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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
Mid Century Abstract Geometric Study In Polymerised Macro-Molecular Paint.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Mid Century Abstract in polymerised macro-molecular paint on canvas applied to a painted wooden board by Belgian artist Paul H Saffre. Signed and dated {1963) on the board below the ...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Board

Contemporary colorful floral acrylic painting on paper "Roses in summer garden"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
The abstract expressive painting "Roses in Summer Garden" by French artist Natalya Mougenot is part of her "Floral" series. This theme serves as a playground for her intuitive appro...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

"J adore Paris-Gold Silver" Figure in Gown Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
Located in New York, NY
Exploring the purity of the feminine form and the drama of French haute couture, artist Cindy Shaoul creates a dialogue between the figurative and the abstract. Her spirited composit...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper

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

"Dynamic abstraction"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This work captures the energy of motion through an expressive dialogue of lines and shapes, where the circle expands beyond its boundaries. It conveys both balance and turbulence, re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Plywood

"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

The Green Dress 12 - Minimalist Figurative Framed Original Ink Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bettina Mauel expresses vitality and sensuality in her abstract and figurative paintings. “I paint what I experience,” she articulates. “This includes landscapes, dancers, and people...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Linen, Ink, Mixed Media, Graphite

A Colorful 1956 Gouache Titled "Sunday in Torromolinos, Spain" by Samuel Butnik
Located in Chicago, IL
A Colorful 1956 Gouache Titled "Sunday in Torromolinos, Spain" by Samuel Butnik. Artwork size: 18" x 25". Archivally matted to: 24" x 30". Biography...
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1950s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Traveling by Lisa Miceli, Watercolor Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 11" x 15" watercolor painting is by New England artist, Lisa Miceli. This painting is part of the Lattice Works series. The use of color and compositional elements in this seri...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Watercolor

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

Huge French Cubist Abstract Oil Painting Greens Blacks and Reds
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Cubist Composition by Armand Rottenberg (French 1903-2000) signed lower corner, dated 1988 oil painting on board, framed Framed 47 x 30 inches Stunning original Cubist painting by ...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Oil

"Higher and lower worlds"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This series of paintings explores the depth of human relationships and the spiritual world through dynamic compositions, where lines and color planes create a sense of constant movem...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Paper, 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

Mouse Cat Watching TV
Located in Summit, NJ
Great, fun oil on canvas! Wonderful colors and textures. Dated January 1974 and signed illegibly. Canvas is in great condition, could use a light cleaning, would be perfect if framed...
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1970s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mouse 
Cat Watching TV
Mouse 
Cat Watching TV
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Untitled #505, Mixed Media on Paper by Murray Duncan - Abstract Geometric Modern
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Untitled #505 by Murray Duncan, 2024 Mix media on paper Unframed Size: 32" x 40" Murray Duncan Studio: Murray Duncan, born in 1966, is a self-taught creative visionary celebrated f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Glaze, Oil Crayon, Acrylic

Illusion
Located in Zofingen, AG
Illusion The world we see is merely an echo of our inner projections. Our eyes touch form — but can they ever see the truth? We live among reflections — of ourselves in others, of o...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Untitled (Ref 20145)
Located in London, GB
Ink on paper - Unframed. Reyna works with ink, acrylics and oils on canvas or paper. One of his signature techniques is to dilute his mediums so the colors will dissipate and interm...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink

Abstract Minimalist Landscape Earth Mixed Media Relief on Canvas by Pau Escat
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
In my work, I explore the quiet dialogue between earth, texture, and silence. Each surface becomes a landscape — not one we see, but one we feel. I build these compositions with recl...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Pigment, Mixed Media

WILD HORSES-1, Original Signed Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Painting
Located in Boston, MA
WILD HORSES-1, Original Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Painting, 2021 30" x 40" x 2" (HxWxD) Oil and Newspaper on Canvas Hand-signed by the artist. This large-format oil painti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Newsprint

Golden Lace
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork features a stunning depiction of lush, blooming peonies, meticulously crafted with a keen eye for detail. The flowers boast rich, deep purples and pinks, their petals el...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic

Intangible Happiness - Oceanside Impressionist Textural Landscape Oil 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...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Longing For Paradise IV (Abstract painting)
Located in London, GB
Longing For Paradise IV (Abstract painting) Oil on canvas — Unframed. This artwork is exclusive to IdeelArt. This artwork will be shipped rolled in a dent-resistant tube. This metho...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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

Sirene de Minuit - Original Luminous Blue Green Textural Abstract Flora 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

Ocean Underwater Seascape
Located in Zofingen, AG
Coral Reef Painting by Olga Nikitina Title: Coral Reef Size:80x60cm Materials: Oil, Stretched Canvas, Palette Knife Shipping: gallery standards pac...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Hushed Moment 4
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Encaustic on panel. It's simple; I create art because it makes me happy. I try not to overthink the process of what I’m painting and let my intuition be my guide. I love laying do...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Encaustic

Promenade litteraire — Abstract Minimalism, Textured Oil Painting, Library
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Created by a contemporary French artist recognized for his refined approach to material and abstraction, this painting reflects a deep exploration of memory, silence, and time throug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil

#226, 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

Untitled AP-124 — Mixed Media Work on Paper by Murray Duncan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Untitled AP-124 is an expressive mixed-media work on paper by Toronto artist Murray Duncan, measuring 18 x 24 inches. In this composition, Duncan builds a dynamic interplay of bold b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Paint, Paper, Ink, Pencil

"Crescendo" abstract canvas Italian painting musical rhythm rock energy blue red
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Crescendo is from Francesco's signature Dyssomnia Series: "Deep in the night where the painter is not sleeping, being a musician, instead of writing songs, he starts to capture the m...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pigment

Polyphony of Books, Oil on canvas, Abstract library, Expressionism, French art
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
About the artist: Sophie Dumont is a French contemporary painter known for her rich, layered oil paintings that blend abstraction and symbolism. Born in Paris in 1964, she has lived ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Impermanence Series n21. From Impermanence series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
In the Kingdom of Transience, everything is temporary, subject to constant change. Everything is unstable and volatile like the wind. The precariousness of our existence reminds us t...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Mixed Media

Expressionist impressionist still-life painting on paper "Apples and roses"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
French contemporary artist Natalya Mougenot invites us into her world of expressive simplicity in "Apples and Roses". In this radiant acrylic painting, a vase filled with red bloomi...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Soul Song Sunflowers - Florals, Landscape, Investment, Nature, Hope, Painting
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Soul Song Sunflowers Floral, Landscape, Investment, Nature, Hope, Painting In this one-of-a-kind and vibrant painting, my connection with nature in its true essence flows fr...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Subway Sonnet #152 - Original Mixed Media Abstract Expressionist Collage Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The surfaces Susan Washington works with are derived from her memories of the graffiti-covered subway car, public telephone booths, and rolling steel cages that secure neighborhood s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint

Springs on the Horizon #2, affordable art, abstract painting
Located in Deddington, GB
original Acrylic on canvas Image size: H:60 cm x W:98 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:60 cm x W:98 cm x D:1.5cm Sold Unframed Please note that insitu images are purely an indica...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Discovering Green (Gestural Abstraction, Green, Blue, Gold, Jungle, ~42% OFF)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ted Hinrichs Discovering Green Acrylic on Canvas Year: 2025 Size: 30 x 24 x 0.75 inches (76.2 x 60.96 x 1.9 cm) Signed by hand COA provided *On Stretcher Frame (Painted Edges), read...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

Contemporary oil painting, Wisteria, still life .
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
The artist KOKO signed the painting in the lower right corner, and a certificate of authenticity accompanies the artwork. " For the longest time I’ve wanted to paint a series on land...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Oil

“Untitled”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original acrylic on fiberboard painting by the Bulgarian/American artist, Iliyan Ivanov. Signed, and dated verso, 2012. Untitled. This painting is part of the “Memories of Unfinis...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Fiberboard

“Untitled”
“Untitled”
$1,480 Sale Price
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No. 4: Small Abstract Expressionist Monotype in Navy Blue, Soft Yellow Green
Located in Hudson, NY
Small abstract expressionist style monotype in navy blue, green, light violet, and soft yellow 'Untitled 4' by Jenny Nelson Monotype, mad...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Archival Paper, Monoprint

Abstract expressive nature landscape mountains acrylic painting on paper
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This lively abstract artwork, titled "Colorful Horizons," is a creation by French artist Natalya Mougenot. The piece captures nature’s essence through bold, expressive strokes and is...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Untitled 1960s Abstract Geometric Expressionist New York Stable Gallery Drawing
Located in Surfside, FL
Al Dickstein New York school Abstract Geometric work. Came in with small collection of his work including signed letters and a signeed card and some monogrammed pieces.. Signed with monogram and inscribed and signed verso. Showed at New York's Stable Gallery...
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1960s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Color Pencil

Original-Magic Bell-British Awarded Artist-Abstract Expression-oil on canvas
Located in London, GB
In her 2024 series, "The Weaver," Shizico explores forms, layers, and time onto canvases. Applying the format of diptychs and triptychs, she creates lyrical narratives, capturing the...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Amela Rasi — Contemporary Geometric Abstract Painting in Earth Tones
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 Authenticity, guaranteeing its originality and provenance. We offer secure worldwide delivery to any address you specify, ensuring that your purchase arrives in pristine condition. If you require additional shipping options or a bespoke quote from our trusted network of carriers, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our team is here to help you find the best solutions for a smooth and secure delivery experience. Born in 1986 in Saarbrücken, Germany, Amela lives and works as a visual artist in Munich. As the daughter of migrants from former Yugoslavia, she grew up bilingual and her live had taken place between Germany and Bosnia. This experience has had a particularly strong influence on the content of her work. The paintings of Amela Rasi...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Cotton, Linen, Oil, Acrylic, Pigment

Messages #20, mixed media abstract painting on paper, neutral earth tones
Located in New York, NY
Paper size is 12 x 9 inches. Letraset, ink and pigment stick on handmade paper. Framed. Based in Andres, NY and West Orange, NJ, Lisa Pressman initially focused on sculpture before ...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Ink, Mixed Media, Handmade Paper, Pigment

Contemporary abstract impressionist acrylic painting of a woman on paper
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This vibrant artwork, titled "Lonely seaside moment", by French artist Natalya Mougenot, captures the essence of a carefree summer day. The painting depicts a woman in a red dress si...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

2106, Mix media on Canvas
Located in Miami Beach, FL
2106, 2022 by Alejandra Quintanilla Mix media on Canvas Image size: 120 cm. H x 160 cm. W One of a Kind Unframed Alejandra Quintanilla graduated with a degree in Arts from the Uni...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Impressionist expressive oil floral painting on board "Summer s orange bloom"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary post-impressionist floral painting, "Summer’s Orange Bloom", with a touch of expressionism and art brut, was created by the French artist Natalya Mougenot. Vibran...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

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

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Glitter

Still life, canvas/oil, 84x72 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Vita Merca(1951) Still life, canvas/oil, 84x72 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Contrasts
Located in Zofingen, AG
This piece bursts with vibrant energy and emotion, using bold acrylic strokes to create a dynamic exploration of color and movement. I poured my passion into each layer, inviting vie...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Contrasts
Contrasts
$960 Sale Price
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Abstract 2273
Located in Zofingen, AG
Abstract 2273 - painting is a powerful vision of Love’s vibration, Compassion’s strength, and Hope’s vitality. Woosh away your worries! Feel the exhilarating and mighty presence of W...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Abstract 2273
Abstract 2273
$1,761 Sale Price
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Muted Colours French Impressionist Oil Painting Gold and Purple Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011) Oil on thick card, unframed, 7 x 9.5 inches Signed Initials ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Of Grey and Colors by Gaetan de Seguin - Figurative contemporary Painting
Located in DE
Contemporary figurative painting with lots of details and movement. Beautiful statement piece for any art collection. Combining a lot of different colors in any interiors and settin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Sparks of Light, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Flowing lines and vibrant colors evoke a cosmic landscape. Swirling blues and purples suggest a vast, cold space while glowing orange orbs add warmth to the s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Red, White and Yellow
Located in Irvine, CA
Dorothy Krakovsky’s paintings have been characterized by reviewers as reminiscent of Joan Mitchell, among other artists. The wild variation in her paintings defies labels- or a s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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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

"She in Her Green Fedora", Abstract, Cubist, Portrait, Acrylic Painting
Located in Franklin, MA
Anne Johnstone’s, “She in Her Green Fedora”, is a 20 x 16 x 1.5 inch abstract acrylic painting on cradled board. The image features a stylized portrait painted in bold, abstract mann...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Board

"Spillway", Abstract Landscape, Water, Yellow, Blue, Orange, Oil Painting
Located in Franklin, MA
In "Spillway", Wise continues her investigation into a more abstract terrain where landscape as well as water is depicted within her newer approach in style to the landscape. Sunligh...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Opal

ABSTRACT Painting White Gold Contemporary Spanish Artist Pau Escat 2024
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, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Ceramic

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Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract 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 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, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Giorgio Lo Fermo, Sumit Mehndiratta, Nestor Toro, and Cindy Shaoul. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Synthetic Resin 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 paintings, so small editions measuring 0.1 inches across are also available.

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