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1970’s Large Amercian GEOMETRIC Abstract Blue Colors painting
1970’s Large Amercian GEOMETRIC Abstract Blue Colors painting

1970’s Large Amercian GEOMETRIC Abstract Blue Colors painting

Located in New York, NY

Roger Selchow oil on canvas 32x40 inches Signer Verso 1970’s Roger Hoffman Selchow was born in Greenwich, Connecticut, and is best known for his paintings of geometric abstraction...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Original 1970's Abstract French Geometric Line Drawing
Original 1970's Abstract French Geometric Line Drawing

Original 1970's Abstract French Geometric Line Drawing

By Claude Lagouche

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist: Claude Lagouche (French 1943-2020) Claude Lagouche was born January 2, 1943 in Naves, died January 16, 2020. He quickly gained recognition for his talent and his work, exh...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Color Pencil

20th Century French Geometric Abstract Composition Ink Drawing 1970's
20th Century French Geometric Abstract Composition Ink Drawing 1970's

20th Century French Geometric Abstract Composition Ink Drawing 1970's

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Abstract Composition signed by Serge Guerin (b. 1916), French dated 1970 verso ink painting on artist paper, unframed size: 20 x 26 inches provenance: private collection, Paris, Fran...

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20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

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Ink

20th Century French Geometric Abstract Composition Oil Painting 1970's
20th Century French Geometric Abstract Composition Oil Painting 1970's

20th Century French Geometric Abstract Composition Oil Painting 1970's

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Abstract Composition signed and dated 70' by Serge Guerin (b. 1916), French oil painting on board, unframed size: 10 x 12 inches provenance: private collection, Paris, France conditi...

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20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Original 1970's French Abstract Surreal Landscape with Geometric Figures
Original 1970's French Abstract Surreal Landscape with Geometric Figures

Original 1970's French Abstract Surreal Landscape with Geometric Figures

By Claude Lagouche

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist: Claude Lagouche (French 1943-2020) Claude Lagouche was born January 2, 1943 in Naves, died January 16, 2020. He quickly gained recognition for his talent and his work, exh...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Ballpoint Pen

Original 1970's French Abstract Composition with Dense Geometric Patterns
Original 1970's French Abstract Composition with Dense Geometric Patterns

Original 1970's French Abstract Composition with Dense Geometric Patterns

By Claude Lagouche

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist: Claude Lagouche (French 1943-2020) Claude Lagouche was born January 2, 1943 in Naves, died January 16, 2020. He quickly gained recognition for his talent and his work, exh...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Ballpoint Pen

Monumental Geometric Op Art Oil Painting c.1970s
Monumental Geometric Op Art Oil Painting c.1970s

Monumental Geometric Op Art Oil Painting c.1970s

Located in San Francisco, CA

Monumental Geometric Op Art Oil Painting c.1970s Fantastic original Op Art oil painting.

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

1970's Large Silkscreen Abstract Geometric Day Glo Serigraph Pop Art Print Neon
1970's Large Silkscreen Abstract Geometric Day Glo Serigraph Pop Art Print Neon

1970's Large Silkscreen Abstract Geometric Day Glo Serigraph Pop Art Print Neon

By Chryssa Vardea-Mavromichali

Located in Surfside, FL

Silkscreen on Arches paper, Hand signed and Numbered in Pencil. Serigraph in black, gray (silver). Chryssa Vardea-Mavromichali (Greek: Χρύσα Βαρδέα-Μαυρομιχάλη; December 31, 1933 – D...

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1980s Pop Art Abstract Prints

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Screen

Arlette Martin French Geometric Abstract Painting, 1970'S Design
Arlette Martin French Geometric Abstract Painting, 1970'S Design

Arlette Martin French Geometric Abstract Painting, 1970'S Design

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"Abstract Design" by Arlette Martin (French, b.1924) atelier stamped signed and dated 71' gouache/watercolour painting on paper stuck on card, unframed painting: 10 x 11.75 inches o...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

1970'S French Geometric Abstract Painting Bold Modern Colours
1970'S French Geometric Abstract Painting Bold Modern Colours

1970'S French Geometric Abstract Painting Bold Modern Colours

By Arlette Martin

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"Abstract Design" signed by Arlette Martin (French, b.1924) dated 76' gouache/watercolour painting on card, unframed painting: 19 x 20 inches Stunning original painting by the pop...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Gouache

1970'S French Geometric Abstract Painting Bold Modern Colours
1970'S French Geometric Abstract Painting Bold Modern Colours

1970'S French Geometric Abstract Painting Bold Modern Colours

By Arlette Martin

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"Abstract Design" signed by Arlette Martin (French, b.1924) dated 76' gouache/watercolour painting on card, unframed painting: 19 x 20 inches Stunning original painting by the pop...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Gouache

Large French 1970's Geometric Abstract Painting Brown Beige Yellow Green Colors
Large French 1970's Geometric Abstract Painting Brown Beige Yellow Green Colors

Large French 1970's Geometric Abstract Painting Brown Beige Yellow Green Colors

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: French School, 1970's, inscribed verso Title: Geometric abstract composition Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 30.5 x 39.5 inches canvas: 29...

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20th Century Abstract Geometric Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Arlette Martin 'B.1924' 1970's French Geometric Abstract Painting
Arlette Martin 'B.1924' 1970's French Geometric Abstract Painting

Arlette Martin 'B.1924' 1970's French Geometric Abstract Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"Abstract Design" by Arlette Martin (French, b.1924) atelier stamped gouache/watercolour painting on card, unframed Measures: painting: 8 x 6 inches Stunning original painting b...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

ARLETTE MARTIN (b.1924) 1970'S FRENCH GEOMETRIC ABSTRACT PAINTING
ARLETTE MARTIN (b.1924) 1970'S FRENCH GEOMETRIC ABSTRACT PAINTING

ARLETTE MARTIN (b.1924) 1970'S FRENCH GEOMETRIC ABSTRACT PAINTING

By Arlette Martin

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"Abstract Design" by Arlette Martin (French, b.1924) atelier stamped gouache/watercolour painting on card, unframed painting: 8 x 6 inches Stunning original painting by th...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Gouache

Prismatic Variation V: 1970s Gold Screen Print, Abstract Geometric Art
Prismatic Variation V: 1970s Gold Screen Print, Abstract Geometric Art

Prismatic Variation V: 1970s Gold Screen Print, Abstract Geometric Art

By Ruth Leavitt

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The work of Ruth Leavitt (1944, Saint Paul, Minnesota) employs computation to manipulate and alter abstract forms by virtually stretching, rotating and deforming them across three ax...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

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Screen

1970's French Geometric Abstract Large Oil Painting on Canvas, signed
1970's French Geometric Abstract Large Oil Painting on Canvas, signed

1970's French Geometric Abstract Large Oil Painting on Canvas, signed

By Gilbert Pelissier

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Abstract Expressionist Composition by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924) signed and dated on verso 74' oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas size: 24.5 x 20 inches condition: ove...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1970's French Modernist Painting Geometric Style Red Tulips in Terracota
1970's French Modernist Painting Geometric Style Red Tulips in Terracota

1970's French Modernist Painting Geometric Style Red Tulips in Terracota

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Flowers in Vase by Paul-Louis Bolot (French 1918-2003) signed (dated 1976 verso) original gouache painting on thick paper/ card unframed condition: very good and sound; the edges hav...

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Interior Paintings

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Gouache

Purple Lithograph, Abstract Geometric, Signed, Edition 98/100, 1970s

Purple Lithograph, Abstract Geometric, Signed, Edition 98/100, 1970s

By Lorenzo Indrimi

Located in Roma, IT

Purple is an original contemporary artwork realized by Lorenzo Indrimi in the 1970s. Mixed colored lithograph. Hand signed and dated on the lower margin. Edition of 98/100.  

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1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Blue on Brown Overlap, Abstract Geometric Acrylic Painting, 1970s
Blue on Brown Overlap, Abstract Geometric Acrylic Painting, 1970s

Blue on Brown Overlap, Abstract Geometric Acrylic Painting, 1970s

By Peter Stroud

Located in Columbia, MO

Peter Stroud (English, 1921-2012) was an abstract Constructivist artist whose work evolved from strict Constructivism into explorations of color and form. Largely self-taught, he als...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Signed Abstract Geometric Pyramids Lithograph, 10/125, 1970s
Signed Abstract Geometric Pyramids Lithograph, 10/125, 1970s

Signed Abstract Geometric Pyramids Lithograph, 10/125, 1970s

By Alexander Calder

Located in Naples, Florida

Signed and numbered 10/125 This composition presents a field of sharply angled, pyramidal forms that appear to float across a light ground. Bold planes of red, yellow, blue, and bla...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

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Paper, Lithograph

Prismatic Variation III Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s
Prismatic Variation III Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s

Prismatic Variation III Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s

By Ruth Leavitt

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The work of Ruth Leavitt (1944, Saint Paul, Minnesota) employs computation to manipulate and alter abstract forms by virtually stretching, rotating and deforming them across three ax...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

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Screen

Prismatic Variation II Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s
Prismatic Variation II Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s

Prismatic Variation II Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s

By Ruth Leavitt

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The work of Ruth Leavitt (1944, Saint Paul, Minnesota) employs computation to manipulate and alter abstract forms by virtually stretching, rotating and deforming them across three ax...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

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Screen

Richard Huntington 1970s Geometric Abstraction Large Mid Century Modern Triangle
Richard Huntington 1970s Geometric Abstraction Large Mid Century Modern Triangle

Richard Huntington 1970s Geometric Abstraction Large Mid Century Modern Triangle

By Richard Huntington

Located in Buffalo, NY

A mid-century modern geometric abstract painting titled Beacon by American artist Richard Huntington. This work features bold colors and incredible texture. Richard Huntington (b. ...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Abstract Geometrical Scene - Mixed Media by Rodolfo Aricò - 1970s

Abstract Geometrical Scene - Mixed Media by Rodolfo Aricò - 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Abstract geometrical Scene is an original artwork realized by Rodolfo Aricò (Milan, 3 June 1930 – 22 June 2002) in the 1970s. Colored lilac film on cardboard with pencil outlines....

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1970s Op Art Abstract Prints

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Paper, Mixed Media

Geometric Abstract Composition - Etching by Sante Monachesi - 1970s
Geometric Abstract Composition - Etching by Sante Monachesi - 1970s

Geometric Abstract Composition - Etching by Sante Monachesi - 1970s

By Sante Monachesi

Located in Roma, IT

Geometric Abstract Composition is an original black and white  serigraph realized by Sante Monachesi during the XX century. Hand-signed in pencil by the artist on the lower right. A...

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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Etching

Diamond Variation I Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s, Unframed
Diamond Variation I Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s, Unframed

Diamond Variation I Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s, Unframed

By Ruth Leavitt

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The work of Ruth Leavitt (1944, Saint Paul, Minnesota) employs computation to manipulate and alter abstract forms by virtually stretching, rotating and deforming them across three ax...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

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Screen

Diamond Variation V Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s, Unframed
Diamond Variation V Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s, Unframed

Diamond Variation V Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s, Unframed

By Ruth Leavitt

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The work of Ruth Leavitt (1944, Saint Paul, Minnesota) employs computation to manipulate and alter abstract forms by virtually stretching, rotating and deforming them across three ax...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

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Screen

Prismatic Variation V/Silver Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s
Prismatic Variation V/Silver Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s

Prismatic Variation V/Silver Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s

By Ruth Leavitt

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The work of Ruth Leavitt (1944, Saint Paul, Minnesota) employs computation to manipulate and alter abstract forms by virtually stretching, rotating and deforming them across three ax...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

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Screen

Prismatic Variation IV/Silver Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s
Prismatic Variation IV/Silver Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s

Prismatic Variation IV/Silver Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s

By Ruth Leavitt

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The work of Ruth Leavitt (1944, Saint Paul, Minnesota) employs computation to manipulate and alter abstract forms by virtually stretching, rotating and deforming them across three ax...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

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Screen

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Untitled (Arches)
Untitled (Arches)

Untitled (Arches)

By John Havens Thornton

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Subject & style keywords (for search): John Havens Thornton painting; 1970s painting; geometric abstraction; minimalist modern art; grid painting; arches; mid-century modern compatib...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1970's Large Silkscreen Abstract Geometric Day Glo Serigraph Pop Art Print Neon
1970's Large Silkscreen Abstract Geometric Day Glo Serigraph Pop Art Print Neon

1970's Large Silkscreen Abstract Geometric Day Glo Serigraph Pop Art Print Neon

By Chryssa Vardea-Mavromichali

Located in Surfside, FL

Silkscreen on Arches paper, Hand signed and Numbered in Pencil. Serigraph in blue gray (silver). Chryssa Vardea-Mavromichali (Greek: Χρύσα Βαρδέα-Μαυρομιχάλη; December 31, 1933 – Dec...

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1980s Pop Art Abstract Prints

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Screen

1970's Large Silkscreen Abstract Geometric Day Glo Serigraph Pop Art Print Neon
1970's Large Silkscreen Abstract Geometric Day Glo Serigraph Pop Art Print Neon

1970's Large Silkscreen Abstract Geometric Day Glo Serigraph Pop Art Print Neon

By Chryssa Vardea-Mavromichali

Located in Surfside, FL

Silkscreen on Arches paper, Hand signed and Numbered in Pencil. Serigraph in white, back, blue gray (silver). Chryssa Vardea-Mavromichali (Greek: Χρύσα Βαρδέα-Μαυρομιχάλη; December 3...

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1980s Pop Art Abstract Prints

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Screen

1970's Large Silkscreen Abstract Geometric Day Glo Serigraph Pop Art Print Neon
1970's Large Silkscreen Abstract Geometric Day Glo Serigraph Pop Art Print Neon

1970's Large Silkscreen Abstract Geometric Day Glo Serigraph Pop Art Print Neon

By Chryssa Vardea-Mavromichali

Located in Surfside, FL

Silkscreen on Arches paper, Hand signed and Numbered in Pencil. Serigraph in black, gray (silver). Chryssa Vardea-Mavromichali (Greek: Χρύσα Βαρδέα-Μαυρομιχάλη; December 31, 1933 – D...

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1980s Pop Art Abstract Prints

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Screen

1970's Large Silkscreen Abstract Geometric Day Glo Serigraph Pop Art Print Neon
1970's Large Silkscreen Abstract Geometric Day Glo Serigraph Pop Art Print Neon

1970's Large Silkscreen Abstract Geometric Day Glo Serigraph Pop Art Print Neon

By Chryssa Vardea-Mavromichali

Located in Surfside, FL

Silkscreen on Arches paper, Hand signed and Numbered in Pencil. Serigraph in yellow, red, silver Chryssa Vardea-Mavromichali (Greek: Χρύσα Βαρδέα-Μαυρομιχάλη; December 31, 1933 – Dec...

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1980s Pop Art Abstract Prints

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Screen

Geometric Abstract Painting. Italian School Of 1960- 1970's.
Geometric Abstract Painting. Italian School Of 1960- 1970's.

Geometric Abstract Painting. Italian School Of 1960- 1970's.

Located in Firenze, IT

Geometric abstract painting. 1960-1970s. Technique: oil on canvas with material, raw surface.

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Glass, Wood, Oil, ABS

1970's French Surrealist Oil Painting
1970's French Surrealist Oil Painting

1970's French Surrealist Oil Painting

By Gwenhael Bore 1

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"Geometric Composition" by Gwenhael Bore (French b.1947) signed, lower left, dated 1977 oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 30 x 25 inches Stunning abstract oil painting on canv...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Geometric Composition - Lithograph by Richard Lohse - 1970s

Geometric Composition - Lithograph by Richard Lohse - 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Geometric Composition is an original mixed colored lithograph realized by  Richard Paul Lohse in the 1970 s Hand signed and numbered. 

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1970s Op Art Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Large 1970's Israeli Abstract Sculpture Steel Menashe Kadishman Tel Aviv Uprise
Large 1970's Israeli Abstract Sculpture Steel Menashe Kadishman Tel Aviv Uprise

Large 1970's Israeli Abstract Sculpture Steel Menashe Kadishman Tel Aviv Uprise

By Menashe Kadishman

Located in Surfside, FL

Hitromemut (Uprise) Beautiful large sculpture by renowned Israeli sculptor Menashe Kadishman. Super quality, and visually stunning. There is a large monumental version of this in fro...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Richard Huntington 1970s Geometric Abstraction Large Mid Century Modern Triangle
Richard Huntington 1970s Geometric Abstraction Large Mid Century Modern Triangle

Richard Huntington 1970s Geometric Abstraction Large Mid Century Modern Triangle

By Richard Huntington

Located in Buffalo, NY

A mid-century modern geometric abstract painting titled Beacon by American artist Richard Huntington. This work features bold colors and incredible texture. Richard Huntington (b. ...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic

A large 1970s British Oil on board retro geometric painting
A large 1970s British Oil on board retro geometric painting

A large 1970s British Oil on board retro geometric painting

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Frederick Greasey (British, circa 1970) Meeting point Inscribed with artist’s name and address and title (on reverse) Oil on board 36 x 48 in. (91.5 x 122 cm.)

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20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Board

1970's French Abstract Cubist Oil Painting - Soft Shades of Green - Signed
1970's French Abstract Cubist Oil Painting - Soft Shades of Green - Signed

1970's French Abstract Cubist Oil Painting - Soft Shades of Green - Signed

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Stunning Cubist Abstract original painting - with thick sludgy impasto oil paint applied on the canvas. The work is of French authorship and dates to 1970. It is signed by its artist...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Geometric Composition - Drawing by Miodrag Djuric - 1970s
Geometric Composition - Drawing by Miodrag Djuric - 1970s

Geometric Composition - Drawing by Miodrag Djuric - 1970s

By Dado (Miodrag Djuric)

Located in Roma, IT

Geometric composition is an original contemporary artwork realized by Miodrag Djuric in 1970s. Watercolored pastel drawing. Includes frame. Hand signed on the lower right margin ...

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1980s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel, Watercolor

Geometric Abstract Composition - Screen Print by Jean Dewasne - 1970s
Geometric Abstract Composition - Screen Print by Jean Dewasne - 1970s

Geometric Abstract Composition - Screen Print by Jean Dewasne - 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Abstract Composition is an original contemporary artwork relized by the artist Jean Dewasne (1921-1999) in the 1970s. Mixed colored on aluminum plate and varnish. Label on the bac...

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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Screen

Original signed and numbered 1970's screen print by Hundertwasser, 'Good morning
Original signed and numbered 1970's screen print by Hundertwasser, 'Good morning

Original signed and numbered 1970's screen print by Hundertwasser, 'Good morning

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Friedensreich Hundertwasser was an Austrian artist and architect celebrated for his unique, colorful, and organic designs that challenged conventional architectural norms. His work, ...

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20th Century Abstract Geometric Landscape Prints

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Screen

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A Close Look at Abstract Art

Beginning in the early 20th century, abstract art became a leading style of modernism. Rather than portray the world in a way that represented reality, as had been the dominating style of Western art in the previous centuries, abstract paintings, prints and sculptures are marked by a shift to geometric forms, gestural shapes and experimentation with color to express ideas, subject matter and scenes.

Although abstract art flourished in the early 1900s, propelled by movements like Fauvism and Cubism, it was rooted in the 19th century. In the 1840s, J.M.W. Turner emphasized light and motion for atmospheric paintings in which concrete details were blurred, and Paul Cézanne challenged traditional expectations of perspective in the 1890s.

Some of the earliest abstract artists — Wassily Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint — expanded on these breakthroughs while using vivid colors and forms to channel spiritual concepts. Painter Piet Mondrian, a Dutch pioneer of the art movement, explored geometric abstraction partly owing to his belief in Theosophy, which is grounded in a search for higher spiritual truths and embraces philosophers of the Renaissance period and medieval mystics. Black Square, a daringly simple 1913 work by Russian artist Kazimir Malevich, was a watershed statement on creating art that was free “from the dead weight of the real world,” as he later wrote.

Surrealism in the 1920s, led by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Meret Oppenheim and others, saw painters creating abstract pieces in order to connect to the subconscious. When Abstract Expressionism emerged in New York during the mid-20th century, it similarly centered on the process of creation, in which Helen Frankenthaler’s expressive “soak-stain” technique, Jackson Pollock’s drips of paint, and Mark Rothko’s planes of color were a radical new type of abstraction.

Conceptual art, Pop art, Hard-Edge painting and many other movements offered fresh approaches to abstraction that continued into the 21st century, with major contemporary artists now exploring it, including Anish Kapoor, Mark Bradford, El Anatsui and Julie Mehretu.

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Questions About 1970s Geometric Art

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Fashion during the 1970s included lots of T-shirts, cardigans, kimonos, graphic tees, jeans, khakis, and vintage clothes. In the mid-1970s, other fashion highlights included puffy skirts and shirts with flowy sleeves.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, sequins were indeed popular in the 1970s and could be seen on the dancefloors and discos of the time, along with other popular fabrics like velvet and satin. Sequins and hot pants were the go-to outfit of the disco-glam decade. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary sequin clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    After the success of his “Sol” series in the 1960s, Richard Anuszkiewicz began to focus on his “Centered Square” designs in the mid-1970s. He used interacting colors to change the perception of the art in the eye of the viewer. You can shop a selection of Richard Anuszkiewicz pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Which clothing style was most popular in the discos in the 1970s is open to debate. Some of the trends of the discotheque scene included sleeveless, sequined tops paired with bell bottoms and knee-length halter dresses topped off with tall go-go boots. For men, jumpsuits and leisure suits were the favorite looks. Both men and women often wore shoes with chunky heels and thick platforms. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of 1970s vintage clothing and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    What 1800s art is called depends on its age and style, as the century saw multiple movements. Most art historians refer to art that broke from traditional norms, produced in the 1860s and later, as modern art, and everything that preceded it as pre-modern art. Some of the art styles that were popular during the 19th century include Impressionism, Realism, Romanticism, Neoclassicism, Expressionism and Fauvism. Shop a wide range of 19th-century art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The designer who became famous with her wrap dresses in the 1970s is Diane von Furstenberg. She debuted her first example in 1974. When creating the Wrap dress, von Furstenberg drew inspiration from the skirts worn by ballerinas. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the now-iconic dress, an exhibit called Diane von Furstenberg: Journey of a Dress was held at museums in the United States and abroad. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Diane von Furstenberg apparel and accessories.