Abstract Still-life 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
French Impressionist Oil Painting Bright and Colourful Pansies
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
Oil on board, unframed
8.75 x 10.75 inches
Signed Initials ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
$164 Sale Price
20% Off
Red Lobster-original still life hyper realism oil paintings-contemporary artwork
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jing Zhang Floral Original Oil On Canvas "Pothos"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Pothos
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 31 x 23.5 inches
Frame: Framing options available!
Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition.
Note: This painting is unstretched
Year: 2013
Artist: Jing Zhang...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Monkey Around-original surreal- realism still life oil 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 Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Waves and Particles and Mantra Implosion Diptych
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The act of painting becomes a form of meditation. Marino explains that the time and process of creating work are at the core of what the painting wants to mean, declaring: that is ho...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Acrylic
Colours of a Dream, Bold Abstract Painting, Picasso Style Painting Matisse Style
Located in Deddington, GB
Acrylic on canvas, unframed on a deep edge canvas. by Harriet Chomley. A colourful abstract work .
Artwork by expressionist artist Haz Chomley is avai...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Lost in Thought" 2024 Oil on paper/mounted 15 x 22 in.
Located in New York, NY
Stanley Bielen
Lost in Thought, 2024
Oil on paper/mounted
15 x 22 in.
(bie088)
Stanley Bielen’s paintings often begin with him planting the flower that he intends to capture in pain...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Collage - Still Life
By Marion Huse
Located in Storrs, CT
Brilliantly-colored collage with various texts and butterfly prints. Oil on canvas measures 20 x 24, presented in a modern frame with white linen liner; frame measures 26 5/8 x 30 5/...
Category
1950s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Signed Early 19th Century Abstract Impressionist Lithograph
Located in Belgrade, MT
This colorful lithograph is part of my private collection since the 1970's. It is signed in the plate and also pencil signed on the print on the lower left corner.
Publisher: La Guil...
Category
Early 19th Century Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Ceramic, Lithograph, Oil, Tapestry
French 20th Century Vibrant Geometric Abstraction Interwoven Lines and Balls
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition
signed by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924)
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas size: 9.5 x 13 inches
condition: overall very good, a few m...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Floral Study 10, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Valerie Berkely presents a strong and atmospheric floral abstract using a limited palette of transparent purples and yellow. "I want the work to glow," says Valerie. She demonstrates expressive finger painting...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bambuzal
Mato de onça, Paintings. From the MATAS series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
For Jose Ignacio Suarez an abyss of time and space distances him from those who were the first inhabitants of the Brazilian coasts and of this vast American continent. His initial la...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Monkey- Original hyper realism wildlife-still life paintings- 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Star Chaser- Original Still life hyper realism oil paintings-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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mato de fogo século XV, Abstract painting. From the series Matas
Located in Miami Beach, FL
For Jose Ignacio Suarez an abyss of time and space distances him from those who were the first inhabitants of the Brazilian coasts and of this vast American continent. His initial la...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Still Life Interior
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Frederick Serger (1889-1965).
Still Life, ca. 1950.
Oil on gessoed paper mounted to illustration board.
Image measures 16 x 17 inches. Framed measurement: 25.5 x 25.5 inches.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Lignes de rivage, Abstract seascape, textured, expressionism, Oil, French artist
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont is a French contemporary painter whose work has been exhibited in museums and collected internationally. She is known for her deeply textured canvases that explore them...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"The Gold in the Cave of Gadara" By Ifeoluwa Alade, Original Acrylic Painting
Located in Denver, CO
The Gold in the Cave of Gadara* is an original 2024 acrylic and glow-in-the-dark painting by Nigerian artist Ifeoluwa Alade. Created for his solo exhibition *The Sprout of Hope* at A...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Spring in the City, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Flowers bloom in an urban setting, offering a reprieve from the hustle and bustle. Artist Natalie George captures a patch of florals on a city street in vibra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Big Sur Views - Abstract Landscape Ocean Blue Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With a contemporary perspective on landscape painting and inspired by paintings created by old masters, German artist Katharina Husslein paints in a representational manner to captur...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French 20th Century Vibrant Geometric Abstraction Yellow Green and Blue Lines
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition
by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924)
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas size: 18 x 24 inches
condition: overall very good, a few minor su...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ardentina
Located in Zofingen, AG
The painting "Argentina" was inspired by inspiration. I have not been to Argentina, but I imagined it so bright, blooming and beautiful!
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
French 20th Century Vibrant Geometric Abstraction Snapped Line Green and Blue
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition
signed by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924)
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas size: 20 x 24 inches
condition: overall very good, a few m...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
872, Original Painting, Abstract, Cloud, Vibrant, Shapes
Located in Deddington, GB
Jessie's intuitive artistic process delves into the inherent language of paint and mark-making to elicit emotional resonance in the viewer. Through this exploration, she aims to conv...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Irises (abstract floral still life painting)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Elizabeth Osborne (b.1936). Irises, 1966. Casein and charcoal pencil on paper, sheet measures 10.5 x 12 inches. Unframed. Excellent condition with no fading or damage. A very tiny area of paper loss in lower right corner.
Biography:
Elizabeth Osborne, born in Philadelphia PA, has exhibited extensively throughout the United States for over forty years. She lives and works in Philadelphia.
Her work is included in the collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art; the Pennsylvania Academy...
Category
1980s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Archival Paper, Charcoal, Casein
Original Set II-UK Awarded Artist-(feat. Scottish Tartan vs Camellia)-the Weaver
Located in London, GB
-In light of new tariffs, we’ve applied a 20% discount off the market price of this piece to support our collectors in facing potential added costs. At the gallery, we work closely w...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Gold
Avenues of Pink, Abstract Geometric Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painting description: This is a new example of a form I have been working with for many years. It is expressive and contains and reflects life in our constantly changing world.
Robe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
MATA MAMEY SÉCULO X, Abstract painting. From the series Matas
Located in Miami Beach, FL
For Jose Ignacio Suarez an abyss of time and space distances him from those who were the first inhabitants of the Brazilian coasts and of this vast American continent. His initial la...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Bottles and Falling Citrus Fruits, Still Life Patterns, Orange Purple Silhouette
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Bottles and Falling Citrus Fruits II" is a modern still life painting that captures the essence of contemporary aesthetics with a vibrant interplay of patterns and forms against a b...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Bathed In Sunshine, Oil Painting
By Lisa Nielsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Lisa Nielsen displays impressionist roses gleaming from the warmth of the sun. Plump blossoms spring from effervesce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Foxtrot Bravo - Original Landscape Plane Flying Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kathleen Keifer is a California-based internationally collected artist. She is a leading force of the New California Realism. Kathleen brings a fresh, clean perspective to her colorf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
MATA MAMEY SÉCULO XV
X, Paintings. From the MATAS series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
For Jose Ignacio Suarez an abyss of time and space distances him from those who were the first inhabitants of the Brazilian coasts and of this vast American continent. His initial la...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Light in the Darkness (II)" - Acrylic and Glow in the Dark Botanical Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Nigerian artist Ifeoluwa Alade’s *Light in the Darkness (II)* is an original acrylic and glow-in-the-dark painting that explores the enduring themes of hope and regeneration central ...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Large American Impressionist Abstract Framed Modern Flower Still Life Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive large American school modernist flower still life painting. Oil on canvas. Handsomely framed. Signed illegibly. Very nice impasto and color.
Category
1980s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,180 Sale Price
20% Off
Phacelia, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
"Many types of phacelia are a welcome and colorful sight in the desert in spring," shares artist Crystal DiPietro. "In this piece, a large purple variety stan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Upend, Oil, Monochromatic, minimalist, black, Textured, painting, movement
Located in Riverdale, NY
The Upend is a monochromatic, textured oil painting by James Austin Murray. It is an all black oil painting on wood panel. It is 36x36, square It is a stunning abstract painting t...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Wood Panel
Composition, Ikebana Series, Dale Chihuly
By Dale Chihuly
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Dale Chihuly (1941)
Title: Composition, Ikebana Series
Year: 2001
Medium: Acrylic on Arches Aquarelle Rag paper
Size: 42 x 30 inches
Inscription: Signed by the artist
Notes: ...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
$23,600 Sale Price
20% Off
"Fire" abstract acrylic canvas linen triptych 70x150cm send wood crate red
Located in Saint Pol de Léon, Bretagne
"Fire" abstract acrylic canvas linen triptych 70x150cm send wood crate
Re furnace, motion, saturation, heat
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"Purple flowers", modern still life, yellow, purple, vertical, oil paining
Located in Oslo, NO
This vibrant and expressive still life painting captures the beauty of purple lisianthus flowers arranged in a vase. The artist masterfully combines bold brushstrokes and delicate li...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil
Circuito #3. Mixed media Abstract painting on Canvas
By Alec Franco
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 ...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Circuito #22. Mixed media Abstract painting on Canvas
By Alec Franco
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 ...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Circuito #8. Mixed media Abstract painting on Canvas
By Alec Franco
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 ...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Bambu de Volpi
Coqueiros de Klee, Paintings. From the MATAS series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
For Jose Ignacio Suarez an abyss of time and space distances him from those who were the first inhabitants of the Brazilian coasts and of this vast American continent. His initial la...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Summer Fruit Still-Life with Cherries, Peaches
Pineapple - After H. Raymond
Located in Soquel, CA
Summer Fruit Still-Life with Cherries, Peaches & Pineapple - After H. Raymond
A lovely still-life featuring an opulent display of abundant summer fruit by an unknown artist, after H...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Masonite, Oil
Coqueiros de Klee, Abstract painting. From the series Matas
Located in Miami Beach, FL
For Jose Ignacio Suarez an abyss of time and space distances him from those who were the first inhabitants of the Brazilian coasts and of this vast American continent. His initial la...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Contemporary impressionist expressive oil painting "Apricots in a bowl"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
In this vibrant oil painting, apricots rest in a simple bowl, seemingly untouched by time. The painting draws on the aesthetics of two of the most influential artists in the history ...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
Nature Morte #1
, Oil on Linen, By Robert Bonaparte
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 31" x 28" oil on linen painting was done by Robert Bonaparte in 1980. The painting depicts an abstracted and minimalist still life composition on a canvas. In the foreground, th...
Category
1980s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
$8,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Gen #4, Mixed media Abstract painting on paper
By Alec Franco
Located in Miami Beach, FL
From The "Gen" Series
DNA is genetic information, hidden and encrypted in body fluids. Veiled data that we load, that we do not know and that someone knows how to decipher. Such spe...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Handmade Paper, Pastel, Acrylic
Tondo Blue, Expanded Metal Painting
Located in Miami Beach, FL
For these paintings, Wolf uses expanded metal as a brush and thus creates abstract paintings. The irretrievable moment is found here in the expressive painting process. Also, he adds...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Pigment
"Light in the Darkness (I)" - Acrylic and Glow in the Dark Still-Life Painting
Located in Denver, CO
In *Light in the Darkness (I)*, Nigerian artist Ifeoluwa Alade presents a striking original painting combining acrylic and glow-in-the-dark medium on canvas. Part of his 2024 solo ex...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Spirals-original realism still life oil painting-marbles-glass-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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
MATA MAMEY SÉCULO XV, Abstract painting. From the series Matas
Located in Miami Beach, FL
For Jose Ignacio Suarez an abyss of time and space distances him from those who were the first inhabitants of the Brazilian coasts and of this vast American continent. His initial la...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Bambu de Volpi, Abstract painting. From the series Matas
Located in Miami Beach, FL
For Jose Ignacio Suarez an abyss of time and space distances him from those who were the first inhabitants of the Brazilian coasts and of this vast American continent. His initial la...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Herramienta en Amarillo. From The Composition with Tools series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The “Composition with Tools” series engages observers with quirky and playful truisms, gently leading them toward deeper reflections. Jose Ricardo Contreras...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Blossoms of Abstraction, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Bold, expressive strokes present an abstract interpretation of a flower. Thick paint and dynamic application evoke a sense of vitality and spontaneity. Subtle h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Still Life N°2 by Frank Chabry - Oil on Canvas - 46x38 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Frank Chabry (1916-1979) was a 20th-century artist whose career spanned several transformative decades in the art world. His work likely reflects the arti...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Expanded Metal Painting
Located in Miami Beach, FL
His The panel paintings "Expanded Metal Paintings" are the closest to the classic art of painting. Firstly paint is applied by a brush on a primed canvas. Then wire mesh is dunked into black and white paint and is used to create abstract patterns on top of the red and light grey areas. Similar to traditional blueprints with textiles, the wire mesh is moved across the canvas like a mold. Fingerprints remain as well as the redundant paint. The finished work bears a haptic sensation, the form resembles calligraphy: the surface's sensuality takes center stage.
The organic surfaces of Wolf's work, with their vibrant colors and glossy finish, evoke a sense of decomposition and decay while retaining a polished elegance. The lightweight, airborne nature of parachutes introduces themes of gravity and suspension, merging fragility with permanence. Clemens Wolf...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Matisse with Pears, Original Painting, Contemporary, Paris
Located in Deddington, GB
This vivacious still life painting draws inspiration from Matisse's iconic 1910 masterpiece 'Dance' and the enchanting ambiance of the French 'salon'. The artist adds a contemporary ...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Panel
Abstract impressionist expressive still life oil painting on paper "Tea Time
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary still life painting, depicting a table on which rest a teacup, saucer, and milk jug—rendered in an abstract Impressionist style with touches of Expressionism and Ar...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
"Vibrant bloom" (contemporary impressionist colorful floral acrylic painting)
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
In this floral artwork "Vibrant bloom" I experience the world of nature through the bright colors of a summer period.
While painting, I sought to capture the beauty of summer flower...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor
Abstract still-life paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract still-life 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 still-life 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, yellow and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including SOPHIE DUMONT, Robert Petrick, Natalia Roman, and Darius Yektai. 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 still-life paintings, so small editions measuring 4.75 inches across are also available. Prices for still-life 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 $38 and tops out at $1,150,000, while the average work sells for $1,853.