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

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Pigment

abstract 3, 1954 - Oil on canvas, 92x65 cm.
By François Jousselin
Located in Nice, FR
Abstract oil painting on canvas by the french painter François Jousselin. Not framed. Signed and dated 1954 François Jousselin, né à Laval le 27 octobre 1926 ...
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1950s Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Huge French Contemporary Modernist Abstract Oil Painting Ladies Chatting Garden
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Discussion' Abstract Composition signed by Jacqueline VERDET (French, 1931-2023) oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 39.5 x 39 inches condition: the work is in overall very sou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Abstract Figures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
UNIDENTIFIED "ABSTRACT FIGURE" OIL ON CANVAS, UNSIGNED AMERICAN, C.1960S 27.5 X 35 INCHES Fine Condition
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1860s Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Abstract Figures
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Colorful painting on paper, Unique piece, Abstract Expressionist
Located in Carballo, ES
TUSET (1997, A Coruña, España) Mixed media painting on paper Ready to frame One-of-a-kind Signed on back Includes certificate of authenticity 2021 65 x 50 cm. It belongs to the ser...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Oil Crayon, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pencil

Simple Pleasures
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This black and white abstract acrylic painting is inspired by the mid-century masters like Franz Kline. Framed in a vintage wood frame, wired and ready to hang, 20 in. wide x 24 in. ...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Raimonds Staprans - Desert. 1974, oil on canvas, 95, 5x116 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Desert. 1974, oil on canvas, 95,5x116 cm Painting in orange colors Provenance Maxwell gallery
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1970s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Abstract 2288
Located in Zofingen, AG
There’s something ethereal, almost magical, about contemporary paintings. The incredible Expressionism bleeds through the canvas, transforming any room into an entirely new experienc...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Cooler Heads Prevail - Large Abstract Expressionist Textural Painting in Blue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Marc Raphael's abstract expressionism paintings are influenced by New York's abstract expressionist movement. After encountering Jackson Pollock’s work for the fir...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Latex

In the Twilight, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Lisa Carney creates a calming abstract piece with intuitive blends of blue-gray and navy accented by antique gold. Drips of light blue over a pale-blue b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Portrait of Robert, Abstract White Oil Painting by Youri Broitman
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Youri Yehuda Broitman, Russian (1956 - ) Title: Portrait of Robert Year: 1991 Medium: Oil on Canvas, Signed on Verso Size: 14 x 9 inches Frame Size: 16.5 x 11.5 inches
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1990s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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

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Acrylic, Canvas

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

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Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"From The Chair On The Porch" Lloyd Tabing, abstract, abstract expressionism
Located in Jönköping, SE
"From The Chair On The Porch" 140 x 140 Acrylic on Canvas, Hanging material included An exploration of beauty and energy, Tabing’s paintings are a visual representation of the dic...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Happy Yellow Green- Colorful Geometric Abstract Original Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petra Rös-Nickel’s original paintings merge playful forms, bright colors, and architectural compositions in oil and mixed media on canvas. Her contemporary artworks contain rich text...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

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

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Paper, Acrylic

The Return of Spring (Modern Abstract Acrylic Painting in Pink, Yellow, Gold)
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstract acrylic painting on canvas with a pastel pink, yellow, and gold palette “The Return of Spring”, painted by Ragellah Rourke in 2019 48 x 36 inches, acrylic on canvas Sides are cleanly painted so additional framing is optional Wire backing for easy hanging Artist signature located on the back This contemporary, abstract painting was created by Hudson Valley based artist, Ragellah Rourke in 2019. Her most recent body of work focuses on relationships between color and space. Elements of symbolism, reminiscent of Gustav Klimt, decorate the composition with abstract markings and calligraphic gestural brushwork. Warm yellow and gold tones with hints of green radiate upwards into a background of pastel pink, recalling the awaking the nature during the beginning of spring. There is wire installed on the back for easy hanging. The painting’s sides are cleanly painted so additional framing is optional. Artist Statement: My paintings are very textural and built up slowly over long periods of time. The surface holds the memory of the painting’s development, all the time looking for clues for what will come next. I look for connections between the forms that develop. They are never something that I logically calculate, but rather a long string of chances, thoughts, and guesses. The appearance and meaning develop throughout the progression of the painting. It is a continuous search for resolution, balance and mystery within the painting. Artist CV: 1963 Born Albany, NY 1998 BA Painting, The University at Albany, State University of New York Residing: East Berne, NY SOLO EXHIBITIONS: 2012 Carrie Haddad...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Love Season - Dreamy Romantic Abstract Textural Soft Blush Tone Floral Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drawing inspiration from an immersive and impressionistic interpretation of nature, Canadian artist Vé Boisvert paints textural original artworks that capture the fleeting effects of...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Adrift 2 - Cubist Abstract Original Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mexican artist Heny Steinberg’s abstracted landscapes invite us to travel from the map to the localized event. The shapes within Steinberg’s work transcend two dimensional representation and have meaning beyond visual appearance. Her process begins with concrete images and references, yet over time give way to her process. Her abstractions fluctuate between representation and abstraction of variables.. Her works are reminiscent of American Abstract Expressionists like Helen Frankenthaler but also have a clear Mexican Cubist...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

The deep sea, Contemporary ocean, dark blue, ocean essence, Florida art
Located in Cumming, GA
This contemporary impressionist painting represents the deepest ocean with its varied blues and textures.
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

ABSTRACT Contemporary Artist French Rose Madone New Artwork forms earth colors
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 A...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pigment

Original Diptych-Sunset Song-British Awarded Artist-Plein Air evening oil
Located in London, GB
Sunset Song Series was created entirely en plein air, painted directly under the dimming light of late-summer and autumn sunsets and moonlight, with no artificial light to guide her...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Everyday, Contemporary Geometric Abstract Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This painting came about through process and experimentation with layering and combining geometric shapes. Throughout the process of creation I was listening to electronic / dance mu...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Vinyl

Contemporary expressive still life floral painting on paper "Blooming Joy "
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary expressive abstract floral painting, with a touch of Impressionism, was created by French artist Natalya Mougenot and is part of her ongoing series dedicated to sti...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Yellow, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Multiple layers of color characterize this abstract piece. Shades of orange, yellow, and cream are applied dynamically, creating a vibrant composition. Bold bla...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Madonna, Abstract, Original Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Ruben Popovian Work: Original painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Acrylic on canvas Year: 2023 Style: Expressionism Title: Mado...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Contemporary original still life painting vase bouquet "Chromatic dialogue"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Chromatic Dialogue” is a vibrant contemporary floral still life painting by French artist Natalya Mougenot, known for her expressive brushwork, luminous color palette, and emotional...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Flower Arrangement in Carved Wooden Bowl - Abstract Botanical Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Krisanne Souter weaves together elements of nature and ancient feminine archetypes, such as the Mother and the Mystic. Botanical themes, playful elements, and unexpected surprises ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Color Pencil

On Rock N Roll - Original Abstract Colorful Geometric Mixed Media Art on Paper
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 Paintings

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Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Women in Motion (The Three Graces) - Nude Figurative in Oil on Canvas
By Lora Spraque
Located in Soquel, CA
Women in Motion (The Three Graces) - Nude Figurative in Oil on Canvas A wonderful abstract expressionist take on the Three Graces by California artist Lora Sprague (American, 20th ...
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1980s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Abstract Landscape , by Katherine Westphal, Oil on Board
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Katherine Westphal's oil on board painting titled 'Abstract Landscape' embodies the stylistic qualities of abstract painting. Using a diverse color palette of orange, red, yellow, bl...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

An Elegy of Rest
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Lynn Sanders is an artist excited by beauty: architecture, foliage, landscapes, seascapes, interiors. She finds palettes and shapes in her environment and propels them into her work,...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic Polymer, Ink, Acrylic

Essentials Collection: BURNING DESIRE - Meditative Abstract 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 Paintings

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Gold Leaf

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

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Pigment

Flowery Language 4, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Vibrant swirls of paint mimic the movement of blooming flowers and twisting vines. When artist Sheila Grabarasky dips her brush into green, the lyrical flow o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Paisajes interiores. Verdes y Rosas
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Artwork Details Title: Paisajes Interiores. Verdes y Rosas. Dimensions: 113 × 103 cm (44.5 × 40.5 in) Medium: Oil on canvas Support: Stretched canvas (ships rolled in a protective t...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Diamond XXXV /// Contemporary Abstract Geometric Striped Pattern Colorful Art
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Jack Graves III (American, 1988-) Title: "Diamond XXXV" Series: Diamond *Signed by Graves lower left. It is also signed, titled, and dated on verso Year: 2021 Medium: Origin...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Acrylic

"Verdigris" Large Scale Acrylic, Oil Pastels and Pencils Green Abstract 84"x60"
Located in New York, NY
"Verdigris" 2025, 84" H x 60" W. A captivating large-scale abstract painting by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinetta, renowned for her work featured in Architectural Digest, Elle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil

Contemporary abstract expressionist painting of a woman "Silhouette of light "
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This abstract expressionist painting, "Silhouette of Light" by the French artist Natalya Mougenot, captures the ethereal essence of the human form through bold color and movement. Th...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

CONCERT HALL, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This collage subtly incorporates sheet music to reinforce the suggestion of sounds heard within a concert hall. Ironically, this is a quiet piece, a visually satisfying painting that...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Landscape 1, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Shades of blue, rust, and cream shape this abstract landscape. Splashes of grey and black dots scatter across the surface. Scratched and scraped paint introdu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Noir and Luster Large Abstract Original Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Title: Noir and Luster Medium: Acrylic on Linen Year: 2025 Style: Contemporary Art Dimensions: 75" x 63" x 1" inch (190 x 160 x 3cm) Presentation: Unframed, Gal...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Landscape 1, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Landscape oil on canvas 62x95 cm original art Ready to hang certificate of authenticity included Marilina Marchica was born in Agrigento, where she works and lives, After r...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Oil

All these things in my head, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Abstract expressionism artwork inspired by all the thoughts racing through my head. The palette is colorful, mainly pink. Worked in several layers with spontaneous gesture and brus...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

GALAXY ART – Celestial Wall Sculpture with Astronaut Figure on Lunar Relief
Located in FISTERRA, ES
GALAXY ART is a mixed media wall sculpture by Vera Vizzi that fuses astronomy-inspired painting with tactile lunar relief. Created with foam clay, acrylic and enamel on a circular 30...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Enamel

Red abstract painting RO336, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Radek Smach - Original abstract acrylic painting on canvas. Mixed media. My works are part of many private collections all over the world. Ready to hang. No framing required (i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Untitled Jacques Rouby (1953-2019) Contemporary abstract art painted cardboard
Located in Paris, FR
Painted sculpted cardboard Unique work Coming from the artist's studio Jacques ROUBY, the aesthetics of mystery "Experimental dreamer, passionate about graphic adventures, delibera...
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1990s Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

Mid Century Modern Abstract Expressionist Framed Original Large Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted mid century abstract cubist oil painting. Great color and composition. Framed.
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1960s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

cross currents, 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 fro...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Song of the Sea - Large Contemporary Cubist Colorful Green Oil Painting Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Harrison Gilman graduated from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. In 2018 his artworks were exhibited at the We Rise Art Fair in Los Angeles alongside Shepard Fairey ...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Rich to Grey" (2024) By Danny McCaw, Original Abstract Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Danny McCaw's (US based) "Rich to Grey" is an original, handmade oil painting with impasto brushstrokes that depicts an ambiguous human figure. Bio/artist statement: Danny McCaw is ...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Board

Minimalist Geometric Abstract Painting in Grey Earth Tones by Carolin Kreutzer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At our 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 Auth...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Summer Swirls - Red and Orange Abstract Gestural Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
Ruggero Vanni's Summer Swirls is a 64 x 52-inch abstract gestural oil painting. The main colors are red and orange. The artist alternates very gestural and instinctive large brush strokes, with delicate...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

House of Blues (Contemporary Abstract Painting)
Located in New Orleans, LA
Charles Collins hails from a family of New Orleans artists. His late mother was a noted painter as his sister currently is, and he has a son who is a glassblower. His work has not be...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

oxygen , 250x170 cm, acrylic, canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
oxygen, 250x170 cm
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Blue Lagoon - large, colourful, modernist, gestural abstract, acrylic on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Milly Ristvedt has captured, in vivid colour, and expressive form the wonders of the ‘deep’ in this gorgeous abstract painting. Against a rich blue colour field, ethereal forms and g...
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1980s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary abstract Impressionist woman s figure "Black dress, ref world"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This expressive contemporary figurative painting of a woman by French artist Natalya Mougenot captures the timeless dialogue between simplicity and passion — between the calm of the ...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Abstract composition
Located in Genève, GE
Work on paper Silver wood frame with glass pane 72 x 93 x 2 cm
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1980s Abstract Paintings

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Pastel, Gouache

Untitled, paint and collage on treated paper, wood frame, glass
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Tasmanian-born artist Shane Drinkwater harnesses his interest in ancient manuscripts, cartography and astronomy to produce abstract artworks of mystery and beauty. All of Shane's ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Dye, Acrylic

ABSTRACT Landscape Painting by Gold Contemporary Spanish Artist Pau Escat 2023
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Colt Seager (b. 1993) is an American painter and sculptor based near Chicago, IL. Drawing inspiration from the inherent holiness and tranquility of the natural world, Seager’s work i...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Pigment

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