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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
Night Moon. From Moon Phases series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The works act as a reflection or gravitational pull from the source and power of the moon. Each work responds to a particular cycle of the Moon in which the energy is translated on c...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Mid Century French Geometric Abstract Ink Drawing on Paper
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mid Century French Geometric Abstract Ink Drawing on Paper by Serge Guerin (b. 1916), French Black ink on paper, unframed Size: 25.75 (height) x 19.75 (width) inches Provenanc...
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20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Ink, Gouache

Untitled (Abstract Expressionist Painting)
By Jesse Redwin Bardin
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Jesse Redwin Bardin (1923-1997). Untitled, ca. 1960. Oil on canvas, 18 x 31 inches; 21.5 x 36.5 inches framed. Signed lower right. Provenance: Private collection, Philadelphia; F...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mid Century French Geometric Abstract in Blue Brown and White Signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mid Century French Geometric Abstract in Blue Brown and White Signed by Serge Guerin (b. 1916), French signed lower right “SG”, name stamped verso Acrylic and gouache on brown...
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20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Ink, Acrylic, Gouache

Untitled 54 (Green Abstract Painting)
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary: 2011 Keywords: abstract, blue, green, yellow, vibrant, neon, brushstrokes, paint, texture, layers, stripes Artist Biography: Adrian Negenborn is an artist livin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

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

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Pigment

Mid Century French Abstract Line Drawing Twin Female Figures Ink on Paper
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mid Century French Abstract Line Drawing Twin Female Figures Ink on Paper Signed (initials) by Serge Guerin (b. 1916), French Black ink on paper, unframed Size: 19.75 (height) x 12.75 (width) inches Provenance: private collection, Paris, France Condition: good and sound, light handling to sheet and faint age toning consistent with age; deckled edges present Description: An elegant and meticulously balanced ink drawing by French modernist Serge Guerin, this mid-century composition captures two mirrored female forms rendered in flowing black lines. The symmetrical structure and interwoven contours create a sense of duality and rhythm, merging sensuality with abstraction. Guerin’s precise yet fluid style distils the human figure into an almost architectural motif, evoking both Surrealist automatism and the graphic minimalism associated with the post-war Ecole de Paris. The subtle interplay between curved and angular forms reveals the artist’s deep understanding of balance and design. Executed in crisp black ink on textured wove paper, the work exemplifies Guerin’s refined linear technique and meditative control. The paired figures may be read as symbols of harmony, reflection, or unity—an exploration of femininity abstracted into pure form. Signed with the artist’s monogram in the lower right, this drawing would suit collectors of modernist works on paper, mid-century line art, or minimalist figurative compositions. Keywords for collectors and interiors: French mid century abstract, modernist nude, twin figures, symmetrical line art, Ecole de Paris ink drawing...
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20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Ink

Contemporary New Abstract Grey Dots Colors Artist Christina Gschwantner
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 Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Mid Century Surrealist Nocturnal Tide Hawaiian Islands God Symbolism Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Surrealist Nocturnal Tide Hawaiian Islands God Symbolism Landscape Symbolic nocturnal landscape with tide God in foam of wave, in a dream-like surreal landscape, by Margu...
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1940s Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Linen

"Porto San Stephano" Italian Coastal Village View Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
Located in New York, NY
A captivating view from a town of Italy "Porto Santo Stefano". This scene is a seaport town on the west coast of Italy, in the municipality of Monte Arge...
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1960s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique Ukrainian American Abstract Expressionist Thick Impasto Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Ukrainian American abstract painting by Misha Reznikoff (1905 - 1971). Oil on canvas. Signed verso in monogram. Measuring 20.5 by 30.5 inches.
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1960s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Unfolded Layers 2 - original abstract expressionism 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 Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media

Beyond Mind and Matter: Peach Gold Abstract Expressionist Painting
Located in Hudson, NY
Gestural abstract painting on paper with gold metallic powders and peach, blue, green and yellow colored enamel paint "Beyond Mind and Matter", made in 2022 by Hudson Valley painter,...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Enamel

Large Red and Blue Abstract Expressionist Painting by Gustavo Schmidt
Located in Long Island City, NY
A bold Abstract painting by Chilean-born artist Gustavo Schmidt. The red colors seem to jump off the blue background in this oil painting. Artist: Gustavo Schmidt, Chile (1963 - )...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

French Expressionist Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract by Yvette Dubois-Habasque (1929-2016) signed and dated verso and signed with initials in lower right oil painting on artists board, unframed painting measures: 15.75 x 12 i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Artful Manipulation, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Heidi Hybl moves boldly into pure abstraction, creating works free from any natural references. Each piece begins with a spontaneous gesture, a freeing m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Guided By Your Light - Abstract Atmospheric Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and adventure; they demand a new discovery. His artworks exhibit a chemistry of complexity and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Moulin Rouge Paris Abstract Street scene Painting, figures, horses, Raoul Dufy
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Framed size: 26" x 33". Signed bottom right This dynamic and vividly expressive painting by Eugène Paul, titled Moulin Rouge, captures the energy and atmosphere of Paris in the mid-2...
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19th Century Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Have Fun with Life! - Abstract Sky Blue Textural Multicolor 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

French 20th Century Vibrant Geometric Pink and Purple Quirky Abstract Figure
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition signed by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924) oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas size: 24 x 20 inches condition: overall very good, a few min...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

An Abstract Geometric "Men of Matthew"
Located in San Francisco, CA
It’s time to bury the so-last-century idea that folks are either "right-brained,” i.e., naturally creative, or (boringly) "left-brained," always operating logically. And here’s just ...
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1950s Abstract Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Orange and Blue, Abstract Seascape Diptych, Unique Monotype, Paper, Fish Shape
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series by Enric Servera explores the relationship of humans to salt and seawater. The intention of these works is to submerge us into the sea, a salty treasure that surrounds us...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor, Monoprint

Drawing 1 2 - black white, minimalist, gestural, abstract, acrylic on paper
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Toronto artist Lynne Fernie prefers working in black and white. She enjoys the pure pleasure of drawing, the first art form she began to work in. Drawing 1 & 2, two panels of jet bla...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Archival Paper, Ink, Latex

White Lotus Lithograph
Located in Soquel, CA
White Lotus Lithograph A limited edition lithograph by listed artist Hoi Lebadang, (Vietnamese/French, 1922 – 2015). This print displays an ethereal lotus flower to center, known to ...
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1970s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Lithograph

Contemporary still-life acrylic painting on paper " Morning coffee with tulips"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
In her latest series, French artist Natalya Mougenot delivers a vibrant and contemporary interpretation of still life, capturing the fleeting yet profound beauty found in life’s simp...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

"Ranunculus III" Acrylic, Oil Pastels and Pencils Rose Pink Abstract 60"x60"
Located in New York, NY
"Ranunculus III", 2025, 60" H x 60" W. Abstract painting in a deep rose, magenta hue consisting of acrylic, pencils, and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentine...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil

Campfire 14 September 22:01 - Modern and Atmospheric Landscape Painting
Located in Salzburg, AT
Robert Motelski's paintings are exceptional visions of nature, visions of space which surrounds us. They tell about being, fate and passing. They depend on the season of year, the ti...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Polynesian Image" Edward Zutrau, 1960 Intense Color Abstract Expressionist Work
Located in New York, NY
Edward Zutrau Polynesian Image, 2/1960 Signed, dated and titled on verso Oil on linen 38 1/2 x 51 inches Edward Zutrau is among the American artists who worked within the whirlwind...
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1960s Abstract Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Large Abstract Biomorphic Spanish Bold Modern Oil Painting Angel Ponce de Leon
Located in Surfside, FL
Abstracto Rojo (Red Abstract) Hand signed and dated 1966 Angel Ponce de León (Spanish-French, 1925-) The artist, apparently still living in his ...
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1960s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Black And White Abstract - Oil And Gouache On Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Black And White Abstract - Oil And Gouache On Paper Black and white abstract painting by Felix Ruvolo (American, 1912-1992). Grey takes over the center of the paper with strokes of ...
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1950s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Oil, Watercolor, Gouache

Turquoise blue abstraction with gold on white background
Located in Zofingen, AG
This piece is filled with a sense of movement and crystalline depth. The liquid acrylic forms soft, wave-like layers that flow into one another, reminiscent of ocean currents. Shade...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Starfish, abstraction
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork combines the fluid movement of liquid acrylic with precise geometric accents. Soft flowing lines and cell-like structures create a sense of organic breath, reminiscent o...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary Abstract Figurative Painting Small Format Art "Her Silent Story"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
Original Contemporary Abstract Figurative Canvas Painting – Small Format Art “Her Silent Story” is a profound contemporary figurative painting depicting woman's portrait by French ...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Stairway to the Frontal Sky oil on canvas abstract painting
By Jose Alvarez Niebla
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Josep Niebla (Tetuán, 1945 – Girona, 2021) Title: Escala al cielo frontal — (Stairway to the Frontal Sky) Date: circa 1974 Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 92 × 73 cm (36.2 × 28.7 ...
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1970s Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Original-Sunset Song II-British Awarded Artist-Impressionism-Plein Air evening
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

Martini Twist
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

#232, 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 Composition
Located in Astoria, NY
Andy Miller (American, b. 1950), Abstract Composition, Oil on Canvas, impasto details, green ground with yellow and red highlights, with artist's studio stamp to verso, apparently un...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Archives, Colors Books in Library, Abstract, Expressionism, Oil on canvas, Green
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont is a French artist whose work has been exhibited internationally. His book series started in 2016 and is still going strong. "The Archives" by Sophie Dumont is an artw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil

#139, 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

avp_1206 Red Colorful Textured Original Contemporary Abstract Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The colorful abstract artworks of Romanian artist Alex Voinea are inspired by experiments with paint poured over vibrating surfaces, such as speakers at full volume. Alex Voinea coll...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

In A Moment, red, brown, yellow, abstract, painterly, neutrals, dark
Located in New York, NY
Ted Dixon is a Black painter working primarily in abstraction. He writes: "How do we learn to see what we cannot yet see? What are the things that influence our ability to perceive? ...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Something To Hold On To
Located in Jönköping, SE
In keeping with my passion of nature, this collection focusses on the movement and structure of nature. Primarily that from trees. I am fascinated by trees and their amazing beauty....
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Linen, Acrylic

Rainey Nite
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 22x19 pastel captures the magic of a rainy evening in the New Orleans French Quarter. Soft, moody strokes bring to life glistening streets, glowing lights, and the timeless char...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Pastel

Rainey Nite
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Emerald Elysium
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork presents a captivating interplay of vibrant colors and dynamic textures, creating a stunning visual experience. Bold strokes of green dominate the canvas, suggesting the...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic

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

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Pigment

"Not Your Average Hero" by Andreas Claussen, Surreal Astronaut Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Andreas Claussen’s "Not Your Average Hero" (2023) is a striking oil painting that blends surrealism and contemporary realism. Measuring 39.4 x 59 inches, this compelling work depicts...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1960s Bay Area Landscape Blue Mountains
Located in Arp, TX
Thelma Corbin Moody Blue Mountains c. 1960's Gouache on Arches Paper 19 1/4" x 24 3/4", Unframed Unsigned Lovely, mid century gouache painting, b...
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1950s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Ruz 65 Vertical Big Yellow Interior - Abstract Acrylic on canvas Painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
RUZ, Rafael (Barcelona 1956) While contemplating the painting of Ruz, we are inclined to talk about real ‘psychodrama’, in the same sense that Julius Bissier referred to some of the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary Little Abstract Pastel Dots Colors Artist Christina Gschwantner
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 Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Sisu - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract, Pop Culture, People, Women, Mothers
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
I still stare at my phone waiting for it to ring and hoping your name appears, I still wait for festive season hoping to get your delicious meals one last time and a chance to say go...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

Black Landscape – Original Abstract Painting in Pure Pigment on Canvas (2023)
Located in Agrigento, AG
Black Landscape is a unique, non-reproducible artwork created in 2023 using pure pigment powder on canvas. Size: 50 × 70 cm Medium: Pure pigment on canvas This abstract painting sta...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Pigment

"Fairytale forest" Original semi-abstract painting Abstract expressionist works
Located in Oslo, NO
In this piece, I endeavored to blend acrylic, oil, and ink with relief printing techniques to capture the enchanting essence of a mystical forest. This painting is a journey into the...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Viktor Kobylianski Large Scale Abstract Diptych Red Rose Palette 2025
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 Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Pigment

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

#261, 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

Fading Light on Ebenezer River, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
An abstract scene with a muted palette hints at a moment of transition or unrest. The dynamic brushwork and layered colors capture the turbulent atmosphere abov...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Limitations 1, red and neutral abstract expressionism, zorn palette
Located in Cumming, GA
"Limitations 1" is a masterful painting that challenges the boundaries of artistic expression through a restricted palette of red, black, and neutral white. Despite its seemingly co...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

All or Nothing
Located in New York, NY
Vibrant abstract work. Very textural feel. Not framed. Frame is not necessary unless preferred. About the artist: From the famed art family that includes his uncle Mr. Brain...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary abstract expressive figurative painting woman on canvas "No limits"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary, expressive figurative oil painting titled "No Limits" was created by French artist Natalya Mougenot and marks a significant shift in her artistic journey. Part of ...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

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