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Abstract Still-life Photography

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
Delphinium in cut - abstract analogue floral photography, limited edition 2 of 5
Located in London, GB
'Delphinium in cut' 100x100 cm Limited edition 2 of 5. Printed on Hahnemühle photo rag Baryta 308 Gsm fine art paper, these limited edition photographs are designed to withstand ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée

MY NY Photography Signed Limited
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
NY long time ago, photography captured from a hotel room. Limited to 5 and signed.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

The Coalas. Limited edition color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The exploration of the concept of play as an artistic impulse presents playful, almost "baroque-written"photographs that are the result of a repeated (recycled) notion of play. Start...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Lily in Charcoal no.3 abstract expressionism photography edition of 20
Located in London, GB
'Lily in Charcoal no.3' 2023 From raw energy to sublime. 'Lily in Charcoal No.3' is an expression piece combining an abstract charcoal drawing with a live lily emerging from a gash....
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Photography

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Paper, Photographic Film, Charcoal, Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Mandala 8A, From the Mandalas series. Color Photographs
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mandala 8A by Emma Anna From The Mandalas Series Archival pigment print on Photo Rag 308gsm Image size: 19.5 H x 19.5 W inches Sheet size: 22 H x 22 W inches Frame size: 24.5 H x 24...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment

My greece. Cyanotype photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The photos from the series Let Me Tell You a Story show, each one individually, certain themes through strongly narrative visual units. Each photograph is dedicated to a specific rep...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Archival Paper

Summer Photography: Abstract Still-Life, 21st Century, Signed Framed
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
I like the mood of a summer day and the expression, taken on a lake limited to 5, framed in a black frame, will be signed by the author.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Old Cars Miami. Black and White Still life limited editionPhotography
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The 'Miami Skin Series' it’s not a traditional collection of photos about the architecture of Miami and Miami Beach. It’s rather a quick journey between its own skin from the Art Dec...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Feared, Loved (Abstract Baroque Style Still Life Photo of Green Vines Flowers)
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstracted Baroque style still life photograph of colorful green vegetarian and flowers. Available in multiple sizes (listed below) Lisa Fran...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Archival Ink, Digital Pigment

1977 "Boat, Barn, Truck" Still Life Black White Photograph
Located in Arp, TX
Tricia Sample Boat, Barn, Truck 1977 Matte black and white photo 12.5" x9.5" Frame measures 16.25"x19.25" Gallery label on reverse from the Friends of Photography Gallery Friends of Photography was a nonprofit organization started by Ansel Adams and others in 1967 to promote photography as a fine art. During its existence the organization held at least 330 photography exhibitions at its galleries in Carmel and San Francisco, California, and it published a lengthy series of monographs under the name Untitled. Among those who were featured in their exhibitions and publications were well-known photographers Ansel Adams, Wynn Bullock, Ruth Bernhard, Harry Callahan, Roy DeCarava, Lee Friedlander, Emmet Gowin, Mary Ellen Mark, Barbara Morgan, Aaron Siskind, Paul Strand, Brett Weston, Edward Weston and Minor White, as well as then newly starting photographers such as Marsha Burns, William Garnett, Richard Misrach...
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1970s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

The King and the Dragon. Color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The exploration of the concept of play as an artistic impulse presents playful, almost "baroque-written"photographs that are the result of a repeated (recycled) notion of play. Start...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Bowl of Cherries (Contemporary Blue and White Cyanotype Still Life Photo)
Located in Hudson, NY
Bowl of Cherries Contemporary Still Life Cyanotype Photograph of a bowl of cherries Image is 20 x 16 inches, paper size is 24 x 18 inches, ed of 5 Unframed David Sokosh is a storyteller with a unique ability to internalize, synthesize, and recollect. If one of his tenderly photographed stills lifes was a tiny window into the workings of his mind, then on the other side you would discover a trove of collected treasures. Vintage teacups...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Archival Paper

Contemporary Geometric Textured Tiles, Giclée Print Limited Edition, PinkNeon
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Sexy Miami Futuristic Cocktail Lounge" is a series of photographs by Ryan Rivadeneyra inspired by the Art Deco colors of Miami that show beautiful objects and textures arranged meti...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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C Print, Giclée, Archival Pigment

Songs For Dead Heroes # 9 abstract pastel color floral landscape photo montage
Located in New York, NY
This pastel color abstract floral landscape photography has a dramatic sense of composition which recalls the careful arrangements of Dutch and Flemish still life paintings from the ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Digital Pigment

Wood Cut - Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
Wood Cut by Stuart Möller (Photo by Stuart Möller) Archival Pigment Prints signed and numbered by the artist. - Location of the signature : bottom right - Dimensions extra large ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Archival Pigment

Morning Reflection Photography Fine Art Print Limited Edition
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Fine art print, limited edition of 15, signed by the author.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Photography

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Color, Digital

Impression Photography Fine Art Print Limited Edition
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Limited edition of 15, fine art print, signed by the author.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Photography

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Digital, Digital Pigment

Changing Moods 1- Floral landscape apple green contemporary abstract photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Canna No. 5 (Abstract Still Life Photograph of Magenta Lily Flower on White)
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstract still life photograph of a magenta cana lily flower on a white sky background Photograph printed on Japanese Kozo paper infused with encaustic Edition 1/12, 36 x 22.5 inches...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Wax, Encaustic, Archival Paper, Mulberry Paper

Grey with small window Photography Fine Art Print Limited Edition
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Fine Art Print, Hahnemuehle fine art paper, limited edition of 25. Signed by the author.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Changing Moods 5- Floral landscape cyan blue color contemporary abstract photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Eugene 8- Floral landscape white dominant contemporary abstract color photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Untitled 0472: still life photograph w/ gray vessels abstract shadow patterns
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is an archival pigment print depicting an abstracted still life printed on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 308 gsm by artist Paul Cava. It is from the "Table Top" series, which is one of t...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet, Archival Pigment

Eugene 3- Floral landscape white dominant contemporary abstract color photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Eugene 8- Floral landscape white dominant contemporary abstract color photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Changing Moods 5- Floral landscape cyan blue color contemporary abstract photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Backlit Image - Fashion Week Paris 2016
By Kristy Sparrow
Located in Soquel, CA
Spectators in silhouette viewing an immense display of vintage camera flash accessories. By Kristy Sparrow, an American, Paris-based photographer. Signed and numbered by the artist. Presented in a black wood frame. Image, 20"H x 30"W. Kristy Sparow has had a lifelong love affair with photography. After many years developing her career in Los Angeles, she made the move to Paris in 2009 where she has been consistently working at the top of her trade in fashion, music, and entertainment, with images regularly seen in major media around the world. She has worked the runway for most major designer brands, including the CBS live Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, and on behalf of the Arab Fashion Council, she was the solo photographer at the end of Saudi Arabia’s first-ever 2018 fashion show in Riyadh. Chanel, Estée Lauder, Justin Timberlake and The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation are among those on her client list. Kristy has received many Best Of acknowledgements for her work, and feels fortunate for the opportunities to travel and to be a part of many memorable moments—including a weekend in Switzerland photographing...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Path #1 multi color abstract floral photo composition
Located in New York, NY
This floral photography has a dramatic sense of composition which recalls the careful arrangements of Dutch and Flemish still life paintings from the 17-18 century. Belgian photog...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Digital Pigment

Eugene 5- Floral landscape white dominant contemporary abstract color photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Changing Mood Pink 1- Floral still life contemporary abstract contemporary photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Eugene 4- Floral landscape white dominant contemporary abstract color photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Leaves series 1931: minimalist nature still-life leaf photograph, gray woodgrain
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is an archival pigment photograph by artist Paul Cava depicting a highly detailed autumn leaf in a minimalist arrangement on a textured background. It is printed on Hahnemuhle P...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Archival Pigment

Eugene 4- Floral landscape white dominant contemporary abstract color photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Untitled 1994: still life photograph w/ coffee cups abstract shadow patterns
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is an archival pigment print depicting an abstracted still life printed on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 308 gsm by artist Paul Cava. It is from the "Table Top" series, which is one of t...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet, Archival Pigment

Eugene 2- Floral landscape white dominant contemporary abstract color photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Untitled 2275: still life photograph w/ yellow apples abstract shadow patterns
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is an archival pigment print depicting an abstracted still life printed on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 308 gsm by artist Paul Cava. It is from the "Table Top" series, which is one of t...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet, Archival Pigment

Eugene 5 - Floral landscape white dominant contemporary abstract color photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

"Leaves" series #1990: minimalist nature still-life leaf photograph, earth tones
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is an archival pigment photograph by artist Paul Cava depicting a highly detailed autumn leaf in a minimalist arrangement on a textured background. It is printed on Hahnemuhle P...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Archival Pigment

Agave No.2 - monochrome abstraction, from limited edition of 20
Located in London, GB
Black and white fine art photograph capturing the sculptural elegance of an agave plant. The interplay of light and shadow emphasizes the organic geometry of the plant’s serrated edg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Photography

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Giclée

Tentation #8 Floral landscape soft pastel color contemporary abstract photograph
Located in New York, NY
This abstract floral landscape photography has pastel soft dominant color of grey, pink and white. Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not on...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Changing Moods pink 2- Floral landscape pink color contemporary abstract photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Istan Petals Hand Signed Limited Edition
Located in London, GB
'Istan Petals' Hand Signed Limited Edition Stuart Möller Two fallen bougainvillea petals floating on water in Istan, Spain. Beautiful Archival Pigment Print. 60 x 40 inches / 152 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Photography

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Archival Pigment

Changing Moods 1- Floral landscape apple green contemporary abstract photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Changing Moods grey- Floral landscape grey color contemporary abstract photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Changing Moods pink 2- Floral landscape pink color contemporary abstract photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Eugene 6 - Floral landscape white dominant contemporary abstract color photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Tentation #12- Floral landscape soft pastel color contemporary abstract photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Leaves series #3418: minimalist nature still-life leaf photograph, yellow, green
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is an archival pigment photograph by artist Paul Cava depicting a highly detailed autumn leaf in a minimalist arrangement on a textured background. It is printed on Hahnemuhle P...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Archival Pigment

Leaves series #3689: minimalist nature still-life leaf photograph, red woodgrain
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is an archival pigment photograph by artist Paul Cava depicting a highly detailed autumn leaf in a minimalist arrangement on a textured background. It is printed on Hahnemuhle P...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Archival Pigment

Eugene 6 - Floral landscape white dominant contemporary abstract color photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

"Leaves" series #0160: nature still-life leaf photograph w/ orange, earth tones
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is an archival pigment photograph by artist Paul Cava depicting a highly detailed autumn leaf in a minimalist arrangement on a textured background. It is printed on Hahnemuhle P...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Archival Pigment

Changing Moods grey- Floral landscape grey color contemporary abstract photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Floral Study 246: still life black white photograph w/ abstract dried flowers
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is an archival pigment print depicting an abstracted still life printed on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 308 gsm by artist Paul Cava. It is from the "Flora" series, which is one of three...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet, Archival Pigment

Changing Moods 5- Floral landscape cyan blue color contemporary abstract photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Songs # 6 soft color white dominant floral abstract landscape photo
Located in New York, NY
This white dominant abstract floral landscape photography has a dramatic sense of composition which recalls the careful arrangements of Dutch and Flemish still life paintings from th...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Digital Pigment

Before AI Limited Edition Abstract Print, Signed 1/5, 21st Century
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
The idea behind was a 10 KG Dictionary from 1991 which nobody wanted. According to me a special piece. At the present when AI is to be a subject of discussion I wanted to point out t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Song for dead heroes #2 dark color abstract floral landscape photo composition
Located in New York, NY
This abstract floral landscape photography has a dramatic sense of composition which recalls the careful arrangements of Dutch and Flemish still life paintings from the 17-18 century...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Digital Pigment

Changing Moods 1- Floral landscape apple green contemporary abstract photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Paper

Cuts
Located in London, GB
'Cuts' London, United Kingdom 2022 Limited edition of 20.
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2010s Abstract Still-life Photography

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Film, Photographic Paper

Ramunes - floral film photography on cotton canvas, Limited edition of 5
Located in London, GB
'Ramunes' 2024 Cotton canvas print from limited edition of 5. (Does not come with streatch bars, only canvas print) Black and white floral film photography. Made using a large fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Photography

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Photographic Film, Cotton Canvas, Ink, Archival Ink, Photographic Paper,...

Abstract still-life photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract still-life photography available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add still-life photography created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, red, purple and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Isabelle Menin, Michael Banks, Lucille Khornak, and Stuart Möller. Frequently made by artists working with Paper, and Photographic Paper and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Abstract still-life photography, so small editions measuring 0.5 inches across are also available. Prices for still-life photography made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $187 and tops out at $14,600, while the average work sells for $3,107.