Modern Paintings
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
Style: Modern
Color: Black
Australian Aboriginal Painting Tjukurla Country Nyurapayia Nampitjinpa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning abstract painting by Australian Aboriginal artist Nyurapayia Nampitjinpa
(also known as Mrs. Bennett; 1935-2013). Entitled "Tjukurla Country", this work was acrylic on Be...
Category
Early 2000s Australian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Modern Hiroshi Yasukawa Abstract Painting
Located in Roma, IT
Hiroshi Yasukawa was born in Nagano Prefecture in Japan in 1931. After studying art in Osaka, he began a career as a painter and art teacher. At that time, Yasukawa mainly created fi...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Hans Fritzdorf, Listed Swedish Artist, Oil on Canvas, Abstract Composition
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Fritzdorf (1927-1990), listed Swedish artist. Oil on canvas.
Abstract composition. Mid-20th century.
The canvas measures: 27 x 19 cm.
The frame measures: 6 cm.
In excellent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Framed Oil Painting on Board by Sara Skaaning
Located in New York, NY
Oil painting on board by Sara Skaaning.
Based in the Island Mon, Denmark, the visual artist Sara Skaaning starts from her surroundings that twists and transforms until completely di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Painting by Peter Keil "the Lady" Black & White, Acrylic, New Wood Frame, C 1987
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Painting by Peter Keil, circa 1987. Acrylic on Paper, matted and framed with a black and gold wood frame. The art work is called "The Lady".
Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist ...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Esteve Serrat Paxinc Painting, circa 1979
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Esteve Serrat Paxinc painting.
Made in Spain, circa 1979.
Hand signed by the author
In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Three Dimensional Mesh/Oil Paint Fine Art Piece from Steve Chase Design Estate
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Promote Uber high-end art collectors Estate that was completely designed by the late Steve Chase. This piece was encased in plexiglass (can be included, but should be reframed). The ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Painting by Hanoi Artist "The Muse", Red and Black, Large Black Frame, 2007
Located in New York, NY
Decorative large painting by Hanoi artist, "The Muse", circa 2007.
Category
Early 2000s Vietnamese Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Mid Century Oil Painting Aldolfo De Ferrari Ferrari Female Figure with Sailboat
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid Century Modern original oil on canvas by Argentinian artist Aldolfo De Ferrari Ferrari of a pensive female with sailboat in the background. Image Size is 24" W x 30" H, Overall D...
Category
20th Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Peter Keil Abstract Portrait
By Peter Keil
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pop Art influenced abstract portrait of a young boy by Berlin artist Peter Keil. The artist is known for expressionistic works using vivid colors and absence of realism. His works fr...
Category
20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Gunstein, Swedish Artist, Oil on Canvas, Abstract Composition, Mid-20th C
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gunstein, Swedish artist. Oil on canvas. Abstract composition. Mid-20th century.
The canvas measures: 72 x 63 cm.
The frame measures: 1.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
THE FAVORITE. Original painting by Lynn Curlee
By Lynn Curlee
Located in New York, NY
THE FAVORITE
Original painting by Lynn Curlee
Acrylic on stretched canvas
This painting was used for the poster for the
1995 HAMPTON CLASSIC HORSE SHO...
Category
1990s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Unknown Artist, Oil on Board, Abstract Composition, Dated 1987
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Unknown artist. Oil on board. Abstract composition. Dated 1987.
The board measures: 65 x 50 cm.
The frame measures: 5 mm.
In excellent condition.
Signed and dated.
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
Abstract Painting of Dripping Paint in a Black Frame
By Richard Rumi
Located in New York, NY
Acrylic on canvas abstract dripping paint action painting in red, black, and white by Richard Rumi, "Assurance".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Picasso Paris, Boeck and Sabart Vintage, 1955, First Edition Art Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage, 1955, first edition, Picasso, S.P.A.D.E.M. Paris, Boeck and Sabartes,
Vintage, Picasso, First Edition, 1955.
Description: Pablo Picasso. Wilhelm Boeck and Jaime Sabartes.
Pu...
Category
20th Century Spanish Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Modernist Painting by Randy Harter New York Artist Father and Child
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous modernist Painting by Randy Harter New York Artist. Father with child in muted tones. Framed size is 30 x 42.
Category
1990s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Hardwood
Roald Hansen, Denmark, Oil on Canvas, Abstract Composition, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Roald Hansen (1938-2018), Denmark. Oil on canvas.
Abstract composition. 1970s.
The canvas measures: 83 x 41 cm.
The frame measures: 9 cm.
In excellen...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Enrico Della Torre Large Painting in Black Charcoal, 2017
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Painting in charcoal on linen made by Enrico Della Torre.
The expressive vision of Enrico is an exploration of space in the painting, an attempt to bring to the limits its capacit...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Paintings
Materials
Linen
Abstract Black & White Painting by R. Godfrey
Located in Malibu, CA
Richard Godfrey 2006 "Idlewild Series" Titled "That Way" another piece in this series has been featured in Architectural Digest.
Bold contemporary piece.
Category
20th Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Sail and Nike, Still Life with Toy Boat and Winged Victory, Silver Leaf and Oil
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous hand applied silver leaf warms the background of this still life. A toy boat and a replica of Nike - the Winged Victory Sculpture in ...
Category
2010s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Silver Leaf
Pablo Picasso Collectible Art Book First Edition, 1955
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage, 1955, first edition, Picasso, S.P.A.D.E.M. Paris, Boeck and Sabartes,
Vintage, Pablo Picasso, First Edition, 1955.
Pablo Picasso, Library or Coffee Table Book,.
Description:...
Category
20th Century Spanish Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Large Abstract Painting
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Huge abstract oil on canvas, laid on board. Dark, atmospheric palette of interlocking geometric shapes. In its original polished metal frame. English, circa 1960s.
Category
20th Century English Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Vena Grebenshikov Acrylic on Canvas Painting Unframed
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vena Grebenshikov (b. 1955) is a classically trained painter. Using his knowledge of the history of art and the methods of the masters, Vena innovated his own technique imbuing his w...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Fukao Rikizo, Black & Red Composition, Oil on Canvas
Located in Kastrup, DK
Fukao Rikizo, born 1946.
Large red and black abstract painting, oil on canvas.
Signed Rikizo 90.
Rikizo Fukao (b. 1946) was raised in Tokyo but moved to Europe in 1971. After wo...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Kofron Fragment Hexentanz w. Decapitated Mans Head Oil on Canvas, Germany c 1940
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A strikingly brutal piece that raises more questions than answers. It was painted during the early 1940s by the German relatively unknown artist Franz Kofron. The fragment has been c...
Category
1940s German Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Yago Hortal Contemporary Art Work "Untitled" Acrylic on Canvas, 2007
By Yago Hortal
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Contemporary art work made by Yago Hortal in 2007 in Barcelona, Spain.
Acrylic on canvas 150 x 150cm
Yago Hortal (Barcelona, 1983) studied Fine Arts ...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Modern Hiroshi Yasukawa Signed Abstract Painting
Located in Roma, IT
Hiroshi Yasukawa was born in Nagano Prefecture in Japan in 1931. After studying art in Osaka, he began a career as a painter and art teacher. At that time, Yasukawa mainly created fi...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Svend Aage Tauscher, Oil on Canvas, Modernist Landscape with Houses
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Svend Aage Tauscher (1911-1984), Danish artist. Oil on canvas.
Modernist landscape with houses. Dated 1965.
The canvas measures: 68 x 47 cm.
Th...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Romul Nutiu, Fereastra, 1993, Oil on Canvas, Framed
Located in Vicenza, VI
Painting belonging to what is the current of Romanian abstract expressionism. A “window” is represented where the pictorial film is characterized by a geometric subdivision of the sp...
Category
1990s Romanian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
20th Century Pop Art, Oil on Canvas Signed by Artist Keir, Germany
Located in Munich, DE
Very dynamic and modern painting with rich colours, natural wooden frame.
Need we say more? This is a very radical expressive work done by a German artist. We have not been able to ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Colorful Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting Signed Alain Boyer
Located in Miami, FL
A very colorful oil on canvas painting by French painter Alain Boyer.
Professionally framed.
Alain Boyer is a self-taught French painter, established at the Maison des Artistes s...
Category
20th Century French Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Chicago Skyline Artist Joseph Catanzaro Winner of the Chicago Artist of the Year
Located in Chicago, IL
Abstract Chicago skyline painting, acrylic on canvas, by local Chicago artist, Joesph Catanzaro. Winner of the Chicago “Artists of the Year” f...
Category
2010s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Peter Keil Abstract Portrait
By Peter Keil
Located in Bradenton, FL
This bold modernist painting was painted by German / American artist Peter Robert Keil (b. 1942). Kiel was born in Züllichau / Pomerania and studied at the University of the Arts, Berlin. His first mentor was painter Otto Nagel. He admired the works of the Expressionists, Picasso in particular, whom he later met in Spain. He was also influenced by Juan Miro...
Category
20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Unknown Artist, Oil on Canvas, Abstract Composition, Mid-20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Unknown artist. Oil on canvas. Abstract composition. Mid-20th century.
The canvas measures: 61 x 38 cm.
The frame measures: 5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Indistinctly signed.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Striking Square Modern Abstract Painting in Silver Frame
By Wayne Cunningham
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Meticulously painted modern painting by Bucks County artist Wayne Cunningham having a busy grid of his signature Pac Man like self portraits in a ...
Category
Early 2000s North American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Bozena Ossowski, Oil on Canvas, 2013
By Bozena Ossowski
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stunning composition 'Black and White emotions' by Bozena Ossowski, oil on canvas, signed, monogram, certificate of authenticity by artist included, unframed.
Category
2010s German Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Monica Perez "Let Go" Original Acrylic Painting 2021
Located in New York, NY
Monica Perez "Let Go" (2) Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas, 2021.
Dimensions include frame size.
Monica Perez’s works are expressions of emotion—im...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Acrylic
Yamil O. Cardenas Multi-Color Abstract Painting in Acrylic on Canvas 2019
Located in Miami, FL
Multi-color Yamil O. Cardenas abstract painting in acrylic on canvas.
Signed and dated, 02/2019 at the front right corner.
Yamil O. Cardenas was born in Cuba in 1972 and recently m...
Category
2010s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Visionnaire Peacock by Michele Astolfi
By Visionnaire, Michele Astolfi
Located in Bologna, IT
Painted glass and Swarovski crystal. Polished stainless steel frame.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paintings
Materials
Crystal, Stainless Steel
Svend Aage Krogstrup, Danish Artist, Acrylic on Board, Abstract Composition
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Svend Aage Krogstrup, Danish artist.
Acrylic on board. Abstract composition. Dated 1995.
The board measures: 80 x 60 cm.
The frame measures: 2 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signe...
Category
1990s Danish Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
Painting Freedom" 2014 Black Grey Silver Acrylic on Canvas by Cecilia Setterdahl
Located in Dubai, Dubai
About the painting “Freedom” 2014
This painting resembles liberty.
Freedom means going from straight order to finding your own way.
About the artist:
Cecilia’s is working with al...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Ole Bjørn Krüger, Danish Artist, Oil on Japanese Paper, Composition
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Bjørn Krüger (1922-2007), Danish artist. Oil on Japanese paper placed on board. Modernist composition. 1960s / 70s.
The paper measures: 78 x 62 cm.
The board measures: 84 x 68 ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Large Oil on Canvas Painting New York Signed Eric Forg
Located in Miami, FL
A very colorful oil on canvas painting by French painter Emanuelle Forq, a graduate from Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, France.
Professionally framed.
Measures: 2" D x 38 1/2" W x...
Category
20th Century French Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Contemporary Oil Painting by Cuban American Artist Juan Navarette
Located in Miami, FL
An abstract painting by seasoned Cuban-American artist Juan Navarette titled "In The Cover Of The Night". Juan A. Navarrete was born in Havana, Cuba, in 1952. A versatile artist, he ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Original Charcoal and Acrylic Media by Kelly Devine, Titled Indispensable Power
By Kelly Devine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kelly finds inspiration pertaining to controversial topics through various literary pieces. She will then use some pages from the novel she has chosen as the canvas to paint her inte...
Category
2010s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Sven Inge Höglund, Oil on Canvas, Abstract Composition, 1960s/70s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sven Inge Höglund (1935 - 2008), Swedish artist. Oil on canvas.
Abstract composition. 1960s / 70s.
The canvas measures: 40.5 x 33 cm.
The frame measures:...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Painting Australian Aboriginal Artist Lorna Fencer Napurrula
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Sweet Potato Dreaming" painting by Lorna Fencer Napurrula
Lorna is a Senior Warlpiri Custodian and she is among a small group of women who collectively produced the first paintings ...
Category
20th Century Australian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Stef Duffy, “Flesh Totes!” Series No.2/8 Figurative Oil Painting, 2018
By Stef Duffy
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Stef Duffy was born in New York, NY, and studied illustration, figurative painting, sculpture and ceramics at Parsons, FIT, Skidmore and NYAA.
Drawing inspiration from both the ma...
Category
2010s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Acrylic, Paint
"Cala Di Volpe Stairway" Oil on Canvas Painting, Signed Gadziela
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vibrant rendition of the unique stairwell of the iconic Hotel Cala di Volpe. The stairwell is a famous element of the hotel, designed by architect Jacque...
Category
20th Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
John Mackay Original Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
A fantastic and striking original oil on board painting by the renowned artist John Mackay. This is signed and dated from 2014.
It is a great size and b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Abstract Landscape, David Lord, circa 1960
By David Lord
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful abstract landscape.
Fabulous colors, almost pastel like.
Acrylic on canvas laid on board.
Antique ebonized oak frame.
Unsigned.
Category
1960s English Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Spanish School 20th Century "Christe"
Located in Madrid, ES
Spanish School
20th century
" Christe "
Oil on canvas
Measures: 93cm x 74cm
Frame: 8cm.
Category
20th Century Spanish Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Ivy Lysdal, b 1937, Acrylic on Canvas, Abstract Modernist Painting, Dated 2005
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ivy Lysdal, b 1937. Danish ceramist and painter.
Acrylic on canvas.
Abstract modernist painting. Colorful palette.
Dated 2005.
Canvas measures: 20 x 20 cm.
Signed on the back....
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
1956 Cubist Guitar Mixed Medium Painting by J Lacoste
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This piece was acquired from a Palm Beach estate and it dates to 1956 and it was created by the French artist J Lacoste. Here Lacoste has used a mixed medium of newspaper, and oil pa...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper
Nicolas Fasolino Realism Oil Painting on Canvas, Argentine Artist
By Nicolas Fasolino
Located in Miami, FL
Nicolas Fasolino Realism Oil Painting on Canvas, Argentine Artist
A still life composition executed in a realist medium by noted Argentine Artist Nicolas Fasolino signed lower right and dated '05. This oil on canvas depicts a candle-lit table...
Category
Early 2000s Argentine Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Walking in Are Place Digital Painting
Located in Milan, IT
Female sacredness is recurrent in this artist's pop-surrealist works. The splendid priestess crosses the metaphysical architecture of her palace, embodying the archaic mystery of femininity. On a panel of fine cotton pictorial canvas, the piece is complete with an American box frame in basswood. Signed and numbered limited edition...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton, Wood
Ivy Lysdal, Acrylic on Canvas, Abstract Modernist Painting, Late 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ivy Lysdal, b 1937. Danish ceramist and painter.
Acrylic on canvas.
Abstract modernist painting. Colourful palette.
Late 20th century.
Canvas measures: 20 x 20 cm.
Signed on t...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Oil Painting on Board by Igor Melnikov ‘Fly Away I’ with Artist Painted Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
Oil on board by Russian painter Igor Melnikov titled “Fly Away I” in 1996. Referenced in the Book on Melnikov’s work titled ‘Pictures’.
Of the modern period.
Category
Late 20th Century Russian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
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