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Lost and Found - Large Scale Colorful Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media Artwork
Lost and Found - Large Scale Colorful Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media Artwork

Lost and Found - Large Scale Colorful Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media Artwork

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The gallery's commitment to customer satisfaction means that clients can invest in art with confidence, knowing they have a reputable and established art gallery backing their acquis...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Spray Paint, Pastel, Acrylic, Mixed Media, Canvas

Large French 20th Century Abstract Expression Painting Fiery Red Colors
Large French 20th Century Abstract Expression Painting Fiery Red Colors

Large French 20th Century Abstract Expression Painting Fiery Red Colors

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Abstract Expressionist Composition signed by Marie Deloume (French born 1942) signed, dated 1995 oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas size: 24 x 20 inches condition: overall very ...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paper, Oil

Turn - Large Abstract Geometric Painting, Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
Turn - Large Abstract Geometric Painting, Oil and Acrylic on Canvas

Turn - Large Abstract Geometric Painting, Oil and Acrylic on Canvas

By Petra Rös-Nickel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

REPRESENTATION Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles, USA EXHIBITIONS 2025 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, USA Affordable Art Fair, Berlin, Arena Berlin, Germany Nothing is Real, Timmendo...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Divided By Time, Large Modern Abstract Painting
Divided By Time, Large Modern Abstract Painting

Divided By Time, Large Modern Abstract Painting

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

Robert Sealock (American, 20th Century) Signed: RWS 93 (Canvas Verso) " Divided By Time ", 1993 Oil on Canvas 48 1/4" x 40" This large modern painting is in nice original condi...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Contemporary Large Minimalist Abstract Painting Earth Tones by Emma Labattaglia
Contemporary Large Minimalist Abstract Painting Earth Tones by Emma Labattaglia

Contemporary Large Minimalist Abstract Painting Earth Tones by Emma Labattaglia

By Emma Labattaglia

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

The piece is signed by the artist on the reverse and includes a Certificate of Authenticity officially stamped by the gallery. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Charcoal, Cotton Canvas, Oil

What We Need - large, bright, colourful, geometric abstract acrylic on canvas
What We Need - large, bright, colourful, geometric abstract acrylic on canvas

What We Need - large, bright, colourful, geometric abstract acrylic on canvas

By Milly Ristvedt

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Abstract artist Milly Ristvedt uses colour as a language to express her thoughts and emotions. When the master colourist created this painting, she was reminded of tumultuous world e...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Large Scale Abstract Painting, Red White Blue Teal, Unframed, 2010
Large Scale Abstract Painting, Red White Blue Teal, Unframed, 2010

Large Scale Abstract Painting, Red White Blue Teal, Unframed, 2010

By Michael Pauker

Located in Soquel, CA

Stunning large-scale abstract with of red, white, blue and teal with patriotic vibe by Bay Area artist Michael Pauker (American, b.1957).

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sea Deep, Large OP Art Painting 1970
Sea Deep, Large OP Art Painting 1970

Sea Deep, Large OP Art Painting 1970

By Arthur Boden

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Arthur Boden Title: Sea Deep Year: 1970 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, signed verso Size: 87 in. x 51 in. (220.98 cm x 129.54 cm) (can be hung vertically as well)

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1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Another One-liner: Large contemporary abstract painting, blue w/ pink, yellow
Another One-liner: Large contemporary abstract painting, blue w/ pink, yellow

Another One-liner: Large contemporary abstract painting, blue w/ pink, yellow

By Paula Cahill

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

Free delivery to Central Virginia area; highly reduced delivery to the Philadelphia area. For all other areas, please contact me with your zip code for precise delivery quotes. Pau...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Denis Ymeri – Large Contemporary Abstract Textured Painting in Black and White
Denis Ymeri – Large Contemporary Abstract Textured Painting in Black and White

Denis Ymeri – Large Contemporary Abstract Textured Painting in Black and White

By Denis Ymeri

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Denis Ymeri (b. 1990, Tirana, Albania) is a Barcelona-based visual artist whose practice spans painting and sculpture. His work explores the relationship between matter, memory, spac...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Graphite

Denis Ymeri – Large Contemporary Abstract Textured Painting Rust Red and Black
Denis Ymeri – Large Contemporary Abstract Textured Painting Rust Red and Black

Denis Ymeri – Large Contemporary Abstract Textured Painting Rust Red and Black

By Denis Ymeri

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Denis Ymeri (b. 1990, Tirana, Albania) is a Barcelona-based visual artist whose practice spans painting and sculpture. His work explores the relationship between matter, memory, spac...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Graphite

Denis Ymeri – Large Contemporary Abstract Textured Painting in Black and White
Denis Ymeri – Large Contemporary Abstract Textured Painting in Black and White

Denis Ymeri – Large Contemporary Abstract Textured Painting in Black and White

By Denis Ymeri

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Denis Ymeri (b. 1990, Tirana, Albania) is a Barcelona-based visual artist whose practice spans painting and sculpture. His work explores the relationship between matter, memory, spac...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Graphite

Denis Ymeri – Large Contemporary Abstract Painting in Burnt Orange and Charcoal
Denis Ymeri – Large Contemporary Abstract Painting in Burnt Orange and Charcoal

Denis Ymeri – Large Contemporary Abstract Painting in Burnt Orange and Charcoal

By Denis Ymeri

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Denis Ymeri (b. 1990, Tirana, Albania) is a Barcelona-based visual artist whose practice spans painting and sculpture. His work explores the relationship between matter, memory, spac...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Graphite

Gudrun Mertes-Frady "DAY_DREAM" -- Large Abstract Painting on Canvas
Gudrun Mertes-Frady "DAY_DREAM" -- Large Abstract Painting on Canvas

Gudrun Mertes-Frady "DAY_DREAM" -- Large Abstract Painting on Canvas

By Gudrun Mertes-Frady

Located in New York, NY

Gudrun Mertes-Frady DAY_DREAM, 2018 Oil and metallic pigment on linen 60 x 63 in. This large contemporary abstract oil painting is subtly metallic, and shines in the light. Delicat...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Large French Contemporary Abstract Painting Teal Blue & Silvery Green Colors
Large French Contemporary Abstract Painting Teal Blue & Silvery Green Colors

Large French Contemporary Abstract Painting Teal Blue & Silvery Green Colors

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: French School, contemporary, indistinctly signed Title: abstract composition in teal blues, green and silvery grey colors. Medium: signed oil/mixed media painting ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Beyond the sea no. 1524 blue abstract large, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Beyond the sea no. 1524 blue abstract large, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Beyond the sea no. 1524 blue abstract large, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Anita Kaufmann

Located in Yardley, PA

The sea! the sea! The endless sea! The deep, the wild, the eternally free!“ As the viewer gazes at my work, I hope they can’t help but be transported into my world, sailing ar...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Magical Night  -  Large Oversized Colorful Blue Red Yellow Abstract Painting
Magical Night  -  Large Oversized Colorful Blue Red Yellow Abstract Painting

Magical Night - Large Oversized Colorful Blue Red Yellow Abstract Painting

By Clara Berta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Explore soothing abstract art, calming wall decor, and affordable original paintings at our spacious Los Angeles art gallery, where high-quality, one-of-a-kind art meets comfort, emo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Contemplo II, Colorful red & large abstract painting, oil on canvas
Contemplo II, Colorful red & large abstract painting, oil on canvas

Contemplo II, Colorful red & large abstract painting, oil on canvas

By Maria Jose Concha

Located in Dallas, TX

Maria Jose Concha is influenced by the Colourfield masters, nature and her region of Patagonia in Chile. Contemplo I & II look stunning as a pair or separate, and will surely be a f...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

Untitled LXV by Ferle - Large abstract painting, red and dark tones
Untitled LXV by Ferle - Large abstract painting, red and dark tones

Untitled LXV by Ferle - Large abstract painting, red and dark tones

By Elvire Ferle

Located in Paris, FR

Untitled LXV is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 280 × 200 cm (110.2 × 78.7 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and co...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Contemplo I, Colorful red & large abstract painting, oil on canvas
Contemplo I, Colorful red & large abstract painting, oil on canvas

Contemplo I, Colorful red & large abstract painting, oil on canvas

By Maria Jose Concha

Located in Dallas, TX

Maria Jose Concha is influenced by the Colourfield masters, nature and her region of Patagonia in Chile. Contemplo I & II look stunning as a pair or separate, and will surely be a f...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

The Space of Pause. Large abstract landscape painting, blue, sage, expressionism
The Space of Pause. Large abstract landscape painting, blue, sage, expressionism

The Space of Pause. Large abstract landscape painting, blue, sage, expressionism

By Tatiana Hellum

Located in Oslo, NO

The "Space of Pause" is a medium-sized contemporary abstract painting created in a modern abstract expressionist style. The artwork is made using acrylic paint, chalk, and wax crayon...

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2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Chalk, Wax Crayon

Ocean waves extra large statement abstract painting original 160h x 290w cm
Ocean waves extra large statement abstract painting original 160h x 290w cm

Ocean waves extra large statement abstract painting original 160h x 290w cm

By Kathleen Rhee

Located in COOMERA, QLD

Seeking Solace Collection a large scale abstract series painted with the intention to impress the viewer. Be surrounded by brilliant colours, textures, movement, light and energy. Pa...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Tears, Smiles and Moments Lost, contemporary abstract, landscape, large painting
Tears, Smiles and Moments Lost, contemporary abstract, landscape, large painting

Tears, Smiles and Moments Lost, contemporary abstract, landscape, large painting

Located in Jönköping, SE

This painting is part of a series that is influenced by trying to find simplicity and beauty in todays chaotic world. I start each painting with a feeling; be it hope, despair, happi...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Acrylic

1970 Abstract large Mixed Media “FORMA” by Robertino Fatica - Black & Brown
1970 Abstract large Mixed Media “FORMA” by Robertino Fatica - Black & Brown

1970 Abstract large Mixed Media “FORMA” by Robertino Fatica - Black & Brown

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Robertino Fatica was born in 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1970 he completed a three-year program at the Cooper School of Art in Cleveland. Following that, Fatica served in the U.S. Ar...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Tape, Mixed Media, Masonite

Its all in the detail Moss Abstract Painting, Large Square Canvas, Original
Its all in the detail Moss Abstract Painting, Large Square Canvas, Original

Its all in the detail Moss Abstract Painting, Large Square Canvas, Original

By Kathleen Rhee

Located in COOMERA, QLD

Its all in the Detail Moss Immerse yourself in the captivating world of "It's All in the Detail Moss," This oversized abstract painting is a testament to the artist's masterful use ...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Untitled XXXII by Ferle - Large abstract painting, earth tones, spiritual, red
Untitled XXXII by Ferle - Large abstract painting, earth tones, spiritual, red

Untitled XXXII by Ferle - Large abstract painting, earth tones, spiritual, red

By Elvire Ferle

Located in Paris, FR

Untitled XXXII is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 200 cm × 140 cm (78.7 × 55.1 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed an...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Untitled LXIII by Ferle - Large abstract painting, deep tones, spiritual, red
Untitled LXIII by Ferle - Large abstract painting, deep tones, spiritual, red

Untitled LXIII by Ferle - Large abstract painting, deep tones, spiritual, red

By Elvire Ferle

Located in Paris, FR

Untitled LXIII is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 200 cm × 140 cm (78.7 × 55.1 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed an...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled XXXIII by Ferle - Large abstract painting, red and blue, colourful
Untitled XXXIII by Ferle - Large abstract painting, red and blue, colourful

Untitled XXXIII by Ferle - Large abstract painting, red and blue, colourful

By Elvire Ferle

Located in Paris, FR

Untitled XXXIII is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 200 cm × 140 cm (78.7 × 55.1 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed a...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large textured abstract painting "Symphony of grey"
Large textured abstract painting "Symphony of grey"

Large textured abstract painting "Symphony of grey"

By Vera Hoi

Located in Zofingen, AG

Vera invites the viewer to do some self-reflection and connected to their inner self to realize what really matters. ** Artistic professionalism, non-standard original technique. **...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic

Large French 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Yellow Blue
Large French 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Yellow Blue

Large French 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Yellow Blue

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Abstract Expressionist Composition by Marie Deloume (French born 1942) signed & dated verso oil painting on paper stuck on canvas, unframed canvas size: 24 x 20 inches condition: ove...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paper, Oil

Large Abstract Expressionist Painting Richard Heinsohn from Allan Stone Gallery
Large Abstract Expressionist Painting Richard Heinsohn from Allan Stone Gallery

Large Abstract Expressionist Painting Richard Heinsohn from Allan Stone Gallery

Located in Surfside, FL

Richard Heinsohn (American, -1961) "Life Forms in Transit," Hand signed and dated 1988 verso. Provenance: Allan Stone Gallery, New York. Education: 1979 The McCallie School, Chat...

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1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic Polymer, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Blue Poetry 5 - Large Scale Abstract Minimalist Acrylic Flowy Painting on Canvas
Blue Poetry 5 - Large Scale Abstract Minimalist Acrylic Flowy Painting on Canvas

Blue Poetry 5 - Large Scale Abstract Minimalist Acrylic Flowy Painting on Canvas

By Bettina Mauel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bettina Mauel expresses dynamism and sensuality in her paintings: “I paint what I experience,” she articulates. “This includes landscapes, flowers, and people in motion, capturing th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Large Latin American Diptych Abstract Modernist Oil Painting Astor Milan Salcedo
Large Latin American Diptych Abstract Modernist Oil Painting Astor Milan Salcedo

Large Latin American Diptych Abstract Modernist Oil Painting Astor Milan Salcedo

By Astor Milan Salcedo

Located in Surfside, FL

Astor Milan Salcedo (Spanish, Colombian born 1969) "Two Sides of the Story - Part 6" (Diptych) Two oils on canvas framed together Hand signed with the artist's incised "X" device in ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Late Summer Fruit, Cold Green, Pink Large Abstract Diptych, Impressionist Shapes
Late Summer Fruit, Cold Green, Pink Large Abstract Diptych, Impressionist Shapes

Late Summer Fruit, Cold Green, Pink Large Abstract Diptych, Impressionist Shapes

By Natalia Roman

Located in Barcelona, ES

"Late Summer Fruit" is an abstract painting triptych by Spanish artist Natalia Roman. It is a beautiful combination of organic shapes in subtle tones and a classy gamut of colors. Th...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Paper

Large Modernist French Abstract Expressionist Colorful Bird Painting Roger Lersy
Large Modernist French Abstract Expressionist Colorful Bird Painting Roger Lersy

Large Modernist French Abstract Expressionist Colorful Bird Painting Roger Lersy

By Roger Lersy

Located in Surfside, FL

Roger Lersy, French (1920 - 2004) Oil on canvas Signed, R. Lersy, dated 1961 lower right Measuring 35 X 31 Matted and framed. sight 26 X 21.5 Roger Lersy was born in Paris, France ...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

In The Zone - Large Oversized Contemporary Minimalist Blue Abstract Painting
In The Zone - Large Oversized Contemporary Minimalist Blue Abstract Painting

In The Zone - Large Oversized Contemporary Minimalist Blue Abstract Painting

By Clara Berta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Explore soothing abstract art, calming wall decor, and affordable original paintings at our spacious Los Angeles art gallery, where high-quality, one-of-a-kind art meets comfort, emo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

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Large Abstract Art For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of large abstract art for your needs in our varied inventory. You can easily find an example made in the Contemporary style, while we also have 509 Contemporary versions to choose from as well. Finding the perfect item from our selection of large abstract art may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right choice in our collection of large abstract art for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, brown, black and blue. Finding an appealing object in our assortment of large abstract art — no matter the origin — is easy, but Christian Stoll, Teodora Guererra, Bruce Rubenstein, Milly Ristvedt and Seb Janiak each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, fabric and canvas can add an especially memorable touch. A large option in this array of large abstract art can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while smaller examples are available — approximately spanning 1.25 high and 0.75 wide — and may be better suited to a more modest living area.

How Much is a Large Abstract Art?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a piece of large abstract art in our inventory may begin at $120 and can go as high as $424,692, while the average can fetch as much as $4,900.

Questions About Large Abstract Art

  • 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.
  • 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

    Abstract art was influenced by Postimpressionism.

  • 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

    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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The famous artist known for the large-scale installation art called Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity is Yayoi Kusama. The Japanese artist has a body of work that is exceptionally varied, ranging from graphic prints and paintings to polka-dot pumpkin sculptures, hypnotic collages, large-scale installations and fashion design. In 2009, in honor of her 80th birthday, she unveiled Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity, a work composed of wood, metal, mirrors, plastic, acrylic paint and LED lighting. The piece is now a part of the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, in Houston, Texas. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Yayoi Kusama art.