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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
1950’s French Expressionist Oil Dusk Landscape House & Bare Trees
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The House amongst Trees French Expressionist painter, mid 20th century oil painting on canvas, unframed painting: 10 x 13 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: o...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Early 20th Century German Expressionist
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bit of a mystery oil on masonite. Painting is marked "Germany" on reverse stretcher. It is a powerful expressionistic landscape scene. It measures 7 inches high by 7 wide. The frame ...
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Early 20th Century Expressionist Art

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Oil

Country House In The North (Landhaus im Norden)
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...
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1920s Expressionist Art

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Screen

Seven Geishas, Painting by Walasse Ting
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Walasse Ting, Chinese/American (1929 - 2010) Title: Seven Geishas with Flowers Year: circa 1980 Medium: Chinese Ink and Acrylic on Rice Paper, Stamped upper middle Paper Size...
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1980s Expressionist Art

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Rice Paper, Acrylic

Rachel, Large Framed Lithograph by Theo Tobiasse
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Theo Tobiasse, French (1927 - 2012) Title: Rachel Year: 1984 Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 86/125 Image: 38 x 26 inches Size: 42 x 28.5 in....
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1980s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

Zirkusdirektor und Bajazzos
Located in London, GB
Signed and dated lower left Framed (matte black wooden frame, black raised float mount on foam core) Frame size 54.1 x 42 2.5 cm This work includes a certificate of authenticity
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Charcoal

Woman with Blue Eyes
Located in Lawrence, NY
Goauche Provenance: Estate of Sam Esses Never afraid of trying new styles, curious and opinionated, constantly engaged with the world around him, Rolph Scarlett more than once proved to be at the artistic zeitgeist in a career that stretched for more than 75 years. Born in 1889, Scarlett had his first retrospective by 1928. He subscribed fully to the modernist credo. Interviewed at the time, he said: "If a futuristic painting...
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1940s Expressionist Art

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Gouache

Vibrant Bowl of Cherries Oil Painting by Pierre Jerome
Located in Surfside, FL
approximate image size 13 3/4'' x 10 1/2'', frame size 22'' x 19''. Pierre Jerome French 1905-1982 During his 50+ year career as an artist, he won several major awards, including a...
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20th Century Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Flowers: Etching work of art
Located in New York, NY
An etching by Agop Gemdjian. Agop Gemdjian is an Armenian artist born in Bulgaria. He creates art that combines the colors of the East, the Slavic mentality, and his views of the m...
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1980s Expressionist Art

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Etching

The Guardians of Energy - Striking colorful abstract work Expressionist
Located in Cullinan, ZA
The Guardians of Energy is a brilliant contemporary artwork, expressing vibrancy and energy with the play of texture, shades of blue, green and red with expressive brush strokes in o...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Acrylic

Lady 5, Drawing, Pen & Ink on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
In my work on the painting, I use a pen and ink. My hand moves continuously and quickly across the surface of the paper. An image is created from the chaos of lines and color spots. ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Pen

Bernard Buffet Bridge, Houses and a Café Landscape of Rural France Oil on Canvas
Located in Paris, FR
1993 Oil on canvas. Signed « Bernard Buffet » upper right and dated « 1993 » upper left. Dedicated « For Bernard and Dominique. Affectionately » on the reverse. Countersigned « Berna...
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1990s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Post Soviet Avant Garde Judaica Rabbi Playing Violin (the Klezmer Fiddler)
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Contemporary Subject: People Medium: Oil Surface: Canvas Dimensions: 24" x 18" Yuri Yefimovitch Brusovany was born on November, 15th 1949 in Leningrad (St. Petersburg) Russia. His father was a Jew from Gomel. His mother descended from the prominent family of Samoiloff Actors. This family was well-known all over Russia for a long time. Since 1820 names of the actors from the Samoiloffs' Dynasty never left the theatre posters. It was the largest family tree in the history of Russian scenic art. The central figure in the dynasty was V.V. Samoiloff (1834 - 1877) lived at the same time with Feodor Dostoevsky, Karl Brullov and Leo Tolstoy. V.V. Samoiloff, P.V. Samoiloff and V.A. Michurina-Samoilova were buried at the Alexander Nevsky...
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1990s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Die Prostitution by Josef Fenneker, Weimar silent film poster, Anita Berber 1919
Located in Chicago, IL
Original lithograph of Josef Fenneker’s German Expressionist poster design for the 1919 silent film Die Prostitution starring Anita Berber ...
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1910s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

"Untitled" Contemporary Expressionist Self-Portrait by Masri
Located in Carmel, CA
Masri is a passionate Italian, US-based artist whose work has been exhibited in USA, the UK, Germany, Lebanon, Italy and Norway. His work is varied and known especially in Europe, an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

H.O. Miethke Das Werk folio "Water Snakes II" collotype print
Located in Chicago, IL
Water Snakes II, no. 9 from the fourth installment of Das Werk Gustav Klimts The last painting Klimt exhibited with the Secession before resigning, Water ...
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Early 1900s Expressionist Art

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Paper

Telekinesis lesson Julien Wolf Contemporary art painting expressionist red raw
Located in Paris, FR
Oil paint on canvas Hand-signed on the back by the artist “At first glance, we are invited to a colorful carnival. Everything is movement here! As if Julien Wolf had tried to captur...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Green woman, Drawing, Pencil/Colored Pencil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Drawing: Penci and Acrylic on Canvas. My work is about dealing with the real world and above all using the images that surround us in everyday life. I often search for the unexpec...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Pencil

The Only Other Thing
Located in East Hampton, NY
Palm Springs , California Photography Edition of 10 UNFRAMED: Print to Order About the Artist: Short Biography in a Nutshell: A fun journey My first foray into the art world was ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Photographic Paper

Faye
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 nonetheless imbued with emotional interiority. While some of her subjects appear lost and isolated, other works depict couples holding hands...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

Ewa (Beauty)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Ewa (Beauty)" is a captivating artwork that showcases the elegance and grace of a lady. Created by the talented artist, Gbemileke Blessing Adegboro this piece captures the beauty of a woman who exudes confidence, style, and sophistication. The artwork depicts a lady wearing a blue gown and carrying a small handbag with both hands in upfront. Her posture is upright, and her expression is serene and confident. The use of bright and bold colors, such as blue and gold, adds to the beauty of the piece and creates a sense of luxury and sophistication. The title "Ewa (Beauty)" is fitting because the lady in the artwork is indeed a sight to behold. Her striking features, such as her circle-like big earrings...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Kuluso (Ant-Lion Larvae)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The artwork titled "Kuluso (Ant-Lion Larvae)" is a captivating piece that portrays a man standing beside a woman carrying a child who is breastfeeding. The artwork was created by Nigerian artist Adegbenro Adeola...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic, Oil

Expressionist Figure Study
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Expressionist Subject: Figures Medium: Ink Surface: Paper Dimensions w/Frame: 14 1/4" x 12 1/4" Zygmunt (Sigmund) Menkes born in Lviv (Galicia, Austro-Hungarian Empire) Polish painter of Jewish origin, born in 1896 in Lvov, died in 1986 in Riverdale, New York. Member of the École de Paris group in the 1920s and 1930s. From the beginning of 1935 he lived and worked in the United States; he was a representative of the Expressionist Colorism movement. Menkes began his artistic studies in 1912 at the Industrial School in Lviv. At the same time he worked as a restorer of rural churches. Between 1919 and 1922 he supplemented his studies at Krakow's Academy of Fine Arts and in 1922 expanded on this education and broadened his artistic skills in the private studio of Alexander Archipenko in Berlin. In 1923 Menkes settled in Paris, where he became a member of the École de Paris - a community that was primarily made up of artists hailing from Central and Eastern Europe who rented inexpensive studios in the "La Ruche" building in the Montparnasse district. Menkes developed close friendships with Eugeniusz Zak and Marc Chagall. Two years later, Menkes made the decision to settle permanently in France. He participated in a series of the city's salons, including the Salon d'Automne (1924, 1925, 1927), the Salon des Independants (1925-1928), and Tuileries Salon (1928, 1929, 1931, 1938). He presented his works in a number of Parisian galleries, among them, the Bernheim, de France, and Le Portique. In 1930 the artist traveled to the United States to present his work in Cleveland and New York. He also exhibited his paintings in Canada and England. He visited Poland frequently, spent time in Berlin in 1928, and toured Spain with Artur Nacht-Samborski in 1935, moving to the United States the same year. In 1936 Menkes had his first solo exhibition in New York at the Sullivan Gallery on 57th Street. He also worked with the Associated American Artists Gallery and the French Art Gallery, and for years was a lecturer at the Art Students League. Solo exhibitions of his work were organized by the Galerie Le Portique in Paris (1928), the Friends of Fine Arts Society in Lviv (1930), and at the Jewish Society for Support of the Fine Arts in Warsaw (1931). In Poland the artist was a member of groups with a Coloristic orientation, including Nowa Generacja (New Generation) and Zwornik (Keystone), participating in their exhibitions in Lviv (1932, 1935) and Warsaw (1935, 1938). Menkes received a series of important distinctions for his work, including the Carol H. Beck Medal of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (Philadelphia, 1943), the Gold Medal of the Corcoran Gallery (Washington, D.C., 1947), the Andrew Carnegie...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

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Ink

"With thoughts about…" Oil Painting 39" x 31" inch by Sergey Dolmatov
Located in Culver City, CA
"With thoughts about…" Oil Painting 39" x 31" inch by c Year: 2009 Size framed: 44" x 36" inch
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

"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

"Untitled Female" Clothed Female Figure, Bright Colors, Detroit Symbols
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"...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

The Triumph Of Love. Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
The Triumph of Love weaves symbolism with uplifting imagery. The painting is woven with free flowing brush strokes overlaying the canvas to create a stunning piece that is imbued wit...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Mira on Pink Dress
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Mira on Pink Dress is an original painting by Theophilus Madaki. Theophilus created Mira on Pink Dress Oil and Acrylic on a 32W by 41H inches primed canva...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Wild Horses, Oil Painting on Canvas by Jalal Gharbi
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large oil painting of stampeding Wild Horses by Tunisian-born artist, Jalal Gharbi (1920 - 2005). The painting measures 48 x 60 inches and the frame 56.5 x 68.5 inches.
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

'Viel Gluck 1923' — New Year's Greeting - 1920s German Expressionism
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Karl Michel, 'Viel Gluck 1923 Wunscht Karl Michel', etching, 1923, edition not stated but small. Signed, dated, and numbered 'op. 136' in pencil. Signed in the image, lower right. A...
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1920s Expressionist Art

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Etching

signed original etching - Artist's Proof
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original soft ground etching. Signed in pencil and annotated "Artist's Proof". Printed in 1967 for the Dreigroschen Film portfolio and published by Touchstone Publishers. Thi...
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1960s Expressionist Art

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Etching

I'm never going to look back, Mixed Media on Wood Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
Contemporary expressionist portrait on a Birch wood panel. The painting explores a modern balance of realism and abstract expressionism. Acrylic, ink and pencil on a Birch wood panel...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Mixed Media

Gouache Watercolor Painting, Nantucket Harbor Boats American Deaf Modernist Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Abstract harbor scene with boats, in bold, vivid colors on heavy mould made paper. Hand signed and dated, 1980 22 X 30 not frame Robert Freiman, deaf from birth, was born in March 1917 in New York City. He attended an oral program near his home and later transferred to the Lexington School for the Deaf when he was six. Early in his childhood, his love for drawing, painting and studying became apparent, and as an adult, he continued his studies in New York at the National Academy of Design, Pratt Institute, the Art Students League and the Parsons School of Design. In Paris, France he studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts. Bob Freiman was especially focused on painting portraits and figures in motion in various mediums, especially the mixed-media combination of watercolor, acrylic and pen. Among his subjects were acrobats, ballet dancers, cyclists and other athletes. He as well focused on abstracts for a time, discovering new media in his works with quick brushwork and expressive movements. In the latter part of his career, his style became abstract and surreal with images of metaphysical landscapes with architectural elements such as arches, towers, pyramids and castles floating in the air. The famed art critic Pierre Rouve wrote: “It is therefore refreshing to see them revitalized by the colourist wealth and virile handwriting of Robert Freiman, probably the best American water-colorist since John Marin. He worked in Provincetown and Nantucket and regularly exhibited there. He showed at Doll & Richards gallery of Boston alongside John Chetcuti, Lloyd Goodrich, Tod Lindenmuth, William Meyerowitz, Dwight Shepler, Elizabeth O'Neill Verner, Stanley Woodward, Andrew Wyeth, and others. His work bears the influence of the mid century school of Paris in particular Jean Carzou. He was a regular exhibitor at the Sidewalk Art...
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1980s Expressionist Art

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Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

The Scream
Located in Los Angeles, CA
JOAN STRAUSS CAROL "THE SCREAM" WOOD, SIGNED, TITLED CALIFORNIA, DATED 1984 1575 X 19 INCHES Joan Strauss Carl 1926-2021 Joan Strauss Carl was...
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1980s Expressionist Art

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Wood

signed original etching - Artist's Proof
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original soft ground etching. Signed in pencil and annotated "Artist's Proof". Printed in 1967 for the Dreigroschen Film portfolio and published by Touchstone Publishers. Thi...
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1960s Expressionist Art

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Etching

Mixed Media Collage, "View of Mt. Miguel"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind mixed media collage by southern California artist, Susan Osborn. Its dimensions are 30"x40". It is unframed. A certificate of authenticity will follow deliver...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Mixed Media

"Der Kritiker" original lithograph
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 (vol...
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1910s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

Red Cake
Located in Wareham, GB
Red Cake by Juliane Hundertmark is the artists description of similarities between Russias current war in Ukraine and the events which culminated i...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Popping Sunrise Meadows #2, Abstract Floral Painting, Original Landscape Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Popping Sunrise Meadows #2 - A whimsical meadow bursting with Sunshine. An Original semi-abstract painting by Lucy Moore. Using her signature string grass technique Lucy has created ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Mid Century Expressionist European Nighttime Steet Scene
Located in Surfside, FL
Moody, Expressive European oil painting. signed illegibly lower right. it looks to be German or Austrian.
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20th Century Expressionist Art

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Oil, Board

Nakedness of Truth
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Nakedness of Truth is an original painting by Abifola Olorunlana. Olorunlana created Nakedness of Truth with Acrylic on a 36W by 48H inches primed canvas. Nakedness of Truth was made over a painting Abifola Olorunlana did and didn't like (an underlying painting depicting four figures fetching water from a river and gossiping about someone they didn't like). The Nakedness of Truth is a painting that advocates for people who belong to the LGBTQ community and salutes their unity in making the movement impactful globally. For years many have stayed reclusive about their true identity due to religious beliefs, societal constructs, and government laws which have left many depressed till their last days, many were even killed for courageously coming out to state their true identity. This is depicted in the painting: dark yellow eyes sticking out of the woods to portray a sense of public rejection, yet my subject boldly stands out of the green woods and leaves to express courage, strength, and power. 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 Gallery) About Artist Olorunlana Abifola (b. 1999) is an emerging visual artist from Nigeria whose works of art cut across mix-media and contemporary art paintings which includes portrait paintings of Black people...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Acrylic, Canvas

'Untitled' Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Portrait by Masri
Located in Carmel, CA
Masri is a passionate Italian, US-based artist whose work has been exhibited in USA, the UK, Germany, Lebanon, Italy, and Norway. His work is varied and known especially in Europe, a...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Board

'Face of Contentment' Oil On Canvas by Masri
Located in Carmel, CA
Masri is a passionate Italian, US-based artist whose work has been exhibited in USA, the UK, Germany, Lebanon, Italy and Norway. His work is varied and known especially in Europe, an...
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Early 2000s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

"Portrait of Truman Capote" by John MacWhinnie
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: John MacWhinnie, American (1946 - ) Title: Portrait of Truman Capote Year: 1968 Medium: Mixed Media on Board (Oil and Pencil), signed and dated l.r. Size: 23.5 x 18 inches Fr...
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1960s Expressionist Art

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Mixed Media, Oil, Board, Pencil

Italian Tuscany Figurative Expressionism Male Nude ink on paper 20st
Located in Florence, IT
The painting is signed and dated: L. NOCENTINI 91. The style of Ladislao Nocentini can be defined as a sort of Figurative Expressionism: his i...
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Early 2000s Expressionist Art

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Ink, Paper

Elderly Rabbi 20th Century Judaica Portrait
Located in Surfside, FL
The artist depicts the portrait of an older Rabbi from a profile view in the manner of Samuel Rothbort. The artist's brush work is expressive, while the subject matter has a high deg...
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20th Century Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Wall Street Bull - NYC Photography, 54"x36", Signed Limited Edition of 5
Located in New York, NY
"As a part of my Empty Streets of New York City series, I wanted to include the Wall Street Bull which represents one of the core tenet of the financi...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Archival Pigment

"Der Bettler" original lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in Germany in 1921 for the rare Ganymed portfolio of "Das dritte Jahrbuch der Marees Gesellschaft", published in Munich by Marees-Gesellschaft, R...
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1920s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

"The Lion" original lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1920 on smooth wove paper for the Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart portfolio, and published in Leipzig by Klinkhardt & Biermann in an edition ...
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1920s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

Large Vibrant Oil Painting Colorful Vase of Flowers Israeli Artist Isaac Maimon
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Expressionist Subject: Still Life Medium: Oil Surface: Canvas Country: Israel Dimensions: 30" x 40" x 3/4" Dimensions w/Frame: 41" x 50" (this is being sold unframed) Artist...
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20th Century Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

original etching
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original etching. Printed in 1984 on Cartiere Magnani paper at the atelier of Bruce Chandler in an edition of 1500. This work was executed by Leonard Baskin to illustrate the Arthur Miller classic "Death of a Salesman...
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1980s Expressionist Art

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Etching

Pilgrims Waiting at the Gate, Women in the Arts, Hope and Wisdom, Oil, Nature
Located in Houston, TX
Pilgrims Waiting at the Gate shows that flowers, birds and snow are symbols for emotional states or story elements. Dogs sometimes accompany the pale bald “Everywoman” protagonist on her journeys that often take place beneath a starry moonlit sky. She has been called a mythic artist, telling ancient stories that never grow old. Pilgrims are beneath the Moon approaching the Gate as seen in Pilgrims at the Gate in the oil painting on canvas. LOOK FOR 1STDIBS DISCOUNT CODE ON SHIPPING OR GALLERY QUOTE The artists says: "I love to show the strength and optimistic attributes of women. Even when they are in a quandary or in danger, I always try to show a glimmer of hope and wisdom—that they will solve the riddle and make it through, stronger and with dignity. Being bald and shorn of any particular identity, they become all women.” She is also a published poet and her paintings have appeared as cover art for literary journals and poetry collections. Recently her painting “Thoreau’s Pumpkin” was included in the Hudson River Museum...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

Male Nude
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Lowell Blair Nesbitt, American (1933 - 1993) Titles: Male Nude 2 Year: 1979 Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 17...
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1970s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

Influence
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The artwork titled "Influence" depicts a lady who appears to be lost in thought. She is portrayed with a blue and yellow color around her neck, which stands out against the grey background. The artwork is captivating, and it seems to tell a story of its own. The lady's posture suggests that she is deep in thought, perhaps reflecting on something significant. The blue and yellow colors around her neck add to the intrigue, leaving the viewer to wonder about their meaning. The colors are bold and bright, almost as if they are trying to break through the grey background. The title of the artwork, "Influence," adds another layer to the piece's meaning. It could be interpreted as the lady being influenced by something or someone, or perhaps she is the one who exerts influence on others. Either way, the title makes the artwork more thought-provoking and leaves the viewer with questions. The use of color in the artwork is striking. The blue and yellow around the lady's neck create a sense of vibrancy and life. The grey background, while muted, provides a subtle contrast that emphasizes the colors around her neck. The color choices are deliberate, each color has its own symbolic meaning. Blue is often associated with calmness, trust, and communication, while yellow is associated with optimism, happiness, and energy. The overall composition of the artwork is simple yet powerful. The lady is the focal point of the piece, and her posture and expression convey a sense of introspection. The blue and yellow colors around her neck draw the viewer's attention, and the grey background provides a sense of stillness and calmness. The artwork is open to interpretation, and the viewer may interpret it in different ways. Some may see it as a representation of someone deep in thought, while others may see it as a symbol of inner strength and influence. Whatever the interpretation, the artwork is visually striking and thought-provoking. In conclusion, "Influence" is a beautiful and thought-provoking artwork that portrays a lady lost in thought with blue and yellow colors around her neck on a grey background. The artwork's title and use of color add to its complexity, leaving the viewer with questions and interpretations. It is a testament to the power of art and its ability to evoke emotions and stimulate the mind. 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 Gallery) About Artist Aba Linus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Acrylic, Canvas

Self Portrait
Located in New York, NY
Lester Johnson Self Portrait 1969 drawn with ink, crayon, and spray enamel on paper. Measuring 14 by 11 inches, this drawing was recently professionally framed.
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1960s Expressionist Art

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Enamel

Beethoven - Original oil on canvas painting
Located in Montreal, Quebec
The greatest composer of all time revealed more vividly the power of music to convey a philosophy of life. This powerful portrait tells a story of a man who struggled with his deafne...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Latin American Judaica Conceptual Chassidic Art Modern Woodcut Luis Camnitzer
Located in Surfside, FL
Luis Camnitzer and Martin Buber (1878-1965), New York: JMB Publishers Ltd, 1970. Printed at The New York Graphic Workshop. Hand signed on Arches paper. (Edition 24/100, numbered on Justification page) Woodblock prints based on folktales from the Hasidic Jewish tradition in Eastern Europe, selected by Camnitzer from the early masters section of Buber’s Die chassidischen Bücher as translated by Olga Marx. German Expressionist style Jewish woodcuts...
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1970s Expressionist Art

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Woodcut

Desires 3
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The painting titled "Desires 3" is a beautiful work of art that depicts two men sitting across from each other, engaged in what seems to be a deep and meaningful conversation. The painting, created by Esinulo Chiamaka Praise, features an older man and a younger man, each holding a white flower, which adds a sense of purity and serenity to the scene. The older man, who appears to be in his 50s, and the younger man, who looks to be in his 20s, are both dressed in a more casual shirt and pants. Both men are seated on chairs, with their faces turned towards each other in a relaxed yet focused manner. The title of the painting, "Desires 3," adds an element of intrigue and mystery to the scene, as it hints at the possibility of underlying desires and motivations between the two men. However, the painting does not provide any clear answers or indications of what those desires might be, leaving the interpretation up to the viewer. Wisdom is gathered from lessons learned from experiences. Time and age guide a man through life as regards choices or wants... One possible interpretation of the painting is that it represents the passing of knowledge and wisdom from one generation to the next. The older man appears to be sharing something with the younger man, who listens intently and respectfully. The white flowers that both men are holding could be seen as symbols of purity and innocence, representing the purity of the knowledge and wisdom being shared. Another interpretation of the painting is that it represents a deep and meaningful conversation between two people who share a close and intimate relationship. The fact that both men are holding white flowers suggests a sense of purity and love between them, while their relaxed and focused expressions indicate a sense of comfort and ease in each other's presence. In terms of technique, the painting is expertly executed, with rich colors and intricate details that bring the scene to life. Keating's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, while the placement of the two men in the center of the painting draws the viewer's attention to their faces and the emotions that are portrayed in them. Overall, "Desires 3" is a beautiful and thought-provoking painting that captures the essence of a deep and meaningful conversation between two people. It is a testament to the power of art to evoke emotion and inspire reflection, leaving the viewer with a sense of curiosity and wonder about the motivations and desires of the two men in the painting. 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 Gallery) About Artist Esinulo Chiamaka Praise is a comtemporary Nigerian painter...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

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