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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
Maryland Dusk, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Maryland Dusk, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Maryland Dusk, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Janet Dyer

Located in Yardley, PA

An early-evening scene of Maryland countryside, with fields and distant farms. :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by...

Category

2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil

"Late Night at the Studio", Contemporary, Factory Interior, Blue, Oil Painting
"Late Night at the Studio", Contemporary, Factory Interior, Blue, Oil Painting

"Late Night at the Studio", Contemporary, Factory Interior, Blue, Oil Painting

By Catherine Picard-Gibbs

Located in Franklin, MA

“Late Night at The Studio” by Catherine Picard-Gibbs is an Expressionist interior factory scene in a palette of teal-blue and yellow. This evocative 18 x 24 inch oil on panel painting focuses on light pouring out from the haunting depths of an empty hallway. This textural artwork is framed in a silver crackle floater frame with a black interior, making the framed size 19 x 25 x 1.5 inches. Catherine Picard-Gibbs paints with bold brush strokes, using vibrant colors to show emotion and movement in landscapes and urban scenes. Her inspiration comes from the nuance and drama of her everyday world. Her evocative works have been featured throughout Massachusetts, in New York, and in the Midwest. Picard-Gibbs is represented by Fountain Street Gallery...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Board

Early to Mid 20th Century Italian Expressionist  "Pears"
Early to Mid 20th Century Italian Expressionist  "Pears"

Early to Mid 20th Century Italian Expressionist "Pears"

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mystery Italian Expressionist still life. This magnificent oil on board came from the estate of a retired Italian diplomat that had a place in Miami. He had wonderful art and antique...

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1940s Expressionist Art

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Oil

Vintage American Nocturnal New York City Bridge Cityscape
Vintage American Nocturnal New York City Bridge Cityscape

Vintage American Nocturnal New York City Bridge Cityscape

By Simon Gaon

Located in Buffalo, NY

A gorgeous purple nocturnal New York cityscape. Beautifully framed in a silver gilt wooden floater frame. Measuring: 19 by 25 inches overall and 18 by 24 inches image alone. Excellen...

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20th Century Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Board

Mid Century Expressionist Matador
Mid Century Expressionist Matador

Mid Century Expressionist Matador

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautiful mid century mystery painting. Expressionist bull fighting oil on canvas with fabulous fauvist colors. It is signed upper right corner, but I cannot make it out. Painting me...

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Wild Beauty, Original Signed Contemporary Farmhouse Equestrian Painting
Wild Beauty, Original Signed Contemporary Farmhouse Equestrian Painting

Wild Beauty, Original Signed Contemporary Farmhouse Equestrian Painting

By April Moffatt

Located in Boston, MA

Wild Beauty, Original Contemporary Farmhouse Equestrian Painting 24" x 18" x 0.75" (HxWxD) Acrylic on Canvas Hand-signed by the artist. A simple approach to an equestrian portrait, this gestural acrylic painting by artist April Moffatt puts the horse face to face with the viewer of the composition, engaging with a subtle eye contact to evoke a deeper emotional connection. The neutral color palette is reminiscent of a sepia toned photograph, which gives a sense of nostalgia and charm to the work. There is something calming about the painting, perhaps due to the therapeutic nature horses can have with humans. This work would be right at home on a barn ranch in Texas, but could also help bring the mid-western, country vibe to a more eclectic or transitional environment as well. Artist Commentary: Loose brushstrokes and expressive energy were used to convey the energy that resides just beneath a horses skin...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Voila
Voila

Voila

By René Romero Schuler

Located in Westport, CT

René Romero Schuler’s expressionistic paintings depict delicate female figures that she paints using a dry-brushed, minimalist hand, leaving her subjects mostly featureless but nonet...

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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Exploring Every Path 4 Magdalena Morey, Original Contemporary Impressionist Art
Exploring Every Path 4 Magdalena Morey, Original Contemporary Impressionist Art

Exploring Every Path 4 Magdalena Morey, Original Contemporary Impressionist Art

By Magdalena Morey

Located in Deddington, GB

Magdalena Morey Exploring Every Path 4 Original Cubist Inspired Landscape Painting Mixed Media on Canvas Canvas Size: H 30cm x W 30cm x D 3.5cm Sold Unframed (Please note that in sit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Paper, Pastel, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor

Passage Oil Painting on Canvas, Expressionist Style, 21st Century
Passage Oil Painting on Canvas, Expressionist Style, 21st Century

Passage Oil Painting on Canvas, Expressionist Style, 21st Century

By Evelyne Ballestra

Located in Miami, FL

Her work with signs, symbols and esoteric spirituality reflects her passion for the ancient past and represents a symbolic return to the ground from which we emerged. Her work creates a commentary about “beginnings” and the transmission of signs and emotions through visual elements evoking a spiritual essence to our scientific notion of etymology. After studying under Rolf Dürig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Unwinding Lady, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Unwinding Lady, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Unwinding Lady, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Carmen Tyrrell

Located in Yardley, PA

Second painting in a series of three, showing three different postures of female figures resting and unwinding. The colours used are predominating blue with some pink and white sugge...

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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Acrylic

Looking Up

Looking Up

By Mark Lavatelli

Located in Buffalo, NY

An original oil on canvas painting on panel by American contemporary artist Mark Lavatelli from the artist's most recent series. This painting comes housed in an artist made natural...

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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Encaustic, Oil, Panel

Fantasy with Flowers 23
Fantasy with Flowers 23

Fantasy with Flowers 23

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

Materials

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Two White Trees in the Park, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Two White Trees in the Park, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Two White Trees in the Park, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Janet Dyer

Located in Yardley, PA

Trees in blossom in springtime, Harriman State Park, New York :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Re...

Category

2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Acrylic

Ben (Water in the Hole) -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Landscape, Men
Ben (Water in the Hole) -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Landscape, Men

Ben (Water in the Hole) -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Landscape, Men

By Olamilekan Bello

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issue by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Drawing Room with Flowers, Original Painting
Drawing Room with Flowers, Original Painting

Drawing Room with Flowers, Original Painting

By Robert Hofherr

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A woman stands near the window of a drawing room, looking at a scene beyond. Bright yellow curtains frame the blue walls. An ornate mirror, a glass table with f...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Acrylic

Max Eisler Eine Nachlese folio "Portrait of Baroness Wittgenstein" collotype
Max Eisler Eine Nachlese folio "Portrait of Baroness Wittgenstein" collotype

Max Eisler Eine Nachlese folio "Portrait of Baroness Wittgenstein" collotype

By (after) Gustav Klimt

Located in Palm Beach, FL

After Gustav Klimt, Max Eisler Plate #4, Bildnis Baronin Wittgenstein; dark grey monochrome collotype after the 1905 painting in oil on canvas. GUSTAV KLIMT EINE NACHLESE (GUSTAV KLIMT AN AFTERMATH), a portfolio of 30 collotypes prints, 15 are multi-color and 15 are monochrome, on chine colle paper laid down on heavy cream-wove paper with deckled edges; Max Eisler, Editor-Publisher; Osterreichischer Staatsdruckerei (Austrian State Printing Office), Printer; in a limited edition of 500 numbered examples of which: 200 were printed in German, 150 were printed in French and 150 were printed in English; Vienna, 1931. 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of Gustav Klimt’s death. It is a fitting time to reflect upon the enduring legacy and deep impact of his art. Recognizing this need for posterity with uncanny foresight, the publication of Gustav Klimt: An Aftermath (Eine Nachlese) provides a rare collection of work after Klimt which has proven to be an indispensable tool for Klimt scholarship as well as a source for pure visual delight. Approximately 25 percent of the original works featured in the Aftermath portfolio have since been lost. Of those 30, six were destroyed by fire on 8 May 1945. On that fateful final day of WWII, the retreating Feldherrnhalle, a tank division of the German Army, set fire to the Schloss Immendorf which was a 16th century castle in Lower Austria used between 1942-1945 to store objects of art. All three of Klimt’s Faculty Paintings: Philosophy, Medicine and Jurisprudence (1900-1907), originally created for the University of Vienna, were on premises at that time. Also among the inventory of Klimt paintings in storage there was art which had been confiscated by the Nazis. One of the most significant confiscated collections was the Lederer collection which featured many works by Gustav Klimt such as Girlfriends II and Garden Path with Chickens...

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1930s Expressionist Art

Materials

Paper

Gerlach's Allegorien Plate #30: "Love" Lithograph
Gerlach's Allegorien Plate #30: "Love" Lithograph

Gerlach's Allegorien Plate #30: "Love" Lithograph

By Koloman Moser

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Koloman Moser (1868 –1918), AUSTRIAN Instead of applying his flair and art education solely to painting, Koloman Moser embodied the idea of Gesamt Kunstwerk (all-embracing art w...

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1890s Expressionist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Haven

Haven

By Mark Lavatelli

Located in Buffalo, NY

An original oil on canvas diptych by American contemporary artist Mark Lavatelli created in 1996. 72" X 122"

Category

1990s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Tennis, Expressionist Lithograph by Stephen Kuzma

Tennis, Expressionist Lithograph by Stephen Kuzma

Located in Long Island City, NY

Stephen Kuzma, American (1933 - ) - Tennis, Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 275, Image Size: 18 x 27 inches, Size: 21.5 x 30 in. (54.61 x 76.2 cm)

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Culture 5
Culture 5

Culture 5

By Damola Ayegbayo

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

People believe money is power in my society - because the leaders steal money to oppress and suffer the poor. But I realize the opposite of this is the purpose of living. We are all ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Wild Orchard at Pemberley, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Wild Orchard at Pemberley, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Wild Orchard at Pemberley, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Angie Wright

Located in Yardley, PA

Wild Orchard at Pemberley captures the precise moment when a spring breeze turns an ornamental garden into a beautiful, chaotic dance. This piece is my personal interpretation of Eng...

Category

2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Still life with Oranges and Owls, Oil On Canvas, Floral, Interior, Still life
Still life with Oranges and Owls, Oil On Canvas, Floral, Interior, Still life

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...

Category

2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Stroud Valley
Stroud Valley

Stroud Valley

By Eleanor Woolley

Located in Deddington, GB

Stroud Valley is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley. Stroud valley is a bright colourful depiction of one of the artist's favourite places. It shows the end of the Cotswold esca...

Category

2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Board

Escape 2 Oil Painting on Canvas, Expressionist, 21st Century, Unframed
Escape 2 Oil Painting on Canvas, Expressionist, 21st Century, Unframed

Escape 2 Oil Painting on Canvas, Expressionist, 21st Century, Unframed

By Simon Obeka

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 Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) "Escape," a captivating artwork by the talented artist Simon Obeka, invites viewers into a world of contemplation and freedom. The centerpiece of the piece is a woman, elegantly turning sideways, her silhouette mirroring the graceful flight of birds in the background. Obeka's masterful use of color and texture creates a dreamlike atmosphere, where the woman seems to transcend the confines of the canvas. The subdued palette captures the serenity of the moment, while hints of vibrant hues symbolize the untamed spirit of the birds taking flight. The title, "Escape," hints at a narrative of liberation and release. The woman's gesture suggests a turning point, a deliberate decision to break free from the constraints of the mundane and soar into the limitless expanse of the unknown. The juxtaposition of the woman and the birds serves as a powerful metaphor for the human desire for independence, symbolizing the pursuit of one's dreams and the courage to embrace change. Obeka's attention to detail is evident in the delicate rendering of the woman's form and the meticulous depiction of the birds in flight. The composition exudes a sense of harmony and balance, reinforcing the theme of transcendence. "Escape" not only captivates the eye but also resonates on a deeper emotional level, inviting viewers to reflect on their aspirations and the universal quest for freedom. Simon Obeka's artwork serves as a visual poem, inspiring contemplation and celebrating the timeless desire to break free and soar beyond the boundaries of the ordinary. About Artist Obeka Simon...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Untitled Female"
"Untitled Female"

"Untitled Female"

By Richard Wilson

Located in Detroit, MI

“Untitled Female" is a colorful piece by Richard Wilson that has meaning for native Detroiters through use of the blues and oranges - their "Tiger" baseball team's colors and the "D"...

Category

2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Des Troupeaux de Moutons, Lithograph, H.C., Signed, Ed. of 200, 1989

Des Troupeaux de Moutons, Lithograph, H.C., Signed, Ed. of 200, 1989

By Bernard Buffet

Located in New York, NY

"Painting, we do not talk about it, we do not analyse it, we feel it." - Bernard Buffet About the Artist: (10 July 1928 – 4 October 1999) was a French painter of Expressionism and a member of the anti-abstract art group L'homme Témoin (the Witness-Man) Certificate of Provenance: Each individual work of art carefully curated by Mourlot Editions comes with a Certificate of Provenance, signed, dated, stamped, and numbered by Eric Mourlot...

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1980s Expressionist Art

Materials

Lithograph

"Odalisque yellow" Oil , cm. 40 x 50 1937  free shipping
"Odalisque yellow" Oil , cm. 40 x 50 1937  free shipping

"Odalisque yellow" Oil , cm. 40 x 50 1937 free shipping

By Giulio da Milano

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...

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1930s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Le service a cafe
Le service a cafe

Le service a cafe

By Bernard Buffet

Located in New York, NY

catalogue : Bernard Buffet Vo.11 by Yann le Pichon, 2 page color reproduction (474 & 475) . catalogue reference # 840. Actual canvas size: 89 x116 cm. (35 1/...

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Late 20th Century Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil

CHERRY
CHERRY

CHERRY

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this painting, I imbued a whimsical essence, capturing innocence through naive strokes and a pop art vibe. I harmonized acrylic and oil to craft a texture-rich surface, like a tap...

Category

2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Jamaica II, Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas by Robert Bengtsson
Jamaica II, Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas by Robert Bengtsson

Jamaica II, Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas by Robert Bengtsson

By Robert Bengtsson

Located in Long Island City, NY

An oil painting by Robert Bengtsson from 1966. An abstract expressionist style painting of amorphous shapes in shades of yellow, faint recognition of the word 'Jamaica' in background...

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1960s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Prize Blade 1, abstract male nude, expressionist brushwork, dark, monochromatic

Prize Blade 1, abstract male nude, expressionist brushwork, dark, monochromatic

By Tom Bennett

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Monotype Dramatic imagery from Tom Bennett’s series of monotypes, blending surrealistic mindscapes with stark realism About Tom Bennett: With quick brushstrokes, Tom Bennett creates representational images of human figures and animals, emphasizing movement in a manner reminiscent of Lucien Freud, Edgar Degas and the photographer Eadweard Muybridge. Elongated and blurry, the horse racing up a hill (Canter Fritz, 2002) and the sinister cat landing a leap (Chien Blanc, 1998) elicit a sense of foreboding enhanced by Bennett’s somber palette; his female figures too reflect a grim sense of humor with their distorted nude bodies. The face of Untitled Figure (1997), for example, is obscured by layers of dark paint. Classically trained as a painter, he initially worked in oil on canvas but discovered that monotype printing enabled him to “literally push the image around,” creating an essential element of motion. To overcome the limited scale of monotypes, however, he switched to painting on slick-surfaced plastic. Tom Bennett’s practice is rooted in the classical tradition where painting and drawing from life is highly regarded. Bennett’s work is heavily influenced by Francis Bacon, Frank Auberbauch and foremost his father, Harry Bennett, who was also an artist. Tom’s time living abroad in Spain and traveling through Eastern Europe and Africa provided the artistic freedom to explore many of the techniques and subject matter that continue to define his practice. Bennett was born and raised in Connecticut. His mediums include monotypes, oil on paper, canvas or styrene board. In a technique that Tom started over 4 years ago, several of his monotypes have been painted over with oil paint using a palette knife, brush, or his fingers to re-purpose the underlying image. These works are a testament to Bennett’s ability to quickly and concisely compose an image with expressive brush strokes, foreshortened figures and expertly rendered light. Tom’s work has been featured in group and solo exhibitions worldwide. Bennett lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. He is currently represented by Tabla Rasa...

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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Monotype, Archival Ink, Archival Paper

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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.