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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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Expressionist
La balance romaine, 1986, original lithograph by Jean Jansem, handsigned
By Jean Jansem
Located in Carouge GE, GE
Jean Jansem (1920-2013)
La balance romaine, 1986
Lithographie sur papier Japon
Signée en bas à droite et justifiée Hors Commerce
50 x 65 cm / 54 x 76 cm
Très rare exemplaire
D'un...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
Happy snowman 30X30
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've captured a moment of pure, childlike wonder—a cheerful snowman set against a winter twilight. Its bright, lively colors evoke innocence and nostalgia, invi...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Mountain peak 50X70
Located in Sempach, LU
In creating this piece, I strove to capture the raw power and silent majesty of nature's pinnacle. Through expressive brushstrokes and a harmonious blend of oil colors, my work stand...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Large 20th Century French Expressionist Signed Oil View over Paris River Seine
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Bridges over the River Seine
French Expressionist artist, 20th century
indistinctly signed/ titled verso
oil on board, framed
framed: 22 x 26 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Snowman and bullfinches
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the serene connection between the whimsy of winter and the joyous spirit of nature. With each stroke, I evoke the frolicsome ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
""ARTdoggy" Midday rest"", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
I only make original works. Each is a one of a kind so you will have the only one! My artwork is my emotions and you can see that emotions on the canvas - You can experience it each ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Street in Venice 50X70
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I sought to capture the serene ambiance of a secluded waterway, embracing the vibrancy of the architecture that emerges brilliantly with each brushstroke. The l...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Magic dream 80X80
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've delved into the tender connection between nature and childhood. The way the child and the majestic animal share a moment of silent conversation amidst the ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
WINTER SALE! Snowdrops 40X50 oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I poured my soul into capturing the transient dance of light and shadow, creating a hum of warmth and chill. Each stroke brims with vitality, embodying nature's...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Snow Waltz
Located in Sempach, LU
In this piece, I've poured my love for the whimsical dance of winter. Using expressive brushwork, I've materialized two joyful figures against a tapestry of icy blues and frosty whit...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Mountain river 60X60
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've captured the raw beauty of nature, blending expressionism's emotion with impressionism's light dance. The mountain's majestic tranquility meets the river's...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Meditation, Hand Printed Work, Linocut
Located in Yardley, PA
Linocut on tikitaka japanese paper. Belongs to a series of linocuts which have as principal theme everyday life scenes. The actual image is 23x30. Would be sent rolled in a tube. :: ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Linocut
Spring Herbs 35X45
Located in Sempach, LU
As the artist, I poured my soul into this creation, blending the vivid hues of nature with impassioned brushstrokes to encapsulate the serene yet wild spirit of the landscape. The mo...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
colorful landscape 62/22, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
When someone mentions “different dimensions,â€
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic
In the Kingdom of Ice 50X70
Located in Sempach, LU
In this painting, I've unleashed a cascade of raw emotion onto the canvas, blending realism with strokes of expressionism to capture the majesty and serenity of a glacial kingdom. Th...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Sitges Spain acrylic on canvas mediterranean seascape urbanscape
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Illegible signature.
Frameless.
Category
1960s Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Red Rose Bush, Pink and Yellow Margaritas Diptych, Illustration Style Gestures
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Rose Bush" is an abstract expressionist painting by Romina Milano where a dance of blue gestures unfolds across colorful brushstrokes infused with raw emotion.
Romina Milano is an...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic, Ink, Watercolor
Little Ballerina-original abstract figurative oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Little Ballerina I" by Iryna Yermolova is a captivating abstract figurative painting that captures the grace and innocence of a young dancer in a mom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dandelions in flight 60X60
Located in Sempach, LU
In this work, I've captured the ephemeral beauty of nature's cycle. I chose oils to convey the rich vibrancy and delicate dance of seeds on the wind. The artistry here lies in the dy...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
If Only I Could-original abstract figurative landscape painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"If Only I Could" by Iryna Yermolova is a captivating abstract figurative painting that invites viewers into a world of introspection and contemplation. Executed with expressive stro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Transparent Wave, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Painting of a wave breaking near the shore. Acrylic paint on canvas. The work is sent unmounted and rolled in a tube. She goes to the beach whenever possible and always brings her c...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic
Chagall At Pace/Columbus - Marc Chagall - Lithography
By Marc Chagall
Located in Winterswijk, NL
"Chagall At Pace/Columbus" by Marc Chagall
Exhibition poster
Color offset lithography
Signed in the print
Publisher: Pace Gallery, Columbus
Category
1970s Expressionist Art
Materials
Color, Lithograph
Lovers - The Portrait Of Love 4, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original contemporary figurative painting on square canvas, painted edges and ready to hang. Part of the series, showing emotional portrait of couples sharing their love and comfort....
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic
Mère et enfant, 1989, original lithograph by Jean Jansem, handsigned, numbered
By Jean Jansem
Located in Carouge GE, GE
Jean Jansem (1920-2013)
Mère et enfant, 1989
Lithographie sur papier Arches
Signée en bas à droite et justifiée en bas à gauche
67 x 50,5 cm / 76 x 54 cm
Bibliographie:
Imprimeu...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
Snow alley 60X60
Located in Sempach, LU
In this painting, I poured my heart into capturing the serene embrace of winter. The play of light against the snow-clad trees creates a captivating dance of colors and shadows, invi...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Villa the Private Pool-original abstract figurative painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Villa the Private Pool" by Iryna Yermolova is a captivating abstract figurative painting that transports viewers to a serene and idyllic retreat. Executed with expressive strokes us...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
colorful landscape 63/22, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
When someone mentions “different dimensions,â€
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic
Christmas Tree at the City Hall Square 40X50
Located in Sempach, LU
In my creation, I've dallied with the chilly air of a wintertide's embrace, letting the cool blues contrast warmly with the sprinkle of festive lights. I've sought to infuse each str...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Fragment of a lawn of dandelions 50X70
Located in Sempach, LU
In creating this piece, I reveled in the play of light and shadow amongst the vibrant dandelions and ethereal seed heads, capturing nature's fleeting beauty. With each brushstroke, I...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
A Party
Located in Aberdeen Dyce, GB
Born in 1962, Bludov was educated at the Faculty of Graphics at the Kiev State Art Institute in 1990. He is a member of the Union of Artists of Ukraine and a professor of art at the ...
Category
20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic
Coffee time Sergio Moscona Contemporary art painting colour human comedy
Located in Paris, FR
Acrylic paint, ink and collage on paper
Hand-signed and dated lower left by the artist
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Paper, Ink, Acrylic
Red Pepper #2, Painting, Watercolor on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Watercolor work on an archival quality paper , Arches 300g/m. Belongs to an ongoing series about the food the painter eats. She likes the deep rich red and shinny texture of this red pepper...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Watercolor
Snowman and Christmas trees
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've captured a whimsical winter moment filled with joy and serenity. The snowman, graced with a cheerful smile, stands as a symbol of the simple pleasures and ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Tenderness 40X30
Located in Sempach, LU
This work symbolizes our wonderful, beautiful and fragile, like a crystal world.
The magic field of solar dandelions from which it is impossible to take your eyes off.
A short moment...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Sunny dandelions 50X70
Located in Sempach, LU
This work symbolizes our wonderful, beautiful and fragile, like a crystal world.
The magic field of solar dandelions from which it is impossible to take your eyes off. A short moment...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Dress up the snowman! Gift Art 30X25
Located in Sempach, LU
In the embrace of winter's chill, I crafted this oil painting, where vibrant touches of expressionism meet the tender narrative of impressionism. A child's innocent connection with a...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Snowman family
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've captured the warmth of family ties against the chill of a winter's day. Through impressionistic strokes and an expressionistic palette, I aimed to evoke th...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
WINTER SALE! Ice.Snow. 40X50 oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've melded expressionism with touches of realism to encapsulate the raw purity and silent strength of winter. The strokes convey the heavy calm of snow, while ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Green apples on the table" Oil on wood cm. 63 x 25 1970
By Enzo FARAONI
Located in Torino, IT
Still life, Apples, Green,
Enzo FARAONI (S. Stefano Magra, La Spezia, 1920/2017)
Enzo Faraoni is a great painter and engraver from Florence; he expresses the poetic everyday life o...
Category
1970s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
WINTER SALE! The river in winter 50X70 oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
In this piece, I sought to capture the serene stillness of winter, with oil paints delicately layered to create a landscape that invites reflection. The gentle pinks and cool blues m...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
WINTER SALE! Winter evening 50X70 oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
In this tranquil scene, I've immersed my brush in the silent poetry of winter's embrace. Through textured oils and a symphony of muted pastels, I've sought to capture the hushed whis...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Stéphanie au collant à damier, 1989, original lithograph by Jean Jansem, signed
By Jean Jansem
Located in Carouge GE, GE
Jean Jansem (1920-2013)
Stéphanie au collant à damier, 1989
Lithographie sur papier Arches
Signée en bas à droite et justifiée en bas à gauche
50 x 65 cm / 54 x 76 cm
Bibliographi...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
Christmas tree in the snow
Located in Sempach, LU
In my artwork, I've captured the serene majesty of a solitary evergreen standing resilient amidst a tranquil snowy landscape. Every stroke of my oil paints breathes life into the con...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
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, Acrylic, Ink, Paper
Night fragrance XVII, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The new work of the artist continues a series of works called "Night Flavors". This is the 17th work in this series. Plants, flowers, recognizable and sometimes unreal, created by th...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
WINTER SALE! Into the forest to cut down Christmas tree 50X70
Located in Sempach, LU
In this expressive oil painting, I captured the silent serenity of a winter landscape blanketed in snow, aiming to evoke the anticipation and warmth of holiday traditions. Through a ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Snowman in a fairy forest
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've captured a whimsical snowman, the embodiment of winter joy. The expressive strokes and vibrant palette evoke the crisp, enlivening air of a snowy forest. T...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Snowman with a flashlight 30X25
Located in Sempach, LU
In my painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the whimsical joy and innocent warmth of winter's magic. Brushstrokes of oil dance across the canvas, framing a cheerful snowman as...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Peace at home Sergio Moscona Contemporary art painting human comedy drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Acrylic paint on canvas
Hand-signed by the artist
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Squared Tropical Garden, Red Flamingo Flowers Landscape, Botanical Green Leaves
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Squared Tropical Garden I" is an abstract expressionist painting by Romina Milano where a dance of black gestures unfolds across colorful brushstrokes infused with raw emotion.
Ro...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic, Ink, Watercolor
Forest in January days 40X40
Located in Sempach, LU
I poured my soul into this canvas, channeling the serene stillness and gentle crispness of a January day. With oils, I melded impressionism and expressionism, capturing the dance bet...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Still scared Sergio Moscona Contemporary art painting colour human comedy red
Located in Paris, FR
Acrylic paint, ink and collage on paper
Hand-signed and dated lower right by the artist
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Ink
Christmas wish 60X90
Located in Sempach, LU
In the soft embrace of oil pastels, I've lovingly woven a tapestry of pure innocence and wonder. My brushstrokes carry the gentle weight of dreams, as this young muse, with fairy win...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Sunshine and peace Sergio Moscona Contemporary art painting human comedy drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Acrylic paint, ink and collage on paper
Hand-signed and dated lower right by the artist
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Paper, Ink, Acrylic
Snowy winter. Children make a snowman
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've captured a whimsical winter moment filled with joy and serenity. The snowman, graced with a cheerful smile, stands as a symbol of the simple pleasures and ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Edith Desternes, The Church Notre-Dame de l'Assomption in Auvers-sur-Oise, 1920s
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on canvas by Edith Desternes (1901-2000), France, 1920s. The Church Notre-Dame de l'Assomption in Auvers-sur-Oise. This church has been painted in 1890 by Vincent van Gogh. At first glance, one is struck by the strength of this work. Then, on examination, one is captivated by this depth of soul and technique. Edith Desternes uses a thick paint here where black, and dark colors, play a privileged role. Thus the contrast between the warm and cold tones, surrounded by black, create an intense luminosity reminiscent of stained glass windows from the Middle Ages. Georges Rouault is present in this powerful work. With frame : 87x66 cm - 34.25x26 inches ; without frame : 81x60 cm - 31.9x23.6 inches ; 25P Format. Signed "E. Desternes" lower right (see photo). On the back, we notice the pictorial material dropped by the artist, it is not a restoration. The condition is excellent !
Céline Édith Desternes was born in Paris on February 21, 1901. She was the daughter of Louis Desternes (1864-1936), professor at the Lycée...
Category
1920s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
WINTER SALE! Snowy chalet 50X70 oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
As I caressed the canvas with my brush, oil paints gave life to this tranquil scene, a symphony of blues, and whites composing the serene wintry melody. My strokes carried the whisper of crisp mountain...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Deviant Beauty, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Deviant Beauty, oil on canvas, 120 x 120 x 3 cm I lay beneath lavender pendants and deep purple blooms. In the shade of the Wisteria tree I look at the beauty around me, the tangle...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
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