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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
The Voodoo That You Do

The Voodoo That You Do

By Todd White

Located in Toronto, ON

20" x 15" Unframed Limited Edition Giclée with Hand Embellishment of 135 Hand Signed by Todd White “Those individuals who just have that power to seduce you. Some definitely have it more than others and it gets dangerous when they know how to use...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Giclée

Souvenir of Resilience 3 -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait Fashion
Souvenir of Resilience 3 -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait Fashion

Souvenir of Resilience 3 -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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Mid Century Expressionist Landscape, Oil on Canvas. The Countryside
Mid Century Expressionist Landscape, Oil on Canvas. The Countryside

Mid Century Expressionist Landscape, Oil on Canvas. The Countryside

Located in Cotignac, FR

Mid Century oil on canvas landscape painting by Franco Hungarian artist Elemer Vagh Weinmann. The painting is signed bottom right and is presented in a custom gilt frame with a white...

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Amroth seascape at night
Amroth seascape at night

Amroth seascape at night

By Rupert Aker

Located in Deddington, GB

Amroth seascape at night by Rupert Aker [2021] original Oil on board Image size: H:30 cm x W:40 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:40 cm x W:40 cm x D:3cm Frame Size: H:33 cm x W:...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Oil, Board

Marc Chagall, Solomon, from Drawings for the Bible, 1960
Marc Chagall, Solomon, from Drawings for the Bible, 1960

Marc Chagall, Solomon, from Drawings for the Bible, 1960

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Solomon (Solomon), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revue Artistique et Littera...

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1960s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

One Mind With Many Thoughts - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women
One Mind With Many Thoughts - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women

One Mind With Many Thoughts - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Sometimes, our thoughts can be the enemy. We need to be careful about our thoughts because we can lose ourselves. Life can be tough, filled with challenges and difficulties, but it's...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Blue Sky - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Expressionism, Modern, Interior

Blue Sky - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Expressionism, Modern, 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. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Marc Chagall, Flower Quay, from Derriere le miroir, 1954
Marc Chagall, Flower Quay, from Derriere le miroir, 1954

Marc Chagall, Flower Quay, from Derriere le miroir, 1954

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Quai de fleurs (Flower Quay), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 67–68, originates from the 1954 edition published b...

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1950s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

Marc Chagall, Moses II, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956
Marc Chagall, Moses II, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956

Marc Chagall, Moses II, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Moise II (Moses II), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revue Artistique et Litte...

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1950s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

Between Sky and Soul -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Nature Modern Women
Between Sky and Soul -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Nature Modern Women

Between Sky and Soul -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Nature Modern Women

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

This painting explores the harmony between nature’s vastness and the quiet strength of the human spirit. The subject’s calm presence stands against the backdrop of sky and water, sug...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Do Not Go Gentle Into that GoodNight-Original-British Awarded Artist-EnglishRose
Do Not Go Gentle Into that GoodNight-Original-British Awarded Artist-EnglishRose

Do Not Go Gentle Into that GoodNight-Original-British Awarded Artist-EnglishRose

Located in London, GB

Taking on the inspiration of the legendary poet, Dylan Thomas, the poem, Do not go gentle into that good night, is a painting celebrates life in its ageing; as Rosa Albertine only flowers once in early Summer with the most festive blooms and heavenly scents, a symbol of a fully lived life. Painted Plein Air, in Artist's own garden of her very own planted memorial roses. This is Rosa Albertine, the first Old English variety Artist Shizico Yi planted in 2016 in her garden before her late dog died; Old English Roses...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Oil, Acrylic

"Der Hirte" original woodcut

"Der Hirte" original woodcut

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original color woodcut. Catalogue reference JH 771. Published in 1919 for Genius. Image size: 9 1/2 x 7 inches (240 x 178mm), on wove paper with full margins. This print is f...

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1920s Expressionist Art

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Woodcut

Resilience -21st Century Contemporary Figurative Portrait, Woman against Nature
Resilience -21st Century Contemporary Figurative Portrait, Woman against Nature

Resilience -21st Century Contemporary Figurative Portrait, Woman against Nature

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 Ogu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Azure Pond Study" (2025) – Original Oil on Canvas by Elena Lukina
"Azure Pond Study" (2025) – Original Oil on Canvas by Elena Lukina

"Azure Pond Study" (2025) – Original Oil on Canvas 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...

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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Portrait of a Young Boy
Portrait of a Young Boy

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...

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

Fantasy with Flowers 66
Fantasy with Flowers 66

Fantasy with Flowers 66

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 ...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Sea and Mountains
Sea and Mountains

Sea and Mountains

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this painting, I've merged the vigor of expressionism with the serenity of impressionism, using acrylic and oil to craft a textured symphony of the natural world. The colors dance...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

signed original etching - Artist's Proof

signed original etching - Artist's Proof

By Jack Levine

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original soft ground etching. Signed in pencil and annotated "Artist's Proof". Printed in 1967 for the Dreigroschen Film portfolio and published by Touchstone Publishers. Thi...

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1960s Expressionist Art

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Etching

Marc Chagall, The Lovers in Gray, from Chagall, 1957
Marc Chagall, The Lovers in Gray, from Chagall, 1957

Marc Chagall, The Lovers in Gray, from Chagall, 1957

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Les Amoureux au Gris (The Lovers in Gray), from the album Chagall, originates from the 1957 edition published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1957. This intimate and poetic composition reveals Chagall’s enduring fascination with love as both a personal and universal theme. Les Amoureux au Gris presents two lovers tenderly united against a soft, monochromatic background, their forms gently intertwined in a suspended moment of emotion and serenity. The subdued palette of grays enhances the dreamlike atmosphere, evoking nostalgia and the quiet beauty of devotion. Through its delicate tonal harmonies and lyrical symbolism, the work exemplifies Chagall’s belief that love transcends time, space, and circumstance—a central tenet that defines his artistic legacy. Executed as a lithograph on velin paper, this work measures 9.06 x 7.875 inches (23.01 x 20 cm). Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition reflects the extraordinary craftsmanship of the Mourlot Freres atelier, renowned for its close collaboration with Chagall and for achieving unmatched brilliance and subtlety in color lithography. Artwork Details: Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) Title: Les Amoureux au Gris (The Lovers in Gray), from Chagall, 1957 Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Dimensions: 9.06 x 7.875 inches (23.01 x 20 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1957 Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Catalogue raisonne references: Chagall, Marc, and Julien Cain. Chagall Lithographe. Andre Sauret, Editeur, 1960, illustration 194. Cramer, Patrick, and Meret Meyer. Marc Chagall: Catalogue Raisonne Des Livres Illustres. P. Cramer ed., 1995, illustration 34. Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the album Chagall, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, 1957 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French), This album was printed by Drager Freres in Montrouge on behalf of Maeght Editeur, 13, Rue de Teheran, Paris VIII. The original color lithographs were drawn by Mourlot Freres. The photographs of the works printed are of Y. Hervochon, M. Routhier, Draeger. Copyright 1957. About the Publication: The 1957 album Chagall, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, stands among the most celebrated collaborations between Marc Chagall and the great Parisian ateliers of the mid-20th century. The album features a series of color lithographs that capture Chagall’s poetic world of memory, faith, and love through luminous tones and expressive line. Each lithograph embodies the artist’s mastery of the medium, where the transparency of pigment and fluidity of form fuse into a language of visual music. Guided by the technical expertise of Mourlot Freres, these works convey Chagall’s painterly spontaneity and emotional depth with remarkable fidelity. The Maeght album remains a touchstone in modern printmaking, symbolizing the creative dialogue between artist, publisher, and master printer that defined the golden age of the French art book. 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 Les Amoureux...

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1950s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

Horsewoman" is a free copy from K.Bryulov's painting
Horsewoman" is a free copy from K.Bryulov's painting

Horsewoman" is a free copy from K.Bryulov's painting

Located in Zofingen, AG

"Horsewoman" is a free copy from K.Bryulov's painting "landscape of the Volsky Lily. A beautiful and amazing painting is painted according to all the canons of painting. 8 layers of ...

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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"By the Canal" Limited Edition Lithograph on Archival Paper
"By the Canal" Limited Edition Lithograph on Archival Paper

"By the Canal" Limited Edition Lithograph on Archival Paper

Located in Soquel, CA

"By the Canal" Limited Edition Lithograph on Archival Paper Vibrant lithograph of a red-headed woman near a canal by Michael Leu (Taiwanese, b. 1950). The woman is holding a bouquet of tulips. Nearby, a bicycle is parked alongside the canal. There is a bridge over the canal, connecting to a small town in the distance. This piece is whimsical, bold, and expressive. Numbered "31/198" in the lower left corner. Signed and dated "Michal Leu 95" in the lower right corner. Presented in a black aluminum frame with a white mat. Frame size: 32.75"H x 27.25"W Image size: 24"H x 19"W Born in Taipei, Taiwan, Michael Leu (b. 1950) studied fine art and design in his home town in the late 1960s and learned printmaking techniques at Otis Parsons...

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1990s Expressionist Art

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Ink, Archival Paper, Lithograph

'Port-Vendres' Côte Vermeille, France, California, Large Post-Impressionist Oil
'Port-Vendres' Côte Vermeille, France, California, Large Post-Impressionist Oil

'Port-Vendres' Côte Vermeille, France, California, Large Post-Impressionist Oil

By Anthony McNaught

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Signed verso, 'Ant McNaught', (American, 1952-2026), titled 'Port de Vendres', dated 2022 and inscribed '(After Derain, 1905)'. This California Post-Impressionist and Abstract Expre...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Vibrant Bathers Scene, Expressionist Oil on Canvas, Early 20th Century
Vibrant Bathers Scene, Expressionist Oil on Canvas, Early 20th Century

Vibrant Bathers Scene, Expressionist Oil on Canvas, Early 20th Century

Located in Genève, GE

Work on canvas Dimension with frame : 46 x 54.5 x 3.3 cm Vibrant Bathers Scene This expressionist painting captures a lively scene of nude figures gathered near the water, portrayed ...

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Early 20th Century Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Tulips Red 7
Tulips Red 7

Tulips Red 7

Located in Zofingen, AG

I poured vibrant energy into this piece, blending acrylic, oil pastel, and colored pencil to create bold, expressive tulips that burst with life. The fusion of expressionism, impress...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Gravity of Light: Marine Chronicles
Gravity of Light: Marine Chronicles

Gravity of Light: Marine Chronicles

Located in Zofingen, AG

A cornerstone of the 'Gravity of Light: Marine Chronicles' collection, this 2012 masterpiece marks the origins of Elena Lukina’s signature philosophy: "The Turquoise Silence." Painte...

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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Dancer in Red - Large Colorful Expressive Figurative Oil Painting on Canvas
Dancer in Red - Large Colorful Expressive Figurative Oil Painting on Canvas

Dancer in Red - Large Colorful Expressive Figurative Oil Painting on Canvas

By Bettina Mauel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bettina Mauel expresses vitality and sensuality in her abstract and figurative paintings. “I paint what I experience,” she articulates. “This includes landscapes, dancers, and peop...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Unbroken Poise -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern, Women

Unbroken Poise -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern, Women

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

There’s a poise that comes not from perfection but from resilience and the quiet strength we all carry from within. This artwork speaks to the moments when life tests us, yet we choo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

'Venus'  — German Expressionism
'Venus'  — German Expressionism

'Venus' — German Expressionism

By Karl Michel

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Karl Michel, 'Venus, Ex Libris - Hanns U. Herta Heeren', woodcut, 1923, edition not stated but small. Signed, dated, and numbered 'op.154' in pencil. Signed in the block, lower left. A fine impression, on cream Japan paper, with full margins (15/16 to 2 11/16 inches), in good condition. Printed by the artist. Matted to museum standards (unframed). . Translation: Venus Ex Libris for Hanns and Herta Heeren. Image size 5 15/16 x 4 inches (156 x 102 mm); sheet size 9 5/8 x 6 inches (245 x 152 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 (The Poster) in 1920. An anti-war advocate, Michel created a suite of 12 wood engravings depicting his impressions of the humanitarian toll of WWII entitled ‘Humanitas’ (Humanity). The German publishing house Greifenverlag published the series in a reduced folio of unsigned prints. Michel’s graphic work is held in the permanent collections of the Auckland War Memorial Museum (New Zealand), Frederikshavn Kunstmuseum & Exlibrissamling (Denmark), Museum of Applied Arts (Budapest), The Robert Gore Rifkind Center for German Expressionist Studies at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the German Expressionism...

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1920s Expressionist Art

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Woodcut

Fragment of a sea wave
Fragment of a sea wave

Fragment of a sea wave

Located in Zofingen, AG

In creating this painting, I sought to capture the essence and vitality of the sea. With each brushstroke, I instilled the raw power and restless spirit of ocean waves. This piece, c...

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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

"Self Portrait" original woodcut
"Self Portrait" original woodcut

"Self Portrait" original woodcut

By Conrad Felixmuller

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original woodcut. Printed in 1920 for the Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart portfolio, and published in Leipzig by Klinkhardt & Biermann in an edition of 500. Catalogue refere...

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1910s Expressionist Art

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Woodcut

Fantasy with Flowers 23
Fantasy with Flowers 23

Fantasy with Flowers 23

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 ...

Category

2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

signed original etching - Artist's Proof

signed original etching - Artist's Proof

By Jack Levine

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original soft ground etching. Signed in pencil and annotated "Artist's Proof". Printed in 1967 for the Dreigroschen Film portfolio and published by Touchstone Publishers. Thi...

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1960s Expressionist Art

Materials

Etching

Star Gazing, Original Painting
Star Gazing, Original Painting

Star Gazing, Original Painting

By Diana Elena Chelaru

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A woman lies under a vibrant night sky, the stars and planets illuminating her form. Bold colors and energetic directional brushwork add a hypnotizing energy to the composition. This piece is artist Diana Elena Chelaru's personal interpretation of the vast space.


About the Artist
Artist Diana Elena Chelaru creates vibrant expressionist works that explore human emotion and the cosmos. “Art is a means of communication, a way to express my thoughts, hopes, and joys,” says Diana. She uses form, lines, and color to bring her imaginative compositions to life, with inspiration drawn from Byzantine mosaics and Gustav Klimt’s decorative patterns. Diana received her BFA in Painting from George Enescu Art University and an MA in Art History from Queens College. Diana’s creative process is fluid and intuitive, guided by her emotions in the moment, with music as a constant companion. Her studio, located in the basement of her home, is kept clean and organized. When she’s not creating, Diana enjoys spending quality time with her family.


Words that describe this painting: Universe, stars, sky, night, meditation, celestial, space, flow, movement, planets, reclining, expressionism, nature, people, acrylic painting, blue


Star Gazing...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Acrylic

Max Eisler Eine Nachlese folio "Girlfriends II" collotype print
Max Eisler Eine Nachlese folio "Girlfriends II" collotype print

Max Eisler Eine Nachlese folio "Girlfriends II" collotype print

By (after) Gustav Klimt

Located in Palm Beach, FL

After Gustav Klimt, Max Eisler #1, Die Freundinnen II; multi-color collotype after 1916/17 painting in oil on canvas which was destroyed by fire in May 1945 at Immendorf Castle Lower Austria. Eisler’s choice to begin his 1931 portfolio of works by Klimt with Girlfriends II was both bold and prescient. Just 14 years later, the painting was tragically destroyed in a fire. With such a loss, this rare and exquisite image is all the more valuable by virtue of having been made in color. In works from his late period, Klimt continued his fascination with exploring female dynamics and their various forms of love. Girlfriends II is a fine example of how space, color and ornament play a noticeable role in the evolution of his symbolic language. Wide swaths of space in the background as well as the two female forms create the structure. Klimt’s strong brushstrokes show a painterly quality and a new move toward abstraction which feels very far away from his earlier work. Nor should Klimt’s economy of line be overlooked. His draughtsmanship is what infuses the female bodies with movement, emotion and a profundity of life. Both women confront the viewer’s gaze unselfconsciously, as if they are modern-day Viennese women stepping out of a Klimtesque ukiyo-e print. Characteristic of this late period, Klimt uses ornament...

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1930s Expressionist Art

Materials

Paper

Perfect Duet -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Floral Mixed Media
Perfect Duet -21st Century Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Floral Mixed Media

Perfect Duet -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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Peony Paradise" is an interior painting by Volskaya Lilia.
Peony Paradise" is an interior painting by Volskaya Lilia.

Peony Paradise" is an interior painting by Volskaya Lilia.

Located in Zofingen, AG

shipped in roll Peony Paradise" is an interior painting by Volskaya Lilia. The painting is executed in light, bright colors. The luxurious peonies are strategically placed at the e...

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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Raventos  CADAQUES   Small Vertical original expressionist acrylic canvas
Raventos  CADAQUES   Small Vertical original expressionist acrylic canvas

Raventos CADAQUES Small Vertical original expressionist acrylic canvas

By Maria Asuncion Raventos

Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL

RAVENTÓS Mª Assumpció – (San Sadurní d’Anoia, Barcelona 1930). Raventos trained at the elite Sant Jordi School of Fine Arts in Barcelona. Raventós expanded her studies in etching and...

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Late 20th Century Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Green day, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Green day, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Green day, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Located in Yardley, PA

Flowers in the morning dew The most beautiful flowers are in the early morning. When the dawn just dawned, the petals began to gradually bloom, with the water lily, the lotus in ...

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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Acrylic

To Marry, For My People, Elizabeth Catlett
To Marry, For My People, Elizabeth Catlett

To Marry, For My People, Elizabeth Catlett

By Elizabeth Catlett

Located in Southampton, NY

Lithograph on vélin d’Arches 300gm paper. Paper Size: 21.8125 x 18.3125 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the album, For My People, 1992. Published...

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1990s Expressionist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Luminous Coastline: 30x40cm Oil on Caravaggio Italy Canvas (2024)
Luminous Coastline: 30x40cm Oil on Caravaggio Italy Canvas (2024)

Luminous Coastline: 30x40cm Oil on Caravaggio Italy Canvas (2024)

Located in Zofingen, AG

"Luminous Coastline" is an exquisite 2024 original oil painting from the prestigious series Gravity of Light: Marine Chronicles. Created on world-renowned Italian Caravaggio canvas, ...

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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Friederike Maria Beer, Gustav Klimt An Aftermath collotype, 1931
Portrait of Friederike Maria Beer, Gustav Klimt An Aftermath collotype, 1931

Portrait of Friederike Maria Beer, Gustav Klimt An Aftermath collotype, 1931

By (after) Gustav Klimt

Located in Chicago, IL

Original 1931 collotype created from Gustav Kilmt’s Portrait of Friederike Maria Beer, oil on canvas, 1916. Published by Max Eisler and printed by Österreichischer Staatsdruckerei (Austrian State Printing Office), Vienna, in an edition of 500. In 1931, Max Eisler published the most notable posthumous collection of Gustav Klimt works to date. Using a complex gravure process, Klimt’s original oil paintings were painstakingly reproduced as collotypes on a handmade, deckled-edge cream wove paper. This world-class example of collotype captures the superb resolution and color-richness and ornamentation of the original 1916 oil painting. "Friederike-Maria suggested that Klimt should paint her in a Viennese Workshop dress; she wore these exclusively. She was also very proud of a fur coat she owned, particularly during the hardship of the First World War, and Klimt decided that she should wear the coat too, but inside out, so that the decorative lining, also by the Viennese Workshop, was visible. Klimt decided to make use of an imaginary oriental screen...

Category

1930s Expressionist Art

Materials

Paper

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By René Romero Schuler

Located in Westport, CT

René Romero Schuler’s expressionistic paintings depict delicate female figures that she paints using a dry-brushed, minimalist hand, leaving her subjects mostly featureless but nonet...

Category

2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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