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Abstract Art With Water

Old Boats In Iceland With Blue Reflections In Water, Abstract
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
Blue and yellow reflections of fishing boats in the water with tones blue and yellow. This archival
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2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet, Archival Pigment

"Water Shell", Abstract Ceramic Sculpture with Dynamic Composition, Porcelain
By Aya Mori
Located in St. Louis, MO
; The 11th International Ceramics Competition MINO in 2017. "Water Shell", Abstract Ceramic Sculpture
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Glaze

Water Blooms 8, large abstract painting on canvas, layered with monotone colors
By Liz Barber
Located in Dallas, TX
“Water Blooms 8” — Oil, Acrylic, and Ink on Canvas, 48 x 72 inches "Water Blooms 8" is a monotone
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Graphite

River of Dreams II: abstract landscape painting with blue water and night sky
By Joseph McAleer
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is a contemporary geometric abstract landscape oil painting on canvas with blue water and
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Water Barge with Onlookers (Diptych) Stunning Abstract Landscape in Blue + Grey
By Jennifer Blalack
Located in Gilroy, CA
"Water-Barge with Onlookers," is a two panel, abstract landscape painting by contemporary artist
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas, Mixed Media

"Freshly Cut" Cantaloupe with Water Jug and Grapes Impressionistic Oil Painting
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
-foot colorful, abstract mural in her mother’s art studio and has been painting ever since. Shaoul later
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Steps to Water, Woodcut with Hand-Colouring by Keith Purser, 2007
By Keith Purser
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Steps to Water Painting by Keith Purser B. 1944, 2007 Additional information: Medium: Woodcut with
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood

Blue, Red, and Gray Watercolor Surrealist Abstract with Realistic Water Droplets
By Dae Duck Cha
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract surrealist watercolor painting by Korean artist Dae-Duck Cha. The work features realistic
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1980s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Mixed Media

Still Life with Fruit Bowl and Water Jug, Crayon on Paper by Benjamin Benno
By Benjamin G. Benno
Located in Long Island City, NY
Still Life with Fruit Bowl and Water Jug Benjamin Benno, American (1901–1980) Date: 1940 Crayon on
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1940s Surrealist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Crayon

Ricky Lee Gordon Abstract Horse Landscape with Water Reflections 2025
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
engravings. In his public practice, Lee Gordon is known as one of “street art’s 11 greats” (National
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2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Carbon Pencil, Pigment

Ricky Lee Gordon Abstract Nocturnal Landscape with Water Reflections 2025
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
engravings. In his public practice, Lee Gordon is known as one of “street art’s 11 greats” (National
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2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Carbon Pencil, Pigment

Water Splash Design Acrylic Crystal Chaise Lounge with Embedded Leaves
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Transform your interior with the Water Splash Chaise Lounge, a breathtaking piece of luxury decor
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2010s American Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Abstract Pastel Regatta Scene with Sailboats on Calm Water
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Abstract Pastel Regatta Scene with Sailboats on Calm Water By Fanch Lel Signed: Yes Size
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20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lake with Kayaks - Modern Landscape Painting, Abstract, Lake View, Joyful, Water
By Anna Ładecka
Located in Salzburg, AT
Fine Arts, Master of Art - Diploma in painting and lithography and obtained a scholarship of French
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Morning painting with water lilies, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
: Abstract expressionabstractismconceptcubism Medium: Acrylic :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

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Acrylic

"Into the Deep" Abstract water photo with rising wave (series 3, #2)
Located in New York, NY
Large Scale Limited edition color vertical photograph, 60" x 40" depicting an abstract waterscape
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

"Forest Scene with Stream" Large Impressionist Oil Painting of Trees Woods Water
Located in Austin, TX
greens, creating a sense of coolness and shade, while splashes of lighter blue and white on the water
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1990s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Pond With Lotus Flowers" Monet's Water Garden in Giverny Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
. Alfaro’s depiction is an excellent representation of Claude Monet's Water Lily Pond in Giverny, as the lush
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Symbolist Modern British Painting River Landscape with Swan on Water under Trees
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporary British artist, 21st century oil on board, unframed size: 30 x 20 inches This came from a private collection of artworks by the artist, a few of which are signed 'Andrew...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings

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Oil

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“Water’s Way”, bright aqua ceramic with swirling marks of flowing water
By Elaine Lorenz
Located in New York, NY
“Water’s Way”, bright aqua ceramic with swirling marks, displays flowing movement of water in
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Glaze

BLUE WATER, Fine Art with Artist Hand Embellished on Giclee Canvas Made to Order
By John Beard
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
This is a fine art reproduction with artist hand embellishments of an original hand-painted
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Elegant Water Splash Collage made with Buttons and Nails
By Arozarena De La Fuente
Located in Mexico City, MX
Art, Blues, Water, Modern
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Silver

"Ocean Dreams", water green ceramic sculpture with swirling movement
By Elaine Lorenz
Located in New York, NY
"Ocean Dreams", water green ceramic sculpture, oval in shape and open in the center, is carved with
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite

“Prime Mover”, blue-green circular ceramic carved with flowing water lines
By Elaine Lorenz
Located in New York, NY
flowing lines present in stone and water. Always looking for new materials and methods, the artist has
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Glaze

“Aqua Incision”, blue green circular ceramic, carved with flowing water lines
By Elaine Lorenz
Located in New York, NY
with flowing lines present in stone and water. Always looking for new materials and methods, the artist
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic, Glaze

"Seerosen;" abstract painting of pond with water lilies and reflections
By Matthias Meyer
Located in Kent, CT
abstraction. Within that world, water is the subject of inquiry – lakes, ponds, waterfalls, and often the
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Untitled - {Abstract Depicting City Skyline by Water with Reflections]
Located in Methuen, MA
(just as the sun is rising), with water in the foreground. Size/Sight:   15 1/2" x 12" Frame:   A very
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1950s Abstract Landscape Paintings

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Oil

"Waldsee, " abstract painting of pond with water lilies, pink, blue, green
By Matthias Meyer
Located in Kent, CT
. Within that world, water is the subject of inquiry – lakes, ponds, waterfalls, and often the plant life
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Linen, Oil

"Waldsee 2, " abstract painting of pond with water lilies, pink and blue
By Matthias Meyer
Located in Kent, CT
abstraction. Within that world, water is the subject of inquiry – lakes, ponds, waterfalls, and often the
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Benson Lake, " large scale abstract painting of water with branches and reeds
By Matthias Meyer
Located in Kent, CT
abstraction. Within that world, water is the subject of inquiry – lakes, ponds, waterfalls, and often the
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Water Barge with Onlookers (Diptych) Stunning Abstract Landscape in Blue + Grey
By Jennifer Blalack
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Presented by 'Gallery 1202' for Market Art & Design Water Barge with Onlookers (Diptych) Stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

"Waterfield Rowboat" Dark blue water striped with light reflections of boat
By Carole Bolsey
Located in Hillsboro, VA
particularly interested in the reflections of water. Her dazzling large scale paintings are translated into
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Early 2000s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Prints

Materials

Giclée

"On The Water IV" Ethereal & Textured Abstract with Landscape Elements
By Jeff Erickson
Located in Baltimore, MD
calmness. I’m drawn to water, the sea, the ocean, and these feelings show up in my abstract landscapes. I
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Wax, Oil, Panel

"Shade Petals 7" Blue Abstract Painting with Water-like Movement
By Liz Barber
Located in Baltimore, MD
many ways and is usually the result of great experimentation. Water and mediums are added to the
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media

"On The Water II" Vibrant & Textured Abstract Painting with Landscape Elements
By Jeff Erickson
Located in Baltimore, MD
calmness. I’m drawn to water, the sea, the ocean, and these feelings show up in my abstract landscapes. I
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Wax, Oil, Panel

"On The Water I" Vibrant & Textured Abstract Painting with Landscape Elements
By Jeff Erickson
Located in Baltimore, MD
calmness. I’m drawn to water, the sea, the ocean, and these feelings show up in my abstract landscapes. I
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Wax, Oil, Panel

"Quirky Water" Mixed Media abstract with textural rich blues, teal, aqua
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Quirky Water" is a beautiful luminous abstract painting by Nancy Eckels. It exhibits the bold
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Other Medium

"On The Water VII" Tranquil Blue & Pink Abstract Artwork with Landscape Feel
By Jeff Erickson
Located in Baltimore, MD
calmness. I’m drawn to water, the sea, the ocean, and these feelings show up in my abstract landscapes. I
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Wax, Oil, Panel

"Water Garden" Mixed Media abstract with textural rich blues, teal, aqua, orange
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Water Garden" is a beautiful luminous abstract painting by Nancy Eckels. It exhibits the bold
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Other Medium

"Water World" Mixed Media abstract with luminous blues, grays, and lavenders
By Nancy Eckels
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Showing a softer more luminous side for the artist , "Water World" is a beautiful abstract
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Other Medium

"The Hot Season" Abstract oil painting of figures on the beach with green water
By Elizabeth Lennie
Located in Edgartown, MA
Water has been the backdrop to the significant events in my life. The reconstruction of radiant
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Water Petals 18" Abstracted Blue, Brown, and White Painting with Great Motion
By Liz Barber
Located in Baltimore, MD
Liz Barber pursued painting while obtaining her degree from the Massachusetts College of Art and
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

"Buddha Board Water Series Dear with Fall Confetti, " artwork by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Buddha Board Water Series Deer with Fall Confetti" is an original mixed media piece by David
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2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Mixed Media, Watercolor

"Bougainvillea 7" Vivid Abstract Painting with Water-like Fluidity
By Liz Barber
Located in Baltimore, MD
many ways and is usually the result of great experimentation. Water and mediums are added to the
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

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Canvas, Mixed Media

"On The Water VI" Multi-Colored Abstract with Blue and Pink Tones
By Jeff Erickson
Located in Baltimore, MD
calmness. I’m drawn to water, the sea, the ocean, and these feelings show up in my abstract landscapes. I
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2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wax, Oil, Panel

"Water Blooms 5" Abstract Mixed Media in Jewel Tones with Great Movement
By Liz Barber
Located in Baltimore, MD
Liz Barber pursued painting while obtaining her degree from the Massachusetts College of Art and
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

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Canvas, Mixed Media

"Wave Break 2" Blue Abstract with Great Motion and Water Like Feel
By Liz Barber Leventhal
Located in Baltimore, MD
Liz Barber pursued painting while obtaining her degree from the Massachusetts College of Art and
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

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Canvas, Mixed Media

AUGUST 21 - Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media Painting, blue water with light
By Heather Hartman
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
in Los Angeles, California in 1983. She was interested in art at a young age, and in December of 1989
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Polyester, Paper, Oil, Acrylic, Gouache, Mesh

"Diamonds" Abstract oil painting with water sparkling white and orange
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
"I throw myself into the water almost every day- it grounds me, the body floats and the mind drifts
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

"Subtle Mind" Large, Luminous, Blue/White Minimal Painting with Water Reference
By Shawn Dulaney
Located in Wellesley, MA
, is a very elegant, minimal work that has a reference to water but also reads as quite a sophisticated
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media

Water Lily with rich reds, blues and yellow 69 X 87
By Antonio Ugarte
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Water Lily with Rich Reds, Blue and Yellow 69 X 87. This first sketch was made over the canvas
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Landscape with Water" Impressionist Minimal Sea Landscape
By Lamar Briggs
Located in Houston, TX
Oil on board painting of a green landscape by the water by Texas artist Lamar Briggs dated 1965
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1960s Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

1930's French Impressionist Signed Oil Woodland Glade with Stone Water Fountain
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Old Fountain French School, circa 1930's period signed lower corner oil painting on board, unframed board: 8.25 x 6.25 inches provenance: private collection condition: good and s...
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Early 20th Century Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

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"Visions of Australia", Contemporary Abstracted Landscape with Trees
By John Crawford
Located in Soquel, CA
A gorgeous abstracted plein air landscape of the Australian countryside by California artist John Crawford (American, b. 1947). Painterly, loose brushstrokes in soft green shades dom...
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Early 2000s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Art Deco Pair of 'Folies Bergeres' Wall Plaques
Located in Devon, England
This is a super rare opportunity to acquire a pair of these beautifully reduced versions of the facade bas-relief of the Folies-Bergères cabaret. One time designer, Pico who created ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Art Deco Pair of  'Folies Bergeres' Wall Plaques
Art Deco Pair of  'Folies Bergeres' Wall Plaques
$1,580 / set
H 23.63 in W 7.88 in D 1.58 in
Danish Design Rosewood Small Sideboard by E Brouer for Brouer Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Brouer Mobel
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Deens design sideboard Rosewood anybody?! This medium sized sideboard is all about the print and colour of the rosewood veneer. Very much an eye catcher in any modern and light inter...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Rosewood

Pair of Fendi Casa Arctic Blue Leather Tunica Lounge Chairs
By Fendi Casa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime pair of Italian Fendi Tunica lounge chairs or slipper chairs circa 2015. The bespoke rare chairs feature a soft and supple arctic blue leather. The fitted leather is draped o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

A vintage Italian coral-colored alabaster mushroom, circa 1960
Located in View Park, CA
A unique mid century modern vintage Italian alabaster mushroom objet, circa 1960. Tones of coral with licorice veining. Rare size - larger than your garden variety vintage Italian ma...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

"Celine" Scalloped Bench in Olive Cotton Velvet by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Celine Bench, designed with a uniquely shaped scalloped back and solid oak hand-turned legs that complement its elegant curves. Perfectly sized as an end-of-bed bench...
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2010s Cambodian Benches

Materials

Fabric, Oak

“Collage et Espace” Contemporary Neutral Geometric Abstract Hard-Edge Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Geometric abstract painting by contemporary artist Stephanie Beukers. The work features layers of hard-edged shapes in black and tan set against a light background. Signed and titled...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Mesh, 2023, colorful, abstract collage
By Linda Schmidt
Located in New York, NY
Linda Schmidt’s fabric sculptures intertwine public and private, luxury and common. There is a sense of egalitarianism present in both the way Schmidt sources and arranges her fabric...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Thread, Pins

The deep sea, Contemporary ocean, dark blue, ocean essence, Florida art
By Juanita Bellavance
Located in Cumming, GA
This contemporary impressionist painting represents the deepest ocean with its varied blues and textures.
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Mid-Century Modern Eight-Drawer Dresser by R-Way
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern dresser features eight large drawers with sculpted brass pulls on each. A unique design with brass trim running along the edges of the front and brass fe...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Eight-Drawer Dresser by R-Way
Mid-Century Modern Eight-Drawer Dresser by R-Way
$2,800 Sale Price
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H 24 in W 67 in D 18 in
Lucite Skyscraper Column Geometric Dining Table or Desk Base
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Lucite "Skyscraper" Base for dining table or a desk. Extremely thick and heavy! In the manner of Karl Springer, Charles Hollis Jones. We can provide a glass top upon reques...
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Lucite

Lucite Skyscraper Column Geometric Dining Table or Desk Base
Lucite Skyscraper Column Geometric Dining Table or Desk Base
$2,600 Sale Price
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H 28.5 in W 40.25 in D 20.38 in
Mobius H6 25/50 - large, smooth, black granite, abstract, outdoor sculpture
By Jeremy Guy
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This sculpture is numbered in an edition of 50 and can be purchased on a commission basis, please allow 8 - 12 weeks before shipping. The sculpture weighs about 600 lbs and different...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Stainless Steel

Contemporary New Abstract Dots Colors Artist Christina Gschwantner
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 Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Hike Flow
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Lynn Sanders is an artist excited by beauty: architecture, foliage, landscapes, seascapes, interiors. She finds palettes and shapes in her environment and propels them into her work,...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic Polymer, Ink, Acrylic

Hike Flow
$3,800
H 40 in W 40 in D 1.5 in
Octopus Glass by Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
This octopus glass can be combined with the octopus pitcher to make a striking statement on any dining table, whether in a contemporary or classic decor. This delicate water glass is...
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2010s Italian Glass

Materials

Glass

Octopus Glass by Simone Crestani
Octopus Glass by Simone Crestani
$185 / item
H 4.34 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Geometric Balance, Abstract, Blue, Contemporary, Oil, Cubism, French art, modern
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Choose the color of thr frame Sophie Dumont's work "Geometric Balance" deftly explores the interplay of shapes and colors in a space governed by a subtle tension between order and di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Abstract Art With Water For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate abstract art with water for your needs in our varied inventory. There are many Abstract and Contemporary versions of these works for sale. If you’re looking for an abstract art with water from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding an abstract art with water to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of blue, gray, black, beige and more. Finding an appealing abstract art with water — no matter the origin — is easy, but Elaine Lorenz, Nancy Eckels, Jennifer Blalack, Anna Ładecka and David Barnett each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in paint, acrylic paint and synthetic resin paint, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Abstract Art With Water?

The average selling price for an abstract art with water we offer is $3,600, while they’re typically $900 on the low end and $22,999 for the highest priced.
Questions About Abstract Art With Water
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    No, abstract art, by definition, is not representational. Although the shapes in an abstract composition may be based on real world objects, these objects are not recognizable in the finished work.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Abstract art grew out of the desire by artists in the early 20th century, like Wassily Kandinsky, to create “pure art,” grounded not in visual reality but in the artist’s imagination.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    To describe abstract art, focus on its elements. Take notice of the types of lines and shapes the work features. Discuss its color and value, the term for the interplay between light and dark in a piece. You can also consider its texture, the materials used to produce it and how it fits into the space that surrounds it. Find a wide range of abstract art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Abstract art was influenced by Postimpressionism.

  • La ChrysomeleFebruary 23, 2021
    A definition of abstract art is art through which the artist doesn't attempt a visual depiction of the world. The artist may have other intentions : conveying a pure emotion, or achieving what (s)he perceives as visual perfection, etc. There are many kinds of abstract art : lyrical abstraction, geometrical abstraction, action painting… There is also an infinite spectrum between hyperrealism and pure abstraction, since one can argue that any brush stroke is by itself an abstraction of the reality — let alone flat color patches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Wassily Kandinsky is the father of abstract art.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Abstract, in art, refers to art that rejects visual reality. Instead, abstract arts utilizes shapes, colors, forms and other gestural marks to convey a certain feeling and reality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The six elements of abstract art are color, form, line, shape, texture and value. Color refers to the various hues featured in a composition, while form refers to the subjects or elements of a piece. Lines and shapes are the components that make up the artwork. Textures include both physical differences in the surface of a work and effects that create the illusion of textural variations. Value, the final element, describes how light or dark the colors are. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of abstract art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    What makes good abstract art is largely subjective. People tend to think of abstract art as good when it evokes an emotional response in them. Critics may judge abstract art based on its originality and creativity, as well as on the skill and technique of the artist. Shop a diverse assortment of abstract art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Yes, Cubism is a form of abstract art.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Abstract art is meant to achieve an effect as opposed to representing an object, person, or a scene. Three characteristics of abstract art include: being non-representational art; valuation of shapes, colors, lines, and textures; and subjective art. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original abstract artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    The reasons why people like abstract art vary. Some like the fact that they can interpret abstract pieces however they desire and enjoy using their imaginations to find meaning in various works. Others experience an emotional reaction when viewing abstract art and consider it to be moving as a result. In addition, people may appreciate the creativity and inventiveness that the creation of abstract art requires. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of abstract art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Kandinsky was called the Father of Abstract Art because he was part of a crucial moment in art history. He was influenced by styles ranging from Surrealism to Fauvism and was a leading figure in bringing together Der Blaue Reiter, a group of avant-garde artists in Munich who explored spiritual concepts through their art as a response to the materialism of the time. Wassily Kandinsky also led courses on analytical drawing and color at the Bauhaus after being appointed by founder and architect Walter Gropius to teach in Weimar in 1922. He taught at all three of the legendary school’s locations and remained with the institution until its forced closure by the Nazis in 1933. Through his work, Kandinsky pushed modern art closer to total abstraction and inspired artists like Willem de Kooning and Joan Mitchell. Explore a range of Wassily Kandinsky art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    There is no single painter who experimented with abstract art and Cubism. A number of artists worked in Cubism, a style of abstract art in which reality was fragmented into flat, geometric forms. Historians generally credit Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso as being the fathers of Cubism. Other Cubist painters include Fernand Léger, Alexander Archipenko, Marcel Duchamp, Juan Gris and Jean Metzinger. Shop a collection of Cubist art on 1stDibs.