Expressionist Paintings
EXPRESSIONIST STYLE
While “expressionist” is used to describe any art that avoids naturalism and instead employs a bold use of flattened forms and intense brushwork, Expressionist art formally describes early-20th-century work from Europe that drew on Symbolism and confronted issues such as urbanization and capitalism. Expressionist artists experimented in paintings and prints with skewed perspectives, abstraction and unconventional, bright colors to portray how isolating and anxious the world felt rather than how it appeared.
Between 1905 and 1920, Austrian and German artists, in particular, were inspired by Postimpressionists such as Paul Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh in their efforts to strive for a new authenticity in their work. In its geometric patterns and decorative details, Expressionist art was also marked by eclectic sources like German and Russian folk art as well as tribal art from Africa and Oceania, which the movement’s practitioners witnessed at museums and world’s fairs.
Groups of artists came together to share and promote the themes now associated with Expressionism, such as Die Brücke (The Bridge) in Dresden, which included Erich Heckel, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and Karl Schmidt-Rottluff and investigated alienation and the dissolution of society in vivid color. In Munich, Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider), a group led by Wassily Kandinsky and Franz Marc, instilled Expressionism with a search for spiritual truths. In his iconic painting The Scream, prolific Norwegian painter Edvard Munch conveyed emotional turmoil through his depiction of environmental elements, such as the threatening sky.
Expressionism shifted around the outbreak of World War I, with artists using more elements of the grotesque in reaction to the escalation of unrest and violence. Printmaking was especially popular, as it allowed artists to widely disseminate works that grappled with social and political issues amid this time of upheaval. Although the art movement ended with the rise of Nazi Germany, where Expressionist creators were labeled “degenerate,” the radical ideas of these artists would influence Neo-Expressionism that emerged in the late 1970s with painters like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Francesco Clemente.
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Style: Expressionist
Beautiful garden
Located in Zofingen, AG
"This work is inspired by the wonderful time of the year when it is warm and everything is in bloom. Beautiful garden with a meadow of fragrant summer flowers. A path leading to a co...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Gallery, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Drawing inspiration from a charming New England town art gallery, this fauvist reinterpretation simplifies intricate details, allowing the vibrant shapes of exp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Cape Ann, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Fauvist color and energetic paint handling invigorate a Massachusetts harbor. Displaying an expressive and loose painting technique, the underpainting actively ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Spring poppies 50X50
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I've poured my soul into the vivid crimson blooms, contrasting against the subdued greens and blues, evoking life's vibrancy. Each stroke is a breath, blendin...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Sunflowers
Located in Zofingen, AG
"In my creation, I pour my soul into the vibrant dance of sunflowers under an evocative sky. Each stroke is a symphony of colors, blending impressionistic warmth with a touch of real...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen, Canvas
The beauty of dance XII
Located in Zofingen, AG
A continuation of the ballet topic. A beautiful ballerina in a dance moving. Realistic contemporary art with dancing ballerina. Combination of oil paints with acrylic underpainting. ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Red poppies 40Х40 oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've poured my passion into every brushstroke, capturing the wild spirit of nature through a vibrant dance of reds and subdued background hues. My expressionist...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Spring in the garden
Located in Zofingen, AG
"In this emotive oil creation, I infused the essence of spring's renewal. Each brushstroke embodies the fresh bloom's vibrant dance, with a palette that whispers the tranquility of n...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage American Industrial Modernist Landscape Oil Painting, ca 1930’s
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is an unsigned but wildly expressionist American industrial landscape that dates to the 1930’s. It exudes drama and color and reall...
Category
Early 20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Nantes Seaport
By Robert L.P. Lavoine
Located in Pasadena, CA
Robert L. P. Lavoine is a French painter born in 1916 and dead in 1999.
Known for his sea landscapes and urban landscapes, he is associated with the expressionist current of the twe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
I. Mundo vertical. BARCELONA STREET original watercolor painting
By Ignasi Mundó
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
BARCELONA STREET original watercolor painting.
MUNDO Ignasi
Ignasi Mundó trained at the School of La Lonja, with Joaquín Mir, Mariano Pidelaserra and Manolo Hugué. In 1945 he recei...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Musical Fantasy
Located in Oslo, NO
The picture was painted as the second part of the “Musician” diptych. The violin's music gains weight and visual expression, mixing with autumn leaves and notes and it all becomes an...
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
People Watching, Painting, Oil on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Taking a moment to notice the people around you can make a difference in your day. It takes your eyes off your circumstances to look and wonder about the stories and lives of those a...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sunflower 70X50
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil on canvas, I've poured my soul into capturing the vibrant essence of life. With bold strokes and vivid hues, I've embraced expressionism and realism to evoke a sense of w...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Red poppies on blue 50X40 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil canvas, I've captured the vibrant spirit of nature. My brushstrokes dance between expressionism and impressionism, while touches of realism root the piece in a tangible w...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Magnolia in bloom
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this piece, I sought to capture the ephemeral beauty of nature's awakening. Each brushstroke embodies the vivacity and energy of new beginnings, weaving a dance of color ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tree of Life
Located in Zofingen, AG
"This work is inspired by the spring flowering of a luxurious magnolia. A symbol of the beginning of a new life. A stocky climbing tree, like eternal life, and transparent delicate w...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Beautiful White Winter 50X70
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I was inspired by the serene beauty of winter. With every stroke of my oil paints, I've captured the enchanting dance of light as it weaves through the froste...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Forest Fantastical, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Catching the final light of a February day in Massachusetts, the treetops burst into vibrant hues. Drawing inspiration from van Gogh's bold landscapes, the unde...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
R. Poch Women Wuith Light Bulb acrylic painting
By Ramon Poch
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
28.-Women wuith light bulb 130 x 100 cm acrylic painting
Born in Badalona (Barcelona).
Photographer and advertising film director.
Founding partner of the advertising production co...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Sun-Kissed, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
In a tranquil garden, wildflowers daydream and create their own sunshine. Blue and gold blooms dominate the cluster, with red ones adding vibrant accents. Infus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
WINTER SALE! Before Christmas 40X50 oi painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting of mine, I've captured the serene twilight of a snowy scape, where the warmth of the setting sun meets the cool tranquility of winter. The impressionist brushstr...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Little Red Riding Hood 60X40 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've melded expressionism with touches of impressionism and realism to capture a moment of serene companionship amidst nature's downpour. The vivid red umbrella...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Belsize, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A London flat takes a fauvist approach, emphasizing bold colors over detailed representation. The simple depiction of furniture and dynamic visual texture of th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Sojourner, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
As she walks away from the crowd on her own she seems intent and focused on the task at hand. The painting is soft and blurred to add to the feeling of peace and serene that is felt...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Not a Race
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
You are not in any competition with anyone, life is not a race but a journey, be honest with yourself. Search for your purpose and do it as best as you can. Step by step, day by day,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Against the sea wind IV
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've mingled the strokes of impressionism with realism to capture not just a scene, but an emotion. The sailboat against the tempestuous sea speaks to the coura...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
County Mayo Beach
Located in Chicago, IL
This painting is one of the finest examples of Tom's painting style and materials. Color and paint burst across the canvas, imbued with movement of clouds, sun and water. From a distant shore, County Mayo...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Pigment
Three Irises by the pond 40X30 oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
With vigorous strokes and a vibrant palette, I've brought to life the fleeting beauty of blooms by the water's edge. This oil painting is my ode to nature's serene moments, where the...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Going About Life, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
Walking in the city I was struck by the gratitude of being able to go about life. The everyday coming and going that I sometimes take for granted suddenly brought me joy. This painti...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Street Art, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
There is a beauty to the posters and graffiti on the streets that are in built up and torn down over time. As this woman walks by unfazed by her surroundings, she seems to become par...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tight Corner 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The artwork titled "Tight Corner" features a man and woman looking at each other in a romantic way, with a smile on their faces. This piece of art is a beautiful representation of lo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Alpine Trees, landscape, expressionist, Modern, Abstract, Metal
Located in Deddington, GB
Inspired by a late evening drive up to Les Gets in the French Alps. Glimpses of landscape from the car window - snow on branches, lights flickering through the trees, all set against...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Metal
Queen of the Selkies, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Inspired by a Scottish folktale during her trip to Scotland, artist Sumner Crenshaw depicts two figures under the moon. In the tale, a selkie transforms into a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
'Salisbury Plain' No3 ' , Mixed media, original painting signed c 2010
Located in Frome, Somerset
'Salisbury Plain No 3'. Mixed media painting on paper, circa 2010, signed,
dry mount size : 53cmx52cm
painting: 33cmx32cm
A piece from a series of paintings by Gradwell of walks on ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Notre Dame by Jacques Endzel, Oil on Canvas Colorful CItyscape of Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
Welcome to Heritage, our carefully curated collection of French vintage and antique paintings. We scour the flea markets and fairs for these gems: poignant portraits of long-gone Me...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Celebration - Mural Size Abstract Expressionist Figures, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Columbus, OH
Hessam Abrishami is a master of vibrant colors, dynamic composition, and powerful expression. Through the artistic encouragement of a high school teacher, Hessam discovered both his ...
Category
1990s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
State of the Nation
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
He made the decision to go closer after hearing a disturbing noise coming from the upper room. When he arrived, he carefully pulled back the green curtain at the enormous room's entr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Up Around the Bend, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A neighborhood with New England-style homes embraces a Fauvist treatment, resulting in a stylized landscape with textured underpainting and non-realistic colors...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
WINTER SALE! Christmas forest 40X50 oi painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I sought to capture the serene embrace of winter, as the hush of snow blankets the earth. This piece is a dance of cool and warm hues, intertwining to depict the qu...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Figurative Portrait in the Style of Ramiro Arrue, The Gypsy Caravan
By Ramiro Arrue
Located in Cotignac, FR
Figurative Expressionist portrait and scene of a travellers gypsy caravan. The painting is signed bottom right, Fayo (?) but further research is necessary for an attribution. Presented in a fine chip carved Montparnasse frame.
Provenance: from a Private French collection, South of France.
A strong and powerful scene, part portrait part scene of a travellers life. Both characters seem to be in quiet contemplation aware of each other but not looking. The artist has created a mood to the painting featuring simple lines with an almost monumental quality and muted colour harmonies. The work is very reminiscent of the paintings of Ramiro Arrue and the scenes of his beloved Basque country.
Ramiro Arrue was born in Bilbao, into an artistic family: his three older brothers, Alberto, Ricardo, and José, were also artists and frequently held joint exhibitions with him. He also had two sisters. Their father, Lucas Arrue, was an art collector who sold his collections (including a Goya) to pay for the artistic training of his sons. At the age of nineteen, Ramiro travelled to Paris to take courses at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière. Living in Montparnasse, he became an associate of his countrymen Ignacio Zuloaga and Paco Durrio, as well as the sculptor Antoine Bourdelle, who became a close friend. He was also associated with Picasso, Modigliani, and Jean Cocteau. In 1911, Arrue exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français.
In 1922, along with his friends Philip Veyrin and Commandant William Boissel, he founded the Musée Basque at Bayonne.
In 1925 Arrue won a gold medal at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs. He exhibited in Bayonne, Pau, Strasbourg, Bilbao, and Cordoba. Along with his brother José, he travelled and exhibited in South America, to Buenos Aires and Montevideo. He often, however, returned to the Basque Country, particularly to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, where he settled in 1917 and where he found his main inspiration for landscapes, portraits, and everyday scenes. In 1929, he married Suzanne: they went on honeymoon in St. Tropez.
Arrue produced illustrations for Francis Jammes (La Noce basque), Pierre Loti (Ramuntcho), Joseph Peyré (Jean le basque...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
A Moment of Clarity, Painting, Oil on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Walking in the city, she takes a moment. It was her moment to clear her head or make clear her direction. Although it was hers, the viewer can get a glance into this moment. The pain...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Paused, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
There is a comfort being with friends, whether talking or just standing together. These two paused on the street for a moment while the city continued to move on. The painting is sof...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Poppy Fairy 24X30 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I immersed myself in the essence of nature's whimsy, capturing a figure enveloped by a sea of poppies. Inspired by expressionism and impressionism, I used bold ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Palace Cinema", expressionist, urban, purple, gray, yellow, blue, oil painting
Located in Natick, MA
“Palace Cinema” by Catherine Picard-Gibbs is an evocative, urban scene, depicting the remnants of a once thriving cinema, painted in oil with a color palette of purple, gray, yellow ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Dusk Wolf
By John Defeo
Located in Denver, CO
Johnny Defeo’s work belongs to the concept of souvenir, attempting to capture the experiences he has in the natural world, where he feels free and most at home. His paintings and rug...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Panel, Acrylic
WINTER SALE! Winter day 40X50 oi painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I sought to capture the serene, yet invigorating essence of a winter's embrace. The cool, crisp hues and soft, textured brushstrokes converge to evoke the quiet...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Valentine 50X40 oil painting. Valentine’s Day gifts art.
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this fervent oil painting, I've channeled the vibrancy of passion and the tenderness of affection through a bouquet of luscious tulips cradled in a gleaming red vase. The expressi...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still life with Oranges and Owls, Oil On Canvas, Floral, Interior, Still life
Located in Deddington, GB
Still Life with Oranges and Owls is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley. Painted in the Artist's Gloucestershire Studio this miniature painting shows a still life of a selection of objects arranged by the Artist. Twos stone owls sit atop a stack of books, with two small oranges and a pear. A small jug of flowers slightly obscures the window. We can see out into the garden, where there are texturally painted trunks...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Happy summer 25X30 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this expressive oil on canvas, vibrant hues dance with light and energy, capturing the essence of a sun-soaked meadow. The figure embraces the warmth, surrounded by the jubilance ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
She Save Us
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"She Save Us" by Samson Toba is a captivating artwork that encapsulates the strength, resilience, and nurturing essence of womanhood. Through the depiction of a woman as the central ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
White roses 50X40
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I have poured my soul into capturing the timeless elegance of these blossoms. Swirling with emotion, they dance on the canvas—expressive brushstrokes marry real...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Black Melanin
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Being black is our heritage, what we have inherited from the past to value and enjoy in the present, and to preserve and pass on to future generations.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Thy Brother's Keeper
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Thy Brother's Keeper" describes a time in every man's life. When he is kept and entrusted with a refiner (a person that keeps them before they become their greatest self). I read th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
My Mind
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Poppies in the fog 40X50 oil, Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this creation, I've woven vibrant reds and soothing blues to evoke feelings of mystery and serenity amidst nature's embrace. Each brushstroke celebrates life's ephemeral moments, ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Scarlet poppies 50X70 oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Scarlet poppies
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Red & Red 30X30 oil painting.Valentine’s Day gifts art
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've poured my fascination with color and light into every stroke, crafting a vibrant dialogue between form and space. The rich, warm reds anchor the composition, exud...
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Expressionist paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Expressionist paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add paintings created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, orange, purple, green and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Iryna Kastsova, Maria Asuncion Raventos, Masri Hayssam, and Evelyne Ballestra. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Oil Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Expressionist paintings, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available.
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