Christopher Mudgett (b. 1982, USA) stands among the most compelling voices in contemporary painting, inhabited by a singular vision that merges the raw urgency of expressionism with the structural rigor of early-20th-century modernism.
Known for his bold reduction of the human form and his command of stark black-and-white imagery, Mudgett has developed a visual language that is both immediately recognizable and deeply rooted in the lineage of modernist drawing and print traditions. His paintings and works on paper distill subjects to their essence, creating compositions that feel at once ancient and incisively modern, evoking the clarity of classical draftsmanship while embracing the conceptual rigor of minimalism.
Born with a natural inclination toward line, gesture, and psychological resonance, Mudgett has spent his career exploring how little is needed to say the most. His practice is marked by a commitment to refinement, discipline, and continuity; each body of work builds consciously upon the last, forming an evolving investigation into identity, form, and the silent power of reduction. His studio, a private crucible of research and experimentation, remains the central axis of his life as an artist.
Mudgett’s work has garnered the attention of collectors, curators, and cultural institutions worldwide, who recognize in his practice the rare combination of formal restraint and expressive potency.
With an international collector base and exhibition history that continues to expand, Mudgett stands as a significant voice in 21st-century American art—an artist whose dedication to his craft and uncompromising clarity of vision position him firmly within the unfolding narrative of contemporary art history.
Woman with Clasped Hands, Contemporary Oil on Canvas, 48x36, 2017
By Christopher Mudgett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Woman with Clasped Hands, 2017 by Christopher Mudgett A striking embodiment of strength and introspection, Woman with Clasped Hands (2017) challenges traditional portrayals of the f...
Canvas, Oil
Woman & Dog, Monumental Oil Painting, Signed, 60x48 Inches, 2017
By Christopher Mudgett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Woman & Dog, 2017 Christopher Mudgett In Woman & Dog, 2017, Mudgett delivers a visually, mentally, and emotionally invigorating tour de force that explores the profound and ...
Canvas, Oil
$20,340
Woman Oil on Canvas Portrait, Grayscale Abstract, Contemporary, 2015
By Christopher Mudgett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Woman, 2015 Christopher Mudgett Woman (2015) is a striking portrait that distills the essence of the female face into an elegant interplay of line, form, and tone. Executed in oil o...
Canvas, Oil
$65,760
Woman Writing, Contemporary Oil on Canvas, Abstract Figurative, 2018
By Christopher Mudgett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Woman Writing, 2018 Christopher Mudgett Christopher Mudgett’s Woman Writing (2018) captures the intimate yet universal act of creation through a powerful interplay of abstraction a...
Canvas, Oil
Woman Drawing, Contemporary Oil on Canvas, 24x14 Inches, 2023
By Christopher Mudgett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Woman Drawing, 2023 Christopher Mudgett In Woman Drawing (2023), Christopher Mudgett offers a quietly powerful portrayal of a woman absorbed in the act of creation. Executed in his...
Canvas, Oil
Head of Woman Oil Painting, Abstract Style, Signed, 14x11 in, 2018
By Christopher Mudgett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Head of Woman, 2018 Christopher Mudgett Raw and emotional, Head of Woman (2018) is a striking example of the oil paintings created during Christopher Mudgett's "Gray Period." With ...
Canvas, Oil
Head of Woman Portrait Painting, Monochromatic, Abstract, Signed, 20x16, 2017
By Christopher Mudgett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Head of Woman, 2017 Christopher Mudgett Head of Woman is a captivating and enigmatic portrait that draws viewers into its world with increasing depth upon each viewing. The subject’...
Canvas, Oil
Cat Linocut Print, Black and White, Signed, Limited Edition 2023
By Christopher Mudgett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cat, 2023 By Christopher Mudgett Rendered in Mudgett’s unmistakably powerful style, this striking black-and-white linocut distills the essence of a cat into a bold, abstracted form....
Ink, Archival Paper, Linocut
$94,740
Woman in Gris, Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, 40x30, 2018
By Christopher Mudgett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Woman in Gris, 2018 Christopher Mudgett A quintessential example of Mudgett’s evocative modernism, Woman In Gris (2018) captures a profound moment of stillness through its delicate...
Canvas, Oil
Mother & Child Oil Painting on Canvas, Abstract Figurative, 2016
By Christopher Mudgett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mother & Child, 2016 By Christopher Mudgett This powerful and emotive original oil painting from the artist's 2016 "Mother & Child" series encapsulates a profound moment of ...
Canvas, Oil
Figure IV Ink Painting on Paper, Contemporary, Signed, 2024, Framed
By Christopher Mudgett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Figure IV, 2024 By Christopher Mudgett Christopher Mudgett's Figure IV is a striking exploration of form, abstraction, and the erotic in its purest, most evocative essence. Executed...
Ink, Archival Paper
Blonde Woman Oil Painting on Canvas, Contemporary Portrait, 2016
By Christopher Mudgett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blonde Woman, 2016 By Christopher Mudgett Christopher Mudgett’s Blonde Woman (2016) is a striking embodiment of the artist's mastery in portraiture, showcasing both the emotional d...
Canvas, Oil
Figure III Ink Painting on Paper, Contemporary, Signed, 2024, Framed
By Christopher Mudgett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Figure III, 2024 By Christopher Mudgett Figure III is a commanding work that speaks to both the raw energy of abstraction and the seductive power of the human form. Painted in stark...
Ink, Archival Paper
Gray Woman Abstract Painting, Oil on Canvas, Contemporary, 2018
By Christopher Mudgett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gray Woman, 2018 Christopher Mudgett Gray Woman is a captivating abstract portrait that draws viewers into an evolving visual dialogue. Through bold lines, fluid shapes, and a dist...
Canvas, Oil
$17,940
Blonde Woman Oil Painting on Canvas, Contemporary, 12x12 Inches, 2017
By Christopher Mudgett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blonde Woman, 2017 by Christopher Mudgett In Blonde Woman (2017), Mudgett presents a striking portrait that pulses with raw emotion, inviting the viewer into an intimate, almost mag...
Canvas, Oil
$50,000
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.75 in
"Naiad" - Textured Colorful Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Portrait Artwork
By Masri Hayssam
Located in Carmel, CA
Masri Hayssam (Lebanese, born 1965) "Naiad" 2023 Oil Paint, Acrylic Paint, Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher Bars "Naiad" is a stunning abstract portrait by Masri, celebrated for its v...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
$2,250Sale Price|70% Off
H 86.62 in W 70.87 in D 1.46 in
Large Horse Oil Painting. Contemporary Equestrian Oil Painting 220 x 180 cm
By Rubins J. Spaans
Located in ALP, ES
This large figurative oil painting is a reinterpretation of two paintings by John Vanderbank, A young gentleman riding a schooled horse, 1729 / Man on horseback, 1728. A unique oil p...
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Crayon, Raw Linen, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Pencil
$6,943
H 86.62 in W 70.87 in D 1.46 in
Large Contemporary Equestrian Oil Painting. Horse Painting 220 x 180 cm
By Rubins J. Spaans
Located in ALP, ES
This large figurative oil painting is a reinterpretation of a painting by Francisco de Goya, Retrato ecuestre de Fernando VII, 1808. A unique oil painting on the finest quality Belgi...
Canvas, Raw Linen, Oil
$8,452
H 86.62 in W 70.87 in D 1.46 in
Large Contemporary Equestrian Oil Painting. Horse Painting 220 x 180 cm (Goya)
By Rubins J. Spaans
Located in ALP, ES
This large figurative oil painting is a reinterpretation of a painting by Francisco de Goya, Retrato ecuestre de Fernando VII, 1808. A unique oil painting on the finest quality Belgi...
Canvas, Raw Linen, Oil
$6,808
H 70.87 in W 86.62 in D 1.46 in
Large Equestrian Oil Painting on Unprimed Belgian Linen 180 x 220 cm
By Rubins J. Spaans
Located in ALP, ES
This large figurative oil painting is a reinterpretation of the statue in the Musei Capitolini in Rome, Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, 161 - 180 AD. A unique oil painting on t...
Canvas, Linen, Oil
$1,760
H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 1.58 in
- 21st Century Contemporary realistic Painting of a bird
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Ria Koreman Wren 30 x 24 cm (framed included in price 35 x 29 cm) Ria Korenman paints what many people overlook: the magic in everyday life. Especially birds, with a soft spot for t...
Canvas, Oil
$1,760
H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 1.58 in
Blue tit - 21st Century Contemporary realistic Painting of a bird
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Ria Koreman Blue tit 30 x 24 cm (framed included in price 35 x 29 cm) Ria Korenman paints what many people overlook: the magic in everyday life. Especially birds, with a soft spot f...
Canvas, Oil
$7,982
H 78.75 in W 70.87 in D 1.46 in
Large Contemporary Equestrian Portrait. Horse Oil Painting 200 x 180 cm
By Rubins J. Spaans
Located in ALP, ES
This large figurative oil painting is a reinterpretation of a painting by John Wootton, Portrait of a man on horseback, ca. 1740. A unique oil painting on the finest quality Belgian ...
Canvas, Linen, Oil
$469
H 9.45 in W 7.09 in
Birds 5. Figurative small scale oil painting, Realistic, Animals, Polish art
By Magdalena Nałęcz
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary small scale oil on canvas figurative painting by Polish artist Magdalena Nalecz.Artwork depicts birds on an abstract background. Magdalena Nałęcz (b. 1970) She gradua...
Canvas, Oil
$6,339
H 74.81 in W 66.93 in D 1.46 in
Horse Painting. Equestrian Oil Painting on Unprimed Belgian Linen 190 x 170 cm
By Rubins J. Spaans
Located in ALP, ES
This large figurative oil painting is a reinterpretation of the statue in the Musei Capitolini in Rome, Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, 161 - 180 AD. A unique oil painting on t...
Canvas, Linen, Oil
$29,347
H 78.75 in W 122.05 in D 1.19 in
Untitled - Contemporary Expressive Abstract XXL Oil Painting, Conceptual Art
Located in Salzburg, AT
Urszula Wilk – artist statment: I have always been interested in the idea of infiniteness of a painting and its opposite – that is the physical finitenes...
Cotton Canvas, Oil
$120,000
H 60 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
'Masri' by Masri - Large Colorful Contemporary Abstract Self Portrait Painting
By Masri Hayssam
Located in Carmel, CA
Masri (Lebanese, born 1965) "Masri" 2023 Oil paint, Acrylic paint, Canvas, Stretcher bars The artist signed the bottom right and back of the painting. Masri’s "Masri" is a striking ...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars