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Medium: Oil
What the water gave me - Abstract green waterfall landscape painting
Located in Silverthorne, CO
An emerald green abstract landscape, inspired by mountains and cascading waterfalls. A dreamy imaginary landscape of my imagination, a place of magic. A painting in lush greens, tur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Florentine Expressions: A Portrait Series XVII
Located in London, GB
"Florentine Expressions: A Portrait Series XVII", oil on canvas, mounted on board, Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings through an int...
Category

1980s Modern Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Cabbage Patch Butterflies" Multicolor Brilliant Gold Background w Antique Frame
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts multicolor delicate butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful brilliant golden l...
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel

Having a cigarette amongst Green and Blue-hand painted Large CanvasEdition 10/20
Located in London, GB
This Limited Canvas Edition ( #10 of 20 ) is hand painted on Giclée printed Canvas. , finishing by the artist Shizico Yi with original brushstroke and oil paints on 90% of the painti...
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2010s Impressionist Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Archival Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

"Situated" Black Outline Bunny on Mint Green Background Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on a Mint green background with thick use of paint. In...
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"I'm A Dreamer" Abstract Oil Painting on Wood Panel in Vintage Frame
Located in New York, NY
"I'm a Dreamer" is an oil and mixed media on wood board painting inspired by John Lennon's "Imagine" With layers of bright oils, whisking brush strokes, and thrown paint, Shaoul capt...
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel

"Geometric Landscape" Abstract landscape Painting , Original art Made in Italy
Located in Agrigento, AG
Landscape oil on canvas 60x80 cm original art Ready to hang certificate of authenticity included Marilina Marchica was born in Agrigento, where she works and lives, After receivin...
Category

2010s Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Impressionist Village Scene with Tower and Olive Tree View of Monte Maggiore
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Impressionist Village Scene with Tower and Olive Tree View of Monte Maggiore By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 14.75 x 18 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed ...
Category

20th Century Impressionist Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Florentine Expressions: A Portrait Series XXI
Located in London, GB
"Florentine Expressions: A Portrait Series XXI", oil on canvas mounted on board, Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings through an inter...
Category

1980s Modern Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Abstract Oil Painting. "Loneliness In The Abstract"
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
"Loneliness in the abstract" is an abstract painting distinguished by its texture and intertwined layers of color. Dominated by ochre tones, the piece is complemented by flashes of b...
Category

2010s Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Yellow Diamond Dust Bunny with Resin Oil Painting on Wood Panel Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a light yellow bunny on a yellow background with thick use of paint ...
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Glass, Resin, Oil, Wood Panel

French Coastal Seascape with Rocky Cliffs and Sea Markers
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Coastal Seascape with Rocky Cliffs and Sea Markers By F Le Lay Signed: Yes Size: 13.25 x 16.25 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condition: The pa...
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20th Century Impressionist Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large 1970's French Modernist Landscape Oil Painting Green Brown Block Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Modernist School, 1977 indistinctly signed oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 32 x 24 inches Provenance: private collection, Paris Condition: a few surface marks but sound and i...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Untitled Abstract Expressionist painting
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful and sophisticated abstract expressionist painting. Clearly a pupil or influenced by the work of de Kooning. Oil on linen canvas, ca. 1950's. Measuring 16 x 20 inches; 2...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Abstract Contemporary Oil Painting. "Constructive In Reds"
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
"Constructive In Reds" is an abstract painting distinguished by its texture and intertwined layers of color. Dominated by Red tones, the piece is complemented by flashes of blue, pu...
Category

2010s Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

"Untitled" White Outline Bunny on White Diamond Dust Background Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on white diamond dust background with thick use of pai...
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Glass, Resin, Oil, Wood Panel

French Countryside Landscape Oil of Farmhouse Path and Pollarded Trees by River
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Countryside Landscape Oil of Farmhouse Path and Pollarded Trees by River By Fanch Lel Size: 13.25 x 15.75 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condit...
Category

20th Century Impressionist Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Impressionist French Village Church Scene with Textured Palette Knife Brushwork
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Impressionist French Village Church Scene with Textured Palette Knife Brushwork By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 7.25 x 9.5 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unfram...
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20th Century Impressionist Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Whirl Wind (Abstract, Expressive, Fun, Colorful, Warm, ~40% OFF - LIMITED TIME)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Katherine Bello Whirl Wind Mixed Media on Canvas 2025 Size: 24 x 48 inches (60.96 x 121.92cm) Signed and titled by hand COA provided *on stretcher frame, ready to hang. -----------...
Category

2010s Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil, Stretcher Bars

French Coastal Oil Painting of Ouessant Lighthouse with Ocean Surf and Shore
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Coastal Oil Painting of Ouessant Lighthouse with Ocean Surf and Shore By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 15.25 x 18.25 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unfram...
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20th Century Impressionist Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Abstract impressionist portrait of Frida Kahlo "Frida in Bloom" oil on canvas
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary abstract faceless portrait of Frida Kahlo, with a touch of impressionism and expressionism, was created by French artist Natalya Mougenot. Titled "Frida in Blosso...
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Hey" Black Outline Bunny on Castleton Green Background Oil Painting Wood Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on a castleton green background with thick use of pain...
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

The Tug of War - Large Abstract Contemporary Monochrome Cubist-Inspired Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Harrison Gilman's large original artworks begin with a layer of fast-paced gestural abstraction followed by organic shapes and geometric structures. Some of his paintings remain in t...
Category

2010s Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Oil

Florentine Expressions: A Portrait Series V
Located in London, GB
"Florentine Expressions: A Portrait Series V", oil on canvas, mounted on board, Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings through an interm...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Full Moon – 2022, Oil on Wood Panel, Contemporary Nocturnal Landscape
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Contemporary nocturnal landscape in oil on wood panel titled Full Moon, capturing a poetic night scene bathed in layered blues and glowing light. This evocative oil painting on wood...
Category

2010s Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Florentine Expressions: A Portrait Series IX
Located in London, GB
"Florentine Expressions: A Portrait Series IX", oil on canvas, mounted on board, Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings through an inter...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

"Score" Black Outline Bunny on Gold Background Oil Painting Wood Panel Framed
Located in New York, NY
This piece depicts a gestural figure of bunny against a gold scored background with ultramarine blue accents. Inspired by nature and a genuine love for animals, Slonem's paintings en...
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel

Florentine Expressions: A Portrait Series VI
Located in London, GB
"Florentine Expressions: A Portrait Series VI", oil on canvas, mounted on board, Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings through an inter...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Velocity Bloom, Contemporary Abstract Painting by Matt Higgins
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This large-scale oil painting on a wood panel bursts with kinetic energy and bold color, dominated by a vivid red background that envelops and contrasts with dynamic strokes of blue,...
Category

2010s Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

French Modernist 1960's Oil Painting Cubist Village Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Village Landscape The artist, Raymond Guidot (1935 - 2021) was a Parisian art historian, critique and teacher. oil painting on board, unframed board: 9 x 10.5 inches stamped ve...
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Late 20th Century Cubist Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Florentine Expressions: A Portrait Series XIV
Located in London, GB
"Florentine Expressions: A Portrait Series XIV", oil on canvas, mounted on board, Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings through an inte...
Category

1980s Modern Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Solitude - Minimalism, Art Deco, Abstract, Bold, Invest, Colorful, Statement
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title: Solitude Minimalism, Art Deco, Abstract, Bold, Invest, Colorful, Joy This series connects to that around as well as that within. Solitude takes the viewer to that place of...
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Florentine Expressions: A Portrait Series XXV
Located in London, GB
"Florentine Expressions: A Portrait Series XXV", oil on canvas, mounted on board, Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings through an inte...
Category

1980s Modern Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Regenerative Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rather than re-creating a literal landscape on canvas or paper, I aim to express its essence in a rich and complex form of delicately painted organic subjects that float and trail ac...
Category

2010s Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Oil

French Impressionist Beach Scene with Sailboats and Promenade
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Beach Scene with Sailboats and Promenade By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 13.5 x 16 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, unframed Condition: The p...
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20th Century Impressionist Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Abstract Oil Painting With Figures. "Attempt At Harmony."
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
"Attempt at Harmony" is an abstract painting distinguished by its texture and intertwined layers of color. Dominated by ochre tones, the piece is complemented by flashes of blue, pur...
Category

2010s Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Paradise, Contemporary Text Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This painting is part of the Paradise body of work, a series that explores the layered and often contradictory meanings of the word itself. Boldly inscribed with the word “PARADISE,”...
Category

2010s Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil Crayon, Oil, Wood Panel

Mid 20th Century South of France Thickly Painted Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The South of France circle of Pierre Ambrogiani (Corsican/ French 1907-1985) oil painting on board, unframed board: 7.5 x 13 inches condition: very good provenance: from a private co...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Original Diptych -Sunlit Series: Red and Blue-British Awarded Artist-Gold Leaf
Located in London, GB
This stunning Original Set of two paintings by Shizico Yi on Canvas includes: Sunlit-Primary Colour Series- Blue Sunlit-Primary Colour Series- Red these are a part of Shizico Yi's Su...
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Tulips on Silver" Pair of Red Tulips on Silver Background Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's newest series, Tulips. This piece depicts 2 gestural red Tulips on a silver background with thick use of paint. It is housed in a wonderful...
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel, Mixed Media

Original Diptych-Spring Duet-British Awarded Artist-Abstract-Contemporary UK
Located in London, GB
[Spring Duet] is a project started in 2024, where Shizico explores the format of a diptych through a series of set paintings. Shizu painted all paintings en plein air in situ, capturing the landscape outside of her studio and the interiors of the studio in its entirety, depicted across sets of canvases as diptych odyssey throughout the months of spring. Each canvas represents a part of musical notes, creating a visual harmony akin to a musical duet. [Spring Duet] is part of the ongoing [Memory Landscape Series], started in 2015. Shizico applies various mediums and visual languages in the project of [Memory Landscape], ranging from installations, sculptures to paintings, from impressionism, expressionism to abstract forms. In [Spring Duet] chapter, she focuses on the delicate hues of soft green and creamy white and the pinkie apricot, evoking the early spring light characteristic of Northern Europe, where the series unfolds. Details for Measurement and Arrangement: 50 x39.5 CM /each canvas, x 2 of the total set total measure of the set would be 50 x 79 x1.5 CM ( all measurements without frame) the arrangement is flexible for your wall spaces around the home, you can hang them as a diptych set, side by side; or you can also hang these 2 paintings on different walls to create punctuation in home to bring different areas together. -Artist's Lifetime Warranty for the original artwork. -Guarantee End to end tracking Delivery Worldwide by Royal Mail Worldwide at lowest flat Rate £22. About the artist: Dr. Shizico Yi, a London-based artist, is specializes in installations, films, and paintings, with her work often revolving around themes of loss, repetition, the mundane, and the significance of memories to a person. ​ Drawing from her background in design and film, Shizico intertwines her passions to create installation and projects that reflect her personal experiences within the broader context of society and the human condition. Shizico Yi holds a PhD in Fine Art, awarded by UEL in the UK in 2017. She also completed a Master in Fine Art with a BA in Womenswear from UAL, London. ​ As an internationally acclaimed artist, Yi has been featured in both solo and group exhibitions at prominent cultural locations such as London, Korea, and Italy. Her artwork has found its way into collections in various countries, with a substantial number of pieces housed in private collections across the USA, Canada, Australia, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, and the UK. Notably, Shizico Yi secured the title of Winner of the Women Film Makers: Best Shorts Competition in 2013 in Los Angeles, USA. She also serves as a guest jury member at the 14th-16th Annual New York City Independent Film Festival from 2022 to 2024 and is a curator and founder of no barking aRt...
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2010s Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Journey Unknown - Original Abstract Impasto Nature Rural Landscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Using an impasto, painterly technique Dana Cowie creates cubist-inspired farm and rural landscapes. Working within controlled color schemes, her artworks appear abstract up close and...
Category

2010s Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abstract Composition – Original Oil on Canvas – 13 x 16.1 in
Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR
"An intricate dialogue of geometric forms and muted tones, reflecting the quiet strength of French mid-century abstraction." Pierre Coquet (1926–2021) Abstract Composition Oil on ca...
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1970s French School Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Hand Drawn-Painted X-L One Off Edition-Constant Gardener-British Awarded Artist
Located in London, GB
This stunning X-large hand drawn with original charcoal line drawing and hand painted with original oil and gesso paint; it is the No 1 of the only 10 Limited Editions; The colours...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Archival Paper, Giclée, Gesso, Charcoal, Oil, Acrylic

"Totem Naples" Black Outline Bunny on Multicolor Silver Background Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on a Multicolor and silver background with thick use o...
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel, Mixed Media

Contemporary Large New Abstract Gestural Grey Colors Christina Gschwantner
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Due to the large size of this piece, it will be shipped in a tube. We can assist you in finding a framer in your area who can mount the artwork once it arrives at its destination. If...
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2010s Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"Lasting In The Presence" Contemporary Abstract Oil On Canvas Framed Painting
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Lasting In The Presence" is a framed contemporary oil on canvas painting by Amy Donaldson featuring an abstract composition that evokes the feeling of a vibrant, natural landscape. ...
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2010s Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Oil

Original-Impasto-Moonlit Dahlias-Jardin d'Hiver-British Awarded Artist-Gold leaf
Located in London, GB
Jardin d'Hiver Series is Shizico Yi's latest collection, created in her winter studio while longing for the summer left behind. Reflecting on the vibrant days spent painting en plein...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

A Distant Sky - Soft Blue-Green Atmospheric Abstract Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and adventure; they demand a new discovery. His artworks exhibit a chemistry of complexity and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

ABSTRACT Contemporary Abstract Blue Colors Nature Yamila Miglioranza NEW
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
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2010s Abstract Oil Abstract Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Trames du Temps — Abstract Minimalism, Textured Oil Painting, Library Series
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Created by a contemporary French artist recognized for his refined approach to material and abstraction, this painting reflects a deep exploration of memory, silence, and time throug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pilgrim No. 37 by Doris Marten - Oil on vinyl, music, orange, abstract, hypnotic
Located in Paris, FR
Pilgrim No. 37 is a unique oil on vinyl painting by German contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 30 × 30 cm (11.8 × 11.8 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and com...
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2010s Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Landscape – Original Painting on Canvas Contemporary Art Unique Art
Located in Agrigento, AG
Description: "Landscape" is an original painting on canvas (50x50 cm) by Marilina Marchica, a contemporary artist who explores the relationship between nature, material, and memory t...
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2010s Contemporary Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Enamel

Abstract Composition – Original Oil on Canvas – 31.5 x 31.5 in
Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR
"A masterful expression of French lyrical abstraction, in a timeless, elegant palette." Pierre Coquet (1926–2021) Abstract Composition Oil on canvas, 80 x 80 x 2 cm (31.5 x 31.5 x 0...
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1960s French School Oil Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

French Impressionist Still Life of Loose Bouquet of Wildflowers
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Still Life of Loose Bouquet of Wildflowers By Fanch Lel Size: 9.5 x 7.25 inches (height x width) Oil painti...
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20th Century Impressionist Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Red Slide, Arches and Curves, Geometric Bauhaus Painting on Vivid Tones 2025
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series of abstract geometric paintings by Natalia Roman draws its inspiration from the sleek grids and curves of Bauhaus architecture, while at the same time exploring bright an...
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2010s Analytic Cubist Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil, Acrylic

French Coastal Oil Painting of Low Tide Shore Fishing with Sailboats and Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Coastal Oil Painting of Low Tide Shore Fishing with Sailboats and Figures By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size: 13.25 x 16.25 inches (height x width) Oil painting on board, un...
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20th Century Impressionist Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cherry Chewing Gum Framed Contemporary Pop Oil Painting with Sensual Abstraction
Located in FISTERRA, ES
At Casa das Peritas, we present a curated selection of contemporary art from our artist-led space on the Galician coast. More than a gallery, we are a living community of creators co...
Category

2010s Photorealist Oil Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Original Abstract Oil Paintings for Sale on 1stDibs

With original abstract oil paintings, bring audacious experiments with color and textures to your living room, dining room or home office.

Whether they're large or small, abstract paintings will stand out in your space, encouraging conversation and introducing a museum-like atmosphere that’s welcoming and conducive to creating memorable gatherings.

Abstract art has origins in 19th-century Europe, but it came into its own as a significant movement during the 20th century. Early practitioners of abstraction included Wassily Kandinsky, although painters were exploring nonfigurative art prior to the influential Russian artist’s efforts, which were inspired by music and religion. Abstract painters endeavored to create works that didn’t focus on the outside world’s conventional subjects, and even when artists depicted realistic subjects, they worked in an abstract mode to do so.

In 1940s-era New York City, a group of painters working in the abstract mode created radical work that looked to European avant-garde artists as well as to the art of ancient cultures, prioritizing improvisation, immediacy and direct personal expression. While they were never formally affiliated with one another, we know them today as Abstract Expressionists.

The male contingent of the Abstract Expressionists, which includes Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning and Robert Motherwell, is frequently cited in discussing leading figures of this internationally influential postwar art movement. However, the women of Abstract Expressionism, such as Helen Frankenthaler, Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell and others, were equally involved in the art world of the time. Sexism, family obligations and societal pressures contributed to a long history of their being overlooked, but the female Abstract Expressionists experimented vigorously, developed their own style and produced significant bodies of work.

When you've found the work(s) you'd like to bring into your home, think about how you want to arrange the art. If you’re working with a small living space, a colorful, oversize work can create depth in a given room, but there isn’t any need to overwhelm your interior with a sprawling pièce de résistance. Colorful abstractions of any size can pop against a white wall in your living room, but if you’re working with a colored backdrop, you may wish to stick to colors that complement the decor that is already in the space. Alternatively, let your painting make a statement on its own, regardless of its surroundings, or group it, gallery-style, with other works.

On 1stDibs, you’ll find a wide range of original abstract oil paintings along with a guide on how to arrange your wonderful new wall art.

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