Expressionist Still-life 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
Still-Life Blue Tones Oil on Canvas by Edward Sotello
Located in Pasadena, CA
With this oil painting realized by the Californian artist Edward Sotello, we can clearly see on the right a glass, a vase, and some flowers placed on a table. On the left, a possible...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Evening in purple." Original Oil Painting by Liliya Volskaya
Located in Zofingen, AG
The paintings are drawn with oil on the hardboard (back side made of the double cardboard).
Evening in purple.
This dream scene uses hues of purple, pink, blue, and blue. A gorgeous...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Lacquer, Oil
Summer Bouquet – Vibrant Floral Impressionist Painting on Canvas
Located in Zofingen, AG
“Summer Bouquet” – Vibrant Floral Impressionist Painting on Canvas
Bring the beauty of summer into your home with this stunning hand-painted floral artwork titled “Summer Bouquet.” ...
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2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Basket in Red. Oil on panel. Expressionist Still-life with abstract background
Located in Segovia, ES
Basket in Red (Canasto en rojo). Aracely Alarcón oil on panel. Expressionist Still-life on abstract background.
Dimension art : 38 x 46 x 03 cm.
Dimen...
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Early 2000s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Still Life with Onions Oil Painting
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Early substantial, expressionist abstract still life by Lee Lippman (American 1926-2020). Bursting with color and movement titled "Still life with onions" ...
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20th Century Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Original English Yorkshire Dales Expressionist Oil Painting FLOWERS MOONLIGHT
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Jacquie Denby (1939-) British
TITLE: "Flowers Under Moonlight" (Yorkshire Dales)
SIGNED: gallery labelled verso
MEDIUM: oil on board
SIZE: 79cm x 69cm inc frame
CONDITION: ...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Patterned Soul, " Acrylic on Canvas, 2022
By Bruno Surdo
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based fine art painter Bruno A. Surdo is classically trained in drawing and oil painting in the tradition of Renaissance masters. With strong command of the human form, Surdo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Cherry Blossom Season, Still-Life Oil Painting, 2021
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
I planted a cherry tree to remind me of the one I had outside my window as a child.
It was a Japanese Keanza and very beautiful.
About the artist:
Lynne's work ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Mystic Bond, " Acrylic on Canvas
By Bruno Surdo
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based fine art painter Bruno A. Surdo is classically trained in drawing and oil painting in the tradition of Renaissance masters. With strong command of the human form, Surdo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Mixed Media
Strawberries
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I attempted to capture the vivid textures and luminous vibrancy of strawberries. Using a blend of expressionism and impressionism, I focused on the interplay of...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Heavenly Irises
Located in Zofingen, AG
FLOWERS (Large Format Thick Paper) Art - Work on Paper
In this artwork, I've infused vibrant expressions, using acrylic and oil pastel, capturing the ethereal beauty of irises as the...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Satin Paper
Water lilies 6.
Located in Zofingen, AG
Water lilies 6. Bright, expressive composition: white, pink flowers on an abstract background, created with a brush and spatula. The picture is filled with positive, solar energy. Pa...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Flowers 11
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this floral scene, I merged the raw expressiveness of acrylic with the nuanced subtlety of oil to breathe life into each stroke. My approach mixes expressionism's passion...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
"Village Alley II" By Sandra Pratt (2023), Original Cityscape Oil Painting
By Sandra Pratt
Located in Denver, CO
"Village Alley II" is a beautiful original oil painting, created on linen panel by American artist Sandra Pratt, which depicts a small Spanish village walkway.
Born 1978,
Sandra Pra...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Morning Sky" By Sandra Pratt (2024), Original Midwestern Landscape Oil Painting
By Sandra Pratt
Located in Denver, CO
"Morning Sky" is a beautiful original oil painting, created on linen panel by American artist Sandra Pratt. Depicting snow-capped mountains covered in blue ice looming over the villa...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Blue Mountains" By Sandra Pratt, Original Mountain Landscape Oil Painting
By Sandra Pratt
Located in Denver, CO
"Blue Mountains" is a beautiful original oil painting, created on linen panel by American artist Sandra Pratt. Depicting snow-capped mountains covered in blue ice looming over the vi...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Panel
Red on Red
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I drew inspiration from a surge of emotions and aimed to channel the vividness of life's passions. Utilizing acrylics, oil pastels, and colored pencils, I ble...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Satin Paper, Oil Pastel
Flowers of Happiness
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vibrant fusion of expressionism, impressionism, and pop art, I've layered oil pastels and colored pencils to capture the essence of joy. My strokes are deliberate, alive with...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Satin Paper
Strawberries 30X21
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've endeavored to capture the lush vibrancy of strawberries using bold, expressive strokes that echo the chiaroscuro techniques of realism yet blend the vivid, atm...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
MY SUNFLOWERS
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this vibrant piece, I imbued each stroke with the warmth and energy of the sun. The rich textures formed by oil pastel and colored pencil blur the lines between pop art's...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Satin Paper
The Breakfast Room
Located in Greenwich, CT
A great early date for this artist where he was coming out of the origins of expressionist and fauve works of art. A unique composition depicting a woman setting out a table laden w...
Category
1960s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Blue Tulips
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vibrant piece, I passionately layer acrylics, oil pastels, and colored pencils to capture the dynamic essence of nature's rebirth through tulips. My brush strokes breathe lif...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Satin Paper, Oil Pastel
Sunny Oranges, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Reimagining a simple still life with oranges, this composition replaces traditional perspective with a more abstract structure. Grids and flat surfaces allow si...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
ZINNIAS, IN GREEN GLASS JAR, 10.3.16
Located in New York, NY
Colored Pencil on Museum Board
Signed and Dated; Impressed with artist's stamp lower right
Archivally framed with black float mount and bleached maple surround.
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Board, Color Pencil
White tulips on a pink background. Morning, spring
Located in Zofingen, AG
White tulips on a pink background. Morning, spring. The painting is in a modern interior, the baguette is perfectly matched. Gentle morning lighting. Gorgeous beautiful white flowers...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Lacquer, Oil
Golden bouquet
Located in Zofingen, AG
Imbued with the warmth of a sun-kissed day, my brushstrokes danced across the canvas to capture the essence of vibrancy and life. It's a symphony of fiery golds and ambers—a passiona...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
IRISES 2
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I've woven a tapestry of emotions using acrylic and oil, bridging realism with vibrant expressionism and impressionism's soft touch. Capturing the serene yet lively...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
Irises Still Life
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured the delicate interplay of light and color through a tender arrangement of irises. My artistic expression melds impressionism with realism, allowin...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still-life with bouquet of roses
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've intertwined the raw passion of expressionism with the delicate touch of impressionism and the grounded nature of realism. Through the strokes of my oil paints, I'...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bouquet of mimosa
Located in Zofingen, AG
"In this exuberant expression of life, I've captured the vibrant essence of spring. My brushstrokes dance across the canvas, conveying the delicate yet robust nature of the blooms. T...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Flowers in a Vase Still Life Floral Expressionist French School in Frame
By Eller (Lucien Roudier)
Located in Pistoia, IT
Bright and sophisticated, this "Flower Vase with Anemones"
signed work by French painter expressionist Lucien Roudier known as Eller (1894-1940).
Fine Arts export certificate avail...
Category
1920s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Gentle roses 50X40 oil painting.
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I sought to capture the elegance and tranquility of nature's beauty with a touch of vintage allure. The brushstrokes convey both the softness and the vibrancy o...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Still Life on a Table', Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Pompidou Center, Nice
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower left "Vigny" for Sylvain Vigny (French, 1903-1970) and painted, circa 1935, on artists board prepared by Maison Franco, 19 Rue Pastorelli, Nice.
Born in Vienna, Sylvain...
Category
1920s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Roses in a blue vase 50X70 oil painting.
Located in Zofingen, AG
As the creator of this piece, I immersed myself in the beauty of nature's transience, capturing the ephemeral grace of roses in a dance with light and shadow. Through my oil paints, I embraced impressionistic touches that convey the delicate interplay of petals with the serene blue of the vase, evoking a moment of...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bouquet of Irises
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I delved into emotions of tranquility and rejuvenation, using oil to blend the serene blues and soft yellows. My brushstrokes, rooted in expressionism and imp...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Still Life with Apples" Fruit Modern Mid Century Oil Painting on Board Painting
Located in New York, NY
A strong modernist oil painting depicted in the mid Century by Russian painter Michael Baxte. Mostly known for his abstracted figures on canvas or street scenes, this piece is a wonderful representation of his bold still life paintings, with expressive use of color, shape, and form. Later in his career, Baxte explores Expressionism, infusing both European and North American stylistic trends. This piece is from later in his career, but we can feel this underlying style throughout.
Art measures 15 x 11 inches
Frame measures 22 x 19 inches
Michael Posner Baxte was born in 1890 in the small town of Staroselje Belarus, Russia. For the first half of the 19th century, it was a center of the Chabad movement of Hasidic Jews, but this group was gone by the middle of the 19th century. By the time the Baxte family immigrated to the United States at the beginning of the 20th century, the Jewish population numbered only on the hundreds. The native language of the Baxte family was Yiddish. It is likely that the death of Michael Baxte’s father triggered the family’s immigration. Three older brothers arrived in New York between 1903 and 1905. Michael and his mother, Rebecca, arrived in 1907. By 1910 Michael, his mother, and brother, Joseph, were living in New Orleans and may have spent some time on a Louisiana plantation. Around 1912, Michael Baxte returned to Europe to study the violin. In 1914 he, his mother, and Joseph moved to New York City.
Meanwhile, in Algeria, a talented young woman painter, Violette Mege...
Category
1960s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Cherries
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this oil painting, I wanted to convey the lush vibrancy and intimate simplicity of nature through the lens of expressionism mixed with realism. I chose cherries as the su...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
"Evening city over the sea bay. The triptych. An atmospheric seascape in blue."
Located in Zofingen, AG
Evening city over the sea bay. The triptych. An atmospheric seascape in blue.
The central painting has a size of 40x40cm.
The left part of the triptych has a size of 30x40cm.
The r...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Lacquer, Oil, Acrylic
Impromptu with a green apple
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I embraced the vibrancy of life juxtaposed with moments of serene contemplation. The lush, textured strokes capture the ephemeral beauty of the flowers, which...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rose in hand 50X70 oil
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I sought to capture the fragile beauty of a moment. Through the soft, nuanced shades and the tender way the petals rest in the hand, I intended to evoke a sense...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bouquet with roses
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured the essence of beauty and vitality with each stroke, embracing the vintage charm of impressionism and the emotional intensity of expressionism. Th...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Watermelon
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my creation, I've channeled the vibrant essence of summer into each stroke, capturing the juicy allure of watermelon slices against an evocative backdrop. With oil I've intertwine...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The landscape.Red mountains in the style of Paul Gauguin" original painting by L
Located in Zofingen, AG
The landscape.Red mountains in the style of Paul Gauguin" original painting by Lilia Volskaya.Size:55x75 cm. Cotton canvas, mineral pigments, natural environmental paints. Painting i...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still Life with Flowers
By Henri Hayden
Located in London, GB
HENRI HAYDEN 1883-1970
Warsaw 1883-1970 Paris (Polish/French)
Title: Still Life with Flowers
Technique: Original Signed Oil Painting on Canvas
size: 3...
Category
1960s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Metal Hues" (2024) By Jill Soukup, Original Oil Painting
By Jill Soukup
Located in Denver, CO
Jill Soukup's "Metal Hues" (2024) is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a colorful expressionist close up of a train stopped on the tracks.
About the artist:
Jill Souk...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Easter mood
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I poured my soul into capturing the tenderness of spring. The delicate blossoms, bathed in soft light, symbolize renewal and hope. I chose a harmonious symphony...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lilac still-life
Located in Zofingen, AG
"I've woven tranquility and vibrancy into this oil painting, where delicate lilacs bloom with an impressionistic touch. It captures a moment of serene beauty, with soft textures and ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still-life with lilac
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've poured my soul into capturing the delicate interplay of light and shadow, the vibrant texture of the lilacs. Each brushstroke carries my intense admiration for na...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Expressionist School of Paris Oil Painting Still Life with Pear and Flowers
Located in Surfside, FL
Michel de Gallard (1921-2007) was a French painter. He is considered a member of the School of Paris and La Ruche and is associated with French artists Andre Minaux, Bernard Buffet ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
In Kingdom of gerbera
Located in Zofingen, AG
In my creation, I've poured my passion into every brushstroke, capturing the essence of gerbera blooms that stand tall, symbolizing resilience and beauty. Rendered in oils, these flo...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Potted Flowers
Located in London, GB
'Potted Flowers', oil on canvas, by Charles Kvapil (1933). Potted red geraniums symbolise happiness, good health, good wishes, and friendship. They are ...
Category
1930s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Peony impromptu
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured the transient beauty of blossoms, conveying a blend of vitality and tenderness. My brushstrokes reflect the impressionism's play with light and ex...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Gentle roses
Located in Zofingen, AG
Crafted with emotive brushstrokes, this oil painting is a fusion of expressionism and impressionism, where realism meets fine art. I poured my soul into capturing not just the delica...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pansies
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've poured my passion into every stroke, capturing the delicate dance of light across the petals. My technique melds fine art with hints of impressionism and a...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bouquet of fluttering butterfly
Located in Zofingen, AG
Bouquet of fluttering butterfly
These Oxalis houseplants flutter their wings like butterflies.
A flower has grown in my house.
In this painting, I sought to capture the ephemeral be...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mint tea
Located in Zofingen, AG
Mint tea. A sprig of mint, evening tea, peace and solitude.
This painting was inspired by the flickering evening lights of the city.
Which dissolved in the serene bliss of the sea an...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
In Kingdom of roses
Located in Zofingen, AG
With each brushstroke, I sought to capture the vivacity and resilience of nature's beauty. This piece is a symphony of emotion, where the vibrancy of the roses against the tranquil b...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rosy peonies on a mint background. Faith, hope, love" is an original interior te
Located in Zofingen, AG
Rosy peonies on a mint background. Faith, hope, love" is an original interior textured painting with 3 D effect. The painting is made with acrylic paints, porcelain pigments,. The ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Lacquer, Oil
Expressionist still-life paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Expressionist 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, orange, pink, purple and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Iryna Kastsova, Bernard Harmon, Robert Hofherr, and Chico Montilla. 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 Expressionist still-life paintings, so small editions measuring 1.97 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 $204 and tops out at $52,000, while the average work sells for $1,862.