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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
Les Non-Dits (The Unsaid) 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait
Les Non-Dits (The Unsaid) 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait

Les Non-Dits (The Unsaid) 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait

By Faith Gbadero

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

From The Things We Don’t Say Out Loud Series Men deserve flowers, too not just after the struggle but in the middle of it while becoming is still happening There are parts of us we l...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

LLuis Ribas Facade Urban Landscape. original figurative
LLuis Ribas Facade Urban Landscape. original figurative

LLuis Ribas Facade Urban Landscape. original figurative

By Lluis Ribas

Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL

Lluís Ribas (El Masnou, Barcelona, 1949) is a Spanish painter whose large and hyper-realistic paintings reflect, above all, the beauty of women framed in nature, preferably in the se...

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Early 2000s Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

Homage to Picasso
Homage to Picasso

Homage to Picasso

Located in Sheffield, MA

Vyacheslav Shraga Russian, 1953- Homage to Picasso Ink on paper 12 by 17 in. W/frame 22 by 27 in. Painter, graphic artist, sculptor Vyacheslav Sh...

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1980s Expressionist Art

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Ink

Liberation -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern Women, Plant

Liberation -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern Women, Plant

By Kehinde Oyafajo

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

Colorful Tablescape Still-Life of Bottles & Fruit. Gouache, Pastel. 54cm x 72cm.
Colorful Tablescape Still-Life of Bottles & Fruit. Gouache, Pastel. 54cm x 72cm.

Colorful Tablescape Still-Life of Bottles & Fruit. Gouache, Pastel. 54cm x 72cm.

By André Pierard

Located in Cotignac, FR

1970s tablescape still-life of bottles and fruit in pastel and gouache on paper by Belgian artist André Pierard. Not signed but acquired along with a collection of work from the arti...

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1970s Expressionist Art

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache, Pastel

'Karl Michel Exhibition'  — German Expressionism
'Karl Michel Exhibition'  — German Expressionism

'Karl Michel Exhibition' — German Expressionism

By Karl Michel

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Karl Michel, 'Austellung Karl Michel', woodcut, 1924, edition 20. Signed, dated, numbered 'op. 173' (the artist's inventory number) and '7/20' (the impression number/edition size) and annotated 'Vorgesdruck' (artist's proof) in pencil. A fine, richly-inked impression on hand-made cream, wove paper, with full margins (1 1/16 to 1 1/2 inches); toning to the right sheet edge deckle, otherwise in good condition. With the artist's blind stamp in the bottom center margin. Designed and printed by the artist. Very scarce. Matted to museum standards (unframed). An elegantly designed, dynamic exhibition announcement with the German copy in the block: 'Austellung Karl Michel – Deutsches Buchmuseum Leipzig/Zeitzer str 12, Berlin S.W. 61 Teltower str 33 / Buchschmuck/ Plakate/ Anzeige/ Schultzmarke/ Illustrations/ Ex Libris'. English translation: 'Karl Michel Exhibition – German Book Museum, Leipzig Zeitzer Street 12, Berlin, S.W. 61 Teltower St. 33. / Book Decoration / Posters / Announcements / Illustrations / Ex Libris.' Image size 6 x 4 inches (152 x 102 mm); sheet size 8 1/16 x 5 1/2 inches (205 x 140 mm). ABOUT THE ARTIST Karl Michel (1889-1984) was a noted graphic designer and expressionist printmaker during Germany's pre-Nazi Weimar Republic (1919-1933). Michel’s work was the subject of a feature article in the influential German graphic design magazine 'Das Plakat' (The Poster) in 1920. An anti-war advocate, Michel created a suite of 12 wood engravings depicting his impressions of the humanitarian toll of WWII entitled ‘Humanitas’ (Humanity). The German publishing house Greifenverlag published the series in a folio of unsigned prints. Michel’s graphic work is held in the permanent collections of the Auckland War Memorial Museum (New Zealand), Frederikshavn Kunstmuseum & Exlibrissamling (Denmark), Museum of Applied Arts (Budapest), The Robert Gore Rifkind Center for German Expressionist Studies at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the German Expressionism...

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1920s Expressionist Art

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Woodcut

Morning in the Hollow, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Morning in the Hollow, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Morning in the Hollow, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Lisa Elley

Located in Yardley, PA

Morning in the Hollow is a quiet celebration of spring in California, where the poppies sway, the hills glow, and time seems to hold its breath. A little herd rests in the shade near...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil

Marc Chagall, The Toilette of Tchitchikov, from Dead Souls, 1923–1927
Marc Chagall, The Toilette of Tchitchikov, from Dead Souls, 1923–1927

Marc Chagall, The Toilette of Tchitchikov, from Dead Souls, 1923–1927

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite etching by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled La toilette de Tchitchikov (The Toilette of Tchitchikov), originates from the celebrated folio Nicolas Gogol, Les Ames mortes, Eaux-fortes originales de Marc Chagall (Nicolas Gogol, Dead Souls, Original Etchings by Marc Chagall), published by Teriade Editeur, Paris, 1948, and printed by Fort, Impressions artistiques, Paris, under the direction of Louis Fort, 1923–1927. The composition captures Chagalls poetic transformation of gesture and character into a symbolic and dreamlike encounter, infusing the scene with narrative vitality, quiet tension, and psychological nuance. Executed as an etching on velin d’Arches filigrane paper, this work measures 17.764 x 10.827 inches (45.12 x 27.5 cm). Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued. Printed by Fort, Impressions artistiques, Paris, under the direction of Louis Fort. Artwork Details: Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) Title: La toilette de Tchitchikov (The Toilette of Tchitchikov), from Nicolas Gogol, Les Ames mortes, Eaux-fortes originales de Marc Chagall (Nicolas Gogol, Dead Souls, Original Etchings by Marc Chagall), 1948 Medium: Etching on velin d’Arches filigrane paper Dimensions: 17.764 x 10.827 inches (45.12 x 27.5 cm) Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued Date: 1948, published; 1923–1927, printed Publisher: Teriade Editeur, Paris Printer: Fort, Impressions artistiques, Paris, under the direction of Louis Fort Catalogue raisonne reference: Cramer, Patrick, and Meret Meyer. Marc Chagall: Catalogue Raisonne Des Livres Illustres. P. Cramer ed., 1995 Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From Nicolas Gogol, Les Ames mortes, Eaux-fortes originales de Marc Chagall (Nicolas Gogol, Dead Souls, Original Etchings by Marc Chagall), published by Teriade Editeur, Paris, 1948 Notes: Excerpted from the folio (translated from French), It was taken from this album, on velin d’Arches filigrane Les Ames mortes, including a suite on japon nacre and non commerce examples reserved for collaborators. All colophons are signed by the artist. About the Publication: Nicolas Gogol, Les Ames mortes, Eaux-fortes originales de Marc Chagall (Nicolas Gogol, Dead Souls, Original Etchings by Marc Chagall) stands among the most important illustrated literary works of the twentieth century. Conceived over several decades and rooted in Chagalls deep emotional connection to Gogols satirical vision of Russian society, the album unites text and image in a profoundly imaginative synthesis. Published by Teriade in 1948 and printed by Fort, Impressions artistiques, Paris, under the direction of Louis Fort, the album embodies the high standards of Parisian printmaking and continues to be regarded as one of the great illustrated works of the twentieth century, admired for its fusion of literature, etching, and the distinctively dreamlike vision of Marc Chagall. 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 twentieth century. Rooted in the imagery of his Jewish heritage and the memories of his childhood in Vitebsk, Chagalls 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. Over a prolific career spanning painting, printmaking, stained glass, ceramics, and stage design, Chagall brought an unparalleled poetic sensibility to modern art. His works are held in major museums worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Centre Pompidou, the Tate, and the Guggenheim. The highest price ever paid for a Marc Chagall artwork is approximately 28.5 million USD, achieved in 2017 at Sothebys New York for Les Amoureux (1928). Marc Chagall etching...

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1920s Expressionist Art

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Etching

Towards Cley. Richard K Blades. Oil painting of sea and sky Turner influence.
Towards Cley. Richard K Blades. Oil painting of sea and sky Turner influence.

Towards Cley. Richard K Blades. Oil painting of sea and sky Turner influence.

By Richard K Blades

Located in Coltishall, GB

Towards Cley. This captivating artwork showcases a dramatic seascape where Blades' has skillfully blended a vivid array of colours to convey the transient beauty of twilight. With hi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Oil, Board

Beautiful in my Skin - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion
Beautiful in my Skin - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion

Beautiful in my Skin - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion

By Gobe Joseph

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 Gob...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

German Israeli Expressionist Woodcut Print Pencil Signed Street Fight
German Israeli Expressionist Woodcut Print Pencil Signed Street Fight

German Israeli Expressionist Woodcut Print Pencil Signed Street Fight

By Jacob Pins

Located in Surfside, FL

Jacob Otto Pins (17 January 1917 – 4 December 2005) was a German-born Israeli woodcut artist and art collector, particularly of Japanese prints and paintings. Jacob Pins was born in ...

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20th Century Expressionist Art

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Woodcut

"Kopf" original woodcut

"Kopf" original woodcut

By André Rouveyre

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original woodcut. This bold and striking Expressionist woodcut was printed in 1920 for Genius. Image size: 9 1/2 x 7 inches (240 x 180 mm). This original Rouveyre print is fr...

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1920s Expressionist Art

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Woodcut

Woven Identities 10 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa

Woven Identities 10 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa

By Faith Gbadero

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Woven Identities is a body of work that explores the intersection of indigenous African heritage and modern global culture. In these paintings, I focus on hairstyle, tribal marks, dr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Night Mist, Painting, Oil on Paper
Night Mist, Painting, Oil on Paper

Night Mist, Painting, Oil on Paper

By Tiffany Blaise

Located in Yardley, PA

Original mixed media painting of a seascape at night. This dynamic artwork is inspired by the movement and energy of the ocean and expresses the vitality and transformative power of ...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil

"Glossolalia #11" Oil and Acrylic on Canvas by John Millei
"Glossolalia #11" Oil and Acrylic on Canvas by John Millei

"Glossolalia #11" Oil and Acrylic on Canvas by John Millei

By John Millei

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This large scale painting is striking. When lit there is a depth to the painting that draws you in. A combination of both oil, and acrylic the layers of mixed media are responsible f...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

News Vendor, New York  - China Ink Drawing on Paper by G. Grosz - 1932
News Vendor, New York  - China Ink Drawing on Paper by G. Grosz - 1932

News Vendor, New York - China Ink Drawing on Paper by G. Grosz - 1932

By George Grosz

Located in Roma, IT

News Vendor, New York is an original drawing, ink on paper, realized by George Grosz in 1932, signature stamp and Grosz Estate stamp on the reverse n°4-56-7. Certificate by Ralph Jentsch. Provenance George Grosz Estate. In very good conditions. Here representing a man selling news angrily and a man with paper in his hand with indifference and calm look with a time devilish smile. critically demonstrated an allegorical and deeply pessimistic kind representation of Grosz's moral perspective regarding war. George Grosz (1893 -1959) was a German artist known especially for his caricatural drawings and paintings of Berlin...

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1930s Expressionist Art

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Ink

Cask and Copper Pot Still Life, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 1995, Framed
Cask and Copper Pot Still Life, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 1995, Framed

Cask and Copper Pot Still Life, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 1995, Framed

By Susan Lyon

Located in Soquel, CA

Gorgeous cask and copper pot still life by Susan Lyons (American, 20th Century). Presented in a wooden frame. Signed "Lyons" and dated "95" lower right. Image size, 28"H x 30"W. Sus...

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1990s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Émile Bernard (French, 1868-1941) Self Portrait
Émile Bernard (French, 1868-1941) Self Portrait

Émile Bernard (French, 1868-1941) Self Portrait

By Émile Bernard

Located in Dallas, TX

Émile Bernard (French, 1868-1941) Autoportrait Self Portrait executed circa 1915 Oil on canvas Signed Emile Bernard (lower right) 20 x 18 1/2 in. (50.8 x 47cm) Frame: 28.5 x 26.5 x ...

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1810s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Sail
Sail

Sail

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this painting, I aimed to capture the dynamic interplay of light on water, using a blend of acrylic and oil to create texture and depth. I employed expressionism to convey the emo...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Canvas

Flower Field, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Flower Field, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Flower Field, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Karin Goeppert

Located in Yardley, PA

Flower Field ist a large acrylic painting in glowing colors. The grey in the paintings really highlights the brillant reds. The work is ready to hang and signed on the front, the ...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

King's Pride - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Modern Women, Horse rider
King's Pride - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Modern Women, Horse rider

King's Pride - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Modern Women, Horse rider

By Olaniyi Timothy

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

The fragrance of rank and power, Coming from one whose strength is infallible. Son of the soil, man of the world. The image of a deity, a real demi- God. Men and women stop and pause...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Oil

Winter Solstice, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Winter Solstice, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Winter Solstice, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Karin Goeppert

Located in Yardley, PA

Winter Solstice is a large painting - ready to hang with a hook attached to the back of the canvas - of my take of winter's beauty. Warm and cool colors playing off each other. 80 x ...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

Estate No. 082031

Estate No. 082031

By Otto Neumann

Located in New Orleans, LA

Otto Neumann (1895-1975) was a German Expressionist painter and printmaker. His monotypes evolved from sharp, angular, black and whites to late abstract prints in a variety of colors. Neumann lived through revolutionary changes in the art world of prewar and postwar Germany. He was a prolific artist in Germany during a time of the country’s unprecedented academic and intellectual growth. His early work shows the influence of both French masters like Cezanne and the contemporary style that was then being developed by German Expressionists like Kirchner. A master printmaker, Neumann was also inspired by the works of Albrecht Durer, whose allegorical subject-matter and unmatched drawing technique Neumann would emulate throughout his career. A lifetime preoccupation with the human figure informs his work, with frieze-like human figures recalling ancient Greek art...

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1960s Expressionist Art

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Monotype

Love and Bond 4 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Whites, Black
Love and Bond 4 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Whites, Black

Love and Bond 4 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Whites, Black

By Faith Gbadero

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

A better society is not built solely by wealth or power, but by shared values. By the courage to love without condition, the strength to treat all as equals, and the wisdom to honor ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Window to the Light: Expressionist Oil Painting on Canvas
Window to the Light: Expressionist Oil Painting on Canvas

Window to the Light: Expressionist Oil Painting on Canvas

By Evelyne Ballestra

Located in Miami, FL

Evelyne Ballestra's 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, Ballestra began her flower...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Trees in Bloom, Original Painting
Trees in Bloom, Original Painting

Trees in Bloom, Original Painting

By Robert Hofherr

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A line of spring trees bursting with blossoms becomes the focal point of this expressive landscape. Much of the foliage is built up with smaller, flat brushstro...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

African Radiant: Expressionist Oil and Acrylic Painting on Canvas
African Radiant: Expressionist Oil and Acrylic Painting on Canvas

African Radiant: Expressionist Oil and Acrylic Painting on Canvas

By Bakare Abubakri-sideeq Babatunde

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

The title of the painting, "African Radiant," captures the essence of the woman's beauty and spirit. She exudes a sense of joy and inner radiance that is infectious, and her confident gaze and proud stance suggest a deep sense of pride in her heritage and culture. Overall, "African Radiant: Celebration of Beauty and Joy" is a powerful celebration of the beauty and resilience of black African women. It invites viewers to revel in the richness and diversity of African culture and appreciate the strength and joy inherent in the African spirit. 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 Bakare Babatunde...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Fabric, Oil, Acrylic

Soirée Littéraire

Soirée Littéraire

By Jean Louis MENDRISSE

Located in Atlanta, GA

Jean-Louis Mendrisse is a self-taught painter born in 1955 in Clermont-Ferrand. Art, family affairs Jean-Louis Mendrisse studied the deal with his famous sculptor father, Jean Mos...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

"Coriolan und seine Mutter" signed original woodcut

"Coriolan und seine Mutter" signed original woodcut

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original woodcut. Signed in pencil by Peter Trumm and printed in Germany in 1922 for the very rare "Die zweite Ganymed-Mappe" portfolio of "Das vierte Jahrbuch der Marees Ges...

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1920s Expressionist Art

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Woodcut

"Head Study" original etching

"Head Study" original etching

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original etching. Published in Vienna in 1901 by Vervielfaltigende Kunst for the "Kunst in Wien" portfolio. A rich, magnificent impression with plate tone printed on heavy wo...

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Early 1900s Expressionist Art

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Etching

"Freude am Schonen" original lithograph

"Freude am Schonen" original lithograph

By Rudolf Grossmann

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This is one of the scenes of the Berlin art world executed by Rudolf Grossmann. Printed in 1919 at the Wolf & Sohn atelier for the Ganymed portfolio ...

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1910s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

Away From The Lens 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Oil, Women, Fashion

Away From The Lens 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Oil, Women, Fashion

By Afolayan Emmanuel

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

Child Resting in Chair, Expressionist Portrait by Philadelphia Artist
Child Resting in Chair, Expressionist Portrait by Philadelphia Artist

Child Resting in Chair, Expressionist Portrait by Philadelphia Artist

By Bernard Harmon

Located in Doylestown, PA

"Child Resting in Chair" is a painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon. The 41" x 35.75" oil on board portrait is painted in a vibrant color palette. The painting is framed in a new, black wood frame and signed "Harmon" on verso. Figurative expressionism in the style of Alice Neel. Bernard Harmon was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1935. Harmon was primarily a portrait painter and a well loved teacher in the Philadelphia area. A graduate of the Philadelphia Museum School and Temples Tyler School of Art, Harmon traveled extensively in Europe and South America. Beloved by many, Harmon taught in the Philadelphia School District for 32 of his 54 years of life. Beginning his career as an art teacher at West Philadelphia High School, in the early 1960s he became one of the district's artists in residence, traveling from school to school to demonstrate for students how an artist works. Returning to the classroom, Harmon joined the art department at Central High School where he taught for 14 years and became an innovator in art curriculum, developing a program offering advanced placement art classes to gifted students. In his final years Harmon became a supervisor, mentoring teachers and overseeing programs in the Philadelphia school systems District #1. During his short life Harmon taught collage preparatory art classes at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, summer classes at the University of the Arts, and a Saturday program for gifted children at Drexel University. Among Harmon's portraits were commissioned by Philadelphia Jazz organist Jimmy Smith and Mayor Richardson Dilworth. Bernard Harmon was active in promoting African American Artist throughout his life time. He organized many early shows such as the "Afro American Artists...

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1970s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Board

In Bloom - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Realism, Nude, Black and White
In Bloom - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Realism, Nude, Black and White

In Bloom - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Realism, Nude, Black and White

By Sayeed Momoh

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

As in the process of the creation of In Bloom, a blatant ensembling of thoughts and becoming lurked around the process, masked and dropped against a suspended figure in an intimate-a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Paper, Charcoal

Anatole Krasnyansky Original Painting
Anatole Krasnyansky Original Painting

Anatole Krasnyansky Original Painting

By Anatole Krasnyansky

Located in San Francisco, CA

Anatole Krasnyansky: 1930-2023. Well listed Ukrainian American artist who just passed away a few months ago. He has had auction results higher than $7100. He was born in Kyiv and emi...

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Late 20th Century Expressionist Art

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Acrylic, Watercolor

Blue Testament 3 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern Africa

Blue Testament 3 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern Africa

By Daniel Owoeye

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"Rennplatz" original lithograph

"Rennplatz" 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

Life Changes in Noise - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract, Mixed Media
Life Changes in Noise - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract, Mixed Media

Life Changes in Noise - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract, Mixed Media

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, Charcoal, Pastel, Acrylic

Echoes of a Loud Mind - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract, Mixed Media
Echoes of a Loud Mind - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract, Mixed Media

Echoes of a Loud Mind - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract, Mixed Media

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic, Pastel

Woven Identities 5 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa

Woven Identities 5 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa

By Faith Gbadero

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Woven Identities is a body of work that explores the intersection of indigenous African heritage and modern global culture. In these paintings, I focus on hairstyle, tribal marks, dr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Marc Chagall, The Village, from Chagall, 1957
Marc Chagall, The Village, from Chagall, 1957

Marc Chagall, The Village, from Chagall, 1957

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Le Village (The Village), from the album Chagall, originates from the 1957 edition published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, a...

Category

1950s Expressionist Art

Materials

Lithograph

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