Abstract Art
ABSTRACT STYLE
Beginning in the early 20th century, abstract art became a leading style of modernism. Rather than portray the world in a way that represented reality, as had been the dominating style of Western art in the previous centuries, abstract paintings, prints and sculptures are marked by a shift to geometric forms, gestural shapes and experimentation with color to express ideas, subject matter and scenes.
Although abstract art flourished in the early 1900s, propelled by movements like Fauvism and Cubism, it was rooted in the 19th century. In the 1840s, J.M.W. Turner emphasized light and motion for atmospheric paintings in which concrete details were blurred, and Paul Cézanne challenged traditional expectations of perspective in the 1890s.
Some of the earliest abstract artists — Wassily Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint — expanded on these breakthroughs while using vivid colors and forms to channel spiritual concepts. Painter Piet Mondrian, a Dutch pioneer of the art movement, explored geometric abstraction partly owing to his belief in Theosophy, which is grounded in a search for higher spiritual truths and embraces philosophers of the Renaissance period and medieval mystics. Black Square, a daringly simple 1913 work by Russian artist Kazimir Malevich, was a watershed statement on creating art that was free “from the dead weight of the real world,” as he later wrote.
Surrealism in the 1920s, led by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Meret Oppenheim and others, saw painters creating abstract pieces in order to connect to the subconscious. When Abstract Expressionism emerged in New York during the mid-20th century, it similarly centered on the process of creation, in which Helen Frankenthaler’s expressive “soak-stain” technique, Jackson Pollock’s drips of paint, and Mark Rothko’s planes of color were a radical new type of abstraction.
Conceptual art, Pop art, Hard-Edge painting and many other movements offered fresh approaches to abstraction that continued into the 21st century, with major contemporary artists now exploring it, including Anish Kapoor, Mark Bradford, El Anatsui and Julie Mehretu.
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Style: Abstract
MARAVILLAS CON VARIACIONES... Lithograph Contemporary Art Abstract Black Green
By Joan Miró
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Maravillas con variaciones acrósticas en el jardín de Miró XI
Date of creation: 1975
Medium: Lithograph on Gvarro paper
Edition: 1500
Size: 49,5 x 71 cm
Observations: Lithograph on G...
Category
1970s Abstract Art
Materials
Lithograph
Abstract Print by Contemporary New School of Paris Artist
Located in PARIS, FR
HN-5: Rare Print by Akira Kito with Signature
Artist: Akira Kito
Size: Approximately 25 cm (height) and 32 cm (width)
No frame
Signed by the artist
Akira Kito (1925-1994) was a Jap...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Art
Materials
Woodcut
Green, Yellow, Red - Textured Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Green, Yellow, Red - Textured Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Canvas
Textured abstract composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). Blended...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
"Brian O'Neill's 'Summer 2' Original Acrylic Painting with Resin"
Located in Denver, CO
Brian O'Neill's "Summer 2" is a captivating original artwork created in 2024. This piece, measuring 48 x 12 x 1.50 inches (121.92 x 30.48 x 3.81 cm), showcases O'Neill's skillful use...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Resin, Acrylic, Panel
"Brian O'Neill's 'Summer 1' Original Acrylic Painting with Resin"
Located in Denver, CO
Brian O'Neill's "Summer 1" is a captivating original artwork created in 2024. This piece measures 48 x 12 x 1.50 inches (121.92 x 30.48 x 3.81 cm) and features a sophisticated blend ...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Resin, Acrylic, Panel
French Expressionist Abstract 20th Century Oil Painting Blaze of Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist composition
by Andre Guillou (French 1925-2017)
signed oil on board stuck on board, mounted
mount: 25.5 x 19.75 inches
board: 19 x 13 inches
provenance: the a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Art
Materials
Oil
"Brian O'Neill's 'Summer 3' Original Acrylic Painting with Resin"
Located in Denver, CO
Brian O'Neill's "Summer 3" is a captivating original artwork created in 2024. This piece measures 48 x 12 x 1.50 inches (121.92 x 30.48 x 3.81 cm) and features a masterful blend of a...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Resin, Acrylic, Panel
Viceral Space, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This work is part of a collection that addresses urban art. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Oil
"Brian O'Neill's 'Sky Drama 1' Original Acrylic Painting with 24K Gold Leaf"
Located in Denver, CO
Brian O'Neill's "Sky Drama 1" is a captivating original artwork created in 2024. This piece measures 12 x 12 x 1.50 inches (30.48 x 30.48 x 3.81 cm) and features a sophisticated comb...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
"Brian O'Neill's 'Deep Dive 2' Original Acrylic Painting with 24K Gold Leaf"
Located in Denver, CO
Brian O'Neill's "Deep Dive 2" is a remarkable original artwork created in 2024. This piece measures 12 x 12 x 1.50 inches (30.48 x 30.48 x 3.81 cm) and features a sophisticated combi...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
"Brian O'Neill's 'Golden Hour 2' Original Acrylic Painting with 24K Gold Leaf"
Located in Denver, CO
Brian O'Neill's "Golden Hour 2" is a captivating original artwork created in 2024. This piece measures 12 x 12 x 1.50 inches (30.48 x 30.48 x 3.81 cm) and features a sophisticated co...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
At the Bridge
By Paul Brach
Located in Lawrence, NY
A fine example of early Abstract Expressionism
Estate of the artist
Paul Brach was a second generation abstract expressionist painter whose work evolved into minimalism and eventual...
Category
1950s Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Geometric Abstract by Richard Mortensen 1962
By Richard Mortensen
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Richard Mortensen
Title: Red, Blue and Yellow Composition
Year: 1962
Medium: Screenprint, signed, titled and numbered in pencil
Edition: 62/75
Image Size: 19.75 x 12.75 inche...
Category
1960s Abstract Art
Materials
Screen
Abstract Expressionist American Modernist Oil Monotype Monoprint Painting
By Larry Brown
Located in Surfside, FL
Larry Brown
Long-time established New York painter as well as faculty member the The Cooper Union, Brown works in oil on canvas and tempera paints on paper. He deals with themes of s...
Category
1980s Abstract Art
Materials
Monoprint, Monotype
Bouncing Ball, Minimalist Screenprint by Murray Zucker
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Murray Zucker, American (1920 - )
Title: Bouncing Ball
Year: circa 1970
Medium: Screenprint, signed, titled and numbered in pencil
Edition: 9/20
Image: 18 x 24 inches
Paper ...
Category
1970s Abstract Art
Materials
Screen
Laser II, Geometric Screenprint by Murray Zucker
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Murray Zucker, American (1920 - )
Title: Laser II
Year: circa 1970
Medium: Screenprint, signed, titled and numbered in pencil
Edition: 30/175
Image: 24 x 23.5 inches
Paper S...
Category
1970s Abstract Art
Materials
Screen
Circular Orbit, Geometric Collage Multiple by Murray Zucker
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Murray Zucker, American (1920 - )
Title: Circular Orbit
Year: circa 1970
Medium: Screenprint and Collage on Board, signed, titled and numbered in pencil
Edition: 4/25
Image:...
Category
1970s Abstract Art
Materials
Paper, Screen
Movement, Minimalist Abstract Etching by Robert Savoie
Located in Long Island City, NY
A minimalist Etching and Aquatint on Arches paper by Robert Savoie (1939). The print is signed, dated and numbered in pencil 15/50. Image Size: 22 x 27.5 inches.
Category
1980s Abstract Art
Materials
Etching
Georg Baselitz, Grüner Hase - Original Woodcut, Signed Print, Contemporary Art
Located in Hamburg, DE
Georg Baselitz (German, b. 1938)
Grüner Hase, 1989
Medium: Woodcut in colors, on wove paper
Dimensions: 86 x 61.2 cm (33.85 x 24 in)
Edition of 15: Hand-signed and numbered
Category
20th Century Abstract Art
Materials
Woodcut
On Top of the Wave, Turquoise Fish Drawing Patterns, Subtle Background Seascape
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series by Enric Servera explores the relationship of humans to salt and seawater. The intention of these works is to submerge us into the sea, a salty treasure that surrounds us and reminds us of its natural beauty and the importance of its preservation.
Details:
Title: On Top of the Wave N2
Medium: Mixed Media on Paper
Size: 33.5 x 24.8 inches
Year: 2024
* Frame is for illustrative purposes only. Artwork shipped carefully rolled and packaged in a tube.
* Certificate of Authenticity provided.
Enric Servera (Ciutadella de Menorca, 1970) lives and works between Barcelona and Menorca, Spain. His works explores the colors and forms of the ocean, inspired by the fauna and flora of the Mediterranean Sea. His work has shown in galleries across Spain, and is part of several public and private collections.
Words that may describe this series of artworks are: Mediterranean-inspired art, abstract sea...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor
André Butzer, Untitled (Yellow) - Linocut, Signed Print, Contemporary Art
Located in Hamburg, DE
André Butzer (German, b. 1973)
Untitled (Yellow), 2019/2022
Medium: Etching in colors on wove paper
Dimensions: 43 x 33 cm
Edition of 15: Hand-signed, numbered and dated in pencil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Etching
Field of poppies, 80х80cm, print on canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
Limited edition of 5 pieces
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Color
Untitled # 1435
By Jay Kelly
Located in New York, NY
This is an Iris print in soft yellow and red tones. It is signed and numbered. The total edition size is 72 plus 18 APs.
"Calling to mind the work of Martin Puryear, Paul Klee, Alex...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Art
Materials
Inkjet
The Weaver Diptych -Artist's Proof #1 of 3 - Abstract-UK awarded artist
Located in London, GB
"The Weaver" Series inviting viewers into a world where memory and present interweaving in a mesmerizing display of visual creativity.
2024, Shizico Yi takes on a ground-breaking art...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Metal
R. Poch Partying Toast Blue original acrylic painting
By Ramon Poch
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
87.-Drinks 92x92 cm original acrylic painting
Born in Badalona (Barcelona).
Photographer and advertising film director.
Founding partner of the advertising production company La Cos...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Acrylic
Ruz 37 Vertical Orange Black orignal abstract canvas acrylic painting
By Rafael Ruz
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Original work by Spanish artist Rafael RUZ.
Acrylic on canvas in perfect condition.
While contemplating the painting of Ruz, we are inclined to talk about real ‘psychodrama’, in the...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Acrylic
Ramon Poch Yellow Eyes Blue acrylic painting
By Ramon Poch
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
13.-Yellow eyes 90 x 73 cm acrylic painting
Born in Badalona (Barcelona).
Photographer and advertising film director.
Founding partner of the advertising production company La Co...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Acrylic
Cahue drops effect abstract. original. acrylic canvas painting
By Isidro Cahue
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
drops effect abstract. original. acrylic canvas painting.
Artwork by Spanish artist ISIDRO CAHUE.
The personality of the artist is reflected in different fields of art. His conce...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Art
Materials
Acrylic
I. Cahue Blue and Pink Drops Effect original acrylic paper painting
By Isidro Cahue
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
blue and pink drops effect original abstract acrylic paper painting framed
Artwork by Spanish artist ISIDRO CAHUE.
The personality of the artist is reflected in different fiel...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Art
Materials
Acrylic, Cardboard
"Brian O'Neill's 'Nocturne 3' Original Acrylic Painting with Copper Leaf"
Located in Denver, CO
Brian O'Neill's "Nocturne 3" is a captivating original artwork created in 2024. This stunning piece measures 36 x 24 x 1.50 inches (91.44 x 60.96 x 3.81 cm) and features a unique ble...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Copper, Gold Leaf
"Brian O'Neill's 'Nocturne 2' Original Acrylic Painting with Copper Leaf"
Located in Denver, CO
Brian O'Neill's "Nocturne 2" is a captivating original artwork created in 2024. This piece measures 36 x 24 x 1.50 inches (91.44 x 60.96 x 3.81 cm) and features a sophisticated blend...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Copper, Gold Leaf
Ruz Blue Interior Landscapes - Abstract Acrylic on paper Painting
By Rafael Ruz
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Interior Landscapes - Abstract Acrylic on paper Painting . FRAME
RUZ, Rafael (Barcelona 1956)
While contemplating the painting of Ruz, we are inclined to talk about real ‘psychodram...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Art
Materials
Acrylic, Cardboard
Original Set Primary Blue series-Summer Cat-White Butterfly-BritishAward Artist
Located in London, GB
This special Summer Set offer includes two original oil and silver leaf on canvas
-White Butterfly
-Summer Blue Cat
White Butterfly is one of Shizico Yi's latest projects, inspired ...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Silver
"Brian O'Neill's 'Patina' Original Acrylic Painting with 24K Gold Leaf"
Located in Denver, CO
Brian O'Neill's "Patina" is a captivating original artwork created in 2024. This piece measures 24 x 24 x 1.50 inches (60.96 x 60.96 x 3.81 cm) and features a sophisticated blend of ...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Gold Leaf, Copper
One-Of-A-Kind Large Painting on board by Serg Graff "Caricature". COA attached
Located in Framingham, MA
This is a rare unique original large acrylic painting on board in a naive primitivism style depicting two famous movie characters combined into one hero.
Signed by Serg Graff.
Fra...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Acrylic
All In Order - 36"x12", Abstract Painting, Geometric Pattern, Grey, Tan
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
This contemporary abstract painting features a geometric pattern formed by delicate hand-cut collage motifs. Each motif is meticulously hand crafted, contributing to the subtle yet d...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Laid Paper
"Brian O'Neill's 'Beyond The Valley' Original Acrylic Painting with 24K Gold Lea
Located in Denver, CO
Brian O'Neill's "Beyond The Valley" is a stunning original artwork created in 2024. This piece measures 24 x 24 x 1.50 inches (60.96 x 60.96 x 3.81 cm) and features a sophisticated b...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
So Much to Say-original impressionism London cityscape painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
Embark on a journey through the expressive cityscape of "So Much to Say to You," a captivating acrylic painting by the skilled artist David Wilson. This original work, adorned with t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Spring on the Prairie I, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
The Canadian Prairies can be smorgasbord of weather. From snow, fog and hot sun, we experience it all. The contrast from day to day keeps life interesting and means maintaining a hug...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Acrylic
Agidius Geisselmann - signed and numbered screenprint
Located in London, GB
Agidius Geisselmann
Concrete Composition, 1983
silkscreen on board
an edition of 80
signed and numbered
50 x 70 cm
Published by Edition Oestler, 1983
Category
1960s Abstract Art
Materials
Screen
Agidius Geisselmann - signed and numbered screenprint
Located in London, GB
Agidius Geisselmann
Concrete Composition, 1983
silkscreen on board
an edition of 80
signed and numbered
50 x 70 cm
Published by Edition Oestler, 1983
Category
1960s Abstract Art
Materials
Screen
Agidius Geisselmann - signed and numbered screenprint
Located in London, GB
Agidius Geisselmann
Concrete Composition, 1983
silkscreen on board
an edition of 80
signed and numbered
50 x 70 cm
Published by Edition Oestler, 1983
Category
1960s Abstract Art
Materials
Screen
When Two Worlds Collide, Original Abstract Painting, Textural 3D Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Mixed media painting by Rajan Seth. Inspired by the movement beneath the earths surface, as tectonic plates move, this is a visual representation of my understanding of this process,...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
"Brian O'Neill's 'What Lies Beneath' Original Acrylic Painting with 24K Gold Lea
Located in Denver, CO
Brian O'Neill's "What Lies Beneath" is an exquisite original artwork created in 2024. This piece, measuring 24 x 48 x 1.50 inches (60.96 x 121.92 x 3.81 cm), features a masterful com...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Copper, Gold Leaf
"Brian O'Neill's 'Twilight' Original Acrylic Painting with 24K Gold Leaf"
Located in Denver, CO
Brian O'Neill's "Twilight" is a captivating original artwork created in 2024. This piece measures 24 x 28 x 1.50 inches (60.96 x 71.12 x 3.81 cm) and features a sophisticated blend o...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Gold Leaf, Copper
"Work" Abstract Postwar Avant-Garde, Oil & marble powder on canvas
Located in PARIS, FR
Aiko Miyawaki's 1960 painting stands as a rare and high-quality piece, distinguished by its unique composition and historical significance. Hailing from a private Japanese collection...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Art
Materials
Marble
MARKS IN NAVY#1, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
A mark is a product as well as a process. Examining what it means to produce abstraction and make marks in an era dominated by media, photographs, and technology. A mark is a produc...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Acrylic
MARKS IN NAVY#2, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
A mark is a product as well as a process. Examining what it means to produce abstraction and make marks in an era dominated by media, photographs, and technology. A mark is a produc...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Acrylic
MARKS IN NAVY#3, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
A mark is a product as well as a process. Examining what it means to produce abstraction and make marks in an era dominated by media, photographs, and technology. A mark is a produc...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Acrylic
The Four Seasons (Abstract Autumn), abstraction, Italian art, 1974
Located in Milano, IT
Antonio Calderara
The Four Seasons. Homage to Antonio Vivaldi (Abstract Autumn)
1974
Watercolor on paper
cm 21x 19,4
frame: 36 x 35 cm
Unique piece
Signed in pencil on front "A.C. 19...
Category
1970s Abstract Art
Materials
Watercolor
"Brian O'Neill's 'Above The Clouds' Original Acrylic Painting with Resin"
Located in Denver, CO
Brian O'Neill's "Above The Clouds" is an impressive original artwork created in 2024. This expansive piece, measuring 36 x 60 x 1.50 inches (91.44 x 152.40 x 3.81 cm), showcases O'Ne...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Resin, Acrylic, Panel
The four seasons (abstract), abstraction, Italian art, minimalism, 1974
Located in Milano, IT
Antonio Calderara
The Four Seasons. Homage to Antonio Vivaldi (Abstract)
1974
Watercolor on paper
cm 21x 19,4
frame: 36 x 35 cm
Unique piece
Signed in pencil on front "A.C. 1974"; Si...
Category
1970s Abstract Art
Materials
Watercolor
Soraya, Original Abstract Painting, Textural 3D Art, Landscape Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
Mixed media original painting by Rajan Seth. This painting is an abstract interpretation of a serene landscape, with the reflection of the sun shown in the darker hues at the bottom ...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vanguard II-original abstract impressionism landscape painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
Step into the evocative world of "Vanguard II (No Player Territory)" by Joachim van der Vlugt, a Dutch painter who masterfully blends the timeless influence of classical Dutch master...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Therethrough
Located in San Diego, CA
30 x 24, oil on canvas
additional images upon request
about the artist:
Melanie Taylor’s painting and drawing is an exploration of concurrent and divergent time. The conjunction o...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wisp
Located in San Diego, CA
30 x 24, oil on canvas
additional images upon request
about the artist:
Melanie Taylor’s painting and drawing is an exploration of concurrent and divergent time. The conjunction o...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hindsight
Located in San Diego, CA
30 x 24, oil on canvas
additional images upon request
about the artist:
Melanie Taylor’s painting and drawing is an exploration of concurrent and divergent time. The conjunction o...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1960s "Moonscape" Red, Pink, Orange Collage Intaglio Etching NY Artist
Located in Arp, TX
Myril Adler
"Moonscape"
c.1960s
Intaglio etching collage, ink on paper
3"x6" site unframed
Signed and titled in ink
Myril Adler, was born on September 22, 1920 in Vitebsk, Russia (n...
Category
1960s Abstract Art
Materials
Paper, Ink, Intaglio
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