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Permanescence TN720 D by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract painting
By Hachiro Kanno
Located in Paris, FR
from Japanese calligraphy and his favourite themes in Zen philosophy. Hachiro Kanno’s painting succeeds
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

Law of Love, Deep Psych (Abstract painting)
By Jason Engelund
Located in London, GB
Astra. Engelund seamlessly juxtaposes contradictory notions of painting, from zen-like hand-less aretê
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

TN686-D by Hachiro Kanno - Abstraction Japanese calligraphy, diptych painting
By Hachiro Kanno
Located in Paris, FR
calligraphy and his favourite themes in Zen philosophy. Hachiro Kanno’s painting succeeds in synthesizing his
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

Gestural Abstraction, Miniature Abstract Expressionist Korean Modernist Painting
By Don Ahn
Located in Surfside, FL
paintings on canvas are reminiscent of Chinese Zen Calligraphy and paintings, with their quick brushstrokes
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic

Gestural Abstraction, Miniature Abstract Expressionist Korean Modernist Painting
By Don Ahn
Located in Surfside, FL
. Ahn's ink and acrylic paintings on canvas are reminiscent of Chinese Zen Calligraphy and paintings, with
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic

Gestural Abstraction, Miniature Abstract Expressionist Korean Modernist Painting
By Don Ahn
Located in Surfside, FL
paintings on canvas are reminiscent of Chinese Zen Calligraphy and paintings, with their quick brushstrokes
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic

Gestural Abstraction, Miniature Abstract Expressionist Korean Modernist Painting
By Don Ahn
Located in Surfside, FL
paintings on canvas are reminiscent of Chinese Zen Calligraphy and paintings, with their quick brushstrokes
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic

Gestural Abstraction, Miniature Abstract Expressionist Korean Modernist Painting
By Don Ahn
Located in Surfside, FL
paintings on canvas are reminiscent of Chinese Zen Calligraphy and paintings, with their quick brushstrokes
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic

Gestural Abstraction, Miniature Abstract Expressionist Korean Modernist Painting
By Don Ahn
Located in Surfside, FL
paintings on canvas are reminiscent of Chinese Zen Calligraphy and paintings, with their quick brushstrokes
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic

Gestural Abstraction, Miniature Abstract Expressionist Korean Modernist Painting
By Don Ahn
Located in Surfside, FL
paintings on canvas are reminiscent of Chinese Zen Calligraphy and paintings, with their quick brushstrokes
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic

Gestural Abstraction, Miniature Abstract Expressionist Korean Modernist Painting
By Don Ahn
Located in Surfside, FL
paintings on canvas are reminiscent of Chinese Zen Calligraphy and paintings, with their quick brushstrokes
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic

Permanescence TN693-D by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract painting
By Hachiro Kanno
Located in Paris, FR
and his favourite themes in Zen philosophy. Hachiro Kanno’s painting succeeds in synthesizing his
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

If You Are Falling, Dive (18) (Abstract painting)
By Jason Engelund
Located in London, GB
juxtaposes contradictory notions of painting, from zen-like hand-less aretê to childlike technê, while
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Wood

TN 683 D by Hachiro Kanno - Abstract painting, calligraphy-inspired, black
By Hachiro Kanno
Located in Paris, FR
from Japanese calligraphy and his favorite themes in Zen philosophy. Hachiro Kanno’s painting succeeds
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

TN666-D by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract painting, diptych, red
By Hachiro Kanno
Located in Paris, FR
Japanese calligraphy and his favourite themes in Zen philosophy. Hachiro Kanno’s painting succeeds in
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

TN845-T by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract painting, triptych, black
By Hachiro Kanno
Located in Paris, FR
each. The painter draws its resources from Japanese calligraphy and his favorite themes in Zen
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

TN851-D by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract painting, diptych, blue
By Hachiro Kanno
Located in Paris, FR
his favorite themes in Zen philosophy. Hachiro Kanno’s painting succeeds in synthesizing his Oriental
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

TN600-D by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract painting, diptych, blue
By Hachiro Kanno
Located in Paris, FR
favourite themes in Zen philosophy. Hachiro Kanno’s painting succeeds in synthesizing his Oriental heritage
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

TN680-D by Hachiro Kanno - Large calligraphy-based abstract painting, diptych
By Hachiro Kanno
Located in Paris, FR
Japanese calligraphy and his favourite themes in Zen philosophy. Hachiro Kanno’s painting succeeds in
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

TN696-D by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract diptych painting, red, ink
By Hachiro Kanno
Located in Paris, FR
Japanese calligraphy and his favourite themes in Zen philosophy. Hachiro Kanno’s painting succeeds in
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

TN831-D by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract painting, black and blue
By Hachiro Kanno
Located in Paris, FR
calligraphy and his favorite themes in Zen philosophy. Hachiro Kanno’s painting succeeds in synthesizing his
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

TN 653 by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract painting, black and white
By Hachiro Kanno
Located in Paris, FR
resources from Japanese calligraphy and his favourite themes in Zen philosophy. Hachiro Kanno’s painting
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

TN 865 by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract painting, pink and white
By Hachiro Kanno
Located in Paris, FR
Japanese calligraphy and his favourite themes in Zen philosophy. Hachiro Kanno’s painting succeeds in
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

TN719-D by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract painting, red and white
By Hachiro Kanno
Located in Paris, FR
favourite themes in Zen philosophy. Hachiro Kanno’s painting succeeds in synthesizing his Oriental heritage
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

TN 566 by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract painting, red, white, black
By Hachiro Kanno
Located in Paris, FR
resources from Japanese calligraphy and his favourite themes in Zen philosophy. Hachiro Kanno’s painting
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

I don’t Know but Isn’t It Amazing? (Abstract painting)
By Jason Engelund
Located in London, GB
. Asphalt Abstracted Ad Astra. Engelund seamlessly juxtaposes contradictory notions of painting, from zen
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Clearing Up" Original Painting by Ira Barkoff
Located in Wiscasset, ME
, Ira Barkoff’s paintings feature empty, Zen-like landscapes whose stillness reflects a location’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

"After the Rain" Original Painting by Ira Barkhoff
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Brooklyn, New York, Ira Barkoff’s paintings feature empty, Zen-like landscapes whose stillness reflects a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Aesthetic Movement Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Permanescence N496D by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract work on paper
By Hachiro Kanno
Located in Paris, FR
favourite themes in Zen philosophy. Hachiro Kanno’s painting succeeds in synthesizing his Oriental heritage
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic

Clearing Up
By Ira Barkoff
Located in Wiscasett, ME
York, Ira Barkoff’s paintings feature empty, Zen-like landscapes whose stillness reflects a location’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

After the Rain
By Ira Barkoff
Located in Wiscasett, ME
Brooklyn, New York, Ira Barkoff’s paintings feature empty, Zen-like landscapes whose stillness reflects a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mountain Series, Orange Light
By Ira Barkoff
Located in Greenwich, CT
Born in 1934 in Brooklyn, New York, Ira Barkoff’s paintings feature empty, Zen-like landscapes
Category

2010s Color-Field Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mountain Series, After Monet
By Ira Barkoff
Located in Greenwich, CT
Born in 1934 in Brooklyn, New York, Ira Barkoff’s paintings feature empty, Zen-like landscapes
Category

2010s Color-Field Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Light Penetrates
By Ira Barkoff
Located in Greenwich, CT
Born in 1934 in Brooklyn, New York, Ira Barkoff’s paintings feature empty, Zen-like landscapes
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mountain Series, Sky Glow
By Ira Barkoff
Located in Greenwich, CT
American, b. 1934 Born in 1934 in Brooklyn, New York, Ira Barkoff’s paintings feature empty, Zen
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Reflected Light
By Ira Barkoff
Located in Greenwich, CT
Born in 1934 in Brooklyn, New York, Ira Barkoff’s paintings feature empty, Zen-like landscapes
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mountain Series, Twilight Colors
By Ira Barkoff
Located in Greenwich, CT
American, b. 1934 Born in 1934 in Brooklyn, New York, Ira Barkoff’s paintings feature empty, Zen
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Looking Out
By Ira Barkoff
Located in Greenwich, CT
American, b. 1934 Born in 1934 in Brooklyn, New York, Ira Barkoff’s paintings feature empty, Zen
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

New Moon Detail
By Peter Max
Located in Missouri, MO
painting, a zen monk, holding his umbrella, contemplates the meaning of a new moon rising - new beginnings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Midsummer
By Ira Barkoff
Located in Greenwich, CT
paintings feature empty, Zen-like landscapes whose stillness reflects a location’s essence. Barkoff seeks to
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Falling Light
By Ira Barkoff
Located in Greenwich, CT
Born in 1934 in Brooklyn, New York, Ira Barkoff’s paintings feature empty, Zen-like landscapes
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Hot Sun (diptych)
By Ira Barkoff
Located in Greenwich, CT
Born in 1934 in Brooklyn, New York, Ira Barkoff’s paintings feature empty, Zen-like landscapes
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Falling Leaves
By Ira Barkoff
Located in Greenwich, CT
Born in 1934 in Brooklyn, New York, Ira Barkoff’s paintings feature empty, Zen-like landscapes
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Tiered Suzuribako and Ryoshibako
Located in Atlanta, GA
as Kanzan and Jittoku). Often as a pair, they have been a popular motif in Japanese Zen painting
Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Stone, Metal

Japanese Wireless Cloisonné Serving Tray Meiji After Namikawa Sosuke
Located in Long Island City, NY
and flowers paintings, infused with Zen Buddhist beliefs, flattened perspective, and emphatic lines.[2
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

K27 Japanese Antiques A large hanging scroll, calligraphy monk Ink on paper
Located in Niiza, JP
is a masterpiece, believed to be a single ink painting by a Zen monk. "雄 (male)" connotes "great" or
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric, Paper

Tribute to Mark Tobey Poster
By Mark Tobey
Located in New York, NY
Japan in the 1930s, where he studied Zen painting, haiku poetry, and calligraphy, also proved invaluable
Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Vintage kimono textile art " Fern ~ Connection to Nature ~" by ikasu Black Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
of ferns evokes feelings of tranquility and peacefulness, making them popular motifs in Zen gardens
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood

Byzantine Dreams, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
intricate paintings and mosaics of the Byzantine Empire in this work.About the ArtistArtist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Revealed in Stillness, Original Painting
By Nava Lundy
Located in San Francisco, CA
/>Words that describe this painting: flower, yoga, zen, lotus, meditation, nature, flower, lily pad
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Rare Vintage Color C Print Photograph African Maasai Warrior Chromogenic Photo
By Carol Beckwith
Located in Surfside, FL
Painting and Photography she won a traveling fellowship from the Boston Museum, which let her travel to
Category

1970s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print

Rare Vintage Color C Print Photograph African Maasai Warrior Chromogenic Photo
By Carol Beckwith
Located in Surfside, FL
Painting and Photography she won a traveling fellowship from the Boston Museum, which let her travel to
Category

1970s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print

Vegetable I, from Vegetable Series
By Sam Francis
Located in Miami, FL
, Asian culture and Zen Buddhism in particular. His paintings of the 1950s evolved through a series of
Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Zen Sun
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by the process of zen gardens
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Mesquita Zen
By Barry Oretsky
Located in London, GB
Mesquita Zen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Zen State
By Cody Hooper
Located in Austin, TX
painting to feel soft and have a lot of white space. I have always loved paintings with dominating whites
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Zen Series #11
By Enrico Embroli
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Enrico always felt a kindred spirit with Asian cultures. His Zen series created the varied element
Category

2010s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas, Mixed Media, Wood

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Zen Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of zen paintings is available on 1stDibs. Today, if you’re looking for modern editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes contemporary. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add zen paintings that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of gray, blue, black, beige and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Eric Zener, Hachiro Kanno, Don Ahn, Ira Barkoff and Jason Engelund are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, acrylic paint and synthetic resin paint.

How Much are Zen Paintings?

The average selling price for zen paintings we offer is $3,721, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $450,000 for the highest priced.

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