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Abstract Animal 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
Underwater Art Animal Spanish Dancer
Located in Zofingen, AG
100 % original art underwater painting by Olga Nikitina *Title: Ocean Creature Spanish Dancer, nudibranch *Size: 20 by 24 inches *Materials: oil, stretched canvas, palette knife *Shipping: gallery standards packaging with tracking number Bright abstract seascape painting will be a good addition to your original oil painting collection. Original art is painted on stretched canvas. The sides are painted. READY TO HANG. Ocean artwork is signed both sides - in front and at the back by OlgaNikitinArt. Please note that the colors in the picture may vary, depending your monitor settings. Impasto technique with using a palette knife gives an incredible deep texture and makes the artwork alive. Abstract sea life...
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

"Union, " Abstract Hummingbird Painting
Located in Westport, CT
This abstract painting by Ned Martin is made with oil paint and aluminum on board. It features two blue and green birds, one at the top right-hand corner and one at the bottom left, ...
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Metal

Fredrick Acrylic on Canvas Painting by Lucie Sheridan, 2022
Located in Deddington, GB
Fredrick by Lucie Sheridan [2022] A colourful painting of a cat Additional information: Original Acrylic on Canvas Image size: H:50.8 cm x W:40.6 cm...
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Common Core, " Abstract Heron Painting
Located in Westport, CT
This abstract painting by artist Ned Martin features a blue heron in profile, looking to the right side of the canvas. The background is composed of blue, silver, and black squares t...
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Oil, Panel

ABSTRACT Pastel Shark Artwork by Contemporary Artist Martin Paaskesen
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 Animal Paintings

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Linen, Oil, Acrylic

Modernist Impasto Goldfish
Located in Soquel, CA
Stunning modernist impasto painting of a goldfish with coral reminiscent of California Abstract Expressionist painter Joan Brown's early work. Circa 2000. W...
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Early 2000s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Oil

Modernist Impasto Goldfish
Modernist Impasto Goldfish
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Voyage en Morocco
Located in Roma, IT
Ancestral Metamorphosis Soly Cissé and Seyni Awa Camara Black Liquid Art Gallery Via Piemonte 69 - 00187 Rome Curated by: Antonella Pisilli 14 december 2024 17:30 Until 30 january ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Vintage Koi Abstract Original Painting
Located in Soquel, CA
Evocative and dramatic acrylic painting of abstracted Koi fish titled "Symbiosis" that's a masterful blend of motion and objects. Circa 1980. Unframed, by Chaquille (American, 20th c...
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1990s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Reference Desk or Rabbits Dream in the Margins
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This painting stages an enigmatic tableau: three rabbits circle a green snake beside a precarious stack of books. Against a raw canvas ground and a yellow ochre floor, the scene fuse...
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Charcoal, Oil, Graphite

Trafalgar Square-original surreal wildlife 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 Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

House of Flamingos- original impressionist wildlife oil painting- modern 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 Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Tropical Bunnies- original expressive wildlife painting-contemporary artwork
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Bursting with color and energy, Tropical Bunnies is a joyful c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Antique American School New York Minimalist Abstract Figure Signed Painting MCM
Located in Buffalo, NY
American school abstract painting. Watercolor on paper, circa 1960. Unsigned. Image size, 12"L x 9"H.
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1960s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Watercolor, Gouache

Large Modernist Art French Abstract Expressionist Colorful Painting Roger Lersy
Located in Surfside, FL
Roger Lersy, French (1920 - 2004) Painting on paper (not sure if this is watercolor, acrylic or oil, the paper has a velvet finish and texture to it and there is some texture to the ...
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1960s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Paint, Paper

Tiger Painting, Mixed Media Textured on Canvas 60 H X 40" W Farmhouse, Big Cat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiger Painting 40 x 60” inches, Mixed Media: Digital, Watercolor, Acrylic, Gel Medium One-of-a-kind 2017 in Los Angeles One of a kind Mixed Medium o...
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Canvas, Digital

"Into the Light...The Hummingbird" oil on canvas painting by Steve McElroy
Located in Dallas, TX
"Into the Light...The Hummingbird" original oil painting by Steve McElroy, 2025. 22 x 28 inches. Only the finest materials were used to create this collectible piece, including Old...
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Morris Katz painting 2002
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Morris Katz Painting 2002: Oil paint on wood board. Unique. 8x10 inches. Very good overall vintage condition. Polish born Morris Katz (1932 – 2010) survived World War II in a Disp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Animal Paintings

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Wood, Oil

SPECIAL DREAMS - original oil painting- contemporary expressive wildlife artwork
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. A vision of elegance and movement, SPECIAL DREAMS captures the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Crowing for the Sun to Come Up painting, Texas Rooster Painting, Texas Artist
Located in Houston, TX
Crowing for the Sun to Come Up is an oil painting of a Texas Rooster prancing in the field. It is 24 x 18 and comes with a custom made frame. Artist Statement: " I am inspired b...
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Oil

DREAMS - original expressive oil painting- contemporary wildlife artwork
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. A surreal vision unfolds in DREAMS, where a flock of flamingos...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Hidden Places - original expressive painting- contemporary wildlife artwork
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. A mysterious, dreamlike world unfolds in Hidden Places, where ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

ABSTRACT Pastel Shark Pink Artwork Contemporary Artist Martin Paaskesen Textil
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 Animal Paintings

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Linen, Oil, Acrylic

"When you can be yourself... by his side."
Located in Zofingen, AG
Title: When You Can Be Yourself by His Sid This piece is a reflection on stability, deep trust, and unconditional acceptance in a relationship. It explores the moment of inner freedo...
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Cow and Calf" Brown and White Abstract Impressionist Painting of Cows
Located in Houston, TX
Brown and white abstract impressionist animal painting by Texas artist Fred Darge. The painting depicts a brown and white cow and a calf walking on arid soil. Signed by the artist at the bottom right corner. Unstretched and unframed but framing options are available. Artist Biography: Friedrich Ernst (Fred) Darge was born in Rendsburg, Germany March 1, 1900, and died in Dallas, Texas April 10, 1978. He entered the U.S. at Port Arthur, Texas in 1923. By 1924 he was in Chicago painting...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The balance of wisdom and power (original horse textured painting)
Located in Maricopa, AZ
A stunning original mixed media painting by Svetlana Shalygina. A unique combination of imagery and texture with this large scale original work of art. Custom digital renderings show...
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Mixed Media

Blue Horse
Located in Bozeman, MT
This is an unframed original painting on paper. Rocky Hawkins was born in 1950 in Seattle, Washington and grew up in small towns near the Cascades Mountains. His interest in the myst...
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Mixed Media, Archival Paper

A Cubist Artwork, "Freedom Fighter"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one-of-a-kind original abstract painting by San Diego artist, Alexander Arshansky. Its dimensions are 20"x24"x1.5". It is unframed. A Certificate of Authenticity will follo...
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Acrylic

Edward Chavez Mid-Century Modern Abstract Oil Painting, Bird Motif, 1980
Located in Denver, CO
This striking abstract oil painting by American modernist Edward (Eduardo) Arcenio Chavez (1917–1995) captures a dynamic bird motif rendered in bold, expressive color. Painted circa 1980, the composition radiates energy with its rich palette of red, blue, purple, orange, and black, layered to create depth and movement. The work exemplifies Chavez’s signature Mid-Century Modern and postwar abstract style, where organic form meets vibrant geometry. The painting is presented in its vintage frame, with overall dimensions measuring 30 ½ x 28 ½ inches and an image size of 29 ¼ x 27 inches. Its bold scale and commanding presence make it a powerful addition to any modern or contemporary art collection. About the Artist: Born in Wagon Mound, New Mexico, Eduardo Chavez...
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1980s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Oil

ABSTRACT Pastel Shark Artwork Contemporary Artist Martin Paaskesen Pink
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 Animal Paintings

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Linen, Oil, Acrylic

"Birds of Prey" Large Abstract Painting Blue Cool Tones Bird Floral Math
Located in Austin, TX
Acrylic on Canvas 48 x 60 inches. Unframed. This vibrant and intricate painting by Italian American painter and Capital Strategist, Francesca Lorenzini, combines two distinct visual...
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Early 2000s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

American School New York City Abstract Expressionist Original MCM Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
American school abstract painting. Watercolor on paper, circa 1960. Signed. Image size, 24"L x 18"H.
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1980s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Watercolor, Gouache

Chaos at the Existence of. Stability
Located in Zofingen, AG
Shipped in Roll In this work, Iryna Burda explores the tense interplay between chaos and order as a foundation of human existence. The composition draws inspiration from Carl Gustav ...
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Hiper Organico 16
Located in Dallas, TX
pastel on torn & collaged papers
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Paper, Pastel

Movimento de Energia 15
Located in Dallas, TX
pastel on paper
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Paper, Pastel

untitled (MANI-101)
Located in Dallas, TX
pastel on paper
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Paper, Pastel

Chicken, lyrical wild bright humorous colorful abstract gesture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bold combination of abstract and gestural styles by NYC based designer/artist Fredda Tone Reminiscent of Clifford Stills, Robert Motherwell style
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Thoughts. Cardboard mixed media, 74 x 47, 5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Thoughts. Cardboard mixed media, 74x47,5 cm Ivars Zaikins (1942-2017) Zaikins Ivars - an artist. He was born in 1942. During of the Soviet Union period, he worked as an artist in L...
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Early 2000s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Mixed Media, Cardboard

Chiasm 2, horse w geometric gestural abstractions, earth tones color w touches
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This oil painting is a fragmented and dynamic depiction of a horse rendered in a semi-abstract, expressionistic style. Bennett uses bold brush-strokes, drips and overlapping plane...
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

South II, Abstract Mixed Media Fish Painting by Antonio Ole
By Antonio Ole
Located in Long Island City, NY
South II by Antonio Ole, Angolan (1951) Date: 1993 Acrylic, Impasto and Collage on Paper, signed l.l. Size: 26 x 39.5 in. (66.04 x 100.33 cm)
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1990s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Acrylic

Georgie Dowling, Sheep Making Their Way, Original abstract painting.
Located in Deddington, GB
Sheep making their way, Cleeve hill By Georgie Dowling [2021] original Oil paint on canvas Image size: H:30 cm x W:45 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:30 cm x W:45 cm x D:2cm ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Ruins of the Barren - Gestural Abstract Painting with Earth Tones and Vivid Red
Located in Chicago, IL
***This artwork is currently on exhibit at the Instituto Cervantes, Chicago until September 2025. If purchased this artwork will be available to ship after September 1, 2025. Contact...
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Oil

"Great Feast, " (2023) by Ifeoluwa Alade, Original Acrylic Painting
Located in Denver, CO
This acrylic painting, titled "Great Feast," is an original creation by Ifeoluwa Alade, an artist based in Nigeria. The handmade piece showcases a man holding three yellow birds juxt...
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Itzpapalot s wings
Located in Zofingen, AG
Itzpapalotl (Spanish: Itzpapalotl) is the goddess of fate in Aztec mythology, associated with the cult of plants. She rules the heavenly paradise of Tamoanchan. Her magic cloak made ...
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Moonlight birds II. 2003. Cardboard, author s technique, 17. 6 x 12. 7 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Moonlight birds II 2003. Cardboard, author's technique, 17.6x12.7cm Ivars Zaikins (1942-2017) Zaikins Ivars - an artist. He was born in 1942. During of the Soviet Union period, he...
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Early 2000s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Mixed Media, Cardboard

Something to Crow About, oil painting, Texas Rooster Painting, Texas Artist
Located in Houston, TX
Something to Crow About is an oil painting of a Texas Rooster prancing in the field. It is 24 x 18 and comes with a custom made frame. Artist...
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Oil

Alligator, Celluloid, Rattles, Trumpet - Surrealist Painting by Anton Solomoukha
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Anton Solomoukha, Russian (1945 - ) Title: Alligator, Celluloid, Rattles, Trumpet Year: 1991 Medium: Oil and Collage on Canvas, signed and dated l.r. Size: 63.5 x 51 inches [...
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1990s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Paper, Mixed Media, Oil

Lines Of A Page With Two Mistakes
Located in Dallas, TX
ink on rice paper
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Ink, Rice Paper

Orange Square Landscape With A Mistake On The Left
Located in Dallas, TX
ink on paper
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Paper, Ink

In Conversation With A Fold
Located in Dallas, TX
ink on paper
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Paper, Ink

Vortex Twin Flame Butterflies
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Vortex Twin Flame Mixed Media Ink on archival paper. Keith Carrington’s experiences have led him to express his talents through the fluid & exacting medi...
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor, Handmade Paper

Woodpecker Conversation
Located in Dallas, TX
gouache & graphite on mylar
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Mylar, Gouache, Graphite

Backyard Grackles
Located in Dallas, TX
gouache & graphite on mylar
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Mylar, Graphite, Gouache

Abstract Synapses – Dance Of The Bumble Bee #5
Located in Deddington, GB
Abstract Synapses – Dance Of The Bumble Bee #5 By Lucy Moore [2022] original Acrylic on canvas Image size: H:60 cm x W:60 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:60 cm x W:60 cm x D:1....
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

The Evolving Space:Excavation, Archaeology, Habitation, Transformation"In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Jayashree Chakravarty - Untitled - 21 x 16 inches (unframed size) Mixed Media on Paper Evolving Space (2008-9) the artist seems to be continuously drawing...
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Early 2000s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Mixed Media, Paper

Matterhorn- contemporary expressionistic black/white mountain range with red
Located in Hamburg, DE
"Without Title (Matterhorn)" is a large, unique oil on canvas painting of German artist Willi Bucher. It depicts with powerful strokes the facade of the ...
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Oil

"Dusk Till Dawn" An unusual perspective of a herd of horses. Looking from above
By Joel Sidney Kelly
Located in San Antonio, TX
Joel Sidney Kelly Alabama Artist Image Size: 32 x 48 Frame Size: 41 x 57 Medium: Textured Oil on Canvas "Dusk Till Dawn" Primarily known as a portr...
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Early 2000s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Oil

Moonlight birds. 2003. Cardboard, author s technique, 12. 6 x 17. 7 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Moonlight birds 2003. Cardboard, author's technique, 12.6x17.7cm Ivars Zaikins (1942-2017) Zaikins Ivars - an artist. He was born in 1942. During of the Soviet Union period, he wo...
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Early 2000s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Mixed Media, Cardboard

In Search of Icarus: mythology painting w/ pink, violet birds blue sky
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is a contemporary abstract acrylic on canvas painting, predominantly blue with pink and purple birds and figures of the mythological Icarus silhouetted against the sky. It is signed, titled, and dated on the back. All hanging hardware included, no additional framing needed. Every purchase comes with a free, hardcover copy of the beautiful illustrated new book, "Joseph McAleer...
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2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Antique American School New York Minimalist Abstract Splatter Oil Painting MCM
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American school abstract expressionist action painting. Oil on paper, circa 1960. Unsigned. Image size, 15"L x 11"H.
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1960s Abstract Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

British, 21st Century abstract oil painting Moonlit Horses
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Max Andrews (British, b. 1969) Moonlit horses Signed and dated ‘Max Andrews 19’ (lower right) Oil on board 12.1/5 x 12.1/5 in. (32 x 31.8 cm.)
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Animal Paintings

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Oil, Board

Abstract animal paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract animal 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 animal 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, orange, purple, green and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Rocky Hawkins, C. Dimitri, Julie Sneed, and Karnish Art. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Oil 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 animal paintings, so small editions measuring 4.88 inches across are also available. Prices for animal paintings made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $100 and tops out at $75,000, while the average work sells for $1,964.

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