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
Maiden - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative. Neo-Expressionism, Women, Faces
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Chagall, Tribe of Zebulun, Vitraux pour Jérusalem (after)
By Marc Chagall
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition, . Notes: From the album, Chagall, Vitraux pour Jérusalem. Published by Musée des Arts Déco...
Category
1960s Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
$1,996 Sale Price
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Snowman and Christmas trees
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured a whimsical winter moment filled with joy and serenity. The snowman, graced with a cheerful smile, stands as a symbol of the simple pleasures and ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chagall, Tribe of Joseph, Vitraux pour Jérusalem (after)
By Marc Chagall
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition, . Notes: From the album, Chagall, Vitraux pour Jérusalem. Published by Musée des Arts Déco...
Category
1960s Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
$1,996 Sale Price
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Aisha - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative. Neo-Expressionism, Africa, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Golden tree
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this expression of nature’s vibrant dance, I bring to life an enchanted forest bathed in golden light. Through vigorous oil strokes, the painting captures the dynamic interplay of...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Nu Assis, " an Original Lithograph signed by Alberto Giacometti
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Alberto Giacometti's "Nu Assis", seated nude, is an original lithograph numbered 40 of 75. It is from 1961 and is signed lower right.
22" x 30" art
31 1/4" x 39 1/4" framed
"Alber...
Category
1960s Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
Jasmine
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I passionately fused expressionism with realism to capture the serene yet compelling presence of a figure that speaks to the viewer's soul. The textured brushst...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Walking along the sea
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I sought to capture the serene and reflective essence of a solitary walk along the coastline. Utilizing expressive brush strokes and vibrant blues, I depict the dyn...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Yellow rose
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've infused my passion for the ethereal interplay between light and shadow. I capture the delicate dynamism of emotion through expressionistic and impressionis...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Snowman family
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured the warmth of family ties against the chill of a winter's day. Through impressionistic strokes and an expressionistic palette, I aimed to evoke th...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chagall, Composition (Cramer 33; Mourlot 177), Derrière le Miroir (after)
By Marc Chagall
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered. Good condition. Notes: From Derrière le miroir, N° 99-100. Published by Aimé Maeght, Éditeur, Paris; printed by Éditi...
Category
1950s Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
$1,436 Sale Price
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Delicate still-life
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I sought to capture the fleeting beauty of life, symbolized through the delicate blossoms of roses. The strokes convey passion and the ephemeral nature of beaut...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Mexican Interior Scene Scene with Figures and Fish" Expressionistic Style
Located in New York, NY
A strong modernist oil painting depicted in the Mid Century by Russian painter Michael Baxte. Mostly known for his abstracted figures on canvas or street scenes, this piece is a wond...
Category
1950s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Masonite
Giselle
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this oil painting, I sought to capture the delicate balance of strength and grace in ballet. The dancers, enveloped in a tender embrace, convey a narrative of love and de...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wild field herbs 40X40 oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've sought to capture the raw, untamed beauty of nature through a dance of color and texture. Inspired by expressionism and impressionism, my brushstrokes breathe life into each wild herb, creating a vintage aura that whispers tales of timeless landscapes. This artwork is a celebration of nature's fleeting moments, it's an invitation to embrace the wild, unrestrained energy that will fill your home with a spirit of freedom...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$763 Sale Price
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small picture in the style of Natalie Shiporina "Village 1"
Located in Zofingen, AG
The small painting is painted in oil on cardboard. It will look great in a wooden frame. Part of a series of three paintings.
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
The balance of love. 30X60 oil.
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've passionately melded expressionism with realism to evoke the intimate harmony shared between two souls amidst nature's embrace. The tranquil scenery and sof...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tight Corner 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The artwork titled "Tight Corner" features a man and woman looking at each other in a romantic way, with a smile on their faces. This piece of art is a beautiful representation of lo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$2,240 Sale Price
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Avocado
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this piece, I aimed to evoke the essence of nature's perfection through the vibrant simplicity of an avocado. The contrasting tones and the textured brushstrokes in oil s...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
La Mort de Marat
Located in OPOLE, PL
Bernard Buffet (1928-1999) - La Mort de Marat
Lithograph from 1977.
The edition of 103/150.
On Arches paper with watermark.
Dimensions of work: 76 x 56 cm.
Hand signed.
The work...
Category
1970s Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
Frontispiece
Located in OPOLE, PL
Bernard Buffet (1928-1999) - Frontispiece
Lithograph from 1968.
Dimensions of work: 31 x 24 cm
Publisher: André Sauret, Monte Carlo.
Printed by: Fernand Mourlot, Paris
The work ...
Category
1960s Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
Music of the sea
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this artwork, I explore the raw, relentless energy of the sea, painted in a burst of expressionistic and impressionistic styles. The vibrant, swirling colors of the ocean and sky ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Fairground - 1950's French Expressionist Mid Century Oil Canvas Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A wonderful 1950's French expressionist oil on canvas depicting figures at a fairground, by Parisian artist André Beaucé.
Excellent quality work painted...
Category
1950s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,157 Sale Price
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'The Life-Drawing Class' by M. David
Located in London, GB
'The Life-Drawing Class', oil on board, by French (likely) artist M David (circa 1960s). A swirling, colourfully vivacious artwork that is immediately attractive and captivating. A l...
Category
1960s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Board
$525 Sale Price
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Dandelions at sunrise 70X90
Located in Zofingen, AG
When I get to work with dandelions, I associate them with our wonderful, beautiful and fragile, like a crystal world.
The magic field of solar dandelions from which it is impossible ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,542 Sale Price
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Twin Brother - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Modern, Expressionist, Men
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic, Paper, Charcoal
Bond 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Modern, Expressionist, Men
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Guy's Talk - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Modern, Expressionist, Men
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Growth and Self Love - 21st Century, Contemporary, Impasto, Expressionist, Men
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Maya - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Woman with Closed Eyes
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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Josue M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Silence
By Amy Wilson
Located in Red Bank, NJ
I am a multi-disciplinary artist who has professionally shown my work in dozens of galleries and museums since the late 1990s. But while my work can take many different forms, my practice is rooted in drawing. Whether I am working on the watercolor and acrylic pieces, or fiber-based pieces, every project and every idea begins with a drawing. Through that process I lay out my ideas, ask myself questions, experiment with different options, and try to resolve all the formal and conceptual issues I will attempt in my final piece.
The themes I have explored in my work from 1999 on, and even before then, have remained the same even though my style has shifted radically. I have been interested in exploring self-portraiture, personal narratives, femininity, politics, and the use of text in art. I have remained constant in my exploration of critical theory and art history, and drawn influence from artists as diverse as Joseph Beuys, Henry Darger, and Adrian Piper.
Category
20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Linen, Thread
$3,000
Bunch of grapes
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the lush essence of life. Each grape, rich and vibrant, symbolizes abundance and prosperity. Brushstrokes balance fine art wi...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
An Autumn Walk
Located in Coltishall, GB
An Autumn Walk is inspired by the beautiful colours and flowers that Rachael and her lovely dog Sandy see on their walks along the autumnal country paths of the Norfolk Broads. Usin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Wood, Acrylic, Canvas
Sneak A Peek, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Sharon Sieben creates a stern portrait of a man who, despite his attempt to appear disinterested, finds himself unable to resist the allure of curiosit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic
Three Men
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Francisco Corzas (Mexican, 1936-1983)
Title: Three Men
Year: 1968
Medium: Color lithograph
Edition: Numbered 17/30 in pencil
Paper: Wove
Image ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
Christmas Tree at the City Hall Square 40X50
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my creation, I've dallied with the chilly air of a wintertide's embrace, letting the cool blues contrast warmly with the sprinkle of festive lights. I've sought to infuse each str...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hamburger Kneipe (Hamburg Pub), Etching by Kathe Kollwitz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hamburger Kneipe (Hamburg Pub)
Kathe Kollwitz (After)
German (1867–1945)
Date: original: 1901; printed circa 1948 - 1963
Etching
Size: 7.75 x 9.75 in. (19.69 x 24.77 cm)
Frame Size...
Category
1950s Expressionist Art
Materials
Etching
Copons original acrylic
By Joan Copons
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Original work of the Spanish artist Joan COPONS.
-Barcelona-jardin. original acrylic painting
Category
1990s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Home
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Home" is a thought-provoking artwork created by Lawal Ibrahim that portrays a man sitting on a chair in a contemplative stance. The piece stands as an e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Paper, Ballpoint Pen, Digital
$1,112 Sale Price
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Voyage au Japon
Located in OPOLE, PL
Bernard Buffet (1928-1999) - Voyage au Japon
Lithograph from 1981.
Artsit's edition.
On Arches paper.
Dimensions of work: 71 x 53.5 cm.
Hand signed.
The work is in Excellent co...
Category
1980s Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
Irises Still Life
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured the delicate interplay of light and color through a tender arrangement of irises. My artistic expression melds impressionism with realism, allowin...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chagall, Composition (Cramer 33), Derrière le Miroir (after)
By Marc Chagall
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered. Good condition. Notes: From Derrière le miroir, N° 99-100. Published by Aimé Maeght, Éditeur, Paris; printed by Éditi...
Category
1950s Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
$1,436 Sale Price
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Swiss Mountain by Karl Speglitz - Watercolor 13x17 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Work on paper
Dimension with pass
31.7 x 24 cm
Category
1940s Expressionist Art
Materials
Watercolor
$136 Sale Price
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Summer, sea, beach
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured a serene moment where tranquility and the vast expanse of the sea converge. The subject's contemplative pose, her gaze cast towards the shimmering...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Walking with my cat on my shoulders
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Dimensions with frame141.5 x 82 x 3.5 cm
This impressive work of art presents an expressive and captivating portrait, where the artist's rich details and bold techniq...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Juste Présent
Located in OPOLE, PL
Sonia Delaunay (1885-1979) - Juste Présent
Lithograph from 1961.
Dimensions of work: 38 x 28 cm
Publisher: Lacourière et Frélaut, Paris.
The work is in Excellent condition.
Fast...
Category
1960s Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
The Winter Sun - original winter landscape
Located in Zofingen, AG
The evening expressionist painting with the snowy forest and the setting Sun is a beautiful wall decor, the painting is full of different colours, combinations of warm and cold shade...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Board
Everlasting Summer, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Red, orange, and yellow leaves burst from a dense grove of trees. Dramatic purple and blue clouds hover in the sky above while blades of grass sway gently in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Transparent wave
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured the raw, dynamic energy of the sea. Harnessing expressionism and impressionism, the vivid colors and bold strokes evoke the power and majesty of t...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bouquet of Irises
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I delved into emotions of tranquility and rejuvenation, using oil to blend the serene blues and soft yellows. My brushstrokes, rooted in expressionism and imp...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Impromptu with a green apple
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I embraced the vibrancy of life juxtaposed with moments of serene contemplation. The lush, textured strokes capture the ephemeral beauty of the flowers, which...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
In warm splashes
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my painting, I've captured the exhilarating moment of human spirit breaking through nature's tumultuous wave. The bold palette and dynamic brushstrokes showcase the raw power of e...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Companionship -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, Birds, Interior
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.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Chagall, Composition (Cramer 21; Mourlot 61), Derrière le Miroir (after)
By Marc Chagall
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered. Good condition, with centerfold, as issued. Notes: From Derrière le miroir, N° 44-45. Published by Aimé Maeght, Édite...
Category
1950s Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
$1,356 Sale Price
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Bouquet of flowers
Located in Genève, GE
Work on paper
Dimensions of the passepartout:
40.6 x 29.5cm
This captivating watercolor depicts a vibrant bouquet of brightly colored flowers. The work boasts a dynamic composition i...
Category
1980s Expressionist Art
Materials
Watercolor
Thy Brother's Keeper
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Thy Brother's Keeper" describes a time in every man's life. When he is kept and entrusted with a refiner (a person that keeps them before they become their greatest self). I read th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$1,600 Sale Price
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'Mehr Sonne fur 1924' (More Sun for 1924)— German Expressionism
By Karl Michel
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Karl Michel, 'Mehr Sonne fur 1924. Viel Gluck Wunscht Karl Michel U. Frau', woodcut, 1924, edition 20. Signed, dated, and numbered 'op. 162' and '15/20' in pencil. Signed in the image, lower left. A fine, richly-inked impression on buff wove paper, with full margins (1 1/2 to 2 3/4 inches), in very good condition. Printed by the artist. Scarce. Matted to museum standards, unframed.
New Year's Greeting – English translation: "More Sun for 1924. Good Luck Wishes from Karl Michel and his Wife."
Image size 4 5/8 x 4 3/4 inches (118 x 121 mm); sheet size 7 3/4 x 10 inches (198 x 254 mm).
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Karl Michel (1889-1984) was a noted graphic designer and expressionist printmaker during Germany's pre-Nazi Weimar Republic (1919-1933). Michel’s work was the subject of a feature article in the influential German graphic design magazine Das Plakat...
Category
1920s Expressionist Art
Materials
Woodcut
Roses in a vase
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this passionate oil painting, I've blended expressionism with hints of impressionism to capture the ethereal beauty of roses in a vase. The vintage aura evokes a sense of timeless...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Expressionist art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Expressionist art available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add art created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of orange, blue, purple, green and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Iryna Kastsova, George Grosz, Stephen Basso, and Marc Chagall. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Oil Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Expressionist art, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available.