
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I captured the essence of serenity and growth. Embracing the harmonious dance of light and shadow, I portrayed the irises with an impressionistic touch, evoking...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Crustacean games, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
An amazing work by the artist under the cheerful name "Crustacean Games". Ludmila says that her original technique allows her to depict not only the plants and algae of the underwate...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Dynamic abstraction, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The artist opens a new series of works with this beautiful painting. When we peer at this picture, we seem to be immersed in the thicket of a dense forest located on the slope of a m...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Abstract III, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
New work by Ludmila in abstract style. The artist works in two styles - the first is more feminine, with smooth lines reminiscent of underwater plants, and the second is completely o...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Blue Galisia, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
As the artist of this oil painting, I've imbued it with a vibrant, emotive aura. Crafting each stroke with passion, I've captured a dreamlike essence that suggests both mystery and t...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Pink lemonade, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
In this passionate swirl of hues, I've captured the essence of a dreamy reverie, where vibrant splashes dance with soothing pastels. With each stroke, I channeled raw, intense emotio...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Sporadic fulmination-Julien Wolf 21st Century Contemporary Expressionist Drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Pastel and charcoal on paper 2020 Signed Unique work Julien Wolf is a French painter born in 1981 in Strasbourg, France. In 2007, he graduated from the DNSEP Art section at the St...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Paper, Charcoal, Oil Pastel

Tree of Life
Located in Zofingen, AG
"This work is inspired by the spring flowering of a luxurious magnolia. A symbol of the beginning of a new life. A stocky climbing tree, like eternal life, and transparent delicate w...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Recovery - Julien Wolf, 21st Century, Contemporary Expressionist Painting
Located in Paris, FR
Oil on canvas 2019 Signed Unique work Julien Wolf is a French painter who was born in Strasbourg in 1981, France. He graduated in 2007 at the DNSEP Art and Decorative Art section...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rêveries, Female nude, Oil, figurative, Contemporary Expressionism, French Art
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont's oil painting captivates the viewer with a bold representation of a reclining woman, seen from behind. The artist's style, characterized by rounded and sensual figures...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil

erotic print nu poster
Located in IT
nude print limited edition print on paper hand signed certificate of authenticity 'Thanks to this psychological analysis, my paintings show emotions that people never experience ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Paper, C Print, Color, Digital

Caged Woman 3 – Verdigris Bronze Torso in Rusted Iron Globe, Lost-Wax and Forged
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Patinated bronze torso suspended within a rusted iron globe evokes ancient Venus iconography and contemporary themes of constraint and resilience. Caged Woman 3 (Ø 32 cm) by Aldonza ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Working in the Fields in Provence : Draft Horse - Original Lithograph
Located in Paris, IDF
Pierre AMBROGIANI (1907-1985) Draft Horse, 1974 Original Lithograph (Gourdon Workshop) Signed with the artist's stamp On vellum 38 x 28 cm (c. 14.9 x 11 in) Excellent condition
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Zucchini Blossom
Located in Miami, FL
Evelyne Ballestra's work with signs, symbols and esoteric spirituality reflects her passion for the ancient past and represents a symbolic return to the ground from which we emerged....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Romance in Paris 55X40 oil on canvas
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured the essence of love and beauty inspired by the enchanting city of Paris. The vivid, soft brushstrokes of the blooming roses in the foreground are ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Wildflowers 50X50 oil on canvas
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I aimed to capture the wild, untamed spirit of nature. Each stroke embodies the dance of the breeze through vibrant wildflowers, with expressive colors that e...
Category

2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Circus
Located in London, GB
'The Circus', gouache on art paper, by Roland Dubuc (circa 1970s). Exploding in colour, this artwork presents a whimsical scene of one of the well known Parisian circuses. France has a long history of adoring and supporting circus troupes. Unknown to its many visitors, Paris hosts legendary circus companies complete with acrobats, clowns, trapeze artists, jugglers and animals. This artwork depicts clown musicians taking their final bows before calling it a night. For lovers of the excitement circuses generate this would be a wonderful addition to their home. Perhaps this art would be perfect for a child's room or the family den and games room. It is in good vintage condition and It is signed by the artist in the lower right hand corner. Please view the many photos accompanying this listing. Upon request a video of the artwork may be provided. About the Artist: Roland DuBuc (1924-1998), French artist, the sixth of 13 children and son of a construction worker. The very precariousness of the family's financial situation forced him to go to work at the age of 14. In extreme poverty, he moved to Rouen where he was lodged by the Salvation Army. During that time he struck up friendships with several artists who gave him advice and taught him techniques of drawing. He moved to other cities later where he met painters including, among others, Fred Pailhès...
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1970s Expressionist Art

Materials

Paper, Gouache

The Circus
The Circus
$1,537 Sale Price
30% Off
Beautiful wave 40X60 oil on canvas
Located in Zofingen, AG
For those who love the sea, any wave is the most beautiful. Every moment of the sea element is unique. He is unique and unique and this wave is also unique because it lives only for ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

FRIDA KAHLO - Me And My Parrots. Skate Deck Modern Design Pop American
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Frida Kahlo - Me And My Parrots Date of creation: 2025 Medium: Digital print on Canadian maple wood Edition: Open Size: 80 x 20 cm (each skate) Condition: In mint conditions and neve...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Wood, Maple, Screen

Still-life by Frank Chabry - Oil on cardboard
Located in Geneva, CH
Frank Chabry (also spelled Franck Chabry) (1916–1979) was a Swiss painter and art educator born in Lausanne on April 25, 1916, and passed away in Geneva on July 29, 1979. He was the ...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Art

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Oil

Wild field herbs 40X40 oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've sought to capture the raw, untamed beauty of nature through a dance of color and texture. Inspired by expressionism and impressionism, my brushstrokes brea...
Category

2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Children on the Shore Kinder am Ufer - German Expressionism
Located in London, GB
This original etching and drypoint is hand signed and dated in pencil by the artist "Erich Heckel 12" at the lower right margin. This work was hand printed by the artist in 1912 in ...
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1910s Expressionist Art

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Drypoint, Etching

Survival colour - Julien Wolf, 21st Century, Contemporary Expressionist Drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Pastel and charcoal on paper 2020 Signed Unique work Julien Wolf is a French painter born in 1981 in Strasbourg, France. In 2007, he graduated from the DNSEP Art section at the St...
Category

2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Paper, Charcoal, Oil Pastel

Beautiful sea
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured the raw, spirited dance of the sea. Through energetic strokes and a rich palette, I blended realism with expressionism to evoke the ocean's majest...
Category

2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Beautiful sea
Beautiful sea
$1,244 Sale Price
20% Off
Sunflowers field 3D (18X24)
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I sought to capture the vibrant essence of life, channeling my emotions into each stroke. The bold sunflowers stand as symbols of joy and exuberance, their bright f...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ascendent Dreams, Abstract Expressionist, Color Crayon, Childlike Drawing, Paper
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is a beautiful expressionist style drawing by Juanjo Saez. Juanjo's pictorial work is an exploration of color, texture, and movement, creating vibrant compositions that capture ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Paper, Oil Crayon

Green Pond
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I sought to capture the serene yet vibrant spirit of a blossoming pond. With thick, expressive oil strokes, I combined elements of realism and impressionism t...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Provence : Meeting in the Neighborhood - Original Lithograph
Located in Paris, IDF
Pierre AMBROGIANI (1907-1985) Meeting in the Neighborhood, 1974 Original Lithograph (Gourdon Workshop) Signed with the artist's stamp On vellum 38 x 28 cm (c. 14.9 x 11 in) Excelle...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Fantasy with Flowers 9
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)   paper 59x42cm  On the paper acrylic, oil pastel, felt-tip pen, ink, gold leaf, pencils, silver,mixed media. Flowers are a smile of ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Red poppies on blue
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil canvas, I've captured the vibrant spirit of nature. My brushstrokes dance between expressionism and impressionism, while touches of realism root the piece in a tangible w...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Woman posing oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Technical Sheet - Title: *The Secret in Her Eyes* - Artist: Rosendo González Carbonell - Technique: Oil on canvas - Dimensions: 24 x 20 inches - Framing: Unframed - Style: Romantic realism...
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1980s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Landscape Framed Oil Painting - Planes
Located in Bristol, GB
PLANES Size: 36 x 70 cm (including frame) Oil on Canvas A beautifully textured and atmospheric mid-century landscape composition, executed in oil onto canvas. The painting presents...
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1960s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Purple Sail
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've embraced the vibrant dance of colors and textures to capture a sense of both chaos and harmony. Using acrylic and oil, I've layered strokes passionately, letti...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard

Contemporary Splatters of Vibrant Red Background w. Bull & Woman Form Painting
Located in ALCOY/ALCOI, ES
Title: «La Bruja» Collection: Muses Description: Acrylic on canvas, figurative, Vibrant, modern "Who is the witch of the big city today? How does she stand out from everyone else? She wants to break the rules and obeys her inner voice, she is not afraid to be herself, she chooses her own path, she lets magic enter her life every day, because living her life and loving herself is true magic." The artwork in question may celebrate the power and freedom of self-expression. The focus is on a woman who defies convention and chooses to live life on her own terms. She is described as a "witch," which suggests that she is seen as someone who is in touch with the mystical and the spiritual. The artwork may depict this woman as a bold and confident figure, with an unapologetic attitude and a strong sense of personal style. The imagery may be colorful and fantastical, with elements of nature and magic woven into the composition. The artwork may also convey a sense of joy and empowerment, with the message that being true to oneself is the ultimate form of magic. Overall, the artwork celebrates individuality, creativity, and the courage to pursue one's own path in life. Victoria Tsemka...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Pink sunset by the river
Located in Zofingen, AG
"In this oil painting, I've captured a tranquil riverside at dusk, evoking serenity. The brushstrokes blend expressionism with a touch of impressionism, creating a scene that's both ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Oil

Gentle roses 50X40 oil painting.
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I sought to capture the elegance and tranquility of nature's beauty with a touch of vintage allure. The brushstrokes convey both the softness and the vibrancy o...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Blue Faun Print
Located in IT
print limited edition hand signed 2023 Collective exhibitions: 2023 London biennale, Chelsea, Old Town Hall; 2023 YICCA International art contest, Venice, finalists exhibition; 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Paper, C Print, Color

Lovers
Located in IT
artist: Anastasia Aureum oil on canvas one-of-a-kind hand signed the painting will be shipped rolled Aureum’s language is characterized by freedom of the sign, soft chromatism ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Lovers
Lovers
$8,616 Sale Price
20% Off

Expressionist art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Expressionist 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 orange, blue, purple, green and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Iryna Kastsova, George Grosz, Stephen Basso, and Marc Chagall. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Oil 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 Expressionist art, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available.

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