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
La porte du jardin, 1986, original lithograph by Jean Jansem, handsigned
By Jean Jansem
Located in Les Acacias GE, GE
Jean Jansem (1920-2013)
La porte du jardin, 1986
Lithographie sur papier Arches
Signée en bas à droite et justifiée en bas à gauche
51 x 70 cm / 54 x 76 cm
D'une édition à 30 exemp...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
Bronze Judaica Expressionist Sculpture Russian Jewish Shtetl Goose Peddler
Located in Surfside, FL
A cast bronze sculpture depicting an elderly jewish peddler carrying a basket of geese going to the shtetl market. Signed on base. This is not editioned...
Category
20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Bronze
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
Nishi-Ginza
Located in OPOLE, PL
Bernard Buffet (1928-1999) - Nishi-Ginza
Lithograph from 1981.
Artsit's edition.
On Arches paper.
Dimensions of work: 53.5 x 39 cm.
Hand signed.
The work is in Excellent condit...
Category
1980s Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
Meneses. MALLORCA. square. LANDSCAPE- original acrylic wodd painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
MAJORCA. LANDSCAPE- original acrylic wodd painting.
This Catalan painter, settled for years in Mallorca, offers a series of landscapes in which the natural is treated in the impress...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Wood, Oil
Joelle de dos au coussin vert 1995 original lithograph by Jean Jansem handsigned
By Jean Jansem
Located in Les Acacias GE, GE
Jean Jansem (1920-2013)
Joelle de dos au coussin vert, 1995
Lithographie sur papier Arches
Signée et justifiée
56 x 76 cm
Album: La danse, 1999
Imprimeur: Arts-Litho, Paris
Editeur ...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
UNTITLED m1117 - Original Oil painting portrait, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil Paint on Gallery Wrapped Stretched Canvas of 12 by 16 by 3/4 in. ::::: Title : UNTITLED m1117 :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certific...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
French Oil Painting of a Portrait of a Girl in Vibrant Expressionist Style
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Oil Painting of a Portrait of a Girl in Vibrant Expressionist Style
By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930)
Size: 7.75 x 6 inches (height x width)
Signed: Bottom right
Oil painti...
Category
20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
View from the hotel, Kyoto
Located in OPOLE, PL
Bernard Buffet (1928-1999) - View from the hotel, Kyoto
Lithograph from 1981.
Artsit's edition.
On Arches paper.
Dimensions of work: 71 x 53.5 cm.
...
Category
1980s Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
Saturday evening in November
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...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
The Final Stretch
By Maurice EMPI
Located in London, GB
'The Final Stretch', pastel on weighted art paper, by Maurice Empi (circa 1980s). One can almost feel the excitement of the horse race from this exuberant and colourful work of art. ...
Category
1980s Expressionist Art
Materials
Paper, Pastel
Hilltop View, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Orchard trees stand in the distance, their foliage adorned in autumn's seasonal colors. Tall grass fills the foreground, blending seamlessly with the field. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Jaume Terrassa BARCELONA realist original acrylic canvas
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
" BARCELONA" realist original acrylic canvas.
Mallorcan artistic painter. He offers us a vision of the placid and calm reality, and a uniformity of tones, gives his works a manifes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lady in Red 60X80 oil
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork is a passionate symphony in oil, where expressive strokes and vibrant hues of red capture the essence of emotion and movement. It blurs the lines between realism and exp...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Figurative French Expressionist Signed Oil, group of figures, Moses?
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, indistinctly signed and dated
Title: Large group of figures travelling through desert - possibly Biblical, Moses?
Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, framed and inscribed verso.
framed: 24.25 x 20 inches...
Category
20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Paysage en campagne
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...
Category
20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Believe 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Believe" is an original painting created by Eyitayo Alagbe. Eyitayo created "Beleive" with Mixed Media on a Primed canvas of 36W by 36H Inches
Believe is a masterpiece that deserves to be celebrated. It is a powerful artwork that embodies the spirit of hope and faith that we so desperately need in these trying times.
At its core, Believe is a symbol of optimism and perseverance. The artwork features a stunningly intricate image of a young boy, set against a backdrop of calming blue tones, the boy stands tall and proud, representing the resilience and strength that we all possess within us.
The beauty of this artwork lies not only in its design but in its message. Believe is a reminder that we should never give up on our dreams, no matter how impossible they may seem. It encourages us to trust ourselves and to have faith in the path that we have chosen.
It is not just an artist's interpretation of life, it is a positive force that inspires us to look at the world with a new perspective. Believe conveys that life has an amazing power to heal our system and rejuvenate our spirits.
In today's world, where negativity and despair seem to be taking over, Believe is a beacon of hope. Its message is simple yet profound: we are capable of overcoming any obstacle if we believe in ourselves and never give up.
The fact that Believe has managed to touch so many lives is a testament to its worth. It is not just a piece of art, but a timeless masterpiece that has the potential to inspire people for generations to come.
In describing the painting "Believe", In Eyitayo Alagbe's words: "And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it. Believe in your heart that you're meant to live a life full of passion, purpose, magic, and miracles".
Your belief and working towards what you believe in can make so much difference between the life you are living and the life you desire.
In conclusion, Believe is a true masterpiece that is both beautiful and meaningful. It's not for mere decoration, it's a source of inspiration for life. Its message is a reminder to us all that we have the strength within...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
Abstract Landscape Painting entitled Big Hill by Fauvist British Artist
By Steve Capper
Located in Preston, GB
Abstract Landscape Painting entitled Big Hill by Fauvist British Artist, Steve Capper
Art measures 12 x 16 inches
Frame measures 20 x 24 inches (approx.)
Presented in a white wo...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board
Mediterranean Landscape With Medieval Church, Towers, And Agave, Ca. 1930
Located in Firenze, IT
Southern Landscape with Medieval Church, Towers, and Agave, Oil on Canvas, Ca. 1920-1930
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 61 cm x 74 cm
Condition: Good
This Southern Mediterran...
Category
Early 20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"In Memorium Rene Beeh" original woodcut
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original woodcut. Printed in Germany in 1922 for the rare Ganymed portfolio of "Das vierte Jahrbuch der Marees Gesellschaft", published in Munich by Marees-Gesellschaft, R. ...
Category
1920s Expressionist Art
Materials
Woodcut
"Lumberjack's Dream" - Textured Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
"Lumberjack's Dream" - Textured Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas
Textured abstract composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). Brigh...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
Stroud Valley
Located in Deddington, GB
Stroud Valley is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley. Stroud valley is a bright colourful depiction of one of the artist's favourite places. It shows the end of the Cotswold esca...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Board
Man on the Rock - Original Bronze Sculpture by G. Migneco - Late 1900
Located in Roma, IT
Man on the Rock - Sculpture is a superb artwork realized by the Italian artist Giuseppe Migneco (Messina, 1903 - Milan, 1997).
Bonded bronze sculptur...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Bronze
Tropical bouquet Watercolor painting with Gold Interior Flowers Art Aquarelle
Located in Zofingen, AG
A watercolor painting with a potala for modern interior.
A watercolor painting with bright tropical flowers and juicy monstera leaves, decorated with golden potala. Saturated, contr...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Harbor view
Located in Genève, GE
Work on cardboard
Wooden frame
31 x 41 x 3 cm
Category
1960s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
In Line
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "In Line" 1974 in a oil painting on canvas by Irish artist Rita Lipton, b.1916. It is signed and dated at the lower left corner by the artist. The canvas size is 24 x 12...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Sea element
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my artwork, I've poured the vitality and serenity of the sea onto canvas, capturing the dynamic dance between water and land. The interplay of light reflects the boundless energy ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Spring'. Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Acrylic in Green on Paper.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Contemporary abstract expressionist acrylic in green on paper by French artist Christian Manoury. Signed bottom right. Dated 2020 and signed to the r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Venice, Gondolier 4
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vibrant fusion of acrylic and oil, I've explored the serene yet dynamic life of a lone gondolier against a chaotic backdrop that captures the essence of motion and emotion. T...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
Barcelona .Original gouache paper painting
By Agustin Rio
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
A. Rio Barcelona .Original gouache paper painting .
AGUSTIN RIO ( Barceona 1923 – Barcelona 1997)
Formed in Llotja i al Cercle Artístic de Sant Lluc He appeared individually in 195...
Category
1980s Expressionist Art
Materials
Gouache, Cardboard
Dust on the Beach, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A gray sky looms over the distant ocean, while wisps of grass emerge from the foreground. The rugged sand contrasts with the gentle waves. Earthy browns and g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Four in the Morning, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Houses take on geometric forms, with a single illuminated window adding a touch of charm to the title. The scene evokes an imaginative nighttime world, blendi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic
"Untitled" (2023) By Quang Ho, Original Charcoal Illustration
By Quang Ho
Located in Denver, CO
Quang Ho's "Untitled" (2023) is an original handmade charcoal drawing done on paper. This piece depicts an abstracted portrait of nude women.
Artist's Statement
"Realism and abstrac...
Category
20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Paper, Pastel
Four Winds from One Cent Life
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Robert Indiana
Title: Four Winds from One Cent Life
Year: 1964
Medium: 2 page lithograph, as printed from One Cent Life
As printed with Walasse Ting poem, from the One Cent ...
Category
1960s Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
"Village Alley II" By Sandra Pratt (2023), Original Cityscape Oil Painting
By Sandra Pratt
Located in Denver, CO
"Village Alley II" is a beautiful original oil painting, created on linen panel by American artist Sandra Pratt, which depicts a small Spanish village walkway.
Born 1978,
Sandra Pra...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Board
Night Light, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Shadows of tall, slender trees rise from the darkness. A subtle ray of moonlight illuminates the landscape, casting a delicate glow that contrasts against the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Large Mid Century French Expressionist Signed Oil Horse Racing Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Horse Race
French expressionist artist,
mid 20th century
signed oil on artist paper, unframed
artist paper: 20 x 25.5 inches
provenance: private collection, France
condition: ov...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
"Aus dem Composanto" signed original woodcut
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original woodcut. The inscription on the banner translates to "Come Sweet Death". Signed in pencil by Richard Seewald and printed in Germany in 1922 for the very rare "Die zw...
Category
1920s Expressionist Art
Materials
Woodcut
Provence : Relaxing in the Countryside - Original Lithograph, Signed
Located in Paris, IDF
Pierre AMBROGIANI (1907-1985)
Relaxing in the Countryside, 1974
Original Lithograph (Gourdon Workshop)
Signed with the artist's stamp
On vellum 38 x 28 cm (c. 14.9 x 11 in)
Excelle...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
Colorful French Expressionist/ Fauvist Oil Painting Busy City Square Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, circa 1970's, expressionist/ fauvist style.
Title: Busy city street/ square scene with figures
Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas: 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Portrait of a Woman - Mid 20th Century German Expressionist Lithograph Print
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful signed and numbered limited edition lithograph depicting the portrait of a woman, by German expressionist artist Gernot Kissel.
Artist: Gernot Kissel (German, 1939-2008)...
Category
1970s Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
Drawings - Rare Book Engraved by George Grosz - 1944
By George Grosz
Located in Roma, IT
Drawings is an original modern rare book with illustrations by George Grosz (Berlin, 1823 - 1959, Berlin), published in 1944.
Original First Edition.
Published by Bittner and Co., ...
Category
1940s Expressionist Art
Materials
Paper, Engraving
Country House In The North (Landhaus im Norden)
By Paul Klee
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...
Category
1920s Expressionist Art
Materials
Screen
Fields. 1970's, oil on canvas, 47x69 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Arijs Skride (1906.24.IX Madonna parish – 1987.22.XI Riga), painter.
Arijs Skride was born into a farmer's family. Wife Gundega Vaska – graphic artist.
At the age of 15, he passed ...
Category
1970s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Palm. The sun.
Located in Zofingen, AG
Palm. The sun. Expressive palm tree on an abstract, bright background. Modern. Light tones of yellow, pink, lilac, and blue are vigorously mixed on the palette, scattered over the ca...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic
Venice, Gondolier 2
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I captured a lone gondolier upon the serene waters of Venice, blending acrylic and oil to reflect both the rough textures of life and the smooth flows of its joys. ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
Venice, Gondolier 1
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've merged the free-spirited strokes of impressionism with the emotional depth of expressionism, capturing the essence of a serenely gliding gondolier in Venice. Usin...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
Flowers 11
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this floral scene, I merged the raw expressiveness of acrylic with the nuanced subtlety of oil to breathe life into each stroke. My approach mixes expressionism's passion...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
Sunny day in Venice
Located in Zofingen, AG
Town.
The beauty of cities is different: there are cities with museums, such as Rome, Paris.
Where to look at beautiful architecture!
There are also small provincial towns where lif...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
Seagull Games
Located in Zofingen, AG
Seagulls are playing over the sea, in flight and weightlessness, as a symbol of independence and freedom from the problems of humanity. Or is this Providence playing with the World
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
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
Ra’ah (Shepherd) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Young Man with Sheep
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 Gallery)
About Artist
Williams Merenini is a Nigerian-born visual artist who hails from Naze, Imo state. He received formal art training at Tope Fatumbi Art Studio, where he honed his artistic dexterity and also networked with creative minds in the art space, with Artists like David Olatoye...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Roses in a blue vase 50X70 oil painting.
Located in Zofingen, AG
As the creator of this piece, I immersed myself in the beauty of nature's transience, capturing the ephemeral grace of roses in a dance with light and shadow. Through my oil paints, I embraced impressionistic touches that convey the delicate interplay of petals with the serene blue of the vase, evoking a moment of...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait d'homme
Located in LE HAVRE, FR
Robert COMBAS (né en 1957)
Portrait d'homme
Mixed media on cardboard, paper and glass and wood
Dimensions: 50 x 44 x 4 cm with frame
Signed on the back in the slipcase
Combas archiv...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Wood, Plate Glass, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Cardboard, Magazine Paper, Perm...
Gossip
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Silver wooden frame
84 x 68.5 x 3.5 cm
Category
1960s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Mountainous Landscape Provence French Expressionist Original Painting
By Akos Biro
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
AKOS BIRO (HUNGARIAN 1911-2002)
gouache/ watercolour size: 9.5 x 12.5 inches
Beautifully colourful, original painting by the very popular and highly regarded Hungarian/ French paint...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil Pastel, Gouache
The Hidden Boathouse
Located in Coltishall, GB
’The Hidden Boat House' is an impressive painting inspired by the North Norfolk Broads near to where Rachael lives.
Rachael Dalzell’s paintings are colourful and expressive. Her fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Acrylic
20th century Tuscan expressionist oil on canvas painting
By Mino Maccari
Located in Florence, IT
The painting (oil on canvas, 40 x 29.8 cm; with wooden frame 61 x 51 cm) depicts two figures, a woman with a smiling gaze and a man with a mustache, of which only the head is visible...
Category
1970s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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