Flower Study
By Joseph Stefanelli
Located in New York, NY
A work of art by a notable second generation abstract expressionist Joseph Stefanelli. Joseph Stefanelli’s art, rooted in academic training as well as inspired by the modern artisti...
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
Seti’s Banquet
By Joseph Stefanelli
Located in New York, NY
Stefanelli’s "Seti’s Banquet" is a lush celebration, a decadent feast of a pharaoh. In this period of time many of Stefanelli’s works are focused on interpreting historical narrative...
Canvas, Acrylic
The Untitled One
By Joseph Stefanelli
Located in New York, NY
Stefanelli’s extensive travels throughout Europe and his keen interest in ancient culture and architecture influenced this work and were the impetus for him to create "The Untitled O...
Canvas, Acrylic
The Oracle
By Joseph Stefanelli
Located in New York, NY
In this painting Stefanelli conveys the intrigue and mystery of oracles, who were offering counsel through prophecies and divination in the ancient times. Wise and insightful, oracle...
Canvas, Acrylic
Barnum’s Joy,
By Joseph Stefanelli
Located in New York, NY
Stefanelli’s "Barnum’s Joy" is reminiscent of the joy, laughter, and peculiarity that the world famous showman and businessman P.T. Barnum brought to the world. The artist captures t...
Canvas, Acrylic
Paesaggio
By Joseph Stefanelli
Located in New York, NY
"Paesaggio" is Stefanelli’s celebration of the Italian landscape and its power and warmth. Strokes of geometric shapes in swaths of orange hint at the presence of manmade structures ...
Canvas, Acrylic
Old Semmut
By Joseph Stefanelli
Located in New York, NY
"Old Semmut" is reminiscent of Stefanelli’s travels to the Philippines during the war. The artist’s contrasting palette conveys a dichotomy. The dark at the top of the painting allud...
Canvas, Acrylic
Idolaters
By Joseph Stefanelli
Located in New York, NY
Stefanelli depicts two dynamic figures in the act of worshipping. The bright orange background is painted with visible strokes of various density to further amplify the energy of the...
Canvas, Acrylic
Minor Deities
By Joseph Stefanelli
Located in New York, NY
Stefanelli depicts the gods of the bygone eras, placing their figures on the forefront of the canvas. The artist loosely paints what appears to be a courtyard. The sitting figure on ...
Canvas, Acrylic
The Offering Table
By Joseph Stefanelli
Located in New York, NY
"The Offering Table" projects power and solid presence. The central shape is reminiscent of a monumental ancient sculpture. On top of its head Stefanelli paints a disorderly and chao...
Canvas, Acrylic
Mounted Horseman
By Joseph Stefanelli
Located in New York, NY
In the "Mounted Horseman" Stefanelli continues to use dark color palette to emphasize the power of movement and accomplishment as he did in his other painting The Winner. Undulating ...
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled
By Joseph Stefanelli
Located in New York, NY
At the forefront of the canvas Stefanelli paints two nude female figures, who obviously know each other closely. It is very likely that they represent ladies who worked at a brothel ...
Canvas, Acrylic
Reign of Horus
By Joseph Stefanelli
Located in New York, NY
"Reign of Horus" depicts one of the most significant entities of the Egyptian pantheon. Horus was a god of kingship and sky, containing in himself both the Sun and the Moon. Stefanel...
Canvas, Acrylic
Portrait of Two Buddies
By Joseph Stefanelli
Located in New York, NY
The work depicts two simpatico profiles of friends, drawn in thick black outline over the chaotic abstract background. The colorful and energetic layers of paint serve as a backdrop ...
Canvas, Acrylic
The Lost One
By Joseph Stefanelli
Located in New York, NY
The composition of this painting may suggest the artist’s own lifelong journey. The white area becomes a focal point of the image with a broken mode of transportation painted over it...
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled
By Joseph Stefanelli
Located in New York, NY
This work conveys a sense of mystery and excitement carefully contained. Deep black in the middle draws the viewer in, provoking one to slowly expand their view out to the edges of t...
Canvas, Acrylic
E.H. Abstract
By Joseph Stefanelli
Located in New York, NY
A work of art by a notable second generation abstract expressionist Joseph Stefanelli. Joseph Stefanelli’s art, rooted in academic training as well as inspired by the modern artisti...
Canvas, Acrylic
"Untitled"
By Clayton Mitropoulos
Located in Southampton, NY
This abstract oil on canvas painting was done in 2005 and was exhibited at RVS Fine Art the same year. In good condition and housed in a contemporary gold gilt frame. Overall size 2...
Oil, Canvas
$1,200
H 21.5 in W 28.5 in
Abstract Composition, Contemporary Oil on Canvas, Late 20th Century
By Elfi Schuselka
Located in Astoria, NY
Elfi Schuselka (Austrian, b. 1940), Abstract Composition, Oil on Canvas, apparently unsigned, unframed. 21.5" H x 28.5" W. Provenance: From the collection of the artist. Note: Schuse...
Canvas, Oil
Untitled Abstraction
By Rolph Scarlett
Located in Summit, NJ
Gouache on paper by Rolph Scarlett c. 1950s. The piece is signed "Scarlett" on the front in two places. The piece is in perfect condition. Unframed it measures 10.75 x 13.5.
Gouache
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in W 30 in D 2 in
Antique American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Period New York Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very impressive and amazing mid 1900s abstract expressionist oil painting. Oil on canvas. No signature found. Framed.
Canvas, Oil
Untitled Abstraction
By E. Oscar Thalinger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Untitled Abstraction, 1958, oil on board, signed and dated lower left, 24 x 35 inches, presented in a newer frame Oscar Edmund Thalinger was an American painter, draftsman, printma...
Masonite, Oil
$5,124
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
Sonata - original abstract floral beauty in contemporary hues, modern art
By Minna George
Located in London, Chelsea
We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...
Linen, Oil
Wild Flower
By Ilana Greenberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This black and white botanical abstract painting is inspired by the mid-century masters. Wired and ready to hang, 12 in. wide x 18 in. high
Acrylic
$1,200
H 30 in W 18 in D 0.5 in
Abstract Expressionist Painting (Mid-century Modern action composition)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Untitled Abstract Expressionist painting, 1957 Oil on canvas measuring 18 x 30 inches. Signed with monogram and dated lower right. Two repair patches on back on painting. Artist...
Oil, Canvas
Abstract Composition
By Jacques Germain
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful example of Post War French lyric abstraction. School of Paris. Jacques Germain was a leader in this movement. Signed lower right
Oil
Large Abstract Expressionist painting by Oskar D'Amico
By Oskar D'Amico
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Oskar Maria D'Amico, Italian (1923 - 2003) Title: Untitled Year: 1967 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed Size: 66 x 48 in. (167.64 x 121.92 cm)
Oil
Abstraction 75
By Irene Zevon
Located in Buffalo, NY
A modern abstract painting by American female New York City artist Irene Zevon titled "Abstraction 75" created in 1975. Zevon's love of history and ancient civilizations...
Canvas, Oil
$1,850
H 25.38 in W 31.38 in D 1.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Floral Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 1961
Located in Soquel, CA
Elegant mid-century modern floral abstract in blues and earth tones with impasto paint application by unknown artist, Rawlins (American, 20th century). Signed and dated lower right c...
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled 13
By Jeff Ferst
Located in Toronto, ON
Acrylic paint on paper
Acrylic
Right, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Robert Musser
Located in Yardley, PA
This piece has "Richter" style smears in bright paint with a muted shrapnel grid overlaying the saturated field. It's one of my favorite smaller paintings I have done. The feel is ve...
Acrylic
$3,347
H 37.5 in W 27 in D 1 in
Large French Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Armand Rottenberg
By Armand Rottenberg
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist: Armand Rottenberg (French, 1903–2000) Medium: Oil on board Size: 37.5 x 27 inches (framed) Signature: Signed lower right Condition: Painting in good condition; minor age-rela...
Oil
$4,000
H 36.5 in W 21.5 in D 1.5 in
Untitled (Abstract Expressionist Painting)
By Jesse Redwin Bardin
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Jesse Redwin Bardin (1923-1997). Untitled, ca. 1960. Oil on canvas, 18 x 31 inches; 21.5 x 36.5 inches framed. Signed lower right. Provenance: Private collection, Philadelphia; F...
Canvas, Oil
$4,862 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$24,828Sale Price|25% Off
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
$4,000
H 14 in W 11 in D 0.8 in
Nude Lora Figurative Impressionism Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vadim Zang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vadim Zang Title: Lora Medium: Oil on Linen Year: 2014 Style: Figurative Impressionism Dimensions: 14" x 11" x 0.8" inch (36 x 28 x 2cm) Presentation: Unframed, Gallery Wrapp...
Canvas, Linen, Oil
$4,995
H 43 in W 61 in D 2 in
Large Vintage American Modernist Framed Abstract Expressionist Signed Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large vintage American modernist oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Handsomely framed. Excellent condition, ready to hang and ...
Oil, Canvas
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, CT
the painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Canvas
$2,400
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Italian Contemporary Art by Andrea Vandoni - Tan 2020 No.3
By Andrea Vandoni
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Andrea Vandoni is an Italian artist born in 1972 who lives and works in Novara, Italy. The artist studied and trained at the School of the Archaeologists and the Scho...
Canvas, Oil
$194,285
H 57.68 in W 85.44 in
Flemish 17th, Orpheus and Animals, Large Decorative Wall Old Master Painting
Located in Greven, DE
Flemish school, 17th century Orpheus and the animals Oil on canvas, 146,5 x 217 cm Provenance: South German private collection. On an impressive, room-filling format, this painting ...
Canvas, Oil
$1,650
H 41 in W 37 in
Companion (abstract art, post graffiti, street art, Neo-expressionism)
By JB Nearsy
Located in Kansas City, MO
JB Nearsy Companion 2020 Mixed Media on paper Size: 41x37in Signed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1774 -------------- Tags: abstract art, post graffiti, street art, neoexpressio...
Paper, Mixed Media
Modern
By Greg Miller
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Contextually within the framework of postmodern Neo-pop and Post-pop, Miller utilizes a semiotic process of mining familiar pictorial codes from the popular culture of his youth for ...
Canvas, Paper, Acrylic
$995
H 32 in W 37 in D 2 in
Vintage American Modernist Signed Abstract Expressionist Figural Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract expressionist figural painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed.
Canvas, Oil
$17,400
H 44 in W 56.75 in D 1.75 in
20th Century French Modern Interior Oil on Canvas Painting by Daniel Clesse
By Daniel Clesse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A blue-red, vintage French Mid-Century modern abstract interior oil on canvas painting of a color field, painted by Daniel Clesse in good condition. Singed on the lower left. Wear co...
Canvas, Wood
Untitled
By Harriet Holden Nash
Located in Buffalo, NY
You are viewing an abstract expressionist painting by American female artist Harrier Holden Nash. Harriet was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and lived with her husband in ...
Canvas, Oil
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, CT
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Mixed Media
Untitled
By Corrado Ferrante
Located in Milano, MI
negli anni approfondisce anche lo studio della storia dell’arte e, in particolare, si appassiona ai pittori che lui stesso ama definire “fuori dall’onda”, per lo “spirito di novità” ...
Mixed Media, Oil, Board
Near Cedar Street
By Joe Stefanelli
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Expressionist Painting. Acrylic on Canvas. Collection from revered artist of NYC and The Hamptons. About the Artist: Part of the New York School Abstract Expressionist...
Canvas, Acrylic
$55,000
H 75 in W 52 in D 2 in
Untitled, Huge Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas, 75x52 Inches, Signed, 1998
Located in Aventura, FL
Original painting on canvas. Hand signed and dated on verso by the artist. Canvas size 75 x 52 inches. Custom framed as pictured. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate o...
Canvas, Acrylic
Bring audacious experiments with color and textures to your living room, dining room or home office. Abstract paintings, large or small, 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.
Draw your guests into abstract oil paintings across different eras and countries of origin. On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive range of abstract paintings along with a guide on how to arrange your wonderful new wall 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.