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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
"The Power (People)" 1970 Olaf Karlsen
Located in SANTA FE, NM
"The Power (People)" 1970  Olaf Karlsen (b. 1947) Oil on canvas Signed front and back. 28 1/4 x 40 inches (frame) Olaf Karlsen  has managed to remain a m...
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1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Red Cloth 138 - Minimalist Figurative Original 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

French Abstract Picasso Style Multicoloured Original Oil Painting Signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Art, Picasso Style, Multicoloured, Original Oil Painting, Signed By French artist Beatrice Werlie, early 21st Century Signed by the artist on the lower right hand corner Titled verso and dated '2004' Oil painting on canvas, unframed Canvas size: 26 x 19.5 inches Sensational abstract oil painting by a French female artist named Beatrice Werlie. A wonderful nod to the Picasso style of abstract art, using the artists supreme technique of mixing unusual colours together. The striking mix of red, yellow and blue brings a rich sense of warmth to the piece. The concept of 'abstract' was defined by Picasso, but many artists have looked to the Spanish iconic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

The Red Cloth 130 - Minimalist Figurative Original 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

Blooms II - impressionistic painting on linen canvas with 3d roses
Located in Zofingen, AG
Acrylic on linen canvas, 50x50x2 cm / 19,7x19,7x0,8 in. This painting features a serene composition of red and pink roses, capturing the essence of tranquility and self-contentment....
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Linen, Acrylic

landscape #21, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Landscape deepblue mixed media on linen canvas 120x135 cm 2020 :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

‘Sun 1’ British Huge Abstract Oil Painting Expressionist Composition
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
‘Sun 1’ Large British Abstract, Oil Painting By British artist, 21st Century Titled 'Sun' and dated '2018' on the back of the painting Oil painting on board, unframed Board size: 39.5 x 39.5 inches Striking abstract oil painting on a huge square board. This fabulous colourful abstract depicts a sunrise unveiling a plethora of rich red, yellow and dark tones. The paint technique is quite liberal, creating a tactile effect. The artist created two similar paintings, this is the first, please contact us if you would like to see the second. Abstract art uses...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Contemporary colorful abstract acrylic painting of woman s body on paper
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This abstract piece "Graceful vulnerability" is part of Natalya's series dedicated to "Women," where the artist explores the complexities of womanhood and femininity. Through this wo...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Let Us Down Easy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drawing inspiration from the vibrant California landscape, British artist Paul Westacott creates original abstract artworks that showcase a harmonious b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Does not see, does not hear, does not speak -line drawing figure with red gloves
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Interior design paintings. Does not see, does not hear, does not speak. The artwork was done with watercolor on watercolor paper 360g. The works are 14 by 11 inches in size, framed (...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

"Northern legends.In a dream world" Abstract expressionist works
Located in Oslo, NO
Abstract ,symbolic and decorative painting . Shape , movement and colour that creates one fantasy world.Working on abstraction is often very intuitive and sometimes the artist has ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Abstract Composition - Oil Painting by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2021
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on on wooden panel, realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2021 Hand signed and dated.
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Challenge, abstract expressionist painting by Cleveland School artist
Located in Beachwood, OH
Richard Andres American, 1927-2013 The Challenge, c. 1982 acrylic and ink on paper mounted on canvas signed lower right, signed and titled verso 60 x 41.5 inches Richard Andres was...
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1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Ink, Acrylic

Vintage American Modernist Abstract Geometric Large Framed Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Measuring: 40 by 40 inches overall. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a wood strip mold...
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1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Friendship by Barbara Schaumann - Contemporary Abstract Cubistic Painting
Located in DE
Barber Schaumann is a contemporary artist known for her vibrant, abstract interpretations of the female form. Her work combines bold colors with modern, geometric shapes, blending el...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

On Many Evenings, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

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Artist Ronda Waiksnis expresses a visceral view of a local landscape. Muted tones of brown, gray, white, and black constitute the gripping scene. "This is esp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Georges Mathieu Sator 1968 Oil on Canvas Lyrical Abstraction Bright Blue
Located in Paris, FR
1968 Oil on canvas, signed and dated « Mathieu 68 » lower right and titled « Sator » on the stretcher. The artwork is accompanied by a certificate by the Association “Archives Jean-M...
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1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Calligraphy, 1964 Abstract Mid-Century Painting by Edward Marecak, Denver Artist
Located in Denver, CO
"Calligraphy" is an original mid-20th-century abstract painting by celebrated Denver artist Edward Marecak (1919–1993). Executed in mixed media on paper, the composition features dyn...
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1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media

At Sea Between Fossils and Satellites 16 (texture, organic, biophilic, teal)
Located in Quebec, Quebec
At Sea Between Fossils and Satellites 16 (vertical) is a richly textured mixed-media painting by Melisa Taylor Metzger, part of her decade-long series At Sea Between Fossils and Sate...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic Polymer, Found Objects, Oil, Acrylic

Ethereal Abstraction 30, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

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Artist Patrick O'Boyle expresses torrents of bright orange and indigo in this abstract composition. He applies layers of color and then scrapes and scratches ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Circuito #20. Abstract painting on Canvas
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"The work explores the interconnection between organic nature and circuits, reflecting the relationships between human beings. On the canvas, organic shapes are displayed that evoke ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

The Unveiling. Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
A recent sojourn to India has provided a very productive creative period for Francesca Owen. Her palette reflects the warmth, spice and amazing colours of the subcontinent. These myr...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

French Impressionist Oil Painting Flowers, Fruit and Jug Still Life
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011) Oil on board, unframed 8.75 x 10.75 inches Signed condi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Lala Land II - Orange Vibrant Sunset Lifeguard Stand on Beach Original Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kathleen Keifer's original artworks represent one of the most significant expressions of New California Realism. Keifer brings a fresh perspective to her colorful scenes of everyday ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Abundance meditation.
Located in Zofingen, AG
Will be delivered in a tube. Abundance meditation. Pointillism. A modern abstract painting created with brush strokes, sparkling and shimmering! Many colored drops, blue, yellow, gr...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Sunlit Landscape V - Framed Abstract Yellow Original Contemporary Painting
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

"Elements 3069" Abstract Mixed Media Layered Composition on Baltic Birch Panel
Located in New York, NY
This piece Owen depicts an abstract composition with the use of mixed media and bold patterns producing work which is visually textured and rich with layers and is a part of the arti...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Sandstone

Piano Bar /// Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Colorful Gerhard Richter Style
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Jack Graves III (American, 1988-) Title: "Piano Bar" Series: Abstract *Signed by Graves lower right. It is also signed, dated, and titled on verso Year: 2025 Medium: Original...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Acrylic

Eastward Ho
Located in Dallas, TX
acrylic on canvas
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Oil Tapestry #3, Original Painting, Floral, Abstract art, Blue, Green, White
Located in Deddington, GB
The third in my tapestry oil paintings - playing with subtle colours and not overdoing the lines - keeping it loose. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Oil, Pencil on Canvas 4 H x 2.98 W x 2.9...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Abstract 9, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Abstract painting. Light colors of yellow, gray and white, of a certain shape, scattered over the canvas with a spatula, vigorously mix on the palette. Painting is a way to show the ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

"Northern legends.End of winter." Original painting.Abstract expressionist work
Located in Oslo, NO
Abstract composition that based on floral forms.Working on abstraction is often very intuitive and sometimes the artist has to rein in this "beast" to achieve the desired image.In ab...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

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...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Board

Guy Harloff Signed and Dated Large Abstract Painting
By Guy Harloff
Located in Roma, IT
Guy Harloff Signed and Dated Large Abstract Painting Wonderful Guy Harloff large abstract painting Titled “Composition” 1954 Mixed media on paper applied to masonite. Inscription G...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Pastel, Watercolor

Original painting on canvas by Serg Graff, Skipper "Sea Wolf", seascape, COA
Located in Palm Coast, FL
The ship itself is detailed with intricate lines and shading, highlighting the structure of the masts, the sails, and the hull. The use of bold colors, particularly the red accents o...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Distant waters, ocean abstract, coastal, blue, tranquil, meditative
Located in Cumming, GA
This abstract painting captures a serene palette of blue-gray, white, and earthy tones, offering a calming and meditative quality. Layers of translucent and textured brushstrokes cre...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Cobalt Rhythms, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
I like to work in an intuitive manner without any clear idea of the finished work, instead letting the process direct the finished form of the work. This piece combines influences fr...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Steps to symphony -Barbara Schaumann - Contemporary Abstract Dance Painting
Located in DE
Barber Schaumann is a contemporary artist known for her vibrant, abstract interpretations of the female form. Her work combines bold colors with modern, geometric shapes, blending el...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Growing
Located in Fresno, CA
“Growing” is 40”x30” The impasto surface stages a predominance of bold greens in the shadowy figure. Frank Arnold’s paintings exhibit the highest quality materials for a truly archiv...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

The mazes of memory-abstraction art, made in brown, light blue, aubergine color
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Interior design paintings. The diptych is made with alcoholic ink on Yupo paper. Each work is 11 by 14 inches in size, framed without glass on a double mat board in light blue with s...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink

Abundance Garden of Delight Nature Figurative Colorful Invest Exclusive Free
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Abundance Garden of Delight Nature Figurative Colorful Invest Exclusive Free "Absolutely thrilled with the original, authentic and free style of Karnish's work! It transpor...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Untitled Mid-Century Modern Geometric Abstraction
Located in New York, NY
Rolph Scarlett Untitled Mid-Century Modern Geometric Abstraction, ca. 1950 Gouache on paper painting Hand signed on lower right front This is a stunning original, signed vintage 1950...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Gouache, Mixed Media, Pencil

Colorful Abstract Painting “Kaleidoscope Wishes” by Serg Graff, Framed, COA
Located in Palm Coast, FL
Step into a vivid labyrinth of color and imagination with this original work by visionary artist Serg Graff. Titled Kaleidoscope Wishes, this piece is a fantasy abstract composition ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

"Rhythms of contrast"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Created in 2025 in Kyiv amid the full-scale war, this still life interprets classical motifs through an expressive yet subtle approach. The work explores rhythm, color masking, and t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Presagio - Earth Tone Abstract Painting, South American, Geometric and Organic
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant abstract painting features a dynamic blend of earthy oranges, golds, and soft blues, with organic shapes that seem to emerge and dissolve across the canvas. The composition evokes a sense of movement and spontaneity, making it a perfect statement piece for a contemporary living room or office space. The artist’s use of color creates a warm, inviting atmosphere, while the fluid shapes add energy and intrigue to the environment. Titled "Presagio", meaning “omen” in Spanish, the painting invites contemplation. The shifting forms and colors suggest a moment of transition or revelation, making it ideal for spaces that foster thought and reflection. The abstract nature of the work draws comparisons to the vibrant, geometric compositions of Carlos Rojas...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"La Corrida", "The Bull Run", French Abstract Expressionist Oil on Board.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Late 20th century abstract Expressionist oil on board by French artist Emmanuelle Bardet. Signed bottom right and dated 95 and titled "La Corrida" to the reverse along with a dedicat...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Board

"Phylum Four" (abstract, dye, natural, ochre, gold, umber, brown, antique linen)
Located in Paris, IDF
PHYLUM FOUR 2024 Paris, France This painting features intriguing, intersecting folds, evoking shapes that are both floral and insect-like. The organic shadows suggest subtle relatio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Linen, Dye

French Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Artists Studio Provenance
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on thick board unframed: 8 x 8 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we have fo...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Clouds 15 May 16:45 - Modern Landscape Minimalism Painting, Sky View
Located in Salzburg, AT
Robert Motelski's paintings are exceptional visions of nature, visions of space which surrounds us. They tell about being, fate and passing. They depend on the season of year, the ti...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary Yellow, Brown, and Tan Geometric Hard-Edge Abstract Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Geometric abstract painting by contemporary artist Stephanie Beukers. The work features layers of hard-edged shapes in yellow, brown, black, and tan set against a light background. S...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Brown and Yellow Italian Terrazzo Tiles, Geometric Composition, Floating Shapes
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series of hand painted acrylic paintings by Natalia Roman are inspired by the colors and textures of Italian terrazzo tiling. The patterns created c...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Handmade Paper

Eternal Sunsets Mini: Trustworthy - Meditative Abstract Warm Painting on 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

Homage to Diebenkorn Abstract Oil Painting by Wilma Fiori – Yellow, Green, Red
Located in Denver, CO
This striking abstract oil on canvas painting, titled Homage to Diebenkorn, is a vibrant exploration of color and form by artist Wilma Fiori (1929–2019). F...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Mixed Media Abstract Geometric: 2-Sided Collotype
Located in Soquel, CA
Delicate and layered collotype on both sides of heavy bond paper by Patricia A. Pearce (American, b. 1948). The background of this piece is a collotype. Gold leaf, treated in a varie...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Shine Bright ! 6, Painting, Acrylic on MDF Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
Mixed media painting on the cradled wooden panel. Painting is 10"x8". The sides are 1.5" . The sides are painted black. Bold, Brave, Expressive! :: Painting :: Abstract :: This ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Gone with the Wind, 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 . It is painted with metallic white paint and has a few silver touches. The painting will reflect ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

The Red Cloth 160 - Minimalist Figurative Original Ink Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bettina Mauel expresses vitality and sensuality in her abstract and figurative paintings. “I paint what I experience,” she articulates. “This includes landscapes, dancers and people ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Linen, Ink, Mixed Media

Flyin S (Women Guitar)
Located in Zofingen, AG
Ruslan Perekucha was born in 1967. Since childhood, he was interested in the history of art, and he loved modernism most of all. This prompted him to collect antiques and art in the ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

The Red Dress 5 - Framed Dynamic Original Red Figurative Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bettina Mauel, an internationally collected artist, effortlessly channels vitality and sensuality through her awe-inspiring collection of abstract and figurative paintings. With an u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Graphite, Mixed Media, Oil

"Scintillate" Fine Art Mirror
Located in Westport, CT
This large abstract fine art mirror by Alina B is made with dichroic film on mirror, and is framed in a champagne-toned frame. The film on the mirror allows for it, and the space it ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Mirror, Film

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