Abstract Still-life Paintings
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
Tapestry, Original Painting, Abstract art, Mixed media collage, Middle East
By Jon Rowland
Located in Deddington, GB
Walking through the markets of the Middle East, one is amazed at the complexity of colour and materials. That experience inspired the idea as a more consolidated and structured paint...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Lilac flowers in a vase
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
In this abstract floral artwork I experience the world of spring flowers through the bright colors of a spring period.
While painting, I sought to capture the beauty of blooming lil...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Herramienta en Amarillo & Rojo. From The Composition with Tools series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Herramienta en Amarillo & Rojo, 2023 by Jose Ricardo Contreras González
From The Composition with Tools series
Overall size: 46 H x 72 W cm.
Individual size:
Image size: 40 H x 30 W ...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
R. Poch Clock Cat Character Red original acrylic painting
By Ramon Poch
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
85 R. Poch. Clock. Cat. character. red original acrylic painting
Born in Badalona (Barcelona).
Photographer and advertising film director.
Founding partner of the advertising produ...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Iris Field-Original impressionism floral landscape oil painting-contemporary Art
By Denis Ribas
Located in London, Chelsea
"Iris Field" by Denis Ribas is a captivating original French Impressionism landscape painting that transports viewers to a world of tex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Gemma Bedford, Summer Dreams, Original landscape painting
Located in Deddington, GB
Summer Dreams Original Landscape painting by Gemma Bedford [2021]
original
Oil paint on canvas
Image size: H:49.5 cm x W:49.5 cm
Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:49.5 cm x W:49.5...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Springtime Forest-Original landscape impressionism oil painting-contemporary Art
By Denis Ribas
Located in London, Chelsea
"Springtime Forest" by Denis Ribas is an exquisite original landscape painting that invites viewers to immerse themselves in the vibrant beauty of a springtime woodland. With masterf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Evergreen Forest-Original landscape impressionism oil painting-contemporary Art
By Denis Ribas
Located in London, Chelsea
"Evergreen" by Denis Ribas is a captivating original impressionism landscape painting that invites viewers into a world of verdant beauty and boundless adventure. Executed with textu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Caldentey Sneakers Mallorca- original neo-expressionist acrylic painting
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Sneakers Mallorca- original neo-expressionist acrylic painting
contemporary work by the mallorquin artist Toni CALDENTEY
Painting on paper
Perfect state
FRAMED INCLOSED
CALDENTEY, T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Sunflower Field-Original landscape Impressionism oil painting-contemporary Art
By Denis Ribas
Located in London, Chelsea
"Sunflower Field" by Denis Ribas is a breathtaking original French Impressionism landscape painting that captures the vibrant energy of a sunflower field under dramatic skies. Execut...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lavender Garden-original landscape impressionism oil painting-contemporary Art
By Denis Ribas
Located in London, Chelsea
"Lavender Garden" by Denis Ribas is an enchanting original French Impressionism landscape painting that transports the viewer to a realm of timeless beauty. Executed with a delicate ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Violet Path - Original landscape impressionism oil painting - contemporary Art
By Denis Ribas
Located in London, Chelsea
"Violet Path" by Denis Ribas is an enchanting original landscape painting that beckons viewers to embark on a journey of renewal and discovery. With meticulous attention to detail an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Autumn Tree-original landscape French impressionism painting-contemporary art
By Denis Ribas
Located in London, Chelsea
Denis Ribas' original abstract landscape painting, crafted on canvas with thick textured oil paint, is a captivating portrayal of the Autumn atmosphere. The warm color palette employ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Autumnal River- Original landscape impressionism oil painting - contemporary Art
By Denis Ribas
Located in London, Chelsea
"Autumnal River" by Denis Ribas is an exquisite original landscape painting that invites viewers to immerse themselves in the serene beauty of an autumnal riverscape. With masterful ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vines Garden-original landscape impressionism oil painting-contemporary Art
By Denis Ribas
Located in London, Chelsea
"Vines Garden" by Denis Ribas is a masterful original French Impressionism landscape painting that transports the viewer into a serene and enchanting world. Executed with finesse and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Autumnal Haze - Original landscape impressionism oil painting -contemporary Art
By Denis Ribas
Located in London, Chelsea
"Autumnal Haze" by Denis Ribas is a mesmerizing original landscape painting that transports viewers into a dreamlike world of autumnal splendor. Steeped in warm tones of amber and go...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Honeysuckle, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Honeysuckles entice with their delicate white and creamy yellow petals with hints of pink. Their soft, summer colors pop against the lush green background. Thes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
London Beer Still Life-original cubism still life painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
Step into the vibrant atmosphere of a London pub captured in Borja Guijarro's "London Beer Still Life." This original cubism masterpiece brings together elements of everyday British ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"The Boat" Abstract Patterns, Composition of Abstract Shapes
By Ed Baynard
Located in New York, NY
Ed Baynard
The Boat, 2005
Signed, titled, and dated on the overlap
Watercolor on canvas
24 x 36 inches
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Chillies Still Life-original cubism Interior seascape painting contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
Step into a world of vibrant flavor and Mediterranean charm with Borja Guijarro's enticing painting, "Chillies Still Life." This original cubist masterpiece invites viewers to savor ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Medicis, Library, Multicolor, Abstract, Expressionism, Geometric, Contemporary
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
"The painting 'Médicis' by Sophie Dumont offers a captivating immersion into the world of literature, expressed through an abstract and textured aesthetic. Created with oil paint and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Raventos Little Vertical original abstract mixed media
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
cup and writings original abstract mixed media painting
RAVENTÓS Mª Assumpció – (San Sadurní d’Anoia, Barcelona 1930).
Raventos trained at the elite Sant Jordi School of Fine Arts in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Herramienta en Amarillo. From The Composition with Tools series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Herramienta en Amarillo, 2023 by Jose Ricardo Contreras González
From The Composition with Tools series
Image size: 40 H x 30 W cm.
Frame size: 46 H x 36 W cm.
The “Composition with...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Herramienta en Rojo. From The Composition with Tools series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Herramienta en Rojo, 2023 by Jose Ricardo Contreras González
From The Composition with Tools series
Image size: 40 H x 30 W cm.
Frame size: 46 H x 36 W cm.
The “Composition with Too...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Abstract (with Two White Vases)
By Ed Baynard
Located in New York, NY
Ed Baynard
Abstract (with Two White Vases), 2005
Signed, titled, and dated along the verso
Acrylic on canvas
48 x 40 inches
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Green Oval, Lowell Nesbitt - Painting
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Lowell Nesbitt (1933-1993)
Title: Green Oval
Year: 1962
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 48 x 28 inches
Condition: Good
Inscription: Signed, dated, titled by the artist, verso
LO...
Category
1960s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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 Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Liavis, Original Digital painting, Abstract Expressionism, Orange circle, Modern
By Agent X
Located in Deddington, GB
Liavis is a abstract expressionist artwork for an explosive aesthetic. As layer gives way to expressive layer, Agent X creates a profusion of abstracted depth - a sensory space to ex...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Digital
"Solitaire" Abstracted Still Life Floral Painting
Located in Westport, CT
This abstracted still life painting features a cool palette. It captures a large red flower in a small glass vase. The glass vase blends into the back and foreground, creating an abs...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Colorful literature, Library, Multicolor Abstract, Expressionism, Geometric
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
"Colorfull literature" beckons the viewer into a realm where books morph into elements of a colorful symphony. The artist adopts a nearly abstract approach, exploring shapes and hues...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Hawaiian Tapestry - Oil Paint By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Tropical plants and flowers are assembled along with partially hidden figures in this tropical scene.
A Hawaiian Tapestry - Oil Paint By Marc Zimmerman
This masterpiece is exhibite...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Diptych «Bless you!» Set of 2 oil paintings (each - 50/40 сm). Still life.
Located in Zofingen, AG
So much has been said about the benefits of natural food that I will not repeat. You all know yourself...)) I'll tell you about the second picture "Magic Berries". In Mexico, there...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Still Life Interior
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Frederick Serger (1889-1965).
Still Life, ca. 1950.
Oil on gessoed paper mounted to illustration board.
Image measures 16 x 17 inches. Framed measurement: 25.5 x 25.5 inches.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Burst of spring colors
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This artwork belongs to my “Floral” series which is full of expressive brush strokes where I could experience a floral theme. It is a bold and eclectic mix of art which radiates str...
Category
20th Century Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
"Unitled" Abstract painting 48" x 36" inch by Jason REVOK
Located in Culver City, CA
"Unitled" Abstract painting 48" x 36" inch by Jason REVOK
Entirely self-taught, Jason REVOK is known for pushing creative boundaries that began in the street. Although his story beg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Bouquet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is in excellent condition and has only been shown in a gallery.
Marcel Demagny was born in 1949 in Nancy, France. He graduated from the Nancy School of Architecture i...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Floral Still Life
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Stefanos Sideris (1921-2014).
Floral Still Life, ca. 1980.
Oil on panel measuring 11 x 14 inches; 19 x 22 inches framed.
Signed lower left.
Category
1980s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Fiberboard
Bottles Patterns in Swimming Pool, Blue & White Kitchenware, Modern Still Life
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Bottles in Swimming Pool II" is a contemporary still-life monotype cyanotype portraying a kitchen scene. This is a unique piece made by layering paper cutouts and different exposure...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Monoprint, Monotype, Photogram
Mingyan Li Still Life Original Oil Painting "White Blooming"
Located in New York, NY
Title: White Blooming
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 32 x 25.5 inches
Frame: Framing options available!
Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition.
Note: This pa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hint of Beauty, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A bouquet mesmerizes with its display of vibrant colors and shapes. It hints at the beauty of nature without being too literal, allowing the viewer to interpret...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Early blooming lilacs
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
In this abstract floral artwork I experience the world of spring flowers through the bright colors of a spring period.
While painting, I sought to capture the beauty of blooming lil...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Abstract Composition by Zoute (Leon Salter) Mid Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Abstract Modernist oil painting by Zoute. Oil on canvas mounted on board. Painted in circa 1940's.
Zoute (Born-Leon Salter, 1903-1976) was self-taught and well exhibited during his l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Unforgettable summer bouquet"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This floral artwork made in a modern impressionist style with a touch of expressionism. Floral artworks allow me to experience the world of nature through the bright colors of a sum...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor
Waves and Particles and Mantra Implosion Diptych
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Waves and Particles and Mantra Implosion Diptych, by Yunior Manino
Acrylic paint on canvas
Overall size: 340 cm H x 193 cm W
Individual size:
Waves and Particles: 170 cm H x 192 ...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Acrylic
Exploration, White Abstract, Oil, Monochrome, Contemporary, Year 2024, Modern
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
"Sophie Dumont's painting, 'Exploration of the Absolute,' unfolds as a visual meditation on the depths of human existence, taking the library as its point of departure. In this abstr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Early Spring, Abstract Painting
By Lisa Carney
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
The artwork evokes a vibrant garden full of spring colors, capturing the renewed energy of nature. Splashes of turquoise, yellow, and red suggest wildflowers in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Winterberry, Abstract Painting
By Lisa Carney
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
An explosion of bright colors evokes a lively garden. The fluorescent pink and bright yellow colors bring a touch of modernity and dynamism, perfectly balanced...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Open Fields, Abstract Painting
By Lisa Carney
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Splash and drips of paint represent nature in this abstract floral landscape. It features neutral colors of taupe, white, and yellow, with pops of red. The artw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Roses in a blue vase
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This artwork belongs to my “Floral” series which is full of expressive brush strokes where I could experience a floral theme. It is a bold and eclectic mix of art which radiates st...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
Black reading, Large Abstract, oil, Expressionism, Monochrome, Contemporary
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
a black canvas where the narrative unfolds with every glance. Here, color is rare, subtly punctuating the space and inviting constant exploration. The central theme, books, is reduce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
CHRYSANTHEMUMS IN A GREEN VASE EDWARD BEALE British contemporary artist.
By Edward Beale
Located in Pollenca, Illes Baleares
Edward Beale
1950,,,2017. British
Edward Beale was born in London in 1950, at the age of sixteen he began attending morning drawing classes at Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
FIVE PEONIES IN VASE EDWARD BEALE Contemporary British Artist
By Edward Beale
Located in Pollenca, Illes Baleares
EDWARD BEALE
CV 1968 - 72 Camberwell School of Art 1976 - 79 Royal Academy Schools Awards: David Murray Travelling Prize (twice) Edwin Landseer Prize Selected Exhibitions 2003 Piano ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
CHRYSANTHEMUMS IN A GREEN VASE EDWARD BEALE British contemporary artist.
By Edward Beale
Located in Pollenca, Illes Baleares
Edward Beale
1950,,,2017. British
Edward Beale was born in London in 1950, at the age of sixteen he began attending morning drawing classes at Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Heavy Fragrance / Painting / Signed
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Painting, acrylic paint on canvas, framed, signed and inspired by actual mood.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Legendes, Multicolor Oil on canvas, Books, Abstract; Contemporary Expressionism
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
On this captivating canvas, measuring approximately 13.8 x 10.6 inches and framed at approximately 16.5 x 13.4 inches, geometric shapes engage in a vibrant dance, evoking the richnes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Deep tenderness
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This artwork belongs to my “Floral” series which is full of expressive brush strokes where I could experience a floral theme. It is a bold and eclectic mix of art which radiates st...
Category
20th Century Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Notes of Charm, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A small white flower contrasts against a calming purple background, exuding a whimsical charm. It emits an ethereal beauty, with the petals appearing to glow so...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Notes of Charm, IV, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A lone white flower blossoms against a soothing purple background. Its simple depiction captures its ethereal beauty. This painting is part of a series of four....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstract still-life paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract still-life paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add still-life paintings created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, purple, orange, yellow and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including SOPHIE DUMONT, Robert Petrick, Natalia Roman, and Darius Yektai. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Oil Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Abstract still-life paintings, so small editions measuring 4.75 inches across are also available. Prices for still-life paintings made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $38 and tops out at $1,150,000, while the average work sells for $1,853.