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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
"Weather Eye" - 1989 Lithograph on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
"Weather Eye" - 1989 Lithograph on Paper 1989 Lithograph on paper titled "Weather Eye" by Deborah Rumer (American, 20th Century). A windowsill is the focal point, as the viewer look...
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1980s Expressionist Art

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Paper, Ink, Lithograph

Row of Plane Trees In Winter - Maussane-les-Alpilles
Located in London, GB
'Row of Plane Trees In Winter - Maussane-les-Alpilles', Provence, watercolour and pencil on art paper, by Yves Brayer (1946). A line of Plane trees greets visitors to almost every vi...
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1940s Expressionist Art

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Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

Max Eisler Eine Nachlese folio “Allegory of Life and Death” collotype print
Located in Palm Beach, FL
After Gustav Klimt, Max Eisler #18, Der Tod und das Leben; multi-color collotype after original painting (1910-1916) in oil on canvas. GUSTAV KLIMT EINE NACHLESE (GUSTAV KLIMT AN AF...
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1930s Expressionist Art

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Paper

Still Life with a Turkey - Lithograph, Mourlot
Located in Paris, IDF
Chaim SOUTINE (1893-1943) Still Life with a Turkey Stone lithograph after a painting Printed in Mourlot workshop Unsigned On Arches vellum 50 x 65 cm (c. 20 x 26 inch) Excellent co...
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1970s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

The Hanged Hare - Lithograph, Mourlot
Located in Paris, IDF
Chaim SOUTINE (1893-1943) The Hanged Hare Stone lithograph after a painting (Mourlot workshop) Printed signature in the plate On Arches vellum 50 x 65 cm (c. 20 x 26 inch) Excellen...
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1970s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

"Le Bal Masque" Giuseppe Verdi Opera
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Le Bal Masque" Giuseppe Verdi Opera, 1967 is an original color lithograph on Japan paper by renown Austrian expressionist artist Oskar ...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

Raventos Winds Vines Trees Square Sunset original expressionist acrylic
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
"Paisaje de castilla" original expressionist acrylic painting RAVENTÓS Mª Assumpció – (San Sadurní d’Anoia, Barcelona 1930). Raventos trained at the elite Sant Jordi School of Fine...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Camille IV , Fauve Figural of Young Woman, California Post Impressionist Oil
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed verso, 'Ant McNaught', (American, born 1952), titled 'Camille VI', and dated 2020. A substantial and vibrant, Fauve study of the head of a young woman, composed in scumbled shades of coral, jade, azure and pink. and contrasted against a terracotta background. This California Post-Impressionist and Abstract Expressionist artist studied at the Esalen Institute with Erin Gafill and Tom Birmingham...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Gypsy, Modern Nude Oil Painting by Maurycy Trebacz
By Maurycy Trebacz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Maurycy Trebacz, Polish (1861-1941) Title: Gypsy Year: 1924 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed and dated l.l. Size: 39 x 27 in. (99.06 x 68.58 cm)
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1920s Expressionist Art

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Oil

Blue Mountains 50X70
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I poured my soul into capturing the majestic serenity of nature. Every brushstroke of oil paint is a testament to the breathtaking beauty of the landscape, bl...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Red poppies on blue
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil canvas, I've captured the vibrant spirit of nature. My brushstrokes dance between expressionism and impressionism, while touches of realism root the piece in a tangible w...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Golden Rose
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I evoke a tender, introspective moment, captured through the interplay of light and shadow in a lush, impressionistic style. The exuberance of the golden yellow dress ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

See Beyond 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
I stared at the man with keen interest, hoping to know more about what life has in store for me. The man looked at me sternly, and I couldn’t be more convinced he had seen everything, including my afterlife. A strange language jolted me back to reality as I realized the lady in the room had arrived at the intersection where "Malaicha" and other spirits were. I watched in confusion as the man quickly scribbled down what appeared to be an interpretation of the foreign tongue. My patience dwindled per second as the man kept penning down words. To shorten a long story short, the interpretation was presented in bold letters. My background was also written as additional proof of the veracity of the "spirit." I became eager to know the way forward. "Abeg, Sir, and Ma help my life." "I want to come out of my family's shackles and enemies," I pleaded. They exchanged a knowing look as if they’d been anticipating this moment. My pockets started running dry while my anxiety spiked. I was told to join their religion and denominations. Of course, it’s preferable to go from "God" to "God" in spiritual warfare. I wish to go back to the point of ignorance, where no one was after my life and every day was another day to conquer. A few months later, I realized that to see beyond any circumstances, we must be at ease and calm; we are better able to discern people’s motivations. To see beyond is to see with our inner eyes rather than filthy, unknown eyes. To see beyond is to remain steadfast in personal prayer and to hold out hope that your prayers will be heard. To see beyond is to see beyond the limitations of flesh, realizing that you are gods. Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) About Artist Abiola was born in 1992, in Odo-ona Elewe, Ibadan, Nigeria. He was trained and mentored by Mr. Tope Fatunmbi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

See Beyond 1
See Beyond 1
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Paris : Tribute to Louvre Museum with Orange Scratch - Original etching
Located in Paris, IDF
Arnulf Rainer (1929) Paris : Tribute to Louvre Museum with Orange Scratch Original etching On vellum 40 x 50 cm (c. 16 x 20 in) Authenticated with the blind stamp of the editor Cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Etching

Marc Chagall, The Tree of Jesse, from Derriere le Miroir, 1960
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled L’Arbre de Jesse (The Tree of Jesse), originates from the 1960 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 119, Poetes, peintres, sculpteurs (Poets, Painters, Sculptors), published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, under the direction of Aime Maeght, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris. This lyrical composition exemplifies Chagall’s visionary fusion of faith, memory, and color, uniting biblical symbolism with the artist’s poetic sensibility. In L’Arbre de Jesse, Chagall reimagines a sacred theme as a vibrant allegory of spiritual lineage, evoking the mystical harmony between heaven and earth that defines his most celebrated works. Executed on velin paper, this lithograph measures 15 x 11 inches (38.1 x 27.9 cm), as issued. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. The edition reflects the exceptional quality and craftsmanship of the Maeght and Mourlot collaborations, which brought Chagall’s radiant imagery to print with unparalleled fidelity. Artwork Details: Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) Title: L’Arbre de Jesse (The Tree of Jesse), from Derriere le Miroir, No. 119, Poetes, peintres, sculpteurs (Poets, Painters, Sculptors), 1960 Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Dimensions: 15 x 11 inches (38.1 x 27.9 cm), as issued Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued Date: 1960 Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Catalogue raisonne references: Mourlot, Fernand, and Marc Chagall. “Chagall Lithographe, Volume II, 1957–1962.” Chagall Lithographe, Sauret, 1963, illustration 297. Cramer, Patrick, and Meret Meyer. Marc Chagall: Catalogue Raisonné Des Livres Illustrés. P. Cramer ed., 1995, illustration 40 Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the 1960 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 119, Poetes, peintres, sculpteurs (Poets, Painters, Sculptors), published by Maeght Editeur, Paris About the Publication: Derriere le Miroir (translated as "Behind the Mirror") was an iconic French art periodical published from 1946 to 1982 by Maeght Editeur, one of the most influential art publishers of the 20th century. Founded by Aime Maeght in Paris, the publication was conceived as a visual and literary collaboration between leading modern artists, poets, and critics. Each issue functioned as both an exhibition catalogue and a work of art in itself—featuring original lithographs printed directly from the artists' stones or plates, alongside essays, poems, and critical commentary. Over the course of 36 years, Derriere le Miroir produced more than 250 issues and showcased an extraordinary roster of artists including Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Joan Miro, Georges Braque, Alexander Calder, Fernand Leger, Pierre Bonnard, Alberto Giacometti, Eduardo Chillida, Ellsworth Kelly, Francis Bacon, Paul Rebeyrolle, Claude Garache, Antoni Tapies, Bram van Velde, Pierre Alechinsky, Pol Bury, Shusaku Arakawa, and Gerard Titus-Carmel. Printed in the ateliers of Mourlot, Arte, and Imprimerie Moderne du Lion, the periodical set new standards for quality in color lithography, combining fine art printing with elegant typography and poetic text. Beyond its visual brilliance, Derriere le Miroir also became a cultural chronicle of postwar European modernism. Each issue coincided with exhibitions held at Galerie Maeght, providing a collectible and widely accessible record of groundbreaking shows. Its integration of image, text, and philosophy created a dialogue between art and literature that elevated the modern art book to new aesthetic heights. Today, Derriere le Miroir remains one of the most sought-after and historically significant art publications, prized by collectors and scholars alike for its craftsmanship, influence, and its role in defining the visual language of 20th-century modernism. The Maeght Foundation in Saint-Paul-de-Vence continues to honor this legacy through exhibitions and archival preservation of the series, affirming Derriere le Miroir's enduring place in the history of modern art and fine art publishing. About the Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) was a Belarus-born French painter, printmaker, and designer whose visionary use of color and poetic symbolism made him one of the most beloved and influential artists of the 20th century. Rooted in the rich imagery of his Jewish heritage and childhood in Vitebsk, Chagall’s dreamlike compositions fused memory, folklore, faith, and romance with the expressive innovations of modern art. His work evolved alongside and in dialogue with the great modern masters—Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Alexander Calder, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Georges Braque, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray—artists who, like Chagall, redefined artistic language for a new century. Spanning painting, printmaking, stained glass, ceramics, stage design, and illustration, Chagall’s career reflected both his deep spirituality and his boundless imagination. His works are held in major museum collections worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Guggenheim, the Tate, and the Centre Pompidou. 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 L’Arbre de Jesse, Chagall Derriere le Miroir, Chagall Maeght...
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1960s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

Pond 60X40
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured the serenity of nature through vibrant hues and emotive brushstrokes. Each petal and leaf carries the essence of impressionist dreams, blending in...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Yachts
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I aimed to capture the tranquil beauty of yachts at sunset, the hues reflecting the day's end. My strokes blend expressionism with impressionism's charm, evok...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée

Lonesome October Night, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"Inspired by Paul Klee, I reimagined a quiet October evening with heavily textured colors and an emphasis on simplified linear elements," says artist Robert H...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

NYC=Vibrant, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The Empire State Building rises with bold and vibrant strokes. The minimalist lines and blurry contrasts capture the dynamic spirit of New York City. It reflect...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

Romantic freshness 80X80 oil
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I attempted to capture the raw energy of passion and the serene embrace of love against the dynamic backdrop of nature's untamed beauty. The fluid brushstrokes ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

2Pac and Snoop
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"2Pac and Snoop" by James Ogamba Tochukwu is a striking artwork that pays homage to the iconic figures of 2Pac and Snoop Dogg, two influential fi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Contemporary vivid expressive still-life acrylic painting of fruits on paper
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary expressive artwork, "Cherries, Apples, and Flowers," by French artist Natalya Mougenot, is a vivid exploration of the beauty in everyday objects. Part of her “Still...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Paper, Acrylic

Beautiful wave 40X60 oil on canvas
Located in Zofingen, AG
For those who love the sea, any wave is the most beautiful. Every moment of the sea element is unique. He is unique and unique and this wave is also unique because it lives only for ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Romance in Paris 55X40 oil on canvas
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured the essence of love and beauty inspired by the enchanting city of Paris. The vivid, soft brushstrokes of the blooming roses in the foreground are ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Pink sunset by the river
Located in Zofingen, AG
"In this oil painting, I've captured a tranquil riverside at dusk, evoking serenity. The brushstrokes blend expressionism with a touch of impressionism, creating a scene that's both ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Linen, Oil

Still Life Tabletop with Fruit
Located in Surfside, FL
This is a bright, colorful oil painting of a table top with fruit. Banana, Pomegranate and glass of water. George Chemeche was born in Israel in 1934 and studied at the Avni Art Sc...
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1960s Expressionist Art

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Oil

Improvisation 7 original first ed. woodcut from Klänge by Wassily Kandinsky
Located in Milwaukee, WI
The present woodcut print comes from 'Klänge (Sounds),' a book of original graphics and poetry by Wassily Kandinsky. This first edition was released in an edition of 300, each book signed and numbered by the artist. The title of the album and this particular print, 'Improvisation,' demonstrated Kandinsky's interest in music and how abstract musical forms could be translated into images on a two-dimensional surface. This particular composition is difficult to read, but through the abstraction, one can make out various figures and a landscape beyond. 7.5 x 5 inches, image 22 x 19.5 inches, frame Woodcut in black ink on laid paper (watermark Van Gelder Zonen) Signed with encircled 'K' in the block, lower right Framed to conservation standards using 100 percent acid free archival materials including silk-lined matting with 1/4 inch bevel, museum glass, and a gold-gilded moulding Ref. Roethel 124 The Museum of Modern Art described 'Klänge (Sounds)' as follows: Vasily Kandinsky's self-described "musical album," Klänge (Sounds), consists of thirty-eight prose-poems he wrote between 1909 and 1911 and fifty-six woodcuts he began in 1907. In the woodcuts Kandinsky veiled his subject matter, creating increasingly indecipherable images (though the horse and rider, his symbol for overcoming objective representation, runs through as a leitmotif). This process proved crucial for the development of abstraction in his art. Kandinsky said his choice of media sprang from an "inner necessity" for expression: the woodcuts were not merely illustrative, nor were the poems purely verbal descriptions. Kandinsky sought a synthesis of the arts, in which meaning was created through the interaction of, and space between, text and image, sound and meaning, mark and blank space. The experimental typography shows his interest in the physical aspects of the book. Klänge is one of three major publications by Kandinsky that appeared shortly before World War I, alongside Über die Geistige in der Kunst (Concerning the Spiritual in Art) and the Blaue Reiter almanac...
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1910s Expressionist Art

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Woodcut

Seaside at Saint Raphaël by Ernest Voegeli - Oil on Canvas 46x61 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Ernest Voegeli is an artist who has found his path through a combination of solid technique and a clear, insightful approach to color, form, and composition. While his work is primar...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Dandelions in flight 60X60
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this work, I've captured the ephemeral beauty of nature's cycle. I chose oils to convey the rich vibrancy and delicate dance of seeds on the wind. The artistry here lies in the dy...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Master Arthur" from the suite "Cirque de l Etoile Filante" Original aquatint.
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Master Arthur" from the suite "Cirque de l'Etoile Filante" created in 1934, printed in 1938 is an original color aquatint, etching and drypoint by renown French ...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

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Aquatint

Inner Peace - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Women, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Positive Gaze
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Positive Gaze is an Original painting by Esther Obiwuru. Esther created Positive Gaze with Acrylic on a 36W by 48H primed canvas. Positive Gaze fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Positive Gaze
Positive Gaze
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Dandelions at sunrise 70X90
Located in Zofingen, AG
When I get to work with dandelions, I associate them with our wonderful, beautiful and fragile, like a crystal world. The magic field of solar dandelions from which it is impossible ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Sunflowers 40X30
Located in Zofingen, AG
Imbued with the warmth of a golden hour, my brushstrokes capture the essence of sun-kissed petals and the dance of light on leaves. This expression of nature's joy and resilience, wi...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Spring morning
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I set out to capture the fleeting beauty of a spring morning. Using expressive brushstrokes and a blend of impressionistic light play, the painting evokes the serene y...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Happy summer
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this expressive oil on canvas, vibrant hues dance with light and energy, capturing the essence of a sun-soaked meadow. The figure embraces the warmth, surrounded by the jubilance ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

DER SCHATTEN II - Rich Drypoint - 1st State
Located in Santa Monica, CA
MAX PECHSTEIN (1881 -1955) DER SCHATTEN II 1918 (Knupp 79, Fecher 143 I/ii) Rich drypoint, signed and annotated, FIRST STATE. Image: 8 1/4 x 6 inches on japan paper; 15 x 11 1/4 i...
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1910s Expressionist Art

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Drypoint

Anna Tamayo. 7 Port Olimpic acrylic paint
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Anna Tamayo. 1971.An expressionist painter seeks to capture her mood in each of her works. She does this through themes ranging from the most realistic urban landscapes to the most d...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Wood, Acrylic

"Lighthouse of Peggy s Cove" By Sandra Pratt (2022), Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Lighthouse of Peggy's Cove" is a beautiful original impasto oil painting, created on linen panel by American artist Sandra Pratt, which depicts a lighthouse on a rocky peninsula, st...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Board

Sable - 21st Century Contemporary, Expressionist Portrait, African Woman, Face
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Morning at the Track" (2025), Original Impressionist Still-Life, Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
This piece measures at 8 x 10 in., and is framed at 13 x 15 in., ready to hang. Artist Biography: Carolyn Anderson, a nationally recognized artist, is an accomplished pastelist and ...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil

Blue Memories, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A Fauvist composition depicts a series of reimagined abandoned structures, stacked one on top of another. The layered mix of deep blue, green, and brown hues co...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

Marc Chagall, Tribe of Benjamin, from The Jerusalem Windows, 1962 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph after Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Tribe of Benjamin, from the album Marc Chagall, The Jerusalem Windows, originates from the 1962 edition published by Andre Sauret, Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, June 7, 1962. This vibrant composition embodies Chagall’s unique synthesis of faith, color, and imagination, celebrating the spiritual symbolism of the twelve tribes of Israel as represented in his monumental stained-glass windows for the synagogue of the Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center in Jerusalem. Tribe of Benjamin captures the artist’s poetic vision through luminous hues and dreamlike imagery, translating the ancient heritage of Israel into a universal language of beauty, hope, and divine harmony. With its radiant color and lyrical balance, this lithograph stands as one of the finest examples of Chagall’s mastery of the printed medium and his enduring ability to unite spiritual and artistic expression. Executed as a lithograph on velin paper, this work measures 15 x 11 inches (38.1 x 27.94 cm). Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the exceptional craftsmanship of the Mourlot Freres atelier, renowned for its collaboration with the most important modern artists of the 20th century. Artwork Details: Artist: After Marc Chagall (1887–1985) Title: Tribe of Benjamin, from Marc Chagall, The Jerusalem Windows Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Dimensions: 15 x 11 inches (38.1 x 27.94 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1962 Publisher: Andre Sauret, Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the album Marc Chagall, The Jerusalem Windows, published by Andre Sauret, Editeur, Paris, June 7, 1962 Notes: Excerpted from the album, This album, which was compiled by Andre Sauret, was completed on June 7, 1962. The texts by Jean Leymarie were composed by hand in "Romain du roi" and were printed by The Imprimerie Nationale de France. The thirty-six preparatory color designs, some of which are in twenty colors, were transferred to the stones by Charles Sorlier under the direction of Marc Chagall. These designs and the two original lithographs by Marc Chagall were printed by Mourlot Freres. The other reproductions and the binding are by Draeger Freres. About the Publication: Marc Chagall, The Jerusalem Windows (Les Vitraux de Jerusalem), published in 1962 by Andre Sauret, Editeur, Paris, stands as one of the artist’s most celebrated illustrated albums and a cornerstone of modern printmaking. The publication documents Chagall’s monumental stained-glass windows created for the synagogue of the Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center in Jerusalem—an artistic and spiritual masterpiece dedicated to the twelve tribes of Israel. Conceived in collaboration with master printer Charles Sorlier and the renowned Mourlot Freres atelier, the album compiles the artist’s original color studies through vibrant lithography, achieving a remarkable luminosity that mirrors the glowing transparency of stained glass. The accompanying text by art historian Jean Leymarie offers profound insights into Chagall’s vision, faith, and symbolism. Completed on June 7, 1962, this edition embodies the union of fine art, craftsmanship, and devotion, capturing the transcendent beauty of Chagall’s windows and their universal message of peace and faith. 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 Tribe of Benjamin, Chagall Jerusalem Windows...
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1960s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

Lothar Malskat – Expressionist Sunflower, Signed, Watercolor
Located in Berlin, DE
Vibrant and emotionally charged watercolor and gouache on paper by Lothar Malskat (German, 1913–1988), signed lower right. Depicting a sunflower in intense close-up, the work transfo...
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20th Century Expressionist Art

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Watercolor, Gouache

Polish French Figurative Abstract Art Brut Expressionist Lithograph Maryan
Located in Surfside, FL
Pinchas Burstein, known as Maryan Lithograph (after the drawing). 1960 Dimensions: 12 3/8 x 9 3/8 inches (315 x 240mm). There is printed text on the back, as issued. Signed in the...
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1960s Expressionist Art

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Paper, Lithograph

News Vendor, New York - China Ink Drawing on Paper by G. Grosz - 1932
Located in Roma, IT
News Vendor, New York is an original drawing, ink on paper, realized by George Grosz in 1932, signature stamp and Grosz Estate stamp on the reverse n°4-56-7. Certificate by Ralph Jentsch. Provenance George Grosz Estate. In very good conditions. Here representing a man selling news angrily and a man with paper in his hand with indifference and calm look with a time devilish smile. critically demonstrated an allegorical and deeply pessimistic kind representation of Grosz's moral perspective regarding war. George Grosz (1893 -1959) was a German artist known especially for his caricatural drawings and paintings of Berlin...
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1930s Expressionist Art

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Ink

Max Eisler Eine Nachlese folio “Adam Eve” collotype print
Located in Palm Beach, FL
After Gustav Klimt, Max Eisler #20, Adam und Eva; multi-color collotype after unfinished 1917/18 painting in oil on canvas. GUSTAV KLIMT EINE NACHLESE (GUSTAV KLIMT AN AFTERMATH), a...
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1930s Expressionist Art

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Paper

Copons LANDSCAPE OF MALLORCA original realist acrylic almond trees
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Original work by the Spanish artist Joan COPONS. Oil on canvas . Perfect state
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Early 2000s Expressionist Art

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

Tulips Yellow 3
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I poured raw emotion into vibrant yellow tulip forms, blending oil pastel and colored pencil to create energetic motion. The expressive strokes capture a spontaneous d...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Massacre of Tlatelolco , Plaza de las Tres Culturas, Mexican Olympics, Rio MAM
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower center with artist monogram, 'B.S.' for Benjamin Silva (Brazilian, born 1927) and dated with roman numerals, 1968; additionally signed, verso, dated and titled. A dram...
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1960s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Untitled -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Embroidery, Acrylic, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected crater from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic, Thread

African Boy I
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
African Boy is a series of paintings by talented artist Faith Gbadero. This series of Artworks captures the response and attitudes of African young adult...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Waves off the Coast , Monterey, California, Large Modernist Seascape
By Alberto Conti
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right "A. Conti" for Alberto Conti (Italian, 1895-1982) and painted circa 1960. A dramatic Expressionist style coastal scene showing a view of a breaking wave off the c...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

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Oil, Board

Face and Phases - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, African Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Raventos Beethoven Mussic original expressionist mixed media painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Beethoven original expressionist mixed media painting RAVENTÓS Mª Assumpció – (San Sadurní d’Anoia, Barcelona 1930). Raventos trained at the elite Sant Jordi School of Fine Arts in B...
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Early 2000s Expressionist Art

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Mixed Media, Acrylic

Fantasy with Flowers 6
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

"Zehlendorf" original lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. This is one of the Berlin Scenes executed by Rudolf Grossmann during the years before World War I and published in Germany by Bruno Cassirer from 1911-14...
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1910s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

Riflessi A Tiburon , by Marco Sassone, Oil on Linen, Waterfront Landscape, 1983
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This framed oil on linen painting, 'Riflessi A Tiburon,' by Marco Sassone, an American-Italian painter, is measured at 30 x 24 inches in a horizontal format. Sassone paints an Expres...
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1980s Expressionist Art

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Linen, Oil

Sitting Man, Expressionist Lithograph by Alberto Giacometti
Located in Long Island City, NY
Alberto Giacometti, Swiss (1901 - 1966) - Sitting Man From Derriere Le Miroir no. 127, Year: 1961, Medium: Lithograph, Edition: ~2500, Size: 15 x 11 in. (38.1 x 27.94 cm), Publis...
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1960s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

Unfinished Ram
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Robert Kitchen, American (1949 - 2009) Unfinished Ram, 2009 Acrylic on canvas, unframed, signed on back with the estate stamp. Robert Kitchen was born ...
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Early 2000s Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

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