In the beginnings of his artistic career, Peter Keil's style was influenced by German Expressionism. In the paintings from his early Berlin years, he mainly focused on typical big city settings and characters on the fringes of society. However, his style changed visibly at the beginning of the 60s when he lived in Paris for a while and emerged in the city's nightlife.
Keil increasingly parted with his realistic approach and developed a new, much more spontaneous and dynamic painting style which he developed further during his years in London and finally during his time as one of the "Berliner Neue Wilden" at the beginning of the 80s. Since then, the use of intensive to lurid colors and the absence of realistic representation have become characteristic of his painting style.
In Keil's paintings, the color is applied with quick brushstrokes and occasionally with impasto techniques and the images are additionally abstracted by the use of graffiti elements. He prefers to paint human figures, portraits, big city scenes, landscapes and still-life images of flowers. His emotional way of painting is mainly driven by a desire for freedom from social constraints and conventions. In the past 50 years, Keil has created numerous large- and small-scale paintings in oil and mixed media on canvas but also some sculptures in wood and steel and a great number of majolicas.
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$850
Colorful Portrait Painting on Board by Peter Keil w Tiffany Blue Background
By Peter Keil
Located in Hudson, NY
This modern abstract painting by Peter Keil is on a smooth masonite board with a painted Tiffany Blue background, black abstract portrait. Here you ...
Masonite, Acrylic, Board
Colorful Portrait Painting on Board by Peter Keil
By Peter Keil
Located in Hudson, NY
This modern abstract painting by Peter Keil is on a smooth masonite board with a painted Tiffany Blue background, black abstract portrait with many ...
Masonite, Acrylic, Board
Colorful Portrait Painting on Board by Peter Keil
By Peter Keil
Located in Hudson, NY
This modern abstract painting by Peter Keil is on a smooth masonite board with a painted grey background, black abstract portrait with many colors. Here you certainly see the Picasso...
Masonite, Acrylic, Board
$3,500
Couple
By Peter Keil
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Peter Keil Title: Couple Size: 21 1/2 × 25 1/2 Inches (Framed: 24 1/2 × 28 1/2 Inches) Medium: Acrylic on Board Edition: Original Year: 1969 Notes: Hand Signed and Da...
Acrylic, Board
Colorful Portrait Painting on Board by Peter Keil
By Peter Keil
Located in Hudson, NY
This modern abstract painting by Peter Keil is on a smooth masonite board with a painted grey background, black abstract portrait with many colors. Here you certainly see the Picasso...
Masonite, Acrylic, Board
$263
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 0.4 in
Buoyant XVIII, Original painting, Acrylic on Board, contemporary
By Henry Walsh
Located in Deddington, GB
Buoyant XVIII is an original painting by Henry Walsh. This work is acrylic painted onto board, and framed in a white box frame. 10 x 10cm (19 x 19cm framed). This piece is inspired b...
Acrylic, Board
$173
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.16 in
With book, "The Joy Series: A Journey to Inner Happiness" series
By Tetiana Pchelnykova
Located in Zofingen, AG
"The Joy Series: A Journey to Inner Happiness." In this series of artworks, I delve into the theme of happiness and joy in unusual times when it seems that the whole world is in a st...
Canvas, Acrylic, Cardboard
$5,000
H 18.25 in W 26.5 in D 0.5 in
"Wild White Horses" Contemporary Outsider Urban Expressionism Painting Framed
By Purvis Young
Located in New York, NY
The painting is an expressive, abstract work by Purvis Young with a strong emphasis on dynamic brushwork and a limited color palette dominated by deep reds, off-whites, and subtle ac...
Found Objects, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Cardboard
$196
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.16 in
Relaxing , "The Joy Series: A Journey to Inner Happiness" series
By Tetiana Pchelnykova
Located in Zofingen, AG
"The Joy Series: A Journey to Inner Happiness." In this series of artworks, I delve into the theme of happiness and joy in unusual times when it seems that the whole world is in a st...
Canvas, Acrylic, Cardboard
$173
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.16 in
Morning, "The Joy Series: A Journey to Inner Happiness" series
By Tetiana Pchelnykova
Located in Zofingen, AG
"The Joy Series: A Journey to Inner Happiness." In this series of artworks, I delve into the theme of happiness and joy in unusual times when it seems that the whole world is in a st...
Canvas, Acrylic, Cardboard
$1,733
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in
Abstract Expressionist Painting in Acrylic & Oil Pastel, 21st Century -Untitled
By Zahra Shahcheraghi
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
Untitled, from Zahra Shahcheraghi’s Enchanters of Heaven series (2024) Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas · Zahra Shahcheraghi’s monumental abstraction bridges Persian artistic herita...
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard, Paper, Archival Paper
$173
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.16 in
Breakfast, "The Joy Series: A Journey to Inner Happiness" series
By Tetiana Pchelnykova
Located in Zofingen, AG
"The Joy Series: A Journey to Inner Happiness." In this series of artworks, I delve into the theme of happiness and joy in unusual times when it seems that the whole world is in a st...
Canvas, Acrylic, Cardboard
$173
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.16 in
Woman at the table, "The Joy Series: A Journey to Inner Happiness" series
By Tetiana Pchelnykova
Located in Zofingen, AG
"The Joy Series: A Journey to Inner Happiness." In this series of artworks, I delve into the theme of happiness and joy in unusual times when it seems that the whole world is in a st...
Canvas, Acrylic, Cardboard
$4,000
H 24.5 in W 22.5 in D 1.5 in
Every Time I Feel the Spirit: African American collage painting w/ figures, blue
By Richard J. Watson
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
"Every Time I Feel the Spirit" is a collage / painting created from acrylic and collage on leather mounted on MDF panel with predominant blue. The work itse...
Leather, Acrylic, Panel, Fiberboard, Archival Paper
$173
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.16 in
Garden, "The Joy Series: A Journey to Inner Happiness" series
By Tetiana Pchelnykova
Located in Zofingen, AG
"The Joy Series: A Journey to Inner Happiness." In this series of artworks, I delve into the theme of happiness and joy in unusual times when it seems that the whole world is in a st...
Canvas, Acrylic, Cardboard
$263
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 1.19 in
Tribe IV, Original painting, Acrylic on Board, contemporary
By Henry Walsh
Located in Deddington, GB
Tribe IV by Henry Walsh is an original acrylic painting on a wooden board that features a family walking in a snowy scene beneath a bare tree. It is inspired partly by the artist's c...
Acrylic, Board
$1,200
H 20 in W 16 in D 1.5 in
"Attempted Reconciliation", Abstract, Figurative, Brown, Red, Acrylic Painting
By Anne Johnstone
Located in Franklin, MA
Anne Johnstone’s “Attempted Reconciliation” is an abstract figural acrylic painting on cradled board measuring 20 x 16 inches. Two abstracted figures lean together in a tender, ambig...
Acrylic, Board
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H 24 in W 12 in D 0.125 in
Abstracted Neutral Portrait Painting by Peter Keil - Black & Tan
By Peter Keil
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautiful Peter Keil original painting. Keil's signature style is shown in these Picasso inspired portraits. These portraits are characteristic of Keil's work in the 1980s when the...
Masonite, Acrylic, Board
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H 24 in W 12 in D 0.125 in
Abstract Portrait Painting by Peter Keil - Black & Tan
By Peter Keil
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautiful Peter Keil original painting. Keil's signature style is shown in these Picasso inspired portraits. These portraits are characteristic of Keil's work in the 1980s when the...
Masonite, Acrylic, Board
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H 24 in W 12 in D 0.125 in
Abstract Portrait Painting by Peter Keil - Black & Tan
By Peter Keil
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautiful Peter Keil original painting. Keil's signature style is shown in these Picasso inspired portraits. These portraits are characteristic of Keil's work in the 1980s when the...
Masonite, Acrylic, Board
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H 24 in W 16 in D 0.25 in
Colorful Abstract Portrait Painting on Board- Rainbow Showers by Peter Keil
By Peter Keil
Located in Hudson, NY
This modern abstract painting by Peter Keil is on a smooth masonite board with a taupe background, black abstract portrait and showered with many colors. Here you certainly see the P...
Masonite, Acrylic, Board
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H 24 in W 16 in D 0.25 in
Whimsical Geometric Multicolor Abstract Portrait Painting on Board by Peter Keil
By Peter Keil
Located in Hudson, NY
This modern abstract painting by Peter Keil is on a smooth masonite board with a light gray grey background, a black abstracted portrait with lovely whimsical pops of color. Attract...
Masonite, Acrylic, Board
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H 24 in W 16 in D 0.25 in
Abstract Portrait Painting on Board by Peter Keil
By Peter Keil
Located in Hudson, NY
This modern abstract painting by Peter Keil is on smooth masonite board with a light gray graphite background, a black abstracted portrait and pops of lovely bright yet subtle colors...
Masonite, Acrylic, Board
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H 24 in W 16 in D 0.25 in
Black White & Blue Abstract Portrait Painting on Board by Peter Keil
By Peter Keil
Located in Hudson, NY
This modern abstract painting by Peter Keil is on masonite board with a white textured background and a black & blue abstract portrait. Attracti...
Masonite, Acrylic, Board
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H 24 in W 16 in D 0.25 in
Black & White Abstract Portrait Painting on Board by Peter Keil
By Peter Keil
Located in Hudson, NY
This modern abstract painting by Peter Keil is on masonite board with a white textured background and a black abstracted portrait. Attractive design piece with matte finish and lots...
Masonite, Acrylic, Board
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H 24 in W 12 in D 0.125 in
Abstract Portrait Painting by Peter Keil - Black on Tan
By Peter Keil
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautiful Peter Keil original painting. Keil's signature style is shown in these Picasso inspired portraits. These portraits are characteristic of Keil's work in the 1980s when the...
Masonite, Acrylic, Board
Sold
H 24 in W 16 in D 0.25 in
Black & White Abstract Portrait on Board by Peter Keil
By Peter Keil
Located in Hudson, NY
This modern abstract painting by Peter Keil is on masonite board with a white textured background and a black abstracted portrait. Attractive design piece with matte finish and lots...
Masonite, Acrylic, Board