$985
H 60 in W 12 in
Rainbow Landing - Thick Impasto Tall Textural Colorful Long Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impasto-painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of artist Shiri Phillips’ abstract
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Glitter
$2,020
H 60 in W 24 in
Earth to Sky - Tall Impasto Inspired Colorful Thick Paint Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impasto-painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of artist Shiri Phillips’ abstract
Canvas, Acrylic, Glitter
$13,000
H 70 in W 22 in D 1.5 in
"Fire and Ice" - Large Tall Blue and Red Layered Abstract Expressionist Artwork
By Nan Van Ryzin
Located in Carmel, CA
artist signed the back of the painting. This stunning piece contrasts the intensity of fiery reds with
Canvas, Stretcher Bars, Acrylic
Sunset Moments - Tall Vibrant Impasto Oil Painting
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ekaterina Ermilkina’s original, abstract fine art paintings are created using a skillful
Canvas, Oil
$150,000
H 115 in W 58 in D 2 in
CRAIG KAUFFMAN “Phantom” 1982 Painting Red Yellow Black Green Blue 10 Feet Tall
By Craig Kauffman
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
A wonderful, museum caliber painting by Craig Kauffman. Initialed "CK" and dated "82" in the lower
Silk, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
$36,000
H 120 in W 36 in
Ambient - tall, narrow, dark, bold strokes of colour, abstract acrylic on canvas
By Milly Ristvedt
Located in Bloomfield, ON
, including Nasgaard's Abstract Painting in Canada (2014). Ristvedt was elected to the Royal Canadian Academy
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,625
H 60 in W 12 in
Tall Sunspot 48 - Modern Resin Minimalist Green & Beige Tone Abstract Artwork
By Ricky Hunt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, including in Los Angeles, New York, Zurich, Hong Kong, and London. • One-of-a-kind original painting
Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel
$678Sale Price|50% Off
H 20 in W 26 in
French 20th Century Modernist Painting Tall Red Plant In Vase Still Life
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Red Plant Still Life by Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) oil on artist paper, unframed painting : 20
Oil
$294
H 12.01 in W 6.89 in
Before a tall grass - Figurative Painting on Paper, Young art, Colorful, Vibrant
By Waleria Matelska
Located in Warsaw, PL
WALERIA MATELSKA (born 1994 in Belarus) In 2012-2015 she studied at the Faculty of Painting at the
Paper, Acrylic
$1,500
H 31 in W 25 in D 1.25 in
"Flowers in Tall Vase with Melon" Turquoise Abstract Floral Still Life Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Turquoise abstract still life painting by Houston, TX artist David Adickes. The painting depicts
Oil
$267Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in W 12 in
20th Century French Expressionist Tall Pine Tress in Moonlight Blue Forest
By Akos Biro
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Moonlight Blue Forest by Akos Biro (Hungarian 1911-2002) pastel painting on artist paper, unframed
Pastel
Unavailable
H 24 in W 20 in D 1 in
"Tall Tales No. 2", textured designs in white on black, on yellow, pink and blue
By Rebecca Darlington
Located in New York, NY
Tall Tales No. 2, densely textured linear designs and elegant hieroglyphs in white on a black
Enamel, Foil
Sold
H 60 in W 40 in D 3 in
Banter by Colleen Leach, Tall Contemporary bright blue oil painting on canvas
Located in Atlanta, GA
Colleen Leach is a self taught artist. She believes that art evokes the human spirit. Heavily influenced by music, Colleen's work explores the relationship of playful bold linear wo...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Sold
H 60 in W 3 in D 1 in
TTH 11 - tall, narrow, playful geometric shapes, abstract acrylic on aluminum
By Burton Kramer
Located in Bloomfield, ON
geometric shapes in turquoise, pink, lilac, gray-blue and red appear like notes on a musical scale. Kramer
Metal
Sold
H 60 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
"Tall Tale", abstract, red, blue, black, pastel, gray, oil painting
By Katherine Borkowski-Byrne
Located in Franklin, MA
Katherine Borkowski-Byrne’s “Tall Tale” is a a painterly abstract oil painting on canvas 60 x 48 x
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 52 in W 12 in D 4 in
Yellow and Blue Make Green - Tall Modern Abstract Figurative Sculptural Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
original small bronze figures, standing at just up to 4 inches tall. His unique figurative sculptural works
Bronze
Tall Sunspot 6
By Ricky Hunt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, including Los Angeles, New York, Zurich, Hong Kong and London. This one-of-a-kind painting is 60 inches
Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Blue Bird Scroll Tall Vertical Painting
By Pam Smilow
Located in New York, NY
This cobalt and midnight blue painting by New York artist Pam Smilow was loosely inspired by a
Acrylic, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Canvas
Airplane in landscape - landscape painting
By Jeroen Allart
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful painting by Jeroen Allart is part of his minimalist landscape and animal painting he did in his home country the Netherlands. 'A farm stands before you on the horizon....
Canvas, Oil
$1,090
H 24.02 in W 48.04 in D 1.58 in
Festival of Joy - Abstract Expressionism Maximalis Delight Joy Texture Statement
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Festival of Joy Abstract Expressionism Colorful Delight Joy Movement Texture Statement Vibrant Festivitas Laetitiae - Festival of Joy This vibrant artwork, set on a deep cr...
Oil, Acrylic
$1,039Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 31.11 in D 0.6 in
Original Diptych-Spring Duet-British Awarded Artist-Abstract UK Contemporary
Located in London, GB
Spring Duet is part of Shizico Yi’s ongoing exploration of the diptych format—a project that began in 2024. Painted en plein air, every canvas captures both the landscape outside her...
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 39.77 in D 0.79 in
The Guardians of Energy: Large Abstract Painting, Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: The Guardians of Energy (Abundant Energy) Energy Painting Abstract Abundant Contemporary Maximalism Bold Unique Contrast Fresh Revival Renewal Texture The Guardians of Ener...
Gesso, Wood, Pastel, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
$3,600
H 67 in W 52 in
Cooler Heads Prevail - Large Abstract Expressionist Textural Painting in Blue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Marc Raphael's abstract expressionism paintings are influenced by New York's abstract expressionist movement. After encountering Jackson Pollock’s work for the fir...
Canvas, Acrylic, Latex
$18,000
H 114 in W 222 in
"Kaleidoscope" Contemporary Large Abstract Floral Textile Inspired Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary large scale abstract floral painting by Texas based artist Wood Anthony Francher. Inspired by Mexican floral embroidery patterns and textiles, the work is a burst of bol...
Canvas, Acrylic
$15,200
H 40 in W 50 in D 1.5 in
"Love for Meadow VII" - Colorful Rainbow Textured Impasto Contemporary Abstract
By Sveta Hessler
Located in Carmel, CA
Sveta Hessler (Russian, born 1973) "Love for Meadow VII" 2025 Acrylic paint, Gel, Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. The artist notes th...
Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars, Mixed Media
$4,400
H 40 in W 80 in
Happiness is What Matters - Original Colorful Abstract Street Art Painting
By Amber Goldhammer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Amber Goldhammer paints dramatic abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas featuring energetic brushstrokes. Goldhammer uses her contemporary paintings to express...
Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Softness, Original Abstract Expressionist Painting
Located in Boston, MA
Softness 24.0 x 24.0 x 1.5, 5.0 lbs Acrylic Hand signed by artist Artist's Commentary: "Impasto painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of artist Shiri Phillips’ abstrac...
Acrylic
$9,500
H 58 in W 72 in D 1.5 in
"Fire" - Large Abstract Expressionist in Fiery Reds and Oranges
By Nan Van Ryzin
Located in Carmel, CA
Nan Van Ryzin (American, born 1952) "Fire" 2023 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. Beyond its visual impact, 'Fire' serves as a profound m...
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
$15,000
H 56 in W 76 in D 1.5 in
"Koi" - Large Blue, Pink, and Orange Layered Abstract Expressionist Painting
By Nan Van Ryzin
Located in Carmel, CA
Nan Van Ryzin (American, born 1952) "Koi" 2022 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. "Koi" is a captivating piece that shimmers with move...
Canvas, Stretcher Bars, Acrylic
$3,500
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.75 in
"Ethereal Aura" - Bright and Colorful Contemporary Abstract Acrylic Painting
By Nan Van Ryzin
Located in Carmel, CA
Nan Van Ryzin (American, born 1952) "Ethereal Aura" 2022 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right and the back of the painting. "Ethereal Aura" draws...
Canvas, Stretcher Bars, Acrylic
$26,000
H 78 in W 99 in D 1.75 in
"Oceans Sunrise" - Very Large Blue and Yellow Acrylic Abstract Expressionist Art
By Nan Van Ryzin
Located in Carmel, CA
Nan Van Ryzin (American, born 1952) "Ocean's Sunrise" 2020 Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right and the back of the painting. "Oceans Sunrise" is...
Canvas, Stretcher Bars, Acrylic
$9,000
H 52 in W 74 in D 1.5 in
"Ice" - Large Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting in Blue Palette
By Nan Van Ryzin
Located in Carmel, CA
Nan Van Ryzin (American, born 1952) "Ice" 2023 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. "Ice" is a 52" x 74" compelling counterpart to her fiery...
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
$3,980
H 36 in W 48 in D 0.75 in
"Radiant Aura" by Nan Van Ryzin - Orange, Pink, and Yellow Contemporary Abstract
By Nan Van Ryzin
Located in Carmel, CA
Nan Van Ryzin (American, born 1952) "Radiant Aura" 2022 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. Introducing the Aura Collection by Nan Van Ryz...
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
$6,000
H 48 in W 36 in D 0.75 in
"Emerald Whispers" - Contemporary Abstract Painting in Green and Earth Tones
By Nan Van Ryzin
Located in Carmel, CA
Nan Van Ryzin (American, born 1952) "Emerald Whispers" 2023 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. "Emerald Whispers" is a mesmerizing dance o...
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
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.
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