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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
Black Beauty - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Acrylic, Women
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 Born in 1993 in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Pèlerin au cierge, 1986, original lithograph by Jean Jansem, signed and numbered
Located in Les Acacias GE, GE
Jean Jansem (1920-2013) Pélerin au cierge, 1986 Lithographie sur papier Japon, justifiée XIV / XXX Signée en bas à droite 67 x 51 cm / 76 x 54 cm Bibliographie: CR Jansem, 1993, n...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

Bridge in Venice 2
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this acrylic canvas, I've poured my soul into capturing the dance of light on Venice's waters. The brushstrokes marry realism with a dreamy impressionism, expressing the city's he...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard

Raventos Citty original expressionist acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Manhatan original expressionist acrylic painting. virtual framed RAVENTÓS Mª Assumpció – (San Sadurní d’Anoia, Barcelona 1930). Raventos trained at the elite Sant Jordi School of Fin...
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Early 2000s Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

Family Gathering In Provence - Original Lithograph, SIGNED
Located in Paris, IDF
Pierre AMBROGIANI (1907-1985) Family Gathering in Provence, 1974 Original Lithograph (Gourdon Workshop) Signed with the artist's stamp On vellum 38 x 56 cm (c. 14.9 x 22 in) Excell...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

Michaelmas daisy
Located in Coltishall, GB
Michaelmas daisy is an explosion of color and energy, showcasing a mesmerizing floral composition. Dominating the foreground are bold, purple flowers that draw the eye with their int...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Wood, Acrylic

Spindle and clover
Located in Coltishall, GB
Spindle and clover bursts with energy, showcasing a lush, abstract floral scene. Rachael skillfully blends soft, swirling strokes with more defined, bold accents, creating a sense of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Wood, Acrylic

Rose hip and cosmos
Located in Coltishall, GB
Rose hip and clover bursts with an explosion of floral energy. A rich tapestry of blooming flowers dominates the scene, painted with a vivid palette ranging from deep magenta and ele...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Wood, Acrylic

Sisters in Yellow 3
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. A sister is a gi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Culture 5
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
People believe money is power in my society - because the leaders steal money to oppress and suffer the poor. But I realize the opposite of this is the purpose of living. We are all ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Culture 5
Culture 5
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Not a Race
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
You are not in any competition with anyone, life is not a race but a journey, be honest with yourself. Search for your purpose and do it as best as you can. Step by step, day by day,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Not a Race
Not a Race
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Sea. Sailboat.
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I sought to capture the serene dance between sky and sea, interspersed with the graceful ballet of a sailboat. Infused with the essence of expressionism and the delica...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée

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

IVRESSE Signed Lithograph, Green Female Portrait Abstract Flower, Pink Dark Blue
Located in Union City, NJ
IVRESSE is an original hand drawn limited edition lithograph printed in 12 colors on archival Somerset paper 100% acid, free, by the Dutch artist known as CORNEILLE(Guillaume van Bev...
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1980s Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

My Sister and Friend 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
My Sister and Friend 1 is an Original painting by Esther Obiwuru. Esther created My Sister and Friend with Acrylic on a 36W by 48H primed canvas. My Sister and Friend depict the ins...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Aboja (The Sash Bearer)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Aboja (The Sash Bearer)" is a provocative and striking work of art created by Nigerian artist Adegbenro Adeola. The painting depicts a woman sitting ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Spoleto- 14 Giugno, 1974
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sku: AW1177 Artist: Willem de Kooning Title: Spoleto-14 Giugno Year: 1974 Signed: No Medium: Offset Lithograph Paper Size: 41.25 x 29.5 inches ( 104.775 x 74.93 cm ) Image Size: 41.2...
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1970s Expressionist Art

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Offset

Spoleto- 14 Giugno, 1974
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The Golden Hour Reflections, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The ethereal beauty of nature manifests as the warm glow of the sun kisses the water’s surface. Golden hour bathes the landscape in soft, radiant colors, ca...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Oil

20th Paris School Collage Cutout Artwork Wonderful Interior Design options!
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Collage" by Bernard Herzog (French, b.1935) signed and stamped verso with catalogue number photo collage cut outs on paper, unframed overall paper: 25.5 x 20 inches Highly unique ...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

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Photographic Film, Magazine Paper

Evening lights of Prague. The Charles Bridge.
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've sought to capture the ethereal glow of twilight embracing the iconic architecture. The playful dance of light and shadow melds realism with a hint of impressionis...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée

"Courtisane aux Yeux Baisses" from the suite "Les Fleurs du Mal""
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Courtisane aux Yeux Baisses" from the suite "Les Fleurs du Mal" created in 1937, is an original color aquatint on Montval paper by renown French artist Georges Rouault, 1871-1958. It is signed and dated in the plate as issue. Published by Ambroise Vollard, Paris and printed by Lacouriere, Paris. Referenced and pictured in the artist's catalogue raisonnes by Chapon plate #276, Wofsy plate #273. The plate mark (image) is 11.75 x 8.15 inches, framed size is 20.5 x 17.25 inches. Custom framed in a wooden brownish and gold frame, with fabric matting and black fillet. Artwork and frame are in excellent condition, the colors are fresh and bright. Example of this artwork is held in many museums including The National Gallery of Art. About the artist: French painter, draughtsman, printmaker and designer, Georges Rouault created a personal style of Expressionism that gives him a highly distinctive place in Modern Art. Rouault was born in 1871, in the cellar of a house in Belleville, a working class quarter of Paris near the Père Lachaise cemetery, while the city was being bombarded by government troops quelling the Paris Commune. His father was a finisher and varnisher of pianos at a local factory. Rouault's grandfather was an amateur art...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

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Aquatint

A. Tolosa. FLOWERS. Original pastel painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Aurelio Tolosa y Alsina (Barcelona, 1861 - Barcelona, 1938) was a painter and decorator who developed his artistic activity mainly around the city of Barcelona. He was a pupil at fir...
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Early 1900s Expressionist Art

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Paper, Mixed Media

Daydream Moments, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A solitary cloud in a bright blue sky stretches over the sea. The water meets the shore with small waves rolling in. The grass adds texture in the foreground. H...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Oil

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

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Lithograph

Dramatic, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Always looking to find trouble in every corner.. Dramatic. :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil

Party in the Trees
Located in Coltishall, GB
Inspired by Rachaels winter dog walks along the Norfolk Broads with her lovely dog Sandy. Rachael Dalzell’s paintings are colourful and expressive. Her free and lively use of paint...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Wood, Acrylic

Fairy Tale
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Fairy Tale is a Mixed Media painting by Damilola Olusegun. Damilola created "Fairy Tale on a prime canvas of 60W by 72H inches. Damilola Olusegun de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Mixed Media

Fairy Tale
Fairy Tale
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Regarding the Sky, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This painting captures a tranquil scene where a body of water reflects the sky. The muted, distant horizon suggests an endless expanse, inviting contemplation...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Oil

Heavenly Irises
Located in Zofingen, AG
FLOWERS (Large Format Thick Paper) Art - Work on Paper In this artwork, I've infused vibrant expressions, using acrylic and oil pastel, capturing the ethereal beauty of irises as the...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Acrylic, Satin Paper

Early and wildly expressionistic landscape painting of Prospect Park, New York
Located in Colfax, CA
A super early expressionist landscape painting by German-American artist William Bils. Bils lived and worked in the New York/New Jersey area, and often painted landscape paintings i...
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Early 1900s Expressionist Art

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Oil

R. Layni, Zeichnungen folio, "Woman with Greyhound" Collotype plate III
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Egon Schiele (1890 – 1918), AUSTRIA “ART CANNOT BE MODERN, ART IS PRIMORDIALLY ETERNAL.” -SCHIELE Defiantly iconoclastic in life and art, Egon Schiele is esteemed for his masterful...
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1910s Expressionist Art

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Paper

"A Sense of Balance" - Figurative Harlequin Clown Watercolor on Heavy Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
"A Sense of Balance" - Figurative Harlequin Clown Watercolor on Heavy Paper Watercolor of three clowns by Sefla Joseph (Canadian, 20th Century). Three clowns are standing closely to...
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Early 2000s Expressionist Art

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Watercolor, Laid Paper

My Hair and I
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide 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 Authent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

My Hair and I
My Hair and I
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Light My Way, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Rocky hills glow under the warm light of late afternoon, their cool, saturated shadows adding depth and rich color to the scene. This intimate view unfolds ag...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Mixed Media

Silent Conversations
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Silent conversations offer a rare insight into personal journeys. Life is fickle and time is short. There’ll be highs and lows, make it all count. Nobody understands your journey like you do. About Artist IDORENYIN UMANA...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Untitled Abstraction (Figures in Red)
By Albert Urban
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Albert Urban, Untitled Abstraction (Figures in Red), color serigraph, 1944. Signed and dated in blue ink. A fine, painterly impression, with fresh, rich colors, on cream wove paper;...
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1940s Expressionist Art

Materials

Screen

"Colorful Mexican Village Scene" Expressionistic Oil Painting on Masonite
Located in New York, NY
A strong modernist oil painting depicted Circa 1960 by Russian painter Michael Baxte. Mostly known for his abstracted figures on canvas or street scenes, this piece is a wonderful representation of his bold still life paintings, with expressive use of color, shape, and form. Later in his career, Baxte explores Expressionism, infusing both European and North American stylistic trends. This piece is from later in his career, but we can feel this underlying style throughout. Art measures 18 x 21.75 inches Michael Posner Baxte was born in 1890 in the small town of Staroselje Belarus, Russia. For the first half of the 19th century it was a center of the Chabad movement of Hasidic Jews, but this group was gone by the middle of the 19th century. By the time the Baxte family immigrated to the United States at the beginning of the 20th century, the Jewish population numbered only on the hundreds. The native language of the Baxte family was Yiddish. It is likely that the death of Michael Baxte’s father triggered the family’s immigration. Three older brothers arrived in New York between 1903 and 1905. Michael and his mother, Rebecca, arrived in 1907. By 1910 Michael, his mother, and brother, Joseph, were living in New Orleans and may have spent some time on a Louisiana plantation. Around 1912, Michael Baxte returned to Europe to study the violin. In 1914 he, his mother, and Joseph moved to New York City. Meanwhile, in Algeria, a talented young woman painter, Violette Mege, was making history. Since for the first time, a woman won the prestigious Beaux Art competition in Algeria. At first, the awards committee denied her the prize but, with French government intervention, Mege eventually prevailed. She won again 3 years later and, in 1916, used the scholarship to visit the United States of America. When Violette came to New York, she met Baxte, who was, by then, an accomplished violinist, teacher, and composer. Baxte’s compositions were performed at the Tokyo Imperial Theater, and in 1922 he was listed in the American Jewish Yearbook as one of the prominent members of the American Jewish community. As a music teacher he encouraged individual expression. Baxte stated, “No pupil should ever be forced into imitation of the teacher. Art is a personal experience, and the teacher’s truest aim must be to awaken this light of personality through the patient light of science.” By 1920 Michael Baxte and Violette Mege were living together in Manhattan. Although they claimed to be living as husband and wife, it seems that their marriage did not become official until 1928. On their “unofficial” honeymoon around 1917, in Algiers, Baxte confided to her his ambition to paint. There and later in New Mexico where the wonderful steeped sunlight approximates the coloring of Algiers, she taught him his heart’s desire. He never had any other teacher. She never had any other pupil. For ten years she devoted all her time, energy, and ambition to teaching, encouraging, inspiring him. Then in 1928, their mutual strivings were rewarded, as his works were being chosen as one of the two winners in the Dudensing National Competition for American Painters. Out of 150 artists from across the country participated in the Dudensing, and Michael Posner Baxte and, Robert Fawcett, were the winners. In his 1924 naturalization application, he indicated that he was sometimes known as “Michael Posner Baxte.” One of the witnesses to his application was Bernard Karfiol, a Jewish American artist. That’s when Michael may...
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1960s Expressionist Art

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Oil, Masonite

Dialogue With Butterfly
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Dialogue With Butterfly" is a captivating piece of art that portrays a man with a butterfly in his hand. This artwork is a visual representation of the profound connection between m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

German Israeli Expressionist Woodcut Print Pencil Signed Street Fight
Located in Surfside, FL
Jacob Otto Pins (17 January 1917 – 4 December 2005) was a German-born Israeli woodcut artist and art collector, particularly of Japanese prints and paintings. Jacob Pins was born in Höxter, Germany, the son of Dr Leo Pins, a veterinarian, and his wife Ida Lipper. He immigrated to Palestine in 1936 to study art. His father tried to discourage him from becoming an artist for financial reasons. Pins' younger brother, Rudolph, (1920-2016) moved to the United States in 1934. His father was sent to Buchenwald. In July 1944, both parents died in the Riga ghetto. Pins first lived on a kibbutz, which was disbanded in 1941. He moved to Jerusalem and studied woodcut and linocut under woodcut master and painter Jacob Steinhardt, also a German immigrant, at his small private school. He lived in poverty in a tiny room, subsisting on a meagre diet. He continued his studies at the new Bezalel Academy of Art and Design. Pins was married to Elsa, the subject of a number of his prints. They had no children. Pins bought his first Oriental print in 1945, and acquired a house on Ethiopia Street, opposite the Ethiopian church, where he lived for the rest of his life. He continued collecting until his death and was one of Israel's foremost art collectors. His book on Japanese Pillar Prints, Hashira-e is the definitive work on the subject. Pins died in Jerusalem in December 2005. Pins' artwork was heavily influenced by German expressionism and traditional Japanese wood block printing. From 1956 to 1977, he taught at Israel's leading art schools, most notably Bezalel, where he later became a professor. He was known as a demanding teacher, emphasizing strong technical skills and discipline. In the 1950s, Pins helped to found the Jerusalem Artists' House, a centre for the city's artists to meet and exhibit. Legacy Pins' extensive collection of Japanese woodprints...
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20th Century Expressionist Art

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Woodcut

First Contact
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide 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 Authent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

First Contact
First Contact
$1,160 Sale Price
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Escape 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide 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) "Escape," a captivating artwork by the talented artist Simon Obeka, invites viewers into a world of contemplation and freedom. The centerpiece of the piece is a woman, elegantly turning sideways, her silhouette mirroring the graceful flight of birds in the background. Obeka's masterful use of color and texture creates a dreamlike atmosphere, where the woman seems to transcend the confines of the canvas. The subdued palette captures the serenity of the moment, while hints of vibrant hues symbolize the untamed spirit of the birds taking flight. The title, "Escape," hints at a narrative of liberation and release. The woman's gesture suggests a turning point, a deliberate decision to break free from the constraints of the mundane and soar into the limitless expanse of the unknown. The juxtaposition of the woman and the birds serves as a powerful metaphor for the human desire for independence, symbolizing the pursuit of one's dreams and the courage to embrace change. Obeka's attention to detail is evident in the delicate rendering of the woman's form and the meticulous depiction of the birds in flight. The composition exudes a sense of harmony and balance, reinforcing the theme of transcendence. "Escape" not only captivates the eye but also resonates on a deeper emotional level, inviting viewers to reflect on their aspirations and the universal quest for freedom. Simon Obeka's artwork serves as a visual poem, inspiring contemplation and celebrating the timeless desire to break free and soar beyond the boundaries of the ordinary. About Artist Obeka Simon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Escape 2
Escape 2
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Rouen Street Scene Thickly Painted 20th Century French Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French Expressionist School, indistinctly signed Title: Rouen street scene Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, unframed. Siz...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Oil, Canvas

Symbiosis
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vivid fusion of expressionism and pop art, I captured the raw, emotional energy of a musician bonded with her guitar. Layering acrylics and oils, I sought to embody the passi...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

19 on the 20th, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Inspired by artist Robert Hofherr's personal photo, this piece simplifies detail to make a bold and striking composition. Solid, substantial shadows replace o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

"Portrait of Truman Capote" by John MacWhinnie
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: John MacWhinnie, American (1946 - ) Title: Portrait of Truman Capote Year: 1968 Medium: Mixed Media on Board (Oil and Pencil), signed and dated l.r. Size: 23.5 x 18 inches Fr...
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1960s Expressionist Art

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Mixed Media, Oil, Board, Pencil

An Autumn Walk
Located in Coltishall, GB
An Autumn Walk is inspired by the beautiful colours and flowers that Rachael and her lovely dog Sandy see on their walks along the autumnal country paths of the Norfolk Broads. Usin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Wood, Acrylic

An Autumn Walk
An Autumn Walk
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E. Strache, Handzeichnungen folio, "Kneeling Female, Semi-Nude" Collotype plate
Located in Palm Beach, FL
after Egon Schiele (1890 – 1918), AUSTRIA “ART CANNOT BE MODERN, ART IS PRIMORDIALLY ETERNAL.” -SCHIELE Defiantly iconoclastic in life and art, Egon Schiele is esteemed for his mas...
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1920s Expressionist Art

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Paper

"Le Bal Masque" Giuseppe Verdi Opera (Variant)
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Le Bal Masque" Giuseppe Verdi Opera, (Variant) 1967 is an original color lithograph on Japan paper by renown Austrian expressionist artist Oskar Kokoschka, 1886-...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

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Lithograph

WINTER SALE! Winter day 40X50 oi painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I sought to capture the serene, yet invigorating essence of a winter's embrace. The cool, crisp hues and soft, textured brushstrokes converge to evoke the quiet...
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2010s Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Chestnut Hill, Original Paintin
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The artwork depicts a wooded valley in a Philadelphia suburb in Fauvist style. Flat shapes and colors create an almost abstract effect in the composition. Minim...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Acrylic

Gazing Through Ankara 3
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Gazing Through Ankara" is a captivating series of paintings that celebrates the beauty, diversity, and individuality of black African women through the exploration of eyewear and An...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Bucranium - Surreal Sculpture, Animal Sculpture, Green Metal and Resin Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Angelo Canevari’s Bucranium is a 34 x 19 inch mix media surrealist sculpture. It is made of metal, resin, green automotive paint, and cardboard. It is a surrealist interpretation of the carved decoration, representing ox-skulls, commonly used in Classical architecture for the friezes of Doric temples. The same motif was also later used on Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical buildings. Canevari's contemporary interpretation is evident in the medium he chose to shape this artwork and yet it maintains the same commanding and monumental presence of the classical monuments that have inspired it.. The use of metal and wires to develop a tridimensional sculptural quality, as well as the expressionistic outcome of the imagery, has echoes in some contemporary African sculpture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Metal

Reality Isn t What It Used To Be
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. People are going through so much they are not courageous enough to speak about them because of societal prejudices. Our realities are no longer what it used to be! Often we are lost while trying to figure out ourselves and just in that moment, being lost could be a lovely place to find yourself. About Artist IDORENYIN UMANA...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Mother Nature , Lyrical Surrealist Abstract Watercolour on Paper.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Mid-century lyrical surrealist abstract watercolour on paper by French artist Jean Clerté, signed and dated bottom right. Presented in mid-century frame. Jean Clerté , born in 1930 in Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe in Vienne, is a French painter, engraver, draftsman, watercolourist and sculptor . This work is a great example of his more humorous and expressive work influenced by Alechinsky from the late 1960s onwards. There is a light playfulness and yet the watercolours are more vivid than his previous palette. Jean Clerté works in series. His sequential narrations testify both to a youthful spontaneity and to a perfect mastery in the distribution of forms and images on the painted surface. The narration is not only an accumulation of juxtaposed fragments and symbols, it forms a whole, it takes on and gives meaning. In general, we can say of Clerté that he practices an “eco-art” that feeds on primary hungers: the feeling of being united with nature, the vegetable, the mineral, the aquatic. In his colourful canvases, his inks, his boxes, his objects, like a shaman on the path of his dreams, the painter Clerté mounts an assault on beasts and demons, elves and gnomes. From the Poitevin marshes to the tropical forests emerges a fauna caught in the meanders of a design that marvels at the appearance of these grotesque idols. Jean Clerté began to draw and paint at a very young age, and at the age of 15 he enrolled at the École des Beaux-Arts in Poitiers. Then in 1949, curious about the capital, he moved to Paris. Having very few financial resources, he could not continue his studies at first, worked as a model to survive, and met other artists; he was then admitted to the studio of Ossip Zadkine and, from 1952, he was also able to study engraving at Atelier 17 of Stanley William Hayter, an English engraver and printer living in Paris associated in the 1930s with surrealism. At the end of the 1960s, he worked alongside Pierre Alechinsky, founding member of the Cobra movement, engraving Alechinsky's originals, benefiting from his advice, and discovering acrylic as a medium. From 1976, Jean Clerté became associate professor at Hayter. Clerté had taught previously, in 1971 at the Salzburg Summer University and in 1972 he gave courses at the Paris-Sorbonne University . In 1981, he was appointed professor at the School of Decorative Arts , where he had Maïlys Seydoux-Dumas as a student and, from 1983 to 1988, he was Alechinsky's assistant professor at the Paris School of Fine Arts. His first works are part of the current of lyrical abstraction, and are nourished by impressions of nature (landscape motifs, e.g. forest fires, waterscapes), then around 1968, encouraged by Alechinsky, he rejects abstraction, and his work becomes more figurative with expressive and humorous elements. From this period his colours are more subdued, often with pastel tones, he works on series. Jean Clerté has created a world in a space where drawing, painting, objects participate in a playful figuration. From his drawings were born sculptures and sometimes mobiles (Le Moulin à dessin). If it is the artist who makes astonishing, polychrome, whimsical “toys”, it is the painter who appeals to adults through his caustic and satirical humour. His first exhibitions in France took place at the Galerie Massol , then at the Galerie Pascal...
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

In Her Prime
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. About Artist Ogu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Life is too short to not Shawarma
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shawarma, a delicious culinary delight enjoyed by many, takes center stage in this artwork. The artist playfully emphasizes the word "Shawarma" on the tote bag, highlighting its significance as a symbol of enjoyment and pleasure. This whimsical representation serves as a reminder to relish the simple, gastronomic experiences that can bring moments of happiness and contentment to our lives. "You can't buy happiness, but buy shawarma." These words resonate deeply, encapsulating the idea that true happiness cannot be purchased, but it can be found in the small, fleeting moments of joy. The artwork encourages us to seek happiness in the every day and appreciate the simple pleasures that add flavor to our lives. By celebrating the act of indulging in a beloved food like shawarma, the artist reminds us to embrace the little things that bring us happiness. "Sometimes a sad day is a good day to enjoy life." This thought-provoking statement challenges our perspective on difficult times, suggesting that even in moments of sadness, we can find solace in the small joys that surround us. The artwork portrays a young woman, perhaps caught in a moment of contemplation, choosing to uplift her spirits through the simple act of enjoying shawarma. It serves as a reminder that even during challenging times, we can find solace and pleasure in life's little pleasures. "Life is too short to not Shawarma" serves as a gentle reminder to live fully in the present. It urges us to savor the flavors, experiences, and connections that make life beautiful. In a world that often rushes by, this artwork encourages us to slow down and appreciate the present moment, relishing the delicious tastes and sensations that bring us joy. Food has an incredible ability to bring people together, transcending cultural boundaries and creating moments of shared happiness. The artwork's focus on shawarma as a source of enjoyment underscores the significance of culinary delights in our lives. It invites us to celebrate the diverse flavors and experiences that the world of food offers, fostering connections and creating memories. "Life is too short to not Shawarma" is not just a whimsical artwork...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Peace and Tranquility 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Abou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Benavente Solis Beach Sea Mallorca original expressionist
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Beach. sea Mallorca- original expressionist watercolor painting Work of the Spanish artist BENAVENTE SOLIS. Watercolor on paper. Perfect state During its first exhibition in Par...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Art

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Marc Chagall, Daphnis and Chloe, The Ceiling of the Paris Opera, 1965 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph after Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Daphnis et Chloe (Daphnis and Chloe), from the album Le plafond de l’Opera de Paris par Marc Chagall (The Ceiling of the Paris Opera by Marc Chagall), originates from the 1965 edition published by Andre Sauret, Editeur, Monte Carlo, rendered by Charles Sorlier, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, October 6, 1965. This radiant and lyrical composition celebrates Maurice Ravel’s ballet Daphnis et Chloe, one of the musical masterpieces represented in Chagall’s monumental ceiling design for the Palais Garnier. Daphnis et Chloe captures the pastoral romance of Ravel’s ballet through a symphony of color and form, as lovers, nymphs, and mythic symbols float amidst a celestial landscape. Chagall translates the musical sensuality and poetic grace of Ravel’s score into a visual harmony that radiates joy, movement, and tenderness. The composition exemplifies Chagall’s genius for merging sound and image, myth and modernity, into a timeless meditation on love and creation. Executed as a lithograph on velin paper, this work measures 13 x 9.5 inches (33.02 x 24.13 cm). Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the technical mastery of the Mourlot Freres atelier and the enduring collaboration between Marc Chagall and Charles Sorlier. Artwork Details: Artist: After Marc Chagall (1887–1985) Title: Daphnis et Chloe (Daphnis and Chloe), from Le plafond de l’Opera de Paris par Marc Chagall (The Ceiling of the Paris Opera by Marc Chagall) Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Dimensions: 13 x 9.5 inches (33.02 x 24.13 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1965 Publisher: Andre Sauret, Editeur, Monte Carlo Rendered by: Charles Sorlier, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Catalogue raisonne references: Cain, Julien, and Fernand Mourlot. Chagall Lithographe III, 1962–1968. Andre Sauret, Editeur, 1969, illustration 434. Cramer, Patrick, and Meret Meyer. Marc Chagall: Catalogue Raisonne Des Livres Illustres. P. Cramer ed., 1995, illustration 61. Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the album Le plafond de l’Opera de Paris par Marc Chagall (The Ceiling of the Paris Opera by Marc Chagall), published by Andre Sauret, Editeur, Monte Carlo, October 6, 1965, in an edition of V̅ Notes: Excerpted from the album, This work could not have been made without the valuable collaboration of Madame Marc Chagall to whom we extend our warmest thanks. This work, made by Andre Sauret, was completed to print on October 6, 1965 on the presses of l’imprimerie du Lion in Paris. Jacques Lassaigne’s texts were composed by hand in Romain du Roi in the workshops of l’imprimerie nationale. The VI color lithographies and all the black and white drawings were set on stone by Charles Sorlier, based on Marc Chagall’s original models. The original lithography and color lithographs were drawn on the presses of Mourlot Freres. The binding is by Maurice Busenhart in Lausanne. About the Publication: Le plafond de l’Opera de Paris par Marc Chagall (The Ceiling of the Paris Opera by Marc Chagall), published in October 1965 by Andre Sauret, Editeur, Monte Carlo, commemorates one of the most ambitious and celebrated artistic commissions of the 20th century. Created under the direction of Charles Sorlier, the album documents Chagall’s magnificent ceiling design for the Palais Garnier in Paris, unveiled in 1964. The publication includes color lithographs based on the artist’s preparatory studies and painted maquettes, executed with exceptional fidelity by Mourlot Freres. Chagall’s ceiling—divided into segments representing musical masters such as Mozart, Wagner, Berlioz, Ravel, and Debussy—blends myth, music, and emotion into a vibrant celestial composition. The album captures this visionary synthesis through luminous lithography, allowing viewers to experience the grandeur and intimacy of the artist’s monumental work. Produced with the collaboration of Madame Marc Chagall, Charles Sorlier, and Fernand Mourlot, and printed with the precision and artistry for which Andre Sauret’s editions were renowned, this publication stands as both a tribute to Chagall’s genius and a celebration of French art’s enduring dialogue between tradition, innovation, and the divine. 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 Daphnis...
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1960s Expressionist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Loving Vincent Van Gogh, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
warm friendship faithful love the sunshine In crafting this vibrant tapestry of color, I tapped into a deep wellspring of emotion, allowing each stroke to be a re...
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2010s Expressionist Art

Materials

Acrylic

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