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Abstract Photography

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
Urban Curves and Forms, Abstract Photogram Cyanotype in Blue Tones and White
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted unique cyanotype that takes its inspiration from the mid-century modern shapes. It's made by layering paper cutouts and different exposures using uv-...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Emulsion, Watercolor, Monotype, Paper

#225, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. JJoachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism t...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Pigment

#172, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. JJoachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism t...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Pigment

I Got Your Back 01 and Healing 01. Abstract color photographs, Diptych.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist's computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's w...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Oris - abstract black and white butterfly photography, limited edition of 20
Located in London, GB
From June and Oris collection - Oris As he steps inside, the air thickens, pressing in like an unseen weight. The room hums with movement, bodies shifting, voices murmuring, the c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Giclée

"Conversation" - Charcoal and watercolor abstract expression, Limited editon 15
Located in London, GB
"Conversation" intertwines the raw, emotive qualities of charcoal with the fluidity of watercolor. The juxtaposition of the two mediums and dimentions creates a dynamic interplay of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Charcoal, Watercolor, Giclée, Film

Infinity Pool Water Reflections, Blue & White Pattern, Handmade Cyanotype Print
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted limited edition cyanotype. "Infinity Pool" is a sophisticated image that captures the water reflections shimmering over ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Emulsion, Watercolor, Photographic Paper, C Print, Lithograph, Monotype

Original Print of Layered Looping Lines, White and Blue Monotype, Organic Shapes
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted unique cyanotype that takes its inspiration from the mid-century modern shapes. It's made by layering paper cutouts and different exposures using uv-...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Photogram, Monotype, Color, C Print, Photographic Pap...

Wooden Pegs, Lakeside, Long Exposure, Waterscape, Limited Edition Landscape
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art long exposure waterscape - landscape photography. Archival pigment ink print as part of a limited edition of 7. All Gerald Berghammer prints are made to orde...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital Pigment

Undo - Double Exposure Black and White Photography, Edition 5 of 10
Located in London, GB
'Undo' explores the duality of human emotion through the art of double exposure. Captured using 35mm film, this black and white analogue photograph intertwines two distinct moments i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Giclée

Twenty cherry Trees, black and white panorama photography, limited edition
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art panorama landscape photography. Archival pigment ink print, limited edition of 9. Cherry Tree avenue at the edge of the cornfield, Weinviertel, Austria. All ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Ink

After Gerhard Richter-Hand-painted Photocollage on Giclée-British Awarded Artist
Located in London, GB
This unique photocollage painting by Shizico Yi features her hand-painted details layered over her original photographs. The work ( included 20 final selection of photos) is part of...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Gesso, Mixed Media, Giclée

Aspen Study II - large scale photograph of Indian summer autumnal color palette
Located in San Francisco, CA
Aspen Study II by Frank Schott a series of images capturing the yellow golden Indian summer foliage palette of aspen trees in California's Sierra Nevada ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Giclée

Antelope Canyon, rock formation, black and white fine art landscape photography
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art landscape photography. Archival pigment ink print as part of a limited edition of 9. All Gerald Berghammer prints are made to order in limited editions on Ha...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Digital Pigment, Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Nineteen Trees, Austria, panorama, art black and white photography, landscape
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art panorama landscape photography. Archival pigment ink print, edition of 9. Signed, titled, dated and numbered by artist. Certificate of authenticity included....
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital Pigment

Bent Tree in the Fog, Monochrome Photograph, Landscape Print, Limited Edition
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art landscape photography. Curved tree in fairy forest in mystical fog, Fanal, Portugal. Archival pigment ink print, edition of 8. Signed, titled, dated and numb...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Digital Pigment

Look Up 03 and Manifest 03. Abstract color photographs, Diptych.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's wo...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Sardinia - Photograph by Amanda Ludovisi - 2018
Located in Roma, IT
Sardinia is a photograph taken by Amanda Ludovisi in 2018. It represents a tranquil wave by the shore in Sardinia, which delicate colors. This is a gi...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Acrylic

Hot Air Balloon, Championship, monochrome landscape, limited edition, print
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art landscape photography. Archival pigment ink print as part of a limited edition of 9. All Gerald Berghammer prints are made to order in limited editions on Ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Digital Pigment, Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Hemisphere I - large format photograph of abstract liquid cloudscape in water
Located in San Francisco, CA
mesmerizing color compositions of liquid cloudscape painting in water, hypnotizing abstract liquidscapes from Christian Stoll‘s body of works titled 'Hemisphere' Hemisphere I by Christian Stoll 58 x 58 inches (147 x 147cm) signed edition of 7 48 x 48 inches (122 x 122cm) signed edition of 7 40 x 40 inches (102 x 102cm) signed edition of 25 archival fine art pigment print signed + numbered by artist on certificate label „frameless“ glass face mounting available on request _________________________ Christian Stoll has experimented with the photography medium since 1991. His predominant interest is the still-life on a monumental scale. As his subject matter, Stoll shoots static objects, forms...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée

Abstract Photograph Post USSR Russian Avant Garde Solarized Photo Non Conformist
By Valentin Samarine
Located in Surfside, FL
Valentin Samarine started doing abstract painting in the 60s, and abstract photography in the 70s. He moved fairly easily from one to the other. It is in a perfectly logical sense: ...
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20th Century Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

Eclipsed in Time - black and white abstract portrait, limited edition of 20
Located in London, GB
"Eclipsed in Time" suggests a moment of transition, obscurity, or transformation—much like an eclipse where something is temporarily veiled yet still present. The title reflects the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Giclée

Miami Downtown, Black and White Architectural Landscape Photography
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The 'Miami Skin Series' it’s not a traditional collection of photos about the architecture of Miami and Miami Beach. It’s rather a quick journey between its own skin from the Art Dec...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Veil of Time - black and white abstract portrait, limited edition of 20
Located in London, GB
A figure emerges, partially obscured by a delicate veil, as if suspended between presence and disappearance. Veil of Time explores themes of impermanence, transformation, and the pas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Giclée

June - abstract black and white butterfly photography, limited edition of 20
Located in London, GB
From June and Oris collection - June As she steps inside, day gives way to night. The air is thick with warmth, heavy with the scent of simmering broth. Hands move in quiet rhythm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Giclée

The Block 01 and The Mask 02. Abstract color photographs Diptych.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's wo...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

The Block 02 and The Mask 03. Abstract color photographs. Diptych.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's wo...
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2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Futurist Geometric Shapes, Triangles and Circles, White and Blue Transparencies
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is an exclusive handprinted unique cyanotype that takes its inspiration from the mid-century modern shapes. It's made by layering paper cutouts and different exposures using uv-...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Emulsion, Printer's Ink, Watercolor, Photographic Pap...

Shadow
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
abstract photography, signed by the author, limited 3.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Color

Look Up 01 and Manifest 02. Abstract color photographs, Diptych.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist's computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's ...
Category

2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

#217, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. JJoachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism t...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Pigment

Set of 2 Photographs. Cyanotype photograph of the ocean waves
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 2 Photographs, 2022 by Paola Davila 1. 27° 44' 30.192" N 114° 14' 36.340" W-10. 2. 28° 14' 22.942''N, 114° 6' 4.129'' W-9. From the Mareas series. Cyanotype on 300 gr cotton p...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Cotton, Archival Pigment

Dark Hedges, mystical forest, black and white photography, limited edition
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Black and white fine art landscape photography. Dark Hedges, majestic avenue of beech trees in Northern Ireland. Archival pigment ink print, edition of 7. ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Digital Pigment

Contemporary sensual, erotic photograph of nude man & woman from historic image
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
"Pipe Tee" by artist Paul Cava is a one-of-a-kind (unique) archival pigment print of a nude man and woman from a historical glass plate on a historic mechani...
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Early 2000s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment, Ink

Boat 3 - Signed limited edition abstract pigment print, Large seaside blue photo
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Boat 3 - Large scale photograph by Michael Banks Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo RAG Baryta 315 gsm ) Limited Editions of 5 , signed + numbered by...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, Pigment, Archival Pi...

Paddle Boarders. Areal Landscape ocean limited edition color photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Peters has gone on to capture and document man’s wider imprint on nature. Whether it’s the graphic symmetry of urban architecture or the abstract choreography of the forms and hues o...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Color, Archival Pigment, Rag Paper

Eugene 4- Floral landscape white dominant contemporary abstract color photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

Esplanade, Promenade, France, black and white gelatin silver photography, framed
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Gerald Berghammer - Limited Edition 1/9. Silver Gelatin Prints, Selenium Toned, Printed 2018. Signed, numbered, dated by Artis. Handmade wood frame, dark-brown, natural white archiva...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Digital Pigment

'Gaia Diptych #117' by Jaume Llorens - Contemporary Black and White Photography
Located in Brighton, GB
Gaia Diptych #117 by Jaume Llorens 24cm x 18cm Black-and-White print on Premio Kozo 180gsm White Paper by Awagami Factory Edition of 10 + 2 Artist's Proofs Crane Kalman Brighton ga...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Black and White, Digital

Yellow Ball, East Hampton
Located in East Hampton, NY
Yellow Ball, East Hampton, NY, Archival Pigment Print, $ Ed. 2/5, 2016 Printed to Order *Photography: U Wash Truck, Death Valley and Mulford Lane, Amagansett 2012 have been feature...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

'Gaia Diptych #078' by Jaume Llorens - Contemporary Photography, Still Life
Located in Brighton, GB
Gaia Diptych #078 by Jaume Llorens 18cm x 24cm Black-and-White print on Premio Kozo 180gsm White Paper by Awagami Factory Edition of 10 + 2 Artist's Proofs Crane Kalman Brighton ga...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Black and White, Digital

Look Up 02 and Manifest 01, Diptych. Abstract color photographs
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist's computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's w...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Ramunės - abstract analogue black and white floral photography, 3 of 5
Located in London, GB
'Ramunės' London, United Kingdom 2022 Limited edition 3 of 5. Photograph printed on heavyweight Hahnehmule German Etching fine art paper. Signed bottom right corner on extra 4 cm ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Film, Photographic Film, Giclée

Forest Embers, Giclée Print Diptych Landscape, Warm Tons Abstract Autumn Leaves
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cyd Fontaine (Lausanne, 1992) is a contemporary artist renowned for her captivating use of dreamy atmospheric gradients, which has helped her carve a distinctive niche in the world o...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, C Print, Giclée, Archival Pigment

Large format vintage multiple exposure male nude, signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
16 x 20" vintage silver gelatin photograph, multiple exposure male nude. Titled, numbered, dated, and signed by Jack Mitchell on the recto. Comes directly from the Jack Mitchell Arch...
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1990s Abstract Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Caribbean Sandy Shore Triptych, Blue Tones Seascape, Sunny Waves Cyanotype Print
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series of cyanotype triptychs showcases the beauty of nature scenes, including stunning beaches and oceans, as well as the intricate textures of water, forests, and skies. These triptychs are large pieces that feature lush blues, making them an impressive addition to any beautifully designed space. Each triptych is printed by hand and carefully crafted to capture the unique essence of these natural environments, with a focus on the interplay of light and shadows, and the subtle nuances of tone and texture. The beach and ocean scenes depict the dynamic beauty of waves crashing against the shore, with the cyanotype process lending a dreamy, ethereal quality to the images. Similarly, the forest and wood scenes offer a glimpse into the hidden depths of nature, with the cyanotype process lending a sense of mystery and wonder to the images, while the lush blues of cyanotypes imitate the sky and clouds perfectly. These triptychs are perfect for anyone who loves to surround themselves with the beauty of nature, and they make an excellent centerpiece for any beautifully designed space. Details: + Title: Pleasant Waters in Tulum Beach...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Lithograph, Monotype, Paper

Rosa East Park Giles Revell - Abstract Photography, Color, Flower Photography
Located in Brighton, GB
Rosa East Park Giles Revell is a dynamic, abstract archival pigment print. Available in this size of 50cm x 50cm in an edition of 25. Larger prints are available, please contact the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment

Bright star 1 - Signed limited edition abstract art print, Contemporary Square
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Bright star 1 - Photograph by Michael Banks Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo RAG Baryta 315 gsm ) Limited Editions of 5 , signed + numbered by artis...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Paper, Color, Digital, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigme...

Anna Golovanova - "Composition No. 5" - Digital Art Photography
Located in Winterswijk, NL
"Composition No. 5", photography by the artist Anna Golovanova. Abstract digital compositions. Composition with Silver and Red. Country of Origin: Russia. Signed: Signed, numbered ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper, Digital

I Got Your Back 02 and Healing 02. Abstract color photographs, Diptych.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artist's computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's w...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

August Evening Photography Fine Art Print Limited Edition
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Limited edition of 10, fine art print, signed by the author.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Color

Undercurrents - black and white sky photography, from limited edition of 20
Located in London, GB
A restless sky, churning with unseen forces, moves in endless cycles of tension and release. Light and shadow collide, creating a scattered harmonic field where small birds glide wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Giclée

Changing Moods 8- Floral landscape pink dominant contemporary abstract photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
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2010s Abstract Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Papercut No.3 - black and white abstract photogoraphy, limited editon of 20.
Located in London, GB
Papercute No.3 explores the sculptural qualities of light and shadow through delicately folded paper. The composition evokes a sense of movement, with fluid, organic curves resemblin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Giclée

Seascape XIII - large scale abstract photograph of monochrome seascape
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mesmerizing large scale photograph from the artist's Seascape series, a body of works capturing the tactile surfaces and monochromatic nature of oceanic water and cloudscapes Seasca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, Giclée, Archival Pi...

Gaze Into The Lake 02 and Hearing Gaia 02, Diptych. Abstract color photographs
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The artists computer-generated paintings merge craftsmanship and technology, creating an eclectic and unique style. Through her art, she aims to illuminate the world. Tcherassi's wo...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

'Lily in Charcoal' abstract expressionism photography edition 2 of 10
Located in London, GB
'Lily in Charcoal' 2023 From raw energy to sublime. 'Lily in Charcoal' is an expression piece combining an abstract charcoal drawing with a live lily emerging from a gash. The charc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Photography

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Paper, Photographic Film, Charcoal, Archival Ink, Archival Paper

Enroute - Large Mountain Skiing Black & White Art Photography
Located in Zürich, CH
Hailing from the picturesque city of Zaragoza, nestled near the Pyrenees, Carlos Blanchard's journey into the realm of photography was influenced by the rich tapestry of his upbringi...
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2010s Abstract Photography

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Black and White

Abstract photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract photography 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 photography 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, red, orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Mitchell Funk, Paul Snell, Michael Banks, and Seb Janiak. Frequently made by artists working with Paper, and Pigment Print 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 photography, so small editions measuring 0.5 inches across are also available. Prices for photography 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 $50 and tops out at $36,000, while the average work sells for $3,359.

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