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Expressionist Paintings

EXPRESSIONIST STYLE

While “expressionist” is used to describe any art that avoids naturalism and instead employs a bold use of flattened forms and intense brushwork, Expressionist art formally describes early-20th-century work from Europe that drew on Symbolism and confronted issues such as urbanization and capitalism. Expressionist artists experimented in paintings and prints with skewed perspectives, abstraction and unconventional, bright colors to portray how isolating and anxious the world felt rather than how it appeared. 

Between 1905 and 1920, Austrian and German artists, in particular, were inspired by Postimpressionists such as Paul Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh in their efforts to strive for a new authenticity in their work. In its geometric patterns and decorative details, Expressionist art was also marked by eclectic sources like German and Russian folk art as well as tribal art from Africa and Oceania, which the movement’s practitioners witnessed at museums and world’s fairs.

Groups of artists came together to share and promote the themes now associated with Expressionism, such as Die Brücke (The Bridge) in Dresden, which included Erich Heckel, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and Karl Schmidt-Rottluff and investigated alienation and the dissolution of society in vivid color. In Munich, Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider), a group led by Wassily Kandinsky and Franz Marc, instilled Expressionism with a search for spiritual truths. In his iconic painting The Scream, prolific Norwegian painter Edvard Munch conveyed emotional turmoil through his depiction of environmental elements, such as the threatening sky.

Expressionism shifted around the outbreak of World War I, with artists using more elements of the grotesque in reaction to the escalation of unrest and violence. Printmaking was especially popular, as it allowed artists to widely disseminate works that grappled with social and political issues amid this time of upheaval. Although the art movement ended with the rise of Nazi Germany, where Expressionist creators were labeled “degenerate,” the radical ideas of these artists would influence Neo-Expressionism that emerged in the late 1970s with painters like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Francesco Clemente.

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Style: Expressionist
F. Bueno Puerto de Barcelona original realist painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
F. Bueno. Puerto de Barcelona original realist painting
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1990s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Town Square, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A town square boasts structures with mixed architectural styles. Lively street performers and the crowd enjoy each other's company. It captures the vibrant es...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

A Cold Stillness
Located in Coltishall, GB
Inspired by Rachaels winter dog walks along the Norfolk Broads with her lovely dog Sandy. Rachael Dalzell's paintings are colourful and expressive.  Her free and lively use of paint...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Acrylic

"Trees and Sky" (2011), Original Expressionist Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
This piece measures at 8 x 6 in., and is framed at 11.50 x 9.50 in., ready to hang. Artist Biography: Carolyn Anderson, a nationally recognized artist, is an accomplished pastelist...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil

Italia, by James Cobb, Oil on Linen Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This oil on linen painting by James Cobb depicts an Italian street scene. The sidewalk is shaded in a purple cast from the afternoon sun with several person...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Surfs Up, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
With low tide, the sand stretches out towards the receding waterline, revealing a shallow pool of water reflecting the sky. A solitary cloud watches over the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Oil

Pansies etude
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I unleashed my passion for nature's vibrant dance, capturing the vivid hues and dynamic textures of blooming flowers in a lively composition. My brushstrokes br...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Seated Figure, Male Expressionist Portrait by Philadelphia Artist
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Seated Figure" is a painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon. The 48" x 35.75" oil on board portrait is painted in energetic and bold brushstrokes, with vi...
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1960s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Benavente Solis original expressionist acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
original expressionist acrylic painting. Framed During its first exhibition in Paris, the French press catalogs it like "The Catalan Sorolla". Honorary Member of the MECOART (Medit...
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1990s Expressionist Paintings

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Wood, Acrylic

Summer Sea Cool freshness
Located in Zofingen, AG
"In creating this piece, I poured my heart into capturing the sublime dance between light and shadow, using oil to meld expressionism with a touch of impressionistic flair. The soft ...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Linen

Autumn evening 1943, oil on cardboard, 45x60 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Autumn evening 1943, oil on cardboard, 45x60 cm Adolfs Melnars (till 1940 – Adolfs Maslovskis) (1908.4.III – 1963.31.X) attended studio of K. Miesnieks (1928), studied in Latvia A...
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1940s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

"Mexican Landscape Scene with Female Figures and Child" Expressionistic Style
Located in New York, NY
A strong modernist oil painting depicted in the Mid Century by Russian painter Michael Baxte. Mostly known for his abstracted figures on canvas or street scenes, this piece is a wond...
Category

1970s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Masonite

Abstract Expressionist Portrait of a Man
Located in Soquel, CA
Moody portrait of a man by bay area artist Daniel David Fuentes (Xavier Lunt) (American, 1978-2016). From a collection of his works. Unsigned. Unframed...
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Early 2000s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Sea 25-2024
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I aimed to capture the untamed essence of the sea. The energetic brush strokes and vivid blues express the sea's raw power and the fleeting calm between its wav...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Oil

Irises on the pond
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I sought to capture the ephemeral beauty of irises by the pond's edge, reflecting my deep admiration for nature's transient moments. The oils allowed me to blend vi...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Linen

Beautiful sea
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured the raw, spirited dance of the sea. Through energetic strokes and a rich palette, I blended realism with expressionism to evoke the ocean's majest...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Beautiful sea
Beautiful sea
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Screen Time, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The artwork offers a glimpse of a peaceful summer day at the beach. The tranquil sea stretches into the distance, while the sandy, pink shore gradually transi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Jaume Terrassa Square Green Garden original acrylic canvas painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Original work by the artist from Mallorca . Beautiful piece. Mallorcan artistic painter. He offers us a vision of the placid and calm reality, and a uniformity of tones, gives his w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The world belongs to you!
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've captured the serene moment of a woman caressed by the gentle hues of a sunset at the coast. Through the blend of realism and impressionism in oils, I sought to...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Coast
Located in Zofingen, AG
"In my work, I've captured a serene coastal moment, mixing impressionism with expressionism to evoke the tranquility of the sea. The brushstrokes are alive with emotion, inviting contemplation. You'll sense the calm and reflective atmosphere, an infusion of peace that I yearn to share. It evokes a timeless connection with nature, perfect for bringing a breath of coastal serenity into your living space...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Sun. Sea. Beach.
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I immerse the viewer in the depths of a summer atmosphere, where the sea's dynamic caress and the vibrant warmth of sunlight meet. The textures and colors in oil empha...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

WINTER SALE! Snowy chalet 50X70 oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
As I caressed the canvas with my brush, oil paints gave life to this tranquil scene, a symphony of blues, and whites composing the serene wintry melody. My strokes carried the whisper of crisp mountain...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Triumph Of Love. Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
The Triumph of Love weaves symbolism with uplifting imagery. The painting is woven with free flowing brush strokes overlaying the canvas to create a stunning piece that is imbued wit...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Shack on the Bayou, by James Cobb, Oil on Masonite Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This oil on masonite painting by James Cobb features a stand-alone home on the edge of a waterway. The house's reflection melts into the water where the colors of blue, gray, and pur...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Smooth Jazz for Relax, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
I have always been very impressed by jazz music, it makes me feel good. Jazz is a kind of music in which improvisation is typically an important part. In most jazz performances, pl...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Riga city. Spring.
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my creation, I've poured my soul into capturing the ephemeral beauty of bloom against a tranquil sky. The brushstrokes dance with life, echoing nature's awakening, all while a tow...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

J. Santacana Modernist Building Barcelona original acrylic canvas
By Jordi Santacana
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Born in 1965 in Vilanova i la Geltrú, a coast town near Barcelona. I was student in the art school of Barcelona “La Massana”. I was awarded in 1982 and 1983 by the second and the fir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Woman in a Red Dress
Located in Chicago, IL
In an article published in Le Figaro (Paris, March 19, 1964), Raymond Cogniat comments on Czóbel’s unique artistic style. He writes: “...Czóbel, who arrived Paris in the first years...
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1940s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Snow Waltz
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've poured my love for the whimsical dance of winter. Using expressive brushwork, I've materialized two joyful figures against a tapestry of icy blues and frosty whit...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

BaoChun Tao Landscape Original Oil On Canvas "Yunnan Scenery Series VI"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Yunnan Scenery Series VI Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 31 x 25 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Yea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Lemonade Afternoon" Modern Expressionist Figurative
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Lemonade Afternoon" is from Sandra Jones Campbell's recent Summer collection, a series that displays her unique vision of the world and is informed by her current social observatio...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Acrylic

Raventos Citty original expressionist acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Manhatan original expressionist acrylic painting. RAVENTÓS Mª Assumpció – (San Sadurní d’Anoia, Barcelona 1930). Raventos trained at the elite Sant Jordi School of Fine Arts in Barc...
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Early 2000s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Rays of Light, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A vibrant night sky stretches over the city. Ethereal blues mirror the celestial depths, while fiery oranges echo the birth of the stars. Geometric shapes and...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Acrylic

Field Daisies
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I poured my emotions into each brushstroke, capturing the delicate interplay of light and color. The daisies, set against a soft, serene sky, represent the ep...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sea element
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my artwork, I've poured the vitality and serenity of the sea onto canvas, capturing the dynamic dance between water and land. The interplay of light reflects the boundless energy ...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sea element
Sea element
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"Landscape Scene of Fisherman by Lake" Expressionistic Oil Painting on Masonite
Located in New York, NY
A strong modernist oil painting depicted in 1963 by Russian painter Michael Baxte. Mostly known for his abstracted figures on canvas or street scenes, this piece is a wonderful representation of his figures in water landscapes with expressive use of color, shape, and form. Later in his career, Baxte explores Expressionism, infusing both European and North American stylistic trends. This piece is from later in his career, but we can feel this underlying style throughout. Art measures 18 x 21.75 inches Michael Posner Baxte was born in 1890 in the small town of Staroselje Belarus, Russia. For the first half of the 19th century it was a center of the Chabad movement of Hasidic Jews, but this group was gone by the middle of the 19th century. By the time the Baxte family immigrated to the United States at the beginning of the 20th century, the Jewish population numbered only on the hundreds. The native language of the Baxte family was Yiddish. It is likely that the death of Michael Baxte’s father triggered the family’s immigration. Three older brothers arrived in New York between 1903 and 1905. Michael and his mother, Rebecca, arrived in 1907. By 1910 Michael, his mother, and brother, Joseph, were living in New Orleans and may have spent some time on a Louisiana plantation. Around 1912, Michael Baxte returned to Europe to study the violin. In 1914 he, his mother, and Joseph moved to New York City. Meanwhile, in Algeria, a talented young woman painter, Violette Mege, was making history. Since for the first time, a woman won the prestigious Beaux Art competition in Algeria. At first, the awards committee denied her the prize but, with French government intervention, Mege eventually prevailed. She won again 3 years later and, in 1916, used the scholarship to visit the United States of America. When Violette came to New York, she met Baxte, who was, by then, an accomplished violinist, teacher, and composer. Baxte’s compositions were performed at the Tokyo Imperial Theater, and in 1922 he was listed in the American Jewish Yearbook as one of the prominent members of the American Jewish community. As a music teacher he encouraged individual expression. Baxte stated, “No pupil should ever be forced into imitation of the teacher. Art is a personal experience, and the teacher’s truest aim must be to awaken this light of personality through the patient light of science.” By 1920 Michael Baxte and Violette Mege were living together in Manhattan. Although they claimed to be living as husband and wife, it seems that their marriage did not become official until 1928. On their “unofficial” honeymoon around 1917, in Algiers, Baxte confided to her his ambition to paint. There and later in New Mexico where the wonderful steeped sunlight approximates the coloring of Algiers, she taught him his heart’s desire. He never had any other teacher. She never had any other pupil. For ten years she devoted all her time, energy, and ambition to teaching, encouraging, inspiring him. Then in 1928, their mutual strivings were rewarded, as his works were being chosen as one of the two winners in the Dudensing National Competition for American Painters. Out of 150 artists from across the country participated in the Dudensing, and Michael Posner Baxte and, Robert Fawcett, were the winners. In his 1924 naturalization application, he indicated that he was sometimes known as “Michael Posner Baxte.” One of the witnesses to his application was Bernard Karfiol, a Jewish American artist. That’s when Michael may...
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1960s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Masonite

"Mexican Landscape Water Scene with Figures and Boat" Expressionistic Style
Located in New York, NY
A strong modernist oil painting depicted in the Mid Century by Russian painter Michael Baxte. Mostly known for his abstracted figures on canvas or street scenes, this piece is a wond...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Masonite

Light in the forest
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil on canvas, I've poured my soul into capturing the ethereal play of light amidst the trees. I intertwine expressionism with realism to weave a dance of colors that evoke a...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Moonlight night
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've sought to capture the tranquil yet powerful essence of a serene night. The oil paints allowed me to layer emotions with every stroke, imbuing the scene with a sen...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Moonlight night
Moonlight night
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Bouquet of fluttering butterfly
Located in Zofingen, AG
Bouquet of fluttering butterfly These Oxalis houseplants flutter their wings like butterflies. A flower has grown in my house. In this painting, I sought to capture the ephemeral be...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mint tea
Located in Zofingen, AG
Mint tea. A sprig of mint, evening tea, peace and solitude. This painting was inspired by the flickering evening lights of the city. Which dissolved in the serene bliss of the sea an...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fantasy with Flowers 33
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)   paper 59x42cm  On the paper acrylic, oil pastel, felt-tip pen, ink, gold leaf, pencils, silver,mixed media. Flowers are a smile of ...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Lavender evening
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've poured my spirit into capturing the serene yet intense beauty of a fading day. Through textured brushwork, I've merged impressionism with a touch of realis...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

October Dreams, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist George Peebles captures a solitary tree standing in the middle of a vast field. "This is a perspective of autumn in its splendor," says George. The viv...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Oil

Beautiful wild flowers in the meadow
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured the serene beauty of nature's simplicity, with wildflowers dancing gracefully under the expansive sky. Brushstrokes carry the emotion of a gentle ...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

French balcony with flowers
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've endeavored to capture the essence of a serene, sun-kissed balcony, embraced by flowers in exuberant bloom. I applied rich oils to foreground the lively textures a...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Snooze" (2024) By Jill Soukup, Original Oil Painting on Board
Located in Denver, CO
Jill Soukup's "Snooze" (2024) is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts two horses resting side by side. About the artist: Jill Soukup was born in Buffalo, New York. Short...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Lumberjack s Dream" - Textured Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
"Lumberjack's Dream" - Textured Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas Textured abstract composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). Brigh...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars

"Mexican Countryside Landscape Mountain Scene with Trees" Expressionistic Style
Located in New York, NY
A strong modernist oil painting depicted in 1962 by Russian painter Michael Baxte. Mostly known for his abstracted figures on canvas or street scenes, this piece is a wonderful repre...
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1960s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Masonite

Indigo Solitude Nude Women Portrait Painting by Lada Kholosho
Located in Zofingen, AG
This original acrylic painting on canvas is an impressive work created by artist Lada Kholosho in 2024. It depicts a solitary figure wrapped in an embrac...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

White tulips on a pink background. Morning, spring
Located in Zofingen, AG
White tulips on a pink background. Morning, spring. The painting is in a modern interior, the baguette is perfectly matched. Gentle morning lighting. Gorgeous beautiful white flowers...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Lacquer, Oil

R. Poch 12 Big Industrial Labyrinth original acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
9.-Industrial labyrinth 120 x 100 cm acrylic painting Born in Badalona (Barcelona). Photographer and advertising film director. Founding partner of the advertising production compa...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

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Acrylic

The Fairground - 1950 s French Expressionist Mid Century Oil Canvas Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A wonderful 1950's French expressionist oil on canvas depicting figures at a fairground, by Parisian artist André Beaucé. Excellent quality work painted...
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1950s Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Care Free Day, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Beneath the blue sky, a thicket of trees displays their autumn-tinted foliage. Thin clouds in the distance and wispy grasses in the foreground add depth to th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

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Oil

Autumn Day, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A vibrant autumn scene unfolds as towering trees with golden leaves stretch toward the azure sky. The quiet neighborhood below hosts quaint houses nestling am...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Original German Expressionist Drawing Ernst Ludwig Kirchner Women Dancing
Located in Surfside, FL
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner ( Germany 1880-1938 ) Expressionist Female Women Dancing Mixed Media on Paper Drawing or Painting Expressionism Dimensions: 20" L 16" H in This bore a sticker from Christies auction house and another collection sticker verso but they have been inadvertently removed. I do have the photo. Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880 – 1938) was a German expressionist painter and printmaker and one of the founders of the artists group Die Brücke or "The Bridge", a key group leading to the foundation of Expressionism in 20th-century art. He volunteered for army service in the First World War, but soon suffered a breakdown and was discharged. His work was branded as "Entartete Kunst" or "degenerate" by the Nazis in 1933, and in 1937 more than 600 of his works were sold or destroyed. Ernst Ludwig Kirchner was born in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria. His parents were of Prussian descent and his mother was a descendant of the Huguenots, a fact to which Kirchner often referred. As Kirchner's father searched for a job, the family moved frequently and Kirchner attended schools in Frankfurt and Perlen until his father earned the position of Professor of Paper Sciences at the College of technology in Chemnitz, where Kirchner attended secondary school. Although Kirchner's parents encouraged his artistic career they also wanted him to complete his formal education so in 1901, he began studying architecture at the Königliche Technische Hochschule (royal technical university) of Dresden. The institution provided a wide range of studies in addition to architecture, such as freehand drawing, perspective drawing and the historical study of art. While in attendance, he became close friends with Fritz Bleyl, whom Kirchner met during the first term. They discussed art together and also studied nature, having a radical outlook in common. Kirchner continued studies in Munich from 1903 to 1904, returning to Dresden in 1905 to complete his degree. In 1905, Kirchner, along with Bleyl and two other architecture students, Karl Schmidt-Rottluff and Erich Heckel, founded the artists group Die Brücke ("The Bridge") later to include Emil Nolde, Max Pechstein and Otto Mueller. From then on, he committed himself to art. The group aimed to eschew the prevalent traditional academic style and find a new mode of artistic expression, which would form a bridge (hence the name) between the past and the present. They responded both to past artists such as Albrecht Dürer, Matthias Grünewald and Lucas Cranach the Elder, as well as contemporary international avant-garde movements. As part of the affirmation of their national heritage, they revived older media, particularly woodcut or woodblock prints. Kirchner's studio became a venue which overthrew social conventions to allow casual love-making and frequent nudity. Group life-drawing sessions took place using nude models from the social circle, rather than professionals, and choosing quarter-hour poses to encourage spontaneity. In 1911, he moved to Berlin, where he founded a private art school, MIUM-Institut, in collaboration with Max Pechstein with the aim of promulgating "Moderner Unterricht im Malen" (modern teaching of painting). This was not a success and closed the following year, when he also began a relationship with Erna Schilling that lasted the rest of his life. In 1917, at the suggestion of Eberhard Grisebach [de], Helene Spengler invited Kirchner to Davos where he viewed an exhibition of Ferdinand Hodler paintings. "When I was leaving, I thought of Vincent Van Gogh's fate and thought that it would be his as well, sooner or later. Only later will people understand and see how much he has contributed to painting". In 1921 Kirchner visited Zurich at the beginning of May and met the dancer, Nina Hard, whom he invited back to Frauenkirch (despite Erna's objections). Nina Hard would become an important model for Kirchner and would be featured in many of his works. Kirchner began creating designs for carpets which were then woven by Lise Gujer. In 1925, Kirchner became close friends with fellow artist, Albert Müller...
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Early 20th Century Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink

Field grass cover
Located in Zofingen, AG
"In this oil painting, I've captured the vibrant essence of a meadow brought to life through harmonious colors and dynamic brushstrokes. It's the embodiment of nature's serenity and ...
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2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Field grass cover
Field grass cover
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Mansion in the Country, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A two-story mansion undergoes a fauvist transformation with its bright palette, stylized rendering, and expressive paint handling. The alteration of multi-tie...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Jacques Pinon, French Expressionist Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School/ Date: Jacques Pinon, French School, late 20th century, signed Title: Expressionist landscape composition Medium & Size: oil painting on board: 7.75 x 10.75 inches, ...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Paintings

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Acrylic

Colourful Abstract, French Expressionist Original Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
AKOS BIRO (HUNGARIAN 1911-2002) watercolour/ crayon, signed size: 5.75 x 8.75 inches Beautifully colourful, original painting by the very popular and highly regarded Hungarian/ Fre...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Paintings

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Acrylic

Expressionist paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Expressionist 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, orange, purple, green and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Iryna Kastsova, Maria Asuncion Raventos, Masri Hayssam, and Evelyne Ballestra. 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 Expressionist paintings, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available.

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