$2,469
H 32.09 in W 24.14 in
The Vanguard Series Nr. XXI: A Collection of Postwar European Abstractions
By STM
Located in London, GB
"The Vanguard Series Nr. XXI: A Collection of Postwar European Abstractions", oil on board, by STM
Oil, Board
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H 16.54 in W 20.28 in
'Two Nudes in Landscape' by STM, Modern Cubist Portrait Oil Painting, Berlin
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Two Nudes in Landscape', oil on soft board, by STM (circa 1950s). So many artists have painted
Oil, Board
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H 13.98 in W 16.93 in
'Portrait of Man and Woman' by STM, Mid-Century Modern Cubist Nude Oil Painting
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of Man and Woman', oil on board, by artist with the initials STM (c. 1940s - 1960s). A
Oil, Board
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H 14.97 in W 19.69 in
'Portrait of Reclining Woman' by STM, Modern Cubist Nude Oil Painting, Berlin
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of Reclining Woman', oil on board, by artist with the initials STM (c. 1940s - 1960s). A
Oil, Board
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H 13.98 in W 12.41 in D 0.79 in
'Lost in the Shadows' by STM, Mid-Century Modern Cubist Oil Portrait, Berlin
By STM
Located in London, GB
the angles, curves and jagged shards that appear in their cubist portraits. Like other STM works, it
Oil, Board
Cubist Abstraction
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Cubist Abstraction', oil on board, by STM (circa 1950s-70s). A bold, modern painting by artist
Oil, Board
Cubist Figure
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Cubist Figure', oil on board, by STM (circa 1950s - 70s). A stunning Mid-Century Modern painting
Oil, Board
Cubist Couple
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Cubist Couple', oil on board, by STM (circa 1970s). A vibrant modern painting inspired by Picasso
Oil, Board
Standing Cubist Nude
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Standing Cubist Nude', oil on board, by artist with the initials STM (circa 1950s-70s). A splendid
Oil, Board
Cubist Man and Woman
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Cubist Man and Woman', oil on board, by STM (circa 1950s - 1970s). A considerable work of art
Oil, Board
Cubist Composition in Colour
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Cubist Composition in Colour', oil on board, by STM (circa 1960s). A vibrant modern painting
Oil, Board
Portrait of a Cubist Woman
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of a Cubist Woman', oil on board, by STM (circa 1970s). A captivating painting by an
Oil, Board
Cubist Nude
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Cubist Nude', oil on board, by STM (circa 1960s). A vibrant modern painting inspired by Picasso
Oil, Board
Portrait of Woman in the Mirror
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of Woman in the Mirror', oil on board, by STM (circa 1940s - 1960s). When we gaze in the
Oil, Board
The Android
By STM
Located in London, GB
'The Android', oil on canvas, by STM (circa 1960s). A vibrant modern painting inspired by Picasso
Canvas, Oil
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H 31.89 in W 28.15 in
The Vanguard Series Nr. XXVI: A Collection of Postwar European Abstractions
By STM
Located in London, GB
"The Vanguard Series Nr. XXVI: A Collection of Postwar European Abstractions", oil on board, by STM
Board, Oil
Entanglement
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Entanglement', oil on board, by STM (circa 1970s). A vibrant modern painting inspired by Picasso
Oil, Board
Posing Nude
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Posing Nude', oil on board, by STM (circa 1970s). A vibrant modern painting inspired by Picasso
Oil, Board
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H 17.92 in W 19.41 in
STM, 'Posing Nudes', Cubist Portrait Nude Oil Painting, circa 1940s
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Posing Nudes', oil on board, by artist with the initials STM (c. 1940s). A delightful cubist
Oil, Board
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H 16.34 in W 23.43 in
'Nudes in Repose' by STM, Mid-Century Modern Cubist Portrait Painting, Berlin
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Nudes in Repose', oil on board (circa 1940s - 1960s) by artist, STM. Two nude figures pose in
Oil, Board
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H 12.6 in W 14.38 in
'Portrait of Reclining Woman' by STM, Mid-Century Cubist Oil Painting, Berlin
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of Reclining Woman', oil on board, by artist with the initials, STM (circa 1940s - 1960s
Oil, Board
Cubist Figure
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Cubist Figure', oil on board, by STM (circa 1960s). A stunning Mid-Century Modern painting by
Oil, Board
Cubist Silhouette
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Cubist Silhouette', oil on board, by STM (circa 1960s). A marvellous mid-century painting by an
Oil, Board
Cubist Figure
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Cubist Figure', oil on board, by STM (circa 1960s - 70s). A marvellous mid-century sizeable
Oil, Board
Cubist Composition
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Cubist Composition', oil on soft board, by STM (circa 1960s). A vibrant modern painting inspired
Oil, Board
Cubist Composition in Colour
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Cubist Composition in Colour', oil on board, by STM (circa 1970s). A vibrant modern painting
Oil, Board
Cubist Figures in Colour
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Cubist Figures in Colour', oil on board, by STM (circa 1960s). A vibrant modern painting inspired
Oil, Board
Portrait of a Cubist Woman
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of a Cubist Woman, oil on canvas, Berlin School (circa 1970s). An impressive cubist
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Prism: Radiant Cubist Figure
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Abstract Prism: Radiant Cubist Figure', oil on board, by STM (circa 1970s). A marvellous late mid
Oil, Board
Radiant Reflections: Cubist Portrait of a Woman
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Radiant Reflections: Cubist Portrait of a Woman', oil on board, by STM (circa 1970s). A superb
Oil, Board
Cubist Figure 2
By STM
Located in London, GB
Cubist Figure 2, oil on board, by STM (circa 1960s - 70s). A stunning Modern painting in a small
Oil, Board
Cubist Figure 1
By STM
Located in London, GB
Cubist Figure 1, oil on board, by STM (circa 1960s - 70s). A stunning Modern painting in a small
Oil, Board
Untitled Cubist Figure
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Untitled Cubist Figure', oil on board, by STM (circa 1970s). A vibrant modern painting inspired by
Oil, Board
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H 23.43 in W 19.49 in
'Cubist Instrumentalist' by V.R., Mid-Century Abstract Oil Painting, Berlin
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Cubist Instrumentalist', oil on board (circa 1940s - 50s), by artist with initials V.R. The cubist
Oil, Board
STM Signed Portrait of a Woman Cubist Painting
Located in Dallas, TX
This portrait of a female subject in cubist form entails bold strokes of red and popping contrasts
Paint
Refraction
By STM
Located in London, GB
STM has a wonderful originality but is most certainly inspired by Pablo Picasso's series of cubist
Oil, Board
Portrait of a Reclining Feline
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of a Reclining Feline' by artist with the initials, STM, oil on board (circa 1940s
Oil, Board
Portrait of Smiling Woman
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of Smiling Woman', oil on board, by STM (circa 1970s). Is this a modern version of da
Oil, Board
Figure in the Mirror
By STM
Located in London, GB
artist with the initials STM. Clearly inspired by Picasso and the cubists, this artist used angles, lines
Oil, Board
Echoes of the Avant-Garde: Mid-Century Visions XV
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Echoes of the Avant-Garde: Mid-Century Visions XV', oil on board (circa 1970s), signed 'STM' Step
Oil, Board
Echoes of the Avant-Garde: Mid-Century Visions VI
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Echoes of the Avant-Garde: Mid-Century Visions VI', oil on board (circa 1970s), by STM. Step into
Oil, Board
Echoes of the Avant-Garde: Mid-Century Visions IV
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Echoes of the Avant-Garde: Mid-Century Visions IV', oil on board (circa 1970s), initialed 'STM
Oil, Board
Echoes of the Avant-Garde: Mid-Century Visions IX
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Echoes of the Avant-Garde: Mid-Century Visions IX', oil on board (circa 1970s) by STM. Step into a
Oil, Board
Echoes of the Avant-Garde: Mid-Century Visions X
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Echoes of the Avant-Garde: Mid-Century Visions X', oil on board (circa 1970s) by STM. Step into a
Oil, Board
Posing Nude
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Posing Nude', oil on board, by STM (circa 1970s). A vibrant modern painting inspired by Picasso
Oil, Board
Untitled
By STM
Located in London, GB
'Untitled', oil on board, by STM (circa 1970s). A vibrant modern painting inspired by Picasso and
Oil, Board
Echoes of the Avant-Garde: Mid-Century Visions II
By STM
Located in London, GB
are inspired by the groundbreaking styles of Picasso, Braque, and Gris, reinterpreting cubist
Oil, Board
Seated Cubist Nude
Located in London, GB
'Seated Cubist Nude', oil on board, by artist with the initials STM (circa 1950s). A splendid
Oil, Board
Portrait of Man and Woman
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of Man and Woman', oil on board, by artist with the initials STM, (c. 1950s). A splendid
Oil, Board
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$337Sale Price|25% Off
H 12 in W 10 in D 1 in
Africa Motifs 6 -21st Century Contemporary, Abstract Expressionism, Design
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
Canvas, Acrylic
Hero, Original Painting
By Jaime Ellsworth
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A white horse wearing a black eye mask and a cape appears heroic against a clay red background. Artist Jaime Ellsworth portrays the stylized animal with gracefu...
Acrylic
$3,450
H 26.38 in W 26.38 in D 1.38 in
Echo of Lanscape, Abstract , oil, Contemporary, multicolor, french art, modern
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Unframed: 60 × 60 cm (23.6 × 23.6 in) Framed: 67 × 67 cm (26.4 × 26.4 in) Frame available in black or natural wood In Echo of Landscape, Sophie Dumont explores the landscape not as ...
Oil
Echoes of the Atelier IV
Located in London, GB
Echoes of the Atelier IV, acrylic on canvas mounted on board, Florentine School (circa 1980s-90s). This gallery has acquired a number of paintings through an intermediary of an agein...
Canvas, Acrylic, Board
$337Sale Price|25% Off
H 12 in W 10 in D 1 in
Africa Motifs 2 -21st Century Contemporary, Abstract Expressionism, Design
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
Canvas, Acrylic
$540Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.5 in W 16 in D 2 in
Early American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Framed Mid Century Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American modernist abstract oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas.
Canvas, Oil
$4,282
H 24.02 in W 28.35 in D 1.38 in
Passage des Volumes – Contemporary Abstract Geometric Painting, Architectural
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Title: Passage des Volumes Artist: Sophie Dumont Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 65 x 54 cm (25.6 x 21.3 in) Framed dimensions: approx. 72 x 61 cm (28.3 x 24 in) Year: 2025 Conditi...
Oil
Mid-Century Modern Oil on Canvas Abstract Painting
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Stunning colors on this midcentury painting. Total measurement is 23 in W x 13 in x 1-5/8 in deep. Dated 1/1/1960, E Byard. Painting measurements listed below. The frame is original....
Acrylic
$11,500
H 55 in W 80 in
Golden Moments - Large Original Abstract Expressionism Painting on Canvas
By Bruce Rubenstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The paintings of Bruce Rubenstein seamlessly marry sophistication with affordability. His original art merges the creative attitudes of the two distinct art hot spots of New York and...
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$9,041
H 42.13 in W 42.13 in D 0.79 in
Architecture of Colors, Contemporary Large Abstract Oil Painting, 42x42 in
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Architecture of Colors This work is part of Sophie Dumont’s recent Architectural Abstractions series, an ongoing body of work exploring constructed space through layered oil painting...
Oil, Canvas
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Painting
Located in Ventura, CA
Abstract Mid-Century Modern Painting This Light and Dark Abstract Mid-Century artwork is a captivating abstract painting that measures 36 inches in width and 48 inches in height....
Paint, Acrylic
$8,922
H 42.13 in W 42.13 in D 0.79 in
Topographie du reve, Large Abstract Geometric, Framed, Expressionism, French
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Title: Topographie du Rêve Oil on canvas – 39.37 × 39.37 in (100 × 100 cm) Framed: 42.13 × 42.13 in (107 × 107 cm) – Natural wood floater frame (black optional) Year: 2025 – Signed l...
Oil
$50,000
H 119 in W 119 in D 30 in
The Portal: World We See - contemporary, geometric, abstract, steel sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This impressive circular architectural sculpture was created by Jeffrey Gillmor. An experienced metal artisan, this outdoor piece—a circle cut from a square is forged from etched ste...
Steel
STM’s creations hang on the walls of art lovers in London, Paris, New York, Hong Kong, Miami and Los Angeles. Notwithstanding that, several galleries have acquired and are now selling STM'S works. This speaks to the widespread assessment of the quality and interest of the art.
Inspired by the nontraditional ways Postimpressionists like Paul Cézanne and Georges Seurat depicted the world, Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque pioneered an even more abstract style in which reality was fragmented into flat, geometric forms. Cubism majorly influenced 20th-century Western art as it radically broke with the adherence to composition and linear perspectives that dated back to the Renaissance. Its watershed moments are considered Picasso’s 1907 Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, in which nude figures are fractured into angular shapes, and Georges Braque’s 1908 painting show, which prompted a critic to describe his visual reductions as “cubes.”
Although Cubism was a revolutionary art movement for European culture, it was informed by African masks and other tribal art. Its artists, which included Fernand Léger, Alexander Archipenko, Marcel Duchamp, Juan Gris and Jean Metzinger, experimented with compressing space and playing with the tension between solid and void forms in their work. While their subjects were often conventional, such as still lifes, nudes and landscapes, they were distorted without any illusion of realism.
Cubist art evolved through different distinct phases. In Analytic Cubism, from 1908 to 1912, figures or objects were “analyzed” into pieces that were reassembled in paintings and sculptures, as if presenting the same subject matter from many perspectives at once. The palette was usually monochromatic and muted, giving attention to the overlapping planes. Synthetic Cubism, dating from 1912 to 1914, moved to brighter colors and a further flattening of images. This unmooring from formal ideas of art would shape numerous styles that followed, from Dada to Surrealism.
Find a collection of authentic Cubist paintings, prints and multiples, sculptures and more art on 1stDibs.
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.