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Expressionist Art

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
Market scene
Located in Genève, GE
Work on panel Dimension with frame : 39 x 48.3 x 3.5 cm This work depicts a vibrant scene of a bustling market, captured with a dark, earthy palette that evokes a nostalgic atmospher...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Art

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Oil

PASSION
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this creation, I united expressionism, impressionism, and a touch of pop art to capture a visceral, emotional explosion. Using bold strokes of acrylic and oil, I portray the inten...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Acrylic, Canvas

Mid Century Italian Tablescape With Red Cloth, 1956, Circle of Giorgio Morandi
Located in Cotignac, FR
Mid Century Italian watercolour on paper of a tablescape, signed and dated (1956) bottom right. The artist is currently unknown. Presented under glass in original, period plain woo...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Mid 20th Century French Oil Interior Room Scene Wood Burner Stove, signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, mid 20th century, signed Title: Interior Scene with wood burner stove. Medium: signed oil painting on board, framed. Si...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

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Oil

signed original etching - Artist s Proof
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original soft ground etching. Signed in pencil and annotated "Artist's Proof". Printed in 1967 for the Dreigroschen Film portfolio and published by Touchstone Publishers. Thi...
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1960s Expressionist Art

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Etching

Caged Woman 2, Contemporary Verdigris Bronze Figure Suspended in Rusted Iron Orb
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Verdigris bronze figure suspended within a sculptural rusted iron orb offers a poetic meditation on confinement and transcendence. Caged Woman 2 (Ø 32 cm) by Aldonza features a slend...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Bronze, Iron

Colorado Summer
Located in Wiscasett, ME
Oil pastel and watercolor on paper. Signed and dated to lower right edge 'Vaclav Vytlacil 1953'. Signed and dated to lower left edge 'Vytlacil 1953'. It is also titled on reverse. Pa...
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1950s Expressionist Art

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Oil Pastel, Watercolor

La commode, 1986, original lithograph by Jean Jansem, handsigned
Located in Les Acacias GE, GE
Jean Jansem (1920-2013) La commode, 1986 Lithographie sur papier Arches Signée en bas à droite et justifiée en bas à gauche 51 x 70 cm / 54 x 76 cm D'une édition à 30 exemplaires d...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

She s Always Behind My Back -21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Love, Family
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The painting is about the human relationship between brothers and sisters, spiritually, emotionally, and physically. How they fought, stood, and supported each other with love, shari...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Frau und Mädchen (Woman and Girl) /// Max Pechstein German Expressionist Litho
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Hermann Max Pechstein (German, 1881-1955) Title: "Frau und Mädchen (Woman and Girl)" Portfolio: Paraphrasen zur Samländischen Ode (Paraphrases of the Samland Ode) *Signed and...
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1910s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

SIXTEN LUNDBOHM Expressionist Swedish Landscape Blue Green o/c Sweden Circa 1939
By Sixten Lundbohm
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Lundbohm grew up in Fritsla, Sweden where his father was a fisherman. Sixten Lundbohm graduated in Gothenburg in 1913, and studied art history at the University of Gothenburg and at the same time studied at Valand's evening school. In the spring of 1914 he also attended Valand's painting school with Axel Erdmann as a teacher and started the autumn of the same year at Wilhelmson's paint school in Stockholm. Throughout his career, Lundbohm made a large number of painting trips in Europe, primarily to France and Spain, but also Norway and Denmark . His southern landscape and architecture motifs have a strict and monumental structure, akin to Ivan Aguéli...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Caged Woman 3 – Verdigris Bronze Torso in Rusted Iron Globe, Lost-Wax and Forged
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Patinated bronze torso suspended within a rusted iron globe evokes ancient Venus iconography and contemporary themes of constraint and resilience. Caged Woman 3 (Ø 32 cm) by Aldonza ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Bronze, Iron

R. Poch Women Couch original acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
8.-Maria de las Mercedes 115 x90 cm acrylic painting Born in Badalona (Barcelona). Photographer and advertising film director. Founding partner of the advertising production compan...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

Karl Michel Exhibition — German Expressionism
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Karl Michel, 'Austellung Karl Michel', woodcut, 1924, edition 20. Signed, dated, numbered 'op. 173' (the artist's inventory number) and '7/20' (the impression number/edition size) and annotated 'Vorgesdruck' (artist's proof) in pencil. A fine, richly-inked impression on hand-made cream, wove paper, with full margins (1 1/16 to 1 1/2 inches); toning to the right sheet edge deckle, otherwise in good condition. With the artist's blind stamp in the bottom center margin. Designed and printed by the artist. Very scarce. Matted to museum standards (unframed). An elegantly designed, dynamic exhibition announcement with the German copy in the block: 'Austellung Karl Michel – Deutsches Buchmuseum Leipzig/Zeitzer str 12, Berlin S.W. 61 Teltower str 33 / Buchschmuck/ Plakate/ Anzeige/ Schultzmarke/ Illustrations/ Ex Libris'. English translation: 'Karl Michel Exhibition – German Book Museum, Leipzig Zeitzer Street 12, Berlin, S.W. 61 Teltower St. 33. / Book Decoration / Posters / Announcements / Illustrations / Ex Libris.' Image size 6 x 4 inches (152 x 102 mm); sheet size 8 1/16 x 5 1/2 inches (205 x 140 mm). ABOUT THE ARTIST Karl Michel (1889-1984) was a noted graphic designer and expressionist printmaker during Germany's pre-Nazi Weimar Republic (1919-1933). Michel’s work was the subject of a feature article in the influential German graphic design magazine 'Das Plakat' (The Poster) in 1920. An anti-war advocate, Michel created a suite of 12 wood engravings depicting his impressions of the humanitarian toll of WWII entitled ‘Humanitas’ (Humanity). The German publishing house Greifenverlag published the series in a folio of unsigned prints. Michel’s graphic work is held in the permanent collections of the Auckland War Memorial Museum (New Zealand), Frederikshavn Kunstmuseum & Exlibrissamling (Denmark), Museum of Applied Arts (Budapest), The Robert Gore Rifkind Center for German Expressionist Studies at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the German Expressionism...
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1920s Expressionist Art

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Woodcut

Marc Chagall, The Creation, from Drawings for the Bible, 1956
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Creation (The Creation), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. VIII, No. 33–34, originates from the September 1956 issue published by Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1956. This visionary composition depicts the divine act of creation, evoking the genesis of light, life, and spirit through Chagall’s radiant imagination and poetic symbolism. The flowing forms and luminous harmonies reflect the unity between the divine and the natural world—a theme central to Chagall’s lifelong spiritual vision. Infused with movement and transcendence, the work transforms the biblical narrative into a lyrical meditation on the origin of existence and the creative essence of faith. The piece forms part of Chagall’s celebrated series of lithographs and drawings created for Dessins Pour La Bible, a monumental project uniting art, scripture, and mysticism in one of the artist’s most important achievements. Executed as a lithograph on velin du Marais paper, this work measures 14 x 10.5 inches (35.56 x 26.67 cm). Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the superb craftsmanship of the Mourlot Freres atelier, renowned for its collaborations with the greatest modern masters of the 20th century. Artwork Details: Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) Title: Creation (The Creation), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. VIII, No. 33–34, September 1956 Medium: Lithograph on velin du Marais paper Dimensions: 14 x 10.5 inches (35.56 x 26.67 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1956 Publisher: Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Catalogue raisonne references: Cain, Julien, and Fernand Mourlot. Chagall Lithographe. Andre Sauret, Editeur, 1960, illustrations 117–46. Cramer, Patrick, and Meret Meyer. Marc Chagall: Catalogue Raisonne Des Livres Illustrés. P. Cramer ed., 1995, illustration 25. Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve: Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. VIII, No. 33–34, published by Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, 1956 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French), This double issue of Verve is dedicated to the full reproduction in heliogravure of the one hundred-five plates etched by Marc Chagall, between 1930 and 1955, for the illustration of the Bible. The artist composed especially for the present work, sixteen lithographs in color and twelve in black, as well as the cover and the title page. This volume was completed and printed on September 10, 1956, by the Master Printers Draeger Freres for heliogravure, and by Mourlot Freres for lithography. About the Publication: Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), published as Verve Vol. VIII, No. 33–34 in September 1956, represents one of the crowning achievements of Chagall’s lifelong dialogue with the sacred. Conceived and directed by the visionary publisher Teriade and printed by the master lithographers Mourlot Freres, the issue features thirty-four color lithographs and numerous black-and-white drawings inspired by biblical figures and stories. Chagall’s works for this edition unite text and image in a luminous meditation on divine creation, moral struggle, and spiritual renewal, imbued with his signature dreamlike symbolism and radiant color. Produced in postwar Paris, this landmark publication reaffirmed the enduring union of art and faith, establishing Dessins Pour La Bible as one of the most important illustrated works of the 20th century. About the Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) was a Belarus-born French painter, printmaker, and designer whose visionary imagination, radiant color, and deeply poetic symbolism made him one of the most beloved and influential artists of the 20th century. Rooted in the imagery of his Jewish heritage and the memories of his childhood in Vitebsk, Chagall’s art wove together themes of faith, love, folklore, and fantasy with a dreamlike modern sensibility. His unique style—merging elements of Cubism, Fauvism, Expressionism, and Surrealism—defied categorization, transforming ordinary scenes into lyrical meditations on memory and emotion. Influenced by Russian icon painting, medieval religious art, and the modern innovations of artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Georges Braque, Chagall developed a profoundly personal visual language filled with floating figures, vibrant animals, musicians, and lovers that symbolized the transcendent power of imagination and love. During his early years in Paris, he became an integral part of the Ecole de Paris circle, forming friendships with Amedeo Modigliani, Fernand Leger, and Sonia Delaunay, and his creative spirit resonated with that of his peers and successors—Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray—artists who, like Chagall, sought to push the boundaries of perception, emotion, and form. Over a prolific career that spanned painting, printmaking, stained glass, ceramics, and stage design, Chagall brought an unparalleled poetic sensibility to modern art, infusing even the most abstract subjects with human warmth and spiritual depth. His works are held in the most prestigious museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Centre Pompidou, the Tate, and the Guggenheim, where they continue to inspire generations of artists and collectors. The highest price ever paid for a Marc Chagall artwork is approximately $28.5 million USD, achieved in 2017 at Sotheby’s New York for Les Amoureux (1928). Marc Chagall Creation...
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1950s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

Marc Chagall, The Inspired Woman, from The Lithographs of Chagall, 1963
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled L’Inspiree (The Inspired Woman), from the album The Lithographs of Chagall, Volume II, originates from the 1963 edition ...
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1960s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

Fantasy with Flowers 31
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 Art

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Cosmos and Rudbeckia
Located in Coltishall, GB
Capturing a "bees" eye view of Cosmos and Rudbeckia. A flower in close-up abstracted detail. Cosmos and Rudbeckia showcases a dynamic interplay of color and texture through the depi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Wood, Acrylic

Unique Large Painting on canvas by Serg Graff "Card Sharping".
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is a rare unique original large acrylic/oil painting on canvas in a naive primitivism style depicting a group of fantasy characters gathered around a poker table. Signed by Ser...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

Destination Unknown, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Seen from above, this colorful view of a small village highlights the dynamic play of color. Bold primary hues, softened secondary shades, and muted tones overl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

Fly! 40X40 oil on canvas
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I captured the ephemeral moment of release and liberation. It's a dance between reality and interpretation, where feathered grace meets the human desire for fre...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Fantasy with Flowers 37
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 Art

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Tennis Serve, Expressionist Lithograph by Jim Jonson
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jim Jonson, American (1928 - 1999) - Tennis Serve, Year: circa 1980, Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 300; AP, Size: 28 in. x 21 in. (71.12 cm x 53.34 ...
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1980s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

In Bloom - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Realism, Nude, Black and White
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
As in the process of the creation of In Bloom, a blatant ensembling of thoughts and becoming lurked around the process, masked and dropped against a suspended figure in an intimate-a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Paper, Charcoal

The Back of Beyond, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Rural farm buildings serve as the focal point for this colorful Fauvist painting. The structures' forms connect with other compositional elements, each shaped a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

Conjugal Bond
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Conjugal Bond" is a captivating artwork that skillfully portrays the nuanced dynamics of connection and intimacy between a man and a woman. Executed with finesse by the artist, this...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Marc Chagall, Tribe of Dan, from The Jerusalem Windows, 1962 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph after Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Tribe of Dan, from the album Marc Chagall, The Jerusalem Windows, originates from the 1962 edition published by Andre...
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1960s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

Poolside 5-original figurative abstract female form painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. In Poolside 5, Yermolova continues her exploration of sunlit f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Expressionist Seascape, Bord de la Mer, Cassis, South of France
Located in Cotignac, FR
Mid Century Expressionist oil on canvas seascape of the Mediterranean coastline at Cassis in the South of France. The painting is signed bottom left but as yet undeciphered. Title to the rear stretcher. Presented in a fine gilt and patinated custom wood frame. This stunning seascape captures the raw, untamed beauty of a rocky coastline with impeccable detail. The painting uses a rich palette of blues and earthy browns to depict the tumultuous waves crashing against rugged cliffs. The artist's skilful use of texture and brushwork brings the scene to life, with the churning sea appearing almost animated in its movement. The contrast between the cool, turbulent water and the warm, solid rocks creates a dynamic tension, drawing the viewer's eye along the coast. Unique to this piece is the artist’s ability to convey the mood of nature’s relentless power while also highlighting the serene beauty of the ocean. The careful layering of colours and precise composition make this artwork a captivating interpretation of nature’s untamed forces. Some of the composition and use of colours is reminiscent of the works of Achille-Émile Othon Friesz...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

FRIDA KAHLO - The Two Fridas. Skate Deck Modern Design Pop
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Frida Kahlo - The Two Fridas Date of creation: 2025 Medium: Digital print on Canadian maple wood Edition: Open Size: 80 x 20 cm (each skate) Condition: In mint conditions and never ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Wood, Maple, Screen

Flowers in a Vase, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A variety of flowers spring from a white vase, their shapes and orientations creating a lively sense of movement. The background accentuates the freshness of th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Acrylic

"Village Alley" (2023), Original Impasto Grayscale Cityscape Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Village Alley" is a beautiful original oil painting, created on linen panel by American artist Sandra Pratt, which depicts a small Spanish village walkway. Born 1978, Sandra Pratt ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Board

Whimsical Mother Alkebulan - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Awofadeju Solom...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Stone

"Van Gogh and Gauguin painting together" - Figure painting in cool colors.
Located in Miami, FL
Luis Filcer depicts the friendship between Van Gogh and Gauguin, this is part of the Homage to Van Gogh series. Important to add he did this series when he...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Masonite, Acrylic

Les Ombres
Located in Atlanta, GA
Born in 1951, François Legrand was introduced to painting as a teenager by Philippe Lejeune in Etampes. In 1973, he moved to Loiret. From 1974 to 197...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Oil

Love and Bond 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Whites, Black
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
There is a common thread that binds us all, and that is our shared humanity. Everyone has a general desire in their heart - to be seen, heard and understood. Each of us has dreams, f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Spring Herbs 35X45
Located in Zofingen, AG
As the artist, I poured my soul into this creation, blending the vivid hues of nature with impassioned brushstrokes to encapsulate the serene yet wild spirit of the landscape. The mo...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ballerina
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Ballerina" captures the ethereal grace of ballet, reminiscent of butterflies in flight. This original oil painting on fine Italian linen canvas depicts a ballerina, perhaps in a mom...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Hunting, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Architecture and human form merge in a fragmented cityscape. Artist Rodion Gilmitdinov captures the raw energy of urban life through expressive, gestural lines ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Mixed Media

The Rebel’s Pause, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Rodion Gilmitdinov explores the tension between control and instinct. Combining oil stick, oil paint, acrylic paint, and charcoal, he constructs a portra...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Mixed Media

Invocation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
JOAN STRAUSS CARL 1927-2021 "INVOCATION" CALIFORNIA HARD WOOD, SIGNED DATED 2005 38 INCHES OVERAL -2021 Joan Strauss Carl was a Los Angeles artist, teacher, and humanitarian ac...
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1970s Expressionist Art

Materials

Wood

Invocation
Invocation
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Breathing in Blue, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Rodion Gilmitdinov captures a fleeting moment of balance and vulnerability as a lone surfer rides a breaking wave. Loose, spontaneous strokes of blue and...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Mixed Media

Marc Chagall, The Singer, from Tales of Boccaccio, 1950
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled La Chanteuse (The Singer), from Contes de Boccace, peintures du manuscrit des ducs de Bourgogne, Bibliotheque de l'Arsen...
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1950s Expressionist Art

Materials

Lithograph

The Well, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Bold, sweeping gestures portray a woman fetching water from a well. Rich reds, deep blues, and layered textures create movement and depth. Loose lines and visib...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Mixed Media

1950 s French Modernist / Cubist Painting Signed, French Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Title: French Roof Tops Medium: oil painting on board, unframed Measures: board: 8.75 x 6.25 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: The paintin...
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20th Century Expressionist Art

Materials

Acrylic

Marc Chagall, The Lovers in Gray, from Chagall, 1957
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Les Amoureux au Gris (The Lovers in Gray), from the album Chagall, originates from the 1957 edition published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1957. This intimate and poetic composition reveals Chagall’s enduring fascination with love as both a personal and universal theme. Les Amoureux au Gris presents two lovers tenderly united against a soft, monochromatic background, their forms gently intertwined in a suspended moment of emotion and serenity. The subdued palette of grays enhances the dreamlike atmosphere, evoking nostalgia and the quiet beauty of devotion. Through its delicate tonal harmonies and lyrical symbolism, the work exemplifies Chagall’s belief that love transcends time, space, and circumstance—a central tenet that defines his artistic legacy. Executed as a lithograph on velin paper, this work measures 9.06 x 7.875 inches (23.01 x 20 cm). Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition reflects the extraordinary craftsmanship of the Mourlot Freres atelier, renowned for its close collaboration with Chagall and for achieving unmatched brilliance and subtlety in color lithography. Artwork Details: Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) Title: Les Amoureux au Gris (The Lovers in Gray), from Chagall, 1957 Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Dimensions: 9.06 x 7.875 inches (23.01 x 20 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1957 Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Catalogue raisonne references: Chagall, Marc, and Julien Cain. Chagall Lithographe. Andre Sauret, Editeur, 1960, illustration 194. Cramer, Patrick, and Meret Meyer. Marc Chagall: Catalogue Raisonne Des Livres Illustres. P. Cramer ed., 1995, illustration 34. Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the album Chagall, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, 1957 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French), This album was printed by Drager Freres in Montrouge on behalf of Maeght Editeur, 13, Rue de Teheran, Paris VIII. The original color lithographs were drawn by Mourlot Freres. The photographs of the works printed are of Y. Hervochon, M. Routhier, Draeger. Copyright 1957. About the Publication: The 1957 album Chagall, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, stands among the most celebrated collaborations between Marc Chagall and the great Parisian ateliers of the mid-20th century. The album features a series of color lithographs that capture Chagall’s poetic world of memory, faith, and love through luminous tones and expressive line. Each lithograph embodies the artist’s mastery of the medium, where the transparency of pigment and fluidity of form fuse into a language of visual music. Guided by the technical expertise of Mourlot Freres, these works convey Chagall’s painterly spontaneity and emotional depth with remarkable fidelity. The Maeght album remains a touchstone in modern printmaking, symbolizing the creative dialogue between artist, publisher, and master printer that defined the golden age of the French art book. About the Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) was a Belarus-born French painter, printmaker, and designer whose visionary imagination, radiant color, and deeply poetic symbolism made him one of the most beloved and influential artists of the 20th century. Rooted in the imagery of his Jewish heritage and the memories of his childhood in Vitebsk, Chagall’s art wove together themes of faith, love, folklore, and fantasy with a dreamlike modern sensibility. His unique style—merging elements of Cubism, Fauvism, Expressionism, and Surrealism—defied categorization, transforming ordinary scenes into lyrical meditations on memory and emotion. Influenced by Russian icon painting, medieval religious art, and the modern innovations of artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Georges Braque, Chagall developed a profoundly personal visual language filled with floating figures, vibrant animals, musicians, and lovers that symbolized the transcendent power of imagination and love. During his early years in Paris, he became an integral part of the Ecole de Paris circle, forming friendships with Amedeo Modigliani, Fernand Leger, and Sonia Delaunay, and his creative spirit resonated with that of his peers and successors—Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray—artists who, like Chagall, sought to push the boundaries of perception, emotion, and form. Over a prolific career that spanned painting, printmaking, stained glass, ceramics, and stage design, Chagall brought an unparalleled poetic sensibility to modern art, infusing even the most abstract subjects with human warmth and spiritual depth. His works are held in the most prestigious museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Centre Pompidou, the Tate, and the Guggenheim, where they continue to inspire generations of artists and collectors. The highest price ever paid for a Marc Chagall artwork is approximately $28.5 million USD, achieved in 2017 at Sotheby’s New York for Les Amoureux (1928). Marc Chagall Les Amoureux...
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1950s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

Killed in Action (Paramour Lover 2) -21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
After a long journey her paramour lover was killed during an intense firefight in the military service, she was shocked when she heard about this cause her dead lover had told her on...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"The Lovers" - Nude Young Women in Intimate Expressionist Figurative Oil Artwork
Located in Carmel, CA
Shana Wilson (Canadian, born 1966) "Lovers" 2012 Oil paint on cradled wood panel The artist signed the back of the painting. About the Artist: Shana Wilson, born in Edmonton in 1966...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Wood, Wood Panel

The Songs of Songs of King Salomons
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Teo Tobiasse (French/Israeli, 1927-2012) Title: "The Songs of Songs of King Solomons" Year: 1975 Medium: Color lithograph Edition: Numbered LVII/C in pencil Paper: Jap...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

Strassenszene in Berlin - Drawing by Georges Grosz - 1926
Located in Roma, IT
Pencil drawing on wove paper, realized in 1926 ca during the so called "Berlin Period" of Grosz. Lower left inscribed "N°. 19 / Cassirer". Verso with estate stamp and the number "5/...
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1920s Expressionist Art

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Paper, Pencil

Marc Chagall, The Red Rooster, from Chagall, 1957
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Le Coq Rouge (The Red Rooster), from the album Chagall, originates from the 1957 edition published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1957. This striking composition captures Chagall’s enduring fascination with rural symbolism, love, and memory, distilled through his vibrant palette and dreamlike imagination. In Le Coq Rouge, the radiant crimson rooster stands as a central figure of vitality, awakening, and spiritual renewal—a recurring motif throughout Chagall’s oeuvre that evokes both the folklore of his native Vitebsk and the universal themes of creation and rebirth. Set against a lyrical background of floating forms and luminous color harmonies, the composition blends the earthly and the celestial, uniting pastoral nostalgia with mystical poetry in a single, timeless image. Executed as a lithograph on velin paper, this work measures 9.06 x 15.75 inches (23.01 x 40 cm), with centerfold as issued. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the superior craftsmanship of the Mourlot Freres atelier, celebrated for its collaborations with the foremost modern artists of the 20th century. Artwork Details: Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) Title: Le Coq Rouge (The Red Rooster), from Chagall, 1957 Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Dimensions: 9.06 x 15.75 inches (23.01 x 40 cm), with centerfold as issued Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1957 Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Catalogue raisonne references: Chagall, Marc, and Julien Cain. Chagall Lithographe. Andre Sauret, Editeur, 1960, illustration 203. Cramer, Patrick, and Meret Meyer. Marc Chagall: Catalogue Raisonne Des Livres Illustres. P. Cramer ed., 1995, illustration 34. Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the album Chagall, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, 1957 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French), This album was printed by Drager Freres in Montrouge on behalf of Maeght Editeur, 13, Rue de Teheran, Paris VIII. The original color lithographs were drawn by Mourlot Freres. The photographs of the works printed are of Y. Hervochon, M. Routhier, Draeger. Copyright 1957. About the Publication: The 1957 album Chagall, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, stands among the most celebrated achievements of postwar art publishing. Each lithograph in the volume exemplifies Chagall’s lyrical imagination and mastery of color, reflecting his poetic dialogue between the visible and the invisible. Through the refined technical collaboration between the artist and the master printers at Mourlot, Chagall’s painterly vision was brought to life on paper with exquisite precision and luminosity. Directed by Aime Maeght, this edition elevated the art of the illustrated album to new creative heights, uniting craftsmanship and artistic expression in a publication that remains a touchstone of modernist printmaking. About the Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) was a Belarus-born French painter, printmaker, and designer whose visionary imagination, radiant color, and deeply poetic symbolism made him one of the most beloved and influential artists of the 20th century. Rooted in the imagery of his Jewish heritage and the memories of his childhood in Vitebsk, Chagall’s art wove together themes of faith, love, folklore, and fantasy with a dreamlike modern sensibility. His unique style—merging elements of Cubism, Fauvism, Expressionism, and Surrealism—defied categorization, transforming ordinary scenes into lyrical meditations on memory and emotion. Influenced by Russian icon painting, medieval religious art, and the modern innovations of artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Georges Braque, Chagall developed a profoundly personal visual language filled with floating figures, vibrant animals, musicians, and lovers that symbolized the transcendent power of imagination and love. During his early years in Paris, he became an integral part of the Ecole de Paris circle, forming friendships with Amedeo Modigliani, Fernand Leger, and Sonia Delaunay, and his creative spirit resonated with that of his peers and successors—Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray—artists who, like Chagall, sought to push the boundaries of perception, emotion, and form. Over a prolific career that spanned painting, printmaking, stained glass, ceramics, and stage design, Chagall brought an unparalleled poetic sensibility to modern art, infusing even the most abstract subjects with human warmth and spiritual depth. His works are held in the most prestigious museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Centre Pompidou, the Tate, and the Guggenheim, where they continue to inspire generations of artists and collectors. The highest price ever paid for a Marc Chagall artwork is approximately $28.5 million USD, achieved in 2017 at Sotheby’s New York for Les Amoureux (1928). Marc Chagall Le Coq...
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1950s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

Nude Study Black and Blue Pencil Drawing by Russian School Pavlovitch Chem
By Alexandre Pavlovitch Chemetoff
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite carbon and blue pencil drawing on paper is a masterful nude study by Russian-French artist Alexandre Pavlovitch Chemetoff—also known as Chemetov or Chem. With an econo...
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1940s Expressionist Art

Materials

Pencil, Carbon Pencil

The Trip -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Oil, Women, Vehicle
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"The Trip" conveys not only the physical journey of the woman on the scooter but also a metaphorical journey of self-discovery and adventure. The painting evokes a sense of wanderlus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Scarlet poppies 50X70 oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vibrant oil painting, I've poured my heart into capturing the bold spirit of nature. Each brushstroke embodies the dynamic dance of light and color, echoing the raw, impassio...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Love Poem" (2024) by Leigh Ann Van Fossan, Original Acrylic Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Leigh Ann Van Fossan's "Love Poem" is an original acrylic depicting an impressionistic aspen landscape in soft pastel colors. Van Fossan was born in Vail, Colorado, and began oil p...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Klausen in Tirol" original lithograph
By Alexander Kanoldt
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. This striking lithograph was printed in 1922 for Genius. The image size is 11 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches (285 x 235 mm). This original Alexander Kanoldt lithogra...
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1920s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

H.O. Miethke Das Werk folio "Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer" collotype print
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This listing is for a single print, pictured, from the Das Werk portfolio by Gustav Klimt and k.k. Hof-und Staatsdruckerei, published by H.O. Miethke. Gu...
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Early 1900s Expressionist Art

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Paper

Women in Interior , Large Oil, California Woman artist studied with Picasso
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Zarbano' for Mary Zarbano (American, 1931-2019) and painted circa 1985. Born in Nebraska, Mary Zarbano received her MFA from California State College at Long Be...
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1980s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

R. Poch Purple Ladies Lilac acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
6.-Purple ladies 130 x 100 cm acrylic painting Born in Badalona (Barcelona). Photographer and advertising film director. Founding partner of the advertising production company La C...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

Tequila Gist 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Expressionist, Modern, Mental Health
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) About ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Paper, Charcoal, Acrylic

Expressionist art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Expressionist art 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 art created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of orange, blue, purple, green and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Iryna Kastsova, George Grosz, Stephen Basso, and Marc Chagall. 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 art, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available.

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