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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
Spring poppies 50X50
Located in Sempach, LU
In creating this piece, I've poured my soul into the vivid crimson blooms, contrasting against the subdued greens and blues, evoking life's vibrancy. Each stroke is a breath, blendin...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

The balance of love. 30X60 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art.
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've passionately melded expressionism with realism to evoke the intimate harmony shared between two souls amidst nature's embrace. The tranquil scenery and sof...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

Rose in hand 50X70 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I sought to capture the fragile beauty of a moment. Through the soft, nuanced shades and the tender way the petals rest in the hand, I intended to evoke a sense...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

At the autumn garden. Oil on cardboard, 80 x 57 cm
Located in Riga, LV
At the autumn garden. Oil on cardboard, 80x57 cm Janis Rikmanis (1901.5.IV – 1968.25.III) graduated Figurative painting studio of Latvia Art academy (1931). He took part in exhibiti...
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1950s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Cardboard

Bude Shadows, costal, beach, summertime, landscape, seascape, swimming, Cornwall
Located in Deddington, GB
Bude Shadows is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley Painted in the Artist's Gloucestershire Studio, Bude Shadows is Inspired by a trip to Cornwall last Summer. Photographs were t...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil

Love and umbrellas 60X80 oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've intertwined expressionism with impressionist touches to capture a couple's serene walk under a vibrantly hued autumnal canopy. The realism of the wet path ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Sunny day 24X30 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I captured the tranquil harmony of a serene walk along the shore. The vivid portrayal intertwines impressionism with realism—each brushstroke conveys the gentle...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

Figurative Portrait in the Style of Ramiro Arrue, The Gypsy Caravan
By Ramiro Arrue
Located in Cotignac, FR
Figurative Expressionist portrait and scene of a travellers gypsy caravan. The painting is signed bottom right, Fayo (?) but further research is necessary for an attribution. Presented in a fine chip carved Montparnasse frame. Provenance: from a Private French collection, South of France. A strong and powerful scene, part portrait part scene of a travellers life. Both characters seem to be in quiet contemplation aware of each other but not looking. The artist has created a mood to the painting featuring simple lines with an almost monumental quality and muted colour harmonies. The work is very reminiscent of the paintings of Ramiro Arrue and the scenes of his beloved Basque country. Ramiro Arrue was born in Bilbao, into an artistic family: his three older brothers, Alberto, Ricardo, and José, were also artists and frequently held joint exhibitions with him. He also had two sisters. Their father, Lucas Arrue, was an art collector who sold his collections (including a Goya) to pay for the artistic training of his sons. At the age of nineteen, Ramiro travelled to Paris to take courses at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière. Living in Montparnasse, he became an associate of his countrymen Ignacio Zuloaga and Paco Durrio, as well as the sculptor Antoine Bourdelle, who became a close friend. He was also associated with Picasso, Modigliani, and Jean Cocteau. In 1911, Arrue exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français. In 1922, along with his friends Philip Veyrin and Commandant William Boissel, he founded the Musée Basque at Bayonne. In 1925 Arrue won a gold medal at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs. He exhibited in Bayonne, Pau, Strasbourg, Bilbao, and Cordoba. Along with his brother José, he travelled and exhibited in South America, to Buenos Aires and Montevideo. He often, however, returned to the Basque Country, particularly to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, where he settled in 1917 and where he found his main inspiration for landscapes, portraits, and everyday scenes. In 1929, he married Suzanne: they went on honeymoon in St. Tropez. Arrue produced illustrations for Francis Jammes (La Noce basque), Pierre Loti (Ramuntcho), Joseph Peyré (Jean le basque...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

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Oil, Board

Cascading Waves of the Caribbean 80X100 oil on canvas
Located in Sempach, LU
In this dance of blues and whites, I've poured my soul into the wild embrace of the ocean's foam. Every stroke captures the relentless power and ethereal beauty of the waves. It's an...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Dancing in the rain 60X30 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
In this vibrant oil painting, I've captured the essence of unbridled joy and carefree abandon. Two figures dance beneath a crimson umbrella, their movements a blend of expressionism ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

Scarlet Poppies 40X55, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the wild, vibrant essence of poppies dancing in the breeze. Employing bold expressionist strokes and impressionistic color bl...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

View of the Fjord Blick auf die Förde - Landscape Fjord Germany
Located in London, GB
This watercolour is hand signed and dated in pencil by the artist "Heckel 42" [1942] in the lower right image. It is also hand titled in pencil “Blick auf die Förde” in the lower ri...
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1940s Expressionist Art

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Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

Snow peaks 60X50
Located in Sempach, LU
Through the textured layers of oil paint, I've sought to express the raw, exhilarating power of nature. My brushstrokes breathe life into this canvas, capturing the dynamic interplay...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

Roses in a blue vase 50X70 oil painting.
Located in Sempach, LU
As the creator of this piece, I immersed myself in the beauty of nature's transience, capturing the ephemeral grace of roses in a dance with light and shadow. Through my oil paints, ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Village. Oil on cardboard, 79. 5 x 100. 5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Village. Oil on cardboard, 79.5 x 100.5 cm Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001) Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad School of Art, S...
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1970s Expressionist Art

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Cardboard, Oil

Romance in Paris 55X40 oil on canvas, PARIS - CITY OF LOVERS
Located in Sempach, LU
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

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Oil, Canvas

'Winter Wave, Cornwall' c 2019 Mixed media
Located in Frome, Somerset
'Winter Wave, Cornwall' circa 2019 signed watercolour on paper oak glazed frame 43cmx52cm painting 26cmx36cm Expressionist view of a Cornish Cove in Winter months. Painted plein air ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Watercolor

Crane kiss 40X80 oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've captured an intimate dance of grace and elegance. The natural fluidity of movement and the tender connection between these creatures embody harmony and ser...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Romantic blues 40X30 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've immersed myself in the raw emotion of human connection against nature's canvas. I've melded expressionism with a touch of realism to capture an intimate mo...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

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...
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Early 20th Century Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

Moonlight 60X50 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
In crafting this piece, I channeled the serene yet profound energy of the nocturnal seascape. The interplay of moonlight sheathing the waves carries a tranquil aura, while the ethere...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

Snow White and Redhead 80X80 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I strove to capture the essence of companionship and the gentle intimacy shared between two majestic beings. The warm, soft hues and delicate brushwork express ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

Still life with Oranges and Owls, Oil On Canvas, Floral, Interior, Still life
Located in Deddington, GB
Still Life with Oranges and Owls is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley. Painted in the Artist's Gloucestershire Studio this miniature painting shows a still life of a selection of objects arranged by the Artist. Twos stone owls sit atop a stack of books, with two small oranges and a pear. A small jug of flowers slightly obscures the window. We can see out into the garden, where there are texturally painted trunks...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil

Red dress 60X80 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
In this embodiment of passion and serenity, crafted with oil on canvas, my hand wove the essence of raw emotion into every stroke. I melded expressionism's vigor with realism's detai...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

Valentine 50X40 oil painting. Valentine’s Day gifts art.
Located in Sempach, LU
In this fervent oil painting, I've channeled the vibrancy of passion and the tenderness of affection through a bouquet of luscious tulips cradled in a gleaming red vase. The expressi...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Blooming pond 50X50 oil on canvas
Located in Sempach, LU
In this vibrant oil painting, I've poured my zest for nature and renewal. Brushstrokes blossom across the canvas, capturing the essence of a serene pond, where time seems suspended. ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

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...
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1970s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Cardboard

Lady in Red 60X80 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
This artwork is a passionate symphony in oil, where expressive strokes and vibrant hues of red capture the essence of emotion and movement. It blurs the lines between realism and exp...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

Foaming wave 50X70 oil on canvas
Located in Sempach, LU
In this dance of blues and whites, I've poured my soul into the wild embrace of the ocean's foam. Every stroke captures the relentless power and ethereal beauty of the waves. It's an...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

le rêve bleu, nude woman, blue figurative modern, oil on canvas, collage, France
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Nude painting by artist Sophie Dumont, titled "Blue Dream," captures a portrayal of the female form through a blend of collage and oil on canvas. In this evocative piece, a nude wom...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Oil

Big wave.Surfing 70X50 oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've captured the awe-inspiring power and serene beauty of the ocean. The expressionist strokes convey the dynamic movement of the waves, while the impressionis...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

7 roses 50X40 oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I have poured my soul into capturing the timeless elegance of these blossoms. Swirling with emotion, they dance on the canvas—expressive brushstrokes marry real...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Homodeus
Located in Spetses, GR
Inspired by the writings of historian Yuval Noah Harari, Homo Deus creates a vision of the future: of Man physically transformed by new technologies to the point of attaining a statu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Bronze

Feline surrealism 70X50 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
In my painting, I've embraced the whimsical charm of naive art while infusing it with surreal and symbolic elements. Using oil paints, I've brought two feline figures to life against...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

Dreams Come True 50X70 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the intimacy of a serene moment shared between two people. The surreal backdrop, blending the majestic beauty of nature with ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

Edouard Goerg, Les 3 Brunes, Large Oil on Canvas, 1955
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Large oil on canvas by Edouard GOERG (1893-1969), France, 1955. LES 3 BRUNES. With frame : 114x95cm - 44.9x37.4 inches ; without frame : 92.2x73 cm - 36.3x28.75 inches. Format 30F. S...
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1950s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Dreaming Sunrise, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
A dream sunrise with vibrant colors. An original painting that expresses a fantasy seascape and colorful sunrise. It was painted in multiple layers with palette knife and brushes. ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil

Sunflower 70X50
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil on canvas, I've poured my soul into capturing the vibrant essence of life. With bold strokes and vivid hues, I've embraced expressionism and realism to evoke a sense of w...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

Wild field herbs 40X40 oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
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...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Tender love 50X50 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I poured my soul into capturing the intimate moment between these majestic beings. The language of their gentle nuzzle transcends words, speaking to the univers...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

Tulips with pear. Oil on cardboard, 50x40 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Tulips with pear. Oil on cardboard, 50x40 cm Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001) Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad School of Art,...
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1970s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Cardboard

Spring bouquet. Oil on cardboard, 85 x 74, 5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Spring bouquet. Oil on cardboard, 85x74,5 cm Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001) Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad School of Art,...
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1970s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Cardboard

I'm stronger than you think and even than I think
Located in Sempach, LU
Participant SOLO EXHIBITION in Thun, Switzerland "Strength, and Vulnerability" December 2022. Please get in touch with us if you have any questions about this artwork. MATERIALS: Th...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Acrylic, Canvas

secrets thoughts, nude woman, figurative modern, oil on canvas, textured, France
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
A captivating piece by artist Sophie Dumont, titled 'Secret Thoughts,' this oil-on-canvas female nude, painted with a palette knife, unveils a profound introspection. The canvas port...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Oil

Dandelions at sunrise 70X90
Located in Sempach, LU
When I get to work with dandelions, I associate them with our wonderful, beautiful and fragile, like a crystal world. The magic field of solar dandelions from which it is impossible ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

Tulips on a turquoise background. Oil on cardboard, 47 x 45, 5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Tulips on a turquoise background. Oil on cardboard, 47x45,5 cm Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001) Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Staling...
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1970s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Cardboard

Bloom on the Water-original abstract floral landscape painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Bloom on the Water" by Valery Khattin is a mesmerizing original abstract landscape painting that captures the essence of nature in a vibrant and expressive form. Executed with skill...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Dawn in Paris 50X50 oil on canvas, PARIS - CITY OF LOVERS
Located in Sempach, LU
In this vibrant oil painting, I've captured the romance of twilight caressing Paris. My brushstrokes convey the dynamic energy of day giving way to night, as the sky blushes with war...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Walk under umbrella 40X30 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've captured a serene stroll, both playful and introspective. The vibrant umbrella stands against the soothing backdrop, a dance of color and light, invoking a...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

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...
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1960s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

'Wiltshire Walk', c 2012 signed original painting
Located in Frome, Somerset
'Wiltshire Walk'. watercolour and ink on paper circa 2012 Signed hardwood glazed frame 57cm x 62cm painting 35cm x 38cm A painting created plien air whilst walking along the River Av...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Mixed Media

Nude with cat, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
My artwork is my emotions. The starting points for my work are often my personal memories and experiences as well as reflections on reality, but also photographs that I find in newsp...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

Pond in spring 60X50 oil. Canvas Italy by Caravaggio.
Located in Sempach, LU
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

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Oil, Canvas

The world belongs to you 80X100 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
In creating this piece, I poured my soul into capturing the essence of freedom and joy. The vibrant brushstrokes in oil reflect the intensity and depth of the liberating emotions cou...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

Romantic freshness 80X80 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
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

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Oil, Canvas

Large Mid Century French Expressionist Signed Oil Horse Racing Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Horse Race French expressionist artist, mid 20th century signed oil on artist paper, unframed artist paper: 20 x 25.5 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: ov...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

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Oil

Walk together 50X70 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the essence of companionship and the serenity of a shared journey. It's a dance of light and shadow over the figures, an intr...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

Risque – 24-03-22, Drawing, Pastels on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Once in a While a Pastel The first pastel drawing in the Risque series and was long overdue. At the beginning of February I started this one just to fill the time waiting for my s...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Pastel

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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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