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The first decades of the 20th century were a period of artistic upheaval, with modern art movements including Cubism, Surrealism, Futurism and Dadaism questioning centuries of traditional views of what art should be. Using abstraction, experimental forms and interdisciplinary techniques, painters, sculptors, photographers, printmakers and performance artists all pushed the boundaries of creative expression.

Major exhibitions, like the 1913 Armory Show in New York City — also known as the “International Exhibition of Modern Art,” in which works like the radically angular Nude Descending a Staircase by Marcel Duchamp caused a sensation — challenged the perspective of viewers and critics and heralded the arrival of modern art in the United States. But the movement’s revolutionary spirit took shape in the 19th century.

The Industrial Revolution, which ushered in new technology and cultural conditions across the world, transformed art from something mostly commissioned by the wealthy or the church to work that responded to personal experiences. The Impressionist style emerged in 1860s France with artists like Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne and Edgar Degas quickly painting works that captured moments of light and urban life. Around the same time in England, the Pre-Raphaelites, like Edward Burne-Jones and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, borrowed from late medieval and early Renaissance art to imbue their art with symbolism and modern ideas of beauty.

Emerging from this disruption of the artistic status quo, modern art went further in rejecting conventions and embracing innovation. The bold legacy of leading modern artists Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dalí, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Piet Mondrian and many others continues to inform visual culture today.

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Style: Modern
Speedboat Landing Slim Aarons Limited Estate Print
Speedboat Landing Slim Aarons Limited Estate Print

Speedboat Landing Slim Aarons Limited Estate Print

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

Speedboat Landing A Magnum motorboat belonging to Count Filippo Theodoli arrives at the private jetty of the Il Pellicano Hotel in Porto Ercole, Italy, August 1973. Gorgeous print ...

Category

1970s Modern Art

Materials

Archival Pigment, Color

Wind Flowers in a Tzu Chow Vase

Wind Flowers in a Tzu Chow Vase

By Ethelyn Cosby Stewart

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wind Flowers in a Tzu Chow Vase, 1933, oil on canvas board, signed and dated lower right, 20 x 16 inches, label verso with title and original price ($185.00), exhibited 44th Annual E...

Category

1930s Modern Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Trois personnages. Print: Artist's proof 99/300
Trois personnages. Print: Artist's proof 99/300

Trois personnages. Print: Artist's proof 99/300

Located in Riga, LV

Ossip Zadkine — a prominent French avant-garde sculptor of Jewish descent, born in Vitebsk. He became one of the key representatives of the School of Paris and a recognized master of...

Category

1960s Modern Art

Materials

Lithograph

Mid Century Modern Jazz Ensemble -- The Band Box Quartet, Signed
Mid Century Modern Jazz Ensemble -- The Band Box Quartet, Signed

Mid Century Modern Jazz Ensemble -- The Band Box Quartet, Signed

Located in Soquel, CA

Mid Century Modern Jazz Quartet Figurative -- "The Band Box" Signed A vivid, mid-century modernist interpretation of a jazz ensemble by Louis M. Centofanti (American, 1921-2018). "B...

Category

1950s Modern Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

NATURE - Flock of Birds - Facsimile, Ltd /450
NATURE - Flock of Birds - Facsimile, Ltd /450

NATURE - Flock of Birds - Facsimile, Ltd /450

By M.C. Escher

Located in Paris, IDF

M.C. ESCHER (1898-1972) Flock of Birds, 2008 Facsimile after the original woodcut from 1938 Unsigned Numbered / 450 copies (the number you can see can be different) On vellum 45 x 3...

Category

20th Century Modern Art

Materials

Color

Vintage American Modernist Flower Still Life Framed Oil Painting
Vintage American Modernist Flower Still Life Framed Oil Painting

Vintage American Modernist Flower Still Life Framed Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage American modernist flower still life oil painting . Oil on board. Framed. Measuring: 10 by 6 inches overall, and 9.75 by 5.75 painting alone.Excellent condition, ready to han...

Category

1950s Modern Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1970s Abstract Italian Signed Titled and Dated Painting
1970s Abstract Italian Signed Titled and Dated Painting

1970s Abstract Italian Signed Titled and Dated Painting

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful abstract 20th-century painting by the important Venetian post-war artist Roberto Ferruzzi (VENICE 1927 - 2010) "Interno con Helene R Ferruzzi 1978" “Interior with Helene”,...

Category

1970s Modern Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

The King - Lithograph, 1997
The King - Lithograph, 1997

The King - Lithograph, 1997

By Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in Paris, IDF

Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) The King, 1997 Lithograph Printed signature in the plate On paper 76 x 56 cm (c. 29.9 x 22 in) Published by Galerie Enrico Navarra Authenticated b...

Category

1990s Modern Art

Materials

Lithograph

"Dawn" by Claude Sauthier - Oil on Wood - 73x54 cm
"Dawn" by Claude Sauthier - Oil on Wood - 73x54 cm

"Dawn" by Claude Sauthier - Oil on Wood - 73x54 cm

By Claude Sauthier

Located in Geneva, CH

Claude Sauthier was born in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1929 and passed away in the same city in 2016. He studied at the Geneva School of Decorative Arts and initially worked as a graphi...

Category

1970s Modern Art

Materials

Oil, Wood

Original "Wonderful Copenhagen" vintage travel poster
Original "Wonderful Copenhagen" vintage travel poster

Original "Wonderful Copenhagen" vintage travel poster

Located in Spokane, WA

Original vintage poster: WONDERFUL COPENHAGEN created by the artist Viggo Vagnby. This antique poster is archival linen-backed, in excellent condition, and ready to frame. No da...

Category

1950s Modern Art

Materials

Lithograph

Post War Bay Area Figurative - Original Watercolor Painting "Beach Day" Signed
Post War Bay Area Figurative - Original Watercolor Painting "Beach Day" Signed

Post War Bay Area Figurative - Original Watercolor Painting "Beach Day" Signed

By Omer Ferdi Sahingil

Located in Soquel, CA

Post War Bay Area Figurative - Original Watercolor Painting "Beach Day" Vibrant watercolor of three figures on the beach by Turkish-American artist Ömer Şahingil (Turkish/American,...

Category

1940s Modern Art

Materials

Watercolor, Illustration Board

Horse
Horse

Horse

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "Horse" 1971, is an original etching on Wove paper by Japanese artist Akio Yamao, b.1933. It is hand signed, dated and numbered 13/50 in pencil by the artist. The artwor...

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Art

Materials

Etching

Hidden Portraits VIII, Modern Acrylic on Canvas, Framed, Circa 1980s
Hidden Portraits VIII, Modern Acrylic on Canvas, Framed, Circa 1980s

Hidden Portraits VIII, Modern Acrylic on Canvas, Framed, Circa 1980s

Located in London, GB

'Hidden Portraits VIII', acrylic on canvas mounted on board, Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings through an intermediary of an ageing...

Category

1980s Modern Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

North African Orientalist Scene Man on Horseback with Dogs outside City Building
North African Orientalist Scene Man on Horseback with Dogs outside City Building

North African Orientalist Scene Man on Horseback with Dogs outside City Building

By European Artist

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Orientalist Scene European artist, late 20th century possibly a copy of an earlier work judging from the style oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 24 x 20 inches provenance: private col...

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Art

Materials

Oil

Fried Eggs as Flower
Fried Eggs as Flower

Fried Eggs as Flower

Located in Zofingen, AG

Fried Eggs Flower Art - Acrylic Painting on Blue Background with Striped Vase - Whimsical Minimalist Wall Art Acrylic Painting on canvas One of a kind artwork Size: 50 × 60 × 0,5 cm...

Category

2010s Modern Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Lovers with a Bouquet of Flowers - Original lithograph SIGNED (Mourlot #1037)
Lovers with a Bouquet of Flowers - Original lithograph SIGNED (Mourlot #1037)

Lovers with a Bouquet of Flowers - Original lithograph SIGNED (Mourlot #1037)

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Lovers with a Bouquet, 1984 Original color lithograph Signed with the artist's stamp Justified EA (artist proof) On Arches vellum, 56 x 43 cm (c. 22 x 17 in) Authenticated by the artist's studio dry stamp REFERENCES: Sorlier / Mourlot catalogue raisonné...

Category

1980s Modern Art

Materials

Lithograph

Sunspot 133 - Tall Modern Shiny Resin Minimalist Autumn Tone Abstract Artwork
Sunspot 133 - Tall Modern Shiny Resin Minimalist Autumn Tone Abstract Artwork

Sunspot 133 - Tall Modern Shiny Resin Minimalist Autumn Tone Abstract Artwork

By Ricky Hunt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ricky Hunt’s mixed media minimalist wall art is influenced by his tumultuous past that led to a paradigm shift in creativity and life. He covers the wood panel with layers of acrylic...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Art

Materials

Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Sailing Boats; From the journal Camera Work
Sailing Boats; From the journal Camera Work

Sailing Boats; From the journal Camera Work

By Heinrich Kuhn

Located in Middletown, NY

New York: Alfred Stieglitz, 1911. Halftone engraving from a gum bichromate print; 8 x 5 5/8 inches (203 x 142 mm), tipped onto a mounting sheet 8 x 11 3/4 in. 2 mm tear on lower rig...

Category

Early 20th Century Modern Art

Materials

Engraving, Photogravure

“Still Life, 1936” by Katharine "Kitty" Duff Church British Modern Oil Signed
“Still Life, 1936” by Katharine "Kitty" Duff Church British Modern Oil Signed

“Still Life, 1936” by Katharine "Kitty" Duff Church British Modern Oil Signed

Located in Yardley, PA

“Still Life, 1936” by Katharine "Kitty" Duff Church (British, 1910-1999). This large, early painting by Katherine Church is among her finest canvases of the period. Characterized by its bold color palette, simplified forms, and expressive brushwork, this composition centers around a tabletop adorned with various objects: potted plants, a ceramic dish, bottles, and what appear to be books or papers. The two potted plants provide contrasting elements: on the left, what appears to be a cyclamen with red blossoms and delicate leaves, and on the right, a lush green plant with darker foliage. These plants, painted with loose, textured strokes, add an organic quality to the otherwise structured arrangement. The tabletop is cluttered yet thoughtfully composed, featuring additional objects like a clear, faceted glass bowl, a small bottle, and books or pads in striking red and green. The dynamic use of color blocks and the juxtaposition of shapes (round pots against rectangular books) create a sense of rhythm and harmony. The background is darker and less defined, emphasizing the brightly lit tabletop. Church's brushwork is gestural and modernist, leaning toward abstraction, challenging traditional still life conventions. This painting reflects Church’s interest in balancing everyday objects with bold artistic expression. It conveys both the simplicity and complexity of daily life, transforming an ordinary moment into a vibrant and engaging work of art. This work is oil on canvas and is signed and dated in the lower right. It is housed in its original gessoed frame and retains various labels and inscriptions on the reverse. Size: 28.25 inches tall by 36 inches wide (painting) 34 inches tall by 42 inches wide by 2 inches deep (frame) Provenance: Private collection, NY; Acquired from the above About the artist: Born in Highgate, north London, Katharine Church, known as ‘Kitty’ amongst friends and family, always wanted to paint. She trained at the Royal Academy of Arts between 1930-1933 and at the Slade between 1933 and 1934. In her early years Kitty exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy. Her first solo exhibition was in 1933 at the Wertheim Gallery. Other artists who exhibited there included Christopher Wood, Victor Pasmore and Cedric Morris. Kitty also showed with the New English Art Club, the London Group and between 1937-1947 her work was exhibited at the influential Lefevre Gallery, which supported avant-garde artists such as Henry Moore, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth. In 1954 the artist was invited to take part in the Figures in their setting exhibition held at the Tate Gallery. Henry Tonks and Philip Wilson Steer had a strong influence on Kitty’s early work, but it was her friendship with Ivon Hitchens that liberated her painting technique. In 1936 Kitty married Anthony West, the son of writers Rebecca West and H.G. Wells. The couple initially lived in London before moving to Quarry Farm, Chicksgrove, Tisbury, near Salisbury, where they brought up their children Caroline and Edmund. There they hosted many of their friends, including the New Zealand painter Frances Hodgkins. Other regular visitors before the War included John and Mywafany Piper, Ralph and Frances Partridge, Noel and Catharine Carrington, Julian Trevelyan and Mary Fedden. For many of those who visited Kitty would organise painting expeditions. After the war Kitty and Anthony separated, with Anthony moving to the United States. Anthony West moved to the United States to work as a journalist for The New Yorker. In the early years after their parting Kitty visited most years with the children. In the 1960s Kitty purchased Sutton House and ran the Hambledon Gallery at Blandford Forum. There she promoted the work of her early art-school friends Mary Fedden and Julian Trevelyan, alongside work by the Pipers, John Craxton...

Category

1930s Modern Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Modern art for sale on 1stDibs.

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