Abstract Paintings
ABSTRACT STYLE
Beginning in the early 20th century, abstract art became a leading style of modernism. Rather than portray the world in a way that represented reality, as had been the dominating style of Western art in the previous centuries, abstract paintings, prints and sculptures are marked by a shift to geometric forms, gestural shapes and experimentation with color to express ideas, subject matter and scenes.
Although abstract art flourished in the early 1900s, propelled by movements like Fauvism and Cubism, it was rooted in the 19th century. In the 1840s, J.M.W. Turner emphasized light and motion for atmospheric paintings in which concrete details were blurred, and Paul Cézanne challenged traditional expectations of perspective in the 1890s.
Some of the earliest abstract artists — Wassily Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint — expanded on these breakthroughs while using vivid colors and forms to channel spiritual concepts. Painter Piet Mondrian, a Dutch pioneer of the art movement, explored geometric abstraction partly owing to his belief in Theosophy, which is grounded in a search for higher spiritual truths and embraces philosophers of the Renaissance period and medieval mystics. Black Square, a daringly simple 1913 work by Russian artist Kazimir Malevich, was a watershed statement on creating art that was free “from the dead weight of the real world,” as he later wrote.
Surrealism in the 1920s, led by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Meret Oppenheim and others, saw painters creating abstract pieces in order to connect to the subconscious. When Abstract Expressionism emerged in New York during the mid-20th century, it similarly centered on the process of creation, in which Helen Frankenthaler’s expressive “soak-stain” technique, Jackson Pollock’s drips of paint, and Mark Rothko’s planes of color were a radical new type of abstraction.
Conceptual art, Pop art, Hard-Edge painting and many other movements offered fresh approaches to abstraction that continued into the 21st century, with major contemporary artists now exploring it, including Anish Kapoor, Mark Bradford, El Anatsui and Julie Mehretu.
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Style: Abstract
Abstract Composition Inspired by Bach, Framed Abstract Watercolor Painting, Pink
Located in Denver, CO
Original vintage watercolor painting by twentieth century San Francisco woman artist, Hildegarde Haas (1926-2002). "Bach - English Suite No.2 in A Minor...
Category
20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Untitled LIX by Ferle - Large abstract painting, colourful, vibrant tones
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled LIX is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 200 cm × 140 cm (78.7 × 55.1 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and ...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled LXV by Ferle - Large abstract painting, blue and red, dark tones
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled LXV is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 280 × 200 cm (110.2 × 78.7 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and co...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Surfacing by Frédérique Domergue - Abstract painting, metal leaves, sea, sky
Located in Paris, FR
Surfacing is a unique painting by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This painting is made with oxidized zinc and bronze leaves on aluminium panel, patina fixed with bee...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
TN600-D by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract painting, diptych, blue
Located in Paris, FR
TN600-D is a unique acrylic on canvas diptych painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno, dimensions are 100 × 146 cm (39.4 × 57.5 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unfra...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
TN 566 by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract painting, red, white, black
Located in Paris, FR
TN 566 is a unique ink and acrylic on canvas painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno. The painting is made with acrylic on paper, dimensions are 195 × 97 cm (76.8 × 38...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
"A Walk of Life 2" Abstract Painting 39" x 47" inch by Ahmed Dafrawy
Located in Culver City, CA
"A Walk of Life 2" Abstract Painting 39" x 47" inch by Ahmed Dafrawy
Dafrawy’s fine arts academic background started in 2014 when he received the certificate of drawing course comp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Untitled 97" Abstract Painting 16" x 16" inch by Ahmed Dafrawy
Located in Culver City, CA
"Untitled 97" Abstract Painting 16" x 16" inch by Ahmed Dafrawy
Dafrawy’s fine arts academic background started in 2014 when he received the certificate of drawing course completio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Permanescence N496D by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract work on paper
Located in Paris, FR
Permanescence N496-D is a unique ink and acrylic on paper diptych painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno, dimensions are 65 × 100 cm (25.6 × 39.4 in).
The artwork is...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Acrylic
"Untitled 3.23" Abstract Oil Painting 77" x 53" inch by Gayatri Gamuz
Located in Culver City, CA
"Untitled 3.23" Abstract Oil Painting 77" x 53" inch by Gayatri Gamuz
This artwork ships rolled in a tube due to its size
In search of silence, in search of the self.
Her work eme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Confluences by Frédérique Domergue - Abstract painting on metal leaves, sea, sky
Located in Paris, FR
Confluences is a unique painting by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This painting is made with oxidized zinc and bronze leaves on aluminium, patina fixed with beeswax...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Untitled LI by Ferle - Large abstract painting, grey and black, dark tones
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled LI is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 200 cm × 140 cm (78.7 × 55.1 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and c...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fantasy, library, Abstract, colored, Oil on canvas, Expressionism, Geometric
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont, as an artist, excels in mastering the material and layering on the canvas, a technique that allows her to create works rich in texture and depth. When she chooses the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled XXXIII by Ferle - Large abstract painting, red and blue, colourful
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XXXIII is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 200 cm × 140 cm (78.7 × 55.1 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed a...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled X by Frédérique Domergue - Contemporary abstract painting on metal
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled X is a unique painting by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This painting is made with oxidized zinc and bronze leaves on aluminium panel, patina fixed with be...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Bronze
The Earth is round II by Frédérique Domergue - Abstract painting on metal, sea
Located in Paris, FR
The Earth is round II is a unique painting by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This painting is made with oxidized zinc and bronze leaves on aluminium panel, patina fi...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Permanescence N495 by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy, abstract painting, Japan
Located in Paris, FR
Permanescence N495 is a unique ink and acrylic on paper painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno, dimensions are 65 × 50 cm (25.6 × 19.7 in).
The artwork is signed, so...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Acrylic
Untitled LIV by Ferle - Large abstract painting, dark tones, grey colours
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled LIV is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 200 × 140 cm (78.7 × 55.1 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Colourful Surrealist Abstract Geometric Acrylic on Paper.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Late 20th century abstract geometric acrylic on paper by British artist Derek Carruthers. Signed bottom right and signed and dated to the reverse.
A ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Handmade Paper
Untitled XXIII by Ferle - Abstract painting, lines, deep colours, red, blue
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XXIII is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 100 cm x 70 cm (39.4 × 27.6 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled XLIV by Ferle - Large abstract painting, earth tones, black, brown
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XLIV is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 280 × 200 cm (110.2 × 78.7 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and c...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Permanescence N727 by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy, abstract painting, ink
Located in Paris, FR
Permanescence N727 is a unique ink and acrylic painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno. The painting is made with acrylic on canvas, dimensions are 50 × 65 cm (19.7 × ...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Ink
Untitled LX by Ferle - large abstract painting, green & yellow
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled LX is an abstract painting by French contemporary artist Ferle.
Oil on free-standing canvas, W 140 cm x H 200 cm // W 55 in. x H 78 3/4 in.
”In her work, Ferle creates new s...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Permanescence N528 by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy, abstract painting, Japan
Located in Paris, FR
Permanescence N528 is a unique ink and acrylic on paper painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno, dimensions are 65 × 50 cm (25.6 × 19.7 in).
The artwork is signed, so...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Acrylic
Large Surrealist Abstract, Yellow, Original Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Large Surrealist Abstract, Yellow, Original Oil Painting
By French artist, Sophie Danielle Rubinstain 1922-2018
The painting is stamped with the artis...
Category
1950s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
мир - abstract painting by Kuzana Ogg
Located in Denver, CO
"мир" by artist Kuzana Ogg is a bright composition bursting with light and color. Ogg has utilized oil tint int eh creation of this work, creating washes of translucent hues which sh...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
N572 by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy, abstract painting, ink, acrylic
Located in Paris, FR
N572 is a unique ink and acrylic on paper painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno. The painting is made with acrylic on paper, dimensions are 50 × 65 cm (19.7 × 25.6 i...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Acrylic, Paper
The Earth is round by Frédérique Domergue - Abstract painting on metal, seascape
Located in Paris, FR
The Earth is round is a unique painting by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This painting is made with oxidized zinc and bronze leaves on aluminium panel, patina fixed...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Bronze, Metal
All the Sun on the Sea II by F. Domergue - Large painting on metal leaves, sea
Located in Paris, FR
All the Sun on the Sea II is a unique painting by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This painting is made with oxidized zinc and bronze leaves on aluminium panel, patin...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Bronze
Frost horizon on Enceladus II by Frédérique Domergue - Abstract painting, metal
Located in Paris, FR
Frost horizon on Enceladus II is a unique painting by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This painting is made with oxidized zinc and bronze leaves on aluminium panel, p...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Bronze, Metal
TN696-D by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract painting, diptych
Located in Paris, FR
TN696-D is a unique diptych painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno. The painting is made with ink and acrylic on canvas, dimensions are 70 × 100 cm (27.6 × 39.4 in). ...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
Untitled LVIII by Ferle - Colour abstract art, oil painting, red and purple
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled LVIII is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 200 × 140 cm (78.7 × 55.1 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"TRAVELLER" Abstract Mixed Media Painting 27.5" x 35.5" inch by Masha Iv
Located in Culver City, CA
"TRAVELLER" Abstract Mixed Media Painting 27.5" x 35.5" inch by Masha Iv
Medium:
Mixed Media. Canvas, acrylic, ceramic paint, paper.
ABOUT:
Masha Iv is a Russian artist, perform...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ceramic, Canvas, Paper, Acrylic
TN664 by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract painting
Located in Paris, FR
TN664 is a painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno. The painting is made with ink and acrylic on canvas, dimensions are 100 × 65 cm. The artwork is signed, sold unfram...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
Untitled XXXIX by Ferle - Large abstract painting, grey and black, dark tones
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XXXIX is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 280 × 200 cm (110.2 × 78.7 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and ...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1960 Italy Abstract Painting and Paper Collage by Ermete Lancini
Located in Brescia, IT
This stunning abstract artwork was made in 1960, by the well known Italian artist Ermete Lancini.
The artwork is a painting and a collage with newspaper sheet and other glued element...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Magazine Paper, Oil
Untitled XLVI by Ferle - Large abstract painting, red and dark blue tones
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XLVI is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 200 cm × 140 cm (78.7 × 55.1 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled L by Ferle - Large abstract painting, red and black, dark background
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled L is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 200 cm × 140 cm (78.7 × 55.1 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and co...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blue Marsh I by Frédérique Domergue - Contemporary abstract painting, sea, sky
Located in Paris, FR
Blue Marsh I is a unique painting by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This painting is made with oxidized zinc and bronze leaves on aluminium panel, patina fixed with ...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Bronze
Permanescence TN694-T by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract painting
Located in Paris, FR
Permanescence TN694-T is a unique triptych painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno. The painting is made with ink and acrylic on canvas. It is composed by 3 panels, to...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
Untitled LXVI by Ferle - Large abstract painting, red and orange, colourful
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled LXVI is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 200 cm × 140 cm (78.7 × 55.1 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Emerald Archipelago by Frédérique Domergue - Contemporary abstract painting
Located in Paris, FR
The Emerald Archipelago is a unique painting by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This painting is made with oxidized bronze leaves on aluminium panel, patina fixed wit...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Bronze
TN666-D by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract painting, diptych, red
Located in Paris, FR
TN666-D is a unique diptych painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno. The painting is made with ink and acrylic on canvas, dimensions are 100 × 130 cm (39.4 × 51.2 in)....
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
Turbulences by Frédérique Domergue - Contemporary abstract painting, sea, sky
Located in Paris, FR
Turbulences is a unique painting by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This painting is made with oxidized zinc and bronze leaves on aluminium panel, patina fixed with b...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Bronze
Acrylic on Wood Painting Titled “Comet Series #23”
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
artist statement on this comet series:
“Coming full circle, Darashkevich pays it forward by creating comets for the dreamers who want to make wishes come true. As a child he was fas...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
Untitled XL by Ferle - Large abstract painting, blue and black, dark tones
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XL is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 280 × 200 cm (110.2 × 78.7 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and com...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Permanescence N548-D by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract work on paper
Located in Paris, FR
Permanescence N548-D is a unique diptych painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno. The painting is made with ink and acrylic on paper, dimensions are 65 × 100 cm (25.6 ...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Acrylic
"El Moez Street" Abstract Painting 39" x 39" inch by Ahmed Dafrawy
Located in Culver City, CA
"El Moez Street" Abstract Painting 39" x 39" inch by Ahmed Dafrawy
Dafrawy’s fine arts academic background started in 2014 when he received the certificate of drawing course comple...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Untitled XXI by Ferle - Abstract painting, colourful, bright, orange, grey, red
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XXI is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 100 cm x 70 cm (39.4 × 27.6 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and c...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled XLIII by Ferle - Large size abstract painting, dark tones
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XLIII is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 280 × 200 cm (110.2 × 78.7 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and ...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled I by Ferle - Large abstract painting, black and orange, dark
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled I is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 280 × 200 cm (110.2 × 78.7 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and come...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
TN 681 by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract painting, black and white
Located in Paris, FR
TN 681 is a unique painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno. The painting is made with ink and acrylic on canvas, dimensions are 73 × 100 cm (28.7 × 39.4 in). The artwo...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
Untitled XLV by Ferle - large abstract oil painting, blue and dark tones
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XLV is a unique painting made with oil on a free-standing canvas by French artist Elvire Ferle, dimensions are 200 x 140 cm (78.7 × 55.1 in).
The artwork is signed, sold un...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vertigo by Frédérique Domergue - Abstract painting on metal leaves
Located in Paris, FR
Vertigo is a painting by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue.
Oxidized zinc and bronze leaves on aluminum panel, patina fixed with beeswax polish.
100 x 100 cm // 39.37 in...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Bronze
Abyss by Frédérique Domergue - Contemporary abstract painting, metal, turquoise
Located in Paris, FR
Abyss is a unique painting by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This painting is made with oxidized zinc and bronze leaves on aluminum, patina fixed with beeswax, dimen...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Bronze
TN509-T by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract painting, triptych, white
Located in Paris, FR
TN509-T is a unique triptych painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno. The painting is made with Ink and acrylic on canvas. It is composed by 3 panels, total dimensions...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
"Bathers" Oil Painting 39" x 35" inch by Anastasiia Danilenko
Located in Culver City, CA
"Bathers" Oil Painting 39" x 35" inch by Anastasiia Danilenko
Anastasiia Danilenko is an artist and graphic designer.
But the area of her occupation is painting and such a traditio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
TN831-D by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract painting, black and blue
Located in Paris, FR
TN 831 D is a diptych painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno, composed of two panels of equal size (146 cm x 89 cm). It is sold unframed.
The painter draws its resour...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Abstract paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract 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, purple, orange, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Giorgio Lo Fermo, Sumit Mehndiratta, Nestor Toro, and Cindy Shaoul. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Synthetic Resin 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 Abstract paintings, so small editions measuring 0.1 inches across are also available.