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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West End, colorful gestural abstract painting
By C. Dimitri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Abstract cityscape indebted to Matisse's "View of Notre Dame."
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil, Permanent Marker
$5,500
"Untitled Men and Women", 12" x 15" Lithograph Attributed to Pablo Picasso
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 12" x 15" etching in a 26.5" x 30.5" frame is attributed to Pablo Picasso. The imprint of the plate can be seen imbedded into the paper and is created using a deep brown ink. Th...
Etching
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 ...
Photographic Film, Magazine Paper
Mid Century French Expressionist Landscape Portrait, La Fermière Normande.
Located in Cotignac, FR
A mid-century French Expressionist oil on paper, laid on board, painting titled 'La Fermière Normande' (The Normandy Farmer) by Raphael Arnal. The painting is signed bottom right and...
Paper, Acrylic, Oil
$733Sale Price|26% Off
Country House In The North (Landhaus im Norden)
By Paul Klee
Located in Kansas City, MO
Paul Klee (after) Country House In The North (Landhaus im Norden) Year: 1925 Serigraph Size: 14x16.9 on 19x21.5 inches Edition: 440 Signed in the stone, numbered by hand Publisher: K...
Screen
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
Untitled 4 - 21st Century Contemporary, Expressionist Portrait, African Woman
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Africa This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gall...
Canvas, Acrylic
Max Eisler Eine Nachlese folio “Hygieia” collotype print
Located in Palm Beach, FL
After Gustav Klimt, Max Eisler #10, Ausschnitt aus dem Bilde “Medizin”; multi-color collotype detail from Medicine, one of the faculty paintings for the Uni...
Paper
Christmas Tree at the City Hall Square 40X50
By Elena Lukina
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vibrant oil painting, I've captured the essence of wintertime festivity and warmth amidst the chill. The brushstrokes convey movement, reflecting the bustling energy of holid...
Canvas, Oil
Christmas Tree at the City Hall Square 40X50
By Elena Lukina
Located in Zofingen, AG
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...
Canvas, Oil
$1,640Sale Price|20% Off
African Boy IV Painting, Expressionist Acrylic on Canvas, 21st Century
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
African Boy is a series of paintings by talented artist Faith Gbadero. This series of Artworks capture the response and attitudes of African young adults...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
"Business News" (2009) by Jann T. Bass, Original Oil Painting of Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
"Business News" (2009) by Jann T. Bass is an original handmade oil painting that depicts two men sitting on a park bench. This painting measures 9 x 12 inches and is ready to hang.
Oil, Board
$1,000
Meneses. 15.18.2 MALLORCA. square. LANDSCAPE- original acrylic wodd painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
MAJORCA. LANDSCAPE- original acrylic wodd painting. This Catalan painter, settled for years in Mallorca, offers a series of landscapes in which the natural is treated in the impress...
Wood, Oil
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
"Welsh Coast at Ogmore" by the Sea Original Watercolor
Located in Soquel, CA
"Welsh Coast at Ogmore" by the Sea Original Watercolor Grey tones dominate this rocky coastal painting by John Addyman (Wales, 1929-2006), characterized by his use of muted tones, pr...
Watercolor, Laid Paper
Tranquil Day, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Vibrant autumn trees paint a distant forest in shades of red, orange, and yellow. Soft layers of beige and blue land stretches across the foreground. A pale sky...
Oil
$810
Olympic Palette on Cream, Vertical Painting, Simple Colorful Gestures on Beige
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Olympic Pattern on Cream" is an abstract painting diptych by Spanish artist Natalia Roman. It is a beautiful series of rhythmic brushstrokes combined with subtle tones and unique sh...
Acrylic, Paper
French Expressionist Provence Luberon Poppy Field Oil Painting Ambrogiani Style
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title French Expressionist Provence Luberon Poppy Field Oil Painting Ambrogiani Style Key Details Artist: French School, mid 20th century Subject: Provençal landscape, believed to de...
Oil
$1,655Sale Price|62% Off
Landscape Painting of Dijon France, Burgundy Canal by Jean Boulay (1937-1994) B
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Pair of Landscapes: Dijon France, Burgundy Canal B Jean Boulay (French, 1937-1994) Oil on canvas Signed and dated 21 1/2 x 15 inches (each) The pair landscape...
Canvas, Oil
Mirando al Cielo 5 - Countryside Murmuration Misty Landscape Photograph
By Rosa Basurto
Located in Brighton, GB
Mirando al Cielo 5 is a beautiful 30cm x 30cm Digital Print on 50cm x 50cm Cotton Paper. This is a Limited Edition of 9 + 2 Artist Proofs in this size. Rosa Basurto is a self-taught...
Photographic Paper, Color, C Print, Digital
"Roadster" (2005) Expressionist Still-Life, Oil Painting on Panel
Located in Denver, CO
"Subject matter to me is a vehicle for me to explore how I observe life. My urban influences are an assembly of varied fabrics stitched together to form a tapestry. It is not to re...
Oil, Panel
Mid Century French Expressionist Portrait Man in Crown Framed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title Mid Century French Expressionist Portrait Man in Crown Framed Oil Painting Key Details Artist: French School, mid 20th century Title: Expressionist Portrait of a Man Medium: Oi...
Oil
Irises
By Elena Lukina
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil on canvas, I've poured my soul into capturing the essence of growth and resilience. Each brushstroke narrates a dance of light and shadow, embodying the juxtaposition of ...
Canvas, Oil
Town Square, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A town square boasts structures with mixed architectural styles. Lively street performers and the crowd enjoy each other's company. It captures the vibrant es...
Acrylic
$1,312Sale Price|40% Off
Church of Saint-Nicolas du Chardonnet, Gouache on Paper, 1930s, Framed
By Lucien Génin
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 ...
Paper, Gouache
The Songs of Songs of King Salomons
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Teo Tobiasse (French/Israeli, 1927-2012) Title: "The Songs of Songs of King Solomons" Year: 1975 Medium: Color lithograph Edition: Numbered LVII/C in pencil Paper: Jap...
Lithograph
$673
Fantasy with Flowers 44, Expressionist Mixed Media on Paper, Unframed
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures) paper 59x42cm On the paper acrylic, oil pastel, felt-tip pen, ink, gold leaf, pencils, silver,mixed media. Flowers are a smile of ...
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
$1,980Sale Price|30% Off
LES DEUX AMIES Signed Lithograph, 1980, Abstract Fantasy Portrait, CoBrA Artist
By Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo (Corneille)
Located in Union City, NJ
Les Deux Amies is an original hand drawn limited edition lithograph printed in 13 colors on archival Somerset paper 100% acid, free, by the Dutch artist known as CORNEILLE(Guillaume van Beverloo) an abstract expressionist who co-founded the 20th Century experimental art movement CoBrA recognized for their spontaneous, rebellious style of painting that was heavily inspired by the art of children and the mentally ill. Corneille devises his colorful fantastic imagery with exotic plant forms, sensuous female bodies, animals and lively pattern design. Les Deux Amies is a fantastical red outlined portrait of two people; one a frontally posed female depicted with a bright blue, wavy wedge hairdo and dark mauve face. Her colorful mask...
Lithograph
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Brass Section (Gelburd/Rosenberg 70-77), Jazz Series, Romare Bearden
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Romare Bearden (1911-1988) Title: Brass Section (Gelburd/Rosenberg 70-77) Year: 1979 Medium: Lithograph on vélin d’Arches paper Edition: 110/175, plus proofs Size: Paper Size...
Lithograph
Gaspar Riera. Masia. Majorca original expressionist
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Masia Majorca original expressionist painting framed Painter born in the town of Estellencs on the island of Mallorca, from his youth he dedicates himself to drawing and watercolor...
Wood, Acrylic
"Odalisque yellow" Oil , cm. 40 x 50 1937 free shipping
Located in Torino, IT
Odalisque ,yellow,orange, orient Giulio DA MILANO (Nizza, 1895 - Torino, 1990) Giulio Da Milano was a Giacomo Grosso's disciple and he was very close to the artists that used to patronize La Coupole de Montparnasse (from Kisling to Pascin, from Derain to Vlaminck). He is considered one of most representative exponents of the Turin’s artistic scene in the ‘30s-‘40s, close to the Gruppo dei Sei. His works can be found in the following museums: Turin, Modern Art Gallery...
Canvas, Oil
The Bridge - Original photograph
By Dora Maar
Located in Paris, IDF
Dora MAAR The Bridge Original silver print made from the original 1935 negative Authenticated by the Succession stamp on the reverse (see photo) Limited edition of 5 copies (here, t...
Silver Gelatin
$2,680Sale Price|20% Off
You Become What You Think About - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Eli...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Two Figures and Two Figures (Masked) Skate Deck Modern Design
Located in Madrid, Madrid
The Skateroom x JOHN BALDESSARI Two Figures and Two Figures (Masked) with Blue Shape Date of creation: 2025 Medium: Digital print on Canadian maple wood Edition: 30, unnumbered Uns...
Wood, Maple, Screen
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
True Friend 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women Love Men
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Dan...
Canvas, Acrylic
CATS
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vibrant composition, I've joyfully blended impressionism with pop art, using acrylic and oil to bring to life these charming feline figures. The piece captures the warmth of ...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Carefree Sincerity, Impressionist Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas, 2026
By Oksana 5
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Carefree Sincerity is a vibrant, emotionally charged original oil painting that radiates joy, inner freedom, and authentic beauty. Executed in a striking contemporary expressionist s...
Oil
Mirando al Cielo 6 - Murmuration Misty Country Landscape Photograph
By Rosa Basurto
Located in Brighton, GB
Mirando al Cielo 6 is a beautiful 30cm x 30cm Digital Print on 50cm x 50cm Cotton Paper. This is a Limited Edition of 9 + 2 Artist Proofs in this size. Rosa Basurto is a self-taught...
Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, C Print
3 Whisper of the Adriatic Venice Biennale 2026 Project
By Elena Lukina
Located in Zofingen, AG
THE PROJECT: INDEPENDENT PAVILION VENICE 2026 This work is a cornerstone of the "In Minor Keys: The Turquoise Silence" series — a large-scale artistic manifesto created specifically ...
Canvas, Linen, Oil
BIRD 19
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've melded acrylic and oil to capture the frailty yet resilience of nature, through a burst of textured strokes embodying both expressionism and impressionism. The ey...
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
$650Sale Price|45% Off
The Yellow Donkey (Der Gelbe Esel) (Esther Gentle Reproduction)
By Paul Klee
Located in Kansas City, MO
Paul Klee (after) The Yellow Donkey (Der Gelbe Esel) Year: 1939 Lithograph Size: 14.125x19.6 on 20.6x26 inches Esther Gentle, Reproduction, 1952 Edition: 300 Inscribed in pencil stam...
Lithograph
Die Bettler Lithograph, Expressionist, Signed, Edition of 100, 1922
By Max Beckmann
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Die Bettler (The Beggars) Lithograph, 1922 Signed in pencil lower right (see photo) From: Berliner Reise Series, Plate 7 Printed on wove paper Edition: 100...
Lithograph
$650
"Entropy X" Oil Painting on Canvas, Mixed Media, 60x53 cm
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
Figurative painting with animals, mixed media, on a blue background. Figurative animal magic in blue. A shared dream where you and I are one with them. Everything is connected: the v...
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
"Bread" Lithograph by Käthe Kollwitz, Expressionist, Circa 1941, Numbered
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold lithograph titled "Bread" by Kathe Kollwitz (German, 1867-1945). This piece is one of the Lithographic reproductions of the original lithographs, plate 2 from a series of 10, pr...
Paper, Ink, Lithograph
Abundance by Sharles, Original 48x24" Oil on Board
By Sharles
Located in Loveland, CO
Abundance by Sharles 48x24" image size (58" x 33" including the frame) Original Oil on Canvas, Signed lower right as pictured. True to its title, the painting celebrates natural over...
Oil
Lily pond
By Elena Lukina
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this tranquil scene, I've poured my soul into the serene play of light and reflections, seeking to capture the pond’s subtle dance of water and lily pads. My use of oils ...
Canvas, Oil
1 Depth in Minor Painting, Turquoise Palette, Venice Biennale 2026
By Elena Lukina
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Depth in Minor" is the fundamental work that opens the entire Venetian cycle. It captures the incredible, translucent emerald light within a cresting wave — a symbol of inner streng...
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Moonlight 60X50 oil
By Elena Lukina
Located in Zofingen, AG
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...
Canvas, Oil
$6,800
Havana
By Jean Carzou
Located in New York, NY
Jean Carzou traveled to Havana as an artist to explore the world and he captured a ship from a earlier era.
Watercolor
$9,750
"Wild and Beautiful II" - Colorful Impasto Abstract Floral Inspired Oil Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
Sveta Hessler (Russian, born 1973) "Wild and Beautiful II" 2025 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. Sveta Hessler explodes the traditional ...
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Field melody
By Elena Lukina
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've encapsulated the serene interplay of nature's symphony and the tranquil sights of the countryside. Notice how the storks atop the hay bales serve as conductors of...
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée
$1,752Sale Price|20% Off
David's Journey Oil and Acrylic Painting, Expressionist, 21st Century
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"David's Journey" by Joshua Salami is a captivating artwork that beautifully encapsulates the spirit of a young man embarking on a profound voyage of self-discovery, passion, and vis...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Pomegranate
By Elena Lukina
Located in Zofingen, AG
Imbued with the vigor of expressionism and the gentleness of impressionism, this piece marries the tangible with the emotional. It's a tribute to nature's intricate design and a medi...
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Marc Chagall, The Lovers in Gray, from Tales of Boccaccio, 1950 (after)
By Marc Chagall
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) (after) Title: The Lovers in Gray (Les Amoureux en gris) Year: April 20, 1950 Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Paper Size: 14 x 10.5 inches (35.56 x...
Lithograph
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Untitled -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Men, Colours
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Dan...
Canvas, Acrylic
Still-life with lilac
By Elena Lukina
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I sought to capture the delicate dance of light and shadow, the gentle caress of the blossoms, and the tranquility that comes from nature's beauty. As I chose my palet...
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée
"THE LONG WALK HOME" DEBRA BENDITZ TEXAS ARTIST COWBOY/VAQUERO
Located in San Antonio, TX
Debra Benditz (Born 1957) Texas Artist Image Size: 15 x 12 Frame Size: 24 x 20.5 Medium: Oil on Canvas, Signed "The Long Walk Home" We will only ship in the Continental United State ...
Oil
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Africa Motherhood - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$2,200
"Nestled" - Rural Midwestern Winter Landscape, Acrylic/Charcoal Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Leigh Ann Van Fossan's "Nestled" is a charming acrylic and charcoal painting, created on canvas. Artist Statement: "This emotional, impulsive, and nostalgic work captures a familiar...
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Focus Mixed Media Painting on Canvas, Expressionist, 21st Century
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authent...
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$639Sale Price|30% Off
La porte du jardin, 1986, original lithograph by Jean Jansem, handsigned
By Jean Jansem
Located in Les Acacias GE, GE
Jean Jansem (1920-2013) La porte du jardin, 1986 Lithographie sur papier Arches Signée en bas à droite et justifiée en bas à gauche 51 x 70 cm / 54 x 76 cm D'une édition à 30 exemp...
Lithograph
10 Through the Mist of Time Venice Biennale 2026 Project
By Elena Lukina
Located in Zofingen, AG
THE PROJECT: INDEPENDENT PAVILION VENICE 2026 This work is a cornerstone of the "In Minor Keys: The Turquoise Silence" series — a large-scale artistic manifesto created specifically ...
Canvas, Oil