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Item Ships From: Denmark
Untitled 120 - Contemporary abstract graphical painting by Rikke Bjørn
Located in DE
Rikke Bjørn
As a Danish artist based in Copenhagen, Rikke’s work revolves around the exploration of geometric compositions, where colour, shape, and surface converge. Through non-ob...
Category
2010s Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Large Contemporary Abstract Figurative Landscape With Mountains Painting
By Steffen Bue
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
This abstract landscape painting by Danish artist Steffen Bue immerses the viewer into a new interpretation of color, form, and movement. With a zoomed-out perspective, Bue crafts a ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Extra-Large Landscape. Contemporary Figurative Abstract Orange Horizon Painting
By Steffen Bue
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Adventure Ahead, a captivating abstract contemporary landscape by Danish artist Steffen Bue. This impressive 100 x 140 cm (39.37 x 55.12 in) acrylic painting draws viewers into a thr...
Category
2010s Contemporary Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Forever Love
Located in Zofingen, AG
Sometimes, even when you’re not looking for it, true beauty finds its way to you. That’s what happened to me one summer day when I looked out the window and witnessed a breathtaking ...
Category
2010s Impressionist Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"In Love" Extra-Large Warm Pink Colored Contemporary Abstract By Sophie Pollock
By Sophie Pollock
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Introducing "In Love," a mesmerising abstract expressionistic painting by contemporary artist Sophie Pollock. This artwork features a palette of soft rose and pink nuances, subtly bl...
Category
2010s Contemporary Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Paste
1958 Mid-Century Landscape – Dramatic Red Sunset Over Field, Oil on Canvas
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
A stunning mid-century landscape oil painting by Danish artist Max Victor (1919-1993), signed and dated July 3, 1958.
The beautiful composition portrays a vast, open field under a ...
Category
1950s Land Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
White Horse Portrait
Located in Zofingen, AG
"White Horse Portrait" is an original abstract oil painting on canvas that beautifully captures the majestic essence of a white horse on a blue backgro...
Category
2010s Impressionist Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large 3D Assemblage Black And White Contemporary By Swedish Bo Sällström
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
This large contemporary assemblage by Swedish artist Bo Sällström has a strong visual character. It is a assemblage with volume that has an intriguing thr...
Category
1990s Assemblage Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Newsprint, Paper
October Horse
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting, titled ‘October Horse’ captures a horse’s face surrounded by a swirl of autumn leaves. Painted in blue and yellow tones, the horse seems to glow, as if illuminated by ...
Category
2010s Impressionist Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Heart Of America IV" Bison Bull Buffalo Charcoal Drawing, Steffen Bue
By Steffen Bue
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Title: The Heart of America IV
Date: 2024
Artist: Steffen Bue (Danish, 1948 - )
Medium: Charcoal on handmade paper
Dimensions with frame: 26,5in (W) x 19in (H) / 67,5cm (W) x 48,5cm ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Handmade Paper
Vitality
Located in Zofingen, AG
The racing horse is one of the most successful characters and symbolizes courage, good reputation, fame, speed, endurance and perseverance. This is a majestic noble animal. As a tali...
Category
2010s Impressionist Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Extra-Large Grey And White Abstract Painting By Rapfaëlle Pia From 1987
By Raphaelle Pia
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Presenting a stunning extra-large French abstract acrylic painting by French artist Raphaëlle Pia (1942-). This contemporary artwork exhibits a remarkably vivid quality, achieved through the harmonious interplay of a pale color palette and bold, large brushstrokes.
The painting is countersigned. ‘R. Pia’ is signed in the bottom right corner of the canvas, and 'Raphaëlle PIA' is signed on the reverse side of the canvas. It is dated 1987, is titled ‘ ("Guanorgile") "Guanos II" ’, and its' medium is noted to be 'acrylique s/ toile (et technique mixte)' which translates to 'acrylic paint on canvas and mixed technique'. There is also a reference to a Parisian street that is partially crossed out...
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Whispers
Located in Zofingen, AG
This is a story about a couple of horses, rendered in the impressionist style with a palette knife. The painting tells us a story as vivid as the strokes that bring it to life. Again...
Category
2010s Impressionist Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Extra-Large Dark Blue And Red Abstract Dramatic Contemporary Painting
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Extra-large dramatic painting from 1985 by Francois Boissiere (1956 - )
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
"Dream Coming True" Extra-Large Blue Contemporary Landscape By Sophie Pollock
By Sophie Pollock
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
This artwork presents a dreamy blue abstract scenery by contemporary artist Sophie Pollock. With its soft nuances of blue and white, the color palette creates a soothing and serene a...
Category
2010s Abstract Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Cut-Up Canvas I.6 (Abstract Painting)
By Ulla Pedersen
Located in London, GB
Cut-Up Canvas I.6 (Abstract Painting)
Acrylic on canvas. Unframed.
Pedersen works with acrylic paint.
When painting a composition, she tends toward a limited color palette, often ...
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
French Pop Art Modernist Textured Brown Painting Abstract By James Coignard
By James Coignard
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
By French post-war artist James Coignard (1925-2008).
Category
Late 20th Century Post-War Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Etching
"Owl by Night" A Post-War Expressionistic Oil Painting by British Joseph Duncan
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Introducing a beautifully gripping post-war oil painting by British artist Joseph Duncan. Within this intense expressionistic work, the powerful use of c...
Category
1960s Post-War Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Extra-Large Dutch Contemporary Abstract Portrait By Hans Bouman
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
An exquisite contemporary painting by Dutch artist, Hans Bouman.
In this painting Bouman creates a captivating interplay of colors and forms that gives rise to an enigmatic abstract face that invites interpretation and contemplation. This captivating large-scale abstract painting is a harmonious blend of warm white, earthy tones, invigorating orange, and calming blue hues.
Hans Bouman, born in the Netherlands in 1951, embarked on his artistic journey at the Amsterdam Graphic School and the Gerrit Rietveld Academy of Fine Arts. During the early 1980s, Paris became his haven of inspiration, where his debut in galleries marked the onset of an international presence that continues to flourish.
Bouman's artistic evolution is characterized by cycles of creativity, but it is his larger-than-life hieratic heads that he is renown for. These remarkable pieces pay homage to influences as diverse as the Moai sculptures of Easter Island, the intricate masks of Africa...
Category
1990s Contemporary Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled 217 - Contemporary abstract graphical painting by Rikke Bjørn
Located in DE
Rikke Bjørn
As a Danish artist based in Copenhagen, Rikke’s work revolves around the exploration of geometric compositions, where colour, shape, and surface converge. Through non-ob...
Category
2010s Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Wish To See You Here II" Large Vibrant Landscape Painting In Blue, Steffen Bue
By Steffen Bue
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
"Wish To See You Here II" by Danish artist Steffen Bue is a captivating contemporary landscape painting that immerses you in a world of vibrant colors and dynamic forms.
Measuring 3...
Category
2010s Contemporary Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Phoenix Purple" Contemporary Realistic Detailed Pink And Yellow Rose Portrait
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Presenting a contemporary, serene acrylic painting of a single flower exuding a joyous elegance. The up-close pink flower composition is delicately portrayed with thin and delicate brushstrokes, providing a realistic and immersive viewing experience. The soft and subtle nuances of pink, and the bright yellow tucked in soft green bed...
Category
Early 2000s Realist Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Contemporary Multi Color Abstract Painting On Handmade Paper by Martha Holden
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
With its extra-large dimension and joyful composition this painting by American artist Martha Holden is a rare piece. It is a contemporary abstract that ...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Ink, Gouache, Handmade Paper
Feminine Red And Black Modern Abstract Structured Painting By Sture Wikström
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Presenting a modern abstract composition with a textured impasto surface created by the Swedish artist, Sture Wikström (1921-1993). With its textured su...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Board
1943 War Period Textured Still Life Of Table With Oranges And Bottle
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Presenting a charming and decorative composition painted in 1943 by Danish artist Evan Wulff. This stilleben painting unveils a rustic table adorned simply with a wine bottle and two...
Category
1940s Post-War Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
1984 Extra-Large Colorful And Vibrant Modern Abstract Painting. Blue, Yellow.
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
An intriguing and vibrant extra-large contemporary (allegedly) French painting.
In-versio: "Cardaillac", 1984, "Acryl sur papier de chine", "Yellow Orange and Blue".
Not signed.
...
Category
1980s Abstract Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Handmade Paper
Morning-Skyscape, Dramatic Pink Red Impasto Contemporary By Joyce Weinstein
By Joyce Weinstein
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
An abstract contemporary painting by Joyce Weinstein. "City-Morning-Skyscape" is a captivating painting from 1982 that flaunt the artist's early brilli...
Category
1980s Contemporary Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid-Century Modern Extra-Large Red Abstract Oil Painting By Kai Lindemann
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
An extra-large red abstract composition that invigorates the bystander with its powerful red and black color play. This oil painting is an exquisite example of a mid-century modern a...
Category
1960s Post-War Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Contemporary Textured Mixed Media Acrylic Painting By Anette Holmberg
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
This is a beautiful and tranquil acrylic painting on canvas. At a first glimpse, the painting looks subtle, but multiple soft and fine nuances, forms, and textures appear when you near in. The painting evokes a feeling of Nordic minimalism.
The painting is made by Danish artist Anette Holmberg...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Post-War Modern Abstract Portrait Assemblage With Textured Surface By HJ Breuste
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Discover the captivating allure of this abstract assemblage composition by German (Hannover) artist Hans-Jürgen Breuste (1933-2012). Crafted with mixed media on a wooden board, it co...
Category
1960s Post-Modern Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Brass
Post War Modern Landscape Pickaxe Man On Hill, Joergen Boberg, 1950's
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Landscape painting with working man by renowned Danish artist Joergen Boberg (1940-2009) is 11,8in (H) x 11,8 (B) / 30cm (H) x 30cm (B). Signed 'B' and dated '57' in upper left corn...
Category
1950s Post-War Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Gold And Orange Warm Contemporary Abstract Painting By Kenneth Strandby
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Presenting a large gold, orange, and yellow contemporary abstract painting by Danish artist Kenneth Strandby (1960 - ). With its color and its large size the painting has a warm and ...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
1963 Post-War Grey Modern Abstract Painting By Ferdinand Spindel
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Introducing a captivating post-war modern painting by German artist Ferdinand Spindel. In a stunning abstract composition, this piece features a harm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-War Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel, Mixed Media
"Finding Home" Large Cloudy Blue Contemporary Abstract Landscape By Steffen Bue
By Steffen Bue
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
“Finding Home” is a beautiful cloudy landscape painting by contemporary Danish artist Steffen Bue. In this work, Bue's signature collage style is on full d...
Category
2010s Abstract Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
French Feminine Contemporary Colorful Abstract Painting By Jean Pierre Guiot
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
A beautiful and soft feminine gouache painting by French artist Jean Pierre Guiot. With a soft dark color palette of dark green, yellow, red, and blue, this piece exudes an emotional...
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Gouache
"Step Carefully" Colorful And Vivid Orange Contemporary Abstract By Steffen Bue
By Steffen Bue
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
"Step Carefully" is a contemporary abstract painting by Danish artist Steffen Bue who invites you to experience a vivid and dynamic creation. Its vib...
Category
2010s Abstract Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Cut-Up Paper I.5 (Abstract Painting)
By Ulla Pedersen
Located in London, GB
Cut-Up Paper I.5 (Abstract Painting)
Acrylic on paper. Unframed.
Pedersen works with acrylic paint.
When painting a composition, she tends toward a limited color palette, often re...
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Cut-Up Paper 2007 (Abstract painting)
By Ulla Pedersen
Located in London, GB
Cut-Up Paper 2007 (Abstract painting)
Acrylic on paper - Unframed.
Pedersen works with acrylic paint.
When painting a composition, she tends toward a limited color palette, often ...
Category
2010s Abstract Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Devotion
Located in Zofingen, AG
In a small, quiet town, there lived a young man who was deeply devoted to a young woman he had loved for as long as he could remember. His love for her was pure and unwavering, a con...
Category
2010s Impressionist Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Cut-Up Canvas I.2
By Ulla Pedersen
Located in London, GB
Acrylic on canvas - Unframed
Pedersen works with acrylic paint.
When painting a composition, she tends toward a limited color palette, often reducing the composition to minimal, ha...
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Bunch of Grapes
Located in Zofingen, AG
The “Bunch of Grapes” artwork was inspired by nature and captures the energy of beautiful and juicy fruit grown in my parents' country house. Thanks to the variety of hues of oil pai...
Category
2010s Impressionist Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Pink Dreams. Original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
“Pink Dreams” is an original oil painting on canvas, radiating brightness and airiness. The motif with the little dancers conveys a festive mood through vibrant shades of pink, blue,...
Category
2010s Impressionist Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cut-Up 21-1 (Abstract painting)
By Ulla Pedersen
Located in London, GB
Cut-Up 21-1 (Abstract painting)
Acrylic on canvas - Unframed.
Pedersen works with acrylic paint.
When painting a composition, she tends toward a limited color palette, often reduc...
Category
2010s Abstract Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled 188 - Contemporary abstract graphical painting by Rikke Bjørn
Located in DE
Rikke Bjørn
As a Danish artist based in Copenhagen, Rikke’s work revolves around the exploration of geometric compositions, where colour, shape, and surface converge. Through non-ob...
Category
2010s Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Still Life with Grapes, Wine and Cheese
Located in Zofingen, AG
This is a Still Life original oil painting with grapes, a glass of wine and cheese. It is painted on canvas cardboard. The artwork must be framed to hang on the wall. It's a one-of-a...
Category
2010s Impressionist Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
"Simulations" 4-Piece Unique Multicolour Contemporary Foil by Nikolaus Koliusis
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Step into a world where color, form, and movement converge in harmonious splendor with "Simulations," a mesmerizing 4-piece artwork by the Austrian contemporary artist, Nikolaus Koli...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Foil
Cut-Up Paper 2004 (Abstract Drawing)
By Ulla Pedersen
Located in London, GB
Cut-Up Paper 2004 (Abstract Drawing)
Acrylic on paper - Unframed.
Pedersen works with acrylic paint.
When painting a composition, she tends toward a limited color palette, often r...
Category
2010s Abstract Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Lilac Morning
Located in Zofingen, AG
This floral still life is painted in the impasto technique on high-quality Italian canvas, bringing depth and dimension to every brushstroke. The artist captures the brilliance of a ...
Category
2010s Impressionist Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Extra-Large Skyscape Dramatic And Structured Heaven By Alejandro Hermann
By Alejandro Hermann
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Introducing an extra-large painting, measuring an impressive 180cm x 180cm/70,9in x 70,9 in by the visionary artist Alejandro Hermann. Within this painting you experience an contempo...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel, Putty
"African Image" Large Assemblage African Red Blue Mask By Danish Jørgen Waring
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
This large contemporary African-inspired mask assemblage is an eye-catcher. The sharp contrast between the bright red and deep blue colors has a powerful visual statement and awakens your senses immediately. It will be a very personal and thrilling curiosity to have hanging.
The sculptural artwork is an assemblage made of mixed media. Within it, you will find horns, fur, claws, an animal skull, hair, feathers, wooden objects, hair, etc. All of it is assembled and mounted on a wooden showcase and topped with a plexiglass box.
The assemblage is made by the internationally celebrated Danish artist and sculptor Jørgen Waring...
Category
1990s Contemporary Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Plexiglass
Pink Peony. Original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
"The Pink Peony" was meditatively painted on a frosty winter day when the artist was dreaming about warm summer days, and the soul wanted tenderness and warmth. The artwork is painte...
Category
2010s Impressionist Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Little Ballerinas. Original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
This unique and delicate artwork was created using the artist's original technique on a high-quality Italian linen canvas. The vibrant oil painting, rendered in shades of purple and ...
Category
2010s Impressionist Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dolphin
Located in Zofingen, AG
Dolphins are still hunted and killed. They also face threats from habitat loss and marine pollution. Dolphins are kept in captivity and trained to perform tricks. I would love them t...
Category
2010s Impressionist Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Cut-Up Paper II.8 (Abstract Painting)
By Ulla Pedersen
Located in London, GB
Cut-Up Paper II.8 (Abstract Painting)
Acrylic on paper. Unframed.
Pedersen works with acrylic paint.
When painting a composition, she tends toward a limited color palette, often r...
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Cut-Up 21-1 (Abstract painting)
By Ulla Pedersen
Located in London, GB
Acrylic on canvas - Unframed.
Pedersen works with acrylic paint.
When painting a composition, she tends toward a limited color palette, often reducing the composition to minimal, h...
Category
2010s Abstract Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled 197 - Contemporary abstract graphical painting by Rikke Bjørn
Located in DE
Rikke Bjørn
As a Danish artist based in Copenhagen, Rikke’s work revolves around the exploration of geometric compositions, where colour, shape, and surface converge. Through non-ob...
Category
2010s Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled 194 - Contemporary abstract graphical painting by Rikke Bjørn
Located in DE
Rikke Bjørn
As a Danish artist based in Copenhagen, Rikke’s work revolves around the exploration of geometric compositions, where colour, shape, and surface converge. Through non-ob...
Category
2010s Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Extra Large Relief With Dramatic Structured Surface By Danish Benedicte Pedersen
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Introducing a captivating large feminine relief that exudes elegance and soothing comfort. Crafted from a single piece of suede leather, the wavy structure of the relief starts subtl...
Category
2010s Contemporary Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Leather
Ordinary miracle
Located in Zofingen, AG
"I still remember my memories from childhood, when the horse bowed its velvet muzzle over me. Her huge wet eyes, which you couldn't keep your eyes off, are framed by fluffy long eyelashes. I saw in its eyes another unreal fairy-tale world. Adults said, just stroke her, it asks you. And I thought it wanted to tell me some secret. And I always wanted to learn horse language to understand it. This is what my painting "Ordinary Miracle" is about. The horse still remains a fabulous creature for me. It is like a magical vehicle that can take you to a wonderland and fulfill your innermost desire. It connects me to the world of mystery and magic."
Size of the canvas: 70*50 cm. The painting will look great in a classic and modern style interior. It is suitable for kids or a nursery room...
Category
2010s Impressionist Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cut-Up Canvas 2002 (Abstract Painting)
By Ulla Pedersen
Located in London, GB
Cut-Up Canvas 2002 (Abstract Painting)
Acrylic on canvas - Unframed.
Pedersen works with acrylic paint.
When painting a composition, she tends toward a limited color palette, ofte...
Category
2010s Abstract Denmark - Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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