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
Contemporary abstract interior expressive acrylic painting on paper
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary expressive interior abstract artwork "The rhythm of life" by French artist Natalya Mougenot commands attention with its bold use of color and dynamic brushstrokes.
...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
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
Happy hotel, Amboise
Located in Genève, GE
Work on paper
This captivating work reveals an interior scene rich in detail and texture. At the heart of the composition, a figure draped in flowing fabrics stands by a blazing fire...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Watercolor
Sheryl Roberts, The Trail of Happiness, Original Landscape Painting, Art Online
Located in Deddington, GB
Sheryl Roberts
The Trail of Happiness
Original Landscape Painting
Oil and Acrylic Paint on Canvas
Size: H 106cm x W 156cm
Sold in a Black Float Frame
(Please note that in situ images...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
Carlotta Auba by Simon Tozer, Limited edition print, Sailing, Coastal
Located in Deddington, GB
Carlotta Auba by Simon Tozer [2022]
limited_edition and hand signed by the artist
Screenprint on Paper
Edition number of 18
Image size: H:23.5 cm x W:3...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Paper, Screen
Large landscape watercolour by Cornish artist Fred Yates of sunrise over forest
By Fred Yates
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A beautiful and serene watercolour painting by Cornish artist Fred Yates. This large example of his work highlights his ability to balance colour and light in an expressive manner. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Watercolor
Contemporary impressionist expressive acrylic floral bouquet vase painting
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This captivating floral artwork "Summer blooming flowers in a blue vase" is an exuberant portrayal of a bouquet, radiating vibrancy and textural complexity. The piece commands attention with its vigorous brushstrokes, creating a sense of movement and depth.
The bouquet is composed of blooming flowers in a rich palette of colors ranging from various shades of pinks and purples to luminous whites. Each flower is rendered with bold, gestural layers of paint, creating a tactile surface that invites the viewer to appreciate the artist’s dynamic technique.
The background, with its harmonious blend of cool blues and popping greens, forms a vivid contrast against the warm tones of the flowers, enhancing their visual impact.
Noteworthy is the blue-checkered vase...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor
Duet
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I sought to capture the quiet beauty of simplicity. The smooth, muted background contrasts with the textured, loosely brushed white rose and vibrantly depicted lemo...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Beautiful lilies
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured the delicate essence of these blooms, employing a rich blend of fine art, impressionism, realism, and a vintage touch that invites nostalgia. The ...
Category
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Lily on a pond
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I harnessed the vibrant spirit of Impressionism mixed with the depth of Realism to bring forth the serene, yet lively essence of a blooming water lily. The brus...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
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
"Modella" Matita cm. 50 x 70 1962
Located in Torino, IT
Disegno espressionista
Figura femminile
Artista Italiano che ha dedicato la vita all'arte
Edgardo CORBELLI (Torino, 1918 – 1989)
MUSEI
Orléans, Francia, Musée Collégiale Saint Pierre le Puellier
Salon de...
Category
1960s Expressionist Art
Materials
Paper, Graphite
Peony expression
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've melded expressionism with delicate realism to capture the vibrancy and transient beauty of peonies. The brushstrokes passionately convey the textures of th...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Paul Klee Etching "Die Szene mit der Laufenden"
Located in Berlin, DE
Helio-etching on hand-made paper, 1925 by Paul Klee. Signatur is printed, lower right: Klee
From portfolio Paul Klee, Handzeichnungen 1921-1930; Here no 28
Image: 5.63 x 7.48 in ( 14...
Category
Early 20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Etching
Still-life with bouquet of roses Giclée print
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this piece, I poured my soul into capturing the essence of ephemeral beauty. The delicate interplay of light and shadow, the tender petals against the vintage tones, all ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée
The Severn Vale, Original, Landscape, Expressionist
Located in Deddington, GB
The Severn Vale is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley This miniature painting shows the vast Severn vale looking out from Edge near Stroud. The little patchwork fields of pink a...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Board
Red Koi Fish
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this spirited dance of water and color, I've captured the graceful motion of koi fish, using watercolor’s fluidity to echo their serene, yet vibrant energy. My strokes blend fine ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Watercolor
Vintage Mid Century Modern Swedish Landscape Framed Oil Painting - Lake Houses
Located in Bristol, GB
LAKE HOUSES
Size: 55 x 65 cm (including frame)
Oil on board
A lively and scenic modernist landscape composition, executed in oil onto board.
The composition presents a picturesque view of houses by...
Category
1960s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Board
Late 20th Century French Abstract Expressionist Acrylic on Board. 'Jazz Night'.
By Thierry Miramon
Located in Cotignac, FR
Late 20th century abstract expressionist oil on board representation of a lively jazz night by French artist, Thierry Miramon, signed top left and pres...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Board, Acrylic
Port Roya 2
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vivid work, I've melded acrylic and oil to breathe life into a bustling marina. Channeling the spontaneity of expressionism and the allure of impressionism, I invite viewers ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
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
Sakura in the city park
Located in Zofingen, AG
"As the artist behind this canvas, I've infused life into the scenery, with vivid oil strokes blending impressionism and expressionism. It captures the transient beauty of blooms aga...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mer de Glace (Sea of Ice)
Located in Genève, GE
The painting *Mer de Glace* by Percival Pernet (1890–1977) is a striking representation of his modern and refined artistic style. It portrays a captivating view of the glacier of Mon...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Cardboard
Blue of Blues, Abstract Fish Shapes Diptych, Overlapping Forms, Mediterranean
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: Blue of Blues N12
Medium: Mixed Media on Paper
Size: 90x 120 cm total (35.4 x 49.6 inches). Each panel measures 63 x 90 cm (24.8 x 35.4 inches).
Year: 2023
* 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, Watercolor, Paper
Pieretto Bianco (Italian painter) - Early 20th century figure painting - Satyr
Located in Varmo, IT
Pietro Bianco Bortoluzzi, known as Pieretto Bianco (Trieste 1875 - Bologna 1937) - Satyr and Nymph.
50.5 x 50.5 cm without frame, 57.5 x 57.5 cm with frame.
Oil on cardboard, in a ...
Category
Early 20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portfolio: La Révolution Française 1789
Located in OPOLE, PL
Bernard Buffet (1928–1999, France)
Portfolio: La Révolution Française 1789, 1977
Bernard Buffet’s La Révolution Française 1789 (1977) is a striking portfolio of ten color lithograph...
Category
1960s Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
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
Käthe Kollwitz Bronze Sculpture "Der Abschied" ( Leave )
Located in Berlin, DE
Very emotional sculpture by Käthe Kollwitz ( 1867-1945 ), Germany. Conceived 1940/1941. Bronze dark patinated on granite rectangular base. One of a 50 pieces, cast 1975. Signed down...
Category
1940s Expressionist Art
Materials
Granite, Bronze
In the beautiful park
Located in Zofingen, AG
With every stroke of my brush, I sought to capture the serenity and vibrant contrasts of nature. This piece blends expressionism and impressionism, infusing fiery reds and calm blues...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Am Strand liegender Knabenakt
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
’Am Strand liegender Knabenakt’
By Willy Jaeckel
Medium - Stone Lithograph
Signed - Yes
Edition - Unkown
Date - 1918
Size - 277mm x 290mm
Condition - 8. In reasonable conditio...
Category
Early 20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
Bouquet of lilacs
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil on canvas, I've poured my soul into capturing the delicate dance of lilacs, their colors bursting with life. Each stroke represents an emotion, a breath of passion. I mel...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Paul Collomb, Paris, Eiffel Tower, Invalides, The Beautiful View, Oil on Canvas
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on canvas by Paul Collomb (1921-2010), France, 1960s. The beautiful view. Measurements : with frame: 54.5x41.2 cm - 21.5x16.2 inches, without frame: 46x33 cm - 18.1x13 inches, fo...
Category
1960s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Acrylic on Paper, 'Hommage to Debussy'.
Located in Cotignac, FR
A large contemporary abstract expressionist acrylic on paper by French artist, Christian Manoury. Signed bottom right.
Inspired by the wonderful music of Debussy, a beautifully ligh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Pink coast
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've captured the serene moment of a woman caressed by the gentle hues of a sunset at the coast. Through the blend of realism and impressionism in oils, I sought to...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Collage, interior design graphics
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this artwork, I explored the juxtaposition of the vintage and modern, the real and the imagined. Using collage materials juxtaposed with delicate pencil and bold ink, I s...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Mixed Media, Cardboard, Handmade Paper, Felt Pen, Color Pencil, Paper, M...
Storm
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I wanted to capture the tumultuous beauty of the sea under a turbulent sky. The vibrant oil colors allow me to explore the depth and texture of the waves cresting bene...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Landscape by Karl Speglitz - Watercolor 11x13 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Work on paper
Dimension with pass
21.7 x 27.7 cm
Category
1930s Expressionist Art
Materials
Watercolor
On the crest of a wave
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this painting, I sought to capture the dynamic and ever-changing spirit of the sea. Using oils, I blended the techniques of impressionism and realism to give life to the ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Afterthoughts Sergio Moscona Contemporary art painting colour human comedy
Located in Paris, FR
Acrylic paint and ink on paper pasted on canvas
Hand-signed by the artist
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Paper, Ink, Acrylic
Venice in night lights
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've poured my soul into capturing the ephemeral beauty of twilight dance on water, embracing the blend of expressionism and impressionism. The vibrant colors intertwi...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée
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
Three Irises by the pond
Located in Zofingen, AG
With vigorous strokes and a vibrant palette, I've brought to life the fleeting beauty of blooms by the water's edge. This oil painting is my ode to nature's serene moments, where the...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of Young Girl - Original Lithograph by Hervè Morvan - 1957
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Young Girl is an original litograph realized by Hervè Morvan in 1957.
Good condition except for some spoiled paper on the upper and lower margin.
Signature and dated wi...
Category
1950s Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
Roses
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the timeless elegance of roses, a symphony of color and emotion. Every brushstroke is imbued with passion, reflecting the dan...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
In warm splashes
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my painting, I've captured the exhilarating moment of human spirit breaking through nature's tumultuous wave. The bold palette and dynamic brushstrokes showcase the raw power of e...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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
"The Fire," night landscape by Gabrielle Ricard - Cordingley. Yr 1967.
Located in Firenze, IT
"The Fire," night landscape by Gabrielle Ricard - Cordingley.
Yr 1967.
A night landscape with forest fire, painted by Gabrielle Ricard-Cordingley (b. 1924), daughter of a well-known ...
Category
1960s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
7 roses
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've embraced a blend of expressionism and impressionism to evoke the transience of beauty. Each stroke conveys a raw emotion, crafting a dance of light and sha...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Odalisque', French Watercolour of a Female Nude.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Late 20th Century watercolour on paper of a naked female figure before an open window. Signed bottom right but as yet not deciphered. Presented in carved, white painted wood frame.
...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
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...
Category
1960s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Games with Water at Sunset
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this expressionist oil painting, I've swirled vibrant shades of blue and crimson to capture the dynamic interplay of water and light at sunset. This piece reflects the fervor and ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hippie portrait original oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Frame size 50x58 cm.
Joan Cruspinera Muñoz was born in 1945 in Tiana, Barcelona. This Catalan artist is a painter, draftsman and painter. His training...
Category
1970s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Woman with a chef's Hat Belle Epoque
By René Guinand
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Golden wooden frame
81 x 68 x 3 cm
Woman with a chef's hat
This striking portrait, typical of Expressionism, depicts a woman in an introspective pose. Vigorous brushst...
Category
1910s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Fireworks Lights in The Sky Blue Diptych, Handmade Cyanotype, Watercolor Paper
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype.
"Fireworks Lights" is a minimal cyanotype diptych that shows path of the fireworks over the sky.
Details:
+ Title: Firew...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Emulsion, Dye Transfer, Lithograph, Monotype
Golden tree
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this expression of nature’s vibrant dance, I bring to life an enchanted forest bathed in golden light. Through vigorous oil strokes, the painting captures the dynamic interplay of...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still life with peonies
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I sought to capture the effervescence of nature's transient beauty. I used oil to express the delicate vibrancy of peonies, with my brushstrokes blending impr...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bunch of grapes
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the lush essence of life. Each grape, rich and vibrant, symbolizes abundance and prosperity. Brushstrokes balance fine art wi...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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