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Abstract 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
"umbrella girl series" Part1, RK25BA1, Abstract Painting, 21st Century, Acryl
Located in Dessau-Rosslau, Sachsen Anhalt
Artist: Roger König b. Dessau, Germany (1968) Master student of Kurt Schönburg, HWK Halle, Germany. König combines modern painting with acrylic with old techniques and in this way,...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Clay, Acrylic

Colorful painting on paper, Unique piece, Abstract Expressionist
Located in Carballo, ES
TUSET (1997, A Coruña, España) Mixed media painting on paper Ready to frame One-of-a-kind Signed on back Includes certificate of authenticity 2021 65 x 50 cm. It belongs to the ser...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Oil Crayon, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pencil

Contemporary abstract Impressionist woman s figure "Black dress, ref world"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This expressive contemporary figurative painting of a woman by French artist Natalya Mougenot captures the timeless dialogue between simplicity and passion — between the calm of the ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Paxos - Unititled Green by Jon Rowland, original, abstract, landscape
Located in Deddington, GB
Jon Rowland – contemporary abstract expressionism Paxos – Untitled Green One of a series of paintings based on my response to the landscape of the island of Paxos. Each of these refl...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Board

Large Abstract Expressionist Color Monotype Oil Painting Tom Lieber Mixed Media
Located in Surfside, FL
Tom Alan Lieber, (American, born 1949), Untitled Monotype oil painting on paper 1984 Hand signed TL and dated '84 in the lower margin. Measurements: 47 X 63 inches This was probab...
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1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media, Oil, Monotype

La Petición, Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting, 21st Century
Located in Mexico City, MX
Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting Acrylic on canvas 150 x 200 cm Signed FREE SHIPPING ROLLED UP About the artist Enrique Pichardo (Mexico City, 1973) graduated from Escuela Naci...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Le Danseur Bleu (Very Large triptych)
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Le Danseur Bleu" Thriptych, 1985, is a large oil painting and mixed media triptych on canvas linen by noted French artist Pierre Marie Brisson (b. 1955) It is si...
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20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Christina Gschwantner New Vivid Gestures Contemporary Abstract Painting Bright
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The work reflects the artist’s mastery of gesture and emotion, where each mark becomes a visual language. A striking piece that brings movement, depth, and intensity to any collectio...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Turnabout: Abstract Geometric 3D Wooden Wall Sculpture in Green, Grey Beige
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstract geometric three-dimensional wood wall sculpture in bright pastel hues of sage green, light grey, and beige "Turnabout", hand-carved wooden wall sculpture by Hudson Valley ar...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Wood, Dye, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Noir and Luster Large Abstract Original Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Title: Noir and Luster Medium: Acrylic on Linen Year: 2025 Style: Contemporary Art Dimensions: 75" x 63" x 1" inch (190 x 160 x 3cm) Presentation: Unframed, Gal...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Flowery Language 4, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Vibrant swirls of paint mimic the movement of blooming flowers and twisting vines. When artist Sheila Grabarasky dips her brush into green, the lyrical flow o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

ABSTRACT Artwork Earth Landscape by Contemporary Artist Italian Giorgio Petracci
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Wood, Acrylic

Vintage Mid Century Modern Large Geometric Abstract Framed Hard Edge Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted large geometric abstract painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Image size, 48 by 36 inches.
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1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Northern legends.River" Original abstract painting.Abstract expressionist works
Located in Oslo, NO
In this painting, I've interwoven the raw textures of acrylic and the fluidity of ink to explore the mysticism of natural landscapes. The deep contrasts and vibrant splashes symboliz...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"Tree" Original abstract painting . Large .Abstract expressionist works
Located in Oslo, NO
In crafting this painting, I've melded acrylics, oils, and ink to capture the complexity of nature and the interconnectedness of life. My brushstrokes dance between fine art and abst...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Muted Woodland Soft Abstract Landscape Earth Tones by Federica Furbelli
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Federica Furbelli (1988, Varese, Italy) is a visual artist based in Mallorca whose practice centers on psychogeography, exploring drift, movement, and the relationship between nature...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

Pratyabhigyan, Acrylic on Canvas by Contemporary Indian Artist "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Amit Kalla - Pratyabhigyan - 36 x 72 inches (unframed size) Acrylic on Canvas, 2021 ** Free Shipment ...... will be delivered in rolled form. Style : Kalla’s work can be represented...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Les lopins, Green Landscape, Expressionism, Textured, Fields, Oil on canvas
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Choose the color of the frame: black or wood Framed dimensions: 72 x 88 cm (28.3 x 34.6 in) Signed by the artist and a certificate is delivred. Ready to hang In Les Lopins, French p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Untitled (PPR441) - Surrealist Color Drenched Abstract Mixed Media Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Max Manning is a Houston-based painter whose practice he describes as “algorithmic abstraction”, studio-built systems that he deliberately disrupts to create compositions where loose...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache

Multi-colored French Impressionist Oil Painting with Path and Mountainscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011) Oil on board, unframed 10.75 x 8.75 inches Initials Signed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Bright Colorful French Landscape Impressionist Oil Painting Floral Meadow
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011) Oil on thick card, unframed 7 x 9.5 inches Initials Signed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Wet Clay
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Lynn Sanders is an artist excited by beauty: architecture, foliage, landscapes, seascapes, interiors. She finds palettes and shapes in her environment and propels them into her work,...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic Polymer, Ink, Acrylic

Abstract 2549
Located in Zofingen, AG
Experience the calming beauty of "Abstract 2549," an original abstract acrylic painting inspired by the soft tones of a summer evening sky. This artwork blends pastel pinks, blues, yellows, and lilacs into a harmonious composition, perfect for adding a touch of serenity to your home or office. ⭐ Artist : Alex Senchenko © 2025 Title: Abstract 2549 📐 Size: 120cm. x 100cm. 🖌️ Medium: Professional Gallery Canvas, Acrylic Paints Original Painting on a 4cm. Deep "GALLERY WRAP" Stretched Canvas 🎨 Style: Abstract Contemporary Modern Wall Art...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic

Multi Textured Figurative Abstract
Located in Soquel, CA
Bright and colorful highly textured abstract with figurative elements by Weston (American, 20th Century). Signed and dated "Weston '92" lower right corner. Tempera on acrylic sheet. ...
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1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Tempera, Plastic

Large Abstract Oil Painting, Contemporary British Artist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Large Abstract Oil Painting, Mythical Style, Signed. British School, indistinctly signed. Oil painting on canvas, unframed Signed on the bottom right hand corner, and also on the bac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Large Antique American Abstract Expressionist Vintage Signed Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted mid century abstract cubist oil painting. Great color and composition. Framed. Signed.
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1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Develop In The Dark - Bold Splash Textural Original Painting on Raw Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abstract minimalist artist Jason DeMeo presents a collection of artworks designed to engage viewers in a meditative experience, drawing them closer to the enduring ideals of truth, b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Contemporary abstract expressionist painting of a woman "Silhouette of light "
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This abstract expressionist painting, "Silhouette of Light" by the French artist Natalya Mougenot, captures the ethereal essence of the human form through bold color and movement. Th...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Nature s Quietude, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This painting offers a moody, atmospheric view where land and sky seem to blur into one. Quick, expressive brushstrokes suggest movement across the scene, as ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

TBG Origins: Trust Is Learned - Meditative Blue Black Gold Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abstract minimalist artist Jason DeMeo creates artworks that work to serve as a meditation for the viewer, drawing them toward the timeless concepts of truth, beauty, and goodness. H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Abstract 2288
Located in Zofingen, AG
There’s something ethereal, almost magical, about contemporary paintings. The incredible Expressionism bleeds through the canvas, transforming any room into an entirely new experienc...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

1960s "Fruit Bowl in Mexico" Gouache Oil Pastel Abstract Mid Century
Located in Arp, TX
Gloria Dudfield Mexican Fruit Bowl 1960s Oil Pastel and Gouache on Paper 36"x32" unframed $1600 *Custom framing available for additional charge. Please...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Oil Pastel, Gouache

Lineto I (Abstract Encaustic and Collage Painting on Linen)
Located in Hudson, NY
"Lineto I" made by Hudson Valley artist, Alaina Enslen, in 2025 Encaustic, dyed fabrics, and paper mounted on panel 36 x 48 x 2 inches unframed, sides reveal raw panel and wrapped fa...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Fabric, Encaustic, Linen, Monotype

Jonathan Speed, Journey s End, Original Abstract Landscape Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
Journey’s End [2021] Original Landscapes and seascapes Oil paint on canvas Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:60 cm x W:60 cm x D:4cm Sold Unframed Please ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mixed Media Abstract Trompe L oeil Collage Oil Painting Cecil Touchon Texas Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Cecil Touchon (1956-, Austin, Texas) Z-A / PDP165CT95 Abstract Composition Oil, collage on canvas Hand signed and inscribed verso Dimensions: 24 x 22 in. Cecil Touchon (born 1956, ...
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1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Archival Paper

Elastic. Mixed media Abstract painting on Canvas
Located in Miami Beach, FL
" The work resists framing in concepts, it overflows the contours and borders of the rational. It is through the presence of color, combined with an abstraction at times with express...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Vintage American Modernist Signed Abstract Expressionist Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
This mid-century abstract composition employs a dynamic interplay of geometric planes and gestural brushwork, rendered in a vibrant yet balanced palette of pastel pinks, acid yellow...
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1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

I Don´t Eat Fish
Located in LAS ROZAS DE MADRID, ES
Work signed on front and back It is sent in a tube
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Enamel

Vintage American Modernist Outsider Pop Art Abstract Large Original Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed.
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1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Blue Mother Drawing #2 (Geometric Abstract Watercolor Painting in Blue Black)
Located in Hudson, NY
Blue Mother Drawing #2, by Jeanette Fintz in 2020 22 x 30 inches watercolor, gouache on Fabriano paper Signed lower right corner Framed: 32 x 39.5 inches, custom white frame, 8 ply w...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

Beach Coming, Abstract Seascape Painting, Coastal Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Beach Coming by Pixie Willoughby is an original work. This piece depicts wonderful mixtures of colours that comes with a beautiful seascape sunset. Pixie Willoughby available with W...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique American Abstract Expressionist Framed Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American abstract oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a giltwood molding. Excellent condition, ready to hang and en...
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1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Board

Chasing Illusions
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Lynn Sanders is an artist excited by beauty: architecture, foliage, landscapes, seascapes, interiors. She finds palettes and shapes in her environment and propels them into her work,...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic Polymer, Ink, Acrylic

Late Summer - Layered Pastel Framed Original Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Belgian artist Greet Helsen masterfully layers acrylic paint with the effervescent transparency of watercolors in her large mixed-media abstract paintings. Reminiscent of abstract ex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Vintage American Modernist Signed Abstract Expressionist Figural Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract expressionist figural painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed.
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1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Contemporary abstract expressionist acrylic painting on canvas Liberty 0.2"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary abstract expressionist interior painting with vivid colors was created by the French artist Natalya Mougenot. Liberty 0.2 is part of her newest body of work, the He...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Monumental Texas Modernist Abstract Expressionist Color Field Acrylic Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
size is with frame. this is a very large piece. Bright, vivid, large Abstract Expressionist color field painting. Similar in the manner of the colorful abstract works of Paul Jenkins...
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1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Archival Paper

"Abstract 1" - Abstract Expressionist Acrylic Framed Painting 2024
Located in Zofingen, AG
This is a small colourful abstract painting. The painting is framed in a black wooden frame, ready to hang. (size framed: 34x34x3,5 cm) Please feel free to ask any questions if need...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Monumental Mid Century Modern Abstract Minimalist Sleek Design Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
An abstract mid century painting by Duayne Hatchett . Oil on canvas, circa 1973. Signed verso. Framed. Duayne Hatchett was a visual artist whose work included prints, painting...
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1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Sincroplastia. Mixed media Abstract painting on Canvas
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The paintings resists framing in concepts, it overflows the contours and borders of rationality. It is through the presence of color, combined with an abstraction at times with expre...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Numbers - February 1953 - British Abstract art oil painting - red green yellow
Located in Hagley, England
This superb British 1950's abstract oil on board painting is by noted Slade School trained contemporary artist Leo Davy. Davy was born in Yorkshire but settled in Cornwall in 1968 an...
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1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

A Potted Succulent and a Rhizome - Original Vibrant Abstract Botanical Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Krisanne Souter weaves together elements of nature and ancient feminine archetypes, such as the Mother and the Mystic. Botanical themes, playful elements, and unexpected surprises ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Color Pencil

Painting Animal Horse Modern Gold Contemporary Striking Invest Bold Peaceful
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Blue - Trail of Tranquility Painting Equestrian Horse Modern Gold Contemporary Striking Invest Energy Calm Blue Nature Flora One-of-a-kind Unique This painting forms part of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Gold

"Untitled" Gene Hedge, Shades of Orange, Yellow, Red, Abstract Expressionism
Located in New York, NY
Gene Hedge Untitled, circa 1955 Oil on canvas 12 1/4 x 15 3/4 inches Provenance Estate of the artist Gene Hedge was born (1928) and raised in rural Indiana. After military service...
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1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Endless
Located in Dallas, TX
68 x 39 inches
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Encaustic, Mulberry Paper

Water, Ice + Hotspot - modern, contemporary, abstract, acrylic on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary colourful abstract painting is by Milly Ristvedt. Signed on verso, bottom right "Water, Ice + Hotspot © Ristvedt / 24" Highly regarded for her intuitive, almost vi...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Yellow, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Multiple layers of color characterize this abstract piece. Shades of orange, yellow, and cream are applied dynamically, creating a vibrant composition. Bold bla...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Untitled #530 by Murray Duncan – Original Contemporary Mixed Media on Paper
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Untitled #530 by Murray Duncan – Contemporary Mixed Media on Paper Size: 32" x 40" Unframed, signed on the back A striking exploration of form and movement, Untitled #527 by Murray ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Pencil

The Blue Dress 26 - Abstract Flowy Minimalist Figurative Ink Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bettina Mauel expresses dynamism and sensuality in her paintings: “I paint what I experience,” she articulates. “This includes landscapes, flowers, and people in motion, capturing th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Linen, Ink, Mixed Media, Graphite

An Elegy of Rest
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Lynn Sanders is an artist excited by beauty: architecture, foliage, landscapes, seascapes, interiors. She finds palettes and shapes in her environment and propels them into her work,...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic Polymer, Ink, Acrylic

Abstract abstract paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract 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 abstract 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 Nestor Toro, Giorgio Lo Fermo, Newel Hunter, and Sumit Mehndiratta. 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 abstract paintings, so small editions measuring 0.1 inches across are also available.

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