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
Echoes of Bloom, II, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Earthy tones contrast with soft pinks and greens, hinting at a floral presence. This abstract painting conveys dynamic movement and emotional depth, balancing s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Echoes of Bloom, III, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
An abstract botanical piece emerges from expressive strokes of earthy and soft colors. The composition merges spontaneity with precision, evoking a sense of mot...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary impressionist floral acrylic painting paper "Among the sunflowers"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Among the Sunflowers" is a striking contemporary floral painting by French artist Natalya Mougenot, whose work is deeply inspired by the expressive legacy of Van Gogh. Like the Dutc...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Abstract expressive floral acrylic painting on canvas "Memories in roses"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
Contemporary abstract expressionist floral painting "Memories in Roses" by French artist Natalya Mougenot is a vibrant addition to her Floral series. In this piece, Natalya depicts a...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Contemporary abstract floral acrylic painting on canvas "Blooming in sunshine"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Blooming in Sunshine" is a striking, expressive contemporary painting by French artist Natalya Mougenot, and it forms part of her Floral series. In this series, Natalya masterfully ...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Antique American Modernist Large Abstract Expressionist Signed Framed Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American modernist abstract expressionist oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 40H by 30L.
Category
1960s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"My bouquet of summer flowers" ( small acrylic floral painting on paper)
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This enthralling artwork "My bouquet of summer flowers" is a testament to the expressive potential of impressionistic techniques.
Rendered with bold, dynamic brushstrokes, the pain...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Time For Slow Day - Colorful Textural Floral Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With a contemporary perspective on still-life painting and inspired by paintings created by old masters, German artist Katharina Husslein paints in a representational manner to captu...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Floral Still Life with Shell
By Edgar Levy
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Edgar Levy (1912-1975). Floral Still Life with Shell, ca. 1955. Oil on canvas measuring 28 x 36 inches. Unframed. Signed with artist monogram lower left.
Edgar Levy is remembered ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Earth I. Painting Signed
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
This is the first part of a triptych. Inspired again by recycling, old frames, golf balls, and paper. The idea behind is to show the vulnerability of our "Mother Earth". Will be signed.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Plastic, Wood, Paper
Vase of Flowers (Still Life)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Louise Delorme (b. 1928). Vase of Flowers, 1969. 26 x 36 inches; 27 x 37 inches framed. Signed lower left. Titled and dated on verso. Excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bouquet Chroniciles No. II
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
The painting measures 12 x 9 inches (without matboard) and comes with a white matboard measuring approximately 14 x 10 inches. The artist has signed the work on the lower right corne...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Wildflower song - Painting Flowers Color Abundance Enchant Mother Earth
By Karnish Art
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title: Wildflower song for you
Painting Flowers Color Abundance Enchanted Meadow Artwork Modern Art Mother Earth
A joyful gift for Mother's day - or to celebrate Mother Earth and o...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"Branches in Bloom" French Vase with Colorful Flowers Oil Painting on Linen
Located in New York, NY
An impressionistic depiction of a Saint-Cloud factory porcelain vase ca. 1695–1710 with a burst of flowers exploding with color and bold marks. Alfaro bridges the Baroque cultural mo...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
The jacket oil and collage on board abstract painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Miquel Torner de Semir (1938) - The jacket - Oil and collage on board
Signed and dated lower right
Measures work 103x78 cm.
Frameless.
Miquel Torner de Semir (1938)
Catalan painter attracted by the Middle Ages and Italian Renaissance art. His influences and tastes also include the Romanesque and the Gothic.
He trained artistically at the School of Fine Arts in Sant Jordi and at the San Fernando School in Madrid.
Miquel Torner was a disciple of the muralist and engraver Ricard Marlet, with him he learned the discipline of drawing and got to know movements such as Catalan Modernism and Nuevocentisme.
His first individual exhibition was in 1968 in Terrassa, later he exhibited in other Spanish cities, in Paris and in Europe. The painter Miquel Torner became one of the best known representatives of Mediterranean painting...
Category
1990s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Avenues of Pink, Abstract Geometric Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painting description: This is a new example of a form I have been working with for many years. It is expressive and contains and reflects life in our constantly changing world.
Robe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Interior with Clay Pot and Flowers by Ellen Rolli, Contemporary Still Life
By Ellen Rolli
Located in Atlanta, GA
Interior with Clay Pot and Flowers by Ellen Rolli is a beautifully expressive 12 x 12-inch acrylic painting that blends rich textures with a refined color palette. This piece capture...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Sydney Licht "Still Life with Plant" Oil on Linen
By Sydney Licht
Located in New York, NY
Remnants of our consumer culture keep finding their way into my work. Our visual lives are cluttered with packages, clothing and furnishings that come at us in a swirl of color and p...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary impressionist expressive oil painting "Apricots in a bowl"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
In this vibrant oil painting, apricots rest in a simple bowl, seemingly untouched by time. The painting draws on the aesthetics of two of the most influential artists in the history ...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
Bathed In Sunshine, Oil Painting
By Lisa Nielsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Lisa Nielsen displays impressionist roses gleaming from the warmth of the sun. Plump blossoms spring from effervesce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Garden Flowers Variegated - Cool Tone Floral Still Life on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maria C Bernhardsson's original artworks are influenced by the architecture and geometry of houses. Born in Sweden, Bernhardsson travels the world photographing and sketching houses ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Antique American School Modernist Abstract Cubist Still Life Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American modernist abstract still life oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas board. Signed. Image size, 24H by 16L.
Category
1960s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Harmony/2, Colored Abstract, Books, Oil on canvas, Expressionism, Geometric
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
"Harmony" by Sophie Dumont is an abstract and geometric exploration of color, texture, and composition. Framed in a simple light wood frame, the painting presents a juxtaposition of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Primary Colors on Gray Terrazzo, Squared Painting on Watercolor Paper, Minimal
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series of hand painted acrylic paintings by Natalia Roman are inspired by the colors and textures of Italian terrazzo tiling. The patterns created combine a variety of vivid col...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Rag Paper
My Bouquet in Pink - Floral Soft Focal Enthusiasm Quiet Flowers Mother Earth
By Karnish Art
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Tile: My Bouquet in Pink
Little gem, focal point, bouquet, flowers, energy, enthusiasm, quiet space
A joyful gift for Mother's day - or to celebrate Mother Earth and our soft, yet ...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Floral acrylic painting paper "Bouquet of white gerbera daisies in a blue vase"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary vivid expressive floral painting "Bouquet of white gerbera daisies in a blue vase" is an exuberant celebration of florals, capturing the essence of vivacity and fre...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Archives, Colors Books in Library, Abstract, Expressionism, Oil on canvas, Green
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont is a French artist whose work has been exhibited internationally.
His book series started in 2016 and is still going strong.
"The Archives" by Sophie Dumont is an artw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary colorful floral acrylic painting on paper "Roses in summer garden"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
The abstract expressive painting "Roses in Summer Garden" by French artist Natalya Mougenot is part of her "Floral" series.
This theme serves as a playground for her intuitive appro...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Grey books, Abstract, Expressionism, Oil on canvas, Library serie, French art
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Painting of a library with gray, blue and black books worked in oil and knife.
Les Livres Gris by Sophie Dumont is a captivating oil on canvas t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Wild Summer Flowers in Champagne, Blooming Prairie, Illustration Style Poppies
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Wild Summer Flowers in Champagne" is an abstract expressionist painting by Romina Milano where a landscape of black gestures unfolds across colorful brushstrokes infused with raw em...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor
"Grandmother's Rules" (2024) By Melanie Yazzie, Original Mixed-Media Collage
Located in Denver, CO
"Grandmother's Rules" By Melanie Yazzie is a colorful abstract mixed-media collage that measures 24 x 24 inches and is unframed but ready to hang.
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Board
Antique American Modernist Surreal Beach Scene Still Life Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American modernist sunset beach scene oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 24H by 20L.
Category
1980s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vessel and Bouquet on Pink Table by Ellen Rolli, Contemporary Still Life, Canvas
By Ellen Rolli
Located in Atlanta, GA
Brighten your space with Vessel and Bouquet on Pink Table, a charming 12 x 12-inch acrylic painting by the talented Ellen Rolli. This captivating piece blends bold color and expressi...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Still life with sunflowers. Oil on cardboard, 38x38 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001)
Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad School of Art, Saratov Art School, graduated from the Depar...
Category
1980s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
"Mystery flowers in the vase"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
The series of flowers shows a classical motif with a subtle attention to the subtle movement and rhythm of the flora, with the help of paint, abstract vision and expressive handwriti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Life's a Bowl of Cherries, Paper, Painting Kerry Louise Bennett naive art
Located in Deddington, GB
Colourful and witty portrait with lively patterns and still life elements. Painted in acrylic on paper and framed in a gorgeous chunky black wooden frame. A small painting with a big...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper
Pause artistique : Abstract Studio, Still life, Contemporary Cubism, French
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
"Pause Artistique" is a compelling work by Sophie Dumont that captures the essence of tranquility and creativity in a contemporary setting. The composition features a harmonious arra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Blooming pink almond branch "( pink flowers in a vase oil painting on canvas)
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This floral artwork makes my of my new small collection called 🪻"Primavera"🪻 dedicated to a springtime.
For me spring means rebirth, life, energy, new possibilities. Springtime ma...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Scale Mid 20th Century Acrylic Painting by Vanguard Studios by Van Gaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large Scale Mid 20th Century Acrylic Painting by Vanguard Studios Signed Van Gaard
Classic 1950s to 1960s acrylic painting of a guitar against a colorful ab...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Acrylic
Multicolor Geometric Cubist Gouache and Watercolor Painting by André Morin
Located in Atlanta, GA
This outstanding post-cubist and multicolor geometric composition, gouache, and watercolor painting was designed by French artist André Morin (20th Century).
Geometric art is the use...
Category
1950s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
Untitled, Alfonso Hüppi - Original mixed media on canvas, abstraction - 1962
Located in New York, NY
Alfonso Hüppi
Untitled, 1962
Mixed media on canvas (paint, wood)
18 1/2 × 20 1/2 in 47 × 52 cm (without frame)
Frame included
Category
1960s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Earth II. Painting Signed
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Part of a triptych, inspired by recycling, golf ball, plastic lovely silver wooden frame. Will be signed. I like especially the transparent background of the picture which is giving ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Dreaming of Palm Trees - Vibrant Textural Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With a contemporary perspective on landscape painting and inspired by paintings created by old masters, German artist Katharina Husslein paints in a representational manner to captur...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spring Blooms 3, Contemporary Still Life Painting, Abstract Floral Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Spring Blooms 3 is an original abstract floral painting by Magdalena Morey capturing a sense of the freshness of Spring. This original mixed media floral artwork by Magdalena Morey u...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique American Modernist Framed Fauvist Fruit Kitchen Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted American modernist abstract still life oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas. Image size, 14H by 18L.
Category
1960s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Electric Blues at the Chateau - Original Hollywood Hotel Still Life Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kathleen Keifer's original artworks represent one of the most significant expressions of New California Realism. Keifer brings a fresh perspective to her colorful scenes of everyday ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Interior with A Trio of Vessels by Ellen Rolli, Contemporary Still Life, Canvas
By Ellen Rolli
Located in Atlanta, GA
Add a touch of refined elegance to your space with Interior with A Trio of Vessels, a beautifully textured acrylic painting by renowned artist Ellen Rolli. This 12 x 16-inch canvas c...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
"Colorful profusion of flowers"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
I have worked on a new series of small oil paintings. This is the one of them. This series is dedicated to the scenes of a summer period.
This painting is called "Colorful profusion...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Library 3, Books, Abstract, Expressionism, Geometric, Modern, textured
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont, as an artist, excels in mastering the material and layering on the canvas, a technique that allows her to create works rich in texture and depth. When she chooses the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Just a lemon"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
Dear art lover,
I have worked on a new series of small oil paintings dedicated to a summer period.
This artwork called "Just a lemon" is done with oil ...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
Original Set-British-awarded Artist-feat. Scottish Tartan vs Camellia-the Weaver
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...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Gold
Abstract still life. Oil on cardboard, 85x74 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001)
Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad School of Art, Saratov Art School, graduated from the Depar...
Category
1980s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
A Bunch of Joy - Floral Gem Joy Nature Colorful Investment Energy Mother Earth
By Karnish Art
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title: A Bunch of Joy
Floral Gem Joy Flowers Nature Colorful Investment Energy Mother Earth
A joyful gift for Mother's day - or to celebrate Mother Earth and our soft, yet untamed ...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Pinky, Oil Painting
By Judy Mackey
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A warm impressionist still life of pink peonies against a pink backdrop. "Soft, happy colors are what I envisioned," says artist Judy Mackey. "I created the u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pages, Triptych, Abstract, Library, books, Expressionism, Textured, Contemporary
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
SIZE FRAME: 127 x 141 cm (50 x 55.51 in)
Choose the color of the frame: wood or black
Each piece measures 120 x 40 cm (approximately 47.2 x 15.7 in).
Sophie Dumont, an internationa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Guardians of Knowledge, Abstract library, oil, Expressionism, Contemporary art
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Framed dimensions: 47 x 157 cm (18.5 x 61.8 in) choose between black or wood frame
In Les Gardiens du Savoir, Sophie Dumont transcends the simple depiction of books to offer a visua...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Still life with pumpkin", oil painting, collectible fine art, still life
Located in Oslo, NO
Expressive still-life oil painting (unframed, 35.5x45x3.5cm) with an impressionist approach, featuring a composition of muted earth tones and subtle contrasts. The artwork depicts a ...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Circuito #20. Abstract painting on Canvas
By Alec Franco
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"The work explores the interconnection between organic nature and circuits, reflecting the relationships between human beings. On the canvas, organic shapes are displayed that evoke ...
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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.