Sea Breeze
Located in Austin, TX
"Sea Breeze" is an abstract painting by Rebecca Sobin executed in oil, cold wax medium, and pastel
Pastel, Wax, Oil, Wood Panel, Pigment
$1,723Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
The Weight of Possibility — Large Contemporary Text-Based Painting by Emmi Iida
Located in Lahti, FI
“The Weight of Possibility” is a 70 x 100 cm text-based abstract painting by Finnish
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Cotton Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic
$1,378Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Into Your Tomorrow — Contemporary Text-Based Painting by Emmi Iida
Located in Lahti, FI
“Into Your Tomorrow” is an original text-based abstract painting by Finnish multidisciplinary
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Oil Pastel
Egg Shells
By Mark Wilson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Boy Magic. That night the reflection Egg Shells was created. 36"x48" Oil, Acrylic, Pastel, Marker
Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic, Wood
$1,200
H 31 in W 21 in D 2 in
Vintage Abstract Expressionist Figurative Study -- "Ralph"
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful figurative study in abstract expressionist style titled "Ralph" by California artist Evan
Paper, Pastel
Tiger King
By Mark Wilson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Influenced on my studies of Picasso and the history of cubism. Tiger King is an understudy but a promising flex of the muscles. 60" x 60" Oil stick, Oil, Acrylic
Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic
$1,150
H 24 in W 18 in
Exotic Thriller - Layered Colorful Organic Textured Figures Contemporary Shapes
By Jonas Fisch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish artist Jonas Fisch’s imagery is vibrantly buzzing with colorful commentary on society - past and present - morphed into figures, words, and shapes. His heavily layered canvas...
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$235Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in W 12 in
20th Century French Expressionist Barn Landscape Pastel Sketch
By Akos Biro
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Barn Pastel Sketch by Akos Biro (Hungarian 1911-2002) pastel painting on artist paper, unframed
Pastel
$45,000
H 72 in W 108 in D 3.5 in
"This is Not a Riot" (2019) By Marc Scheff, Mixed Media Layered Resin Painting
By Marc Scheff
Located in Denver, CO
oil, acrylic, pencil, pan pastel, caran d'ache, layered resin. The piece is composed of three 72" x 36
Gold Leaf
Untitled
By Michael Goldberg
Located in Austin, TX
Waterline Fine Art, Austin, TX is pleased to present the following work: Oil, pastel, and paper
Canvas, Pastel, Mixed Media, Oil, Handmade Paper
$268Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in W 12 in
20th Century French Expressionist Colourful Valley Pastel Landscape
By Akos Biro
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Valley Landscape by Akos Biro (Hungarian 1911-2002) pastel painting on artist paper, unframed
Pastel
Smile For Me
By Mark Wilson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
imprinted on both the artist spirit. 72" x 60" Spray Paint, Oil, Acrylic, Oil Pastel
Oil Pastel, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Graphite
Starburst
By Ford Crull
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Colorful neo expressionist abstraction.
Oil Pastel, Oil
Fantasy with Flowers 48
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures) paper 59x42cm On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
$935
H 40 in W 28 in
Original Painting of Urban Flower Patterns in Mauve, Pink, Turquoise, Street Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
, Borneo embraced a more abstract approach. Patterns, shapes, and gradients become part of a more mature
Acrylic, Oil Pastel, Oil, Paper
$5,000
H 49 in W 57 in
Magical Mycorrhiza - Original Art - Vibrant Exploration of Nature and Connection
By Jonas Fisch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jonas Fisch's collection. The canvas is densely filled with abstract faces, shapes, and symbols that
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Fabric
$550
H 20 in W 16 in D 0.75 in
Abstract Expressionist Portrait of a Man in a Suit in Pastel on Paper Bay Area
Located in Soquel, CA
Expressionist Portrait of a Man in a Suit in Pastel on Paper Moody portrait of a man with dark
Paper, Oil Pastel
Black Unicorn
By Mark Wilson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, Construction Paper, Acrylic, Pastel, Marker
Charcoal, Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Why The Long Face
By Mark Wilson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Why The Long Face is an artistic collaboration by painters Mark Wilson and Paola Zarate where they painted simultaneously, often finishing each other's brushstrokes. The piece challe...
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Le Passeur
By Jean Sanglar
Located in Miami, FL
rich of pastel traits, knife marks or even blades biting the fresh coat of paint. Swirling sometimes
Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Pastel, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Acrobatic shadows
By Jean Sanglar
Located in Miami, FL
rich of pastel traits, knife marks or even blades biting the fresh coat of paint. Swirling sometimes
Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Pastel, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Photomaton
By Jean Sanglar
Located in Miami, FL
rich of pastel traits, knife marks or even blades biting the fresh coat of paint. Swirling sometimes
Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Pastel, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Revival
By Jean Sanglar
Located in Miami, FL
rich of pastel traits, knife marks or even blades biting the fresh coat of paint. Swirling sometimes
Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Pastel, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
She Walks in Beauty Like the Night
By Ford Crull
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“It is terrifying to paint. When you start out, you are faced with this great unknown. And you think, am I ever going to paint again? Yet, as you work, it starts to formulate itsel...
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Oil
Les Aériennes
By Jean Sanglar
Located in Miami, FL
rich of pastel traits, knife marks or even blades biting the fresh coat of paint. Swirling sometimes
Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Pastel, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$11,850
H 33.08 in W 28.35 in D 1.97 in
Studio Archive No. 86: Minimalist Gestural MixMedia on Raw Calico
By Rebecca Wing Sze Lam
Located in STRETTON, AU
Studio Archive No. 86 is a visceral exploration of depth, saturation, and structural tension from the Rebecca Wing Sze Lam Atelier. Captured in a dense, multi-layered crimson field, ...
Enamel
$780Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.5 in W 19 in D 0.03 in
Modernist Abstract Nude Pastel Cyan Figure Study
By Louis Nadalini
Located in Soquel, CA
Modern abstracted nude figurative study on a bold cyan background by Louis Nadalini (American, 1927-1995), 1987. Signed and dated "L Nadalini 87" in the lower right. Unframed. Loui...
Paper, Pastel
$323Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in W 12 in
20th Century French Expressionist Pastel Blue Skies Over Colourful Valleys
By Akos Biro
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Colourful Meadows by Akos Biro (Hungarian 1911-2002) pastel painting on artist paper, unframed
Pastel
$323Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.5 in W 9.75 in
20th Century French Expressionist Sailing Boat in Colourful Shore Pastel
By Akos Biro
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sailing Boat at Bay by Akos Biro (Hungarian 1911-2002) pastel drawing on artist paper, unframed
Pastel
$323Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.5 in W 9.75 in D 1 in
Colourful Abstract, French Expressionist Original Painting
By Akos Biro
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
AKOS BIRO (HUNGARIAN 1911-2002) watercolour, signed size: 6.5 x 9.75 inches Beautifully colourful, original painting by the very popular and highly regarded Hungarian/ French paint...
Oil Pastel, Gouache
$520Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.5 in W 17.5 in D 1.5 in
Bay Area Abstract Expressionist - Nude Study Of A Woman
Located in Soquel, CA
Bay Area Abstract Expressionist - Nude Study of A Woman Abstract expressionist nude study of a
Paper, Pastel
$421Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.75 in W 8.75 in D 1 in
Colourful Abstract, French Expressionist Original Painting
By Akos Biro
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
AKOS BIRO (HUNGARIAN 1911-2002) watercolour/ crayon, signed size: 5.75 x 8.75 inches Beautifully colourful, original painting by the very popular and highly regarded Hungarian/ Fre...
Oil Pastel, Gouache
$1,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 25 in D 1.5 in
Bay Area Abstract Expressionist Figurative -- Summer Coming of Age Scene
By Honora Berg
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Bay Area Abstract Expressionist Figurative - Summer Scene by Honora Berg Compelling
Paper, Pastel
$766Sale Price|78% Off
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 0.79 in
Beauty Beneath the Chaos, Abstract Expressionist Painting by Emmi Iida
Located in Lahti, FI
“Beauty Beneath the Chaos” is an original abstract expressionist painting by multidisciplinary
Oil Pastel, Pastel, Acrylic, Pencil, Color Pencil
$312Sale Price|20% Off
H 11 in W 7.5 in D 1 in
Colourful Abstract Portrait, French Expressionist Original Painting
By Akos Biro
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
AKOS BIRO (HUNGARIAN 1911-2002) watercolour / gouache size: 11 x 7.5 inches Beautifully colourful, original painting by the very popular and highly regarded Hungarian/ French painte...
Oil Pastel, Gouache
$323Sale Price|20% Off
H 12 in W 9 in
20th Century French Expressionist Portrait of Man in Bright Blue Pastel Shirt
By Akos Biro
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Blue Shirt Portrait by Akos Biro (Hungarian 1911-2002) pastel painting on artist paper, unframed
Pastel
BREAKING DOWN THE FORMS
By David Stein (artist)
Located in Aventura, FL
Original pastel on paper. Hand signed on front and authenticated on verso by the artist. Framed
Paper, Pastel
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 19 in W 14 in
Under Water, Mixed Media Abstract Painting, Pastel & Archival Ink, 19x14, Framed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 19x14 mixed media abstract draws you into the depths, with fluid tones and layered textures
Pastel, Archival Ink
"Volcano"
By Joseph Meierhans
Located in Lambertville, NJ
evolving into variations of modernism, including cubist, semi-abstract, abstract, and abstract
Pastel
$410Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.5 in W 10.5 in D 1 in
Colourful Abstract Sunset Sky, French Expressionist Original Painting
By Akos Biro
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
AKOS BIRO (HUNGARIAN 1911-2002) watercolor/ gouache size: 7.5 x 10.5 inches Beautifully colourful, original painting by the very popular and highly regarded Hungarian/ French painte...
Oil Pastel, Gouache
$356Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.5 in W 11 in D 1 in
Colourful Abstract, French Expressionist Original Painting Farm Buildings
By Akos Biro
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
AKOS BIRO (HUNGARIAN 1911-2002) watercolour/gouache painting size: 7.5 x 11 inches Beautifully colourful, original painting by the very popular and highly regarded Hungarian/ French...
Oil Pastel, Gouache
Energetic Gestural Drawing. Funny Silver Mood - 2 -
Located in Zofingen, AG
This spontaneous gestural drawing is made with Chinese ink and silver pastel on heavy white paper
Paper, Pastel, Ink
Untitled
By Pia Stern
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Untitled" 1998 is in an original pastel on paper by noted American artist Pia Stern
Pastel
Abstracted Floral 1
By Adele Becker
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original mixed media pastel and watercolor on paper by American female artist Adele Becker
Paper, Oil Pastel, Watercolor
$273Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in W 12 in
20th Century French Expressionist Bright & Colourful Abstract Interior Scene
By Akos Biro
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Interior by Akos Biro (Hungarian 1911-2002) pastel painting on artist paper, unframed
Pastel
Full Moon
By Pia Stern
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Full Moon" 1995 is in an original pastel on paper by noted American artist Pia
Pastel
$2,500
H 23 in W 17.75 in D 1 in
PHOTO SNEAK Signed Oil Pastel, Abstract Landscape, Photographer, Visionary Art
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Union City, NJ
PHOTO SNEAK is an original oil pastel drawing on brown paper grocery bag by the self taught African
Oil Pastel
$2,520Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.5 in W 51 in D 1.5 in
Modernist Avant-Gard Figurative Abstract, Large-Scale Primary Colors Pastel
By Henry Elinson
Located in Soquel, CA
Stunning modernist avant-garde figurative abstract pastel in deep royal blue, with red and yellow
Paper, Pastel
$2,350
H 35 in W 47 in D 2 in
Large Scale Ocean Seascape Abstract Monoprint - Acrylic and Pastel on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Large Scale Ocean Seascape Abstract Monoprint - Acrylic and Pastel on Paper A dynamic large-scale
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Paper
Post Street
By Frédéric Choisel
Located in Burlingame, CA
media. Atwork is 60 x 42 inches: Mixed media includes graphite, charcoal, ink, pastel, shellac and
Charcoal, Pastel, India Ink, Graphite
Chrysler Building No 2
Located in Burlingame, CA
mixed media. Atwork is 60 x 42 inches: Mixed media includes graphite, charcoal, ink, pastel, shellac and
Charcoal, Pastel, India Ink, Graphite
Chrysler Building No 1
Located in Burlingame, CA
mixed media. Atwork is 60 x 42 inches: Mixed media includes graphite, charcoal, ink, pastel, shellac and
Charcoal, Graphite, India Ink, Pastel
$323Sale Price|20% Off
H 12 in W 9 in
20th Century French Expressionist Red Abstract Figure in Bright Landscape
By Akos Biro
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Red Abstract Figure by Akos Biro (Hungarian 1911-2002) pastel painting on artist paper, unframed
Pastel
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 23 in W 17.75 in D 1 in
ROCKET LAUNCH Signed Oil Pastel, Abstract Landscape, Space Travel, Visionary Art
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Union City, NJ
ROCKET LAUNCH is an original oil pastel drawing on brown paper grocery bag by the self taught
Oil Pastel
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 23 in W 17.75 in D 1 in
FRUGALNOMICS Signed Oil Pastel on Grocery Bag, Abstract Teacher Interior Scene
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Union City, NJ
FRUGALNOMICS is an original oil pastel drawing on brown paper grocery bag by the self taught
Oil Pastel
Blind Man's White Collage painting
By Adja Yunkers
Located in Surfside, FL
Expressionists. He began drawing with pastel directly on canvas, resulting in large-scale works that recall Color
Mixed Media
$430
H 20 in W 16 in
Liesel - Original Abstract Expressionist Figurative Portrait Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Erin Hammond is a contemporary abstract expressionist artist whose free-form paintings capture the
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
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.
Find original abstract paintings, sculptures, prints and other art on 1stDibs.
The Italian-American’s 2020 abstract painting “The Hoe” personifies his “art of not knowing.”
In his current show at New York's Lehmann Maupin gallery, the Puerto Rican–born talent reveals new paintings with a semiautobiographical aspect.