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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Untitled 5 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Women
By Kum Cletus
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. About Artist Born in 1993 in...
Canvas, Acrylic
"Sycamores at Sunset" - Post-Impressionist Yellow Trees Woodland Landscape
By Penny Whent
Located in Carmel, CA
Penny Whent (American, born 1949) "Sycamores at Sunset" 2024 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom left of the painting. “Sycamores at Sunset” by Penny ...
Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
Untitled 4 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Women
By Kum Cletus
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. About Artist Born in 1993 in...
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Tribal Identity Oil Painting on Canvas, Expressionist, 21st Century
By Bakare Abubakri-sideeq Babatunde
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Tribal Identity" captures the essence of both tradition and individuality, showcasing a woman with intricate tribal marks artistically etched on her face. The markings symbolize her connection to a specific tribe or community, serving as a visual representation of her heritage and cultural background. Bakare masterfully captures the woman's expression, reflecting her strength, resilience, and pride. In an era of globalization and homogenization, the importance of preserving cultural heritage cannot be overstated. "Tribal Identity" serves as a powerful reminder of the richness and diversity present in various cultures worldwide. The artwork encapsulates the struggles faced by communities striving to maintain their unique traditions, amidst the pressures of assimilation and modernization. It urges viewers to appreciate and celebrate the wealth of knowledge, customs, and beliefs that make up our global tapestry. Through "Tribal Identity," Tunde Bakare...
Fabric, Canvas, Oil
Die Mörderin - Original Lithograph by Ernst Barlach - 1912
Located in Roma, IT
Die Mörderin is an original hand-signed lithograph realized by the Expressionist German artist Ernst Barlac in 1912. This is the edition 150 prints. In good conditions. This lith...
Lithograph
CRISTAL PINTADO - REY - CORNUCOPIA MADERA
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
Interesante cristal pintado, representando a un Rey. Va con una cornucopia de madera tallada dorada, del siglo XIX. El cristal esta en buen estado. La cornucopia tiene diversas falta...
Oil
Colorful Day, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A stand of trees stretches across the center of a vast field. Their foliage glows with brilliant autumn colors. Tall grass spreads in the foreground while soft ...
Oil
Lieder des Pierrot Lunaire - Woodcuts by Conrad Felixmüller - 1910s
Located in Roma, IT
Complete suite of 11 plates in artist’s proof (in search for the final colours) on thin Japan paper, with Author’s hand-written title, date, notes and signature in pencil. 5 of the p...
Paper, Woodcut
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
Le Col Rouge - 21st Century Contemporary, Expressionist Portrait, African Woman
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Africa This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gall...
Canvas, Acrylic
'Viel Gluck 1923' — New Year's Greeting - German Expressionism
By Karl Michel
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...
Etching
Chief American Horse - Oglalla Sioux, Lithograph by Leonard Baskin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Chief American Horse - Oglalla Sioux by Leonard Baskin, American (1922–2000) Date: circa 1970 Lithograph, Signed and Numbered in pencil Edition of 100 Size: 41 x 30 in. (104.14 x 76....
Lithograph
$2,775Sale Price|24% Off
Expressionist Figurative Bust Sculpture, Coloured Glazed Refractory Ceramic
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Xente Abrigo is an expressionist figurative bust sculpture by Spanish artist Óscar Aldonza Torres, combining high-temperature refractory ceramic, experimental glazing and oil-based p...
Ceramic, Oil
(after) Carl Hofer - "Pierrot" pochoir
By Carl Hofer
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: pochoir (after the watercolor). Printed in Germany in 1922 for the Ganymed portfolio "Das vierte Jahrbuch der Marees Gesellschaft" and published in Munich by Marees-Gesellsch...
Lithograph
$2,040Sale Price|20% Off
Simple Times - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Plants, Women
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. About Artist Josue M Pierre ...
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,900
Reverte Almond and Olive Trees Acrylic Painting, Expressionist, 2000s
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
ANTONIO REVERTE OLIVA (Monteagua, Murcia, 1943 – Gavà, Barcelona, 2014). A self-taught artist, Antonio Reverte settled in Catalonia in 1961, in the Barcelona town of Viladecans. In ...
Acrylic
$4,520Sale Price|20% Off
Count Your Rainbows, Not Your Thunderstorms -21st Century, Contemporary Portrait
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique; it is not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Arti...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$559
Fantasy with Flowers 46, Expressionist Mixed Media on Paper, Unframed
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures) paper 59x42cm On the paper acrylic, oil pastel, felt-tip pen, ink, gold leaf, pencils, silver,mixed media. Flowers are a smile of ...
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
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Serenity 2 Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Expressionist, 21st Century
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...
Canvas, Acrylic
The Luminous Crest: 40x60cm Oceanic Surge Impasto Oil (2023)
By Elena Lukina
Located in Zofingen, AG
"The Luminous Crest" is a seminal work from the acclaimed series Oceanic Surge: The Sculpted, created by the contemporary visionary Elena Lukina. This 40x60 cm oil on canvas is a pro...
Canvas, Oil
The Sculpted Tide: 50x70cm Oil on Caravaggio Italy Canvas (2025)
By Elena Lukina
Located in Zofingen, AG
"The Sculpted Tide" is a masterful 2025 original oil painting from the prestigious series Gravity of Light: Marine Chronicles. Created on world-renowned Italian Caravaggio canvas, th...
Canvas, Oil
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
Inner Peace - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Women, Africa
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...
Canvas, Acrylic
Gerlach's Allegorien Plate #20: "Song, Love, Music, Dance" Lithograph
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...
Lithograph
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Whimsical Mother Alkebulan - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait
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. About Artist Awofadeju Solom...
Stone
Portrait of a Young Boy
By Cuno Amiet 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Portrait of a Young Boy" 1949 is an original lithograph by Swiss artist Cuno Amiet, 1868-1961. It is hand signed and numbered 12/200 in...
Lithograph
"Der Kunsthandler" 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...
Lithograph
Raventos Citty original expressionist acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Manhatan original expressionist acrylic painting. RAVENTÓS Mª Assumpció – (San Sadurní d’Anoia, Barcelona 1930). Raventos trained at the elite Sant Jordi School of Fine Arts in Barc...
Acrylic
Air Tulips: Mixed, paper, acrylic, oil pastel, 57x81cm
Located in Zofingen, AG
‘Air Tulips’ is an immersive journey into the very heart of a bloom. In this large-format mixed media work (57x81 cm), the tulips are not just flowers—they are a vibrant, breathing f...
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
We've Got The Phunk 3 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Neo-Expressionism
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 Oso...
Canvas, Acrylic, Polymer
Mid Century French Expressionist Signed Oil Sun over Landscape with Cottage
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, signed and dated Title: Expressionist landscape Medium: oil on board Size: 6.5 x 9 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: The ...
Oil
$913
"A Koi Paradise: The Rhythm of Life" (2025) – Original Oil on Canvas by E.Lukina
By Elena Lukina
Located in Zofingen, AG
"A Koi Paradise" (2025) is an exquisite, intimate masterpiece from Elena Lukina’s internationally recognized series, "Vitality in Motion: The Koi Symphony" (2020–2025). This 21x30 cm...
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
$2,150
Monstera 7, Layered Colorful Original Expressionist Garden Landscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the realm of vibrant expressions, Italian artist Giuseppe Beddru masterfully brings to life abstracted flora in a spectacular fusion of color and form. The canvas dances with an o...
Canvas, Mixed Media
The Island of Aix - The Emperor House - The Gourgaud Museum - The African Museum
Located in Spokane, WA
Original French antique travel poster: ILE d'AIX lithograph created by the artist Pierre Commarmond. Professional archival acid-free linen-backed, ready to frame. Very good to excellent condition. Produced by the French Railway, Chemins de Fer. Printer Mayeux. A large bird of prey and a seagull hover in the air above the parting boat. Besides the seaside sights, there is also the Maison de l"Empereur and the Musee Gourgaud at this final destination… The beach and the surrounding forests. The Island of Aix - The Emperor House - The Gourgaud Museum - The African Museum. This ILE d'AIX is an original antique French lithograph...
Lithograph
Body in the Field #2 - Red, Blue, Drawing, Coloured Pencils, Landscape
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Body in the Field #2, 2022 coloured pencils on canvas 25 H x 16 W cm Signed on reverse Zsolt Berszán embodies in his works the dissolution of the human body through the prism of t...
Canvas, Color Pencil
Emotional Metamorphosis 11: Lines of Illusion, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Petal-like shapes, vines, and organic forms overlap in this botanical painting. Created with acrylic paint, spray paint, and markers, the artwork features raise...
Acrylic
Portrait of a Man by Swedish Artist Martin Eder, 1954, Gouache on Masonite
By Martin Eder
Located in Stockholm, SE
Martin Eder was a Swedish drawing teacher, artist and ceramicist. Martin was born on the island of Gotland and spent a lot of time there, he also lived in Sala. Martin was a curious ...
Masonite, Gouache
Belgian Barn by the River - Expressionist Landscape Original Oil on Canvas
By Gloria Takla
Located in Soquel, CA
Belgian Barn by the River - Expressionist Landscape in Oil on Canvas Vibrant depiction of barn by a river by Gloria Takla (American/German, b. 1940). A b...
Canvas, Oil
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
I Am Becoming - 21st Century, Contemporary, Expressionist, Modern, Mental Health
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 ...
Paper, Charcoal, Acrylic
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
Boy London 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Men
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...
Canvas, Acrylic, Oil
Paul Manes - Untitled Sunflower, Painting 2021
By Paul Manes
Located in Greenwich, CT
Untitled Sunflower Oil On Canvas 60" x 66" Paul Manes was born May 4, 1948, in Austin, Texas. He began his professional career in New York City in the early 1980s. His art has bee...
Canvas, Paint, Oil
German Israeli Expressionist Abstract Bush in Judea Lithograph
By Anna Ticho
Located in Surfside, FL
Anna Ticho (אנה טיכו ) (1894-1980) was a Jewish artist who became famous for her drawings of the Jerusalem hills. Anna Ticho was born in Brno, Moravia, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire (today the Czech Republic) in 1894. At the age of 15, she began to study drawing in Vienna in an art school under the directorship of Ernst Nowak...
Lithograph
Carlotta Auba by Simon Tozer, Limited edition print, Sailing, Coastal
Located in Deddington, GB
Carlotta Auba by Simon Tozer [2022] limited_edition and hand signed by the artist Screenprint on Paper Edition number of 18 Image size: H:23.5 cm x W:3...
Paper, Screen
Spring poppies 50X50
By Elena Lukina
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I've poured my soul into the vivid crimson blooms, contrasting against the subdued greens and blues, evoking life's vibrancy. Each stroke is a breath, blendin...
Canvas, Oil
$576Sale Price|20% Off
Seaside at Saint Raphaël by Ernest Voegeli - Oil on Canvas 46x61 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Ernest Voegeli is an artist who has found his path through a combination of solid technique and a clear, insightful approach to color, form, and composition. While his work is primar...
Canvas, Oil
20th Paris School Collage Cutout Artwork Wonderful Interior Design Options
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...
Acrylic
"Azure Pond Study" (2025) – Original Oil on Canvas by Elena Lukina
By Elena Lukina
Located in Zofingen, AG
Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of "Japanese Spring Paradise," a painting where the fleeting charm of cherry blossoms meets the timeless grandeur of Mount Fuji. This original o...
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Raventos BLUE Big original expressionist acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
La Santa Espina. original expressionist acrylic painting RAVENTÓS Mª Assumpció – (San Sadurní d’Anoia, Barcelona 1930). Raventos trained at the elite Sant Jordi School of Fine Arts i...
Acrylic
$2,200
Raventos MOULIN ROUGE. PARIS original expressionist acrylic canvas
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
"MOULIN ROUGE. PARIS"- original expressionist acrylic canvas painting - 1997 RAVENTÓS Mª Assumpció – (San Sadurní d’Anoia, Barcelona 1930). Raventos trained at the elite Sant Jordi...
Canvas, Oil
Raventos Collage Little City original expressionist mixed media
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Paris original expressionist mixed media painting RAVENTÓS Mª Assumpció – (San Sadurní d’Anoia, Barcelona 1930). Raventos trained at the elite Sant Jordi School of Fine Arts in Barce...
Mixed Media, Acrylic
"Le dejeuner" original etching
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original etching. Also called "Etude de nu". Printed in 1907 and published in Paris by the Revue de l'art ancien et moderne. Plate size: 7 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches (183 x 138 mm). ...
Etching
Sylvan Setting, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Bold contrasts between sunlit and shadowed snow drive the composition and create strong visual tension. Houses play a secondary role, serving as a counterpoint ...
Acrylic
$620
Wildflowers, Abstract Expressionist Flowers, Contemporary Drawing on Paper, 2024
By Juanjo Saez
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is a beautiful expressionist style drawing by Juanjo Saez. Juanjo's pictorial work is an exploration of color, texture, and movement, creating vibrant compositions that capture ...
Paper, Watercolor
Body in the Field #12 - Landscape, 21st Century, Wax pencil
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Body in the Field #12, 2022 coloured pencils on canvas 25 H x 16 W cm Signed on reverse Zsolt Berszán embodies in his works the dissolution of the human body through the prism of ...
Canvas, Color Pencil
$1,800
Rare Welded Menorah Judaica Jewish Brutalist Candelabra Sculpture Chaim Hendin
By Chaim Hendin
Located in Surfside, FL
In this Menorah Chaim Hendin takes a personal approach, and turns it into a more anatomical, almost pelvic, looking piece of artwork. The sculpture is rich in texture and the candle ...
Marble, Bronze
Colorful Water Lily, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By LE ANH TUAN
Located in Yardley, PA
Colorful Water Lily Welcome to the beautiful artwork titled **"Colorful Water Lily"**! This painting is not only a picture of nature but also a symphony of colors, bringing freshnes...
Acrylic
$639Sale Price|30% Off
Horse - 21st Century, Figurative Drawing, Animal, Expressionist, Brown, Black
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Horse, 1982 Colored pencil on paper (Signed, front lower left) 27.55 H x 39.37 W in. 70 H x 100 W cm Dinu Rădulescu's drawings illustrate, in their maj...
Paper, Pencil, Color Pencil
Saturday evening in November
By Elena Lukina
Located in Zofingen, AG
"In this vivid oil canvas, I've captured the fleeting vibrancy of twilight through a blend of impressionism and expressionism, with a touch of realism heartily mixed in. The bold, em...
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Cornflower
Located in Coltishall, GB
Cornflower - bursts with life. Rachael employs dynamic brushstrokes, creating a sense of movement, suggesting a lively garden environment. Dappled spots of light lend a sense of dep...
Canvas, Wood, Acrylic
$456Sale Price|20% Off
Seine and Eiffel Tower Lithograph, Expressionist, Framed, 1960s
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
Firmado a plancha en la parte inferior Se presenta enmarcada (el marco presenta algunas faltas y se enviará sin cristal para evitar posibles roturas) Medidas de la litografía: 46 c...
Lithograph
Expressionist Oil Painting of a Swirling Bouquet of Flowers
By Paul Mathey
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas Molded frame in gilded wood Dimensions with frame : 69.5 x 61.5 x 7 cm This artistic work stands out for its boldness and striking texture. The painting features a co...
Oil
$228Sale Price|75% Off
Odalisque Watercolour on Paper, Nude Female Figure, Late 20th Century
Located in Cotignac, FR
Late 20th Century watercolour on paper of a naked female figure before an open window. Signed bottom right but as yet not deciphered. Presented in carved, white painted wood frame. ...
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache