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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
Relief Blue 24 - Large Blue Abstract Relief Pallet Knife Ocean Texture Painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Elevate your space with this large original, gradient of blue, abstract painting! Made on stretched heavy canvas, the edges are painted for a polished look. The glossy varnish not on...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Varnish, Acrylic

#172, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Pigment

Original Abstract Painting on Canvas by Serg Graff, COA, Titled "Phoenix"
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This mesmerizing original painting by Boston-based artist Serg Graff invites the viewer into a swirling dreamscape of mystical symbols and mythic energy. Ti...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Spirit Stone 3
Located in Dallas, TX
76 x 38.5 inches
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Encaustic, Mulberry Paper

"Earth Tone" Acrylics in Raw Sienna and Brown Tones Abstract Painting 42" x 28"
Located in New York, NY
"Earth Tones" 2025, 42" H x 28" W (framed - unframed, it measures 40.5" x 26.5") Abstract, vertical orientation abstract painting consisting of acrylics and part of the new "Earthen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Contemporary New Abstract Artwork Colors by Artist Christina Gschwantner 2024
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 Authenticity, guaranteeing its originality and provenance. We offer secure worldwide delivery to any address you specify, ensuring that your purchase arrives in pristine condition. If you require additional shipping options or a bespoke quote from our trusted network of carriers, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our team is here to help you find the best solutions for a smooth and secure delivery experience. In her work, artist Christina Gschwantner...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Raw Linen, Oil, Acrylic

Large Urban Painting on Canvas by Manuel Roberto
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
By Florida artist Manuel Roberto Originally from Cuba, living and working in Lake Worth Fl A Florida artist, born in Cuban and currently living and working in Lake Worth. Roberto be...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic

Morning Hike -original abstract multimedia brushwork painting- contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "Morning Hike" by Cat Tesla is an abstract journey that evokes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Hatching XVI" (Abstract, Bold, Graphic, Black and White, Framed Painting)
Located in Paris, IDF
HATCHING XVI 2017 "Hatching XVI" (Abstract, Bold, Graphic, Black and White, Framed Painting) Contrasting tones of black and white, with hints of creme form this abstract, bold and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Glass, Paper, Acrylic, Wood, Oil Pastel

Ataraxia -21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract, Pop Culture, Anxiety, Miniature
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Ataraxia describes living without anxiety because anxiety has a way of confining you inside The walls you've built and calling it a sanctuary. After a while, this place becomes such ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

"Blue" 80x80 cm, acrylic on canvas, gold leaf
Located in Yerevan, AM
Blue 80x80 cm, acrylic on canvas, gold leaf
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

#1625 (Abstract painting)
Located in London, GB
#1625 (Abstract painting) Oil on Canvas - Unframed. Boecker begins each new work by penciling in his composition. But the work ultimately is about the colors and layers that will ev...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Guardians of Isolation- Separation Figurative Abstract Geometric Contemporary
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Guardians of Isolation - Separation Figurative Abstract Geometric Contemporary What a strange world! Lock down... It left all of us in a peculiar place in that time. I lis...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

" The Doors are Open lV" Acrylic on Raw Canvas, Framed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Ali Enache (b. 1985, Washington, D.C.) is a Los Angeles-based abstract painter whose minimalist, textural works are characterized by warmth, subtle movement, and tonal depth. With a ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Bringing Home the Life Giving Air
Located in Dallas, TX
acrylic & oil on canvas
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Nita. 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

Flowers - colorful green pink impressionistic painting linen canvas 3d roses
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Look at a tree, a flower, a plant. Let your awareness rest upon it. How still they are, how deeply rooted in Being. Allow nature to teach you stillness." – Eckhart Tolle Flowers un...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Linen, Acrylic

Monumental Abstract Library Painting – Oil on Canvas – The Citadel of Books 2025
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
The Citadel of Books is a monumental oil on canvas (59 x 59 inches / 150 x 150 cm) by French contemporary artist Sophie Dumont. This richly textured work features a stylized, six-com...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Abstract St. Louis Painting by Joseph Conrad-Ferm, Acrylic Mixed Media on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
St. Louis by Joseph Conrad-Ferm 2017 68 x 90 inches Mixed Media on Canvas
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media, Acrylic

#252, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Pigment

Abstract Landscape, large mid-century green painting, COBRA art movement
Located in Beachwood, OH
Erik Ortvad (Danish, 1917 - 2008) Abstract Landscape, 1946 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right 32 X 37.5 inches 35 x 40.5 inches, framed Born in 1917 in Copenhagen, Erik Ortvad was a surrealist painter and a founding member of the COBRA art...
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1940s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Dreamy Day II - Large Original Black and White Abstract Waterscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Clara Berta’s acrylic and mixed-media paintings blend texture and color to create harmony, mystery, and depth on the painted surface. Her paintings transform spaces into Zen environm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

In Refuge with Impurities
Located in Dallas, TX
acrylic & oil on canvas
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

20th Century Original French Expressionist Oil Painting Explosion of Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Original oil painting by P. Valetti (French, second half 20th century) signed and dated 98' oil on canvas, unframed size: 21.5 x 18 inches condition: very good provenance: from the a...
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20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Aegean XI
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Jacob Kainen– American (1909 - 2001) Title: Aegean XI Year: 1981 Medium: Oil on Canvas Size: 48 x 60 inches Framed size: 49 x 61 inches Signature: Signed, dated lower right. ...
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1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Neverland, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Thank you for looking at my artwork. This one of a kind painting is done in acrylic with gold accents . I try my best to represent the true colors of the paintings in the photos, but...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Silver Lining 4, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This one of a kind painting is done in acrylic. I try my best to represent the true colors of the paintings in the photos, but sometimes you can see a slight difference in tone. The ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

French Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Artists Studio Provenance
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on paper/ card unframed: 12.75 x 10 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we ha...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Emma Labattaglia Abstract Large Contemporary Grid Painting in Earth Tones
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection includes a Certificate of Authe...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

View of St Paul’s-original modern realism cityscape painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Abstract of Lines and Colours German School (circa 1960s)
Located in London, GB
'Abstract of Lines and Colours', oil on panel (circa 1960s), German School, signed, 'X. Kruger'. This artwork is a clear homage to Piet Mondrian (1872-1944). Recognised for the purit...
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1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Panel

"Blue in Paris" Figure in Blue Gown Haute Couture Gold Oil Painting on Paper
Located in New York, NY
Exploring the purity of the feminine form and the drama of French haute couture, artist Cindy Shaoul creates a dialogue between the figurative and the abstract. Her spirited composit...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper

Red Floral
Located in Dallas, TX
acrylic on paper
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

French Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Artists Studio Provenance
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on paper/ card unframed: 15 x 11.25 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we ha...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

"Dreaming of Van Gogh" Paris Fashion Style Blonde Figure Oil Painting on Paper
Located in New York, NY
Exploring the purity of the feminine form and the drama of French haute couture, artist Cindy Shaoul creates a dialogue between the figurative and the abstract. Her spirited composit...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper

#248, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Pigment

Skowhegan-Wesserunsett, signed, framed oil painting by protege of Hans Hofmann
Located in New York, NY
Paul Resika Skowhegan-Wesserunsett, 1976 Oil on board painting: Abstract Expressionist landscape Signed 'Resika' lower left, also signed, titled and dated on the reverse; verso also ...
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1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Board

Abstract 2550
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I poured my emotions into soft pastels and flowing textures, capturing a dreamlike essence. The sweeping brushstrokes express a sense of calm and subtle movement, inviting serenity into your space. This work radiates gentle energy, transforming any room into a soothing sanctuary where imagination and tranquility coexist beautifully. ⭐ Artist : Alex Senchenko Title: Abstract 2550 📐 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

Fractured, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Emerald green, red iron oxide, and black strokes sweep across the abstract composition. White lines cut through the piece, giving it a fractured appearance. Marks created to reveal the underlayer enhance the overall effect, adding texture and depth to the painting.


About the Artist
Artist Dorothy Gaziano...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Black and Tan - Neutral Geometric Original Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artist Len Klikunas paints to modify experienced reality through visual perception. Klikunas focuses on the larger idea behind his original abstract minimalist artworks. The work is characterized by “mindful artlessness” and simplicity. Understated and subtle, the work doesn’t only refer to itself, and it doesn’t explain everything. The natural-like radiation that comes from the structure of the materials and color schemes expresses calmness. The meditative process of the work is achieved through the transformation and subtle layering of geometric and organic shapes. This black and tan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Mixed Media

Color composition
Located in Genève, GE
Canvas mounted on wood Golden wooden frame 89 x 73 x 5 cm
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1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Expressive Impasto Landscape Painting of Oak Tree by Contemporary British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Expressive Impressionistic Impasto Painting of an Oak Tree in the English Countryside by Contemporary British Artist, Angela Wakefield. Framed in the highest quality hand-finished co...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

My Litmus - Original Colorful Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish artist Jonas Fisch’s imagery is vibrantly buzzing with colorful commentary on society - past and present - morphed into figures, words, and shapes. His heavily layered canvas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Abstract 2474
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've poured my fascination with the transient beauty of dawn into each stroke. Using acrylics, I layered soft pinks with vivid splashes of cool tones, evoking that fle...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Superman (Abstract Geometric Grid Painting in Light Grey Blue, Framed)
Located in Hudson, NY
Detailed abstract geometric painting inspired by city grids in light grey and blue, with accents of black and white "Superman", made by Hudson Valley based artist, Donise English, in...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Wood, Paper, Acrylic, Gouache, Pencil, Color Pencil

Cut-Up Paper I.5 (Abstract Painting)
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...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

French Contemporary Art by Jacques Trichet - Untitled
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas, signed at the right bottom Jacques Trichet is a French artist born in 1955 who lives and works in Saint Martin Lars in Sainte Hermine in France. After a stay in Mexi...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Journey" Original large abstract painting . Square . Wall decor
Located in Oslo, NO
In this painting, I've swirled together acrylics, oils, and ink to capture the mesmerizing chaos and fluidity of emotions. The colors twist and turn, symbolizing life's unpredictable...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

What Dreams May Come #4
Located in Deddington, GB
What Dreams May Come #4 (60 x 97 cm) Crafted with vibrant acrylics, my painting bursts with life, embodying the essence of a dream meadow. It's an...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

1960 s French Expressionist Oil Painting Very Thick Impasto Oil Abstract
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionism French School, circa 1960's period oil painting on board, unframed board: 13.75 x 16.5 inches provenance: private collection, Brittany, France condition: very ...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Plant-like
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
James Brooks (1906-1992). Plantlike, c.1945. Oil on canvas measures 18 x 24 inches; 24 x 30 inches in a painted wood frame of the period. Signed "J. David Brooks" lower right, Signed...
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1940s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

Plant-like
Plant-like
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Russell Square, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Joey Korom paints an abstract visualization of London's Russell Square. Three registers define the painting's major spati...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Abstract Impressionist seaside nature oil painting on paper "The French coast"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary abstract impressionist painting with touches of expressionism, "The French Coast" is a delicate and emotive creation by French artist Natalya Mougenot. Part of a su...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Paper

"The One in Front, The One Behind", Abstract, Red, Blue, Brown, Acrylic Painting
Located in Franklin, MA
Anne Johnstone’s "The One in Front, The One Behind" 20 x 16 x 1.5 inch abstract painting captivates with bold colors and geometric forms rendered through textured brush strokes that ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Board

Coastal Dune, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This abstract piece captures the quiet allure of a misty harbor. Painted intuitively, artist Lisa Carney layered warm browns, cool teals, and soft greys to ev...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Abstract Chi Town III Painting by Joseph Conrad-Ferm, Oil Mixed Media on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Chi Town III by Joseph Conrad-Ferm, 2023 W 32" x H 32" Mixed medium painting on canvas by NY-based artist Joseph Conrad-Ferm.
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media

Tempest - Large warm sunset abstract landscape painting
Located in Silverthorne, CO
"Tempest" is a large warm sunset abstract landscape painting. This painting was made in the high Rockies of Colorado in the late autumn, when the winds roll through the sky with the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Return to Forever - Large Original Abstract Expressionism Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The paintings of Bruce Rubenstein seamlessly marry sophistication with affordability. His original art merges the creative attitudes of the two distinct art hot spots of New York and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Circus Trapeze: Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Paul Wadsworth has an innate talent for capturing moments of time and place. Using this ability he creates beautiful, beguiling stories with his images. Summer sunshine at a festival...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

"Liminal #3" - Acrylic on Canvas
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Kymm Swank is a self-taught artist who works primarily in oils, acrylics and resins. Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, she received degrees in theatre, psychology and communicat...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

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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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