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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
Contemporary impressionist abstract floral tulips oil painting paper "Mi Amor"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
Contemporary Impressionist Floral Oil painting on paper. "Mi Amor," a vibrant depiction of yellow tulips, is a remarkable piece from Natalya Mougenot’s ongoing floral series, where ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Paper

"Tidepool" - Serene Abstract Painting on Wood Panel - Blue Palette with Orange
Located in Carmel, CA
Lee Cox (American, born 1941) "Tidepool" 2024 Acrylic Paint, Wood Panel The artist signed the bottom right of the painting. "Tidepool" feels like a moment paused just below the surf...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

Apple Green - Impasto Thick Paint Green Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impasto-painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of artist Shiri Phillips’ abstract artworks. Her paintings are flooded with texture through the layering of acrylic paint i...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Two Sides 4, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The principle that organizes the universe is movement between opposing sides. “Everything flows, nothing remains”. Reality is a movement, and changes always occur from one pole t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Untitled
Located in New York, NY
At the forefront of the canvas Stefanelli paints two nude female figures, who obviously know each other closely. It is very likely that they represent ladies who worked at a brothel ...
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1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary Watercolor Painting, Design for Panel , C. 1994 by David Ruth
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a contemporary abstract watercolor painting by artist David Ruth. This series of paintings often feature bright colors and vibrant layouts that draw the viewer in. They are c...
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1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Landscape of the Sun Gods XIV
Located in White Plains, NY
Exhibited at the Jose Luis Cuevas Museum in Mexico City in September 2016 and at the National Arts Club in Manhattan NY in October 2016. This piece is part of the Collection Paisaje ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

ABSTRACT Mirko Baricchi Oil Gestural Landscapes Flora Earth Tones Mixed media
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mirko Baricchi (born 1970) is an accomplished Italian painter who currently lives and works between Vicenza and La Spezia, regions located in Veneto and Liguria, Italy, respectively....
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Naturea s Duality, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This abstract painting captures the striking contrast between a restless sky and the quiet strength of the land below. Storm clouds churn in layered blues and...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Contemporary Abstract vibrant colorful floral painting "Spring Inspiration"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Spring Inspiration," an abstract expressive artwork by French artist Natalya Mougenot, is part of her "Floral" series. Natalya enjoys working in a single, focused setting to convey ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

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

Conversation In Chess Club
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

Melted Rainbow - Large Abstract Painting 60x30 inches 63x31.5 in
Located in Zofingen, AG
READY TO HANG - 3D GALLERY QUALITY Dimensions: 160x80X4 cm (one PCS) 63x31.5x1.6 inches. This work is a real therapy for the eyes and for the soul. This artwork fits perfectly in a l...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Female control - line drawing figure with red gloves
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Interior design paintings. The artwork was done with watercolor on watercolor paper 300g. The works are 15 by 11 inches in size, framed (black) with a styrene face on a mat board in ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

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

Untitled (Blue 1969)
Located in Phoenix, AZ
1927 - 2017 Mala Breuer grew up attending classes in painting and drawing from a young age at the California College of Arts and Crafts. After high school she attended the, now, San...
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1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Huge French 20th Century Black Red White Bold Abstract Expression Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Marie Deloume (French born 1942) signed on back, inscribed verso oil painting on paper stuck on canvas, unframed canvas size: 36 x 43 inches con...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Paper

Diptych "The girl is mine"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Igor Volkov-Tkachinsky’s diptych presents an expressive abstraction of female figures in the form of angels—ethereal beings captured in motion. Executed in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Oil

No Sé Leer El Presente, Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting, 21st Century
Located in Mexico City, MX
No sé leer el presente, pero lo intento con el agua, 2024 Contemporary Mexican Art, Abstract Painting Acrylic on canvas 120x80cm Signed and dated Yumnia's artistic journey is deepl...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Red II, Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas by Gustavo Schmidt
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Gustavo Schmidt Title: Red II Year: 2016 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed and titled verso Size: 54 x 44 inches
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Contemporary impressionist mountains landscape oil painting on canvas
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This vibrant artwork exudes an intense harmony of colors, embodying the serene yet dynamic essence of nature. The canvas bursts with a remarkable landscape, primarily dominated by a ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

Marina Coast, Abstract Art, Large Size, Original Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Abstract in Pearl Modern Art Large Size Original Painting, Ready to Hang Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Acrylic on Canva...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Kyoto Textures II
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Blue white beige teal green khaki orange brown aqua Martha Rea Baker’s technique of choice is driven by her selection of mediums. She has successfully moved between the unique pro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary British Abstract Portrait Painting Figure Reaching For A Kiss
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Solo Kiss by Bolly Frost Acrylic painting on canvas signed on verso painting: 20 x 18 inches Superb original modern abstract portrait painting by the rising contemporary British painter...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Abstract Overlook Mountain, Woodstock NY. Contemporary Abstract Painting.
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
Title: Overlook Mountain, Woodstock Medium: Oil on Canvas Size: 24 x 33 inches Date: c. 1960 Archive No.: 382 The painting is signed 'Pinajian' in the lower right corner and dated b...
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1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

"Habitual I" (rich, cerebral, abstract, floral, black white, antique canvas)
Located in Paris, IDF
"Habitual I", 2023, Paris, France This rich and cerebral abstract painting uses a subtle but powerful color palette of brown, pink, and white oil paints and wood stain to create visual texture and depth. The artist selected a French, antique postal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Oil

Walking Home VIII, Original Painting, Contemporary Abstract art, Landscape
Located in Deddington, GB
Urban Landscape with figures in an abstract city environment ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Oil Paint on Canvas 52 H x 61 W x 4 D cm (20.47 x 24.02 x 1.57 in) Sold framed Please note tha...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Untitled 24040 (Abstract painting)
Located in London, GB
Untitled 24040 (Abstract painting) Oil on canvas — Unframed. This abstract oil painting showcases a compelling investigation into the visual language of oil. The artist explores the...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Shape 16 (2019) - Abstract shape, work on paper, minimalist, orange yellow
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Shape 16 (2019) by Ryan Park of Shapes Only Abstract geometric art, acrylic on 300gsm archival paper. Abstract shape innovated by the artist. Bright oran...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Archival Paper

Gas Station Attendant (African American artist)
By Earl Hill
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Earl Hill (1927-1985). Gas Station Attendant, 1966. Oil on masonite panel, 10.5 x 13.5 inches, 15 x 18 inches framed. Signed and dated lower right. Inscribed...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Absurd Awakening - Acrylic Painting Red White Black Blue Grey Pink Green Purple
Located in Sofia, BG
"Absurd Awakening" is a painting by Maestro Denis Núñez. About the painting: Style and Technic: Abstract, Contemporary, Acrylic on canvas About the artwo...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Overhead Migration, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Fascinated by the birds that soar over her Big Sur home, artist Heidi Hybl paints an abstract depiction of their migration. Their bold forms contrast the soft...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Samuraï by Stefano - Oil on canvas 40x50 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Stefano est un artiste peintre Genevois contemporain qui s'amuse entre l'abstrait et un figuratif suggéré. Cette pièce représente pour l'artiste "Samuraï". Elle a été peinte en 2023 et fait partie des dernières productions de l'artiste. Ce sont des études pour de...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Aigues - Mortes
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
George Dannatt (1915-2009) Aigues - Mortes 1961 Gouache on paper Image: 11.4 x 22.8 cm Frame: 38.7 x 48.9 cm Exhibition 1981 May. Newlyn Gallery: Retrospective Exhibition Pr...
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1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Gouache

"Princess in Paris" Figure in Chanel Gown French Haute Couture Oil Painting
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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Canvas, Oil

French Expressionist Abstract Portraits Of Figures Provenance
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) signed oil painting on canvas unframed: 9.5 x 7.5 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we have ...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Chasing Secrets, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"Chasing Secrets was inspired by brilliant fall colors and the feeling of breaking loose from the things that hold us back," explains artist Cynthia Ligeros. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Landscape Abstract Expressionist
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Landscape Abstract 2020, Artist signed and titled verso. Jerzy Kubina Polish/American Artist: Jerzy was born in Zamosc, Poland, 1956. Studied at the Academy Of Fine Arts in Krakow 19...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Fantasy Garden 27, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Part of artist Sheila Grabarsky's Fantasy Garden series. An intuitive and energetic abstraction utilizing deep green interwoven ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Looking Through Grandma s Window - Original Abstract Floral Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Amber Goldhammer paints dramatic abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas featuring energetic brushstrokes. Goldhammer uses her contemporary paintings to express...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Vintage Abstract Expressionist Painting - Red and Black Strokes on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Vintage Abstract Expressionist Painting - Red and Black Strokes on Canvas Intriguing and moody piece by California-based Latin-American artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20...
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1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Brian O Neill s Deep Dive 1 Original Acrylic Painting with 24K Gold Leaf"
Located in Denver, CO
Brian O'Neill's "Deep Dive 1" is an extraordinary original artwork created in 2024. This piece measures 12 x 12 x 1.50 inches (30.48 x 30.48 x 3.81 cm) and showcases a masterful blen...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Gold Leaf

French Abstract Contemporary Art by Daniel Cayo - Promethée
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Nuances – Original Textured Abstract Landscape Oil Painting by French Artist
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Medium: Oil on linen canvas Canvas size: 40 x 40 cm (15.75 x 15.75 in) Framed size: 47 x 47 cm (18.5 x 18.5 in) Frame: Black or light wood floater frame (collector choice) Technique:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

"Desert Fire" - Textured Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
"Desert Fire" - Textured Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Textured abstract composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). Blended colo...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Deep Green and Red Dark Abstract French 20th Century Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition signed by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924) oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas size: 31.5 x 16 inches condition: overall very good, a few m...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

#1283 (Abstract Painting)
Located in London, GB
#1283 (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 e...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1980 s French Expressionist Painting Rolling Hills and Valleys Verdant Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924) signed oil painting on canvas, unframed inscribed verso dated 85' canvas size: 35 x 46 inches condition: ov...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Phenomena X" floral large painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Abstract textured acrylic painting on canvas 100x100x2 cm (39,4 x39,4 x 0,8 inches). Mixed Media on gallery wrapped canvas. The work is ready to hang. No framing required. The sides ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Sandscape Large Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Sandscape' Large Abstract Oil Painting Modern British, 21st Century Titled 'Sandscape' (Tarragona 2) verso painting on board, framed Fram...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Prefer Kindness - Original Impasto Abstract Blue Landscape Painting with Houses
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Using an impasto, painterly technique Dana Cowie creates cubist-inspired farm and rural landscapes. Working within controlled color schemes, her artworks ap...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media

"umbrella girl series" RK26T1, Abstract, Painting, 21st Century, Acrylic
Located in Dessau-Rosslau, Sachsen Anhalt
Art measures 11.81 x 11.81 inches Frame measures 17.32 x 17.32 x 1.57 inches Framed in a high-quality contemporary wooden moulding. Color: antique gold Artist: Roger König b. Des...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Clay, Acrylic

"the Landing", Abstract, Red, Orange, Yellow, Pink, Purple, Acrylic Painting
Located in Franklin, MA
Sandra Cohen’s “the Landing” is a 20 x 16 x .25 inch acrylic painting on tempered hardboard, in red, orange, yellow, pink, purple, and white. A crooked staircase at bottom left mixes...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

Rose
Located in Burlingame, CA
Inspired by Taoist teachings and meditations, 'Rose' feels alive with its concentration on red. Matuszewski creates meditative and harmonious color field paintings to invoke a sense ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Pencil

To many experiences to remember, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
IMPACTFUL BOLD ABSTRACT - LOTS OF COLOR BLENDING! Contemplative, bold, large statement artwork. Organic gestural paint strokes many shades of magenta, yellow, purple, pink, red a...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Abstract in Coral and Jade , Large Mid-century American Biomorphic Abstraction
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A substantial, mid-century American Abstract oil comprising biomorphic and dimensional forms in shades of coral, jade and straw, shown gathered around a central, rectangular element ...
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1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Love Conquers All - Extra-Large Abstract Investment Bold Color Movement Bold
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Love Conquers All - Omnia Vincit Amor Extra Large Abstract Investment Bold Color Large rendition in the Unchained Expressions series. It attempts to map the road to freedom...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Abstract Still Life. Semi-abstract, horizontal flowers, interior, acrylic
Located in Oslo, NO
"In this work, the interaction of acrylic and ink unfolds in an abstract explosion." said Anna about this abstract painting. "With passionate brushstrokes I wanted to capture the com...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Ink, Acrylic

"Spring" Floral Art
Located in Zofingen, AG
Abstract textured acrylic painting on canvas 90x90x2 cm (35,4 x 35,4 x0,8inches). Mixed Media on gallery wrapped canvas. The work is ready to hang. No framing required. The sides of ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Rising Tondo, De Stijl Painting by Ilya Bolotowsky 1972
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rising Tondo by Ilya Bolotowsky, Russian/American (1907–1981) Date: 1972 Acrylic on Canvas, signed and dated bottom, and signed, titled, and dated on verso Size: 47 x 47 in. (119.38 ...
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1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

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