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Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

NEO-EXPRESSIONIST STYLE

A resurgence of interest in Expressionism, Pop art, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and other movements gained steam among artists of the 1970s and ’80s, in part as a reaction to the austerity of the prevailing minimalism and Conceptual art of the era. A decadent, bold and brash art style called Neo-Expressionism saw painters returning to figural representation, creating highly textured works that were imbued with intensely personal narratives.

Neo-Expressionist paintings are sensuous in nature and highly subjective in meaning. Expressive brushwork, highly pigmented colors and layered forms and materials lent sculptural attributes to the work and were used to depict symbolic narratives from history, mythology and the artist’s personal experience. 

Prominent figures such as Jean-Michel Basquiat led the Neo-Expressionist movement in the United States with paintings and prints that were raw, emotional and often violent in nature. In Germany, Die Neuen Wilden (the “New Fauves”) was the name given to a group of postwar artists that included the likes of sculptor Georg Baselitz and Gerhard Richter, a painter and photographer who explored the possibilities of both abstraction and realism, sometimes in a single piece. The work of the New Fauves — labeled as such for its return to Fauvism’s textured brushwork and use of vibrant colors — shares commonalities with Neo-Expressionism, and Baselitz was a pioneer of the movement in Europe. In addition, Willem de Kooning’s pulsating action paintings and Julian Schnabel’s experimentation with the materiality of paintings also took shape during this period.

“I was trying to make paintings different from the paintings that I saw a lot of at the time, which were mostly minimal, and they were highbrow and alienating, and I wanted to make very direct paintings that most people would feel the emotion behind when they saw them,” said Basquiat. 

Neo-Expressionism generated some polarizing opinions, with some celebrating the revival of personal subjectivity in art while others criticizing the movement for being too commercially driven and nostalgic. But most experts agree that Neo-Expressionism was a huge commercial success and culturally impactful, paving the way for the postmodern work of artists like Richter and Sigmar Polke

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Style: Neo-Expressionist
DEEP LOVE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original art by Daria Kusto. Acrylic , acrylic markers, spray on canvas acrylic varnish Shipped rolled in a tube, From Spain.
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"Violaceous" Bunny on Light Lavender Background Oil Painting on Wood Panel
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on a light lavender background with thick use of paint...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Zac" Bunny on Periwinkle Light Blue Background Oil Painting with Antique Frame
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on a Periwinkle Blue background with thick use of pain...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Cockatoo Whisper Divine" White & Blue Cockatoos with Gold Background on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects of Cockatoos. The thick use of paint is greatly recognizable as he slathers on layer after layer of paint and adds a g...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Hunt Slonem "Peacock Shiva 3" Neoexpressionist Framed Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Peacock Shiva 3" is a Neo-expressionist framed oil painting on wood by Hunt Slonem depicting a peacock with its feathers flared. Signed to the verso. This piece is finished in an...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Wood, Paint, Oil

"Golden Girl" Black Outline Bunny on Gold Background Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
This piece depicts a gestural figure of bunny against a gold background. Inspired by nature and a genuine love for animals, Slonem's paintings encompass unique inspirations drawn fro...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel

Hunt Slonem "More Red" Neoexpressionist Framed Oil On Wood Bunny Painting
Located in Baltimore, MD
"More Red" is a framed oil painting on canvas by Hunt Slonem, depicting the artist's iconic singular bunny in black paint with a bright red background. This original painting has be...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Wood, Paint, Oil

"Nicole" Black Bunny on White Background Oil Painting on Wood Panel Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on white background with thick use of paint. It is hou...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Lavender Fluffle" Double Bunnies on Lavender Diamond Dust Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts 4 gestural figures of white bunnies on a Light Lavender background with thick use of pain...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel, Glass

CALM FOREST
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Original painting by Daria Kusto. This piece is all about those forest vibes mixed with my love for Art Brut and Pop Art, with a big dose of Basquiat inspiration. You've got cats, th...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Acrylic, Permanent Marker

"St. Barths" Black Bunny on Turquoise Background Oil Painting in Antique Frame
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on Belize Turquoise background with thick use of paint...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Hunt Slonem "Chinensis Travel Plan" Multicolor Bunnies
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Chinensis Travel Plan" Multicolor Bunnies A family of six rabbits gestured in black on a colorful metallic background in a vintage frame Unframed: 38 x 19.5 inches Fram...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Panel

"Blue Streak" Black Bunnies Blue Accents Gold Background Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts gestural figures of Bunnies against a gold background with navy blue accents. Inspired b...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

"Glisten Series" Bunny on Colorful Diamond Dust Background Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a white bunny on a colorful background with thick use of paint. Insp...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Glass, Resin, Oil, Wood Panel

"Pink Chat" Black Bunny on Cherry Blossom Pink Background Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on a Cherry Blossom pink background with thick use of ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

"White Ascension Northern Light" Butterflies Gold Background Oil Painting Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts delicate butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful gold tone landscape. Slonem t...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

"Cherry Bloom" Bunny on Pink Diamond Dust Background Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a pink and white bunny on a cherry blossom pink background with thic...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Glass, Resin, Oil, Wood Panel

"Jeffrey" White Outline Bunny on Black Background Diamondust Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a white bunny on a black background with thick white paint and then ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel, Glass, Resin

"Question Mark & Comma" Butterflies on Silver and Gold Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts delicate multicolor butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful golden silver land...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Hunt Slonem "Ghost Flight" Framed Oil & Acrylic Painting with Diamond Dust
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Ghost Flight" is a framed oil and acrylic painting with diamond dust by Hunt Slonem, depicting a group of butterflies in white with a sparkling black background. Signed to the verso...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Paint, Oil, Acrylic

"Cardinal Virginia" Red Cardinals on White Background Oil Painting on Wood Panel
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition Slonem's Macaws. This piece depicts gestural figures of colorful Cardinals on a white background with thick use of paint. Inspired by nature and a genuine lov...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Cause of Our Joy" Black Outline Bunny on Silver Background Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on a silver background with thick use of paint. Inspir...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel, Mixed Media

Hunt Slonem "Sky Light" Blue Oval Bunny
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Sky Light" Blue Oval Bunny A single rabbit gestured in black on a light blue background in a vintage frame Unframed: 12 x 10 inches Framed: 17.5 x 15.5 inches *Painting...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Panel

"Whydah" Black Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies on Gold Background Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies, Butterflies and Birds. This piece depicts 4 gestural figures of Bunnies, 11 Butterflies and 9 Whydah Birds a...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media

"Andrew" Black Outline Bunny on Gold Background Oil Painting Wood Panel Framed
Located in New York, NY
This piece depicts a gestural figure of bunny against a gold background. Inspired by nature and a genuine love for animals, Slonem's paintings encompass unique inspirations drawn fro...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel, Mixed Media

"Virgo" Black Bunny on French Pink Background Oil Painting on Wood Panel Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on a French pink background with thick use of paint. I...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Sea Side" Black Outline Bunny on Aqua Blue Oil Painting on Wood Panel Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on an Aqua blue background with thick use of paint. It...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Sonia" Black Bunny on Purple Background Oil Painting on Wood Panel Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on a Purple Lavender background with thick use of pain...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

"On the Grounds" White + Regal Purple Butterflies on Gold Background w Scoring
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts two delicate butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful golden landscape. Slonem ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel

"Blue Diamond Double" Diamond Dust Ultramarine Blue Oil Painting Bunnies Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts gestural figures of white bunnies on an Ultramarine blue background with thick use of pai...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Glass, Resin, Oil, Acrylic

"Magic Field" White Butterflies with Golden Background Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts delicate butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful golden landscape. Slonem trac...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

"Lee" Black Outline Bunny on Aqua Mist Blue Oil Painting on Wood Panel Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on an Aqua Mist blue background with thick use of pain...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Gust" White Butterflies on Gold Background with Light Purple Accents Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts two delicate butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful golden landscape. Slonem ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Hunt Slonem "Purple Haze" Pink Bunny
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Purple Haze" Pink Bunny A single rabbit gestured in black on a pink background in a vintage frame Unframed: 8 x 6 inches Framed: 10.5 x 8.5 inches *Painting is framed -...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Panel

"Heart Felt" Heart Shaped Diamond Dust Turquoise Bunny Oil Painting White Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a double bunny on a turquoise blue gradient background with thick use of paint and diamon...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Glass, Resin, Oil, Wood Panel

BLACK DOG / PURE LOVE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas Shipped well protected, unframed
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Acrylic, Permanent Marker

Hunt Slonem "Pink Galore" Single Bunny
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Pink Galore" Single Bunny A single rabbit gestured in black on a bright pink background in a vintage frame Unframed: 8 x 6 inches Framed: 10.5 x 8.5 inches *Painting is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Hatch
Located in Denver, CO
This metallic painting by renowned artist Hunt Slonem features a grouping of rabbits. Slonem is known for his work featuring a variety of creatures, birds, butterflies, and rabbits i...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

BLACK DOG / PURE LOVE
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas Shipped well protected, unframed
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Acrylic, Permanent Marker

Hunt Slonem "Scotch" Black Outline Bunny on White Background
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Scotch" Black Outline Bunny on White Background A single rabbit gestured in black on a white background in a vintage frame Unframed: 6 x 4 inches Framed: 8.5 x 6.5 inch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Panel

"Nocturne Diamond Dust" Bunnies on Black Background with Diamond Dust Painting
Located in New York, NY
A stunning composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts gestural figures of Bunnies against a black diamond dust background. Slonem traces these b...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Glass, Resin, Oil

"Rover" Multicolor Bunny on Ombre Diamond Dust Pink & Blue Background Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a multicolor bunny on an ombre Pink and Blue background with thick u...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Glass, Resin, Oil, Wood Panel

Hunt Slonem "Stanford" Black and White Bunny
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Stanford" Black and White Bunny A single rabbit gestured in black on a white background in a vintage frame Unframed: 8 x 6 inches Framed: 11 x 9 inches *Painting is fra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Hunt Slonem "Pink All Over" Single Bunny
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Pink All Over" Single Bunny A single rabbit gestured in black on a pink background in a vintage frame Unframed: 8 x 6 inches Framed: 10.5 x 8.5 inches *Painting is fram...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Panel

"Good News" Three Colorful Butterflies on Gold Background with Scoring Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts three delicate butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful golden landscape. Slone...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel, Mixed Media

"Lavender Fog 2" Bunny on Lavender Diamond Dust Background Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on a Light Lavender background with thick use of paint...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Glass, Resin, Oil, Wood Panel

"Madelay 1" Bunny on Purple Lavender Background Oil Painting on Wood Panel Frame
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on a deep purple lavender background with thick use of...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Chinensis Next Week" Black Bunnies on Multicolored Background w Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
A stunning composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts gestural figures of Bunnies against a multicolored background. Slonem traces these 26 bunn...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media

"Untitled" Colorful Yellow Blue & White Butterflies w Orange Background Scoring
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts delicate butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful rich orange landscape. Slonem...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Blues" White Bunny on Blue Diamond Dust Ultramarine Background Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a white bunny on an ultramarine blue background with thick use of pa...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Glass, Oil, Wood Panel, Resin

"St. Theresa 3" White and Blue Butterflies on Scored Gold Background Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts two delicate butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful golden landscape. Slonem ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel

Hunt Slonem, "Loyola Ascension, 30x25 Gold Textured Butterfly Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Renowned artist Hunt Slonem's "Loyola Ascension" is a 30x25 metallic silver scored oil painting on wood board of contemporary abstract butterflies in white and gold. Signed to verso....
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Board

Hunt Slonem "Untitled" Metallic Butterflies
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Untitled" Metallic Butterflies A pair of butterflies on a gold and silver background in a vintage frame Unframed: 6 x 4 inches Framed: 8 x 6 inches *Painting is framed ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Hunt Slonem "Aqua Man" Light Blue Bunny
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Aqua Man" Light Blue Bunny A single rabbit gestured in black on a blue background in a vintage frame Unframed: 8 x 6 inches Framed: 11 x 9 inches *Painting is framed - ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Hunt Slonem "Comfort Zone" Purple Bunny
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Comfort Zone" Purple Bunny A single rabbit gestured in black on a lavender background in a vintage frame Unframed: 8 x 6 inches Framed: 10.5 x 8.5 inches *Painting is f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Panel

"Metal" Black Bunny Gold & Silver w Red Accents Background Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on a silver and gold background with red accents with ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Hunt Slonem "Lawn Nap" Light Green Bunny
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Lawn Nap" Light Green Bunny A single rabbit gestured in black on a light green background in a vintage frame Unframed: 8 x 6 inches Framed: 10.5 x 8.5 inches *Painting ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Panel

"Twilight Ascension Blue" White Butterflies & Golden Background Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts delicate butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful golden landscape. Slonem trac...
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Neo-expressionist animal paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Neo-Expressionist animal 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 animal 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, orange, purple, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Hunt Slonem, and Reginald K. Gee. Frequently made by artists working with Canvas, and Fabric and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Neo-Expressionist animal paintings, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are also available. Prices for animal 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 $39 and tops out at $155,000, while the average work sells for $7,812.

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