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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
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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 ...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Lost is a Lovely Place to Find Yourself
Lost is a Lovely Place to Find Yourself

Lost is a Lovely Place to Find Yourself

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

I realized nobody is coming to save you unless you save yourself! Light at the end of the tunnel awaits only those who dare to try again each time they fail Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist IDORENYIN UMANA...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Fra Åsgårdstrand (Schiefler 260; Woll 289), Edvard Munch
Fra Åsgårdstrand (Schiefler 260; Woll 289), Edvard Munch

Fra Åsgårdstrand (Schiefler 260; Woll 289), Edvard Munch

By Edvard Munch

Located in Southampton, NY

Drypoint on gewöhnlichem aber holzfreiem vélin paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good Condition. Notes: From the album, Verzeichnis Des graphischen Werks Edvard Munchs Bis 1...

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Early 1900s Expressionist Art

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Drypoint

HAMBURGER KNIEPPE
HAMBURGER KNIEPPE

HAMBURGER KNIEPPE

By Käthe Kollwitz

Located in Santa Monica, CA

KATHE KOLLWITZ (1867-1945) HAMBURGER KNIEPPE, 1901) (K.58 IIIb) Soft Ground Etching, Plate 9 ¾ x 8 ¼ sheet 10 ½ x 13 ¾. With the von de Becke blind stamp in the lower right. Prin...

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Early 1900s Expressionist Art

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Etching

"Aus dem Composanto" original woodcut

"Aus dem Composanto" original woodcut

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original woodcut. The inscription on the banner translates to "Come Sweet Death". Printed in Germany in 1922 for the rare Ganymed portfolio of "Das vierte Jahrbuch der Marees...

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1920s Expressionist Art

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Woodcut

Fela The Black President -21st Century, Contemporary, Africa, Activism Democracy
Fela The Black President -21st Century, Contemporary, Africa, Activism Democracy

Fela The Black President -21st Century, Contemporary, Africa, Activism Democracy

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Fela’s Demonstration Of Craze: Nothing has changed since Nigerian Afrobeat music pioneer, Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti, known professionally as Fela Anikulapo Kuti, or simply Fela, gave his own epic and hilarious breakdown of Democracy [1980]. As Nigerians all over the world remember and celebrate Democracy Day on June 12, yearly. Fela described Democracy as simply Demonstration of Craze. Looking at it critically, it makes all the sense that there is to be derived from the word. Nigerians have not only been crying from time immemorial, it is not a different scenario today as the same hands are still running the cabal. Nothing has changed, despite the ‘change’ mantrum. Here’s what he said, “Now I mentioned Democracy. In English, an English man...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Fantasy with Flowers 66
Fantasy with Flowers 66

Fantasy with Flowers 66

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 ...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

A fated meeting in the rain Original impasto Miniature oil painting
A fated meeting in the rain Original impasto Miniature oil painting

A fated meeting in the rain Original impasto Miniature oil painting

Located in Zofingen, AG

This original oil painting captures a chance encounter on a rainy city street. The artist's skillful brushwork blends expressionism with realism, depicting a fleeting moment of conn...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Tarrasso square. House in the countryside. Original acrylic painting
Tarrasso square. House in the countryside. Original acrylic painting

Tarrasso square. House in the countryside. Original acrylic painting

Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL

Les Guilleries. Original acrylic canvas painting signed work Casimiro Martínez Tarrassó, a painter known simply as Tarrassó. He was trained at the La Llotja School in Barcelona. He c...

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1940s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Early 20th Century French Expressionist Landscape “Le pique-nique” Oil Painting
Early 20th Century French Expressionist Landscape “Le pique-nique” Oil Painting

Early 20th Century French Expressionist Landscape “Le pique-nique” Oil Painting

Located in Holywell, GB

Early 20th Century Expressionist Landscape “Le pique-nique” A colourful landscape painted with confident dramatic brush strokes in the style of the early 20th century expressionist ...

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Early 20th Century Expressionist Art

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Oil

Fantasy with Flowers 48
Fantasy with Flowers 48

Fantasy with Flowers 48

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 ...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

"Juges" from the suite "Les Fleurs du Mal""
"Juges" from the suite "Les Fleurs du Mal""

"Juges" from the suite "Les Fleurs du Mal""

By Georges Rouault

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Juges" from the suite "Les Fleurs du Mal" created in 1937/38, is an original color aquatint on Montval paper by renown French artist Georges Rouault, 1871-1958....

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

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Aquatint

Pond with pink lilies
Pond with pink lilies

Pond with pink lilies

Located in Zofingen, AG

In crafting this painting, I sought to capture the tranquility and ephemeral beauty of nature. Each brushstroke is a tender embrace of the lilies' delicate dance on the water's refle...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Colourful Provence Sky, French Expressionist Original Painting
Colourful Provence Sky, French Expressionist Original Painting

Colourful Provence Sky, French Expressionist Original Painting

By Akos Biro

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

AKOS BIRO (HUNGARIAN 1911-2002) watercolour, signed board size: 6.5 x 9.75 inches Beautifully colourful, original painting by the very popular and highly regarded Hungarian/ French...

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Late 20th Century Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

Tulips Yellow 2
Tulips Yellow 2

Tulips Yellow 2

Located in Zofingen, AG

"Tulips Yellow 2" captures the vibrant essence of yellow tulips through a lively mix of impressionistic and pop art styles. Oil pastels and colored pencils blend to create a dynamic...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Paper

Brutalist Expressionist Ceramic Head Sculpture Testa Nº12 – Refractory Stoneware
Brutalist Expressionist Ceramic Head Sculpture Testa Nº12 – Refractory Stoneware

Brutalist Expressionist Ceramic Head Sculpture Testa Nº12 – Refractory Stoneware

By Óscar Aldonza Torres

Located in FISTERRA, ES

This ceramic head sculpture from the Testas series, titled Testa Nº12, is an expressionist exploration of the human face in refractory stoneware fired in reduction. The sculpture pre...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Clay, Glaze

The Bush in the Badlands, Oil Painting
The Bush in the Badlands, Oil Painting

The Bush in the Badlands, Oil Painting

By Crystal DiPietro

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A small green bush stands out as a symbol of life against an eroded desert. The bright sun reveals the ruggedness of the badlands. A darker mesa rises in the di...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Oil

Gorgeous cactus flowers (colorful painting on paper)
Gorgeous cactus flowers (colorful painting on paper)

Gorgeous cactus flowers (colorful painting on paper)

Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR

This modern colorful artwork "Gorgeous cactus flowers" is full of vivid colors which are my tools of expression. I explore the beauty of these beautiful pink blooming cactus flower...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Paper, Acrylic

A Girl Running Through Puddles Original impasto Miniature oil painting
A Girl Running Through Puddles Original impasto Miniature oil painting

A Girl Running Through Puddles Original impasto Miniature oil painting

Located in Zofingen, AG

This original oil painting captures a girl running through puddles under a vibrant red umbrella. The artist's passion comes alive through bold strokes that create a beautiful contras...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

The Silence of Fading Light, Original Painting
The Silence of Fading Light, Original Painting

The Silence of Fading Light, Original Painting

By Crystal DiPietro

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Fading sunlight casts warm orange hues across the mountain, while cool pastel tones settle in the shadows and desert brush below. In the foreground, a mix of pl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Watercolor

"Zehlendorf" original lithograph

"Zehlendorf" original lithograph

By Rudolf Grossmann

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This is one of the Berlin Scenes executed by Rudolf Grossmann during the years before World War I and published in Germany by Bruno Cassirer from 1911-14...

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1910s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

'Still Life of Fruit', Grande Chaumiere, Hans Hofmann, NY ASL, Monhegan, PAFA
'Still Life of Fruit', Grande Chaumiere, Hans Hofmann, NY ASL, Monhegan, PAFA

'Still Life of Fruit', Grande Chaumiere, Hans Hofmann, NY ASL, Monhegan, PAFA

By Alex Minewski

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Signed lower right, 'A. Minewski' for Alexander Minewski (American, 1917-1979) and painted circa 1950. Born in Detroit, Alexander Minewski left home at the age of 14 to work in the circus. He subsequently worked as a sign painter and a logger. Minewski first studied at the Society of Arts and Crafts in Detroit (1936-1939) and received scholarships that allowed him to attend the Art Students League in New York City (1939-1942). There, he studied under artists including Jean Charlot, Ernest Fiene, George Grosz and Vaclav Vytlacil. During World War II, Minewski joined the army and fought as a combat engineer. Wounded in Burma while fighting with Merrill's Marauders, he spent two years there recovering from his wounds. Following his time in Burma, Minewski studied for two years on the G.I. Bill in Paris at the Académie de la Grande Chaumiere (1950-1952) and, independently, with Hans Hofmann in New York City (1952-1953). Hofmann was influential on his style and his work shifted away from a moody realism towards a fuller expressionism. In 1954, Minewski began spending his summers at the artist’s colony in Monhegan Island, Maine. While there, he was able to work and collaborate with other artists and friends such as Ted Davis...

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1950s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Floral fantasy
Floral fantasy

Floral fantasy

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this oil painting, I wanted to capture the ethereal beauty and transcendence of nature meshed with human grace. Each stroke embodies the delicate dance between reality and fantasy...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Linen, Oil

Still-life with bouquet of roses Giclée print
Still-life with bouquet of roses Giclée print

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 ...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée

Expression with sunflowers 50X50
Expression with sunflowers 50X50

Expression with sunflowers 50X50

Located in Zofingen, AG

In creating this vibrant piece, I embraced the vivid, passionate essence of sunflowers. My brushstrokes carry the emotion of raw energy juxtaposed with the gentle dance of light, hop...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Provence Countryside Landscape Red Roofs French Expressionist Original Painting
Provence Countryside Landscape Red Roofs French Expressionist Original Painting

Provence Countryside Landscape Red Roofs French Expressionist Original Painting

By Akos Biro

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

AKOS BIRO (HUNGARIAN 1911-2002) gouache/ painting board size: 9.5 x 10.75 inches Beautifully colourful, original painting by the very popular and highly regarded Hungarian/ French p...

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Late 20th Century Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

"Woman Leaning Forward" by Gustav Klimt - Original Print from Courtesans Folio
"Woman Leaning Forward" by Gustav Klimt - Original Print from Courtesans Folio

"Woman Leaning Forward" by Gustav Klimt - Original Print from Courtesans Folio

By Gustav Klimt

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Plate #3 from Gustav Klimt's 1907 "Dialogues of the Courtesans" portfolio, consisting of 15 collotypes on cream japon paper. The drawings in this folio are said to be studies for Klimt's well-known Water Serpents paintings...

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Early 1900s Expressionist Art

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Paper

Poster for the 15th Exhibition of the Vienna Secession by Adolf Michael Bohm
Poster for the 15th Exhibition of the Vienna Secession by Adolf Michael Bohm

Poster for the 15th Exhibition of the Vienna Secession by Adolf Michael Bohm

By Adolf Boehm

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Note: Due to the size, weight, and value of this piece, we require shipping through 1stDibs, for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standar...

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Early 1900s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

Haystacks  in Nordmany

Haystacks in Nordmany

By Bernard Buffet

Located in New York, NY

This is a period when the artist saw the light differently and the journey all started in 1971. Bernard Buffet, the artist, was searching for subjects, looking to paint what he saw j...

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Late 20th Century Expressionist Art

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Oil

RUN
RUN

RUN

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this painting, I've captured the vibrant essence of freedom and movement against a backdrop of majestic mountains and an expansive sky. The bold strokes of acrylic and oil blend a...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard

Fishing Port
Fishing Port

Fishing Port

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this painting, I've melded acrylic and oil to capture the vibrant, ever-moving essence of the fishing port. Inspired by expressionism and impressionism, the thick, intentional str...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard

Clown et Enfant (Clown and Child) From the suite Cirque (Circus)
Clown et Enfant (Clown and Child) From the suite Cirque (Circus)

Clown et Enfant (Clown and Child) From the suite Cirque (Circus)

By Georges Rouault

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Clown et Enfant (Clown and Child)" from the suite "Cirque (Circus) by Andre Suarez" created in 1930, is an original color aquatint, etching and drypoint by renown French artist Georges Rouault, 1871-1958. It is signed in the plate as issue. According to Isabelle Rouault (Daughter of the artist) the total edition was 500. Published by Ambroise Vollard, Paris and printed by Maurice Potin, Paris. Referenced and pictured in the artist's catalogue raisonnes by Rauch #153, Kornfeld, Klipstein Catalog 120, #134 to #144, Soby pages 110 and 120, and Ambroise Vollard Editeur by Una E. Johnson #202 and page #109. . The plate mark (image) is 12.15 x 8.25 inches, framed size is 24.75 x 21 inches. Custom framed in a wooden black and gold frame, with fabric matting, fabric spacer, and gold color bevel. Artwork and frame are in excellent condition, the colors are fresh and bright. Example of this artwork is held in many museums including The Museum of Modern Art, New York About the artist: French painter, draughtsman, printmaker and designer, Georges Rouault created a personal style of Expressionism that gives him a highly distinctive place in Modern Art. Rouault was born in 1871, in the cellar of a house in Belleville, a working class quarter of Paris near the Père Lachaise cemetery, while the city was being bombarded by government troops quelling the Paris Commune. His father was a finisher and varnisher of pianos at a local factory. Rouault's grandfather was an amateur art...

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

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Aquatint

Original Oil On Canvas Painting Titled: Audrey
Original Oil On Canvas Painting Titled: Audrey

Original Oil On Canvas Painting Titled: Audrey

By Christina Major

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

(Designers: Custom framing is available for this item) Quotes in this order: The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes because that is the doorway to her heart, the place...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil

After the Summer Rain
After the Summer Rain

After the Summer Rain

Located in Zofingen, AG

"After the Summer Rain" is a vibrant abstract cityscape painted with layers of acrylic and oil on linen. The artist masterfully captures a moment of raw beauty and resilience. The p...

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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas, Oil

Untitled
Untitled

Theophilus MadakiUntitled, 2022

$2,000Sale Price|20% Off

Untitled

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Fantasy with Flowers 47
Fantasy with Flowers 47

Fantasy with Flowers 47

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 ...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Colorful vase by Jean Krillé - Oil on wood 92x65 cm
Colorful vase by Jean Krillé - Oil on wood 92x65 cm

Colorful vase by Jean Krillé - Oil on wood 92x65 cm

By Jean Krille

Located in Geneva, CH

Of Germanic descent, the painter Jean Krillé was born in 1923 in Switzerland. His father, writer and poet, oriented him towards art and culture. From the age of 16, he enrolled at th...

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Late 20th Century Expressionist Art

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Oil

Gladiolus
Gladiolus

Gladiolus

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this energetic piece, I've unleashed a symphony of vibrant colors and passionate strokes to celebrate life's vivacity. Merging expressionism with a touch of pop art, I've used acr...

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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Satin Paper

Fantasy with Flowers 44
Fantasy with Flowers 44

Fantasy with Flowers 44

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 ...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Marc Chagall, The Blue Fish, from Chagall, 1957
Marc Chagall, The Blue Fish, from Chagall, 1957

Marc Chagall, The Blue Fish, from Chagall, 1957

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Le Poisson Bleu (The Blue Fish), from the album Chagall, originates from the 1957 edition published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1957. This enchanting composition exemplifies Chagall’s poetic imagination and his symbolic use of color to express emotion, spirituality, and dreamlike wonder. In Le Poisson Bleu, a radiant blue fish glides across a fantastical landscape, surrounded by floating figures and luminous forms that evoke the harmony between nature and the divine. The deep blue tones suggest both serenity and transcendence, capturing the mystical lyricism that defines Chagall’s vision. The work transforms the natural motif into a metaphor for freedom, renewal, and the boundless vitality of life. Executed as a lithograph on velin paper, this work measures 9.06 x 15.75 inches (23.01 x 40 cm), with centerfold as issued. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the superior craftsmanship of the Mourlot Freres atelier, celebrated for its collaborations with the foremost modern artists of the 20th century. Artwork Details: Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) Title: Le Poisson Bleu (The Blue Fish), from Chagall, 1957 Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Dimensions: 9.06 x 15.75 inches (23.01 x 40 cm), with centerfold as issued Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1957 Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Catalogue raisonne references: Chagall, Marc, and Julien Cain. Chagall Lithographe. Andre Sauret, Editeur, 1960, illustration 198. Cramer, Patrick, and Meret Meyer. Marc Chagall: Catalogue Raisonne Des Livres Illustres. P. Cramer ed., 1995, illustration 34. Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the album Chagall, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, 1957 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French), This album was printed by Drager Freres in Montrouge on behalf of Maeght Editeur, 13, Rue de Teheran, Paris VIII. The original color lithographs were drawn by Mourlot Freres. The photographs of the works printed are of Y. Hervochon, M. Routhier, Draeger. Copyright 1957. About the Publication: The 1957 album Chagall, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, stands among the most celebrated achievements of mid-century art publishing. Each lithograph within the volume reflects Marc Chagall’s synthesis of visual poetry and spiritual resonance, revealing the painter’s unique ability to weave emotion and imagination into color. Through the technical excellence of the Mourlot atelier, Chagall’s luminous palette and ethereal forms were translated into lithography with remarkable fidelity. Conceived under the direction of Aime Maeght, the album highlights the enduring dialogue between artist, printer, and publisher—a creative partnership that elevated the printed image to a work of fine art and helped define the legacy of modernist bookmaking. About the Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) was a Belarus-born French painter, printmaker, and designer whose visionary imagination, radiant color, and deeply poetic symbolism made him one of the most beloved and influential artists of the 20th century. Rooted in the imagery of his Jewish heritage and the memories of his childhood in Vitebsk, Chagall’s art wove together themes of faith, love, folklore, and fantasy with a dreamlike modern sensibility. His unique style—merging elements of Cubism, Fauvism, Expressionism, and Surrealism—defied categorization, transforming ordinary scenes into lyrical meditations on memory and emotion. Influenced by Russian icon painting, medieval religious art, and the modern innovations of artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Georges Braque, Chagall developed a profoundly personal visual language filled with floating figures, vibrant animals, musicians, and lovers that symbolized the transcendent power of imagination and love. During his early years in Paris, he became an integral part of the Ecole de Paris circle, forming friendships with Amedeo Modigliani, Fernand Leger, and Sonia Delaunay, and his creative spirit resonated with that of his peers and successors—Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray—artists who, like Chagall, sought to push the boundaries of perception, emotion, and form. Over a prolific career that spanned painting, printmaking, stained glass, ceramics, and stage design, Chagall brought an unparalleled poetic sensibility to modern art, infusing even the most abstract subjects with human warmth and spiritual depth. His works are held in the most prestigious museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Centre Pompidou, the Tate, and the Guggenheim, where they continue to inspire generations of artists and collectors. The highest price ever paid for a Marc Chagall artwork is approximately $28.5 million USD, achieved in 2017 at Sotheby’s New York for Les Amoureux (1928). Marc Chagall Le...

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1950s Expressionist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Early autumn mood. Cardboard, oil, 24x32 cm
Early autumn mood. Cardboard, oil, 24x32 cm

Early autumn mood. Cardboard, oil, 24x32 cm

By Edgars Vinters

Located in Riga, LV

Early autumn mood. 1990. Cardboard, oil, 24x32 cm This painting depicts an early autumn landscape with lively, textured brushstrokes that capture the transition between summer and f...

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1990s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Cardboard

Expressionist art for sale on 1stDibs.

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.