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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
Marc Chagall, Job in Prayer, from Drawings for the Bible, 1960
Marc Chagall, Job in Prayer, from Drawings for the Bible, 1960

Marc Chagall, Job in Prayer, from Drawings for the Bible, 1960

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Job en priere (Job in Prayer), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. X, No. 37-38, originates from the July 29, 1960 issue published by Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1960. This visionary composition reflects Chagall’s poetic interpretation of the biblical figure of Job, evoking themes of suffering, faith, and spiritual endurance through his luminous color and dreamlike symbolism. The flowing forms and radiant imagery convey a sense of introspection and divine supplication, capturing Job’s prayerful posture and inner resilience within Chagall’s distinctive visual language. Infused with movement and lyricism, the work transforms sacred narrative into a meditative vision of perseverance, humility, and unwavering devotion. The piece forms part of Chagall’s celebrated series of lithographs and drawings created for Dessins Pour La Bible, a monumental project uniting art, scripture, and mysticism in one of the artist’s most important achievements. Executed as a lithograph on velin du Marais paper, this work measures 14 x 10.5 inches (35.56 x 26.67 cm). Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the superb craftsmanship of the Mourlot Freres atelier, renowned for its collaborations with the greatest modern masters of the 20th century. Artwork Details: Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) Title: Job en priere (Job in Prayer), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. X, No. 37-38, July 29, 1960 Medium: Lithograph on velin du Marais paper Dimensions: 14 x 10.5 inches (35.56 x 26.67 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1960 Publisher: Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Catalogue raisonne references: Chagall, Marc, et al. Chagall Lithographe. Andre Sauret, 1960-1986, illustration 230-276. Cramer, Patrick, and Meret Meyer. Marc Chagall: Catalogue Raisonne des Livres Illustres. P. Cramer ed., 1995, illustration 42. Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. X, No. 37-38, published by Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, 1960 Notes: Excerpted from the folio (translated from French), This double issue of Verve includes the drawings that Marc Chagall executed in 1958 and 1959 on biblical themes that he had not generally dealt with in his illustration for the Bible, engraved with etching and which were included in issue 33/34 of Verve. This album has 96 renderings in black and 24 color litbographies as well as the cover that were specially made for this album. It was completed printing on July 29, 1960 by Draeger Freres for black gravures and by Mourlot Freres for color lithography. About the Publication: Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), published as Verve Vol. X, No. 37-38 on July 29, 1960, represents a significant continuation and expansion of Chagall’s profound engagement with biblical imagery and spiritual narrative. Conceived and directed by the visionary publisher Teriade, the publication builds upon the earlier Verve issue devoted to Chagall’s Bible illustrations by presenting a new body of work executed in 1958 and 1959, exploring themes and episodes that had not been fully addressed in the initial series. Printed in Paris by Draeger Freres for black gravures and Mourlot Freres for color lithography, the edition demonstrates an exceptional level of technical refinement and artistic collaboration. The publication includes an extensive suite of ninety six black reproductions and twenty four color lithographs, as well as specially created cover imagery, reflecting Chagall’s continued innovation in translating sacred themes into graphic form. As part of the broader tradition of Verve, one of the most important artistic and literary publications of the twentieth century, this issue exemplifies the fusion of text, image, and craftsmanship at the highest level. Today, Verve Vol. X, No. 37-38 stands as a major achievement within Chagall’s graphic oeuvre, reaffirming his role as one of the foremost interpreters of biblical narrative in modern art. About the Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) was a Belarus-born French painter, printmaker, and designer whose visionary imagination, radiant color, and deeply poetic symbolism made him one of the most beloved and influential artists of the 20th century. Rooted in the imagery of his Jewish heritage and the memories of his childhood in Vitebsk, Chagall’s art wove together themes of faith, love, folklore, and fantasy with a dreamlike modern sensibility. His unique style merging elements of Cubism, Fauvism, Expressionism, and Surrealism defied categorization, transforming ordinary scenes into lyrical meditations on memory and emotion. Influenced by Russian icon painting, medieval religious art, and the modern innovations of artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Georges Braque, Chagall developed a profoundly personal visual language filled with floating figures, vibrant animals, musicians, and lovers that symbolized the transcendent power of imagination and love. During his early years in Paris, he became an integral part of the Ecole de Paris circle, forming friendships with Amedeo Modigliani, Fernand Leger, and Sonia Delaunay, and his creative spirit resonated with that of his peers and successors Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, artists who sought to push the boundaries of perception, emotion, and form. Over a prolific career that spanned painting, printmaking, stained glass, ceramics, and stage design, Chagall brought an unparalleled poetic sensibility to modern art, infusing even the most abstract subjects with human warmth and spiritual depth. His works are held in the most prestigious museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Centre Pompidou, the Tate, and the Guggenheim, where they continue to inspire generations of artists and collectors. The highest price ever paid for a Marc Chagall artwork is approximately 28.5 million USD, achieved in 2017 at Sotheby’s New York for Les Amoureux (1928). Marc Chagall Job...

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1960s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

'Port de Vendres', Côte Vermeille, France, California Post Impressionist, Esalen
'Port de Vendres', Côte Vermeille, France, California Post Impressionist, Esalen

'Port de Vendres', Côte Vermeille, France, California Post Impressionist, Esalen

By Anthony McNaught

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Signed verso, 'Ant McNaught' (American, 1952-2026), dated 2020 and inscribed '(After Derain)'. This California Post-Impressionist and Abstract Expressionist artist studied at the Es...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

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

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

Located in Holywell, GB

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

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Early 20th Century Expressionist Art

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Oil

"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

20th Paris School Collage Cutout Artwork Wonderful Interior Design Options
20th Paris School Collage Cutout Artwork Wonderful Interior Design Options

20th Paris School Collage Cutout Artwork Wonderful Interior Design Options

By Bernard Herzog

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"Collage" by Bernard Herzog (French, b.1935). Signed and stamped verso with catalogue number. Photo collage cut outs on paper, unframed. Overall paper: 25.5 x 20 inches. Highly uni...

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

Materials

Acrylic

Gerlach's Allegorien Plate #75: "Hunting, Fishing, Rowing, Cycling"
Gerlach's Allegorien Plate #75: "Hunting, Fishing, Rowing, Cycling"

Gerlach's Allegorien Plate #75: "Hunting, Fishing, Rowing, Cycling"

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 work) by designing architecture, furniture, jewelry, graphics, and tapestries meant to coordinate every detail of an environment. His work transcended the imitative decorative arts of earlier eras and helped to define Modernism for generations to come. Moser achieved a remarkable balance between intellectual structure (often geometric) and hedonistic luxury. Collaborating with Gustav Klimt and Josef Hoffmann, the artist was an editor and active contributor to Ver Sacrum, (Sacred Spring), the journal of the Viennese Secession that was so prized for its aesthetics and high quality production that it was considered a work of art. The magazine featured drawings and designs in the Jugendstil style (Youth) along with literary contributions from distinguished writers from across Europe. It quickly disseminated both the spirit and the style of the Secession. In 1903 Moser and Hoffmann founded and led the Wiener Werkstatte (Viennese Workshop) a collective of artisans that produced elegant decorative arts items, not as industrial prototypes but for the purpose of sale to the public. The plan, as idealistic then as now, was to elevate the lives of consumers by means of beautiful and useful interior surroundings. Moser’s influence has endured throughout the century. His design sensibility is evident from the mid-century modern furniture of the 1950s and ‘60s to the psychedelic rock posters...

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1890s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

Guy's Talk - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Modern, Expressionist, Men
Guy's Talk - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Modern, Expressionist, Men

Guy's Talk - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Modern, Expressionist, Men

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) About ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Bouquet of flowers on a doily
Bouquet of flowers on a doily

Bouquet of flowers on a doily

By Benjamin II Vautier

Located in Genève, GE

Work on canvas This captivating still life features an understated ceramic vase, set on a delicate doily, housing a bouquet of vibrant flowers. The yellow, white and red flowers stan...

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1920s Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil

Les Ombres

Les Ombres

By François LEGRAND

Located in Atlanta, GA

Born in 1951, François Legrand was introduced to painting as a teenager by Philippe Lejeune in Etampes. In 1973, he moved to Loiret. From 1974 to 197...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil

In Her Solace - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Women, Modern
In Her Solace - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Women, Modern

In Her Solace - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Women, Modern

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

In such a world, so chaotic. Snares and spells revolving. Finding one’s peace can be very demanding. Living life, very. Man cannot live without a pacifier, one that helps him recove...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Silence in the winter wood
Silence in the winter wood

Silence in the winter wood

By Rachael Dalzell

Located in Coltishall, GB

An expressive painting filled with the colours of winter.  This winter wonderland is based on a lake near to where Rachael Dalzell lives in Norfolk. Much of Rachael’s work is based ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Wood, Acrylic

Before the Storm
Before the Storm

Before the Storm

Located in Zofingen, AG

In creating this piece, I sought to capture the vibrant yet calm moment before a storm. I used acrylic and oil to blend realism with abstraction, allowing the textures and colors to ...

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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Canvas

Two Young Spanish Girls, Oil on paper
Two Young Spanish Girls, Oil on paper

Two Young Spanish Girls, Oil on paper

By Edouard Goerg

Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR

Oil on paper by Edouard Goerg (1893-1969), France, 1937-1938. Two young Spanish girls. Measurements : with frame: 61.3x51.8 cm - 24.1x20.4 inches, view: 39x28.6 cm - 15.4x11.25 inche...

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1930s Expressionist Art

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Paper, Oil

Gerlach's Allegorien Plate #51: "Summer" Lithograph
Gerlach's Allegorien Plate #51: "Summer" Lithograph

Gerlach's Allegorien Plate #51: "Summer" 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

Hommage in Julien Gracq, 2018

Hommage in Julien Gracq, 2018

Located in Atlanta, GA

Born August 4, 1945 in Chambéry. Apprenticeship in 1984 at the Etampes school founded and run by the painter Philipe Lejeune. -Price "Finez Planard" awarded by the Taylor Foundation...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil

"Tröstung" original lithograph

"Tröstung" original lithograph

By Georg Ehrlich

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1920 and published in Germany for GENIUS: Zeitschrift fur Werdende und Alte Kunst. Image size: 7 1/2 x 9 1/4 inches (195 x 235 mm). Signed in ...

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1920s Expressionist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Echoes of Fire, Original Painting
Echoes of Fire, Original Painting

Echoes of Fire, Original Painting

By Diana Elena Chelaru

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A figure in a flowing dress of blue flowers stands against a background of swirling patterns that move around her like living energy. She appears as a young wom...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Mixed Media

In My Mind - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract, Mixed Media, Colour Field
In My Mind - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract, Mixed Media, Colour Field

In My Mind - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract, Mixed Media, Colour Field

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

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Ink, Acrylic

Dandelions in the meadow 30X40
Dandelions in the meadow 30X40

Dandelions in the meadow 30X40

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this oil painting, I sought to capture the delicate interplay between strength and ephemeral beauty. The dandelions, poised against a field of gold and green, embody nature's flee...

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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Between Faith and Promise, Oil Painting
Between Faith and Promise, Oil Painting

Between Faith and Promise, Oil Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A lone figure stands at the threshold of a rugged mountain pass. Bold, impasto brushwork creates a tactile landscape of weathered earth and skeletal trees frami...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil

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

A Girl Running Through Puddles Original impasto Miniature oil painting

Located in Zofingen, AG

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

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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

"Koi Study No. 1" (2025) – Original Oil on Canvas by Elena Lukina
"Koi Study No. 1" (2025) – Original Oil on Canvas by Elena Lukina

"Koi Study No. 1" (2025) – Original Oil on Canvas by Elena Lukina

Located in Zofingen, AG

"Koi Study No. 1" (2025) is a masterful articulation of raw, kinetic energy within Elena Lukina’s internationally recognized series, "Vitality in Motion: The Koi Symphony" (2020–2025...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Dress with irises
Dress with irises

Dress with irises

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this piece, I melded oil paints to captivate the timeless dance of nature with human grace. Inspired by the delicate irises swaying in a serene field, I portrayed a figure harmoni...

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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Courtisane aux Yeux Baisses" from the suite "Les Fleurs du Mal""
"Courtisane aux Yeux Baisses" from the suite "Les Fleurs du Mal""

"Courtisane aux Yeux Baisses" from the suite "Les Fleurs du Mal""

By Georges Rouault

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Courtisane aux Yeux Baisses" from the suite "Les Fleurs du Mal" created in 1937, is an original color aquatint on Montval paper by renown French artist Georges Rouault, 1871-1958. It is signed and dated in the plate as issue. Published by Ambroise Vollard, Paris and printed by Lacouriere, Paris. Referenced and pictured in the artist's catalogue raisonnes by Chapon plate #276, Wofsy plate #273. The plate mark (image) is 11.75 x 8.15 inches, framed size is 20.5 x 17.25 inches. Custom framed in a wooden brownish and gold frame, with fabric matting and black fillet. Artwork and frame are in excellent condition, the colors are fresh and bright. Example of this artwork is held in many museums including The National Gallery of Art. About the artist: French painter, draughtsman, printmaker and designer, Georges Rouault created a personal style of Expressionism that gives him a highly distinctive place in Modern Art. Rouault was born in 1871, in the cellar of a house in Belleville, a working class quarter of Paris near the Père Lachaise cemetery, while the city was being bombarded by government troops quelling the Paris Commune. His father was a finisher and varnisher of pianos at a local factory. Rouault's grandfather was an amateur art...

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

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Aquatint

Echoes of Resilience - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion
Echoes of Resilience - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion

Echoes of Resilience - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Fashion

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Serenity -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Floral Mixed Media
Serenity -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Floral Mixed Media

Serenity -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Floral 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. About Artist Gob...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Mixed Media

Renew - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Children Art, Jewellery
Renew - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Children Art, Jewellery

Renew - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Children Art, Jewellery

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

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

1950's French Modernist / Cubist Painting Signed, French Landscape
1950's French Modernist / Cubist Painting Signed, French Landscape

1950's French Modernist / Cubist Painting Signed, French Landscape

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: Title: French Roof Tops Medium: oil painting on board, unframed Measures: board: 8.75 x 6.25 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: The paintin...

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20th Century Expressionist Art

Materials

Acrylic

20th Paris School Collage Cutout Artwork Wonderful Interior Design Options!
20th Paris School Collage Cutout Artwork Wonderful Interior Design Options!

20th Paris School Collage Cutout Artwork Wonderful Interior Design Options!

By Bernard Herzog

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"Collage" by Bernard Herzog (French, b.1935) signed lower corner signed and stamped verso with catalogue number photo collage cut outs on paper, unframed overall paper: 25.5 x 20 in...

Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

Materials

Acrylic

20th Paris School Collage Cutout Artwork Wonderful Interior Design Options
20th Paris School Collage Cutout Artwork Wonderful Interior Design Options

20th Paris School Collage Cutout Artwork Wonderful Interior Design Options

By Bernard Herzog

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"Collage" by Bernard Herzog (French, b.1935). Signed lower corner. Signed and stamped verso with catalogue number. Photo collage cut outs on paper, unframed. Overall paper: 25.5 x 2...

Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

Materials

Acrylic

20th Paris School Collage Cutout Artwork Wonderful Interior Design Options
20th Paris School Collage Cutout Artwork Wonderful Interior Design Options

20th Paris School Collage Cutout Artwork Wonderful Interior Design Options

By Bernard Herzog

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"Collage" by Bernard Herzog (French, b.1935) signed lower corner signed and stamped verso with catalogue number photo collage cut outs on paper, unframed overall paper: 25.5 x 20 in...

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

Materials

Acrylic

The Well, Original Painting
The Well, Original Painting

The Well, Original Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Bold, sweeping gestures portray a woman fetching water from a well. Rich reds, deep blues, and layered textures create movement and depth. Loose lines and visib...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Mixed Media

Marc Chagall, Mother and Child at the Eiffel Tower, Derriere le miroir, 1954
Marc Chagall, Mother and Child at the Eiffel Tower, Derriere le miroir, 1954

Marc Chagall, Mother and Child at the Eiffel Tower, Derriere le miroir, 1954

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Mere et Enfant a la Tour Eiffel (Mother and Child at the Eiffel Tower), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 67–68, originates from the 1954 edition published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1954. Mere et Enfant a la Tour Eiffel embodies Chagall’s lyrical vision of Paris as a dreamscape infused with love, family, and wonder. Through his composition with floating forms, he transforms the city’s iconic architecture into a poetic symbol of affection and imagination. Executed as a lithograph on velin paper, this work measures 15 x 11 inches. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the superb craftsmanship of Mourlot Freres, Paris. Artwork Details: Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) Title: Mere et Enfant a la Tour Eiffel (Mother and Child at the Eiffel Tower), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 67–68 Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Dimensions: 15 x 11 inches (38.1 x 27.94 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1954 Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Catalogue raisonne reference: Cramer, Patrick, and Meret Meyer. Marc Chagall: Catalogue Raisonne des Livres Illustres. Patrick Cramer Editeur, 1995, illustration 24; Mourlot, Fernand, and Marc Chagall. Chagall Lithographe I: 1922–1957. Andre Sauret, 1960, illustration 94. Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 67–68, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris; printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1954 Notes: On the occasion of the ‘Paris’ exhibition, Marc Chagall created for this triple issue of Derriere Le Miroir XII pages of Lithography. About the Publication: Derriere le miroir (Behind the Mirror) was one of the most important art publications of the 20th century, created and published by Maeght Editeur in Paris from 1946 to 1982. Founded by the visionary art dealer and publisher Aime Maeght, the series served as both an exhibition catalogue and a work of art in its own right, uniting original lithographs by leading modern and contemporary artists with critical essays, poetry, and design of the highest quality. Printed by master lithographers such as Mourlot Freres and Arte, Derriere le miroir became synonymous with the artistic vanguard of postwar Europe. Each issue was devoted to a single artist or theme and published to accompany exhibitions at the Galerie Maeght in Paris, featuring works by Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Georges Braque, Joan Miro, Marc Chagall, Alexander Calder, Fernand Leger, and Alberto Giacometti, among others. The publication reflected Maeght’s belief that art should be both accessible and elevated—an ideal realized through its luxurious production values, meticulous printing, and collaboration with the greatest creative minds of its time. About the Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) was a Belarus-born French painter, printmaker, and designer whose visionary imagination, radiant color, and deeply poetic symbolism made him one of the most beloved and influential artists of the 20th century. Rooted in the imagery of his Jewish heritage and the memories of his childhood in Vitebsk, Chagall’s art wove together themes of faith, love, folklore, and fantasy with a dreamlike modern sensibility. His unique style—merging elements of Cubism, Fauvism, Expressionism, and Surrealism—defied categorization, transforming ordinary scenes into lyrical meditations on memory and emotion. Influenced by Russian icon painting, medieval religious art, and the modern innovations of artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Georges Braque, Chagall developed a profoundly personal visual language filled with floating figures, vibrant animals, musicians, and lovers that symbolized the transcendent power of imagination and love. During his early years in Paris, he became an integral part of the Ecole de Paris circle, forming friendships with Amedeo Modigliani, Fernand Leger, and Sonia Delaunay, and his creative spirit resonated with that of his peers and successors—Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray—artists who, like Chagall, sought to push the boundaries of perception, emotion, and form. Over a prolific career that spanned painting, printmaking, stained glass, ceramics, and stage design, Chagall brought an unparalleled poetic sensibility to modern art, infusing even the most abstract subjects with human warmth and spiritual depth. His works are held in the most prestigious museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Centre Pompidou, the Tate, and the Guggenheim, where they continue to inspire generations of artists and collectors. The highest price ever paid for a Marc Chagall artwork is approximately 28.5 million USD, achieved in 2017 at Sotheby’s New York for Les Amoureux (1928). Marc Chagall Mere et Enfant a la Tour Eiffel 1954, Chagall Mother and Child at the Eiffel Tower, Chagall Derriere le miroir No. 67–68, Chagall Mourlot lithograph, Chagall Maeght...

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1950s Expressionist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Ivre d'Embruns, Expressionist Oil Painting on Canvas, Unframed
Ivre d'Embruns, Expressionist Oil Painting on Canvas, Unframed

Ivre d'Embruns, Expressionist Oil Painting on Canvas, Unframed

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

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Sunflowers field 3D (18X24)
Sunflowers field 3D (18X24)

Sunflowers field 3D (18X24)

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this painting, I sought to capture the vibrant essence of life, channeling my emotions into each stroke. The bold sunflowers stand as symbols of joy and exuberance, their bright f...

Category

2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Irises on Blue
Irises on Blue

Irises on Blue

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this painting, I sought to capture the ephemeral beauty of irises, using vibrant strokes of acrylic and oil to express their dynamic, almost lively forms against a vivid blue back...

Category

2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Expressionist art for sale on 1stDibs.

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