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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
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Vintage American Cloudy Pastel-Colored Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Measuring: 24.5 by 32.5 inches overall and 24 x 32 painting alone. Framed in a wood molding. Excellent condition, read...
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20th Century Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

Motherwell, Sans titre, In Memory of My Feelings (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin Mohawk Superfine Smooth paper. Paper Size: 11.937 x 8.96 inches. Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, In Memory of M...
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1960s Abstract Art

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Lithograph

Red Thumbprint - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Red Thumbprint - Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Paper A bold abstract painting by California-based artist, Ricardo de Silva (American/Brazil, 20th C). This piece i...
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1980s Abstract Art

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Paper, Acrylic

Large format vintage multiple exposure male nude, signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
16 x 20" vintage silver gelatin photograph, multiple exposure male nude. Titled, numbered, dated, and signed by Jack Mitchell on the recto. Comes directly from the Jack Mitchell Arch...
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1990s Abstract Art

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Silver Gelatin

Untitled #542 by Murray Duncan - Contemporary Mixed Media on Paper
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Untitled #542 by Murray Duncan Mixed media on paper Size: 32" x 40” Unframed, signed A bold mixed-media work with dynamic lines and textures. This captivating piece by Murray Dunc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Paper, Glaze, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

House in Snow (Winter Landscape)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Nicholas Maravell. House in Snow, 1989. Ink and watercolor on paper, 10.5 x 13.75 inches; 18 x 21.25 inches framed. Signed with artist monogram lower right. Gallery label affixe...
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1980s Abstract Art

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Ink, Watercolor

Impressionist seascape nature painting paper "Dreaming of the south of France"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary seaside landscape, infused with the spirit of Impressionism and a hint of Expressionism, is part of my ongoing series celebrating the essence of summer. Titled "Dre...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Paper, Oil

Joan Miró - MARAVILLAS CON VARIACIONES... Lithograph Contemporary Art Abstract
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Joan Miró - Maravillas con variaciones acrósticas en el jardín de Miró XVIII Date of creation: 1975 Medium: Lithograph on Gvarro paper Edition: 1500 Size: 49,5 x 35,5 cm Observations...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Lithograph

Spring Picnic
Located in Zofingen, AG
shipped in roll Spring Picnic is a contemporary painting portraying a quiet moment of closeness between two women resting together in a spring garden. Rendered in soft pastel tones, ...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

French Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Artists Studio Provenance
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on paper/ card unframed: 19.5 x 13 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we hav...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

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Oil

l Atelier en suspens, Abstract, Textured, Geometric, Contemporary, French art
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
In The Studio in Suspension, Sophie Dumont reimagines the atmosphere of a working artist’s studio, where canvases, color fields, and subtle objects appear to hover in a poised, quiet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Oil

Abstract Figurative Composition in Oil on Board
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstract Figurative Composition in Oil on Board Boldly colored abstract composition by an unknown Bay area California artist (20th Century)...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

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Oil, Fiberboard

Triptych "A Story for Three" 100x50cm x3, acrylic, canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
Triptych "A Story for Three" 100x50cm x3, acrylic, canvas
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Forces of Nature 17 - Textural Abstract Layered Paint Artwork on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Len Klikunas paints minimalist artworks to modify experienced reality through visual perception. The Blocks series is a mix of art and architecture, hovering between painting and scu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Mixed Media

Erased Landscape 2
Located in Dallas, TX
oil on canvas
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

The Machine /// Margaux Halloran Contemporary Abstract Minimalist Female Women
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Margaux Halloran (American, 1999-) Title: "The Machine" *Monogram signed by Halloran lower right. It is also signed, dated, and titled on verso Year: 2021 Medium: Original Oi...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Paint, Oil

Soft Abyss - abstract painting, made in grey-blue, brown, beige color
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Interior design paintings. The work was done with alcohol ink in grey-blue, brown, beige color on Yupo paper. The work is 11 by 14 inches in size, framed (gold or black) with a glass...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Paper, Ink

In the Water - P1, F2, I1, Geometric Abstract Screenprint by Josef Albers
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Josef Albers, German (1888 - 1976) Title: In the Water - P1, F2, I1 Year: 1972 Edition size: 1000 Medium: Screenprint on Mohawk Superfine Bristol paper Image Size: 13 x 15 in...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Screen

Contemporary abstract expressionist woman s portrait painting "Edge of becoming"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary abstract expressionist woman’s portrait was created by French artist Natalya Mougenot as part of her ongoing series dedicated to Women. In this body of work, Mougen...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Ospedale III (Contemporary Abstract Geometric Painting in Yellow and Black)
Located in Hudson, NY
Contemporary Abstract geometric painting in vivid shades of yellow, greys, white, and black "Ospedale III" painted by Hudson Valley, NY based painter, Anthony Finta, in 2019 36 x 24...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Enamel

Large Impressive American Abstract Expressionist Modern Interior Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract interior scene oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed and titled verso, "Bertoia Chair". Handsomely framed in a period molding. Excellent ...
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1950s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

Huge Dorothy Gillespie Colorful Abstract Expressionist Enamel Painted Sculpture
Located in Surfside, FL
Dorothy Gillespie (1920 – 2012) Ribboned Image X 2001 Metal Ribbon Sculpture, Enamel on Aluminum with colorful striped green ribbons. Dimensions...
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Early 2000s Abstract Art

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Metal, Enamel

Cipher Bloom - original abstract expressionism painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

"Wavelet" Fine Art Mirror
Located in Westport, CT
This abstract fine art mirror by Alina B is made with dichroic film on mirror, and is framed in a champagne-toned frame. The film on the mirror allows for it, and the space it reflec...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Mirror, Film

Large French Contemporary Modernist Abstract Oil Painting Urban City Scape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition - the Urban Landscape signed by Jacqueline VERDET (French, 1931-2023) oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 20 x 20 inches canvas: 19.5 x 19.5 inches condition:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

Commission Africano, Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting, 21st Century
Located in Mexico City, MX
Commission painting Production time 3 weeks Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting Acrylic on canvas 150 x 200 cm Signed FREE SHIPPING ROLLED UP About the artist Enrique Pichardo (Me...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Looks Like Sun" Original Buffalo Art by Brian Keith Stephens, Western Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
"Looks Like Sun" is an evocative original painting by Brian Keith Stephens, capturing the rugged spirit of a western buffalo. This piece, using oil and wax on cotton, measures 32 x 4...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Cotton, Wax, Oil

Contemporary Abstract Minimal Painting with Soft Horizon and Light Pau Escat
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pau Escat’s work explores the tension between presence and disappearance through subtle shifts of colour, light, and surface. His paintings unfold slowly, inviting a contemplative ga...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pigment

French Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Artists Studio Provenance
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on paper/ card unframed: 12.75 x 9.75 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we ...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

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Oil

Aleksandar Bezinovic Geometric Abstraction Black Ochre Contemporary Minimalist
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The piece is signed by the artist on the reverse and includes a Certificate of Authenticity officially stamped by the gallery. 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. Aleksandar...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

"Relaxing at Camarillo" - Abstract Expressionism
Located in Soquel, CA
"Relaxing at Camarillo" - Abstract Expressionism A man relines in a black hat and a green shape emulating the symbol of infinity, accented in bright canary yellow and gray, by Calif...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Paper, Acrylic, Gouache, Pencil

1980s Large Black and White Abstract Painting
Located in Arp, TX
Artist unknown "Black & White Lounger" c. 1980s Acrylic on Strathmore paper 40.5"x25.75" unframed Unsigned Very Good Condition - Minor wear consistent with age and history 2" tear o...
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1980s Abstract Art

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Paper, Acrylic

Water Garden. Large Contemporary Triptych Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Francesca Owen is one of the foremost Expressionist artists in the UK. Her works are heavily influenced by the sights, sounds and colours of India where she travels extensively and w...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Oil

Whispers of the Canopy 2, neutral, soft, sienna, botanical, large
Located in Cumming, GA
This abstract painting evokes a tender quietude, as if nature-inspired calm itself paused to exhale. Soft, interwoven shapes in muted earth tones drift across the canvas like memorie...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Hath a Future - Original Minimalist Abstract Textured Painting on Canvas
Located in Manchester, GB
Henry Woolway, Hath a Future, 2025 Acrylic on canvas board 80.5 x 120.5 cm (31.7 x 47.44 in) Artwork is hand-framed in dyed and waxed oak with a 2mm shadow gap around painting Hand-...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Vivid Acrylic Painting on Cnavas Peace 0.1"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary abstract expressive vivid painting by French artist Natalya Mougenot is titled "Peace 0.2". It’s a bold and emotionally charged piece inspired by the subtle harmony...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Acrylic, Cotton Canvas

ARLETTE MARTIN (b.1924) 1980 s FRENCH GEOMETRIC ABSTRACT PAINTING - SIGNED
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Abstract Design" by Arlette Martin (French, b.1924) signed and dated 85' gouache/watercolour painting on card, unframed painting: 12 x 8.75 inches Stunning original painting by t...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Art

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Gouache

Before The Wire (Green, Blue, White Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting)
Located in Hudson, NY
Before The Wire Green, White , Blue Abstract Expressionist Painting Made by Ragellah Rourke in 2025 oil on canvas 36 x 48 inches, unframed The sides are cleanly painted light grey so...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

Contemporary abstract impressionist floral paining "Water irises by the pond"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
“Water Lilacs by the Pond” is a contemporary impressionist painting featuring a serene pond adorned with blooming purple and orange water lilies, executed with an expressive, almost ...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Paper, Acrylic

Painting 1960
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
George Dannatt (1915-2009) Painting 1960 1960 Gouache on paper Image: 25.4 x 28.9 cm Frame: 48.0 x 50.3 cm Provenance: The George and Ann Dannatt Estate, The George Dannatt Trust...
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1960s Abstract Art

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Gouache

Painting 1960
Painting 1960
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Large 20th century abstract painting by contemporary Ohio artist, 3.5 x 4.5 feet
Located in Beachwood, OH
James Lepore (American, 1931-2024) Untitled (Abstract), 1962 Oil on canvas Signed Lepore 62 lower right 43 x 55 inches James Lepore was an American artis...
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1960s Abstract Art

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Oil

Expressive impressionist floral acrylic painting on paper "Spring s flowers"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary abstract expressive Impressionist floral painting was created by French artist Natalya Mougenot, whose signature style brings emotion and energy to every brushstrok...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Acrylic, Paper

Untitle - Abstract painting on canvas inspired by Maestro Mimmo Paladino
Located in Napoli, IT
Untitle -Oil on canvas cm.170x122 - Massimo Caiafa Italy 2009. Abstract painting on canvas inspired by Maestro Mimmo Paladino.Lacquered wooden frame.
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Early 2000s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

Whispers of the Earth, Abstract Acrylic Painting on Canvas, 120x100cm
Located in Zofingen, AG
This artwork is a vibrant abstract representation of a tree, where meticulous layers of paint create a textured visual feast. The artist employs a rich palette of greens, intersperse...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Oil, Acrylic

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

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Color Pencil

Cinco Mujeres, Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting, 21st Century
Located in Mexico City, MX
Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting Acrylic on canvas 150 x 100 cm Signed About the artist Enrique Pichardo (Mexico City, 1973) graduated from Escuela Nacional de Pintura, Escultur...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

8.19. #6 - Color Drenched Expressive Abstract Mixed Media Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impasto-painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of artist Shiri Phillips’ abstract artworks. Her paintings are flooded with texture through the layering of acrylic paint i...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Enchanted - Impressionism Floral Nature Flowers Investment Landscape Earth Joy
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Enchanted - Floral Fantasy in Peach Fuzz Enchanted - Floral Fantasy Nature Flowers Investment Landscape Mother Earth Joy An everlasting bouquet as a joyous gift for Mother's...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Acrylic

Dining With A Mural
Located in Dallas, TX
acrylic on Yupo paper
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2010s Abstract Art

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Paper, Acrylic

Spring Petunias II, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Nicole Lamothe presents a bundle of fresh petunias placed in a clear rounded vase. "The petunias flourish in the garden, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Oil

"Fantastic Life" - Large Colorful Textured Oil Impasto Contemporary Abstract Art
Located in Carmel, CA
Sveta Hessler (Russian, born 1973) "Fantastic Life" 2023 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right and the back of the painting. "Fantastic Life" is an ex...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Peek a Color Boo
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Lynn Sanders is an artist excited by beauty: architecture, foliage, landscapes, seascapes, interiors. She finds palettes and shapes in her environment and propels them into her work,...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Acrylic Polymer, Ink, Acrylic

Flower Clouds
Located in Dallas, TX
acrylic on Yupo paper
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2010s Abstract Art

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Paper, Acrylic

Wave III, Unique Monotype Cyanotype, Horizontal Diptych of
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wave III, is an exclusive handmade cyanotype horizontal diptych that captures the gentle curl of an organic mid-motion wave. Rendered in deep Prussian blues and ethereal whites, the...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Paper, Monotype

"Take Me to Pairs" Figure in Chanel Gown French Haute Couture Oil Painting
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 Art

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Contemporary Minimalist Green Abstract Painting on Canvas by Tete Alurralde 2025
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

Post-Impressionist Watercolour Painting Landscape Overlooking The City Of Nice
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed lower left, Inscribed Verso. watercolour painting on artist paper, unframed 10 x 14 inches Very good condition. Provenance: from the artist...
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20th Century Abstract Art

Eco Feminist Mixed Media Botanic Painting Mira Lehr Miami Abstract Expressionist
Located in Surfside, FL
Mira Tager Lehr (American, 1936-2023), Acrylic on canvas painting Interrupted Cell Formation series Circa 2008-2009. Mixed media technique incorporating organic forms, floral motifs...
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Early 2000s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Stepping Stone, orange, expressionism, Dekooning, beige, blue, contemporary
Located in Jönköping, SE
This painting is from my series titled "Kinetic Harmony." The paintings in this series explore rhythm and movement, capturing the interplay at the water's edge and the restless motio...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Acrylic

Happy Ghosts /// Jack Graves Abstract Expressionist Colorful Painting Canvas Art
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Jack Graves III (American, 1988-) Title: "Happy Ghosts" Series: Abstract *Signed by Graves lower left. It is also signed, dated, and titled on verso Year: 2025 Medium: Origin...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Paint, Acrylic

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