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Medium: Gesso
Hand Drawn-Painted X-L One Off Edition-Constant Gardener-British Awarded Artist
Located in London, GB
This is an X-large hand drawn with original charcoal and hand painted with original oil and gesso paint; it is the No 1 of the only 10 Limited Editions; the colours of the painting ...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Archival Paper, Giclée, Gesso, Charcoal, Oil, Acrylic
Original-Dahlias-British Awarded Artist-Impression-Impasto-Jardin d'Hiver Series
Located in London, GB
-In light of new tariffs, we’ve applied a 20% discount off the market price of this piece to support our collectors in facing potential added costs. At the gallery, we work closely w...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Hand painted Artist's Proof #1 -Gladiolus Summer Bloom-British Awarded Artist
Located in London, GB
The sheer large size and artist hand-painted quality with vibrant colours bring impact to your space. This rare X-large artist's proof is 80% hand painted and highlighted with origin...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Giclée
Hand-Painted Large Artist Proof-Summer Night-British Awarded Artist-One Off
Located in London, GB
This is an unique one-off Artist's Proof , its outstanding hand-painted quality and its visual presence promises to bring huge impact to your space.
The Large Artist's Proof “Summer ...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Giclée
Hand-Painted Limited Edition #2-Lime Trees in Yellow-British Awarded Artist
Located in London, GB
This is a highly collatable ( only 10 made in exceptional giclée quality and with original hand-painted highlight by artist) in a very attractive price.
Only ten Limited Edition, he...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Giclée, Oil
Hand-Painted Large OneOff Artist Proof-Summer Night Bloom-British Awarded Artist
Located in London, GB
This stunning large One-Off Artist Proof is almost 80% handprinted by the artist Shizico Yi and its visual presence promises to bring huge impact to your space. The Proof is hand-pai...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Giclée, Oil
Original-Impasto-Dahlias Jardin d'Hiver Series-British Awarded Artist-Impression
Located in London, GB
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Original Triptych-gold leaf+Ink on canvas-British Awarded Artist-Drawing Time
Located in London, GB
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
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Gold Leaf
Original Triptych Landscape Memories-Gold Leaf with Oil-British Awarded Artist
Located in London, GB
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
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Gold Leaf
Original-Moonlight in Snowy Night-Gold Leaf-British Awarded Artist-impressionist
Located in London, GB
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2010s Impressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
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Gold Leaf
Original Diptych-Landscape Memories-Gold Leaf with Oil-British Awarded Artist
Located in London, GB
Shizico's unique approach to paintings, erasing, rewriting, and destroying the landscape in the background through bold strokes of gold leaf on the top layers in this series, works o...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Original-Dahlias-Impasto-Jardin d'Hiver Series-British Awarded Artist-Impression
Located in London, GB
-In light of new tariffs, we’ve applied a 20% discount off the market price of this piece to support our collectors in facing potential added costs. At the gallery, we work closely w...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Originals-Magic Bell Triptych-British Awarded Artist-After Monet-Impressionism
Located in London, GB
To Shizico Yi a triptych is a visual prayers; it embodies a meditative journeylike the form of meditation.
The repetition of motifs within the triptych serves as a method to revisit...
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2010s Impressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Original-Sunset Dahlias -British Awarded Artist-Gold Leaf+ Oil+ Ink on Canvas
Located in London, GB
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Original Triptych Landscape Memories-British Awarded Artist-Gold Leaf and oil
Located in London, GB
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Original-Gladiolus in Bloom-Brit Awarded Artist-Exhibition Collection-Gold leaf
Located in London, GB
Summer Bloom series began in 2022, which Shizico Yi celebrates the season by painting en plein air in her garden. In 2024, she embarks on a fresh chapter with her new cottage garden;...
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2010s Impressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Originals Oil and Gold leaf-on canvas-Landscape Memory-British Awarded Artist
Located in London, GB
Landscape Memories XII-Sunlit Series captures the summer Dahlias under the morning warm glow in her herbaceous border.
This painting is Shizico’s artistic exploration with and aroun...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
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Gold Leaf
Hand painted-Do Not Go Gentle Into that GoodNight-Large Artist's Proof UK Artist
Located in London, GB
We offer this rare partly hand-painted Artist Proof ( Only 3 proofs in this extra large size ever made, this is No2 of the Three on offer)
-An Artist's Proof of only 3 is offered as ...
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2010s Expressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Giclée, Gesso, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Early Morning Light I
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The organic aesthetic and textures of Peter Kuttner’s original boho minimalist artworks are the result of patient layering and original uses of media. Through a combination of paint ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Original Set-Dahlias, Gladiolus in Bloom-Brit Awarded Artist-Abstract Expression
Located in London, GB
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
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Gold Leaf
Original-Landscape Memory-Gold Leaf, oil on canvas-British Awarded Artist
Located in London, GB
With strokes of Gold, Oil, Gesso and Acrylic, Shizico orchestrates a visual symphony of abstract expression in this on-going series [Landscape Memories]; it's a part of her [Sunlit S...
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2010s Impressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Original Large Oil-British Awarded Artist-Constant Gardener-Gold Leaf
Located in London, GB
-In light of new tariffs, we’ve applied a 20% discount off the market price of this piece to support our collectors in facing potential added costs. At the gallery, we work closely w...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
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Gold Leaf
ABSTRACT Artwork Architecture Texture Spanish Artist Mariona Espinet 2024
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
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2010s Abstract Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Gesso, Oil
Midnight Jasmine-Original Oil with Gold Leaf-British Awarded Artist-Expression
Located in London, GB
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Original-Dahlias in Dusk-British Awarded Artist-Exhibition Collection-gold leaf
Located in London, GB
With strokes of Gold, Oil, Gesso and Acrylic, Shizico orchestrates a visual symphony of abstract expression in this on-going series [Landscape Memories]; it's a part of her [Sunlit S...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
The Bridge Builder - Abstract Colorful Original Authentic Striking Invest Joy
By Karnish Art
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title: The Bridge Builder
Abstract Colorful Original Authentic Striking Invest Joy Love Figurative Beauty
This series expresses the road to freedom and liberation, with Karnish's u...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Acrylic
Original Oil, Golden Summer-Sunlit series , British Awarded Artist-framed
Located in London, GB
The painting was painted Plein Air, in Artist's own garden of the memorial roses she planted.
This is Rosa Albertine, the first Old English variety Artist Shizico Yi planted in her garden in 2016, before her late dog died.
Old English Roses...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold
Original-Cat with Dahlias -gold leaf and oil on canvas -British Awarded Artist
Located in London, GB
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Copper, Gold Leaf
Original-Breakfast with Cat-Oil on canvas-British Awarded Artist-English Roses
Located in London, GB
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2010s Surrealist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Original-La Vie en Rose-Awarded Artist-British School-Expression-Summer Bloom
Located in London, GB
Summer Bloom series began in 2022, where Shizico Yi celebrating the season by painting en plein air in her garden. In 2024, she embarks on a fresh chapter with her new rose garden. T...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Original Diptych-Impasto-Jardin d'Hiver Series-British Awarded Artist-Impression
Located in London, GB
Jardin d'Hiver Series is Shizico Yi's latest collection, created in her winter studio while longing for the summer left behind. Reflecting on the vibrant days spent painting en plein...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Original Set of 6-Landscape Memories-Gold Leaf with Oil-British Awarded Artist
Located in London, GB
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Original Diptych-Landscape Memories-British Awarded Artist-Gold Leaf and oil
Located in London, GB
-In light of new tariffs, we’ve applied a 20% discount off the market price of this piece to support our collectors in facing potential added costs. At the gallery, we work closely w...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Original-Under Scotland Sky- feat. Tartan-Brit Awarded Artist-Gold Leaf-abstract
Located in London, GB
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
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Gold Leaf
Let's Take a Walk by Andrea Costa, Landscape Oil painting Vertical
By Andrea Costa
Located in Atlanta, GA
Andrea Costa – Let's Take a Walk – Original Oil Painting on Canvas
Step into a moment of quiet beauty with Let's Take a Walk, a charming 18 x 14-inch oil on canvas by acclaimed arti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Mixed Media, Oil
Triptych Abstract Forest Trees Landscape Painting by British Urban Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Early Triptych Abstract Trees Forest Landscape Painting by British Urban Artist, Angela Wakefield. This rare early work is from an intense body of abstract work that formed the very ...
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1990s Contemporary Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Paint, Varnish, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Wood, Board, Wood Panel
Original Triptych-Rosarian1-2-3-British School-Brit Awarded Artist-impression
Located in London, GB
Summer Bloom series began in 2022, where Shizico Yi celebrating the season by painting en plein air in her garden. In 2024, she embarks on a fresh chapter with her new rose garden, w...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Original Diptych-Spring Duet-British Awarded Artist-Abstract-Contemporary UK
Located in London, GB
[Spring Duet] is a project started in 2024, where Shizico explores the format of a diptych through a series of set paintings. Shizu painted all paintings en plein air in situ, captur...
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2010s Abstract Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Lisa Marie 444 - Original Tall White Abstract Minimalist Wall Sculpture Artwork
By Len Klikunas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artist Len Klikunas paints to modify experienced reality through visual perception. His art is a mix of art and architecture, hovering between painting and sculpture. It employs shiz...
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Minimalist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Mixed Media
Original Set-British-awarded Artist-feat. Scottish Tartan vs Camellia-the Weaver
Located in London, GB
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
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Gold
'Large Bay Area Abstract', Smithsonian, San Francisco, CCAC, SFAI, MoMA, Milan
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'B. Lauritzen' for Bruce Lauritzen (American, born 1934) and dated 1970.
Framed dimensions: 46.25 x 46.25 x 2 inches
A large and dramatic abstract by this notabl...
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1970s Abstract Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Acrylic
Original-Large-SummerBloom in the Night-Brit Awarded Artist-Gold leaf-exhibition
Located in London, GB
This is a large original (oil and gold leaf ) painting, its outstanding visual presence promises to bring huge impact to your space.
* Artist's Lifetime Warranty for the original ar...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
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Gold Leaf
City Drive Abstract Expressionist Painting by Leading British Urban Artist
Located in Preston, GB
City Drive Abstract Expressionist Painting - a rare early work from Leading British Urban Artist, Angela Wakefield. Entitled 'City Drive', this moody and atmospheric artwork is from ...
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1990s Abstract Expressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
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Gesso, Acrylic, Oil, Mixed Media, Cotton Canvas, Varnish, Paint, Cotton,...
Original-LargeCanvas-Summer Bloom-Tree-UK Awarded Artist-Exhibition Collection
Located in London, GB
Summer Bloom series began in 2022, which Shizico Yi celebrates the season by painting en plein air in her garden and locations.
2024, she embarks on a fresh chapter with her new cott...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
"Abundance 5" Mesmerizing Abstract Colorful Drip Acrylic Painting on Canvas
By Derick Smith
Located in New York, NY
An abstract work done with gesso and acrylic paint on canvas, this mesmerizing work has an incredible depth and weight from the texture of the medium. Derick Smith has created an inc...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Acrylic
Original large oil-Autumn in London IV-Framed-plein air-British Awarded Artist
Located in London, GB
We offer Artist’s lifetime Warranty for Original paintings!
-Free frame service with selection of frames to suit your space and deco style.
You will be able to choice the frame with...
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2010s Impressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars, Canvas, Wood
Original-Magic Bell in the Night-UK Awarded Artist-Botanical Abstract Expression
Located in London, GB
In her latest series, "The Weaver," Shizico explores forms, layers, and time onto canvases. Applying the format of diptychs and triptychs, she creates lyrical narratives, capturing t...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
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Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Original Set Primary Blue series-Summer Cat-White Butterfly-BritishAward Artist
Located in London, GB
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
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Silver
Expressive Abstract Interpretation of an Urban City Scene by British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Colourful Expressive Abstract Interpretation of an Urban Landscape City Scene, by leading British Artist Angela Wakefield.
This artwork is from an intense body of abstract work that...
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Early 2000s Abstract Impressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Cotton, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Tree with Red Pink White & Blue Abstract Background by British Landscape Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Tree with Red, Pink, White & Blue Abstract Forest Background by British Landscape Artist, Angela Wakefield. From the 'Spring Burst' Interior Design Series. Framed in a high quality c...
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Early 2000s Abstract Impressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
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Gesso, Canvas, Paint, Acrylic Polymer, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acryl...
Original-Winter Bloom-British AwardedArtist-winter green with glowing light Hope
Located in London, GB
-In light of new tariffs, we’ve applied a 20% discount off the market price of this piece to support our collectors in facing potential added costs. At the gallery, we work closely w...
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2010s Impressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
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Gesso, Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
Beautiful round copper finish wall art
Located in Mexico City, MX
The two artists and industrial designers, Ampi Arozarena and Elena De La Fuente describe form and color as their core of exploration. They admire the dual identity the two elements c...
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2010s Contemporary Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Copper
I Love You Babe
Located in Zofingen, AG
"What inspired the creation of this floral abstraction:
The excellent intensive pink and red colours supporting with tender light rose and violet hues.
Dimension in inches: 31 x 31
D...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Lacquer, Varnish, Ink, Acrylic
Blue & Red II Abstract Expressionist Painting by Leading British Urban Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Blue & Red II Abstract Expressionist Painting - a rare early work from Leading British Urban Artist, Angela Wakefield. Entitled 'Tropical City #2', this moody and atmospheric artwork...
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1990s Abstract Expressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
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Gesso, Acrylic, Oil, Mixed Media, Cotton Canvas, Varnish, Paint, Cotton,...
Dark & Atmospheric Abstract Expressionist Art by Contemporary British Painter
Located in Preston, GB
Dark & Atmospheric Abstract Expressionist Painting by Contemporary British Painter Angela Wakefield - a rare early work. Entitled 'Accrington #2',...
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1990s Abstract Expressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
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Gesso, Acrylic, Oil, Mixed Media, Cotton Canvas, Varnish, Paint, Cotton,...
Original-Blue Moon Field-Abstract-Expression-Gold Leaf-UK Awarded Artist-large
Located in London, GB
Primary Colour Series-Blue Moon Field is one of Shizico Yi's latest large painting for her new projects, inspired by Japanese woodblock Print and the a nod to calligraphy tradition. ...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
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Gold Leaf
Brown and Yellow Painting on Wood, 2024 - 'Nuage jaune'
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Giorgio Petracci (born in 1974, Fermo, Italy) is an artist based in Paris, whose work is deeply inspired by the seaside landscapes of his childhood and the personal experiences that ...
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2010s Contemporary Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Acrylic
Calm Down Darling Flowers Expression Abstraction Interior by Lana Ritter 80x120
Located in Zofingen, AG
This joyful floral abstraction expends love and energy and is dedicated to love and relationships.
Soaring beautiful strokes, stains and splashes on the canvas create a beautiful atm...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Gesso Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Charcoal, Varnish, Ink, Acrylic
Gesso abstract paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Gesso abstract paintings available on 1stDibs. While artists have worked in this medium across a range of time periods, art made with this material during the 21st Century is especially popular. If you’re looking to add Abstract paintings created with this material to introduce a provocative pop of color and texture to an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, orange, purple, red and other colors. There are many well-known artists whose body of work includes ceramic sculptures. Popular artists on 1stDibs associated with pieces like this include Angela Wakefield, Sofie Swann, Jo Jenkins, and C. Dimitri. Frequently made by artists working in the Abstract, Contemporary, all of these pieces for sale are unique and many will draw the attention of guests in your home. Not every interior allows for large Gesso abstract paintings, so small editions measuring 0.1 inches across are also available
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