Expressionist Interior Paintings
EXPRESSIONIST STYLE
While “expressionist” is used to describe any art that avoids naturalism and instead employs a bold use of flattened forms and intense brushwork, Expressionist art formally describes early-20th-century work from Europe that drew on Symbolism and confronted issues such as urbanization and capitalism. Expressionist artists experimented in paintings and prints with skewed perspectives, abstraction and unconventional, bright colors to portray how isolating and anxious the world felt rather than how it appeared.
Between 1905 and 1920, Austrian and German artists, in particular, were inspired by Postimpressionists such as Paul Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh in their efforts to strive for a new authenticity in their work. In its geometric patterns and decorative details, Expressionist art was also marked by eclectic sources like German and Russian folk art as well as tribal art from Africa and Oceania, which the movement’s practitioners witnessed at museums and world’s fairs.
Groups of artists came together to share and promote the themes now associated with Expressionism, such as Die Brücke (The Bridge) in Dresden, which included Erich Heckel, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and Karl Schmidt-Rottluff and investigated alienation and the dissolution of society in vivid color. In Munich, Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider), a group led by Wassily Kandinsky and Franz Marc, instilled Expressionism with a search for spiritual truths. In his iconic painting The Scream, prolific Norwegian painter Edvard Munch conveyed emotional turmoil through his depiction of environmental elements, such as the threatening sky.
Expressionism shifted around the outbreak of World War I, with artists using more elements of the grotesque in reaction to the escalation of unrest and violence. Printmaking was especially popular, as it allowed artists to widely disseminate works that grappled with social and political issues amid this time of upheaval. Although the art movement ended with the rise of Nazi Germany, where Expressionist creators were labeled “degenerate,” the radical ideas of these artists would influence Neo-Expressionism that emerged in the late 1970s with painters like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Francesco Clemente.
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Style: Expressionist
"They Call Me Red" (2024) by Leigh Ann Van Fossan, Original Acrylic/Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Leigh Ann Van Fossan's "They Call Me Red" is an original acrylic and oil painting featuring a clear vase with red flowers.
Van Fossan was born in Vail, Colorado, and began oil pain...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Oil
Autumn mood
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I’ve captured the ephemeral beauty of autumn, where the vibrant colors of the leaves contrast with the serene blue of the lake. Using oil, I blended expressionist v...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Flower charm
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've explored the delicate interplay of color and light, capturing the ethereal beauty of blooms. My strokes convey passion and emotion, creating a dance betwee...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Flowers Abstract
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this piece, I've poured my zeal for nature's beauty into every stroke. The oil medium allowed me to layer textures, creating a tapestry of emotions. This painting evokes ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Serenity in Chaos - 21st Century, Contemporary Figurative, Colourful, Silhouette
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
About Artist
Ori...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Water lily inspiration
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this painting, I was inspired by the tranquil beauty of water lilies. I aimed to capture their serene essence and the dynamic interplay of light on water. This piece blen...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Along the golden alley
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I aimed to capture the serene beauty of autumn, where the whisper of falling leaves and the soft, golden light create a peaceful retreat from the world. The lone figur...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée
Summer. Flower field 15 Blooming Horizon – Hand-Painted Abstract Floral Acrylic
Located in Zofingen, AG
Summer. Flower field 15, Blooming Horizon – Hand-Painted Abstract Floral Acrylic Painting (80x80 cm)
Description:
Bring the essence of springtime and renewal into your home with Blo...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Pomegranate
Located in Zofingen, AG
Imbued with the vigor of expressionism and the gentleness of impressionism, this piece marries the tangible with the emotional. It's a tribute to nature's intricate design and a medi...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée
Still-life with lilac
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I sought to capture the delicate dance of light and shadow, the gentle caress of the blossoms, and the tranquility that comes from nature's beauty. As I chose my palet...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée
Sea. Sailboat.
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I sought to capture the serene dance between sky and sea, interspersed with the graceful ballet of a sailboat. Infused with the essence of expressionism and the delica...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée
Evening lavender scent
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my creation, I infused the canvas with the serenity of a twilight embrace. The lavender field breathes a tranquil symphony, inviting viewers to inhale the painted essence of natur...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Scarlet Sails
Located in Zofingen, AG
As an artist, I poured my spirit into this artwork, invoking the raw feelings of freedom and adventure with each stroke. The vivid hues emanate a sense of hope and endless possibilit...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée
Rookie -21st Century, Contemporary Figurative, Colourful, Silhouette, Men, Chess
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Rookie" explores the evolving nature of identity, growth, and self-awareness. The layered silhouettes symbolize the different stages of development past, present, and the yet-to-be-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Beautiful park
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I poured my soul into capturing the serene yet vibrant essence of a park that whispers tales of tranquility and renewal. I employed expressive brushstrokes to...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée
Face and Phases - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, African Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Overgrown pond
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my creation, I've endeavored to capture the serene beauty of nature's embrace, where a hidden pond, overgrown with life, reflects a sky softly blurred by the morning mist. I've in...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée
Dandelions
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this artwork, I've aimed to capture the transient beauty of nature, an expression of life's fleeting moments. Employing gentle strokes and a harmonious palette, I convey the delic...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée
Gentle roses
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've captured the tender essence of blooms, imbuing the canvas with a sense of serenity and timeless beauty. Each stroke embodies the dance between light and shadow, c...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée
Roses in vase
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I sought to capture the ephemeral beauty of nature, using the giclée print medium to convey the delicate dance between light and shadow. My brushstrokes breathe life i...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée
Big wave 21X30
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I channel the raw, unbridled power of the ocean. Using thick, impulsive strokes of oil paint, I capture the tumultuous movement and vibrant colors of a towering wav...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Sunflower
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've captured the vibrant essence of nature's optimism. The sunflower exudes warmth and energy, its golden petals reaching towards the light. The expressive brush stro...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée
Evening lights of Prague. The Charles Bridge.
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've sought to capture the ethereal glow of twilight embracing the iconic architecture. The playful dance of light and shadow melds realism with a hint of impressionis...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée
MUSIC ROOM with HARP - original oil large painting 100x70cm /40x27.5in FRAMED
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"Music Room with Harp"
Oil on canvas
Large original, one-of-a-kind, painting 100x70cm / 40x27.5in
Shipped stretched and framed.
Part of Interior series.
Artist Statement
"I started ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Just sea
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the ever-changing essence of the sea. I utilized a blend of impressionism and expressionism to evoke the sea's dynamic moods ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Polish French Jewish Artist Oil Painting Girl with Doll, School of Paris Judaica
Located in Surfside, FL
Framed 27 X 24 inches
Sight 18 X 15 inches
Walter Spitzer (Polish/French, 1927 - ) born in Cieszyn, Poland. A Polish Jewish Holocaust survivor, he made his first drawings in a conc...
Category
1960s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blue pond
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this artwork, I sought to capture the serene beauty of nature using the delicate dance of light and shadow upon water. This expressionistic approach emphasizes the tranqu...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Night Village, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
At night, a village comes alive with a moody color palette and a delightfully whimsical arrangement of houses. The composition emphasizes intriguing color and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Red carp
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured the dynamic essence of a red carp as it swims effortlessly through the vibrant waters. Employing techniques from expressionism and impressionism, ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Positively 14th Street, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
An ordinary street scene transforms with childlike and stylized elements. The repetitive shapes, especially the triangles, provide uniformity to the composition...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Morning garden with rhododendrons
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've merged the vivid, emotive strokes of expressionism with the subtle, light play of impressionism, all grounded in realism's tangible forms. Using oil paints, I ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mountain herbs 60X60
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've captured the raw majesty of nature, juxtaposing the enduring calm of the snow-capped peak with the vibrant wild flora in the foreground. Every stroke is charged w...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Early spring
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting is inspired by early spring, early April. When it is still cool, but the grass is already green and the trees are slowly overgrown with buds and the first green leaves,...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Expressionist Oil on Canvas, Apartment Interior and Cityscape. Oil.
Located in Cotignac, FR
A mid century Expressionist oil on canvas of a man, child and cat in an interior with a cityscape beyond. The work is not signed but there are various notations to the top rear stret...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Peony expression
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've melded expressionism with delicate realism to capture the vibrancy and transient beauty of peonies. The brushstrokes passionately convey the textures of th...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Feelings 1 -21st Century, Contemporary Figurative, Colourful, Silhouette, Africa
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Feelings" is a visual exploration of complex human emotions, relationships, and resilience. The layered figures, abstracted and partially overlapping, reflect the intertwined ident...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Lily on a pond
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I harnessed the vibrant spirit of Impressionism mixed with the depth of Realism to bring forth the serene, yet lively essence of a blooming water lily. The brus...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Italian village
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this artwork, I've poured my soul into capturing the essence of a rustic Italian landscape, where the vibrant poppy fields dance under the sun's warm embrace. The path meanders, i...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard, Giclée
Flowers on the window
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I poured my soul into capturing the transient beauty of blossoms basking in sunlight by a window. Each stroke embodies the dance between shadow and light, the d...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Mountain herbs
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vibrant oil painting, I sought to capture the untamed essence of mountain herbs against the stark, majestic backdrop of towering peaks. Employing a blend of impressionism and...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary abstract interior expressive acrylic painting on paper
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary expressive interior abstract artwork "The rhythm of life" by French artist Natalya Mougenot commands attention with its bold use of color and dynamic brushstrokes.
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Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Duet
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I sought to capture the quiet beauty of simplicity. The smooth, muted background contrasts with the textured, loosely brushed white rose and vibrantly depicted lemo...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The workshop (1946) by Jacques Berger - Oil on wood 53x71 cm
By Jacques Berger
Located in Geneva, CH
Oil on wood,
Sold with frame
Total size with frame is 71,5x90,5 cm
Jacques Berger is a Swiss artist born in 1902 and died in 1977
Category
1940s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pronoun of Identities - 21st Century, Contemporary Figurative, Silhouette, Women
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
About Artist
Ori...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
French Expressionist School of Paris Oil Painting Women with Umbrellas Rainy Day
Located in Surfside, FL
Michel De Gallard, France (1921-2007).
Oil on canvas signed lower left, Silver gilt and dark wood frame.
Provenance: Label on verso Galerie de la Presidence, Paris,
Titled: 'Femme...
Category
20th Century Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Whale Painting Ocean Underwater Original Oil Painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Oil Painting of Whale - Impasto Palette Knife Artwork on Canvas
Dive into the mesmerizing beauty of the ocean with this stunning oil painting of a whale, created using the impasto t...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Player - 21st Century, Contemporary Figurative, Colourful, Silhouette, Men
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
About Artist
Ori...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Late Night at the Studio", contemporary, interior, factory, blue, oil painting
Located in Natick, MA
“Late Night at The Studio” by Catherine Picard-Gibbs is an Expressionist interior factory scene in a palette of teal-blue and yellow. This evocative 18 x 24 inch oil on panel painting focuses on light pouring out from the haunting depths of an empty hallway. This textural artwork is framed in a silver crackle floater frame with a black interior, making the framed size 19 x 25 x 1.5 inches.
Catherine Picard-Gibbs paints with bold brush strokes, using vibrant colors to show emotion and movement in landscapes and urban scenes. Her inspiration comes from the nuance and drama of her everyday world. Her evocative works have been featured throughout Massachusetts, in New York, and in the Midwest. Picard-Gibbs is represented by Fountain Street Gallery...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Mid-Century French Expressionist Oil, 'Anniversary Flowers and Champagne'.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Mid Century Expressionist oil on canvas tablescape of flowers and Champagne.
This wonderfully energetic painting straddles the line between impressionism and expressionism. The form...
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Storm
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I wanted to capture the tumultuous beauty of the sea under a turbulent sky. The vibrant oil colors allow me to explore the depth and texture of the waves cresting bene...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Monet's Water Lily Pond
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've sought to capture the essence of tranquility and the ephemeral nature of light dancing on water. Through bold, impressionistic strokes and a soothing palette o...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
On the crest of a wave
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this painting, I sought to capture the dynamic and ever-changing spirit of the sea. Using oils, I blended the techniques of impressionism and realism to give life to the ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Collage, interior design graphics
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this artwork, I explored the juxtaposition of the vintage and modern, the real and the imagined. Using collage materials juxtaposed with delicate pencil and bold ink, I s...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Cardboard, Handmade Paper, Felt Pen, Color Pencil, Paper, M...
In the beautiful park
Located in Zofingen, AG
With every stroke of my brush, I sought to capture the serenity and vibrant contrasts of nature. This piece blends expressionism and impressionism, infusing fiery reds and calm blues...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
7 roses
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've embraced a blend of expressionism and impressionism to evoke the transience of beauty. Each stroke conveys a raw emotion, crafting a dance of light and sha...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bouquet of lilacs
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil on canvas, I've poured my soul into capturing the delicate dance of lilacs, their colors bursting with life. Each stroke represents an emotion, a breath of passion. I mel...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Peonies 24X18
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this work, I revel in the poetic grace of peonies, rendered passionately in oils. The vivid brushstrokes and enriched hues capture a fleeting moment of floral splendor, intertwini...
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Pieretto Bianco (Italian painter) - Early 20th century figure painting - Satyr
Located in Varmo, IT
Pietro Bianco Bortoluzzi, known as Pieretto Bianco (Trieste 1875 - Bologna 1937) - Satyr and Nymph.
50.5 x 50.5 cm without frame, 57.5 x 57.5 cm with frame.
Oil on cardboard, in a ...
Category
Early 20th Century Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Expressionist interior paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Expressionist interior 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 interior paintings created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of purple, blue, orange, pink and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Iryna Kastsova, Bernard Harmon, Robert Hofherr, and Karen Lastre. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Acrylic 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 Expressionist interior paintings, so small editions measuring 7.88 inches across are also available.