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
The Parade Ring at the Races
By Maurice EMPI
Located in London, GB
'The Parade Ring at the Races', gouache and pastel on art paper, by Maurice Empi (circa 1970s). The Parade Ring, otherwise known as the paddock, is the pla...
Category
1970s Expressionist Art
Materials
Paper, Pastel, Gouache
The Norfolk Broads by Kate Heiss, Limited edition print, Landscape, Wildlife
By Kate Heiss
Located in Deddington, GB
The Norfolk Broads [2022]
limited_edition and hand signed by the artist
Oil based inks on 300GSM Somerset Velvet Paper
Edition number 15
Image size:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media
On Red
Located in Zofingen, AG
Shipped in ROLL
In this expressive piece, vibrant red tones flood the canvas, symbolizing the raw, unfiltered emotions of human existence. I utilized a blend of acrylic, watercolor, ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic, Archival Paper
Original Vintage Secession Poster celebrating the emperor's jubilee
Located in Zurich, CH
Original Vintage Poster by the Austrian artist Ferdinand Ludwig Graf, a member of the Hagenbund. This Viennese artist association moved as soon a...
Category
Early 1900s Expressionist Art
Materials
Paper
Circle of Chaïm Soutine, Expressionist painting of Fishermen in a French harbour
Located in Harkstead, GB
A very stylish image of a French harbour. Painted with great panache - wonderful brushwork and a vivid palette, reminiscent of the work of Chaim Soutine
Circle of Chaïm Soutine (189...
Category
20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Board
Ringing Venice.
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I sought to capture the essence of a serene Venetian moment, blending realism with impressionistic brushstrokes and expressionistic color play. I used both ac...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
Provence Countryside Landscape Red Roofs French Expressionist Original Painting
By Akos Biro
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
AKOS BIRO (HUNGARIAN 1911-2002)
gouache/ painting
board size: 9.5 x 10.75 inches
Beautifully colourful, original painting by the very popular and highly regarded Hungarian/ French p...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil Pastel, Gouache
Portrait of a Man by Swedish Artist Martin Eder, 1954, Gouache on Masonite
By Martin Eder
Located in Stockholm, SE
Martin Eder was a Swedish drawing teacher, artist and ceramicist. Martin was born on the island of Gotland and spent a lot of time there, he also lived in Sala. Martin was a curious ...
Category
1950s Expressionist Art
Materials
Masonite, Gouache
1996 Modernist Swedish Coastal Landscape Oil Painting - Coastal Tranquillity
Located in Bristol, GB
COASTAL TRANQUILLITY
Size: 46 X 63 cm (including frame)
Oil on canvas
This serene composition that captures the essence of a quiet coastal village, executed in oil onto canvas and d...
Category
1990s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract expressive floral acrylic painting on canvas "Sweet morning blooms"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Sweet Morning Blooms" is a vibrant floral piece by French artist Natalya Mougenot, part of her Floral series. The artwork captures an exuberant bouquet in a strikingly impressionist...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
"Happiness vase with pink flowers " ( expressive contemporary floral painting)
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This modern colorful expressive artwork "Happiness vase with pink flowers" belongs to my “Floral” series which is full of expressionism and vivid colors where I could fully experienc...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Tulips 5
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vivid expanse of warmth and vitality, I’ve unleashed my passion through oil pastel and colored pencil, embracing expressionism, impressionism, and pop art to provoke emotion....
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Satin Paper
Full Calm
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this piece, I explored the tranquil interplay of light and texture over the serene expanse of water, reflecting a quiet sunset. The gentle blending of acrylic and oil in ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
Walk. Oil on cardboard, 70, 5 x 65, 5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Walk. Oil on cardboard, 70, 5 x 65, 5 cm
Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001)
Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad School of Art, Sar...
Category
1970s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Big wave 21X30
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I channel the raw, unbridled power of the ocean. Using thick, impulsive strokes of oil paint, I capture the tumultuous movement and vibrant colors of a towering wav...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Small city center. 2013. Cardboard, oil, 97x123 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Street view. 2013. Cardboard, oil, 97x123 cm
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Sail
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I aimed to capture the dynamic interplay of light on water, using a blend of acrylic and oil to create texture and depth. I employed expressionism to convey the emo...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Canvas
Storm
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I sought to capture the tumultuous yet mesmerizing dance of the sea with the sky. Utilizing the vigor of expressionism blended with soft touches of impression...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
Fish Market in Cadaqués Spain oil on canvas painting seascape
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Fish Market in Cadaqués
Artist: Shigeyoshi Koyama (1940, Osaka, Japan)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Style: Figurative Expressionism with Mediterranean influences
Dimensions (unfra...
Category
1990s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Australian Bullfinch on a branch
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I sought to capture the delicate vibrancy of nature through the lens of expressionism and realism, portraying a small bird with a notably vivid plumage. The sof...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Three Colored Hibiscus, Large Tropical Flowers in Purple, Yellow & Red, Squared
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Three Colored Hibiscus" is an abstract expressionist painting by Romina Milano where a dance of black gestures unfolds across colorful brushstrokes infused with raw emotion.
Romin...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic, Watercolor, India Ink, Paper
Purple Tulips, Abstract Expressionist Blooming Flowers, Vigorous Gestures, Flora
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Purple Tulips" is an abstract expressionist painting by Romina Milano where a dance of black gestures unfolds across colorful brushstrokes infused with ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor
Landscape 152 by Jean Krille - Oil on Masonite 80x100 cm
By Jean Krille
Located in Geneva, CH
Jean Krillé’s paintings are known for their expressive use of color and dynamic, abstract forms, blending realism with abstraction in his depictions of nature. His landscapes often f...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Camellias Grow Near Water. Contemporary Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Gently glowing with opalescent light Camellias Grow Near Water is a remarkable painting from Slade School alumni and leading British Impressionist artist Francesca Owen. Drawing insp...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Flowers 10
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I used acrylic and oil to capture a dance of dream-like flowers against an abstract, textured backdrop. Drawing upon expressionism and impressionism, I sought to ev...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
Barn Idyllic
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my canvas, I've captured a serene moment, where rustic charm meets the tranquility of nature. Through impressionistic strokes and a rich oil palette, I evoked a sense of peace and...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
If Only I Could original abstract figurative landscape painting-contemporary
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online.
Unframed size 100x130cm (39x51 inches)
"If Only I Could" by...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spring Bouquet 2021 #1, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Acrylic on unmounted canvas. Would be varnished before being sent rolled in a tube. Could also be sent mounted but unframed. When spring arrives she always feels the need to paint na...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic
Parisian Street Scene. Oil on canvas, 32x46 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Parisian Street Scene. Oil on canvas, 32x46 cm
Category
1950s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sunny day. 1994, oil on canvas and cardboard, 50x70 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Sunny day. 1994, oil on canvas and cardboard, 50x70 cm
Bright, colorful landscape with trees
Valdis Bush (1924-2014)
studied at the Art academy of Latvia (1945 – 1950), his favorit...
Category
1990s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Kitties 1
Located in Zofingen, AG
Nude
The beauty of a naked body is simply incredible! When I paint a picture with a naked woman, I have the feeling that I am painting space, the universe. I never cease to admire th...
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Marine Blue Diptych, Abstract Fish Pattern Gestures, Mediterranean Navy Painting
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 and reminds us of its natural beauty and the importance of its preservation.
Details:
Title: Marina N29 & N30
Medium: Acrylic on Paper
Size: 70x 212 cm total (28 x 84inches). Each panel measures 70 x 106 cm (28 x 42 inches).
Year: 2024
* Frame is for illustrative purposes only. Artwork shipped carefully rolled and packaged in a tube.
* Certificate of Authenticity provided.
Enric Servera (Ciutadella de Menorca, 1970) lives and works between Barcelona and Menorca, Spain. His works explores the colors and forms of the ocean, inspired by the fauna and flora of the Mediterranean Sea. His work has shown in galleries across Spain, and is part of several public and private collections.
Words that may describe this series of artworks are: Mediterranean-inspired art, abstract sea paintings...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
Chinatown, San Francisco
By Edward Wilson Currier
Located in London, GB
'Chinatown, San Francisco', gouache on fine art paper, by Edward Wilson Currier (1903). Spofford Alley in San Francisco's Chinatown is best known for an address (number 36) where Dr. Sun Yat-Sen plotted the overthrow of China's last dynasty. During Prohibition, it was the site of turf battles over local bootlegging and protection rackets. Today it is lined with seniors' community centres. However, the quiet alley livens up in the evenings when a Chinese orchestra strikes up a tune, mah-jongg games begin with a cascade of clicking tiles, and barbers and florists use the pretence of sweeping their doorsteps to gossip. In this artist's depiction, a man smokes a long-stemmed Chinese pipe under the awning and colourful lanterns hanging from the wooden supports while a child looks on. The artwork is interesting from several standpoints including architectural, cultural and historical. Shortly after this work was painted, the neighbourhood was completely destroyed in the 1906 earthquake that levelled most of the city. From 1910 to 1940, Chinese immigrants were detained at the Angel Island...
Category
Early 1900s Expressionist Art
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Marina Diptych, Abstract Seascape Gestures in Blue, Acrylic Painting on Paper
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 Expressionist Art
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Illustration Style, Exotic Flamingo Bouquet, Tropical Flowers in Red on Paper
Located in Barcelona, ES
This vibrant painting captures the striking beauty and elegant forms of Flamingo flowers. Sweeping brushstrokes and vivid colors bring these flowers to life, highlighting their styli...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
India Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor
Wet Roads
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this painting, I delved into the transient beauty of a rain-soaked cityscape through an amalgamation of impressionism and abstract styles. Using acrylics and oils, I stro...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
Forest Spring Flowers Bouquet
Located in Zofingen, AG
This piece captures the raw, tumultuous energy of a wave at its peak, a moment both mightily powerful and intensely serene. Using expressionistic strokes and a bold realism-infused p...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
ORC
Located in Zofingen, AG
Embodied in this artwork is the playful spirit and simplicity of naive art, blended with the vibrant edge of pop art. I used acrylic and oil to create a piece that resonates with the...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Boats in the Old Bay
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I imbue the scene with a lively blend of expressionism and impressionism, using both acrylic and oil to capture the vibrant, shimmering reflections in the water. My...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
Bird in the forest
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've captured the serene vibrancy of a yellow bird perched delicately amidst a hazy forest. The oil strokes blend realism with impressionism, creating a soft yet pr...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Boulevard de la Madeleine Oil on canvas, 33, 3x46 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Boulevard de la Madeleine. Oil on canvas, 33,3x46 cm
Street in Paris at evening
Category
1950s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Abstract Expressionist Acrylic On Canvas
Located in Cotignac, FR
A contemporary Abstract Expressionist acrylic on canvas by French artist, Christian Manoury. Signed to the back of the canvas.
This artwork captures a minimalist aesthetic with its ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
The Bather
Located in London, GB
'The Bather', oil on board, by Charles Kvapil (1934). The world of art has for centuries depicted bathers in one form or another. Kvapil's wonderfully allur...
Category
1930s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Board
Karl Nordström, Yellow Tulips, Signed and dated.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful still-life of yellow and red tulips in a vase by Karl Nordström (1855-1923), signed 'KN' and dated a tergo 1917. The vibrant flowers are standing in a vase which is placed on a cloth against a bluish-green background.
Karl Fredrik Nordström was born on the Swedish west coast on the large island of Tjörn and was a Swedish painter known mostly for his landscape paintings.
He came to Stockholm in 1875 and started to study at the
Royal Art Academy, where he was tutored by Edvard Perséus, among others. There, he also became close friends with the artists Richard Bergh and Nils Kreuger...
Category
1910s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Flowers on the window
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I poured my soul into capturing the transient beauty of blossoms basking in sunlight by a window. Each stroke embodies the dance between shadow and light, the d...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Monet's Water Lily Pond
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've sought to capture the essence of tranquility and the ephemeral nature of light dancing on water. Through bold, impressionistic strokes and a soothing palette o...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Petite danseuse aux cheveux défaits, 1991, original lithograph by Jean Jansem
By Jean Jansem
Located in Les Acacias GE, GE
Jean Jansem (1920-2013)
Petite danseuse aux cheveux défaits, 1991
Lithographie sur papier Arches
Signée en bas à droite et justifiée en bas à droite
66 x 47 cm / 76 x 54 cm
Imprime...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
Rain in Venice
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've woven a tapestry of emotions using acrylic and oil, bridging realism with vibrant expressionism and impressionism's soft touch. Capturing the serene yet lively...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
Mid 20th Century French Expressionist Signed Oil Painting French Cathedral City
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Raymond Besse (French 1899-1969)
Born December 26, 1899 in Niort in Deux-Sèvres, died March 5, 1969 in Candé-sur-Beuvron in the Loir-et-Cher). Raymond Besse arrived ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Harbor
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've captured the serene yet profound voyage of a ship sailing into a golden sunset. Using a blend of acrylic and oil, I explore the dynamics between light and shad...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Beautiful park
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I poured my soul into capturing the serene yet vibrant essence of a park that whispers tales of tranquility and renewal. I employed expressive brushstrokes to...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée
Dandelions
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this artwork, I've aimed to capture the transient beauty of nature, an expression of life's fleeting moments. Employing gentle strokes and a harmonious palette, I convey the delic...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Giclée, Cardboard, Canvas
WILD NATURE, skater dog
By Angel Rivas
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas
Shipped rolled in a tube
I can do commissioned works
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic, Permanent Marker
River Landscape - Early 20th Century French Expressionist Antique Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful 1930's French expressionist oil on canvas depicting a river landscape with a bridge and houses under a dramatic sky.
Excellent quality work, with lovely impasto brush wo...
Category
Early 20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mountain herbs
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vibrant oil painting, I sought to capture the untamed essence of mountain herbs against the stark, majestic backdrop of towering peaks. Employing a blend of impressionism and...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A meadow of flowering herbs
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this oil painting, I sought to capture the ephemeral beauty of a wildflower meadow at dusk. Employing a blend of impressionism and realism, I allowed my brushstrokes to d...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century French Expressionist Landscape River and Colorful Mountains
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Expressionist Landscape
signed gouache painting on artist paper
painting: 9.75 x 12.75 inches
provenance: private collection, England
condition: very good and sound condition
Descr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Gouache
Refreshing Gelato, Yellow & Blue Modern Painting, Diptych, Stripped Cabin Beach
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Refreshing Gelato Grid" is an abstract painting by Spanish artist Natalia Roman. It is a beautiful series of rhythmic brushstrokes combined with subtle tones and unique shapes that is both classy and fresh. The use of vivid colors on a white background reminds the beautiful vintage beach cabins...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper
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