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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
A GRAIN OF CONSCIENCE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original painting by Daria Kusto. 2024y. Acrylic on canvas. The magic flow reality... It is sent rolled in a tube, safe and express shipping to the whole world.
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Acrylic, Permanent Marker, Canvas

The Corn Field, Mid Century French Expressionist Landscape, Blés a Vincelles
Located in Cotignac, FR
Large French Expressionist oil on canvas painting of a golden cornfield and landscape beyond by Jean Arène. Signed and dated bottom left. The painting is titled to the back stretcher...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

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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...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Bouquet of Irises
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I delved into emotions of tranquility and rejuvenation, using oil to blend the serene blues and soft yellows. My brushstrokes, rooted in expressionism and imp...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Ballerina
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've depicted a serene moment, embracing the quiet grace of a ballerina at rest. Blending the styles of realism and impressionism, I aimed to capture both her e...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Yesterday, Today II - Expressive Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Realism
Located in Salzburg, AT
The painting is signed on the back. The whole artistic output of Robert Bubel centres around subjective emotions and arousing emotion in the beholder. The source of inspiration- tha...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'The Port of Algiers' Lithograph
Located in London, GB
'The Port of Algiers", original lithograph, by Albert Marquet (circa 1940s). Marquet spent five years in Algiers, between 1940-45. Due to his travelling, harbour scenes were an impor...
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1940s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

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...
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Early 20th Century Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

My Love
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vibrant fusion of acrylic and oil, I've poured my heart into capturing the tenderness of companionship. Through the naive and pop art styles, I've created an intimate embrace...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"Giuliana con cappello" Olio su tela cm. 50 x 60 1976
Located in Torino, IT
Opera espressionista ,sui blu e azzurri Edgardo CORBELLI (Torino, 1918 – 1989) Dal tradizionale impianto paesistico degli anni ‘30, la pittura di Corbelli sfocia in esiti tecnico-e...
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1970s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil Crayon

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...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Paper, Acrylic

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...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard

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...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Sea, Boats
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this artwork, I've captured the vibrant dance of light on water, blending impressionist strokes with the emotive dynamism of expressionism. Using oils, I layered colors to evoke t...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Portrait of a Man by Swedish Artist Martin Eder, 1954, Gouache on Masonite
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 ...
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1950s Expressionist Art

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Masonite, Gouache

RICHARD
Located in Zofingen, AG
I crafted this painting using a vibrant mix of acrylic and oil, merging naive art with pop art energy, infusing the spirit of primitivism and a touch of impressionism. It's a visual ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Venice, Gondolier
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I captured the timeless spirit of Venice through expressive brush strokes and a muted palette. This piece, created with oil and acrylic, embodies the blend of seren...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard

White sails
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've captured the serene yet vibrant essence of sailing. The expressive strokes and the blend of Impressionism with a dab of Realism invite you to feel the cool bre...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Do Not Go Gentle Into that Good Night, original oil-UK award artist-Summer Roses
Located in London, GB
Taking on the inspiration of the legendary poet, Dylan Thomas, the poem, Do not go gentle into that good night, is a painting celebrates life in its ageing; as Rosa Albertine only flowers once in early Summer with the most festive blooms and heavenly scents, a symbol of a fully lived life. Painted Plein Air, in Artist's own garden of her very own planted memorial roses. This is Rosa Albertine, the first Old English variety Artist Shizico Yi planted in 2016 in her garden before her late dog died; Old English Roses...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Gesso, Wood, Oil, Acrylic

Funfair - 1950's French Expressionist Mid Century Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A wonderful 1950's French expressionist oil on canvas depicting figures at a busy funfair, by Parisian artist André Beaucé. Excellent quality work painted with thick impasto brush work. Signed lower centre. Artist: André Beaucé (French, 1911-1974) Title: Funfair Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 25.5 x 21 inches (65 x 54 cm) André Beaucé was a French painter born on May 23, 1911 in Rennes and died on January 2, 1974 in Paris . A pupil of the School of Fine Arts in Rennes, a graduate of the National School of Decorative Arts where he was admitted in 1932, André Beaucé was a pupil in the workshops of André Lhote and Simon, with Yves Brayer . He won the Abd-el-Tif prize in 1946 and was a regular at the Salon d'Automne. After having lived for several years in Algeria, and in particular at Villa Abd El Tif where he was a scholarship holder from 1946 to 1948, André Beaucé returned to France in 1949 and resumed his teaching at the Schools of Paris. His painting is then powerfully expressionist, free from any system. In the 1950s, we notice vigorous, uncompromising, intense portraits, captured in an almost caricatural way. The tones, always very mounted, are opposed with force in a composition cut with vigor. After the dark years of the war, Beaucé’s art reflects a violent vision of a certain reality that is always brutal and yet magnificent. Exhibitions Paris, 1936 to 1945, Salon of the National Society of Fine Arts . Tunis, 1946, Exhibition of French Africa. Algiers, 1947, Abd-el-Tif. Paris, 1948, Letourneur gallery. Paris, from 1950 to 1960, Salon d'Automne and Salon Comparaisons . Paris, 1962, Roy's gallery. Paris, May 1963, Exhibition organized on the occasion of the Estates General on Disarmament , Cercle Volney. First Salon Biarritz - San Sebastian: School of Paris - Painting, sculpture: André Beauce, Georges-André Klein , Adrienne Jouclard , Jean Joyet , Robert Lotiron , Roland Bierge , Andrée Bordeaux-Le Pecq , Henri Hayden , Franck Innocent , Germaine Lacaze...
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1950s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Peony impromptu
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured the transient beauty of blossoms, conveying a blend of vitality and tenderness. My brushstrokes reflect the impressionism's play with light and ex...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ship at the pier
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've channeled the vitality of the sea and the stoic grace of a ship at rest. Using an expressive touch, I blend realism with impressionistic flair, capturing t...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Love story
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my artwork, I strove to capture the profound connection between beings, a moment of tenderness transcending words. This piece embodies the timeless dance of companionship and empa...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée

Flowers
Located in Genève, GE
Work on a paper that is mounted on a canvas Dimension with frame : 50 x 61 x 4.5 cm This painting depicts a vibrant bouquet of red, white, and purple flowers arranged in a yellow and...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil

The Triumph Of Love. Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
The Triumph of Love weaves symbolism with uplifting imagery. The painting is woven with free flowing brush strokes overlaying the canvas to create a stunning piece that is imbued wit...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ballerine sur fond vert, 1995, original lithograph by Jean Jansem, handsigned
Located in Les Acacias GE, GE
Jean Jansem (1920-2013) Ballerine sur fond vert, 1995 Lithographie sur papier Arches, justifiée et numérotée 48/100 Signée en bas à droite 22 x 17 cm / 32 x 26 cm Bibliographie: ...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

PEA
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my artwork, I've channeled a vibrant blend of naivety and pop art whimsy, using the lush textures of acrylic and oil to give life to a curious feline character. Primitivism and im...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Red carp
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured the dynamic essence of a red carp as it swims effortlessly through the vibrant waters. Employing techniques from expressionism and impressionism, ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Cardboard

1970’s Huge French Expressionist Green Landscape Avenue of Trees, signed oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Avenue of Trees French Expressionist School, signed front and back Dated 1974 oil on canvas, framed framed: 37 x 44 inches canvas: 32 x 39 inches private collection, France the p...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Venice, Gondolier 2
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I captured a lone gondolier upon the serene waters of Venice, blending acrylic and oil to reflect both the rough textures of life and the smooth flows of its joys. ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard

"Lighthouse" by William GOLIASCH - Oil on wood 16x26 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Oil on wood sold with frame Total size with frame 36x47 cm William GOLIASCH is a Swiss artist born in 1922 and died in 1986. His works have been sold at public auction 100 times, ma...
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1970s Expressionist Art

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Oil

Sun, Sails, Sea
Located in Zofingen, AG
NOT STRETCHED. You'll receive it rolled, in a TUBE. Ready for stretching. I recommend stretching your painting in a local custom framing shop or gallery. It will be the most affordab...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Lydia au coussin indien, 1995, original lithograph by Jean Jansem handsigned
Located in Les Acacias GE, GE
Jean Jansem (1920-2013) Lydia au coussin indien, 1993 Lithographie sur papier Arches Signée et justifiée 49 x 64,5 cm / 56 x 76 cm Imprimeur: Arts-Litho, Paris Editeur: Jansem, Pari...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Art

Materials

Lithograph

French Riviera : House Surrounded by Lavender - Original Lithograph
Located in Paris, IDF
Pierre AMBROGIANI (1907-1985) House Surrounded by Lavender, 1974 Original Lithograph (Gourdon Workshop) Signed with the artist's stamp On vellum 38 x 28 cm (c. 14.9 x 11 in) Excell...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Pocket Bright Red Strawberry fruit art old master style
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Bright Red Strawberry [2023] original Oil paint on canvas Image size: H:5 cm x W:5 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:5 cm x W:5 cm x D:2cm Frame Size: H:15 cm x W:15 cm...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Surrealism expressionism scene landscape mixed media
By Augustin Ubeda
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Agustín Úbeda (1925-2007) - Surrealist scene - Mixed technique on paper glued to board Measurements 44x71 cm. Without frame. BAD CONDITION, NEEDS RESTORATION. Origin: Family of the a...
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1960s Expressionist Art

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Paper, Board, Mixed Media

"Red poppies and daisies in a vase" ( modern expressive floral painting)
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This modern colorful floral artwork "Red poppies and daisies in a vase " is full of vivid colors ( red, yellow, green, blue, purple) which are my tools of expression. I explore th...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Paper, Acrylic

lovers
Located in IT
The item is located in central London, United Kingdom. It is possible to ship this item stretched and framed. Please, feel free to contact us for further details. the item will ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Cotton Canvas, Canvas, Oil

Music of the Senses (Ballerina 2)
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this artwork, I embraced the fluidity of expressionism with dashes of impressionism and a touch of pop art allure. I sought to weave the language of music and dance into ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Gesänge Gegen Bar - Rare Book illustrated by George Grosz - 1931
Located in Roma, IT
Gesänge Gegen Bar is an original modern rare book written by Günther Schwenn (Berlin, 1903 - Geneva, 1991) and engraved by George Grosz (Berlin, 1823 - 1959, Berlin) in 1931. Publis...
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1930s Expressionist Art

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Paper, Photogravure

"Still Life with Fruits", Large, Early 20th Century Oil on Canvas by Celso Lagar
Located in Madrid, ES
CELSO LAGAR Spanish, 1891 - 1966 STILL LIFE OF FRUITS signed "Lagar" lower left oil on canvas 29-3/4 x 38 inches (75 x 96 cm.) framed: 33-1/2 x 41-3/4 inches (84.5 x 105.5 cm.) PROVENANCE Private French Collector Celso Lagar Arroyo (Ciudad Rodrigo, 1891 - Seville, 1966) was an expressionist Spanish painter of the first generation of the School of Paris, where he lived most of his life. He was influenced by avant-gardes of all kinds, such as cubism and fovism. He painted mainly landscapes and still lifes...
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Early 20th Century Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

portrait print Emerald boy
Located in IT
portrait of a boy limited edition hand signed print on paper
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Paper, Color

ELVIS
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vivid creation, I fused acrylic and oil to breathe life into a whimsical feline, capturing its essence with naive charm and pop-art vibrancy. Primitivist simplicity meets imp...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, 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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Photographic Film, Magazine Paper

Venice, Gondolier 1
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've merged the free-spirited strokes of impressionism with the emotional depth of expressionism, capturing the essence of a serenely gliding gondolier in Venice. Usin...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard

Blue pond
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this artwork, I sought to capture the serene beauty of nature using the delicate dance of light and shadow upon water. This expressionistic approach emphasizes the tranqu...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ballet Class
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this piece, I aimed to capture the ephemeral beauty and grace of a ballet dancer in motion. Employing oils, I layered vibrant colors and soft textures to celebrate the po...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Irises on Blue
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I sought to capture the ephemeral beauty of irises, using vibrant strokes of acrylic and oil to express their dynamic, almost lively forms against a vivid blue back...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Pont Neuf Paris Misty River Seine Scene, French Expressionist Signed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, signed and dated 1970's Title: Pont Neuf, Paris Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 9.5 x 13 inches Provenance: private collec...
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20th Century Expressionist Art

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Oil

Lavender coast
Located in Zofingen, AG
Have you ever found yourself early in the morning or at sunset on the shore of a paradise landscape with blooming lavender? If not, then let's go together to the cool scent of laven...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid-Century French Expressionist Oil, 'Anniversary Flowers and Champagne'.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Mid Century Expressionist oil on canvas tablescape of flowers and Champagne. This wonderfully energetic painting straddles the line between impressionism and expressionism. The form...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Art

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Acrylic, Oil, Canvas

Along the golden alley
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I aimed to capture the serene beauty of autumn, where the whisper of falling leaves and the soft, golden light create a peaceful retreat from the world. The lone figur...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée

Lake view by A. Muller - Oil on canvas 60x73 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Work on canvas with a frame; total size 80x93 cm
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1940s Expressionist Art

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Oil

Bouquet of flowers on a doily
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas This captivating still life features an understated ceramic vase, set on a delicate doily, housing a bouquet of vibrant flowers. The yellow, white and red flowers stan...
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1920s Expressionist Art

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Oil

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...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Large Figurative French Expressionist Signed Oil, group of figures, Moses?
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, indistinctly signed and dated Title: Large group of figures travelling through desert - possibly Biblical, Moses? Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, framed and inscribed verso. framed: 24.25 x 20 inches...
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20th Century Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Church of Saint-Nicolas du Chardonnet in Paris
Located in London, GB
'The Church of Saint-Nicolas du Chardonnet, Paris', gouache on art paper by Lucien Génin (circa 1930s). In Paris' 5th Arrondissement the site in which Saint-Nicolas du Chardonnet is ...
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1930s Expressionist Art

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Paper, Gouache

Pegasus and the Witches (after Shakespeare's Macbeth) 1974. 46x38cm
Located in Riga, LV
Vladimir Glushenkov (1948-2009) (May 21, 1948, Riga - December 26, 2009, Riga) - painter, graphic artist, poet, translator. Vladimir Glushkenkov was born in family with Russian-Poli...
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1970s Expressionist Art

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Tempera, Cardboard

Mover ficha - Óleo sobre tela - Año 1966
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
INTERESANTE OBRA DEL PRESTIGIOSO ARTISTA MARIO BEDINI (Sacile, Italia, 1936 - Sant Celoni, Barcelona, 2011) SE TRATA DE UN OLEO SOBRE TELA COMO PUEDEN APRECIAR, LA OBRA VA FIRMADA ...
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1960s Expressionist Art

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Oil

Sea. Sailboat
Located in Zofingen, AG
"In this oil painting, I've infused the canvas with the tranquil yet invigorating spirit of the sea. The sailboat, a focal point, carries within it a sense of adventure and freedom. ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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