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Abstract Art

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
Werner Bronkhorst - Get Served
Located in London, GB
Werner Bronkhorst Get Served, 2015 Giclée print on Hahnemühle Photorag paper with ready-to-hang heavyweight solid oak frame. From the artist's acclaimed Wimbledon series. Accompanied...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Giclée

"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

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Suncatcher Painting Animal Horse Modern Gold Striking Invest Bold Freedom Unique
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Blue - Suncatchers Suncatchers Painting Animal Horse Modern Gold Striking Invest Bold Freedom Unique Bird Floral Flowers One-of-a-kind This painting forms part of an artwork...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Gold

Humanity Joy - Colorful Blue Centre Piece Abstract Invest Painting Striking Joy
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: The Guardians of Humanity and Joy Colorful Blue Centre Piece Abstract Invest Painting Striking Joy This work is part of a series. It is part of her story... It portrays tru...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Spray Paint, Acrylic, Gesso, Wood, Stretcher Bars

Cuerpos Magnéticos #9. Wall sculpture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Cuerpos Magnéticos was born searching for the relationship between nature and our bodies: we see rocks, bones, structures, flexibility, attractions, spaces, movement, stillness. Cuer...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Epoxy Resin

Countryside Colors, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This painting evokes a sense of calm and expansiveness, depicting a vast landscape beneath a cloudy sky. Soft, blended brushstrokes create a harmonious mix of...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Oil

Untitled (abstract expressionist mid-century modern painting)
By Joseph Fiore
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Joseph Fiore (1928-2005) Untitled, ca. 1955. Oil on canvas, 18 x 24 inches. Measuring 24 x 30 inches in custom modernist frame. Signed lower left. Excellent condition. Joseph Albe...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

"umbrella girl series" RK3A2, Abstract, Portrait Painting, 21st Century, Acrylic
Located in Dessau-Rosslau, Sachsen Anhalt
Art measures 19.68 x 19.68 inches Frame measures 27.55 x 27.55 inches Framed in a high-quality contemporary wooden moulding. Color: Gold patinated All art frames show signs of wea...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Clay, Acrylic

"Calypso III" Abstract Painting 83" x 83" inch by Carole Baines
Located in Culver City, CA
"Calypso III" Abstract Painting 83" x 83" inch by Carole Baines Carole Baines is a self-taught, London-born artist based between Townsville and Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Caro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Noteworthy - Original Contemporary Expressive Geometric Abstract Metal Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by dance and weightlessness, Granville Beals' industrial metal sculptures are primarily about relationships. Concerned with form and abstraction, he does not merely manipula...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Metal, Steel

Reconstruction, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Several shades of blue sweep across a lightly textured background. Bits of orange highlight the focal point, adding warmth to the composition. Sections of gray ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Acrylic

A Cappella - large, contemporary, abstract, bronze and steel outdoor sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This lyrical and elegant contemporary sculpture is by David Chamberlain whose work is collected and admired around the world. Hand forged in patinated bronze and steel, the flowing c...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Bronze, Steel

Antique American Large Signed Abstract Expressionist Modern Art Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American abstract expressionist painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed. Measuring: 37 by 43 inches overall, and 36 by 42 painting alone. In excellent original condition. ...
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1930s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

Mobius H6 Mirror Polished Stainless Steel - abstract, contemporary, sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Jeremy Guy’s distinctive abstract sculptures grace the grounds of many public places the world over. This is a favorite form—elegant, and bodacious, the curves of Mobius are based on...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

Karel Appel Sitting in a Landscape Pencil Signed Limited Edition Lithograph
Located in Rochester Hills, MI
Karel Appel Sitting in a Landscape Animals and monsters series Year 1979 Print - Lithograph 22.0'' x 30'' inches Edition: signed in pencil and marked 160/160 Karel Appel is one of t...
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1970s Abstract Art

Materials

Lithograph

Ragisména Series AL1, Abstract Sculpture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The Ragisména series, which in Greek means cracked, has its materiality manifested through the desire to recreate and make feelings, memories and mythology tangible in the physical w...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 drawings. From the series Latin America Artists Architects
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The project is based in the contrast of the two images, the air waybill and the postage stamp, from different times but similar in their function. The artist seeks to enlighten the c...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, India Ink, Color

Zig Zag 16-3-1 - Original Colorful Oil Painting Patterned Stripes with Texture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In Petra Rös-Nickel’s oil paintings playful, free forms along with compositional constructions develop into textures, referencing popular European design of the fifties and sixties, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Kandinsky at Galerie Karl Flinker - 1977 Exhibition Poster - in Ink on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Kandinsky at Galerie Karl Flinker - 1977 Exhibition Poster - in Ink on Paper Poster with a reproduction of "Merry Structure" by Vassily Kandinsky (Russian, 1866-1944). This posted i...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Paper, Ink, Lithograph

"Pond With Lotus Flowers" Monet s Water Garden in Giverny Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
From Monet's sanctuary in Giverny, we are transported effortlessly through bold brushwork and impasto paint. Alfaro diligently layers the canvas with acrylic paint creating a truly b...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973) - Bouquet de Fleurs-Color lithograph on Arches paper
Located in Varese, IT
Color lithograph on Arches paper, edited in 1958 Limited edition of 200 copies Current copy numbered: 125/200 on the lower left corner Signed in pencil by artist in lower right corne...
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1950s Abstract Art

Materials

Lithograph

Alhambra Castle in Spain, Charcoal Drawing by Etienne Poirier, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning charcoal drawing by French artist Etienne Poirier (1919 - 2002). This rare artwork is a charcoal-on-paper composition depicting an interpretation of the famous Alhambra Pa...
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1950s Abstract Art

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Charcoal

Minimal Geometric Abstract Composition in Blue and Neutrals by Blanca Nieto
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

Materials

Silk, Cord, Pigment

Mnemonic Rhythm (Bright, Multicolored Textile Inspired Abstract Wall Sculpture)
Located in Hudson, NY
Mnemonic Rhythm (Bright, Multicolored Textile Inspired Abstract Wall Sculpture), made by Susan Stover in 2025 wood, oil paint, varnish, waxed linen thread 30 x 30 inches Lightweight,...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Thread, Wood, Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard

Homage to the Square - P2, F14, I2 - Geometric Screenprint by Josef Albers
Located in Long Island City, NY
"Homage to the Square - Portfolio 2, Folder 14, Image 2" from the portfolio “Formulation: Articulation” created by Josef Albers in 1972. This monumental series consists of 127 origin...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Screen

"Untitled #364 " watercolor print on fine art paper
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Over the past 20 years, Michelle Oppenheimer has become well known for composing paintings that capture the imaginative and organic possibilities of abstract watercolor and acrylic. ...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Inkjet

Hommage to Burri - Oil Painting by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2019
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on jute glued on wooden panel, realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2019. Hommage to the italian painter Alberto Burri. Hand signed and dated. Includes a contemporary wooden frame ...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

City Feet - Abstract Energetic Expressionist Spontaneous Contemporary Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swedish artist Jonas Fisch’s imagery is vibrantly buzzing with colorful commentary on society - past and present - morphed into figures, words, and shapes. His heavily layered canvas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Canvas, Mixed Media

ABSTRACT Earth Tones Black Lines Painting Spanish Artist Alicia Gimeno New
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

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Oil

Mystic Arboretum - Large Contemporary Abstract Geometric Botanical Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Harrison Gilman's large original artworks begin with a layer of fast-paced gestural abstraction followed by organic shapes and geometric structures. Some of his paintings remain in t...
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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: 8.25 x 7.25 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we h...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

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Oil

Dusk, 2024 by Murray Duncan Mixed Media Abstract Geometric on board
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Dusk, 2024 by Murray Duncan Mix media on board Size - 48" w x 60" h x 1.5" d Signed Murray Duncan, born in 1966, is a self-taught creative visionary celebrated for his large-scale,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Glaze, Oil Crayon, Acrylic

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

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Canvas, Acrylic

Colors of Reading– Original Textured Abstract Library, Oil Paint, Contemporary
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
French contemporary painter Sophie Dumont is celebrated for her refined series of abstract libraries, where the geometry of books becomes a meditation on rhythm, knowledge, and memor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Oil

ABSTRACT Earth Tones Black Lines Composition 5 Paintings Artist Alicia Gimeno
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

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Ink, Oil, Acrylic

Contemplation and Introspection, colourful, Joan Mitchell, expressionism, bold
Located in Jönköping, SE
This piece is part of my new collection titled "Contemplation and Introspection." In this series, I explore the insightful relationship between nature and the human experience, delvi...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Raw Linen, Acrylic

Joan Miró - MARAVILLAS CON VARIACIONES... Lithograph Contemporary Art Abstract
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Joan Miró - Maravillas con variaciones acrósticas en el jardín de Miró V Date of creation: 1975 Medium: Lithograph on Gvarro paper Edition: 1500 Size: 49,5 x 71 cm Observations: Lith...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Paper, Lithograph

The Vanguard Series Nr. XIII: A Collection of Postwar European Abstractions
By STM
Located in London, GB
"The Vanguard Series Nr. XIII: A Collection of Postwar European Abstractions", oil on board, by STM (circa 1950s–70s). A compelling body of work emerging from the forgotten studios a...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

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Oil, Board

La Force Eternelle - Dreamy Abstract Floral Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drawing inspiration from an immersive and impressionistic interpretation of nature, Canadian artist Vé Boisvert paints textural original artworks that capture the fleeting effects of...
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2010s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Summer 2025" is an animalistic landscape by Lilia Volskaya.
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Summer 2025" is an animalistic landscape by Lilia Volskaya. Let's start with the shape of the canvas, which is a hexagon, which is unusual, isn't it? The canvas is painted black. Th...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Lacquer, Oil

Exploded City
Located in Dallas, TX
oil on canvas signed on the back
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Green Dress 19 - Minimalist Figurative Original Ink Painting on French Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bettina Mauel expresses vitality and sensuality in her abstract and figurative paintings. “I paint what I experience,” she articulates. “This includes landscapes, dancers and people ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Linen, Ink, Mixed Media, Graphite

Dynamic Strokes and Vibrant Blue Colors Abstract French 20th Century Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition signed by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924) dated 68 oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas size: 26 x 36 inches condition: overall very good, ...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

Amici V - Contemporary Figurative Abstract Bronze Sculpture of Three People
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nando Kallweit’s "Amici V" is a contemporary bronze sculpture that captures the essence of unity and connection through its strikingly elongated abstract forms. This modern figurative artwork features three faceless figures standing tall together, their textured surfaces and slender silhouettes evoking a sense of strength and harmony. The interplay of light and shadow on the dark patina enhances the sculpture’s expressive depth, making it a sophisticated addition to minimalist, abstract, and contemporary art collections. Amici V symbolizes companionship, resilience, and shared experiences, resonating deeply with collectors who appreciate art that conveys emotion through form. German sculptor Nando Kallweit produces figurative bronze sculptures and reliefs with aquiline and a graceful modern appeal. Kallweit is inspired by seemingly disparate cultures; the strength of ancient Egyptian sculptures...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Metal, Bronze

Ellsworth Kelly, Orange Shape, from Derriere le Miroir, 1958
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Ellsworth Kelly (1923–2015), titled Forme Orange (Orange Shape), originates from the historic 1958 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 110. Published by Maeght...
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1950s Abstract Art

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Lithograph

Abstract 3, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Lighter shades of green and white contrast with the gray elements in this abstract composition. Scratches around the work provide a light texture. Artist Doroth...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Oil

Spanish Artist signed limited edition original art print numbered lithograph
Located in Miami, FL
Joan Miro (Spain, 1893-1983) 'Joan Miró. Fotoscop', 1974 lithograph on paper 12.9 x 20.5 in. (32.7 x 52 cm.). The size of the stamp paper has been slightly modified. Its original dim...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Sensual Diptych, Organic Abstract Atmosphere in Pastel Pink and Orange, Paper
Located in Barcelona, ES
In this series, Perrine explores the profound relationship between light and color, both essential elements in her artistic expression. Without light, there would be no colors, and i...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Oil Crayon, Acrylic

Fold, Contemporary Abstract Collage Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Collage has always been a part of the artist's work. The idea of reusing, recontextualizing, and even resurrecting parts of the painting. From an economic standpoint the materials ar...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Vinyl

Vintage American Modernist Abstract Landscape Framed Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract landscape oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Measuring: 4 by 5 inches overall, and 3.5 by 4.5 painting alone.. In excellent original condition. ...
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1950s Abstract Art

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Canvas, Oil

Font Diaz Little Green original pastel abstrat painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
sin titulo original pastel abstrat painting Manel Font Díaz (Barcelona, 1950) es un artista centrado especialmente en la pintura, primero formado en la facultad de Bellas Artes de la...
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1980s Abstract Art

Materials

Pastel

Moonlight, Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting on Board by Leonardo Nierman
Located in Long Island City, NY
Leonardo Nierman, Mexican (1932 - 2023) - Moonlight, Medium: Oil on board, Size: 32 x 24 in. (81.28 x 60.96 cm), Frame Size: 40 x 32 inches
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Late 20th Century Abstract Art

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Oil

Dynamic Tension 3 - Original Geometric Contemporary Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mexican artist Heny Steinberg’s mid-century modern inspired abstract artworks invite us to travel from the map to the localized event. She is suggesting that the spatial memory guid...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

The Vanguard Series Nr. XV: A Collection of Postwar European Abstractions by JG
Located in London, GB
"The Vanguard Series Nr. XV: A Collection of Postwar European Abstractions", oil on board, by JG (circa 1950s–70s). A compelling body of work emerging from the forgotten studios and ...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

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Oil, Board

Heartland Blue - tall, abstract, painted stainless steel, outdoor sculpture
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Formidable and eye-catching, this outdoor sculpture is by Viktor Mitic known for his provocative contemporary artwork. This is one of a series of abstract ‘tower-like’ sculptures—eac...
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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Spirals" original lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1970 and published by Art In America. Size: 14 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches (365 x 293 mm). This lithograph was published as a folded sheet with a hori...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Lithograph

Untitled (SF-348) (Fresh Air School) /// Abstract Expressionist Sam Francis Art
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Sam Francis (American, 1923-1994) Title: "Untitled (SF-348) (Fresh Air School)" Portfolio: Fresh Air School *Unsigned edition Year: 1972 Medium: Original Lithograph on white ...
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1970s Abstract Art

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Lithograph

Abstract, Turquoise and Gray , Paris, Picasso, Andre L Hote, Guernica, Benezit
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
'Abstract, Turquoise and Gray' by Dora Maar. Paris, Picasso, Andre L'Hote, Guernica, Benezit ----- Signed verso with artist monogram 'DM' for Dora Maar (Argentine-French, 1907-1997)...
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1930s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Framed Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American abstract expressionist oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Signed. Measuring: 35 by 29 inches overall, and 25 by 30.5 painting alone. In excellent original conditi...
Category

1950s Abstract Art

Materials

Oil, Board

Sister Bouquets
Located in Dallas, TX
acrylic on canvas
Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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