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
Still life with Oranges and Owls, Oil On Canvas, Floral, Interior, Still life
Located in Deddington, GB
Still Life with Oranges and Owls is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley. Painted in the Artist's Gloucestershire Studio this miniature painting shows a still life of a selection of objects arranged by the Artist. Twos stone owls sit atop a stack of books, with two small oranges and a pear. A small jug of flowers slightly obscures the window. We can see out into the garden, where there are texturally painted trunks...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Anonimo pank, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Large Abstract portrait Painting, black&White on canvas ,work by Dimitris Pavlopoulos Painting created with acrylic . Colors: Black &White , Abstract Canvas Collection 2021 Size:...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic
Gallery, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Drawing inspiration from a charming New England town art gallery, this fauvist reinterpretation simplifies intricate details, allowing the vibrant shapes of exp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic
Lake and mountain landscape
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Category
19th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Nude
Located in Oslo, NO
In my work I merge feelings with color, creating dynamism and energy through expressive brushstrokes. It is a dialogue between figuration and impressionism, embellished with a touch ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Watercolor
Sun-Kissed, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
In a tranquil garden, wildflowers daydream and create their own sunshine. Blue and gold blooms dominate the cluster, with red ones adding vibrant accents. Infus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Hjalmar Kragh-Pedersen, Sydhavn, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This early 20th-century oil painting by Danish artist Hjalmar Kragh-Pedersen (1883-1962) depicts the industrial area of Sydhavn, Denmark.
Hjalmar Kragh-Pedersen was predominantly kn...
Category
1910s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mill in the marsh, Original Oil on Canvas, Signed, French Expressionist
Located in PARIS, FR
*Dimensions include the frame
Claude Grosperrin's artwork is a vivid exploration of texture and abstraction, capturing the essence of a rustic landscape with a palpable sense of ene...
Category
1950s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cape Ann, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Fauvist color and energetic paint handling invigorate a Massachusetts harbor. Displaying an expressive and loose painting technique, the underpainting actively ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic
Sunflowers
Located in Sempach, LU
"In my creation, I pour my soul into the vibrant dance of sunflowers under an evocative sky. Each stroke is a symphony of colors, blending impressionistic warmth with a touch of real...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Linen, Canvas
Happy summer 25X30 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
In this expressive oil on canvas, vibrant hues dance with light and energy, capturing the essence of a sun-soaked meadow. The figure embraces the warmth, surrounded by the jubilance ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Rustende wieders
Located in BLARICUM, NL
QUIRIJN VAN TIEL
Rotterdam 1900-1967 Rhoon
RESTING WIEDERS
1945
Watercolor on paper
58 x 39 cm.
Signed and dated: lower right "Quirijn van Tiel 45"....
Category
1940s Expressionist Art
Materials
Watercolor
Field poppies 60X70 oil on canvas
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've captured the wild vibrancy of nature and the ephemeral beauty of blooming flowers. Each stroke conveys raw emotion and the dynamic interplay of color and t...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Inspiration Catcher
Located in Oslo, NO
In my work, emotions and energy flow with every brush stroke. The painting shows a young woman completely immersed in her inner world. She seeks inspiration for her creative flight. ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Pastel, Acrylic
"La Promenade" original etching
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original etching and drypoint. A rich, dark impression on laid paper, printed in 1900 and published in Paris for the Revue de l'art ancien et moderne. Plate size: 4 1/2 x 8 5...
Category
Early 1900s Expressionist Art
Materials
Etching
Scarlet poppies 50X70 oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
Scarlet poppies
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Portrait of a Boy (Rupert Doone)" original woodcut
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original woodcut. Catalogue reference: Colnaghi 142. Published in London in 1921 by Herbert Furst at the Little Art Rooms for inclusion in the "Modern Woodcutters 4" volume, ...
Category
1920s Expressionist Art
Materials
Woodcut
Beautiful White Winter 50X70
Located in Sempach, LU
In creating this piece, I was inspired by the serene beauty of winter. With every stroke of my oil paints, I've captured the enchanting dance of light as it weaves through the froste...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Walk under umbrella 40X30 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've captured a serene stroll, both playful and introspective. The vibrant umbrella stands against the soothing backdrop, a dance of color and light, invoking a...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
The Songs of Songs of King Salomons
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Teo Tobiasse (French/Israeli, 1927-2012)
Title: "The Songs of Songs of King Solomons"
Year: 1975
Medium: Color lithograph
Edition: Numbered LVII/C in pencil
Paper: Jap...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
WINTER SALE! Christmas forest 40X50 oi painting
Located in Sempach, LU
In this painting, I sought to capture the serene embrace of winter, as the hush of snow blankets the earth. This piece is a dance of cool and warm hues, intertwining to depict the qu...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Sunny day 24X30 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I captured the tranquil harmony of a serene walk along the shore. The vivid portrayal intertwines impressionism with realism—each brushstroke conveys the gentle...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Portrait of a painter
Located in BLARICUM, NL
QUIRIJN VAN TIEL
Rotterdam 1900-1967 Rhoon
PORTRAIT OF THE PAINTER
1943
Watercolor on paper
68 x 53 cm.
Signed and dated: lower right ‘Quirijn van T...
Category
1940s Expressionist Art
Materials
Watercolor
Young Woman - Bronze Abstract Nude - Limited Edition
Located in Pretoria, ZA
Young Woman in bronze, abstract nude figurative bronze sculpture, limited edition of 24, height 64 cm including base, Sandstone base: approx 17 cm x 15 cm x 5 cm. Cast bronze using t...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Sandstone, Bronze
Spring in the garden
Located in Sempach, LU
"In this emotive oil creation, I infused the essence of spring's renewal. Each brushstroke embodies the fresh bloom's vibrant dance, with a palette that whispers the tranquility of n...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
I. Mundo vertical. BARCELONA STREET original watercolor painting
By Ignasi Mundó
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
BARCELONA STREET original watercolor painting.
MUNDO Ignasi
Ignasi Mundó trained at the School of La Lonja, with Joaquín Mir, Mariano Pidelaserra and Manolo Hugué. In 1945 he recei...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Pond with beautiful irises 60Х80 oil on canvas
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I captured the essence of serenity and growth. Embracing the harmonious dance of light and shadow, I portrayed the irises with an impressionistic touch, evoking...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
The balance of love. 30X60 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art.
Located in Sempach, LU
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
Oil, Canvas
Lost Hedgerows. Earth Science, Ecology and Agronomy. Original Pastel. Welsh.
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Julian Ruddock.
British ( b.1965 ).
Lost Hedgerows.
Pastel on Paper. Signed.
Image size 21.9 inches x 25 inches ( 55.5cm x 63.5cm ).
Frame size 29 inches x 32.1 inches ( 73.5cm x 81...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Art
Materials
Paper, Pastel
Care Free Day, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Beneath the blue sky, a thicket of trees displays their autumn-tinted foliage. Thin clouds in the distance and wispy grasses in the foreground add depth to the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
WINTER SALE! Christmas is coming 50X70 oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've embraced the serene beauty of winter, capturing the season's quiet hush as it blankets a captivated landscape. The harmonious play of cool blues and soft w...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Sojourner, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
As she walks away from the crowd on her own she seems intent and focused on the task at hand. The painting is soft and blurred to add to the feeling of peace and serene that is felt...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Pink bouquet 35X35 oil painting.Valentine’s Day gifts art.
Located in Sempach, LU
In my creation, I sought to capture the fleeting beauty of life through vibrant strokes, harmoniously blending realism and impressionism. This oil painting is a celebration of nature...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Venetian guest 80X80
Located in Sempach, LU
Next to this giant, the Venetian houses look like miniatures.
From the history of Venice, such cases have happened more than once.
And they did not always end happily for killer wha...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Chagall, Auto-Portrait (Mourlot 282; Cramer 43) (after)
By Marc Chagall
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Paper Size: 12.5 x 9.5 inches. Inscription: unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From ...
Category
1960s Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
Magnolia in bloom
Located in Sempach, LU
In crafting this piece, I sought to capture the ephemeral beauty of nature's awakening. Each brushstroke embodies the vivacity and energy of new beginnings, weaving a dance of color ...
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
Musical Fantasy
Located in Oslo, NO
The picture was painted as the second part of the “Musician” diptych. The violin's music gains weight and visual expression, mixing with autumn leaves and notes and it all becomes an...
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic
County Mayo Beach
Located in Chicago, IL
This painting is one of the finest examples of Tom's painting style and materials. Color and paint burst across the canvas, imbued with movement of clouds, sun and water. From a distant shore, County Mayo...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Pigment
People Watching, Painting, Oil on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Taking a moment to notice the people around you can make a difference in your day. It takes your eyes off your circumstances to look and wonder about the stories and lives of those a...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Tender love 50X50 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I poured my soul into capturing the intimate moment between these majestic beings. The language of their gentle nuzzle transcends words, speaking to the univers...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Little Red Riding Hood 60X40 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've melded expressionism with touches of impressionism and realism to capture a moment of serene companionship amidst nature's downpour. The vivid red umbrella...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Chagall, Couverture (Mourlot 729; Cramer 94) (after)
By Marc Chagall
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Paper Size: 12.5 x 9.5 inches. Inscription: unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From ...
Category
1970s Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
"Le centaure" original woodcut
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original woodcut. This impression on blue-green paper was printed in 1902 and published in London by The Studio. Image size: 8 x 5 1/2 inches (205 x 140 mm). The Studio dryst...
Category
Early 1900s Expressionist Art
Materials
Woodcut
Sculptural Bronze Elephant Table Lamp
Located in Pretoria, ZA
Sculptural Table Lamp in cast bronze featuring a bronz sculpture of an elephant bull. Bring a majestic presence to your home décor with my functional art bronze table lamps.
Handcra...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Bronze
7 roses 50X40 oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I have poured my soul into capturing the timeless elegance of these blossoms. Swirling with emotion, they dance on the canvas—expressive brushstrokes marry real...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sunny wave 50X70
Located in Sempach, LU
In crafting this oil painting, I've poured my soul into the tumultuous beauty of the sea. Using expressionist strokes and a realist's eye, I've captured the raw dance of the waves—a ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
R. Poch Women Wuith Light Bulb acrylic painting
By Ramon Poch
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
28.-Women wuith light bulb 130 x 100 cm acrylic painting
Born in Badalona (Barcelona).
Photographer and advertising film director.
Founding partner of the advertising production co...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic
Snow peaks 60X50
Located in Sempach, LU
Through the textured layers of oil paint, I've sought to express the raw, exhilarating power of nature. My brushstrokes breathe life into this canvas, capturing the dynamic interplay...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
She Save Us
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"She Save Us" by Samson Toba is a captivating artwork that encapsulates the strength, resilience, and nurturing essence of womanhood. Through the depiction of a woman as the central ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Palace Cinema", expressionist, urban, purple, gray, yellow, blue, oil painting
Located in Natick, MA
“Palace Cinema” by Catherine Picard-Gibbs is an evocative, urban scene, depicting the remnants of a once thriving cinema, painted in oil with a color palette of purple, gray, yellow ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Panel, Oil
MEMORIES by Vasili Zianko
Located in Sempach, LU
Based on the real story of the first love..........................................................
Category
1990s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Queen of the Selkies, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Inspired by a Scottish folktale during her trip to Scotland, artist Sumner Crenshaw depicts two figures under the moon. In the tale, a selkie transforms into a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil
Plate 12
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Plate 12
From: 10 Origi, 1942
Signed in the block with the artist's initials lower left (printed)
From: 10 Origin
Not from the First edition 100, published by Allianz-Verlag, Zurich,...
Category
1970s Expressionist Art
Materials
Woodcut
Roses in a blue vase 50X70 oil painting.
Located in Sempach, LU
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, ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Belsize, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A London flat takes a fauvist approach, emphasizing bold colors over detailed representation. The simple depiction of furniture and dynamic visual texture of th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Materials
Acrylic
Die Bettler (The Beggars)
By Max Beckmann
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Die Bettler (The Beggars)
Lithograph, 1922
Signed in pencil lower right (see photo)
From: Berliner Reise Series, Plate 7
Printed on wove paper
Edition: 100...
Category
1920s Expressionist Art
Materials
Lithograph
Dancing in the rain 60X30 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Sempach, LU
In this vibrant oil painting, I've captured the essence of unbridled joy and carefree abandon. Two figures dance beneath a crimson umbrella, their movements a blend of expressionism ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Art
Materials
Oil, Canvas
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