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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
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Style: Modern
Tropical Abstract Painting by Richard Von White
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Colorful tropical painting with a female form hidden in the abstract composition. Modern gold frame. By Jamaican artist, Richard Von White.
Category
1980s North American Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Billowing Clouds Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
This captivating 4-foot by 5-foot oil on canvas painting is a contemporary American masterpiece that captures the raw, untamed beauty of wild billowing storm clouds set against a roy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Untitled # 115 by Murray Duncan, mix media on paper, abstract, framed
Located in Toronto, CA
Untitled #115 by Murray Duncan
Mix media on paper
Framed, wood/glass
33" w x 41" tall x 1.25" depth
Murray Duncan, b. 1966, is a self taught creator. He is one of the founders and t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper
A Oil Paiting on Canvas Titled "Encounters" signed Ashwini Sirur 2004
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An oil painting on canvas features 15 female nudes in the cubist style in erotic positions on a background of cubist shapes. All the images blend nicely in shades of grey, white, re...
Category
Early 2000s North American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
"Woman and Her Cat" Mixed Media Artwork by Rupert Picott
By Rupert Picott
Located in Pasadena, CA
The work is a lively portrayal of an African nude woman in her bedroom. Under the bed, a discontent cat harbors grudges against its owner robbing its yellow cushion. The painting is ...
Category
Late 20th Century Senegalese Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
Vintage Water Color Painting, Mary Blair, Legendary Walt Disney Studios Animator
Located in San Francisco, CA
This collectible painting is by Mary Blair, legendary animator for Walt Disney Studios, is of a pair of dancing rabbits in coat tails. The unframed...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Untitled #135 by Murray Duncan, mix media on paper, abstract
Located in Toronto, CA
Untitled #135 by Murray Duncan
Mix media on paper
Framed, wood/glass
Murray Duncan, b. 1966, is a self taught creator. He is one of the founders and th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint, Paper
"Art is a Criminal Action" by Ulrike Rosenbach, Edition 2/10, Germany, 1969
Located in New York City, NY
Hand-signed by artist; frame included.
"Art is a Criminal Action" by Ulrike Rosenbach, Silkscreen on Canvas, Edition 2/10, Germany, 1969
Category
1960s German Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
ROMAN WIELOCH - Kraków - Reverse Painting on Glass - Poland - Circa 2000
Located in Chatham, ON
ROMAN WIELOCH - 'Kraków' - Contemporary reverse painting on glass - view of St. Mary's Church - likely for the tourist market - rear mounted with black paper - sealed with adhesive t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Paintings
Materials
Glass, Paint
Contemporary Framed Watercolor Portrait - Unsigned - Canada - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Contemporary watercolor portrait of a young boy - unsigned - custom silk matte and gilt frame with glass - hanger to the back - Canada - late 20th century.
Excellent condition - bri...
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint, Paper
Monumental Vintage Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting with Rich Colors
Located in Miami, FL
Monumental Vintage Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting with Rich Colors
Offered for sale is a very large abstract oil painting on canvas. The canvas is stretched on wood and has rich d...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Large Vintage Lee Reynolds Abstract Butterfly Painting, Framed
By Lee Reynolds
Located in Miami, FL
Large Vintage Lee Reynolds Abstract Butterfly Painting, Framed
Offered for sale is a large late 20th-century framed abstract painting of a butterfly by the American artist Lee Reyno...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Wire
Superb Modern Surrealist Painting on Wood
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Superb Modern Surrealist Painting on Wood. From the private collection of a renowned Beverly Hills modern art collector. Unsigned.
Category
1990s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood
' Cake ' by artist Murray Duncan, mix media on board, glided vintage frame
Located in Toronto, CA
' Cake ' by artist Murray Duncan
Mix media on board - paint, oil stick and pencil
Size of artwork is 20" x 30"
Size of framed artwork - 31" x 41" x 4"
The artwork is framed in a ant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
First Light by Murray Duncan, mix media on canvas, abstract, modern, framed
Located in Toronto, CA
' First Light ' by Murray Duncan
Mix media on canvas
Size: 36" x 36" x 2"
Framed in a white floating frame/wood
Murray Duncan is a self taught contemporary artist and designer, work...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Peinture à l'huile de Yuri Gorbachev "Winter Outside St Petersburg" USA 2001
By Yuri Gorbachev
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Youri Gorbatchev (né le 29 décembre 1948 en URSS ) est un peintre et sculpteur russe . Sa carrière a atteint le plus haut niveau de l'art international. Yuri Gorbatchev a créé sa pro...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Gold
California Plein Aire Landscape, Jason Situ (B. 1949)
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming small impressionist painting of Occidental Hill, a location in Southern California. The painting was exhibited at "Nature's Palette: Garden Views, Visions and Fant...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint, Wood
Contemporary Hand-Painted Textured Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
Handmade oil and acrylic painting on canvas with textured and dimensional details. This canvas is unframed. This painting was purchased from an independent artist on Etsy.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Evermore by Murray Duncan, mix media on canvas, framed
Located in Toronto, CA
'Evermore by artist Murray Duncan, 2023
Mix media on canvas, mounted in a floating black frame
Size: 57" tall x 72" wide x 2" depth, overall size
Sig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Leif Knudsen, Swedish artist. Mixed media on paper. Abstract composition.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Leif Knudsen (1928-1975), Swedish artist.
Mixed media on paper.
Abstract composition.
Signed and dated '57.
In perfect condition.
Total dimensions: 44.0 cm x 33.0 cm.
Image dimensio...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
Svän Grandin, Swedish artist. Mixed media on paper. Floral still life.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Svän Grandin (1906-1982), Swedish artist.
Mixed media on paper. Floral still life in a modernist style.
1960s.
Perfect condition.
Image dimensions: 36.0 c...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
Large Contemporary Hand Embellished Color Giclee on Canvas signed FABRICE
By Fabrice
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning contemporary piece of decorative artwork by Fabrice.
Mixed media giclee on canvas with embellishments by Fabrice using oil paint and a fine brush.
Hand signed lower righ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Oil-Painting by Jean Thomas (1923- 2019): 'A Religious Life: Tower of Babel'
Located in NICE, FR
Trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Lyon, Jean Thomas began exhibiting his works as early as 1946. Following in the footsteps of the great painters of modernity, his early paintin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Oil-Painting by Jean Thomas (1923- 2019): 'the Viaduct of Caramel'
Located in NICE, FR
Trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Lyon, Jean Thomas began exhibiting his works as early as 1946. Following in the footsteps of the great painters of modernity, his early paintin...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Oil-Painting by Jean Thomas (1923- 2019): 'An Isolated Farm; Verdon Canyon'
Located in NICE, FR
Trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Lyon, Jean Thomas began exhibiting his works as early as 1946. Following in the footsteps of the great painters of modernity, his early paintin...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Helmer Wallin, listed Swedish artist. Acrylic on paper. Modern landscape
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Helmer Wallin (1906-2004), listed Swedish artist.
Acrylic on paper.
Abstract landscape.
1960s.
Signed.
In perfect condition.
Total dimensions: 26.5 cm x 21.5 cm.
Image dimensions: 1...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Monumental Mixed Media Painting Bill and Hilary Clinton "Sweet Embrace"
Located in Miami, FL
Monumental Mixed Media Painting Bill and Hilary Clinton "Sweet Embrace"
Offered for sale is a monumental mixed media collage of Bill and Hillary Clinton as photographed on a beach d...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paper
Large Hand Embellished Color Giclee on Canvas "Titled "Conversation", Signed
By Fabrice
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning contemporary piece of decorative artwork by FABRICE.
Mixed media giclee on canvas with embellishments by FABRICE using oil paint and a fine brush. Hand signed lower right...
Category
20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
' No Reason ' by Murray Duncan, mix media on board, abstract, geometric, modern
Located in Toronto, CA
No Reason 'by Murray Duncan
Mix media on artist board
Size is 48" x 60" x 1.5"
The artwork is unframed
Murray Duncan is a self-taught creative visionary. Know for his large-scale, e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Still life Oil painting Champagne Bottle Strawberries - John Michaux
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful still life oil painting, made by the Belgian artists John Michaux.
It is a colorful scene with strawberries and cherries in a blue and white ceramic bowl and a champagne bottle, against the background of a house interior.
Oil on canvas in a nice wooden frame, which is original and from the same period.
John Michaux is quite a well known Belgian artist, he has his own wiki page.
Dimensions frame: 67 x 72 cm
Dimensions canvas: 55 x 59 cm
Free shipping worldwide
About John Michaux, from 'Belgian Artist from the 19th and 20th Century by Paul Piron'
MICHAUX, John (Antwerp, 1876 - Brussels, 1956)
Painter. Educated at the Higher Institute in Antwerp and student of Frans Hens...
Category
1920s Belgian Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint, Wood, Canvas
5 Times A Charm by Murray Duncan, mix media on artist board, abstract
Located in Toronto, CA
5 Times A Charm 'by Murray Duncan
Mix media on artist board, abstract geometric
The size is 60" wide x 48" tall x 2" depth
Unframed.
Murray Duncan is a self-taught creative visiona...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Harley Francis Abstract Oil on Canvas c1970s
Located in Oakland, CA
Beautiful geometric abstract oil on canvas by American artist, Harley Francis (1940-2017). Francis was an incredibly prolific artist, painter, set designer, and ceramicist. Francis w...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Oil-Painting 'Rhône Valley: Chapel and Keep of Mornas Castle' by Jean Thomas
Located in NICE, FR
Trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Lyon, Jean Thomas began exhibiting his works as early as 1946. Following in the footsteps of the great painters of modernity, his early paintin...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Oil-Painting by Jean Thomas (1923-2019) 'The Paillon Valley seen from Peillon'
Located in NICE, FR
Trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Lyon, Jean Thomas began exhibiting his works as early as 1946. Following in the footsteps of the great painters of modernity, his early paintin...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Mort Carl Abstract Painting c1970s
Located in Oakland, CA
Mort Carl (1905-1985) American
Fantastic large-scale abstract oil on canvas painting c1971. Most likely painted during the artists later years in the Bay Area. Originally from New Yo...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Oil-Painting by Jean Thomas (1923-2019) 'Arrival at the village of Soleils'
Located in NICE, FR
Trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Lyon, Jean Thomas began exhibiting his works as early as 1946. Following in the footsteps of the great painters of modernity, his early paintin...
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Les Simonnet unique pieces diptych paint on lucite framed 1996
Located in Paris, IDF
This unique composition, conceived by Les Simonnet, dates back to 1996. Crafted on lucite, the two paintings are nestled within painted wooden shadow boxes. The abstract forms are mi...
Category
1990s French Modern Paintings
Materials
Lucite
Vintage Abstract Color Study Painting
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage abstract original oil painting on canvas. A chic color study in brilliant clear colors. Signed by the artist. Acquired at a Palm Beach estate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Paintings
Materials
Metal
Vintage Blue Still Life Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in west palm beach, FL
Vintage unsigned blue hue still life featuring yellow flowers with teal vase and beautiful shadow work. The piece has a modern element with almost a monochromatic story featuring sev...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Harley Francis Abstract Painting Triptych c1970s
Located in Oakland, CA
Incredible triptych abstract oil on canvas by American artist, Harley Francis c1979. These can be arranged in any order, all three pieces are signed.
Francis (1940-2017) was an inc...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
“Il Desiderio Espresso “ Italian Mid-Century Painting
Located in Austin, TX
Mix media on canvas from mid-century Italy. This piece is signed by the artist and is titled “Il Desiderio Espresso”, translating to “The Expressed Desire.” The painting has beautifu...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
“Di Stelle Cadenti” Italian Mid-Century Painting
Located in Austin, TX
Mixed media on canvas from mid-century Italy. This piece is signed by the artist, attributed to Danilo Pacchiotti’s entourage. It is titled “Di Stelle Cadenti”; translating to “Of Sh...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Modern Abstract Oil Painting of a Nun
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Modern Abstract Oil Painting of a Nun. Unsigned. From the private art collection of renowned modern art collector Rosette Delug.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Abstract Cobra Composition - Small Danish Oil Painting, 1977
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small abstract oil composition executed with putty and hands/fingers on canvas. It bears its title to its back 'Heidi' and is dated 1977. Its a portrait of an unknown female called H...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
'Training Drills' by Solomon Samsonovich Boim, 1950, Soviet Neorealism
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
'Training Drills' by Solomon Samsonovich Boim, Russian (1899–1988)
Russia, dated 1950
"Training Drills" by Solomon Samsonovich Boim, a distinguished Russian artist (1899–1978), is a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Madeline Weiss Geometric Jewels Original Oil Signed
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic original oil by Madeline Weiss. Signed. Brilliantly colored large geometric jewels floating on a background of tone on tone jewels.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
1970s Hard Edge Abstract Geometric Painting on Canvas, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Hard Edge Abstract Geometric Painting on Canvas, Signed
Offered for sale is a 1970s hand-painted acrylic hard-edge abstract painting created on the diagonal. The geometri...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Paintings
Materials
Wire
Painting by Ron Veasey, Untitled, 2014
Located in New York City, NY
Painting by Ron Veasey, Untitled, 2014
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Large Oil-on-Canvas Painting by Pham Luan, Vietnam
Located in NICE, FR
About the artist:
Pham Luan was born in 1954 in Hanoi, Vietnam. He graduated from Hanoi Teacher's Training College and is self-taught in visual arts. Pham L...
Category
Late 20th Century Vietnamese Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Russell Christoffersen Abstract On Canvas In Yellow & Pink- Signed
Located in west palm beach, FL
Step into the warm embrace of "Sunset Serenity," a vintage Russell Christoffersen abstract on canvas adorned in mesmerizing shades of yellow and pink. Each stroke bears the signature...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Wood
Vintage Late 20th Century Abstract Art- Signed
Located in west palm beach, FL
Celestial Symphony: A masterful manifestation of late 20th-century abstract art, signed with enigmatic grace. This transcendent piece beckons viewers into a mesmerizing dance of colo...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Paintings
Materials
Zebra Wood
21st Century Abstract Expressionist Fine Art THE SPACE IN BETWEEN by Troy Smith
Located in Paris, FR
The Space in Between is the spontaneous interpretation and materialization of the positive flows of energies that govern the relationships between two loving beings and more particul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Jo Patch Oil on Board Painting
By Jo Patch
Located in Miami, FL
A very decorative work of art by listed artist, Jo Patch.
Jo Patch born in Opprebais on January 13, 1937. He was active in Belgium primarily although many of his works were exhibit...
Category
20th Century Belgian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint, Masonite
Large Oil Painting by Joyce Roybal, Three Young Musicians
Located in Miami, FL
An original oil painting on rice paper of three musicians by listed painter Joyce Roybal (born 1955). Roybal is well known for his whimsical car...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Vintage Boho Monumental Abstract Swirl Painting
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Original oil on canvas. A chic abstract design in a neutral color palette. Monumental in size and drama. Signed by the artist. Acquired from a NY estate.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Jo Patch Oil on Board Painting
By Jo Patch
Located in Miami, FL
A very decorative work of art by listed artist, Jo Patch.
Jo Patch born in Opprebais on January 13, 1937. He was active in Belgium primarily although many of his works were exhibit...
Category
20th Century Belgian Modern Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Paint
Jules Schyl, Still Life Painting
By Jules Schyl
Located in Kastrup, DK
Jules Schyl (Swedish 1893-1977)
Painting. Arrangement / still life: Fruit bowl and bust head.
Oil on canvas.
Dimensions without frame: 43 x 37 cm.
Signed: Schyl
Category
20th Century Swedish Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Asian Batik painting of Indian religion in wood frame, 1900-1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Asian Batik painting of Indian religion in wood frame, 1900-1990s
Painting painted with the batik technique on fabric. The structure of the painting is divided into 5 circles, one at...
Category
20th Century Asian Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Modern paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
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